It was the night of a full moon. The night air was cool and leaves were blowing in the light breeze. Everything seemed quiet... maybe a little too quiet. There was a howl in the distance reaching the ears of the daiyokai known as Sesshomaru. The moon outlined his figure as he looked upon Tokyo with stern golden eyes. As he heard the howl, Sesshomaru jumped from one building to the next towards the familiar howl. He looked down to notice a wolf pack that wasn't Koga's nor Ayame's, but he did know one other wolf pack and the leader had called for him. Sesshomaru landed on his feet in front of the pack and watched the leader step forward.
"Lord Sesshomaru, we have come here to follow your lead in hopes to protect our home. Tokyo will soon fall into a war and we wish to help you fight." The leader of the wolf pack proclaimed. The leader was a tall man with long light brown hair that reached the middle of his back and brown eyes. His skin was tan like Koga's and he was slightly more body built.
"Prince Hikaru, leader of the Southern wolf tribe and son of Hironori and Sylvia. It's been too long." Sesshomaru said in a soft tone. Hikaru nodded with a stern look.
"We all know what is becoming of Tokyo, and we all know who's behind it all." Hikaru told Sesshomaru with a fire in his eyes. Sesshomaru nodded.
"Yes, so do we. Onigumo Kitto is the one who is causing havoc around here, and it's up to us to defeat him. Onigumo will be putting up his defenses and have an army. We will be doing the same, we will be ready for him." Sesshomaru announced. Hikaru looked at Sesshomaru with respect and gave a firm nod.
"What would you like for us to do Lord Sesshomaru?" Hikaru asked. Sesshomaru looked around Tokyo with a growl.
"Stick to the shadows and don't let anyone see you. Protect everyone as if they were your own family. I will not stand for Tokyo to be a wasteland. Father wanted to create a peaceful life for everyone, but now it is up to us to fulfill his wish. You will help me do that Hikaru. Scour the outskirts of Tokyo for any suspicious activities. If you have any information about Onigumo's plot or anything about his army, let me know right away." Sesshomaru ordered. Hikaru nodded and bowed to the daiyokai in front of him.
"Let's go men!" Hikaru shouted as he and his pack left to help protect Tokyo. Sesshomaru watched the wolves go off in different directions, then a scent caught his attention. He smiled as that all too familiar scent reached his nose, he turned around to see his mate Rin heading towards him.
"Sesshomaru!" Rin landed next to him with a smile.
"Rin. I assume that everything went well?" Sesshomaru said with a smile. Rin nodded firmly with the fire of Hell in her eyes.
"I have gathered the Northern panther tribe, leader Princess Asuna, daughter of Hitomi and Kentaro." Rin said as the panther demons stepped forward. Asuna gave a bow to Sesshomaru. Asuna had emerald green eyes and long red hair that was put up into a half ponytail. She had blue stripes going vertically over each eye.
"We are honored to fight by your side Lord Sesshomaru." Asuna said. Sesshomaru gave a nod.
"Then I gathered the Western Inu clan of our people. Of course they were more than happy to help. Rin said as Sesshomaru saw his clan.
"Lord Sesshomaru, we will follow you even if it means we could die. We will fight for our home." An Inu known as Taichi stated with a bow. Sesshomaru nodded to them with respect. It was nice to see his clan was here to help out during this time. If there was going to be a war, then he was going to gather all who wish to fight for what they believe in, to protect their home.
"Then I gathered the Eastern dragon clan, leader Lord Yui, son of Iki and Lorenzo." Rin stated with a smile. Lord Yui came forward with his clan and bowed to Sesshomaru.
"We are honored to serve you Lord Sesshomaru. Anything to protect Tokyo from vile cretins such as Onigumo, we will help protect our family and our home." Lord Yui stated. Lord Yui had short silver hair that reached his shoulders, and his eyes were silvery blue. He had two blue jagged stripes going horizontally across each cheek. Sesshomaru gave a firm nod to Lord Yui, a sign of respect for each clan that has come to help protect Tokyo.
"You have done a fine job Rin. I'm proud of you." Sesshomaru stated with a smile as he wrapped an arm around her waist. Rin smiled and gave her mate a peck on the cheek.
"Anything to help my mate." Rin stated proudly. Sesshomaru nodded and turned to look at each of the different clans.
"Listen up! You have been gathered here knowing that a war will soon befall Tokyo. We will not stand for Tokyo to become a wasteland!" Sesshomaru began. Everyone nodded in agreement as they listened to the daiyokai. Rin stood beside him with her arms behind her back and a stern look.
"If it's a war that Onigumo wants, then we shall give him what he wants. We will protect Tokyo, the home of our family and friends. Are we going to stand here and watch Onigumo turn Tokyo into nothing!?" Sesshomaru growled.
