A/N: Thank you all so very much for the lovely reviews! Here is chapter 2, please enjoy.
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Chapter II: The Potion and its Orders…
April 8, 1685
Some where off the coast of Western Sahara…
On board the Midnight Assassin…
The captain of the Midnight Assassin had not slept that night; instead he resigned on the maintop just staring idly out into the open ranged sea. His hand held a bottle of red wine, but it had gone half untouched. He had drunk approximately half the bottle without so much as feeling tipsy from the alcohol. His hair was pulled back into a low ponytail to keep it out of his face, but few strands managed to escape from the silk ribbon and swept across his face.
He was not tired, he was restless and anxious. He wanted time to speed up so they could arrive to their new set destination. The cool breezes of the early morning assisted on calming down his trembling hands. Sesshomaru had never had this sort of problem before in his life. He was baffled with himself with the sudden things that were happening to him.
Inuyasha, he has done something to me. Voodoo or could it be black magic that he has used against me to feel this way? I do not even know the slightest of what the difference is between both forms of witchcraft. Whatever it may be, he has gotten the best of me.
Down bellow Rin leaned against the pillar where Sesshomaru sat above her. Her chestnut eyes gleamed with concern, he had not come to join her to sleep last night and she had not slept for fear thinking that something was wrong with him.
She had been leaning against the pillar for two hours just gaping up at him without his knowledge that she was there. Rin wore only a long cream color silk grown and a royal blue cape around her shoulders. Her long curls were worn loose down her shoulders and she wore the necklace Sesshomaru had given her for her sixteenth birthday.
The day when she had turned sixteenth seemed so long ago, when in fact it had been merely five years ago which was not a long considering how long they had known each other. She was now twenty-one years old and still stood besides Sesshomaru as loyal as she could ever be. It had been that way ever since she could remember. He had saved her one night from being sold to a slave merchant in Port Royal. He had actually gone out of his way to save her from certain humiliation, she owned him her life, her eternal grated, but he had asked for nothing in return only for her to be happy.
And ever since that night, he had spoiled her rotten. Whatever she liked he would buy it, steal it, or kill for it to present it to her so she could be happy. His happiness was to see her content; he was capable of doing anything for the sake of her warm smile. He abhorred seeing her tears or frown, it pained him. What she did not get was why did he do such things? Was it because he loved her, then why did he not claim her fully.
Throughout all the time that they had sailed besides one another, Sesshomaru had never undressed her and had never considered taking her purity. She was still unblemished, and she was confused as to this. Did he not want her to be his mate, his loyal company for the remained of their lives? He graced her with countless of passionate kisses and affectionate gestures, but he never went beyond that.
Rin was so lost in her thoughts that she did not notice when Sesshomaru jumped down from the maintop and stood in front of her with the bottle of wine behind his back. Sesshomaru flashed Rin a simple smile and gave her a kiss on the lips. She was startled out of her thoughts, but realized her love was before her and had given her a kiss.
She returned the sweet kiss and threw her arms around his neck. Sesshomaru smiled and threw the bottle of wine aside to pick up Rin in his arms. She giggled brightly and threw her hands in the air. Sesshomaru kissed her neck and set her back down gently to the floor.
"Rin what on earth are you doing out here and dressed in such improper manner like this? You should be inside not out here in the cold." His content smile turned to a depressed frowned; he caressed her bright red cheek.
"Oh Sesshomaru, I was worried about you, you did not come to sleep last night and I feared for the worst. Something troubles you my love, tell me please."
Sesshomaru stiffened; he could not just tell her what his mind had been plagued with. He would have to lie to her, well he would present to her partly the truth and the other half would be a small white lie.
"My sincere apologies for keeping you up Rin, I was just meditating on what I would say…do to Inuyasha if we were to see him again is all. And I can say I have thought up some fairy decent things to do to him if we are misfortunate to see him."
I just lied to her, why did I lie to Rin? I trust her and yet it would seem I cannot announce what truly is bothering me. Well now I truly do know Inuyasha has committed some sort of evil witch craft against me to make me lie to Rin. No, it was partly the truth…but still it was a lie that can cost me Rin and her trust.
"Of course Sesshomaru…Sesshomaru are you desperate to really kill Inuyasha? Why do you hate him so much, you have to comprehend you both share you father's blood. Can you not cease your bickering with your brother? I like Inuyasha, he seems to be…"
Rin stopped, by the way Sesshomaru was glaring at her she knew she had hit a nerve. She bit her lower lip and lowered her head shamefully.
"Sesshomaru I did not mean it to sound as if I had feelings for your half brother, I was only trying to state that he is not that bad as he seems. He looks to be fairly decent pirate with respect…"
Sesshomaru lifted her chin with a single clawed finger and their eyes locked. His expression was set in a frustrated veneer. His golden eyes gleamed harshly, but his voice continued to be melodious and slick.
"Rin, now why would you think I would consider such a thing of you having feelings for my dim witted half brother Inuyasha? Come now Rin dear you disappoint me with such a thought. I would never think such a thing."
