Koinonayami (Love Troubles)
Chapter Two: Remembrance and the Journey
Last time:
After a few sniffles Kagome asked what had been plaguing her for some time," Mom are you mad at me?"
Kagomes mother made a shushing sound as she answered in a soft tone," No dear, how could I be at you for doing nothing, it was not your fault hunny, don't worry.
"Thanks mom, you're the best," Kagome mumbled before she let sleep claim her.
Continue:
Can't take me
Got fight another fight
Got to run another night
Get it out check it out
I'm on my way and it don't feel right
I've gotta get me back
I can't repeat and that's a fact
It's ok I'll find a wayAint gonna take me down, no way
Don't judge thing till you know what's inside it
Don't push me I'll fight it
Never gonna give it, never gonna give it up noooo
If you can't catch a wave then your never gonna ride it
You can't come uninvitedNever gonna give it, never gonna give it up noooo
You can't take me, I'm Freeeee
Why did it all go wrong?
I wanna know what's going on
What's this holding me?
I'm not where I'm suppose to be
I gotta fight another fight
I gotta fight with all my might
I'm getting out so check it out
You're in my way and you better watch out
Don't judge thing till you know what's inside it
Don't push me I'll fight it
Never gonna give it, never gonna give it up noooo
If you can't catch a wave then your never gonna ride it
You can't come uninvitedNever gonna give it, never gonna give it up noooo
You can't take me, I'm Freeeee
The stereo clicked and then went completely silent after the song had finished. It was a good song that reminded Kagome much of herself. The feeling of being untouchable, of being the spit fire she once was returned to her when she listened to that song. Kagome knew it wasn't true, she was not free and she was most certainly not untouchable, but it just helped to make her feel better. Of course like the song said Kagome Higurasi wasn't going to give up, especially to a certain silver haired Taiyouki.
Kagome sighed softly as she looked over at a bed beside her and the two lumps that where snuggled into the covers. 'My boys' Kagome thought with a great amount of contentment. Even if they had been conceived rather violently and even if she hated their father, they where still hers. Of course as much as she tried and as much as she suffered Kagome really didn't hate Sesshomaru. It's true, what he did was unforgivable, but Kagome was a miko after all and she still remembered the red in his eyes. Sesshomaru normally had bright topaz eyes that you could just drown in, but that night his eyes had been as red as blood, which meant he had been taken over by his demonic instincts.
"Why do I always try to defend him, it isn't like I will ever see him again anyways," Kagome whispered to herself as she walked over to the bed. She smiled brightly as she looked down at her twin sons that looked so much like their father. To say she was surprised when Kagome found out she was having twins, and not only twins but full demon children, would be a major understatement.
Mangetsu and Engetsu, her sons, both had silky silver hair and handsome pale faces. They where very princely with their light fare skin and the maroon Crescent moons that rested on their brows. One maroon and one dark blue stripe rested on the twin's cheeks and two maroon stripes adorned their slender wrists. Both of them where lean and well toned with the incredible speed and strength of a full Inu demon. They were now thirteen years old, but their demon blood made them look oddly older, they resembled sixteen year olds. Witch still made little sense to Kagome; after all if they are demons, the perfect race, shouldn't it take longer for them to look so perfect. According to one of her Ji-chans books Taiyouki developed so quickly because of the threat to their lives.
Kagome smiled softly as she brushed a few stray locks of silver hair out of Mangetsus face before turning and heading to her own room. After slipping into some flannel pajamas she slipped in her bed and proceeded to stair at the ceiling. Kagome sighed as she realized sleep would not come to her this night, so instead she began to think of the past.
SEMI-FLASHBACK:
It seemed odd, almost surreal, to her that she had not seen anyone from the feudal era for thirteen whole years. Her children where now in their eighth year of middle school and doing quite well at it. To think that in the feudal era her young boys would be considered men and would have been studying how to rule the western lands by now. It hurt Kagome slightly to think that she had pulled her boys from a place that could have meant a giant castle for a house and one fourth of Japan for their land, but then again she also saved them from war and all the other chaos that Feudal Japan brought.
