A/N: Hey everyone.
Yep, it's me again...
Sorry I haven't been very active lately, I'm afraid that I've had some version of the flu ever since sunday, and I haven't really been able to do much of anything, much less write. I still have it as a matter of fact, but it's definitely toned down, so now I'm crawling out here to put up the next update just for you guys.
Anyway, I really don't want to talk all that much since I can't really remember when the last time was I made a coherent sentence, so...
Oh, but I would like to know if any of you guys know when Inuyasha will start playing again in Australia? I personally have no clue, and I can't even figure out when it's coming back on here, so...
Anyway, I guess it's time to answer the reviews now, neh?
-Inume-Blue - Lol, yeah I imagine time travelling would be fun if we could do it... unless we got stuck somewhere, that is. That would be kinda scary... Still, glad you liked the chapters, and Sango's little phase of disregard for the rest of the world.
-angelwings21 - Lol, you and me both. Unfortunately I have to log in, otherwise they won't let me post this chapter.
-sourapple10000 - Lol, yep. Sarcasm is the best! Oh, the final chapter of your story is up? Cool, I'll have to go and check it out then (and hopefully make it through without falling asleep-- this damn medicine is killing me! )
-Clouds of the Sky - Lol, I'm glad you liked them. Yeah, I agree, I would make them too. I actually have a few ideas for them, so I probably could make some, but I'm missing a few things: DVD's to get the clips from. The thingy that lets you take said clips, as well as put them in order and add music. A computer that could handle that shit. Other than that, I am ready to go! -- Lol, a manga about me huh? Oh, believe me, it would have to be uncommon! Lol, a loyal reviewer huh? Hm, I wonder who that would be... -- Lol, I thought people would like that line... that's why it's in there.
-Punk Rock Miko2 - Well, after spending so much time with someone like Miroku and being on the brunt of his endless advances, what can you expect?
-Black Betty - Lol I'd return the gesture, but I'd probably end up coughing all over you so...
-Moonglow Gal - Lol, thanks! It's good to know you think so.
-Ania24 - Nothing to complain about? Are you sure? Lol, not that I want you to complain, but...
-woflygirl13 - Yeah, poor Sess, his castle is all full of lovesick humans and he's become their caretaker. -- Eep! Naraku! Are you insane! Although, now I'm half-tempted to go and see if this video really is worth killing people over... I could probably survive through it you know, seeing as how I'm already unofficially insane... but I think it would be better for my health if I avoided it for now eyes chibi-Sesshomaru and Miroku warily He stabbed you? o.o Man, and he calls my Naraku evil! Yeesh! Although, I must say I'm actually not all that surprised that it was Shippo who saved you. It seems that, whatever happened to them in the room they were hiding in for so long way back when, they came out as the only two chibi's who are able to do anything competent that won't necessarily threaten any people's life's. Although, I really can't say I feel all that bad for Miroku-- it's his own fault, he shouldn't have gone and gotten drunk like that and then asked Sesshomaru of all people. I mean, even when you're drunk and think he's a girl... that's still just not a good idea. Woosh. Looks like he got his punishment in this video though, neh? That sounds... really freaky. Yep, now I definitely am glad I decided to not see it. The description of it was scary enough as it was... Jakotsu has a bar-resteraunt huh? ... Yeah, remind me not to go there, okay? Although, I have to say, Jaken doesn't sound all that much unnatural. Normally he does seem to gape an awful lot, and his mouth is open a lot too, so... but still, two times... shudders... Kirara can read and write? Huh. Go figure. Well, I never did think she got enough credit in the show anyway, so maybe now people will pay more attention. -- Kouga's fighting off chocolate alligators? Huh. I don't remember that in the movie... but then again, I also don't remember the chocolate factory being filled with a bunch of psychotic chibi's either, so... Although... if they're chocolate, couldn't he just eat them? -- Woah, Kanna really has it in for Naraku, huh? And Here in the series she seemed to be the only one who was actually... well, loyal is a bit of a stretch i suppose, but still... Why would Kikyo get rid of her soul collectors? They are so awesome! They're just about the only thing I like about her!... Well I guess this further proves my point of how stupid she is sometimes. -- Lol, still I'm glad you're all liking it, although I have to point out that it's actually probably the sane one's who wouldn't understand it... I swear, you have to have more than a little insanity in you to make it through one of my stories... Lol, and don't worry, that's a compliment. I think it is anyway, but I've been insane for years, so maybe that's just me...
