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CHAPTER 4 : The truth behind Inutashio's past! PART 2
Everyone was silently staring at each other. Each wondering where to pick up the left over tale from. But seems like this silence was more than what a certain hanyou could bear.
"pfft...pfft..." It was Inuyasha again. Seriously, he really needs to learn some things such as manners.
"Inuyasha Sit." It was Kagome.
THUD!
Inuyasha hit his head to the ground. Just like the order that was given to him. Again everyone went back to being silent.
"Ok... we know about how much Inutashio-sama likes his sons. But, you didn't tell us WHAT exactly did he do when he got that pearl in his hands even BEFORE he was crowned the emperor of the west...so..." I trailed off, looking around, not knowing how to finish my question. 'Gosh...it's so awkward. Why did I have to break the silence? I'm not even involved in ANY part of this story!'
"What exactly did he do with the pearl?" It was Sesshomaru.
"Well...good question. He simply hid it from others by surrounding it with his demon aura." Totosai replied.
"That's all?!" Inuyasha asked.
"Yes. That's all."
"You made it sound like it was some big deal...stupid sword smith!"
"No...wait. If hiding with the aura is all that had to be done, Midoriko-sama could have done it herself very excellently. There would have been no reason at all for her to approach Inutashio-sama. So, why did she have to hand it over to Inutashio-sama then?" Miroku asked.
"Well. That was because she knew she herself would fight and become part of the Shikon no tama. So she merely gave it to Inutashio-sama because she trusts him." He replied.
"How did father come to know about this miko?" Sesshomaru questions.
"That...is something even I really don't know about." He said.
"Well, you see Sesshomaru-sama, Inutashio-sama would also wander away in the woods for days together days all by himself. Just like you do now. Infact, I think that habit of his rubbed off on you." Myoga added.
"Ok. So we know HOW Inutashio-sama got the pearl and WHAT he did with it. Now, how did it separate from him?" I ask this supposedly sword smith.
"I don't know that either. You see, after meeting with Izayaoi-sama, Inutashio-sama started behaving pretty strangely. He would not tell anyone of us where he would go to, and when he left, he wouldn't return for many days. Then, suddenly, there was the matter of him fighting off the demon sword. Coming back and then fighting Ryukotsuei which finally ended his life and along with it, Izayaoi-sama's as well, because of their bond. In all of this, none of us really knew what happened with him was true and what was not. Remember the death wish he had that I mentioned before? It was merely to show you the way to a secret part in the castle to Sesshomaru-sama and Inuyasha-sama when the time was right." He said.
"What makes you believe that NOW is that RIGHT time?" Inuyasha asks again.
"Well, all in all, what Inutashio-sama wanted the most was to have his two sons work together in peace. Since both of you are gathered here without the intent to kill each other, don't you feel it is this moment that your father truly awaited for?" Myoga replies instead. Everyone went silent for a moment again. 'Well...these two NOT getting along with each other was pretty obvious. But...to KILL each other..! Gosh! And they are brothers for Kami's sake!'
"Hmm...Indeed. I'm sure that father would hope for such inane things. Now, where is this secret path?" Sesshomaru speaks this time.
"Ever always the anxious one aren't you, Sesshomaru-sama. Please prepare yourself for following me. Dear Rin, you are to follow as well." This sword smith, Totosai, replies to me.
"Huh?! Why would I follow you people to some unknown place?! Just because I'm listening to you people doesn't mean I'm going to up and follow you around in this strange place! Sorry. But, I'm going back home now!" I reply. I get up to head towards the GREAT well that these people were talking about before Kagome gets up.
"Rin. Please wait. You stayed back because you wanted to know about this pearl. So, why don't you listen to everything there is to it? Please. We need you there too." Kagome earnestly asked me. 'Well...what she is saying is true. I did stay back so that I could get to know more about this pearl. So, what is the point if I go back without knowing everything? But...mama-san...must be worried about me. Or, is she? '
"Hurry up. You can sit on Ah-Un. Now, let's get going." It was Sesshomaru. 'I'm seriously considering to think that this guy has a LOT of arrogance!'
I went over to where he was standing. A small toad like creature was standing there holding the reins of this two headed dragon like creature with one tail. As I was walking over to them, I started observing this green toad more carefully. 'Something about this green toad-face seems very similar to me. I'm pretty sure I've seen him somewhere...But, where? ' After going closer I realized that I could not get onto to the dragon's back because of my small height. 'Damn it.' I thought and I started trying to get on to this dragon. Suddenly I was picked up by my waist and made to sit on the dragon's back. I turn around to thank the person who did this. I open my mouth to form the words of my gratitude when -
" It's alright kid. Your short and it's not your fault. If you just ASK me, I'll help you grow taller!" It was Inuyasha! I didn't think he could pick me up so easily. 'It's as if I'm as light as a feather! ' But, instead of thanking him I said,
"Nobody here asked for your help! I could have managed it fine by myself Thank you."
"What is your problem? I was just trying to help you, shorty pants!"
"And I'm telling you that I'm NOT short, cat-ears!"
"Huh? Cat-ears?" Saying this he twitch's the ears over his head slightly and continues. "STUPID GIRL! It's DOG-ears! You're not only short but also DUMB. Just like Kagome!"
"Inuyasha...SIT!" This was Kagome.
THUD!
"Stop picking fights with her. She just came here for heaven's sake! Now hurry. We need to get going!"
I smiled at him evilly from the top of the dragon's back while looking at him trying to peel himself off the ground. 'Look who's short now! ' As he gets up and looks at me I pull my one eye down and stick out my tongue at him.