Of course she had adopted some of old Japan's customs as well, seeing as she was sixteen when she had her boys. Thankfully none of her friends ever found out until her senior year, and boy what a day that had been. Her sons, who where two and half at the time, decided they wanted to find out where mommy went every week for eight hours at a time. So after they had fully tired out Ji-chan, the little devils traveled the block or so to the school and continued to track her scent. Kagome had nearly had a heart attack when suddenly two balls of silver burst through the classroom door and tackled her. Let's just say her friends didn't stop questioning her until the school year was over. The boys had resembled six or seven year olds at the time and that only helped to fuel the crazy rumors that traveled the school after that. Thank Kami there was only two months of school after that little mess.
After Kagome had graduated from high school she started taking night classes at a local collage and working full time at a store nearby. It was a meager living, but with the help of her mother, Ji-chan, and oddly Souta things turned out all right.
: END OF SEMI-FLASHBACK
Kagomes eyes flickered as she tried to hold on to the world of the conscious but the strength of her newly found sleepiness carried her over to the land of dreams.
NEXT DAY, WITH THE BOYS:
Mangetsu burst out of bed as soon as dawns first light caressed his cheeks, making his long silvery hair sway and flutter through the air. Engetsu got up not long after him, but his wake up was a bit more sober and relaxed. "Dear brother please stop bouncing around like a kangaroo that has had too much caffeine, it is still dawn and we do not wish to awaken mother, correct," remarked Engetsu.
Mangetsu settled down, but he pouted in dissatisfaction as he walked over to his brother. "Engetsu are we going to go today," Mangetsu asked in a barely contained whisper.
"Go where, o that's right, Yes Mangetsu we will go today," Engetsu replied with an evil smirk.
Mangetsu smiled happily as he said in normal tones," YES, we get to go see father today."
"That's right, but we must keep quite brother, because mom will not let us go if she knows." Mangetsu nodded enthusiastically before he disappeared into the bathroom to change. Engetsu smiled softly as he watched his brother walk away. A small pain his chest reminded him why he was so worried. For one he had been told by his mother that their father was very lordly and that he thought very highly of appearance and the fact that they were both full demons would help greatly. Then there was Mangetsu poor sweet innocent Mangetsu who had minor brain damaged due to lack of oxygen before he was born. Mangetsu was still very smart and he was perfect physically, but he had the mind of a child and his innocence was going to get him in trouble one of these days. "I hope our father does not care," Engetsu whispered softly before he headed to the closet to pick out his best traveling clothes.
Fifteen minutes later both boys walked out of the house, packed and ready to go. Mangetsu was dressed in a light cotton kimono and some loose but strong pants he wore in Karate.
Engetsu was dressed in a black muscle shirt that had 'Dog Boys rule' running across it and he was wearing. A long old fashioned katana he had received on his twelfth birthday was at his waist. On his back was pale baggy yellow backpack. True it was odd to describe a backpack as baggy but the bag had been stretched by way to much use and the faded color proved it had been in the sun to long. Engetsu still wasn't sure why he picked that bag but the woodsy smell that came off of it calmed him and the bag itself just attracted him to it. At the moment it only contained a few things of food and one change of clothes for both brothers. (Hah just like men, least see how LITTLE we can pack)
"Alright Mangetsu, lets go," Engetsu replied as he looked down the well. "Just hold on one second while I remove the arrow," He remarked before jumping down the well and finding the dusty arrow. A small purple glow surrounded the shaft as Engetsu touched it, but the power seemed to recognize his own for it receded away as he pulled on the arrow. After it had been removed he jumped out of the well to gather his brother.
Mangetsu was rocking back and forth on the balls of his heels as he waited impatiently for his brother to return. He nearly jumped up and down as Engetsu reappeared, but he restrained himself. He watched his older brother motion for him to come and in on swift leap they where both traveling into the bright purple light the well created as they traveled through time, 500 years into the past.
