Disclaimer: I do not own any of the wonderful InuYasha characters created by Rumiko Takahashi, nor do I own any of the Greek gods listed within this story.
Evil Partnership
Zeus and Hephaestus were keeping watch over Kagome and the events going on in her time while Tenshi was training in their time. They knew both halves of the Miko would need guidance if the worlds were to be saved. What they didn't know was one of their own was out to sabotage their carefully made plans.
Hephaestus and Zeus watched the drama unfold before them. "What in Tartarus is Apollo doing?" Zeus boomed out loud when the pool before them revealed the fist fight between Apollo and InuYasha during Kagome's training. "He's supposed to be training Kagome, not fighting with the half demon." He started to pace in agitation. "Well, the Chosen One is a beautiful woman. We both know Apollo becomes easily infatuated with beautiful mortals, and the Hanyou is obviously jealous." Hephaestus observed. Zeus glared at him before returning his attention to the pool. He turned just in time to see Kagome summon an energy ball and blast Apollo, then screech "InuYasha- SIT!", knocking both the god and hanyou unconscious. Hephaestus chuckled before outright laughing. Zeus had a stunned look on his face that was priceless. "I knew that girl had spunk! No one else would dare interfere with a fighting god but her!" Hephaestus continued to laugh. Zeus started chuckling as well as they watched Kagome storm off muttering about baka-inus and baka-gods. "Well, I've had enough for one day." Zeus waved a hand over the pool and the images faded away. "Shall we go check on Tenshi to see how her training is progressing?" He suggested to Hephaestus. They were still chuckling over the last scene as they headed back to the training room. Neither had noticed the cloaked figure lurking in the shadows along the path Kagome had stormed down.
The cloaked figure silently observed as Kagome stormed off. 'So this is the Chosen One who will set things right. We'll see about that' the figure thought just before disappearing in a flash of blue.
Naraku was torturing Kagura for trying to plot against him when a cloaked figure appeared in the middle of his hidden castle. The sudden appearance of an intruder broke his concentration long enough for Kagura to escape the room. Naraku's red eyes glowed with rage at the interruption. "Insolent intruder! You will pay with your life!" Naraku roared as he released his miasma to fill the room. The cloaked figure waved a hand in the air, causing the miasma to dissipate instantly. "Whoa there! Didn't mean to ruin your playtime." The cloaked figure moved closer. "I came here to strike a deal with you, Naraku". Naraku's red eyes glittered dangerously as he tossed his long black hair to one side. "Why should I listen?" he demanded. "Because you and I are after the same thing. We both want to destroy the world by filling it with war and strife." Naraku's eyes narrowed. The cloaked figure continued. "I know a certain Miko is trying to get the Shikon no Tama from you. I also know said Miko is currently being trained by Greek gods to defeat you and restore the flow of time to its' intended course." The cloaked figure paused to let Naraku digest this information. "And how can you help me?" He growled at the figure. "I know her weaknesses. I also happen to know how to turn those weaknesses against her and her allies so they cannot succeed. If they do not succeed, the flow of time will remain as it is, on a collision course filled with mayhem and destruction."
Naraku considered the cloaked stranger with cold, calculating eyes. "Continue". The figure slowly walked around the room. "I have seen the future. If the Miko does not succeed, you will take over all of Japan, and eventually the entire world. The lands will be ravaged by war, famine, pestilence- three of my favorite things" the cloaked figure chuckled. "Interesting" Naraku pondered over this stranger's information. "I do not like having partners. They tend to become a liability. However, in your case, I will make an exception on one condition" He glared at the cloaked figure as if daring him to refuse. "And that is?" the figure prompted. "When you finish with the Miko, I want what's left." He grinned maliciously, thinking of the many plans he had for the Miko. "Agreed. So we have a deal?" The figure asked. "Yes, we have a deal. Now reveal yourself so I know who my partner is." Naraku demanded. The cloaked figure put down the hood, revealing tanned skin, shoulder length curly black hair, and a black beard & mustache. His dark brown eyes glittered with excitement as he swept into a bow and introduced himself. "I am Ares, Greek god of war. And you my friend will go down in history as the most bloodthirsty, badass bastard of a warlord this world has ever seen or will ever see again." The god and the hanyou both grinned evilly. "Now, sit back and enjoy the show as I destroy the Miko and her allies. I'll let you know when it's your turn to have fun with the Miko." In a flash of blue lightning, Ares was gone.