"Why you-"
"Inuyasha! Come here already!"
"Ok. Ok. I'm coming. Not need to get so mad!" He glares at me and then turns around and starts walking towards Kagome. I started giggling slightly. It was fun.
"Prepare yourself. We are about to head now." Sesshomaru finally spoke. 'I totally forgot about him! Couldn't he have helped me instead! But...even he has so much arrogance, just like CAT-ears! They look like cat ears...it's not my fault! Humph! ' I nod my ahead in reply.
"Ok... we know about how much Inutashio-sama likes his sons. But, you didn't tell us WHAT exactly did he do when he got that pearl in his hands even BEFORE he was crowned the emperor of the west...so..." The little girl broke the silence. 'She has a good question.' So, deciding to make the question clear I ask – "What exactly did he do with the pearl?"
After listening to his tale, I had even more questions regarding my father's past actions. 'I wonder what this secret passage in the castle is all about. How could I not know about it? ' I thought as Totosai finished telling about my father's death wish. 'But, to not reveal anything to even Totosai, one of his own trusted accomplices; it means that whatever this pearl had to do with it was surely no matter to be taken lightly at the very least.' I then saw this little human standing there, looking spaced out. 'Seems like she has no one to take her along with them.'
"Hurry up. You can sit on Ah-Un. Now, let's get going." She then complies and starts walking over. She then stops in front of Ah-Un. It was then I realized that she was too short to climb up herself. I was still pondering if I should lend her a hand when Inuyasha did it instead. And just as quickly as he had helped her get on they started bickering. I was losing my patience at them when suddenly a line that was spoken out caught my interest.
"And I'm telling you that I'm NOT short, cat-ears!" I couldn't believe what I heard. 'Cat-ears? I never thought so myself.' I turned away so that no one would notice the slight twitch on my lips that I was trying to restrain.
THUD!
When I look back, Inuyasha was on the ground. I decide it was time we get moving when they were about to start bickering again. The miko quickly interjects. Then this little girl pulls out her eye and tongue at him. I again found myself amused by this girl.
"Prepare yourself. We are about to head now." I finally take off after she nods. While Jaken was seating behind her and took charge of the reins. Inuyasha followed us with the miko on his back whereas the demon slayer and the monk including the fox kid sat on top of the cat demoness, flying beside Ah-Un. Totosai got onto his three-eyed bull and followed us as well. The castle was on the father end on the other side of this village.
"We need to move faster if we intend to be there down by sunset." I speak after observing the pace at which we were moving. So, we all started moving faster. We were nearing the end of the village after an hour or so when I look at the little girl who was riding Ah-Un. She simply held onto the dragon more tightly, not screaming or complaining. 'I'm impressed. I thought that she would complain atleast once before we reached here.' But upon closer inspection, I observed that her eyes were shut tightly. 'Seems like she is afraid after all. Though, she is stronger than I initially thought...'
"Hey Rin! Are you alright?" The demon slayer asks her.
"Huh?" She opens her eyes at the mention of her name. "Sango-san? Me...I'm good. Thanks for worrying though." At this the demon slayer merely smiles and then signals to the miko about it.
After few more hours we had finally made it to the castle. Of-course, it would have taken me only an hour or a little more if I had to go by myself. But, since we were traveling in a group, I had to keep up with them instead. I look over to the little girl. She seems to be having trouble getting down too. I look at Inuyasha. He seems to be busy in observing the castle, as did the others. So I walk over to her and reach out my hand.
"Oh!" She takes my hand and jumps down. Though after jumping down, she didn't get the right footing and slipped. I pulled her closer to me in attempt to prevent her from falling.
"Thank you so much Sesshomaru. I really would've have fallen down if you hadn't helped me." Saying this she smiles at me a bright smile and walks towards the group to observe the castle along with them. 'I don't understand, why would I feel the need to help her? Though, she is so clumsy...' I then join the group and listen to a part of their conversation.
"So, he really is a LORD then, isn't he?" I hear her say.
"Of-course he is! You stupid human! So, pay your respects to him!" Jaken replies.
"Hump! Just because he is a lord in this era doesn't mean I'm going to respect him! Though, I will definitely honour him when he deserves it."
"You ungrateful human! My Lord has saved your life once already and this is how you speak about him!"
"Jaken. Shut up. What a human girl thinks about me is of no consequence." I step into the conversation and effectively end it. I look towards her and find her staring at me before turning her head away. 'Whatever. Now I must find the path to the secret part in the castle.'
AUTHOR'S NOTE : Sorry if you found it short. Still, I hope you like it. I've decided to NOT to sweat over the reviews. Coz I just remembered a time when I would also read but not review either. Since this world follows Newton's 3rd law too well, I can only expect this reaction for the actions I did. LOL. But it would sure be nice if ONE of you guys could break it and review. Thanks for reading though!
TO MY REVIEWERS :
Maggy : Thank you for being the first one to break Newton's 3rd law here! LOL. I Have never thought of making the jewel seeking evil intentions! If anything, I think it will be a non-living object here (just like it is supposed to be!) And yes, Rin will have MORE powers! And about the time clothes, even I have never liked the idea of Kagome going in modern clothes and only a VERY FEW people probably questioning about it. Besides, Rin here is going to be paired with Sesshomaru, and you know him! So, nope. Rin is going to follow the poverb "When you're in Rome, act like a roman!" And thank you for your regards! And please continue to do so! ^^
Silent voice: Thank you so much! And please continue to do so.