Declaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. Rumiko Takahashi does.
Chapter 1
Beyond the Abyss
When he first opened his eyes, all he saw was a swirl of different kinds of blue hues with a tint of pink and purple. He had no clue where he was, nor how he got there, but he decided that maybe this was the abyss towards hell. He just closed his eyes the second time and succumb to his fate.
When he opened his eyes the second time, he was at some shore of some land. This seriously got him confused. He thought he was going to hell, but maybe God gave him a second chance and washed him ashore. He stood up; taking mind that his helmet was gone but he had his gear with him. Surprised, he concluded this must be another grace from God. With a smile, he checked his gear: he had his survival kit, his Glock, and his combat knife. All was well; the night has gone by replaced by the day with the sun shining and few clouds drifting. His main priority now was to find civilization, and along the way some food and water. This adventure will surely test his survival skills.
When he walked along the shore, he couldn't find a single town. He had already concluded that this was not the Bahamas, nor was he in the Indies, and thankfully not in Cuba. This was not Florida obviously, so where the hell is he? The weather was kind of cool yet humid but not freezing. It was a comfortable weather for him and he liked it that way. The temperature was just right, and the air was just fresh. It was like global warming doesn't exist at all. He would love to contemplate the weather and surroundings had his stomach not growled or his throat feeling parched.
Leon decided to set camp for the meantime and rejuvenate his strength before setting out. He found a cave near a cliff with an arc and set camp there. He gathered any drift woods he found and prayed that it would start a fire. He opened his survival kit and took out a metal match. He used his combat knife to grate the driftwood to gather a pile of wood fiber and then used the metal match to start a spark. With a few scrapes from the knife on the metal match, the sparks did its work and began burning the fibers. He grabbed the burning fibers in his hands and blew on them, making the tiny ember grow and smoke more eye-stinging before settling it down and feeding it with small twigs. Slowly the ember grew and Leon threw in driftwoods without killing the fire. Finally a small fire start and Leon smiles at his success. Now that he has fire, it is time to hunt.
He took off his flight suit and put it near the fire to dry. Then he took off his packs and holsters and place it away from the fire but near his flight suit. Then he took off his boots, pants and shirt, and grabs his combat knife to start hunting.
-Present Day, USS Canis Majores–
"Base to wolf, respond! Base to Wolf!"
"Sir, it's been three hours now sir. When the plane got there, he was nowhere in sight..."
"Sir, the Flight Commander is requesting permission to cease the search sir!"
"Sir, rescue team has reported no sigh of Lieutenant Carter, sir!"
"I believe it's time to call off the search sir... we're just wasting our men for an arrogant soldier..."
"Arrogant yes. Worthless, no! I don't care how long it takes; we cannot afford to lose a man his calibre."
"... but Captain... we have matters to attend besides this search! It has been three hours, and sending our men to the Bermuda Triangle is like sending them to a battlefield with only a pistol!"
"I don't care! Continue the search!"
"Captain!"
"Sir, rescue team has sent a distress signal!"
"Flight Commander is now returning. All pilots are accounted for, with the exception of the wing-man."
"Captain!"
"..."
"..."
"... Rescue Operation... is terminated... tell all rescue teams to rendezvous with the Canis Majores. Send in a rescue chopper to the distress signal."
"A wise decision Captain..."
"... Leon was a man of his own calibre unmatched by our most Elite. It will be a shame to our country to have such a skilled soldier gone from her service... but I pity the Admiral, having his only son gone..."
"... Captain..."
"I'll break this news to the Admiral personally..."
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United States Navy
Navy Seal
Lieutenant Leonidas "Leon" Constantine Carter
While in route to USS Canis Majores
Is announced
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MIA
-Unknown-
He came back with a bigger smile than before. He managed to catch himself two big lobsters, two BIG lobsters! His luck must have increased since he stumbles upon this land.
"hmmm lobster for lunch, how lucky!"
He sticks both the lobsters in two long sticks and put it over the fire. Now it was water that was his main concern. Salt water was an obvious no-no, so he decided on coconut juice, and luck was once again on his side when he found a coconut tree with a batch of coconuts. He knew the coconut juice won't be enough to quench his thirst, but it'll have to do for now. He grabbed three coconuts and walk back to camp.