Rin laughed nervously, she smiled at Sesshomaru and laced her hands in front of her. She lowered her head and her hair fell upon her face shielding her distressed expression from her captain. Sesshomaru growled and once again lifted her chin so their eyes met.
"Rin do you not plan to answer me? Why does the topic of Inuyasha always put you on edge? It is as if you and he share a past…" Sesshomaru trailed off, he observed Rin's face as her eyes widen in shock at his proposal. He smirked inwardly at her reaction.
Rin never did tell me much about her past before I rescued from the auction block of slavery back in Port Royal. Could she and Inuyasha have come to cross paths then? If that is the case, I will be sure to kill Inuyasha for that. But would these new emotions allow me to do such a thing as to slay Inuyasha? What new emotions for Inuyasha?! It is just the damn wine that has gotten to me!
"Sesshomaru! How can you think such a thing, Inuyasha and I?! Never, I love you…but it would seem you doubt both my love and loyalty towards you. I only wish for you to show some mercy towards Inuyasha my love. Please comprehend that he is of the same blood as you, you must show compassion…"
"When have I ever been known to show compassion towards anyone Rin? Name one person and you will have the last word to this argument."
Rin glanced under her rich ebony eyelashes and she smiled weakly. She kissed Sesshomaru on his lips and whispered in his ear, "You showed compassion towards me Sesshomaru-sama, please show some compassion towards Inuyasha for my sake my love, please that is all I ask of you…"
Rin pulled away from Sesshomaru and walked off leaving Sesshomaru where he stood rooted to where he resigned on the deck, he watched her retreating form and he felt stupid for what he had said.
"It's the damn red wine that made me say that, yes that is what happened. This has nothing to do with Inuyasha or witchcraft; it is just the wine causing me to act like an imbecile."
Sesshomaru undid the silk ribbon in his hair and released his tresses, a water fall of silver rained upon back and he shook his hair so it would fall back to place. He sighed and fixed his maroon velvet jacket before walking off to yell at Jaken and the rest of his crew. So far the day had not started out good and if he was angry then he would make his crew pay.
"Jaken! Where the bloody hell are you?! Get over here now before I toss you over board along with half this damn crew!" Sesshomaru unsheathed Toukijin and rested it upon his left shoulder ready to use it if anyone was stupid enough to challenge him.
A frightened green toad youkai scampered from under deck and rushed over to his captain. He took off his hat and bowed forward in respect to his mighty captain.
"Aye Captain Blood, how can I be of assistance to you?" He meet his captain's gleaming eyes of wrath and immediately regretted looking into them. He felt himself tremble.
"Don't "Captain Blood" me Jaken, how much further do we have to travel to arrive in the Caribbean? You had best make an accurate assumption if you do not wish for me to slash you two hundred times with Cat-o'-nine-tails." His voice was calm, but was combined with sternness.
"I-I'm sorry Captain, I can see you are in a…" Jaken trailed off when he heard Sesshomaru growl exasperatedly.
"What were you about to say Jaken? I am not in a foul mood, I am just irritated that we cannot seem get to Tortuga any time faster with the speed we are going at. That is it, youkais! Drop all the masses down; I can sense a decent breeze coming. All youkai on hand, rotate the watches now." Sesshomaru lowered Toukijin from his shoulder and used it as if it were a cane.
He made his way up to the helm to begin navigating them to the Caribbean. He sheathed Toukijin again and began to maneuver the ship to south-west bound to. His orders were followed without any complaints, everyone knew what to do when their captain was in a foul mood, and that was to stay on his good side, avoid him, or stay silent.
But somehow all these methods seemed to fail and most of the time half the crew would be whipped or hanged by the ankles with a three inch thick rope and be dropped head first into the sea and then brought back up and the process would continue until Sesshomaru felt that they had learnt their lesson in obedience.
All in all, they all hated it when he was in a foul mood, he always made their lives a living hell, but they still remained loyal to him whether he was angry or in an impassive mood.
Sesshomaru's nerves and annoyance subsided as he concentrated on navigating the Midnight Assassin, he kept his eyes fixed straight ahead and tried not to divert his gaze. His conversation with Rin kept eating away at his mind.
She wants me to have mercy towards Inuyasha? Why should I do such a thing, he and I may be brothers, but he sails with humans and whatever he does wrong, it always reflects against me. Rin has too kind of a heart, she is delicate for just that reason alone.
"Jaken, please bring me my telescope and my navigating equipment. You and I must find the fastest way to Tortuga even if it requires us to stay up all day and night." Sesshomaru's voice returned back to normal, it returned to being soothing and melodious.
Jaken had been standing besides Sesshomaru quietly not wanting to disturb his captain's concentration. He gazed up at his captain and noticed his mood was back to normal. He sighed placidly at the realization.
"Aye Captain." Jaken scurried away to collect the utensils Sesshomaru had asked for. Sesshomaru navigated the helm with his right hand while he ran his fingers through his hair with his left hand. He was anxious and when he was anxious he had a bad habit of playing with his hair.