"NO!" Everyone shouted. Rin smiled at Sesshomaru.
"Are we going to let some low life pathetic demon like Onigumo take control of our home!?" Sesshomaru's eyes glowed red for a split second. He saw everyone's eyes do the same, with growls and bared fangs.
"NO!" They all shouted. Sesshomaru smirked and held up his Bauksaiga.
"We will fight to protect those we love. Onigumo will not stand a chance against us, we are legion! We are many! Tokyo is our home, so let's show Onigumo who he's dealing with!" Sesshomaru growled. Everyone cheered and praised Sesshomaru for a great speech. Rin looked at Sesshomaru with determination.
"We will have to think of a plan to ambush Onigumo my dear. Right now, what's your plan of action?" Rin asked. Sesshomaru placed a hand on Rin's shoulder.
"Don't worry mate. Right now, I will have everyone look after the people of Tokyo. Until we devise a plan, that will be their mission." Sesshomaru explained.
"I need everyone to spread out through Tokyo. Split into groups if you have to, but with our number we shall cover more ground. Protect the people of Tokyo until I give the call for a meeting. We will meet here again to give out the plan." Sesshomaru stated. Everyone nodded as they all split up and went different directions of Tokyo. Sesshomaru and Rin jumped onto a roof of a building, watching his army scour throughout Tokyo.
"Shall we let our friends know about this Sesshomaru?" Rin asked as she looked over into the distance, the full moon outlining her shape. Sesshomaru nodded.
"Yes, they need to know that we have started an army of our own. Tokyo will be safer, knowing that we have numbers to keep an eye out for things." Sesshomaru stated. Rin gave a nod, and she and Sesshomaru began their way to the Higurashi's mansion.
Meanwhile at the Higurashi mansion, Kagome was having trouble keeping her demon form in check.
"Kagome snap out of it!" Inuyasha growled. 'Dammit, Kikyo better hurry up with that damn sword!' He cursed to himself.
"Get away Inuyasha! I don't want to hurt you!" Kagome growled out of frustration and pain. Inuyasha stepped closer to Kagome worriedly. 'Please Kagome, hang in there!' He thought worriedly. Kagome kept growling as her claws and fangs grew, her body began to glow.
"Fuck!" Inuyasha cursed as he sprang into action. He grabbed ahold of Kagome from behind.
"Don't you DARE Kagome! Don't you transform!" Inuyasha growled. Kikyo came running into the front room and saw Inuyasha holding Kagome.
"It's about damn time Kikyo! What the hell happened anyway!?" Inuyasha yelled. Kikyo had the Seishin Kiba in her hands.
"Sorry Inuyasha, I had to take down the barrier to protect these weapons." Kikyo stated as she walked over to Kagome.
"Sis, please take your sword." Kikyo pleaded. Kagome's eyes were red with teal irises but she was still fighting. Kagome growled at her sister to back off.
"Please Kagome, take the sword." Kikyo pleaded again. Kagome looked at her sister with a glare. She stopped fighting Inuyasha huffing and puffing with exhilaration. Her body was shaking all over as she slowly rose her hand as if to grab the sword. The pain began again as Kagome backed away in a crouching position and bared her fangs.
"Dammit Kagome! Take the damn sword!" Inuyasha growled and bit her where her shoulder and neck met. Kagome yelped and felt her body go stiff. Inuyasha didn't bite too hard to harm her, but hard enough for her demon side to calm down and listen to it's alpha. When Inuyasha felt Kagome tilt her head in submission, he took that as a sign that she was calm enough. He licked the blood from her shoulder and healed her wound.
"Now take. The. Sword." Inuyasha demanded, emphasizing each word. Kagome nodded as she took her sword in her hands feeling her demon side subsiding even more. Kikyo took her sister's shoulders and chanted an incantation to bound her demon blood into rest. Kagome fell to her knees panting heavily as she hugged the sword for dear life.
"You alright now sis?" Kikyo asked as she bent down and placed a hand on Kagome's shoulder. Kagome nodded slowly, looking up to her sister.
"I'm sorry Kikyo, I hope I didn't hurt you." Kagome stated softly with a frown. Kikyo smiled.
"You couldn't even if you tried." Kikyo stated with a wink. Inuyasha knelt down to Kagome to look at her.
"Inuyasha. Please don't be mad." Kagome pleaded with sad eyes. Inuyasha shook his head with a small smile.
"Silly girl. Who said I was mad? I was just worried about you." Inuyasha stated.
"What's going on in here?" Sesshomaru and Rin had just returned and were a little worried with all the growling and yelling that they heard. Inuyasha turned towards his brother with a stern look.
