Hey guys i just had to share the good news. I am so happy. I got a letter from the most prestigious collage in my island. They accepted me! Soon I'll be started collage and I am so excited. A little nervous too but I'm just glade I made it. I was hoping this school would accept me, its one of the best and the cheapest, that why its so hard to get into. Wish me luck guys XD
Naraku was almost skipping around the house. His father was alive, the Stypra kingdom was still not loss. The chance of him returning home was even greater now. He had the dogs under his thumb, their love and trust were his. Truly things were looking up.
The fist frost of winter was apond them. Snow flacks gently fell from the grey sky covering the grass. Naraku had to bring all the animals into the barn so they wouldn't freeze.
Suddenly Sesshumaru wanted to head to the town. He wanted to collect some more winter supplies and he decided it be nice to have dinner in town. They stay in an inn and leave in the morning.
Each of them packed two pairs of clothes. Naraku wore his best outfit for dinner. He hoped they ate at a nice fancy place, it had been so long since he been to one.
The journey was calm and peaceful. The snow slowly accumulate. Naraku was worried they have trouble returning home but if the snow continued to fall at this rate it wouldn't be five inches deep by tomorrow.
Inuyasha started to shake, they hadn't had time to buy winter clothes and they were all wearing short sleeve shirts. Inuyasha pushed into the general for warmth. He was happy when Sesshoumaru wrapped his arm around him.
Stubbornly and prideful Naraku kept his distance, he preferred to be cold than to willingly snuggled.
When reaching the town it felt like all the Inu's were camouflaged in the pure snowflakes. Their pale complexion and silver hair blended perfectly in the snow.
Naraku stood out like a black stone on a white floor. It made it easier for the towns people to stare at him. Really it was like they never seen a Spytairan before. The first few times it was fun and even funny, now the looks were just annoying.
Parking the carriage they headed to the same store they kept getting over priced clothes from. Naraku claimed they were being ripped off nut he was ignored. Apparently the dog didn't mind giving the old bag a few extra coins, no matter how many dirty glares she gave Naraku.
Well at least the clothes were nice. There were dozens of elegant and stylish winter wear garments. The Inu's might have horrible summer and spring styles but they truly dominated winter. Naraku couldn't decided what he wanted. The easiest choice was the black snow boots that reached half way up his knee. He also picked some long thick black snow pants. They keep him warm. He saw a white snow jacket with blue snow flakes on it, with fur around the collar. It was beautiful, but he also liked a dark purple one, it was a little bigger than the other one. It would provide extra warmth but it be heavier and a little harder to move in. It was hard to decided which one.
"Can I get them both?"
Sesshoumaru looked at the jackets than at him. He hummed to himself and grabbed his chin thinking.
"I don't know, seems a little pricey. If I keep spending like this we will blow through the kings money in no time and than I really will have to go back to war."
"Pleassseee, I want them so badddddddd."
The cat herd a chuckle from behind him. He turned around to see that younger looking Sesshoumaru look alike standing behind him.
"You should get the purple one. It would look nice on you." He smiled at him. It was creepy and weird, Naraku backed away when the man tried to cross his personal space.
"Ummmm, thanks."
"It will keep you warmer than the other one. You cats are so sensitive to the cold."
When Sesshoumaru saw him the general walked up to put a hand on Naraku's shoulder.
"Who's your friend Namiko?"
"My name is Zane Hitichi. It's nice to meet you General."
They shook hands. Sesshoumaru griped his hand firmly. The younger man returned it with equal strength.
"Nice grip."
"Thank you my Lord. I was just telling Namiko that the purple one would look great on him. You really should prepare your cat for the winter. His ears and tail will get frost bite if they are not properly protected."
Sesshoumaru hadn't even considered that. He would probably need to go to a tailor to get Inuyasha and Naraku some ear covers and the cat would need something for his tail too.
"Thank you for the advice. I will make sure he is properly protected from the cold"
"It would be ashamed if his ears got frost bite and had to be cut." He tried to touch them but Naraku ducked his head.
"Touch them and you die" The cat growled. The hairs on his tail stood out.
Seeming to take offence the man decided to leave.
"You didn't have to be so rude."
"To Spytra people our ears and tails are really personal body parts for us. We just don't go grabbing each others ears like you would grab a hand or arm."
Sesshoumaru grabbed his head and brought him close. He kissed the dedicate black cat ear.
"Why do you let me touch them than?"
"You would still touch them without my permission." Naraku put the purple jacket down. "I just take the white jacket. He ruined the purple one for me."
Out of all the beautiful clothes they had for sale Inuyasha managed to pick the ugliest ones. Naraku threw the horrible vomit green jacket and bright orange pants back on the shelf. Instead he picked out a nice red big button jacket with a hood and some white pants with a rose flower and thorn design.
"Much better."
Sesshoumaru himself had picked out a silver coat with blue snow pants.
The old lady at the added the amount. She growled when Naraku told her she miss counted and add an extra coin.
"Buying more clothes for your pets? You spoil them my Lord."
Naraku glared at her.
"Only one is a pet. The other hanyou is my finance."
The cats glare transferred to Sesshoumaru. It pissed him off more when it didn't effect him.
The next stop was to a tailor shop. A young girl, probably in her early twenties greeted them. The general asked if she could make measurements for Naraku and Inuyasha's ear plus something to keep the cat's tail warm. She agreed but the special order would cost more.