Damn, I'm nervous but what would seem to be the cause this time; my argument with Rin or my thoughts about Inuyasha? Inuyasha is to blame for all this misfortune, why do I let him get to me in such a manner? What is that hanyou planning, why now does he choose to pick a brawl with me? My questions will be answered once we make it to the Caribbean.
"Captain Blood, Captain Blood, it is Mistress Rin! She has fainted, please come quick!" Jaken ran up the stairs to the helm and panted harshly. Sesshomaru's eyes widen in disbelief. He turned to Jaken and order, "Take the helm Jaken, continue to steer us west bound and once you see the isles of Cape Verde, you are to record when and what time we arrived to the islands. Once that task has been done, you will continue west bound and record every two hours our progressed. Understood Jaken?"
Sesshomaru released the helm and jumped over the railing to the deck, Jaken quickly took over his captain's place and replied, "Aye Captain Blood, Rin be in the cabinet where she lays on the bed with a cloth on her forehead resting."
"Thank you Jaken, make me proud and see to it the crew continues with their duties." Sesshomaru ran through the working youkais on deck, they were prudent enough to step aside to let him pass by. Sesshomaru threw open the doors and slammed the door, as he took a step forward, he could vaguely make out the figure of Rin lying on the bed with her eyes closed.
He walked cautiously to her side; he removed his hat and sword and placed them on the chair that rested in the corner.
"Rin what is wrong? Are you ill? Rin speak to me, you are beginning to worry me my love." Sesshomaru closed the remaining space between them; he knelt down besides the bed and grasped her warm hand into his. He removed the cloth from her forehead and felt her temperature with the back of his hand.
Rin moaned and turned her head to the left. She was burning up with a fever; Sesshomaru combed her hair from her face and kissed her cheek.
"Rin my love can you hear me? Please talk to me; you cannot die on me my love. No I will not allow you to die my dear. Please stay with me…this is my entire fault for contradicting you. Please pardon me for my foolishness. I will do anything for you without hesitating to do so." Sesshomaru's golden eyes sparkled with fear, exhaustion, and worriment.
Rin opened her eyes and flashed Sesshomaru a weak smile. Sesshomaru smiled and kissed her neck; she placed her hand on the side of his face and caressed his face vigilantly.
"Sesshomaru, my one true love, that's what you will all ways be to me. You say you will do anything for me right my love?" Rin faced her captain with sad eyes, her temperature continued to stay high.
"Anything you ask of me, I will be more then happy to comply to your orders my dear. Just say the word and I will do whatever I can to please you. What is it you wish for me to get you?"
Rin sustained her smile, only her smile became wider. Her eyes gleamed as if she were not ill. Sesshomaru waited patiently for her request. He had to wonder, how he allowed Rin to get so spoiled.
"Sesshomaru prove it to me. Prove it by showing mercy to Inuyasha when you cross paths with him in the Caribbean. Please do it for my sake my love. I-I do not think I could bare seeing either one of you die…" Rin closed her eyes; she pretended to be exhausted from all her talking.
Sesshomaru blinked in bewilderment, he stared at Rin before comprehending what she was asking from him. He sighed in exasperation and rubbed the back of his head thoughtfully.
"Is that what will make you happy my love; for this Sesshomaru to show mercy or in a more decent word, compassion towards my little brother? Rin why do I get the feeling…" Sesshomaru was cut short when Rin began to cough. He stiffened and forgot what he was about to say.
"Sesshomaru will you not do this simple request my love? It is quiet simple; I ask nothing of wealth just some mercy towards Inuyasha. It will not kill you to do something such a simple task such as this." Rin pulled back her hand from Sesshomaru's grasp and put the back of her hand upon her forehead in an exaggerated manner to emphasis her request. She heard Sesshomaru sigh mutely under his breath but he smiled and met her chestnut eyes.
"No Rin dear it will not kill me to do such a thing. I will do it for you, I will show some mercy towards Inuyasha when our paths cross. Now you should get some-" Sesshomaru was cut short when Rin shot up and threw her arms around his neck gracing his lips with a rich kiss. Sesshomaru held her and was taken aback before comprehending what had just happened.
Rin giggled lively and gave her captain another kiss. Sesshomaru kissed her in return, but pulled away and stared at her impassively. He realized he had just been tricked by his lover to show mercy towards his brother.
Shit, I have taught her too well when it comes to these sort of manners. How could I not have seen something like this coming from her? Ah if this makes her smile and content, then I will comply, but there is a flaw to her proposal. She said show mercy, but she never said how much mercy to show Inuyasha. Meaning I can inflect "mercy" when I see it fit.
Sesshomaru smirked smugly at this thought; he had found a way of making both Rin and himself happy. Rin saw him smile and questioned it. He gave her a kiss and stood up; he bowed his head and gathered both his jacket and sword.
"Since you are not ill Rin, I will return back to my duties. As for your punishment for worrying me half to death, you are to stay on the north side of the ship and are to remain in my view understand?" Rin pouted her lower lip quivering dramatically; Sesshomaru raised his eyebrow elegantly and shook his head.