The scent of purity, cleanliness and the smell of the birds and trees that was what they first smell. It was so calming compared to the utter chaos and dirtiness of their own time it was almost scary. The twins leapt out of the well and looked around in open mouthed wonder. "It's so beautiful," Mangetsu replied with wide golden eyes. Both of them did not fail to notice the Goshinboku Tree as they took in the surrounds. The fact that the tree was still alive in their era was amazing to both of them. For even if their mother had never told them the story of the hanyou that had once been pinned to it, deep down they knew that the tree held much importance.
Engetsu nodded in agreement before he mentally shook himself out of stupor and called," Come on Mangetsu I sense someone of demon blood near by." As they headed up a path that seemed to lead to a village a couple of interesting thoughts passed over Engetsus mind's eye. One of which consisted of his knowledge about his father. Kagome had never given a name just said he was very lordly, arrogant, and that they looked just like him. Hmm yes this would be an interesting search indeed.
The path was partially grown over from the years of not being used, but the two demons maneuvered it well enough. Soon though the path lead to a large clearing of rice fields and the village could be seen not far away on a hill above the fields. The scent of the demon Engetsu had sensed earlier was thick in the air, but their was something odd in the scent, something that did not belong. "Come," Engetsu called to Mangetsu as they headed down to the valley of rice fields and started to work their way towards the village. The curious gazes of the villagers did not fail to go unnoticed, but that fact that no one tried to stop them sent a small feeling of foreboding into Engetsus heart. "Stay close Ototo-san," he remarked as he pulled the wandering Mangetsu closer to him.
Mangetsu was not used to being called little brother by Engetsu and he knew that something was up. "Alright brother, I'll stay close," he said softly as he looked up at the slightly taller Engetsu. His golden eyes shinned brightly with child-like innocence and wonder.
They reached the village easily enough and Engetsu first thought was to chance down the youki scent that kept annoyingly tickling his nose. The scent led to a small hut on the outskirts of the village. Only two other houses where near the hut though they were quite large, and obviously well built. The lords of the village maybe Engetsu thought as he took a step towards the smaller hut, Mangetsu was right behind him. He was close to the owner of the scent but as it seemed the other demon decided to meet him.
Three flashes of red, black, and purple crossed his vision before three people suddenly took the flashes place. The flash of red belonged to a red cloaked man with long silver hair; the two silver triangles on the man's head explained the odd scent. He was a hanyou, a half demon.
The flash of black belonged to that of a human female that carried a rather large boomerang behind her. She had long black hair so much like their mothers and by the tight form fitting outfit she wore she was one of the fabled demon slayers of legend.
Last but not least was the flash of purple that belonged to a human male dressed in monk robes. He was odiously a housi by the look of the purple robes and the golden staff he carried with him. He had short black hair that was pulled into a small ponytail.
Engetsu decided to avoid a fight and bowed low enough to show he meant no harm but not low enough to hurt his pride. "My name is Engetsu and this is my brother Mangetsu we are the sons of the miko Kagome. We mean no harm to this village we are simply searching for someone," Engetsu replied as he straightened up. The look or utter shock that crossed the three people's faces was slightly surprising to Engetsu and he slightly wondered if they knew his mother.
"That is impossible you are full demons, Kagome was human. What are you trying to pull?" the white haired man spat out though his scent was laced with confusion.
Miroku, the ever shrewd one remarked," Why don't you come into our hut so we can hear your story. Miroku received a rather confused and angry look from Inuyasha and Sango, but for the moment he ignored it.
"That is a good idea monk, thank you for your hospitality," Engetsu remarked with a small tilt of his head. Mangetsu watched on with confusion, but after awhile he simply shrugged and started to follow Engetsu and Miroku inside one of the large huts.
Though a fuming Inuyasha burst out," What do you mean let's go inside and talk? Kagome left for good thirteen years and these pups are obviously full demon. Wha is wrong with you."