-Kuroi - Lol, well thanks! I don't know about resolve, but it certainly did a beating on my hands, all the writing and typing... woosh! Still, I did screw up though... I am more than a little unhappy with my updates on Subjection, Subjugation, and I am planning on rewriting my two latest chapters... Other than that though, I'm pleased with the way most of it turned out.
-Sexy Kat - Yeah... well don't worry, since I got sick I've been getting lots of sleep. Against my will mind you, but still sleep, so... It's actually made me quite irritable lately. -- Lol, well I did ask about Inuyasha in the last chapter, but I did it again here because I didn't get any responses. Expect from one person who thought I lived in Australia, but that wasn't really helpful to your cause, so...
-Bluer Sky - Oh really? That's cool too! I don't know all that much about Virginia though... but then again, I suppose I don't really know all that much about Australia either. Lol. -- "If I had a million dollars"... lol, of course I've hear that song... hasn't everybody? I agree though, the particular style of that song isn't usually to my tastes, but it's just so much fun that you gotta like it. They're such a weird band sometimes. ... Only one cd? How the hell do you survive! Lol, sorry, no offence or anything, but I am a very big music lover, so that kind of concept is a little bit shocking to me... Even though I suppose my own cd collection is a bit lax, but... Well, thank god for things like WMP neh? --... The story?... o.O... O-oh right, the story ... well yeah, I guess the reviews are supposed to be about that aren't they... Lol, yep, Miroku and Sango's first kiss... And it seems everybody likes it so far, so that's a good sign. Lol, nope they aren't dead. I try hard to pay attention to all the details and the characters, but I'm afraid sometimes it can take me a little while to get back to them (as I'm sure you've noticed). But nope, they're not dead. I think I'll leave that for a little bit longer, neh?
-inuyasha-kagome-4eva-or-se...(Can't read the rest of it...) - Lol, another name change? Lol, how am I supposed to keep up with you? Well, I don't think there's any feelings being confessed in this chapter, but hopefully you still like it nonetheless.
-RamblingPhilosopher - Lol, well can't you just hear the mission impossible theme playing in the background? -- Lol, well maybe I'll have to read it when you finally decide to post it, neh? Lol, I don't know what my fav couples are though... I don't much like Inu/kags though... Don't know why... well, now I'm just lying to you. I know why. I don't like Kagome! But Sesshomaru Kagura might be okay... and yeah, I guess I like Miroku and Sango. Even if they keep jumping around each other like idiots... if it can be written in a way that works, then I have no real problem with it. Actually, I think I might know who my fav pairing is, but it will never happen, so I'm not even gonna bother Anyway, good luck with all your little conspiracies to read the stories. I don't know what a Tanakh is, so I really don't know what to comment about on that...
-Almandine-Azaleea - Lol, well I'm glad you liked it. I know I've probably been a bit lax on the Miroku Sango side of this story recently, but it really wasn't my fault. My muses didn't want to write about them, and when they don't want to write about something, they are not going to write about it. End of story. Lol, and as I'm sure I've said before, don't worry about not reviewing every chapter. I mean I prefer it if you do, but really it's not a necessity.
Is that it?
Yeah, I think that's it.
Oh, no wait, it isn't. I almost forgot to say, I probably will not be updating this site a whole lot for a little while. I still am trying to recuperate from my flu, and have only actually just started writing again. Now, generally that wouldn't be a problem, but the story I'm writing for isn't here. It's actually on a completely different site and my muses are adamantly refusing to write about anything else. Which is understandable, I suppose, considering I just reached one of the highest climaxes in that story, but... Anyway, not the point, the point is, updates are likely to remain slow for the next week or so... sorry, but that's just the way it has to be fore now...
A Dangerous Foe
Amaya sighed and cocked her head to the side, watching as Kaede moved around the rocky cliff, mumbling to herself as her one good eye assessed the barrier before them.
'Are you having fun over their, priestess?' She demanded, her tone dry.
Honestly!
They had been travelling for nearly a full week (though, if the damn woman hadn't needed to stop and rest so often they could have made it much sooner) and now that they had finally reached the outer circle of Kashikari's barriers, the priestess was taking more than her share of time just staring at it.