"No Rin, please just follow this uncomplicated task. I do not want anything to happen to you. Now run along, I will have Kagura look after you." Rin sighed obstinately, she climbed out of bed and stomp her heels against the oak wood floor.
"Sesshomaru, I said I was sorry for worrying you my love, I am old enough to take car of myself and I do not require a babysitter any longer."
"Rin, you will listen to me this once without objecting my wishes for your welfare. And you never did apologies for worrying me half way to death, so this is a perfect punishment to teach you a lesson."
"But Sesshomaru…okay I am sorry for worrying you, but it was the only way I saw for you to actually hear me out. If I had not done what I had done, you would have never complied with showing Inuyasha mercy. I was only doing this for both you and Inuyasha's sake my love, please be kind and forgive this silly little girl. And I'll let you punish me later on during the night…"
Rin trailed off, she twirled a lock of her hair around her finger while staring passionately into Sesshomaru's golden eyes. Sesshomaru stiffened at the meaning of her words. He looked away and fiddled with the lace on his shirt. They had been through this sort of conversation ever since Rin had turned sixteen and it made him restless.
"Rin, you and I have had this sort of conversation before in the past. You know very well what my response will be. Why must you persist with it when you know I will not lay a hand on you? Please vanquish the thought from your mind, it will never happen…you are just too young and you deserve to with someone who is not a killer…let us leave it at that for now Rin. I do not wish for us to argue, not now not ever."
Sesshomaru walked to the door and stood besides it without knowing what to do next. He glanced up to see Rin with her head lowered and he could sense she had had her feelings hurt with his words. He cursed himself for being caustic with her; he sighed and walked over to her. Sesshomaru held her in her arms and hushed her with her favorite tone that would drift her to sleep.
Rin's eyes felt heavy, she wrapped her arms around his neck and he hoisted her into his arms. He continued with the soothing melody until she had fallen asleep. Sesshomaru set her back upon the bed and covered her. He removed her waist coat and set it aside, causally he stroked her cheek before standing up. He had to continue with his duties, he would have Kagura care for Rin while he worked with Jaken on finding a faster route.
He gave her a good night kiss and walked to the window to shut the curtains, he swore under his breath when he realized it was already night time. "It would seem the days are setting faster than what one would be called normal. I presume it would have something to do with the fact that we near the equator."
The captain of the ship closed the thick black velvet curtains to let his lover sleep soundly and undisturbed by the light of the crescent moon. He gathered his auxiliary telescope and his blade from his writing desk and exited the cabinet without further hesitation. He closed the door quietly behind him and stepped onto into the glow of the moon. He sighed calmly and went in search for Kagura. She had been on the account with Naraku's ship, the Mirage, but Sesshomaru had kidnapped her so she could care for Rin while he was away on battles or rampages and did not want Rin to come with him.
Sesshomaru went below the ship and found her sitting on a bench reading a book in the kitchen. She enjoyed reading, writing and drawing so she was the idle teacher for Rin. Kagura looked up from her book and stood, her head bowed forward and then she stood up tall a waiting for her captain's order.
"Captain Blood, I am glad to see you well, what is it that I can do for you? Does Rin need tending to while you perform your duties this fine evening?" She smiled empathy and closed her book and set it aside. Sesshomaru glanced at her with an apathetic expression, but bowed forward respectfully.
"Kagura, yes I require you to watch over Rin for the evening while Jaken and I tend to our duties. Rin sleeps at the moment, keep an eye on her, she has an act for playing tricks." Sesshomaru stood up gallantly with his right hand resting upon the hilt of Toukijin. His maroon stripes showing since his sleeve was lifted up a little. Kagura smiled warmly and nodded her head understanding. She reached for her book and held it in her arms. She blew out the candle and walked out of the kitchen besides her captain.
Both emerged from the darkness of the hold onto the desk that was washed with vivid beams of the moon over head. Sesshomaru heard Kagura sigh in please, he grunted and walked away knowing she would head to the cabinet to watch over Rin. As he walked off, he said over his shoulder to her, "Thank you Kagura, I will be sure to pay you double once we storm another ship that crosses out path."
Kagura smiled brightly, it was not every day she was given a complement by her handsome captain she took his words to heart. She broke free from her thoughts and hurried off to tend to the sleeping mistress of the Midnight Assassin. Sesshomaru gradually made his way back up to the platform where the helm was. He jumped over the railing and startled Jaken.
"Calm down Jaken, it is only I. Jaken, a progress report of the day's events and development on our nearing to the Caribbean first mate. Have we passed the isles of Cape Verde or do will still need to reach them?" Jaken inclined his head and stepped aside for his captain to take over the helm. Sesshomaru nodded his head and took over the helm; he missed navigating his fine ship. His hands rested upon the helm with comfort and ease.
"Well I have some good news and I have some bad news Captain. The good news is that we have passed the isles of Cape Verde and are now set for course to the Caribbean…" Jaken stopped, he glanced over to see Sesshomaru glaring at him and raised an elegant eyebrow in question as to why had had stopped.