When his hearty meal ended, he sported his uniform back but kept his flight suit tied around his waist. The temperature wasn't hot, but the trek would make him sweat alot. He tried looking for a way up the cliff but found none so he decided to climb it.
It was high, probably around twenty-five high, and it would be one mean fall if he ever took the wrong step, so Leon braced himself and secured his pack turning it into a butt pack. He folded his flight suit and put it inside his pack, making sure it doesn't get caught by any sharp rocks. He began by grabbing a strong part of the cliff and jumping up to grab another part of the cliff; he secured his footing on a strong protruding rock and did the same afterwards as he climbs the cliff. It was tiring, especially when there was no safety line, and when he reach the top he couldn't help but utter a "yes!" in success.
He surveyed the surrounding for any possible existence of sentient being, only to find that there was none and the only sentient beings were trees and more trees.
"Urgh... The forest... this will be tough." He mumbled before making his way through the forest. He reminded himself that if there's a forest, there should be fresh water, which makes him a bit optimistic.
-Ancient Japan-
No one knew why demons suddenly appeared, where they have come from and from what being they have been sired from. No one knew but the fact that they have come to rampage the humanity they believe existed only in their lands. They have prayed to their Gods for salvation and safety, most of which are granted by the warrior-priestess they believe is the daughter of their Goddess Amaterasu. But they knew that she alone is not enough to rid the demons from their lands, so they prayed only to be answered by a looming cloud above and more death. They did not expect the master of these demons to appear before them, declaring the end of their peace and prosperity by the hands of his demons.
Even warrior-priestess Midoriko was powerless to stop this powerful force. She could only stand by and defeat as many in coming demons and protect as many villages as possible. Defending was her only option... for now.
Meanwhile above the heavens, dark clouds and roaring thunder echoes about the halls of Amaterasu's Castle as five figures scurries the halls with their feet thundering the floor, in synch with the thunders below the castle. It was an open hall and chaos and clouds called be seen below. Four of the Gods gave their queen a concern look as they attempt to make the angry Sun Goddess choose the most wisest of the two decisions, which was to abandon their domain and seek refuge in the house of Zeus. However their Queen was adamant into taking arms and defeat the opposing force they know will come shortly.
"Your Highness, we must make haste and take refuge in Apollo's Temple!" The fiery divine phoenix Suzaku urged her queen, concern about her safety more than anything else, but the angry Goddess refuse as she brought up the name of her beloved fallen Goddess.
"I will end that devil's life with my own hands. For Isis!"
"But my Lady! He has come for you!" The brute of the four guardian Gods, Genbu, roared with a desperate tone, hoping that pointing out who the target is is enough to get through their Queen's rage. Unfortunately, the Sun Goddess's lust for revenge overpowered any rational sense.
"How fortunate, he will finally meet the one who will claim his life."
"My Lady, I beseech you, have you not learned anything from our last encounter with that devil? He is powerful, not even two sun gods can defeat him." Suzaku pointed out, but this only fed more wood to their Queen's fearsome rage.
"I am not as weak as I was before."
Having enough of their Queen's foolishness, the benevolent of the Guardian Gods stomped her foot causing a huge thunder and lightning below. She knew this will be problematic for the humans, but her priority right now is her Queen and not the humans. Everyone stopped their movement, and for ones Amaterasu stared at the Dragon Goddess with pure amazement and shock.
"My Lady!-"
But her roar was cut off by a sudden quake and tilt of the castle, causing the Gods to brace themselves and crouch down.
"There you are, my love..." Came a very ominous and deep voice
-Sengoku Era, Kaede's Village-
It was peaceful in Kaede's village, it has been for eight years since Naraku's death. Sango and Miroku were blessed with three children, though the monk was adamant on making more, but the tired Sango refused and ask for a graceful period of not giving birth for a while. Although this did not meant that their nightly activities has stopped, much to Inuyasha's chagrin.
However despite the pheromone-scent coming from the monk's home filling most of his nights, it did help him on releasing his own with his beloved former time-travelling miko. Though the monk is clearly adamant on making more children than any man in the village, the half-demon and miko were willing to wait until a certain half-breed is ready which explains why they have not yet conceive a child together.
