Inu Yasha: Aristocrat and the Brat
By -- Ravyn Knyght
'He was here.' Sesshomaru stood on the spot where the two wind scars collided. He was about to leave in the direction of Inu Yasha's scent when Jaken came scurrying up to him. "Lord Sesshomaru!" the little imp gasped, trying to catch his breath. "Let's go." Sesshomaru ordered. "What! But it took us five days to get here!' the small creature cried as he collapsed to the ground. Looking at the exhausted imp and the sleeping child on Ah-un's back Sesshomaru gave in. "Very well. We'll stay here for the day." As he wondered who possessed a weapon with the same power of the sword he longed for.
As the mid day sun beat down on them, an over heated Jaken cursed Rin to the heavens. "Why do I rely on that foolish child? I'll die of thirst!" he muttered as he headed towards the village Rin earlier set out for. Upon entering the village he found Rin playing with some of the other children. "Where have you been all this time!" he squawked, glaring at the child. "I don't like your tone master Jaken!" Rin said, sticking out her tongue at him then ran off with the other children. "Rude child! If it weren't for Lord Sesshomaru I'd have thrashed you good!" he threatened underneath his breath then set out to find a well.
Within a short while he found a well and was helping himself when he was snatched from behind by a soldier. "Prepare to die you vile creature!" the man exclaimed as he raised his sword to run the imp through. Jaken's shrill cries quickly caught the ears of Kodachi as she headed off to investigate. She arrived in time to grab the man's arm, halting the blade. The tip of the sword poked Jaken drawing a tiny drop of blood that caused the tiny demon to feint. "I'll deal with this one." She ordered as she cradled the unconscious imp in her arms, gazing at him fondly.
A short while later Jaken found himself being shook awake by Rin. He woke in a panic thinking he had died, "You are silly, master Jaken!" Rin giggled. "Why are you tied like that?" she then asked drawing his attention to the rope around his neck. "How dare they treat me like a common animal!" he raged, flailing his arm about. "I can't untie it with you fussing like that!" Rin scolded, instantly settling the creature down. "Well hurry up!" he squawked, "It's no good. The knots won't come undone!" Rin sighed in defeat then ran off. "You rotten child!" Jaken shrieked as he tried to free himself only to receive a shock from the rope. 'Someone must have put a spell on this rope.' Jaken reasoned. "Must I live out my days as some cruel human's pet?" Jaken sniffed. "Oh you're awake. You must be hungry." Kodachi commented, placing a heaping plate of food in front of him. "Then again…" Jaken shrugged as he dove into the food.
'Am I to have no peace today?' Sesshomaru angrily sighed as Rin ran towards him yelling. "What is it?" he asked as the child flopped down on the ground next to him. "Oh Lord Sesshomaru! It's terrible! Someone has captured master Jaken but I couldn't free him!" the girl reported. Sesshomaru just gave a disinterested grunt and went back to resting. "Come on!" Rin whined, grabbing him by the hand and tried to pull him along. His eyes opened quickly then focused on the child who dared handle him in such a manner. "Very well." He grumbled as he got up, Rin then grabbed the reins of Ah-un and the three set off for the village.
They arrived to see Jaken resting comfortably on the lap of a young demon girl as she lavished her attention upon him. "Yes, he is suffering terribly." He muttered then Sesshomaru quickly picked up the scent of his brother and companions from the house. 'A binding spell.' Sesshomaru noted as he made short work of the rope about Jaken's neck. "Oh thank you Lord Sesshomaru!" Jaken bowed as he scurried to his side. "Hey! He's my pet!" Kodachi growled as she walked over and picked Jaken up and carried him back. "Release Jaken or die." Sesshomaru uttered, placing a hand on his Tokujin sword. "His name is Mr. Squawkers and if you harm me my brother will tear you apart with his Tetsusaiga!" she huffed while cuddling with Jaken, glancing back to see if she perked his curiosity. 'Another Tetsusaiga! Preposterous!' he scoffed but then thought back to the field. "Does this brother of yours travel with one that calls himself Inu Yasha?" the dog demon lord asked. "Is my Mr. Squawkers hungry?" Kodachi asked, tickling Jaken's stomach causing him to giggle. "I'll tell you only if you all stay for supper." She put to the group. "Yay!" Rin cheered rushing into the house. Sesshomaru sighed in frustration.
"This is soo good!" Jaken moaned in satisfaction as he gobbled down plate after plate. "Thank you for preparing such a delicious meal." Rin politely bowed before eating. Kodachi smiled warmly as she watched the little girl and the imp gorge themselves then her eyes fell on the man sitting across from her. For a brief moment she was lost in her thoughts. "Keep glaring at me like that and I'll poke your eyes out!" she threatened the powerful demon, causing Jaken to choke on his food upon hear it. "Arrogant wench, do you realize who you're speaking to!" Jaken roared. "You say funny things Mr. Squawkers!" she smiled, patting him on the head as Rin giggled at Jaken's new name. "Don't call me that!" he squawked. "But it suits you so well. Don't you think so too my Lord?" Rin laughed. "Answer my question." He demanded. "Somebody hasn't cleaned their plate." Kodachi pointed out. 'Why does this girl insist on trying my patience?' Sesshomaru wondered as he started to eat.
While Rin and Jaken wolfed down a plate of moon cakes, Sesshomaru followed the young girl outside to watch her tend to Ah-un. "They headed south-west to some bone eaters well or something." Kodachi gave up as she groomed Ah-un. "Tell Rin and Jaken I shall return." He replied and headed off.
"He left us behind!" Jaken cried as Kodachi prepared their beds for the night. "Now, now! Don't fuss! He'll come back." Kodachi soothed as she tucked him in and gave him a kiss good night. She glanced over at Rin who was already fast asleep. Kodachi knelt there for a while watching them sleep as she thought about her own family.
'There is more to this girl and her brother. Both their scents are similar to Inu Yasha's and my own. But father had no other children.' Sesshomaru pondered. 'A second Tetsusaiga? Is this the doing of that old swordsmith? No matter. If there are two, then I shall have them both.'