"Jaken, you stopped, continue I am not in the mood to be dealing with your insolent behavior at the moment. I have much on my mind and I would like to get through this night without getting a migraine." Sesshomaru's voice was weary; he was both exhausted and irate from the long days of traveling and barely getting any sleep. His eyes were tired and dull, usually they would be fierce and sly, but now they were just plain somnolent.
Jaken could see that his captain was worn out, he sighed in sympathy for his captain. He lowered his head while he spoke.
"The bad news is…well I took the liberty of calculating our approximant timing to arrive in the Caribbean and my results were not to what my captain would wish to hear. It will take us five to six weeks that is to say if the weather remains on our side. There seems to be no difference but in fact there is. It would usually take us four weeks to enter Caribbean water, but with the season of harsh winds and waters, our arrival will be of long progress I'm afraid."
Sesshomaru drummed his claws against the helm, his stunning face was impassive; he drew his hand from his hair and sighed. He looked down at his first mate and inclined his head in understanding.
"If that is the case of this situation first mate Jaken, than you nor I can tempt faith. We will just have to follow the currents and hope for the best, but we will continue being rash. We must see if we can shorten the timing and see if it is possible to disembark in no less than four weeks. I will put you up to this task Jaken, do not fail me."
"Aye Captain Blood, I will see what I can do to make us arrive at your set timing. If luck is indeed on our side on this voyage, then we can surely arrive in one piece." Jaken reassured his captain will showing him his calculations he had done. Sesshomaru glanced over them and nodded his head.
"Very good Jaken, resume your watch on the mizzen top and keep an eye out for land, I will remain here navigating the ship for the rest of the night and partly in the morning to come. You will take my place will I am up and about overlooking how the ship is being run. You are now dismissed forward."
"Yes Captain, as you wish." Jaken leaned forward and dashed down the stairs, Sesshomaru watched as his first mate climbed up the rat lines to get to the mizzen top to begin the ten o' clock watch on his new set post for the night. The ten o' clock watch to six in the morning was the most difficult to stand. But it was manageable to get by through the cool nights.
Five to six weeks to enter Caribbean water, how long will this trip truly be for us all? I can only wonder if Inuyasha will wait for me in Tortuga or come in search for me. Which ever one he chooses to do, I will be more than happy to comply with, but I would prefer him waiting for me in Tortuga, it would be more amusing for us both considering he and I have both sailed there before and know our way around the islands with ease.
Will he come for me; is he that desperate to slay me? I still cannot see why he has called me out for a meaningless duel of this sort. Is he ignorant to die by my hand while we clash one another with our swords to the death? There is something more to this then meets the eye, but what the hell could it be? He plans something, but what? What on earth could it be? Damn, time is ticking by too slow for my taste.
Sesshomaru steered the helm calmly, he knew sailing while in a foul mood was dangerous to both him and his crew. He had to relax and let things form on their own, but he just wanted time to past and arrive to see Inuyasha.
It would seem that this night and the next few to come were on the captain's side, his hostile moodhad disintegrated away with the zephyr breezes of the night. Rin and Sesshomaru continued with their fervent affections with one another, but all ways with a set limit. A week had passed since they had left all signs of land and were now in open water.
With one week down and half way across the Atlantic Ocean, they were closing the gap between the malevolent pirate youkai and the hanyou. It would not be much longer before they confronted. As Sesshomaru and his ship sailed Atlantic Ocean, an irate hanyou captain roared orders to his crew of twenty.
April 9, 1685
On the open waters before between Tortuga and Jamaica…
Inuyasha sat on the edge of the maintop over looking his ship with ease. Besides him was ship's boy Shippou and ship's girl Kirara, both watching things with their captain with tranquility. The day was vivid and it was a perfect day to sail, but it also meant the ideal time for a pirate to attack an idle ship. Inuyasha held in his hands his telescope and kept an eye out for any signs of trouble. Shippou and Kirara were cavorting around him playing tag. Inuyasha felt his temper rise and he roared, "Knock it off both of you now! I will not be dealing with both your cavorting jests."
"Shippou and Kirara froze right where they were and gulped at their captain's sudden outburst. Usually it would take fifteen minutes to get to loose his short temper, but today it had only taken five minutes for them to have gotten on his nerves. Shippou and Kirara bowed their heads and replied softly, "Pardon us Captain Nobel for our horsing jests, we could not contain ourselves seeing as the day is so beautiful and all. We will leave you; I believe Kagome, Sango and Kikyou call us now!"
"Be it whatever the case you two, just cease your foolish behavior, we are at risk of being attacked at any moment and with the likes of you goofing off, it could cost us our lives. Now off with you both, those wenches of this ship call you forth." Inuyasha pushed Shippou and Kirara over the edge of the maintop and they both went tumbling down the rat lines.