Miroku sighed as if he was bored by the whole ting and remarked," Inuyasha I did not sense that they were lying and did you fail to notice the backpack Engetsu is carrying." One quick look at the backpack shut Inuyasha up and they headed into the hut.
"Now before you tell us what you have come here for, I have to tell Sango and Inuyasha that I did know of Kagomes pregnancy before she left, though the father she never told me about," Miroku replied as he took a seat on the floor and waited for Inuyashas screaming and Sangos slap. Though they never came, Sango merely took a dazed seat beside Miroku and Inuyasha followed. "Though telling by your silence Inuyasha I would suppose it was not you," Miroku remarked as he looked over at the hanyou.
Inuyasha growled and spat out," Of course it wasn't me you dimwit!"
Miroku looked the twins over for minute and took up a concentrating look as he slowly replied," Well if it was not you, and these to are obviously silver Inu Demons. I would have to say that judging by the crescent moon on their foreheads then they must be the sons of Sesshomaru."
"WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" was all Inuyasha managed to scream out, as he was at a loss for words.
Engetsu was also about to make a comment on this sudden accusation, but a tug at his sleeve made him look down into the bright eyes of his brother. "Aniki I've heard mommy say that name in her sleep before, but she always sounded so scared. You don't think Daddy would hurt mum do you?" Mangetsu asked with a tiny sniffle.
Engetsu stiffened slightly as he tried to figure out what to say. He did not want to lie to his brother nor did he want to break the innocence that surrounded him. So what does a guy do when he can't lie but can't tell the truth, he does what all guys do he improvises. "I have never met him Mangetsu so I really wouldn't know," Engetsu replied.
"Well I hope not," Mangetsu, replied with determination shining his eyes as he moved in to hug his brother. Engetsu smiled softly at his brother and used on arm to ruffle his hair slightly.
"Otouto-san why don't you go and practice your forms outside while I talk to the housi," Engetsu replied softly but without leaving any room for questioning. Mangetsu seemed to be thinking about it for a while before he nodded happily and ran out the door of the hut. Engetsu watched him exit before he turned back to the other occupants of the hut. Miroku and Sango seemed to have curious looks on their faces and Inuyasha was, well Inuyasha just looked perplexed. Engetsu decided that it would be best to explain the odd behavior of his brother and said," Mangetsu is my twin and the second born, I'm afraid he suffered oxygen loss at birth."
Sango nodded in understanding before she remarked," Well Engetsu you do know that whoever your father is most likely hurt Kagome."
Engetsu sighed before he answered," Yes I suppose you are correct, but we will still search for him. It seems like this Sesshomaru character would be a good start. "
Miroku nodded before remarking," Well if you are dead set on meeting him then I suddgest you head west. Normally one of would go with you or try to help, but Sango and myself must watch the hut and our children, and Inuyasha must watch his children." A disgruntled scoff from said hanyou came from the far corner of the hut as he folded his arms across his chest, suddenly looking suspiciously like a petulant child.
Engetsu gave a curt nod before he remarked," I thank you for the help and information; it will be useful in our journey. Mangetsu and I will be leaving in a few moments." With that Engetsu turned on the balls of his feet and swiftly headed for the door.
Mirokus suddenly call made him stop as Miroku asked," How is Kagome anyways?"
Engetsu hesitated for a moment before he quietly answered," She is very lonely." Then without even looking back he was out the door and heading for his brother. "Come, now Mangetsu it is time to head west."
Mangetsu stopped in the middle of his form and bounded over to Engetsu as he cheered," Yeah lets go, let's go." With that excited word the brothers head off down the worn path of the village and headed towards the dangerous woods of the western lands.
A shock went through Engetsu body as they entered into the western lands, it was odd really as if the lands themselves where welcoming him in. A content feeling as if he was coming home from being years away from it flew through his body, but another feeling pushed that all away. A violent shiver racked Engetsus body and pushed away the warmth the woods had given him. The feeling gave way to cold frigid shock that could only come from his miko senses.
