Chapter 11

Sayuri arrived at Kurama's realm, unconscious. She came to an hour later after the first potion with kitsune blood in it was administered.
Kitsuro was the first one she saw.
"Kurama provided for me again," said Sayuri amazed. She tried to sit up but was too weak to do so on her own. She was helped to sit up and drink. First, a glass of water. Second, a glass of tea and lastly, a goblet of watered wine. She lay back after that before sitting up again. This time she met all the elders. She instantly felt at home among them. Two days later, Sayuri introduced Inuyaru to them. She was then introduced to the people. She was assigned three maids who eagerly served her. She wrote to Kagome and to Kaede.

A routine was quickly set up. Sayuri rose at dawn to bathe. Next, she had water, the potio and tea for breakfast before sleeping until 11. Rising, she would walk. First, her room. Second, the corridor and finally the gardens. At noon, she had breakfast again. She walked again and slept until supper time.
After a month, the healers examined their Lord's jinnchuriki. They were pleased to report that she was much improved. They allowed her to try changing the diet. She could now have broth, watered wine and raw eggs for the midday meal. She was glad and again wrote her soul twin along with Kaede that she was improving.
One day Kitsuro came to Sayuri as she was preparing to walk. He dismissed the maids and walked with the young lady himself. He and she knew why. "We elders were talking," he said. "You want me to merge with Kurama?" asked Sayuri.
"Yes. All of the realm sees you as our leader. However, our enemies do not. If you merged with Kurama, his strength would truly become yours. His wisdom and power would become yours," said the silver fox.
Sayuri considered his words. Inquiring after the ceremony, she decided to do it. She sent an invitation to Inutaisho, Inukimi, Inumaru and Kagome to come. They did and after the ceremony, a celebration was held. She had found her place. Kagome was pleased to see her soul twin becoming healthy. She reminded Sayuri of her promise.
Sayuri had already spoken to Kitsuro and the elders about this. She arranged with them to come back with Kagome and spend what time she needed to fulfill it. She was greeted cordially by Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru said, "I am ready to fight you."
"Tomorrow, Lord Sesshomaru. Tomorrow I promise," said Sayuri. She smiled and went to her room to lie down. She rested for an hour before rising to visit Iku.
Iku greeted Sayuri warmly. "It is good to you doing well." She looked at her lady's swelling abdomen. "Your pregnancy seems to be coming along well."
"Yes. My three are growing. Inuyaru is proud. He sees me often. He wants to be here tomorrow for the fight."
Iku looked at Sayuri and asked, "Are you sure that is wise?"
"I am. All will be well. I need this fight for different reasons, " said Sayuri. She watched the healer look askance, but then nodded.

The next day Sayuri walked to the field with Kagome. They arrived to find all of the Western lands' residents gathered to witness this. She smiled.
Sesshomaru appeared and Sayuri stepped forward. He watched her eye him. He saw her tilt her head to the side. He heard her ask, "You ready?" His responce was a nod.
Sayuri then brought her hands together in five swift motions. She watched him frown as four others appeared beside her.
Sesshomaru frowned as four copies of the female before him appeared. He asked, "What is this?"
"A technique known in my former world though none can use them like I can," said Sayuri. She and two clones grouped together to create a rasenshuriken while two attacked Sesshomaru who cut them in two with his poison whip. She stood holding the strange thing while the other two attacked Sesshomaru. This time he cut one in two while the second caught hold of his whip. Dragging him close, the last clone held him in position. Sayuri threw the rasenshuriken and he was hit.
Everyone gasped as their lord was surrounded by a light blue energy. It vanished and he was bleeding. They watched for a few seconds and he was healed. Sesshomaru attacked now. Drawing Tokijinn, he charged. He saw her make an L shape with both hands. He continued to run at her even as fire and lightning appeared to come out of her fingers to form two swords. They clashed. Sayuri met Sesshomaru's blade with her fire one and thrust with her lightning one. She was blocked. They separated and she charged in this time. She was blocked and thrust back. She charged and was met again.
Inukimi saw what Sayuri had meant. She looked at her mate and her other son. She saw they too were thrilled by the sight.
Inumaru felt his beast rattle against his cage. Inutaisho too was struggling to reign in his other side.
The soldiers watched their sovereign fight his mate's sister. They felt torn. On one hand, they admired her power, but on the other hand, they were loyal to their lord.
Sesshomaru and Sayuri fought until she could not continue.
Sesshomaru watched Sayuri be led off the field. Then he addressed his soldiers. He told them, "It is a good thing to compliment the strength of my opponent. Lady Sayuri is my twin's mate. In fact, I suggest you all think about getting her to teach you all. You are seasoned warriors, but she fights with skills even I have not seen before."
Meanwhile Kagome and Iku were scolding Sayuri.
Sayuri huffed. "I told you. . everything is fine. The boys just decided they had had enough." She slowly drank some tea. Her every nerve vibrated with energy. She rested as it settled. She was enjoying this rush of adrenaline.

