Chapter 7: In the Southern Lands/ Secrets with regrets
Sanyo POV
"See you again tomorrow my lovely beast" Lady Kurai Tsuki
She purpose tightly chain my ankle besides my futon inside my room that I should be "grateful" but I wasn't. Every night that deadly witch use my body for her own pleasure but couldn't go against her anymore. Not after she threatens to reveal my identity to the public...I fear the life of my people. If only I have my powers right now then maybe I could murder Haru. I don't understand why my younger brother turns against me. We're usually so close and care for each other. Suddenly he nearly poisoned to death and betray the love and trust I have for him.
My jaws began to clench tightly remembering the betrayal centuries ago, Haru murdering our father and began treating me a worthless street rat. Kurai gently blows a scentless but a reddish orange power into my face which made me cough violently. Every day we're given this special power in order to stay alive after severe beating and injuries. I hated that power because it always makes me cough like crazy as if it was something else. The witch pecked my lips before leaving my room before locking the door and placing the guards nearby the window. I couldn't even sit down properly without my ankle whining in pain because of the chain.
Struggling to break the chain until I heard the door unlocking I stop because of fear. When the door open I growl of hatred and disgrace. My younger brother smirk directly at me with his black eyes staring at me with amusement. That bastard! Once my powers return I will take the throne into my own hands and restore the Southern Lands. I wanted to claw him but the chain prevents me doing so. The short snow white hair matched perfectly his pitch ruthless black eyes. Taking my chin making me look at him before I spat at his face.
"Is that any way to treat your brother?" He said slyly
"You're no brother of my...traitor" I snarled
"What a shame...Akame was going to be your brother-in-law if I had married him."
I growl and launch toward him but fail by the chain attach to my ankle which may cut it deeply. I wanted to murder that monster who raped my friend. He has a lot of nerves to do that toward Akame! Even more for focusing him into the marriage which Akame refuse without a thought. I manage to let Angel escape the Southern Land making it look like he was kidnapped by another demon. Haru was furious and angry that he lost his "beloved" finance.
"Akame will never marry a monster like you"
"Don't be too sure brother...my little wolf shall return...Also, I heard that Kurai Tsuki decided to choose you for her husband since..."
"Since what!?" I snapped
"Kurai Tsuki just given birth to her daughter...also the father... "
"No..."
"Yes, and you'll be married to Lady Kurai Tsuki or every yokai gypsy dies once and for all!"
My eyes widen in shock but also in fear because of that demon has given birth to my child. Suddenly hearing a baby crying loudly across the hall. Haru laughs devilishly before the leaving the room in cold silent leaving me speechless and blackout for awhile.
Sesshomaru POV
Suddenly I felt dizzy my vision began getting a bit blurry soon becoming black. I fell harshly onto the on the ground. Hearing my son screaming and crying for me to wake up. Feeling his little hands shaking my arm. With tears falling onto my face as my vision was fading away.
"PAPA!...PAPA!...WAKE UP" Ryo began shouting with tears
I felt a metallic iron like taste against my tongue as I cough up what appear to be blood. Ryo eyes widen in shock as he tries keeping me awake. Continue crying while wiping the blood off my lips but I given him a sad smile. Gently patting his head while smiling at him.
"Gomenasai...Ryo" I whisper
Ryo shook his head harshly and grabbed a small bow from the garden. Wiping his own tears away before kissing my cheek.
"I'll be back, stay awake Papa"
My little boy rushes off to a nearby river with the little bow in his hands. Smiling sadly seeing my son acting like a grown up. My heart was crush knowing that I might never see him again once I return to the Southern Lands. Ryo and I grown a strong bond as father and son since the twins were born prematurely but grown up very strong and healthy.
With him being the younger twin was very mature for his age along with Ayumi my beloved daughter. Always laughing or dancing along with Kagura as the wind blow gently against them. Every day I fear about them having yokai gypsy magic. That means I would have to teach him in secret and forbid them using it in public. Especially visiting Inuyasha since that secret still lingers inside my heart after I promise Izayoi before she disappeared from the world.
Not death actually but more like returning back to heaven above watching us with a smile on her face. When I first met her after returning from the Southern Lands she was the one who healed the holes in my heart. Izayoi did everything to keep a smile on her face and the last thing she gave to me is a younger brother and sister. Her last wish before leaving was to separate Inuyasha and Layla since birth. I took Layla into my household and raise her as if she was my first daughter.
This secret I held for Izayoi was because Layla was yokai gypsy like me while Inuyasha was a normal hanyou. This made my heart clench every time I see Inuyasha and Layla have bonding moments. I hate for Layla to pretend to be our cousin for years now. Luckily the other gypsies came when Layla turn 140 and took her as a refuge in the North Eastern Lands.
Fifteen years has passed down I wonder she ever found her mate or probably not. She pretty strong for women her age and learn a bit illusions from my teaching. Layla never holds a grudge once she figures her and Inuyasha were twins sibling. She knew that Inuyasha and her life would be on the line if the Haru learn about her having yokai gypsy powers. Closing my eyes as the bad, good, ugly, silly, and the beautiful flash through my mind.
Soon my eyes were shut as a mysterious mythically forest appears right before my eyes. Looking around my surrounding as I recognize this aroma setting.
"...Sesshomaru?" called a voice
Sanyo POV
After blacking out my eyes open themselves as I recognize the forest right before me. I was trying to connect someone through my mind as we fallen into a deep sleep. All the yokai gypsies were able to this expect for young ones. Their full powers won't come in once they became the age of a young adult. Though that doesn't matter at the moments as I walked through the forest. I finally felt free from the chain that was clawing my ankle.
Walking around the forest would be useless since many other gypsies could be anywhere in here. Biting my lower lip harshly just the thought of the witch giving birth to my child. I have to save my daughter from that witch of a mother. I didn't want to marry her but if I don't all my people and everyone will be murder with no remorse. Tears were rolling down my face since what they'll think when their Prince Sanyo, the eldest son of the Southern Land suddenly return with no explanation. Also marrying one of Haru cruelest and wicked advisor of all.
Punching onto the tree harshly making my knuckle bleed but I didn't care. If only my powers would return then maybe I'll take back Father's land. I'll avenge Father death and everyone else and be the only one to kill Haru. Letting out a breath I didn't know I held in when I saw a bright light shine right before me. My mind began wandering if it another gypsy or someone important. All my guesses were wrong once my eyes widen in shock. I didn't want to believe it at first and thought it was a mistake but it wasn't. It was him, Sesshomaru.
"...Sesshomaru" I called
He turns around with my own eyes it actually him, my most trusted and best friend. Sesshomaru eyes widen in shock but also a concern as the scars and cuts all over my body.
"...Sanyo?" he asked
"It's me"
"You can mind link now...But how? Your powers...I thought Haru took them away"
"I thought so as but that not the case right now!"
"What do you mean?"
I bit my lips harshly bowing my head down in shame with my body trembling. My heart was beating rapidly but what another choice I have right now. Sesshomaru...I mean Silverlight looked at me with concern but have to warn him and future generation of yokai gypsies along also the one in the Southern Land. Taking a deep breath before I spoke without even knowing.
"Haru is planning is kill all our friends in the Southern Lands"
"Nani?! What for? Why?"
"During the time you escape from the Southern Lands, Lady Kurai Tsuki uses me as her new boy toy, which disgusts me but I bare it. Though tonight...she given birth to my daughter"
"Oh no...that means"
"I'll have to married Kurai Tsuki in order to protect my daughter and my people. If I don't then everyone will die because of me"