Pairs of hungry red eyes glared down at the silver haired twins. Elongated fangs clenched and unclenched as they watched their query. "Attack the long haired one first, the elder will protect him," hissed one of the demons. A hiss of agreement went through the trees before ten lean cat-like bodies hurled themselves at Mangetsu.
Engetsu swung around just in time to see ten panther like demons with long saber like fangs throwing themselves at his young brother. "OTOUTO-SAN," Engetsus screamed as he ran after his brother, everything seemed to slow down as one of the larger demons sank his fangs into Mangetsu flesh.
MEANWHILE IN THE WESTERN PALACE :
A slight scowl marred the normally emotionless countenance as nimble fingers worked the difficult ties of a haori in deft movements. The long past dream of a raven haired female ran rabid through his mind as the demon gazed into a mirror. I thought that dream was gone thought the Taiyouki as he replaced his emotionless visage and headed for the dinning room.
Sesshomaru had guests today and he was not about to let some old dream stop this important meeting with the other three Taiyouki. Houou of the East, Ryuu of the North, and Toru of the East where all very important people even if Sesshomaru hated to admit it.
Toru was the Lord of The Land of the Sun and a tiger demon. Oddly enough though Toru was a red and white tiger with the stripes being red. He was the oldest of all the lords and clearly the wisest, more so then even astute Sesshomaru. Even stranger about him was that he resembled a hanyou with is fluffy tiger ears sticking from the sides of his head and the red striped tail that always stayed wrapped around his middle. Of course with his powerful claws, deadly electric attacks, and his long deleterious scythe at his side he was most definitely not a hanyou.
Ryuu was the Lord of The Land of Diamonds and a dragon demon. He had huge black wings and a tail even in his human form. Ryuus entire decorum was done in diamonds and the colors black or silver. Ryuu was younger then Sesshomaru, but he was well renowned for his still in battle tactics and cunning skills. He was also well skilled in the use of his double edged sword and the wind abilities all of his kind knew.
Houou was the Lord of The Land of Green and a Phoenix youki. He also had large red wings and feathery tail. Houous marking was a green cross across his cheek and all of his clothing had green crosses somewhere on them. Houou was the youngest of the four and defiantly the most impromptu in his actions. Of course even in young age he still held the secrets of the phoenix, and was very wise. The oaken long bow and the deadly blue feathered arrows he carried along with him also helped in increasing his danger level.
As Sesshomaru entered the dining room so did the squeaking form of the toad demon, Jaken. Jaken threw himself to the flour at his masters feat as he choked out," My Lord a group of Neko demons have entreated into the western borders."
Normally Sesshomaru would have killed Jaken for interrupting him but the pain from the mark on his chest told him to investigate. "Let us go for a hunt," Sesshomaru called to the other lords then headed out the large door of the castle.
"Why is Sesshomaru personally dealing with a worthless pack of Nekos why not let his men handle it," Houou spat out after said dog demon had left.
"Do not forget that Sesshomaru is an Inu demon and with that he also has their strong possessive and territorial instincts," Toru answered wisely as he stood and followed after Sesshomaru.
Houou grumbled a bit about it, but still followed after Toru. Ryuu on the other hand simply shrugged and followed after his fellow Taiyouki.
AT THE WELL:
Raven locks floated in a wind that was not there as a young girl stepped forth. Dust gathered and clung to everything around her in the small building, sure signs of its age and disuse. She was resting on the lid of an old well as she stared down into the abyss it created. "I'm coming boys, Sesshomaru are no Sesshomaru," she coaxed herself.
She took a deep centering breath as she tried to coax herself into jumping. She clenched her hand and the sound of crackling paper made her look down. In her hand rested the small note her sons had left for her. The short bluntness of the letter telling her only that the boys had gone to find their father. A sight of her boys getting hurt flashed before her mind's eye and the young miko easily made her decision, the purple of the well surrounded her and encased her as she fell down into the pit, the magic of it sending Kagome back 500 years into the past.
Author's Corner
I will start chapter 3 soon and you can all thank my biggest fan for her daily finish chapter or die threat. Well luck and good night, I am tired.
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