Lilium: Purity and Darkness
Disclaimer:I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA THOUGH I DID CREATE THIS STORY.
Chapter 1 - Golden Eyes
A middle aged ningen couple were traveling to a near by village when a crying bundle lying helplessly in a bush caught their attention.
The two curiously approached the crying wrap of silk sheets unaware of the invisible barrier that faded away sensing the two ment no harm.
" Great kami Azumi its a child! " The man exclaimed as he craddled the baby in his arms to shelter it from the cold.
The woman named Azumi quickly stepped closer to her husband and inspected the small crying bundle.It was then that she noticed a silver necklace with the words Lilium carved into it.
" Lilium " The Woman mused out loud. The baby immediately stopped crying then opened her eyes to reveal two precious azure orbs.
" She's so Adorable Daisuke! Do you think thats Her Name? " Azumi tapped her finger on its nose making the baby giggle and coo happily.
" I think it may be Dear. She Seems to like that Name." The Male answer watching his wife interact with the baby.
" Who would abandon such a precious creature in the cold " His wife pouted scooping the baby out of his hands.
The man watched as her face lit up each time the baby made a face then sighed.
'She had always wanted children, but couldn't have them. Maybe this is just a small blessing in disguise.' He thought quickly coming to a decision.
" I think we should take her with us. "
" Really? " she asked excitedly.
" Really " Daisuke repeated with a nod, " We should get going before it starts to snow."
The couple returned to their home village and soon adopted the child when no one showed up to claim her. The couple grew older with time but the child aged slower than any human should, and because of this the villigers began to question if she was even human. Azumi and Daisuke were now old in their late seventies while Lilium looked only to be 12 months in human years. Long and silky raven locks rested on her shoulders, her skin a smooth creamy tone, and the girl was so smart she could talk.
Yes the villigers knew she was not human, but her kind spirit and innocence persuaded them not to act violent toward the child, she was no threat.
" I'm going to play mama Azumi! " Lilium called grabbing her wooden sandals before rushing out the hut.
" Don't roam to far Lilium ... Be careful! " Azumi warned knowing the girl wouldn't listen. She was too stubborn, but she was smart enough to know of the many dangers of the world. Even though she'd never witnessed one kill she knew it was a bad thing, though she never seen someone die she knew they were never coming back.
" I wonder how she will react when Daisuke and I pass on in life. " Azumi gloomily wondered out loud. She she shook her head and turned back to the pot of rabbit and meat soup when all of a sudden the hut's curtain flipped back to reveal her panicking husband.
"Azumi Grab Lilium and Hide we are under attack By a demon! " Daisuke ordered grabbing his wife by the hand, he desperately searched for the child but found her no where inside the hut.
" What Demon? " Azumi's fear grew more and more each time she looked at her husband's fightened face.
" The Taiyoukai ... Inu Taisho's son ... Me and a few village men were walking when all of a sudden a younger Inu youkai in its main form jumped out, we attacked out of fear. We didn't know that was The Western Lord's Son! " The man ranted in fear, his body shook visibly with each horrid scream and crash that could be heard.
' He will slaughter us all! ' His old heart painfully clenched at the thought of his wife and daughter's blood.
" We have to flee now! " The man old man Practically dragged the woman out the hut, but came to a stop when a tall figure blocked his path.
" Going some where old man? " The youkai asked with narrowed eyes.
The man quickly pushed his wife behind him.
" Do what you want with me but leave Azumi out of this! "
The youkai flexed his claws and growled angrily.
" You dare give this Sesshomaru orders when your filthy human village men slaughter my younger brother and the future heir to the West. I shall kill you all! "
At his words Azumi glanced around the villiage to see the ground covered in blood every where, Kids and adults alike all slaughtered mercilessly.
" You monster. " She hissed.
The youkai's lips curved into a slight smirk as he looked into her frightened eyes.
" You will die by this monster's hands " Sesshomaru stated coldly. In a flash he stood before the two; using his posion claws he forced his way into the man's head through his eye sockets. A malicious chuckle filled the air mixing with the ningen male's cries as the posion consumed his brain. Once the youkai pulled away the ningen's body went limp; dropping to the ground.
Azumi stared at her husband and screamed. She covered her mouth to hold the vile that crept up her throat. The sight of her Daisuke lying with his mouth gaped open in a silent scream ; eyes foaming with crimson bubbles was too much to take.
As if reading her thoughts the youkai tried to calm her in his own sick way.
" Don't worry Wench you wont have to endure the pain much longer.You're going the same place he's going."
A shriek tore from her lips as he grabbed her by the root of her hair his claws scratching her scalp.
She winced out pain then opened her eyes and gasped as she caught sight of Lilium watching the two emotionlessly. Her white summer dress covered in blood from the small ball of fur in her arms.
" Lilium ... "Azumi whispered in tears. " You must r-"
Before she could finish the youkai twisted his hand, snapping her neck.
Sesshomaru dropped the dead woman then turned to the being he knew was there. He had long felt her presence following close behind him, watching him out of curiosity. The girl had seen him slaughter human after human, but he never once felt fear from her aura.
The child was odd, she didn't smell like human but she also didnt smell of youkai either. Her scent was peaceful like flowers, but dangerous like toxins.
This sent tons of warning bells off in the western prince's head.
' This girl is trouble ' Sesshomaru concluded as he moved forward, his mind set on killing her.
" Girl .." Intense amber clashed with Dull blue a moment before the girl's eyes softened.
" I'm sorry. " She whispered with a bowed head.
Sesshomaru stared in awe as she offered his brother's dead body to him.
" Girl. " he repeated.
She did not look up.
" Lilium ..." Sesshomaru tried again using the name the woman had called her.
A set of innocent teary orbs peered at him when she raised her head.
Sesshomaru felt his cold heart melt at the broken sight of her. He didn't understand how a cold killer like himself could be so moved by the tears of a young girl.
" This Sesshomaru Thanks you. " The youkai bowed out of respect and carefully claimed his brother's body.The Small girl clenched her fist as he walked away.
" You are not forgiven, but I can not kill you. I could never destroy such gorgeous Golden eyes. " She whispered knowing he heard her although he didn't stop to acknowledge it.
" I will make your life hell though. I will make your cold heart hate me but love me at the same time, then I'll emotionally destroy you until the point you wish for self destruction. That will be my revenge" The girl promised the regal figure as his frame slowly faded away.