Thanks to Inuyasha and his party, Kaede's village was considered a haven for refugees, unlike most villages ravaged by war, bandits, and demons. The village militia would suffice in protecting the village, however due to them being ill equipped in offensive and defensive weapons, as well as lacking skills in combat and warfare, the village will surely be over-run by a second wave shortly after the village's first victory. Despite bordering between demon and human, Inuyasha was considered a savior and a friend by the villagers, even going so far as to be called "Lord" or "Master".
He didn't appreciate the attention or this title they bestowed upon him, but it did affect his ego a little bit, much to Kagome's annoyance, but this of course earn him a kiss from the ground if he ever strayed from proper behaviour and ego.
"SIT!" echoed followed by a THUD and a groan. The villagers couldn't help but sigh and went along their duties, unfazed by this sudden event. It was, after, very usual... very normal.
Miroku and Sango look on to the direction of the sound and could only guess what will happen next, which their guess was correct as Inuyasha dashed away from Kagome's direction and into the forest where he is usually seen venting off his frustration and anger. The couple look at each other and Sango left to check up on Kagome. Miroku sighed and went back inside his home to where his children are seen eagerly waiting for their father's teachings.
Kagome, seen in her usual miko attire, huffed and swept the floor around the shrine she just tended, clearly angry. Sango sighed and walk towards the angry miko and ask what was wrong.
"That Inuyasha! Urg sometimes I wonder why I even fell for him!"
"What did he do to make you this upset?"
Kagome didn't turn around, but continue on sweeping the floor for unseen dirt on the obviously spotless ground "I asked him about helping the villagers with the rice field now that old Kaguro has retired from tending the fields."
"You mean great rice master Kaguro?"
Kaguro, considered as the Great Rice Master Kaguro was an expert in anything related to rice farming. He would do the hoeing, the sorting, the tending, the planting, the drying, and even the threshing, everything as long as it is related to the crop. Normally responsibilities would be evenly distributed to groups that are skilled in certain farming areas, but Kaguro was an all ace rice farmer and a valuable asset to the village's economy. Now that he has retired, the harvesting of rice was slowly declining but not in a dangerous level. Everyone could still eat until their stomachs are full, but the cost of rice was slightly more expensive than usual.
"Yes, him, but Inuyasha flat out refuses saying that he already has too much in his hands protecting the village and hunting for wild animals."
"And I saw him not too long ago sleeping without a care in the world..."
"Exactly! That lazy Inuyasha, once he returns, he's in for a number of sits..." Kagome gritted her teeth, her hands threatening to break the brooms neck.
Sango, however, was slightly angry at Inuyasha but not like Kagome's rage. Kagome's anger somewhat scared Sango for she had never seen the miko this angry at Inuyasha ever. Maybe it was the heat that was affecting the miko, it was hot after all. Sango sighed and offered her hand on helping Kagome clean the rest of the shrine, despite it being spotless already, and the miko gladly accepts.
Meanwhile, Inuyasha leaped through trees and branches, eyeing for any animal and hopefully demons for him to slay. What was wrong with Kagome anyway? She has never been this pushy towards him, so what's the big deal? So what if he doesn't want to help the villagers with the field, it doesn't mean he deserves a very powerful sit for denying the simple request.
Inuyasha growled in annoyance, finally eyeing a small rabbit demon.
'What's her problem anyway!'
As he was about to slay the helpless demon, he caught a whiff of something unusual. He stopped and tried to process the scent. It smelt like... like... nothing? He took another whiff and look at the direction the scent came from. It really smells like nothing at all, or maybe it was a scent unexplainable like that weird scented liquid Kagome used for her hair eight years ago.
Inuyasha followed the scent, determined to find out where it came from and who the scent belongs to. If it's anything dangerous, he will surely kill it before it harms Kagome.
-Ancient Japan-
The building behind them made the Dragon Goddess shed a tear as the castle slowly crumbles under the devil's power.
The four guardians turned into their true forms, escaping their domain with their Queen lying unconscious on Seiryuu's back. The four guardians were heavily wounded, but not to the extent like their bleeding Queen.