At supper that night, Sesshomaru asked Sayuri about the skills she had demonstrated. He listened intently to what she told him. He requested that she think about teaching his men. She promised she would and then announced that in two days she would leave to fulfill a promise.
Inutaisho asked her, "What is this promise?"
"I will raise Rin, Kanna and Kohaku from the dead." Sayuri's statement caused everyone around her to pause. They did not understand how she could do this.
It was Kagome who asked, "How can you?"
"Kagome, it is not easy to explain. All I know is that the three have a seal on them that will allow them to live," said Sayuri. She took a sip of her beef broth.
The family saw Sayuri did not wish to speak more on this. So Inukimi asked, "What will their bedroom look like?"
"I want to keep them near me. The two boys will be first. Then later their human sister. " Sayuri looked thoughtful as she stroked her abdomen. She still feared the coming of those who worked with Danzo. She knew he would not give her up easily. Seeing Sayuri look pensive, Inutaisho asked, "What do you fear? "
"There is a man in my village who seeks to wield the power of Kami. His name is Danzo. He is called the Shinobi of Darkness. He wishes to break my will. . to control my spirit and use me as a living weapon. With the Kyuubi inside me, I am the strongest jinnchuriki. " Sayuri paused to drink some more broth. She waited to see what questions would come. Inutaisho asked, "How could he?" He was confused.
"In my world, our lords are called daimyos. There are five large lands and several small ones. Each large lsnd has a ninja village. So do a few of the small ones. Each village is run by a kage in the daimyo's name. My village is the largest. Our leader is called Hokage. Under the hokage is a council. Danzo is one of three."
"You still haven't answered how," pointed out Kagome. She saw her soul twin look at her. She sensed this was not easy for her to tell.
Sayuri stood slowly and paced a little as she gathered her thoughts and strength. She was willing to tell this, but it did not come easily. "The shinobi are from a collection of clans. Some specialize. One of these clans is called Uchiha. Their members have an ocular jutsu that allows them to copy techniques and control others. Danzo has somehow stolen the strongest of these. He will use this on me and thus accomplish his plans. At least, he thinks to."
"Oh?" asked Inukimi.
"Yes. Our village has seen five hokages. My father was the Fourth. It was my dream to follow his footsteps. Now Kami wills differently. Still, I must return at some point. My father's clan, the Namikaze, and my mother's, the Uzumaki, are all dead. I alone can wield their skills. This will allow me to defeat Danzo. My children must not be found. Especially my demon sons." "If you are stronger, why worry?" asked Sesshomaru. He had seen her strength.
"Danzo does not stand alone. He has those that specialize in conquering the mind and body. They can help him defeat me. My will is strong, yes, but I stand alone. Danzo plans to break my will by forcing me to rebuild our village's warriors.
In my world, demons are worthless. We are to be used. "
Inumaru asked, " What will you do? "
"I know not. Now I must sleep. The ressurrecting will require much strength. My sons will be born soon. I bid you all a good night."