Inuyasha looked over the side of the maintop and saw them land gracefully to their feet and went running below deck to find the girls who were sure to resign in the store room. Inuyasha sighed if relief, he had to wonder how he had let Miroku talk him into allowing the kitsune and the neko youkais aboard his ship. They were just children, they were no good to him during the heat of battle, but he realized they were good to have aboard his ship. Now the only thing that was killing him was the fact that he had three women on board his ship, which if he had taken serious towards sailor superstitions to heart, it was considered to be bad luck to have women aboard a ship and especially a pirate ship.
Shit Miroku made me bring them along; I should have ignored his protests and have left them back in Port Royal. But no the monk have persisted that we bring them along with us. Hn, I must admit though, when in times of battle, they have not failed me.
Inuyasha was startled from his thoughts when he heard Miroku calling him from below.
"Ah Captain Nobel, there you are, a kind word with you if you may spare me your time my good captain." Miroku flashed Inuyasha a gallant smile and waited patiently for his friend to climb down from the maintop.
"Miroku, cut the crap, what can I do for you today?" Inuyasha closed his telescope and jumped down from the maintop to land before Miroku who did not look at all startled, only amused.
"I beg pardon captain. I wish to talk to you with regards of last night's conversation that you and I shared. I have come to a conclusion that might interest you my good friend. Are you willing to hear this pirate out with sense?" Miroku stood before his captain with his arms folded across his chest. Inuyasha arched an elegant eyebrow in question to hearing his first mate's words.
"Oh I see. And what terms have you concluded with Miroku if I may be so daring to ask further for a reasonable answer from you. I want no damn jests Miroku; I have already had my fair share dosage of humor this morning from both our fine ship's boy and ship's girl. I think that is plenty would you not say the same?"
"Ah Inuyasha, you must lighten up. We are in the Caribbean for god's sake! We should be enjoying ourselves with rampages, women, riches, liquor and pleasure before Sesshomaru arrives. But no you are stern and impassive; oh wait the only damn emotions you seem to like to play is sternness, irate and most of all, moroseness! I will not have my dear captain weeping over his damn brother!"
Inuyasha blinked in bewilderment, he continued to glare impassively at Miroku before his words sank into his mind and his amber eyes widen. He grasped Miroku's wrist and escorted him to the front side of the ship where he knew it to be unoccupied for the moment. He threw Miroku's hand and glared exasperatedly at his first mate. He leaned against the railing of the front side of the ship and shook his head.
"My emotions are not of sternness, irate nor are they moroseness Miroku; they are just the sentiments that have decided to over take me for the time being until I come face to face with Sesshomaru. I cannot help it, I swear it to you. Hell I cannot find joy until he arrives then all will be settled and if I am destined to expire that day he reviles himself to me, then I accept my faith without complaint. My sincere apologizes Miroku for my overwrought that have played out these last few weeks. I will cease my insolent behavior and act like the bastard pirate hanyou I have been renowned as!"
Miroku smiled amused at his captain, this was the truth captain he knew and had come to adore. He smacked Inuyasha behind the back while continuing to smile brightly.
"Now that is the true captain I have come to know from our years of raining endless havoc, it is good to have you back friend and just in time at that too. Take a look over at the horizon. It would seem we now have a way to kill time in our wait for your half brother Inuyasha. Shall we ceases our glory or remain here idle?"
Inuyasha looked over his shoulder and saw what looked to be a Spanish galleon; a vindictive smile appeared upon the hanyou's sensuous lips. He pulled out his telescope and glared into it confirming the object sailing upon the horizon was indeed a Spanish galleon and a luxurious and wealthy one at that. Inuyasha handed the spying scope to his first mate, Miroku took the spying scope without question and looked into it.
"It would seem we have hit our luck captain. Shall we progress before they spot us?" Miroku closed the spying scope and handed back to Inuyasha, Inuyasha placed the spying scope back inside his jacket; he peeled off his jacket and unsheathed Tetsusaiga. He faced Miroku with a malevolent smile and tilted his head to the side.
"Why of course Miroku, they will never know what hit them. All hands on deck you lazy bastards! We have ourselves a target that is just begging to be seized by our brutal hands. Gunners stationed to your guns now, have your weapons ready fro when I give the signal to board the galleon. No one is to cross until I give the order!"
Inuyasha and Miroku stomped across the deck with their swords and pistols ready. Sango, Kagome and Kikyou emerged from the darkness of the hold; they held their pistols and cutlass at hand and were dressed skimpy. Miroku raised his eyebrow when he saw the three beauties surface from the hold ready for battle, Inuyasha on the other hand shook his head in disapproval to the manner of how they were attired.
"If either one of you is captured by a pirate, do not expect this captain to pay up the ransom they ask of either one of you. If you choose to dress like that, then you are held responsible for what occurs to you and your welfare. Where are Shippou and Kirara, they had best be station with Kohaku at the guns by this time now." Inuyasha ran his fingers through his hair and grabbed his tresses out of his face with a black ribbon so they would not interfere while he fought.
Kagome stepped forward and retorted, "Of course they are with Kohaku by now ready to do what they do best. As are we, we can take care of ourselves, that is why we are masters with both pistols and cutlasses captain." Kikyou and Sango both nodded their heads in agreement with Kagome's statement. Inuyasha rolled up his sleeves and shrugged gracefully.