"We must hurry!" Byakku commanded, his wounded hind legs forbidding him from running faster.
"Urg..." Amaterasu groaned as she slowly opened her eyes and registered where she was. When she noticed huge light blue scales and silky blue mane, she whispered the guardian's name "Seiryuu?"
The said guardian nearly halted but knew that if she were to stop, the devil will surely catch up to them. "My Lady! Are you alright?"
Hearing this, the rest of the guardians look at the injured Sun Goddess with concern and couldn't help but yell her name in relief.
"Lady Amaterasu!"
"The rest of you..." Amaterasu smiles and a lone tear shed from her eyes, "I am deeply sorry... for my imprudence... I should have listened to you all."
"My Lady please... just rest..." Seiryuu begged
"That devil... he will surely bring destruction amongst my humans... I cannot leave them..."
"My Lady! Please!" Byakku's commanding voice shook with emotion. The Sun Goddess loved her humans, and her passion was enough to bring the mighty Byakku to tears.
"I must return... if you four do not wish me to be with my humans, then I relieve you of your duty and free you from any extended responsibilities. What you do with your life is no concern of mine." Amaterasu slowly stood up and with burning determination in her eyes, she declared herself, "I am Amaterasu, a Sun Goddess, a Chief Goddess, a Goddess to my Humans whom I created in my domain. I will not leave my creation, my responsibility!"
The thunder roared along with her declaration and she jumped from Seiryuu's back. Suzaku attempt to catch the Goddess with her talons, Seiryuu with her hands, and Byakku and Genbu with their mouths, but the Goddess was gone. Gone from their world, gone from this era.
The four guardians returned to their rightful domain and confront the Devil on their own.
The battle lasted until the human warrior-priestess sacrificed herself to destroy powerful demons that ambushed her and to seal the demon's master.
With the demon master gone, asleep within the domain of Amaterasu, and as the frequency of demonic wars decreases the four guardians hid themselves from humanity. They slept in four areas of Japan, blessing their territory with protection and harvest, waiting for the advent of their Queen.
Despite the Great Demon Lord sealed, many more demons spawned from each other, and the plague that is the demons continue to exist in Amaterasu's Domain.
-Unknown Forest-
By the time Leon got through the forest, he was greeted with a sight that increased his morale. He couldn't find any fresh water in the forest, or any vegetation that could carry water in them. He was thirsty and slightly getting annoyed at the forest, but the sight before him made him rush towards it. It was a stream of fresh water and beyond it was what appears to be civilization, albeit small. He didn't have time to think about it as he took a handful of water and brought it to his mouth, savouring the taste of fresh and cool water. He knew he should sterilize the water first, but he couldn't wait and there was a village before him, so it was fine... or so he believed. After a few gasps and gulps of water, he looks up and smiles at the six whispering women looking at him on the other side.
"Hello there." Leon greeted but the women recoiled and clung to each other in what appears to be fear. Leon looks at them in confusion and attempts to walk towards them slowly as not to scare them off. "Hey, I'm not going to hurt you or anything, but I have a question though..."
However the women's bodies shook and they screams and scurries away in fear. Leon couldn't help but scratch the back of his head in confusion and walk towards were the women ran off. He couldn't let this pass by, and he needed help and direction to find his way home.
As he made his way on the other side of the stream, he stopped when he found that strange looking men pointed what appear to be pitch-forks and spears at him. They screamed something at him in foreign language. Leon stares at the men in confusion, unable to understand a single word, but when he recognized WHAT language they were speaking, Leon's eyes grew wide and his mouth opened slightly. He finally really looks at the people around the village who were staring at him with fear and confusion and couldn't help but mutter in astonishment, "No way... Impossible"
A/N: Sorry for updating so late, I was busy with projects for college and some of my stories. I plan to update maybe at least once or twice a month, but I can't make any promises. I assure you that, like all my stories, this will not fall under hiatus or be dropped... or... yeah... stuff. Anyway, this chapter was rather confusing I suppose, but everything will be clear in the future. If anyone has any questions, just PM me or state it as a review.
Also, a picture of Leon Carter will posted in my Deviant account. I'll just tell you if I posted it or not on the next chapter, so stay tuned! Also, review review review for it is food for my muse.