Die a Lonely Death
Die a Lonely Death
Chapter 1: She Gave No Name
"Thank you so much Ms. We're forever in your dept." a village woman said as she bowed low before the other female. "Yes. Thank you so very much for ridding our small village of that mongoose demon. He has been terrorizing our people for years." An elderly man added in, showing his thanks in an equally low bow. The woman held a dainty hand up, stopping the villagers from further thanks. "There is no need to thank me. I simply do as I must." The young woman replied, and with no further speech, she turned, and walked away, down another lonely dirt road. "Who was that strange young woman?" a middle aged man asked. "She gave no name…" the village woman replied, trailing off before she could complete her sentence, staring after the retreating back of their savior.
Katsuyou sighed, her back leaning against the broad trunk of a tall tree as she relaxed, her muscles aching from their continuous use. A small breeze mingled with a few strands of her long silky silver hair as she basked in the sunlight, not bothering to remove the lone strands away from her face. A lonesome sigh escaped from those pale pink lips as she turned her gaze towards the heavens. She had not rested like this since she escaped from the prison she once called home. But, that was a long time ago. The bitter memories burned within her young mind, eternally etched into her memory, never to be forgotten. Long before her once loved father, became the man she knew today. She bowed her head; rage coursed through her veins as she shook a fist before her, and then slammed it to the ground, making the earth split beneath its force. "I will not rest…" she said under her breath, "until you die a lonely death." She seethed, sweet yet deadly venom dripping off of every word she spoke. She stood from her sitting position, bits and pieces of the earth crumbled off of her fist as she continued on her way; those rouge stands still tickling at her flesh.
"Master Jaken, where is Lord Sesshomaru planning to head?" the young girl asked, sitting happily on the back of an enormous two headed dragon-type demon. "Hush, foolish mortal. We shall go where ever my lord allows us." The green imp replied with a huff, scurrying after his lord and master, his stubby legs desperately trying to keep up with his master's long strides. "Jaken." A chilling voice called. The imp jumped and stopped in his tracks, looking up towards the man he was proud to call his master. "Y-Yes my lord?" Jaken questioned, shaking slightly in fear and pride. "Take Rin to that river, so you both can fish." The man said, not turning to look back at his followers. "Make sure you do not leave that river, and no harm comes to Rin." The man finished, continuing on his way. "Yes my lord!" the imp replied, taking the reins of the larger demon and heading off towards the woods in search of a river. "Be careful my lord!" Rin called after the retreating man cheerfully. "Stupid girl. Lord Sesshomaru is fully capable of taking care of himself. He has no need for your pity." Jaken retorted matter-of-factly. Although, he himself wished his lord a safe venture.
Katsuyou continued walking down a dirt path, going where ever it took her. "SIT!" she heard a young voice yell, the earth shook slightly soon after, as if something heavy impacted the ground with much force. She winced slightly, and followed towards the strange sounds. The sounds lead her to a young group of people, an angry, and strangely dressed; looking girl hovered over a man with whitish silver hair as his face was plunged deep into the earth. "What the heck was that for Kagome?!" the man asked furiously, lifting his head to look up at the angered miko, bits of the earth crumbling from his face. "Am I really only a jewel shard tracker to you?! Is that all?!" she asked furiously, looking down upon the man. "I didn't mean it like that!" the man retorted, picking himself off of the ground in the process. The girl huffed and turned her back on the man. A monk dressed in blue and purple robes turned his head sharply, a quarter of an inch off of looking in the exact direction where Katsuyou was hiding. "I sense a demonic aura, and a strong one too." He said, still looking around for the alleged demon. The miko lifted her head, fear evident in her eyes. "I…I sense a spiritual power as well…almost more powerful than Kikyos!" she exclaimed. The group was now alert, a small fire neko no matta demon growing to her full size.
Katsuyou sighed, and stepped out from her hiding place. "You mean those auras were coming from that human woman?" said a woman dressed in a white and pink shirt with a green skirt, and a large boomerang type weapon slung over her back. "The jig is up!" the strangely dressed girl said, taking her bow and an arrow and readying it for an attack. "No," the monk stated. "She is no ordinary woman." He said, looking cautiously at Katsuyou. She held her hand up in defense. "I am not looking for a fight." She stated solemnly, and then walked towards the girl. She looked at her odd clothing with a weird look on her face, and then took the end of the skirt into her hands.