"If that be the case then, I wish you all luck. Sango, Kikyou you will both manage the boarding hook, you are to shot it when I give the signal understand?" The captain stood before them with gleaming golden eyes set for the hunt and kill that was to come. Miroku smiled and chuckled under his breath, it was good to see their beloved captain back to his senses.
"Aye Captain Nobel, we will a wait for the signal to shot the boarding hook!" Both Sango and Kikyou replied in unison. Inuyasha and Miroku inclined their heads and walked off. They knew they would follow orders and fight gallantly even if they were mere women, but they had proven them selves useful to have around.
"Inuyasha, who do you think is the captain of this fine Spanish galleon before us? Could it possibly be someone we know?" Miroku grabbed his hair and removed his jacket and rolled up his sleeves. They continued to walk up to the star board deck where they stood over looking things.
"I would highly doubt it is someone we know Miroku, but if we are misfortunate enough to come across someone we do know, then we will still steal their riches and supplies without hesitation. We cannot be hold compassion while we fight."
"Understood Inuyasha, you should be glad we have something to do to keep your mind off of Sesshomaru."
"Yes I am thankfully to have something to occupy my mind from my brother for the time being. All right you lazy bastards, we are closing the distances now, drop all sails and don't let your guard down, they are surely to run from us, that is when we will fire a warning shot to tell them to surrender, if they fail to heed our warning, they we return fire with all force."
"It would seem the heavens have taken a liking to you captain to send you this distraction. Kohaku, Shippou, Kirara, the three of you will fire for their sails and mass, take them down to weaken them."
Kohaku, Shippou and Kirara all turned to face their superiors and inclined their heads that they would do just that. Miroku and Inuyasha smiled, it was good to be a well respected pirate king of the seven seas. The Shikon no Tama was closing the distance at an enthralling speed, everyone was set. Inuyasha waited just a few more meters before he prepared himself to give the signal.
Miroku pulled out his spying scope once more and looked through it with curiosity as to who they were going to come up against. His smiled widened almost comically when he rammed the spying scope into Inuyasha's chest. Inuyasha growled exasperatedly, but took the spying glass into his hands. He looked with in it and almost killed over from laughter. He pulled away from the spying glass and handed it back to Miroku.
"Oh shit it would seem this day has wished for us to be amused entirely. The Spanish galleon's bastard for a captain is Kouga! Hah, this day is just getting better and better! We have closed enough space between our ship and his, prepare and…OPEN FIRE NOW!" at Inuyasha's order all twenty guns released fire and attacked the Spanish galleon and his captain. Inuyasha brought his ship against Kouga's and he yelled, "Now Sango, Kikyou, shot the boarding hook!"
Miroku and Inuyasha jumped over the railing and along with every other pirate under their orders, they all boarded over to the other ship and began to fight with their victims. Swords, rifles, pistols, hand grenades, and any other weapons that could be found were used during this fight.
Miroku and Inuyasha were back to back as they fought; both were covered with blood and were smiling contently. The captain's first mate yelled over his shoulder, "Is this not the ideal way to revile one's nerves captain? Because I cannot think of another way, well besides sex, but this way is more amusing! To your right Inuyasha!" Inuyasha pushed back the sailor who had tried to strike him, he slashed the man with his sword and he died instantly, Inuyasha side stepped another stab and laughed.
"This is the ideal way to relive one of over bearing stress Miroku! To your left Miroku!" Both captain and his crew fought until Kouga was forced to surrender. Inuyasha and Miroku cleansed their swords and held onto them. Inuyasha had every sailor under the Spanish flag on their knees with his crew pointing a cutlass or aiming neither a pistol or rifle to their person.
"Damn you Captain Nobel, you may have seized my ship and riches, but you will never surpass that bastard of a brother of your! You are both nothing but worthless cowering dogs and kill for your own amusement!" Kouga had his hands tied behind his back and had a blade pressed to his neck. Kagome stood besides her loyal buccaneer girl friends and laughed bitterly.
Inuyasha shot them an annoyed glared meaning for them to be silent. Inuyasha knelt besides Kouga and with the butt of his pistol; he smacked the wolf youkai across the face. Kouga hit his head against the pillar he had been tied up against, Inuyasha grasped the front side of his shirt and growled exasperatedly, "How dare you insult by my self and my brother Kouga! We not cowards you bastard wolf, we have more guts then you along with all your pathetic wolves. Hang him; I will not have him committing blasphemy against me and my bastard half brother Sesshomaru. Or does any one go against my orders?"
No one spoke against Inuyasha's word, all remained silent. Miroku stared at his captain with amusement clearly written in his eyes, he took a step forward and said calmly, "Captain Nobel, let the bastard go free, he we surely die without our help. A more fitting punishment or death would be to keep him tied up where he is now and leave him stranded on his own galleon for the seagulls to kill him and since you are such a gentleman my captain, we can leave him with a pistol with one bullet."
