--Deja Vu--
The villagers told the stories by the fireside, tales of the half-demon, the hanyou, that had been ensealed in the forest bearing his name for fifty years, all because the love and betrayal of the priestess. They told tales of the miko, the reincarnation of the one they so adored, who released him from his magical prison. The story continued with how they disappeared for a time, returning every so often to keep their small village safe.
The obabas always ended their tale with a wistful sigh, staring off into the trees. Their last words were of how the hanyou had suddenly reappeared on the tree, this time holding his beloved miko in his arms. And now, instead of the tales they heard as children of how Inuyasha would come down for them should they venture into his forest, the stories spoke of how this couple were the guardians of lovers, and would stand no harm to come to them.
Meanwhile, the 'protectors' cared not for the tales that were woven about them, and they slept on.
A/N: Just because some of you darling people have been asking, I thought I'd make a formal announcement: Concis will officially end at 100 chapters. More than that seemed excessive, and I have some other projects to concentrate on. Please stick with me through these last couple of shots, and thank you for your interest.