"Nothing that we can't handle brother, it's fine." Inuyasha stated. Sesshomaru and Rin looked at Kagome and realized that she must have been in the middle of transforming. Tonight was the full moon after all.
"I hope that you have your bitch under control brother, we need to talk without any conflictions." Sesshomaru stated with a stern look. Kagome flinched at the word. Even though she's heard Inuyasha call her that, for some reason it bothers her when another male calls her that. Inuyasha growled at his brother.
"I advise you to not insult her Sesshomaru." Inuyasha warned him.
"I don't want to fight brother, I just want to have a proper discussion." Sesshomaru stated. Inuyasha huffed as he got up from his position.
"What's this about Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha asked with crossed arms.
"It's about the army that Onigumo plans on putting together." Rin stated before Sesshomaru even got the chance. Inuyasha, Kikyo, and Kagome all had wide eyes. Kagome stood up and stood next to Inuyasha, still holding her sword as she wrapped an arm around his waist. Inuyasha looked down on Kagome with a concerned look, then back up at Sesshomaru.
"Onigumo is building an army?" Inuyasha asked. Sesshomaru nodded.
"He plans on taking over Tokyo by also combining Kitto and Takahashi Corp. Once he combines both companies all hell will brake lose as the profits will rise and the money will go to him to keep the company in tact. From what I heard, he has hired a group of seven people to go around to convince them that his way is the best way. If they don't agree to his terms, they are instantly killed." Sesshomaru stated.
"A group of seven? Who are these seven you speak of Sesshomaru?" Inuyasha asked.
"They are a ruthless gang known as the Band of Seven. They go around slaughtering people for their enjoyment." Rin stated with a growl, her eyes glowed red for a split second.
"Calm yourself koi." Sesshomaru said to Rin. Rin took a deep breath and let it out slowly calming down.
"Something tells me that there is more to them than just slaughtering people." Kagome stated with a hint of fear in her eyes. Everyone looked at her. Rin growled a little and gave a nod.
"You're right Kagome. They love to torture their captors for fun. They abuse them and a couple of them like the enjoyment of sexually harassing women. They torture their captors until they beg for mercy, but even mercy won't save them." Rin stated clenching her fists tightly. Kikyo and Kagome looked at each other with fear in their eyes. Inuyasha held Kagome close to him.
"Where are they?" Inuyasha growled protectively. Sesshomaru looked to his brother.
"Rin has gathered followers to help scourer Tokyo for any suspicious activity. We have the Northern panther tribe, led by Princess Asuna, the Southern wolf tribe, led by Prince Hikaru, the Eastern Dragon clan, led by Lord Yui, and finally the Inu clan of our people Inuyasha." Sesshomaru stated. Inuyasha, Kagome and Kikyo widened their eyes.
"You gathered an army?" Inuyasha asked with shock. Rin and Sesshomaru nodded.
"Onigumo is putting up his defenses and building his own army as we speak. We need to be ready for him at all cost." Rin stated.
"Kikyo and I will be ready." Kagome stated. Inuyasha looked at Kagome with concern.
"Kagome..." Inuyasha began to say.
"Inuyasha, I'm not going to stand by and do nothing. Kikyo and I will train harder than we have ever trained. We will be ready." Kagome stated. Kikyo nodded in agreement.
"Well Inuyasha?" Sesshomaru asked as he stared at his brother sternly. Inuyasha looked at Kagome and Kikyo, seeing the determination and the fire of hell in their eyes. Inuyasha gave a firm nod.
"Alright, but we need to gather the others and discuss this with them tomorrow." Inuyasha stated. Sesshomaru nodded his agreement.
"Rin will be in charge of that, won't you dear." He said with a smile. Rin nodded.
"You can count on me." Rin said in a stern tone. Sesshomaru nodded with a smirk and looked to his brother again.
"Rin and I will also gather more followers to join our army. I will not just sit by idly watching Tokyo turn into a wasteland. The human population here is already low because of Onigumo. He'll soon go after the half-breeds and the quarter demons, he'll even kill demons that have associated themselves with humans, half-breeds, or quarter demons." Sesshomaru stated with a growl. Inuyasha nodded.
"I understand brother, I feel the same way. Tokyo is our home and it's where our family and friends live. Father wanted Tokyo to be a living paradise for all living creatures, and we will see to it that his wish is fulfilled." Inuyasha stated with a stern look. Everyone nodded their agreement.
"So, starting tomorrow, everyone will be gathered here and we will discuss these matters. Afterwards we better get down to some serious training, otherwise there's no way we can defeat Onigumo and his army." Rin stated.
"Watch out Onigumo, for you will be the one we send to hell." Inuyasha growled a warning along with everyone else.