The biggest problem was when she tried to take the measurements, Inuyasha had no problem and stayed still the whole time while she measured his ears. Naraku on the other hand growled when ever she grazed the skin of his ears. The worst part was the tail. He kept wiggling and squirming. He really didn't like people touching his tail. At least her hands were gentle.
"OK they should be ready by tomorrow. Keep in mind that I have never done this kind of think before but I am the only tailor in town so you wont get any one better."
She was a little sassy but that made Naraku like her more.
"Alright that should be fine, black for Naraku and white for Inuyasha to match their ears.
"Yes My lord, you can pick them up tomorrow."
Wearing their new jackets they walked around down looking for a nice place to eat. The prince was so happy in his new clothes. He admired himself in every mirror they passed.
"So what do you guys feel like eating for dinner. Italian, barbecue, Chinese, sushi?"
"Sushi." Naraku cheered.
"Barbecue." Inuyasha said. He received a glare from the cat for daring to disagree with him.
"I vote barbecue as well. Sorry Namiko."
The shrugged his shoulders. "As long as it taste good."
A inu bumped into Inuyasha. She was a tall skinny women, she was taller than Sesshoumaru by a good five inches.
"Oh I'm sorry." she said. She straighten her glasses.
"Oh its fine. Excuse Miss, do you know where there is a good barbecue restaurant?"
"We if you go down the block, past the pet shop and next to the blacksmith their is a great barbecue restaurant."
"Thanks."
Naraku walked behind them shivering, he should have bought a jacket with a hoody like Inuyasha. His ears where freezing, not to mention how cold his tail was. Because he was wearing skinny jeans, there was no room to put his tail in his pants. Relief washed over him when they entered the building, the fire cooking a roasting pig filled the room with a heavenly heat and delicious smell.
Sesshoumaru asked the man at the booth for a table. He just looked up and down them.
"You can come in Sir but we do not allow pets in the building. They will have to wait outside while you eat, this is a respectable establishment."
Naraku was so offence he could hardly control himself. His claws extended wanting to draw blood. His gaze fell on Inuyasha. The hanyou's face was red and he raised his hood to hide his ears. In the princes eyes he was spineless for hiding his Spytra parts.
"I would like to talk to your manager, NOW!" Sesshoumaru voice was dark and threatening.
The man almost crumbled from the intensity of the generals glare. Fearing his life he quickly retrieved his manager who was an older man wearing a grey and black suit.
"How can I help you Lord Sesshoumaru."
Naraku was surprised he knew the generals name.
"Your employ says he wont let my companions eat here."
"I am truly sorry Lord, he did not know who you were. Of course you and your... associates can eat here. Any war general is welcome with open arms in my restaurant. You risk your life fighting for our country, you can bring who ever you want here. I apologize for the inconvenience."
"Thank you very much Sir."
As they walked Naraku looked over his shoulder to see the owner scolding the employ. His mood brighten after that.
Inuyasha still hadn't taken off his hood so he did it for him.
"Never be ashamed of your Spytra blood, if anything be ashamed of your Inu half." He whispered to him.
The place was nice, not to fancy but nice. Sesshoumaru decided to sit at a booth near a giant painting of a blue and red field. The menu was already set for them. A waiter pored them all cups of water. She refused to make eye contact with them.
Naraku loved the oak wood walls and white tile floors. The old fashion lamps were a nice touch. Even the waitress uniform matched the place, but the animals heads and tacky musical instruments they had hanging from the walls were in bad taste.
"Oh my god. Sesshoumaru I want to leave now." Naraku almost screamed. He folded his ears and wrapped his tail around his waist. Terrified he clutched the generals arms. Fearful he looked around.
"What is wrong? Calm down Namiko."
Naraku pointed a shaking hand to wall on the opposite side of them.
Sesshoumaru's jaw tighten when he saw. Inuyasha gasped and covered his mouth. He pulled his hoody back up.
On the wall stuck to a brass plate were a pair of black cat ears and tail. They hung like a trophy. Under them there were words in graved into the plate. A cat who dared to enter this restaurant.
"Lets go." Sesshoumaru put his jacket back on. "I'm sorry you guys had to see that."
"Its so horrible. How could someone do that." Inuyasha grabbed onto Sesshoumaru. He cried into his chest.
Before Sesshoumaru could stop him Naraku walked straight to the wall and ripped the brass plate from it.
Every person in the restaurant was staring at him. Still holding the plate he walked right by the owner glaring at him. He looked him right in the eye. The man just smiled at him. He pushed the plate into cooking fire and watch at the ears and tails burned.
"That should give the food a better taste." He growled. His face was red with anger.
"Have a wonderful day." the owner said to him as he left.
Naraku gave him the finger before he left. Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha quickly fallowed after him.
"Namiko wait up" Sesshoumaru put a hand on his should. Big mistake, Naraku bit his finger drawing blood. Drops of red blood fell on the white snow.
Calming himself the taller man took a few deep breaths. He knew the cat was just upset and sensitive right now. He couldn't blame him.
Naraku started walking off into the crowds. Sesshoumaru did his best to keep up but he also had to worry about Inuyasha who was struggling to reach him. He watched the hanyou to make sure he crossed the busy street safly but when he turned back to Naraku he had disappeared into the crowed.
"Shit"
Inuyasha had cuaght up to him. He was crouched over breathing hard. The hanyou looked around.
"Where is Namiko?"
"I lost him."