Love Lost, and Love Found.
Disclaimer: Don't own em', never will.
This chapter is pretty short compared to others and the next one, but I needed to explain something that would be important to the story.
Chapter 8: Imprisonment
InuYasha and Kouga arrived at the cave entrance within seconds.
They were shocked at the sight that met them there.
There was a man with long white hair and bright green eyes, who wore white armour similar to Kouga's. He seemed to be badly injured and had a smell of fear upon him.
InuYasha turned questioningly towards Kouga and asked, "Who's he?"
"My brother in law Jirou the white wolf, he's Kalia's mate and Zeke's father." Kouga explained as he approached Jirou with InuYasha following in behind.
"My love, what happened? Where is my father, did not all go well on your journey to the North?" Kalia asked as she leaned over her husband and began to heal his wounds.
"No my mate, we were ambushed during our journey to the North. The demons who attacked us bore the symbol of the Northern lands. Your father was captured and I barely escaped with my life." Jirou explained as he winced from the pain.
"How dare Lord Seros attack my husband? His treachery has gone far too far. Ryoku, I want you to set out towards the south. Once you get there inform Lord DanDegu of the situation, and ask him if he can aid us in an attack against the North." Kanjo ordered, sending one of the clan's fastest runners off.
She then turned to Kouga and InuYasha, "I would like the two of you to represent the east. Are you willing to do this for me?"
InuYasha and Kouga turned to each other and nodded, "We would be honored to represent the East." Kouga said as he punched his palm in determination.
"Good, Ginta, I would like you to travel to the Western Lands and inform Lord Sesshomaru of the situation. Then ask him if he would be able to aid us in our quest." Kanjo said, sending Ginta on his way.
"InuYasha, will you be okay with your brother being here?" Kouga asked with a worried voice.
"Yes, I am actually happy that he is with Kagome. Had it not been for him I never would have realized my feelings for you." InuYasha said as he gazed lovingly into Kouga's eyes.
"Awww, my baby's finally found someone to love! I'm so proud of you Kouga, and what a catch!" Kanjo squealed as she hugged Kouga and InuYasha.
"MOM! Lemmie go! I cant breathe…" Kouga wheezed as his face reddened in embarrassment.
(A.N. Don't you hate it when parents do that?)
"Um, I hate to ask a stupid question… but exactly who is Seros?" InuYasha asked as he shyly ran his hands through his pitch white hair.
"Oh InuYasha, there is no such thing as a stupid question. But in order to tell you of who Seros is I should tell you the story of the four Lords. Come with me and I will tell you of the story of the four Lords and the four Lands. Kanjo said as she led the way to her chambers.
Upon entering the room Kouga and InuYasha sat down next to each other on a large pile of furs. Once she was also seated Kanjo turned to InuYasha and began.
"The story begins a long time ago, about four thousand years to be exact. You see four thousand years ago this was a barren land, until four very powerful youkai's came over from the mainland. The was the great wolf demon, Kouga's great-grandfather, the great dog youkai, who was your great-grandfather InuYasha, the was also the great Phoenix Youkai, and the Great Cheetah Youkai.
Upon arriving in Japan these four men decided upon how to divide the land up evenly between them. The lush lands to the West would go to the most powerful of the four, The Great Dog Youkai. The dangerous rocky terrain to the East would go to the most courageous of the four, The Great Wolf Youkai. The flatlands of the South would go to the fastest of the four, The Great Cheetah Youkai, and finally the highlands of the North would go to the wisest of the four, The Great Phoenix Youkai.
Many years passed, the four great lords passed on to the next world leaving their firstborn children to rule their designated lands. However with these new leaders came new problems. You see the Lady of the North despised the other Lords. She tried many a time to wipe out the remaining three lords, but she never succeeded in these endeavors. This hatred was passed down to her heir Seros who is the current lord of the North. Just as Sesshomaru id is the Western Lord, DanDegu is the Southern Lord, and my mate Mekrd is the Eastern Lord.
However three centuries ago a new problem arose in the North. It seemed Seros was able to obtain help from the mainland. He now has an enormous number of reptilian youkai at his disposal. A great war is on the horizon. Shortly before you joined with us Lord Mekrd took a small group of his most elite warriors- leaving behind Kouga should anything happen- on a peace mission to Seros in a hope to reason with him. After what we just seen at the cave entrance with Jirou I think it is safe to say that mission was a failure. Furthermore Seros now holds my mate captive. Now do you understand InuYasha?" Kanjo asked after explaining her story.
"Yes, thank you for explaining it to me; however I got one question. You know how both my brother and your mate are Lords currently, I was just wondering, how old is Sesshomaru if he is a Lord at the same time as Kouga's father?" InuYasha asked with a perplexed look on his face.
"Your brother just reached his Nine hundred and seventh year recently. He is only two years younger then Mekrd actually; your father waited a long time before having children again after Sesshomaru was born. He has actually only been a Lord for a little over Two hundred years." Kanjo explained as she leaned back on the pile of rugs she was perched upon.
"Thank you again for clearing that up for me. Hopefully with the aid of the South and my brother we will be able to defeat Seros." InuYasha said finally after thinking for a few moments.
"Yes, hopefully… Now I wan the tow of you to go rest up. The Southern representatives will take at least a week to get here. Similarly the Western representatives will also take a few days to arrive. I have one last request of you though before you leave," Kanjo trailed off as she watched the men stand up.
"I would like you to take Jirou with you; he is a cunning warrior and will be a great asset to your journey." Kanjo said, "Also I would be eternally greatful if you could bring Mekrd home to me." Kanjo finished with a soft smile.
"You can count on us mother," Kouga said as he and InuYasha left the room closing the door in behind them.
Once the door was closed Kanjo looked up towards the the heavens and silently prayed, "Oh great Kamis who watch over us all, please watch over Kouga and Mekrd, also guide those who will be taking this journey to the North. And finally please watch over Kouga and InuYasha as they grow closer…"
Outside of Kanjo's chambers…
"Hey, InuYasha… I was wondering if you might possibly want to stay with me tonight?" Kouga asked scuffing his fee on the cold cave floor.
"I would love too," InuYasha said with a soft smile.
Milana: Hi everyone!
Sesshomaru: Milana that is not how Japan looks like…
Milana: So… it's called poetic license.
Jakotsu: Hey Inny baby! Now that your gay will you be my man? I would still really love to taste your blood. licks lips creepily
InuYasha: Eek! Kouga-kun Hide me! dives in behind Kouga
Milana: Security!! We have a villain in the wrong fic.
Jakotsu: But I wanna be in this fic….
Milana: No! You're in my other fic, now shoo or I'll have you end up with Jaken.
Jakotsu: See yah…
Jaken: Why is it always me?
Milana: Anyways next chapter there will be a partial lemon between out two favourite men. Please read and Review, oh and next chapter will go up on Easter Monday.
Milana Despana