"What strange attire." She said, mostly to her self as she examined the skirt. The four shared a glance between one another before the white haired man drew his sword. "Just what are you any way? A human? A priestess? A demon? What?!" he asked, raising his sword towards her. Katsuyou looked up at him, cold icy blue eyes staring at the red clad man. "I am neither…" she then replied, looking back at the fabric she still held in her hands, then letting her hand fall to her side, releasing the girl's skirt. "Then what is your motive? What is your purpose?" the monk questioned, pointing the sharp end of his long staff at the woman. "I live solely," she said after a short silence. "To kill 1 man…" she finished; an evil glint in her eye. He nodded, and walked towards her. He took her hands into his and said, "You are an exquisite young woman, and now that business is out of the way, would you consider bearing me a son?" he asked. Katsuyou gave him a blank stare before her fist collided with the top of his head. "I advise you don't try that again monk." She said. "Advice taken." He said solemnly.
"Well, hello. My name's Kagome." The strangely dressed girl said. "And these are my friends. Sango," she said, pointing to the other woman. "Miroku," she said, pointing to the monk. "Shippo and Kirara," she then said, pointing to the neko demon and a young kitsune demon kit, "And this is Inuyasha." She said finally, pointing to the man clad in red. "And I am Katsuyou." Katsuyou greeted, bowing her head to the group. "I'm afraid our time must be cut short. I need to be on my way." Katsuyou said, turning and walking a little ways away from the group. "Hey!" Kagome called. "Are you able to sense the sacred jewel shards as well?" she asked. Katsuyou turned around, her eyes fixating upon Kagome. "Unfortunately, I am…" she replied. "Well, why don't you come with us? And maybe, you can help us defeat Naraku." Kagome chimed; a hopeful glint in her eye. "Yeah. And having another female in our group would make things more interesting," Miroku added, before getting whacked on the head with Sangos boomerang. Katsuyou blinked. She had never traveled with a group before. "Well, I suppose…" she started.
"Yay!" Kagome chanted, clapping her hands together. "So what do ya say Inuyasha?" she asked, looking up to the man. He turned his head with a huff. "She can do what she wants, so long as she doesn't get in the way of me killing Naraku." He said gruffly. All of the sudden, a large whirlwind was able to be seen heading down the path towards the group. As it neared, a young wolf demon mal, clad in brown furs and black armor emerged from its core. "So," he said, walking up to Kagome and taking her hands in his. "We meet again my dearest Kagome." He said, looking down at her, love apparent in his eyes. "Uh, hello there, Koga." Kagome stuttered, choosing her words carefully. "Keep your hands off her ya mangy wolf!" Inuyasha butted in, taking Koga's hands off of Kagomes. "Stay out of my way mutt!" Koga barked back. "Why you…." Inuyasha growled, readying to unsheathe his sword. Before any of them could attack, a man with long, flowing silver hair, a tint darker that Katsuyou's, emerged from the forest. "This is turning out to be quite the reunion." Miroku whispered to Sango. "You got that right." She replied. "Not a very friendly one though." Kagome added in.
"Still wasting time Inuyasha?" the other man asked. He was dressed in usual lord's attire, with armor around his shoulders, a fur pelt draped over his right shoulder. He also seemed to be missing his left arm. (Oh no! poor lefty ToT) "Sesshomaru…" Inuyasha seethed, looking from the wolf to the other man. "I have no time for this!" he said, finally unsheathing his sword. "Can you three not fight for once?!" Kagome asked the three men, stepping in between them. Katsuyou blinked, then turned and walked off down the road. "Hey! Katsuyou! Where are you going?" Sango called. "I'll be back by sun-down." She replied, not turning back as she continued on her way. 'Katsuyou?' Sesshomaru said once in his head, before turning on his heel and walking back into the forest. "Now where are you going?" Inuyasha questioned. "I'm still not done with you!" Sesshomaru turned his head sharply to the side. "Foolish little brother. I have better things to attend to other than battle the likes of you." He stated icily, before continuing.