Love Lost, and Love Found
Disclaimer: Don't own them, InuYasha belongs to Takahashi-Sama.
Authors Note: Yes, I'm back from my long hiatus, I would like to deeply apologize for the lateness of this chapter. Now after much consideration I will be removing Reno and Mina from this story, I will explain how in the story, and instead I will be inputting Kirara, Shippou, and Shiori, I am doing this because I feel I have too many of my own original characters in. I hope you enjoy this new chapter, it has been a long time in the making, and I really should not have taken this long to update. Once again I would like to apologize for my absence and I hope you continue to read and review this story.
Chapter 12: And the Journey begins.
"Lady Kanjo! My brother has arrived with his group," InuYasha said as the assembled group entered the room.
Kanjo looked up from her cluttered desk and smiled at InuYasha and Kouga as they entered the room. Once her eyes landed on Sesshomaru she stood, approaching the noble lord with a sad smile.
"Sess, it has been far too long, I have missed you greatly. I am so happy that you were able to come, you have no idea how much this means to me." She sighed as she held him in a tight embrace.
"I agree Kanjo, it has been far too long; however it is good to see you again, I only wish our meeting was for a happier occasion. I can however guarantee you that I will do everything in my power to bring back your mate, okay?" Sesshomaru replied as he returned the hug and gave Kanjo a small smile.
InuYasha couldn't help but stare at his brother in shock; he knew that Kagome could have an amazing effect on people
"Now I would like all of you to take a seat, before you leave I would like to explain to all of you the severity of the situation at hand." Kanjo explained as she returned to her desk and sat atop it so that she was facing everyone.
Once everyone was seated Kanjo cleared her voice to speak only to be interrupted by a frantic Ginta, "Lady Kanjo, there is a western guard at the cave entrance he says that he has an urgent message for Lord Sesshomaru." Ginta explained with a great gasp as he bowed low in the presence of his Lady and Sesshomaru.
"Show him to this room, and ensure that we are left in the most absolute of privacy afterwards, do you understand Ginta?" Kanjo asked as she swung her feet freely from her position atop her desk.
"Yes My Lady, I will personally ensure that no one interrupts you." Ginta answered with another bow, before speeding from the room, only to return seconds later saying, "Lord Sesshomaru there is a small imp implying that he is your retainer. Would you like me to dispose of him?"
"Unfortunately the small imp is speaking the truth, tell him that I want him to stay with my dragon steed, and if he gives you any trouble, you have my permission to punish him for his audacity." Sesshomaru replied with a wave of his hand.
"Of course Lord Sesshomaru," Ginta said as he bowed once again, speeding from the room in the direction of the doors.
A few moments later a young InuYoukai was bowed low to Sesshomaru, a scroll held in his out stretched hand.
Sesshomaru accepted the scroll with a nod of his head, allowing his guard to stand. He then quickly scanned through the letter, his eyes narrowing with anger as he reached the end.
"What does it say Sess?" Kanjo asked as she tilted her head in a silent question.
"My guards have sensed the approach of Northern youkai… My mate worries for the safety of out children, and most of all the well being of our eldest son Shippou. I myself fear for all of my castle's inhabitants… Seros is truly is a fool if he thinks he can ambush the Western Lands and succeed."
"Reno, I would like you to return home, prepare our troops to defend the Western Castle at all costs. I would also like you to send Shippou here with the short sword located in my office. It is about time that Shippou learns to defend himself and those that he holds dear. Reno, I place you in charge of my mate and my daughters safety, should anything happen to them I will hold you personally responsible. Inform Lady Kagome that all will be well, and that I will return home as soon as possible." Sesshomaru ordered after reading the note.
Reno nodded his head, and after giving his brother a hug goodbye, he left.
Meanwhile InuYasha was staring questioningly at Shirey who seemed to be thinking hard about something, after a while she glanced at Mina who nodded.
"What's up Shirey?" he finally asked as Shirey shook her head and sighed.
"Sesshomaru, I humbly offer my services to you, I believe that Shirey will fare well enough on her own during this mission. I also feel that my scythe would be a suitable aid the defending you palace and lands." Mina offered as she stood and bowed low to Sesshomaru in a sign of respect and honour.
Sesshomaru stared at Mina seriously for a few moments before giving a slight nod of the head. "Despite the prejudice that I hold towards your species, I feel I can trust you. Mina, you have my permission to travel to the Western lands and aid Reno in protecting my lands." Sesshomaru said as Mina smiled up at him.
Once she had his permission Mina quickly jumped to her feet and nodded to Shirey, "May the speed of your ancestors guide you to victory My Lady," and with that she sped from the room, leaving Kouga, InuYasha, Shirey, Jirou, and Sesshoumaru to continue on their journey.
"So, Sesshomaru, now that your lands are safe, what course of action do you believe we should take?" Kouga asked as he glanced at the regal lord who seemed to be deep in thought.
"First we must await the arrival of Shippou then I believe we should begin to travel northward towards Seros' lands." Sesshomaru said as he cast Kanjo a brief glance before turning his attention to InuYasha who seemed to be thinking about something.
"What troubles you InuYasha?" he asked as he raised an eyebrow in his younger siblings' direction.
"I dunno, do you really think that the five of us are going to be enough to face the entire Northern army?" InuYasha asked as he gazed about the room with a worried look about him.
"Like, I don't mean that we're not strong enough, but I mean there's five, soon to be six of us planning on facing the entire Northern army. Do we really stand a chance?"
"Well InuYasha, what do you suggest we do?" Kanjo asked from her perch atop her desk.
"Well, we could ask Miroku to come along, I know he would love to come along, hmm, other then that I don't know…" InuYasha suggested after a few moments of thought.
"By Miroku, do you happen to mean that lecherous monk that used to travel around with you and Kagome before Naraku was killed?" Kouga asked as he glanced at InuYasha skeptically.
"Yes; however despite the… lecherous tendencies of Miroku, he is actually quite a good fighter, even if he doesn't have the wind tunnel." InuYasha explained with a sigh.
"Even I have to agree, for a human the monk is quite the capable fighter…" agreed Sesshomaru.
"So it is agreed, once young Shippou arrives you shall head off to pick up this Miroku character then you shall travel to the Northern Lands where you shall challenge Seros and save Mekrd!" explained Kanjo as she smiled at InuYasha, Kouga, Shirey, Sesshomaru, and Jirou.
End Of Chapter!
Hello, okay, I know crappy and confuzzling chapter but the next one shall make much more sense. Please read and review.
Milana Despana