A Warrior's Past
Chapter two
A bright orb was seen floating lazily to the East, and after journeying for several hours, finally landed deep in the jungles of the Eastern Lands. Resting on a soft nest of leaves and leafy plants, the orb began to grow, slowly taking the shape of a man. Soon its expansion ended and the light faded revealing the missing Sesshomaru. His Tensaiga's bright blue glow faded along with him. His body was marred with cuts and open wounds that bled profusely as he lay unconscious. Each breath came more forced desperate as blood continue to pour into his lungs. Inuyasha's attack had left him weak and vulnerable. Tensaiga had used its protective powers to shield Sesshomaru from imminent death, although just barely. The hanyou's attack had more power behind it than anyone would ever expect. They all know Inuyasha had been training but never enough to actually potential harm Sesshomaru let alone almost kill him. However if Sesshomaru's wounds are not treated soon Inuyasha may finally succeed in doing just that. Hope seemed slim. Out in the wilderness of the Eastern Lands no one would find him in time or would know where to even look. Sesshomaru would fade away before help could ever find him.
Appropriately the scene surrounding our ailing lord seemed to reflect cloudy and uncertain future. A light breeze filled with the ocean's salty breath drifted through the towering willows. Birds chattered and raced against the sun-drenched sky as mammals scurried across the moist earth to hide from the upcoming rain that would soon flood the jungle. Things are not looking good for Sesshomaru.
A few miles away further into the Eastern Lands of the Dragon clan's territory was Sanoske, Lord of the Eastern Lands, as he strolled through the gardens that surrounded his estate, enjoying the Earthy scents and beautiful sights of nature that his father always took advantage of. A strong-jawed face was graced with a rare smile he allowed the scents surrounding him to overwhelm his senses. The smell of lilac and lavender assaulted his nose. Tears threatened fall as Sano was reminded of his beloved late mother. She had planted these gardens and was found here on the stone path that lead to the cherry blossom tree every day, walking up the path then around the tree taking her time as if trying to memorize by sight, touch, and smell. Even in the last months of her short life she stayed close to her garden sitting under the cherry blossom and humming an old lullaby.
Slowly coming back to the present another scent came through. It was one of sea salt and moisture. The rains were coming soon and everything below and beyond the garden wall would flood with water. Sano hated when the rains come. The heavy rainfall would destroy all the flowers and harsh winds stripped the trees of their leaves. The garden would become just a gray pile of mud. The insignificant piece of land his father teased him about every time he saw him out here. Sano gritted his teeth in annoyance and turned back to face his estate when he sensed a demon, an unknown demon that had stepped onto his territory. The demon's blood filled the air, a sweet and earthy aroma. So unusual. Sano had never smelled so unique…except once. Sano's jade green eyes widened. It couldn't be... He bounded down the garden's path to the stone wall that separated the estate from the outside world and in one graceful leap he made his way towards the jungle and Sesshomaru.
Blood red hair flowed behind him as his haunting green eyes traveled across the thick foliage with ease and experience only achieved with years of playing among the large bushes and hiding in the shadows of the trees from his father as a child. As he ventured further the scent became stronger, triggering memories long thought forgotten. So long ago…is it really you, my l-
His thoughts stopped dead in their tracks as Sano came to a clearing within the thick vegetation. The sight before him confused him tremendously. All he could see was a bloody mass of white hair and fur, but its scent alone set a fire in the pit of his stomach and lured him closer.
Winter's early breath seeped through his clothes, chilling him almost to the bone. This creature, Sano had decided was an Inu Youkai, had long hair white like the soon coming season. It's probably soft as silk when clean…just like my little one. He mused as he remembered the small child he cared for long ago.
His mind traveled back to a beach shoreline, the sand glistening in the evening sunlight. A small demon child with long white hair was happily playing by the shore, watching as the waves splashed against the sand. The child turned to him as if called, revealing bright wide golden amber eyes filled with childish laughter and innocence. The sapphire crescent moon on his forehead shined in the sunlight. A wide smile broke across the child's face as he came running towards him.
"Sano!" the child cried gleefully, his arms stretched out to hug him.
Sano shook his head to disperse the image. "Too many memories…" he murmured to himself as he walked towards the sleeping youkai.
His breath caught in his chest as he gazed upon the demon's face. Feminine features graced his face as human-like fox ears peeked though the bloodied mat of white hair. Long bangs clung to his sweat covered forehead, partially concealing a sapphire crescent moon. This was his little one, the little child he had found alone and trembling in the rain running from demons, the demon who he loved like son and even more as he grew in to adulthood. The child he lost long ago to save him from the counsel's wrath against and his mixed blood now lay before him mangled and hanging on to life by sheer will that was rapidly fading.
"Oh, Sesshomaru. Who has done this to you?" Sano cried as he cradled the Inu's broken body in his arms. The scent of another Inu demon came of Sesshomaru in waves and caused Sano to see red.
"I'll kill whoever did this to you. I shall never let harm come to you again. I shall make sure you never leave my side again no matter what the counsel says." He whispered into Sesshomaru's ear and lifted him effortlessly off the ground, cautious of his many wounds, and started his journey home.
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