'Patience is a virtue, Amaya. You should know that by now.' The woman returned, and Amaya shot her a seething glare.
'Hag! How dare she lecture me.' She thought dryly, before throwing her glare up toward the sky.
It was a perfectly beautiful day, if the sea of light grey clouds were anything to go on, which, considering their location, they usually were.
They were so light and thin today, that it probably meant somewhere else there was a crystal clear blue sky.
How utterly wretched.
Amaya sighed again and then looked back at the silvery barrier.
Dammit!
If it had been anyone else's barrier, she was certain she could have broken it herself, but, as it were, Kashikari was no fool and had taken many things similar to that into account.
As such, not only could some of them only be broken by miko's, but some could not even be detected without their spiritual power.
And it irritated her to no end.
Gouka shook his mane, his hooves tapping slightly against the stone as he walked toward her, causing steam to rise from his body in the chill air.
'You are fairly eager to see this Kashikari person.' He said in her mind as she continued to glare straight ahead. 'What is it that has you so interested in him? What sort of a demon is he?'
Amaya cocked an eyebrow. 'Kashikari is not a demon. Not per se anyway. The race he comes from is very similar to demon's though... But far more ancient. He was born into the darkness when the earth first started to turn, and has lived and wandered here ever since. Long before any of the creatures we now refer to as demons came to be.'
Gouka stared at her a moment, his eyes flickering, before turning toward the barrier. 'Indeed. I had sensed some sort of strange and ancient magic about this place. He must be powerful indeed.'
Amaya smirked. 'More powerful than you could ever know.' She said. 'Which is why he would make a good ally...'
Gouka turned back toward her. 'You say "would" as though he is not already. Does that mean he will not join forces with you?'
Amaya snorted, earning a harsh glare from Kaede, who was sitting cross-legged and seeming to about to start a chant of some sort.
'Kashikari joins forces with no one. He exists. That is all. He does not trouble himself with the wars of humans and demons.'
Gouka stared at her, his ears flicking back slightly in confusion. 'I do not understand. Why then do we go to him? Are there not others who will help that we could better use our time to locate?'
Amaya raised an eyebrow. 'You don't think that it is worthy of our time to come speak with one of the most powerful beings in existance?' She asked, making the horse go silent. She turned and looked back at the barrier, her eyes far away.
'Let's just say that Kashikari is an old friend of mine. I simply wish to go into council with him one last time.'
Gouka looked off in the same direction she was, neither paying attention to the chanting of Kaede in the background. 'You say that as if you do not believe there is any hope of victory against Naraku.'
Amaya looked over at him, her dark eyes all but hidden in the shadows on her face. 'No. I say it as if I do not believe there is any hope I will see him again. Naraku has nothing to do with this.'
The stallion considered this a moment, before shaking his mane again and tilting his ears forward. 'But you do not believe that there is any hope of us winning.' He said. Not a question.
Amaya cocked her eyebrow again and locker her dark eyes with his own fiery ones. 'Do you?' She countered.
Gouka's ears tilted further foreward as he pondered this, then fell back against his head again. 'Maybe.' He said. 'But I would not raise my hopes. Naraku is a dangerous foe.'
Amaya tilted her head slightly in agreement. 'Hai, he is indeed.' She smirked, a small but dangerous smile that made her eyes glitter with something akin to malcontent as they again locked with the horses. 'But so am I.' She said. 'After all, I have already deceived him thrice in stealing prisoners from within his own dungeon, and I have some of the things he desires the most.'
'The hanyou?' Gouka asked. Amaya shook her head.
'No. Although he does desire him.' And hear she pulled a small, black shell from inside her kimono and, mumbling a spell under her breath that made it's seam glow gold, she cracked it open, revealing the faint purpilish glow from the jewel shards within. 'I have part of the jewel.'
Glossary
Amaya - Night Rain(OC)
Kaede - Maple
Kashikari - Wise Legend(OC)
Miko - Priestess
Gouka - Hell Fire(OC)
Hai - Yes
Hanyou - Half-Demon
SPECIAL THANKS TO: all the reviews of this and the last chapter! You guys have been really awesome and I'm sorry that I'm too tired to type out each of your individual names!
CMoC: ... Well, let's see... pick whatever song you're currently listening to, and we'll call that my CMoC for now, okay?