Inuyasha stood up, and kicked Kouga in the stomach causing the wolf youkai to regurgitated blood. He faced Miroku with an annoyed look but grunted, "Fine, we will let him live and let the birds do our bidding. Alright crew, back to our ship, we sail with their riches and supplies. Threw the crew over board and show no mercy. Kagome, Kikyou, Sango, Shippou, Kohaku, back to the ship now. Miroku come, we can over back on board our ship now."
All did as they were told; Miroku and Inuyasha both jumped over the railing and landed gracefully back onto their beloved ship. Once everyone sailor was thrown over board and drowned, Inuyasha took to the helm and navigated them away from the wrecked ship. Miroku stood before Inuyasha with his back to his captain and addressed the pirates before him.
"A cheer for our brilliant Captain Nobel!" Miroku lifted a bottle of wine up into the air and cheered along with everyone else. Inuyasha looked away and muttered, "Why do you cheer, I just slaughtered an entire ship to satisfy myself and to get my mind off of Sesshomaru. There is nothing to celebrate about, only to morn for those who had perished under my hand…" Merriment was the key emotion that night aboard the Shikon no Tama, all got drunk, singed, danced and gambled the night away.
All were content besides the captain; he sat up on the foretop with his back to the festivities and faced the endless sea with despair. They were back in Tortuga with their new riches, but he continued to be dejected. He found himself yearning to see his brother more than what he could have ever thought possible.
"Sesshomaru, where are you? I have waited countless of nights for your expected arrive and I fail to show up. Have you guessed my true intentions as to why I have called you out? I can hope so; it would make things easier once we see each other again. Sesshomaru, my love please come to me…I will remain in this depressing state until you reveal your lovely self to me. And only then will I find both peace of mind and tranquilly, but most of all, my heart will cease to pain me in such over bearing way. Please come to me and liberate me from my…Miroku what the hell are you doing eavesdropping on me like this!"
Inuyasha growled fiercely, he bared his fangs and was ready to knock the monk with his fists for intruding on his private conversation. Miroku laughed and climbed up the ratlines and sat besides his captain.
"Calm down Inuyasha, I meant no offense; I just happened to notice you were not present down below and figured you would be here talking to yourself. Those were very impacting words Inuyasha, are you sure you mean them to such a high understanding?"
"So you heard me, yes I meant what I said. I will not rest until I see my brother again Miroku. I am falling into the state of depression, I feel so overwhelmed with these bothersome emotions. I can only hope he comes."
"I told you all ready Inuyasha, Sesshomaru will come. Do not doubt it, sooner then what we expect, we will see his ship on the horizon and then all will settle for you Inuyasha. Just be patient captain."
"I have been seeking patience within myself for years Miroku and I have failed to find any within me. But I will try again until I find something that can keep me under control until he shows up."
"And what do you proposal to grasp onto until Sesshomaru shows up Inuyasha? Perhaps a lovely girl, how about Kagome…" Inuyasha pushed Miroku playfully, but his eyes were serious to hell.
"No, I have something in mind that is sure to control me until I see him again. It is a potion that my mother gave me; she knew that I would begin having feeling for Sesshomaru once I had matured into an adult. She instructed me to take it when I saw the timing right and the timing right now is the ideal time to take it. I will be able to function as normal, only I will be under the effects of the potion and it will dissipate once Sesshomaru nears. Until he shows up, you will take over for me when I cannot function, understand Miroku?"
Miroku frowned in confusing, but nodded his head.
"Yes Inuyasha, I understand, but this potion of which you speak, is it safe for you to take it?"
"We will not know if I do not take it, will we Miroku? Cheers." Inuyasha pulled out the potion from his jacket and pressed the mouth of the bottle to his trembling lips. He tilted the bottle up and the liquid entered his mouth and went down his throat. Inuyasha dropped the bottle and passed out. Miroku caught Inuyasha from falling to his death; he held onto him and decided it was best to get him back to his chambers.
Miroku held Inuyasha in his arms and made his way with the hanyou. He jumped of the ratlines and made his way to Inuyasha's sleeping quarters; he opened the door and carried Inuyasha to his bed. The monk removed Inuyasha's jacket, weapons and shirt. He brushed away a few strands of his captain's mane from his exhausted face.
He stood towering over Inuyasha and whispered, "Ah Inuyasha. I hope you know what you are doing. I bid you good night and pleasant dreams of that handsome bastard brother of yours captain, until tomorrow then." Miroku walked out of the room and silently closed the door behind him.
Inuyasha fell into the world of unconsciousness and he liked it. The potion was beginning to affect his desires and was subduing him, or rather taming him until he and Sesshomaru looked into each other's identical eyes of rich sunlight. He had no idea on how close his brother was and it would be a matter of two more weeks before they saw each other again.
-End Chapter-
A/N: Well here is chapter 2; I hope you liked it and that it wasn't too boring. Their paths are crossing sooner than what was expected; it won't be long until Inuyasha faints once he sees his brother's ship in the horizon. Thank you so much for reading and hopefully you will all be so kind enough to review. I really appreciate all the reviews I got for chapter 1, thanks. I promise I'll post soon! Bye!