Where the Youkai Are


Finally, Sesshoumaru reached a rather discreet door. It was simple, nowhere near the elegance of the other doors in the Kurainazo Casino. However, the youkai sector of the casino was behind it. He pushed it open and entered an entirely different world. Demons of all shapes, sizes, and colors meandered around, jovially talking. A few fights that broke out within the crowd were met with enthusiastic jeering. One blue-skinned lizard demon flew right over Sesshoumaru's head as his opponent raised a victorious arm.

Sesshoumaru went right over to the bar and ordered his favorite brand of sake. The bar tender stiffened but managed to put on an amiable smile. "Greetings, my Lord," he said in a gruff voice. The bartender's red scales glittered beneath the lights. Sesshoumaru didn't even give him the slightest dip of his head.

"I've come simply because Inuyasha is giving me a hell of a headache," said the youkai, gulping down his drink.

The bartender snorted. "That hanyou? I'm surprised you haven't killed him already."

Sesshoumaru shook his head in dismay. "I made a promise to my old man."