The Grandchildren of The 2 Great Lords
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Chapter 17
Meeting of the Nura Gumi members
"I will like to thank you all for joining us in this meeting," said Kurotabo as he addressed the present members of the Nura Gumi. (They where meeting at closed doors in an empty classroom).
"Also Seiichimaru, the inu hanyou descendant of Inu no Taisho and Itaku, a Kamaitachi from the Village of Tono, welcome…" he continued.
"Cut to the chase, Kurotabo, we have matters to address," interrupted Itaku.
Rikuo cleared his throat, "Itaku…"
The weasel youkai humphed and looked away.
"Insolent…" whispered Kubinashi.
"Say it out loud, you thief!" yelled Itaku.
"Cut it out, you too!" yelled Zen, hitting both of them in the head. Itaku as about to pounce when Zen threatened to open his wings; everyone in the room winced.
Kurotabo cleared his throat, "Keikain Yura, onmyoji, welcome." Yura smiled.
Then Kurotabo continued as he recounted the moment the Band of Seven had made known that they had challenged the Nura Clan to every threat Kameko, fellow human friend and ally, had received.
"It's very clear, we must fight back!" said Itaku.
"Don't jump ahead of yourself, weasel; we need to strategize first," said Zen.
"Ichiro, cousin of the Sanba Garasu, had informed us that Mukotsu, member of the Shichinintai, is responsible for the attack," said Kurotabo.
"The slimebag probably had him do the potion that almost killed Kameko," inferred Itaku.
"We must avenge her," spoke Shoei. "She's Rikuo-sama's girlfriend, she's a member of this clan; she's our new sister."
Everyone one nodded.
"I thank everyone for you concerns," said Seiichimaru, finally speaking. "But I know my cousin and she will take it upon herself that the Band of Seven pay."
"But how is she going to do that if she isn't able to call upon her demon at will?" inquired Itaku.
"Yeah, her spiritual powers are not able purify them since they are humans," said Kubinashi.
"And she's still very weak," said Yura.
"But their weapons are youkai," Rikuo spoke. Everyone looked amused.
"That is true! Rikuo-sama was able to destroy that girly boy's katana with one blow of the Nenekirimaru," conferred Aotabo.
"All right, everybody, this is what we are going to do…" said Rikuo.
Meanwhile, in the infirmary, a certain snow maiden and miko where waiting for their appointment. The poison had sucked on almost all the energy force left on Kameko, that it was still hard for her to walk by herself, even though she said she felt better.
"Yuki-Onna, why are you here?" I asked the snow maiden. I already knew the answer…
"Rikuo-sama asked me to," she said, staring at the clock. I sighed.
"You are very loyal to Rikuo," I said.
"I will always be… I exchanged sakazuki with him… I will always be by his side, no matter what," she said with such determination.
"Yuki-Onna, I know you don't like me at all, yet you do all this for Rikuo…" I said looking at the ceiling.
Before she could say anything, the nurse called us in.
I was still too weak to return to class, but I still had to give in my homework. I was doing that in my room when knock came on the door.
"Come in," I called from inside, knowing already who it was.
Yura walked in carrying a basket of fruits and flowers. This surprised me...
"How's this from?" I asked bewildered.
"Hamasaki-sensei!" Yura said, as she put the basket on top of the dresser.
"I must thank her. If it weren't for her, I'd be dead…" I said looking at the floor.
"You must also thank Zen-sama, Rikuo's sworn brother, he came up with the antidote… it was great he had arrived in time to help!"
"I know, Yura-chan… but none is allowed up here and I can't leave this room until I'm stronger," I said.
"Orders from Dr. Rikuo?" she asked, muffling a laugh.
I chuckled at that, "Yeah, orders from Dr. Rikuo."
We both laughed cheerfully.
That night, after I eat my meal, I resumed studying and doing homework. My mother also called. I guess Seiichimaru must've told them what had happened. My dad's curses still rang in my head. He is so hotheaded; guess I know whom I take after…
"On sure thing, my dear 'hime', you must destroy this evil."
I've never heard dad talk so serious.
"Naaaaa! Inuyasha! What type of advice is that?" you could hear my mom screaming from the back.
"Yo, woman, don't you want your daughter to defend herself?" turning back to me he said, "Ah, hime, do whatever needs to be done. I support you!"
"Hai!"
"But beware, Kamekohime, you must control the power of your youkai. And one other thing, never get distracted by the lies of your opponents."
My father has gone through a lot since he was born. All of the stories mother tells me about father acting impulsive; guess I sure do take after him. But after he had turned human, err say, cursed; he has become a wiser person. This surprises even my uncle…
I was still thinking about dad when I felt his presence.
"Ah, Rikuo…"
"How are you doing, Kameko-chan?" he sat on the edge of the bed, crossed arms, eyes closed.
"Eh? Taikutsuna…" I dragged, sighing. "Even if I try doing things myself, I get tired easily. This human body can only take so much…" I said looking at the wall.
"Tsk. I told you not to be so hard on your human side and embrace it," Rikuo replied.
I was still looking at the wall, giving him my back, when I suddenly felt his arms around me. A sense of ease entered as I rested the back of my head on his shoulder. I hadn't noticed I was sitting at the edge of the bed too.
"Ngh!"
"Kyokasuigetsu…"
"Huh?"
"Kyokasuigetsu is the technique I use to distort the enemy's perception of me… it is the essence of the Nurarihyon…" Rikuo explained.
"Oh… so it means you can disappear at will?" I asked.
"Ah, something like that but its used in combat, your enemy won't perceive you approaching even though your presence is still noticeable… ok, let me show you."
All of the sudden, Rikuo and I where standing outside my bedroom window.
"Ehhhh!"
"Shhhhh! Quiet! You are going to get us in trouble!" he hissed.
"Sorry…"
Later we appeared at the rooftop; Rikuo was holding me close to him. My heart was racing faster than Danica Patrick competing in NASCAR. I looked up to him and his eyes, I couldn't tell what they where feeling. I could see a mixture of pain, sorrow and excitement. He then looked down on me, his right arm snaked around my waist, and he cupped my chin with his left hand's index finger. My pulse quickened and my feet became numb.
With the moon being our only witness, we kissed.
It was something I had never felt before. It was soft and gentle. I could feel my soul bursting in happiness. My head swayed and my feet felt like butter. Feeling his lips touching mine gave me longing and excitement that not even the greatest battle could ever give me. I wanted more…
But apparently my body had other plans. I was slipping from Rikuo's hold.
"Oi, Oi… wouldn't want you dying on me, now?" he chuckled.
"Sorry… I'm still very weak," I said.
Before I even knew it, Rikuo and I where climbing back through my window into my room. He laid me on the bed and turned around.
"You are not going to leave me, are you?" I dreaded he would.
"I'm not the kind of youkai that breaks his promises," he said turning towards me. He closed the window.
He sat at the edge looking at me with those mesmerizing pools of red; I wanted to get lost in them. I then moved to the side and there we lay together, my head resting on his bare chest and my right arm snuggled around his waist. I sighed in contentment and took a walk in the Land of Yume…
Just for your enlightment:
-hime: means princess.
-taikutsuna means bored.
-yume, is just the literal translation of dreams.
And, Danica Patrick, for those who do not follow NASCAR, is the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel racing. She is a model and also a spokeswoman. She has competed several times in the NASCAR nationwide series.