InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Zuiichi Takara ❯ Chapter 1: Interruptions ( Chapter 1 )

A/n: I know I shouldn’t start another story, but, I just couldn’t help it. It’s summer now so maybe I’ll have more time to write. This chapter may be quite short, but the following one’s should be longer.

Important Information (READ BEFORE YOU READ THE STORY):
Inari, can be depicted as male or female, God or Goddess but for this story I will depict Inari as a female. Inari is the god/goddess of rice, the patron of prosperity. And Inari’s messenger is a magical shape-shifting fox.

Zuiichi Takara roughly translates to Greatest Treasure.

Disclaimer: I don’t own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho.

Summary:
One could offer her nothing but himself, The other could offer her everything and more. And they were both Head-over-heels in love with her.
Women flocked around the handsome prince for his wealth, his status and his beauty, he could have had any woman he so desired, until he met the unattainable thief Kagome. She saved him from attacking bandits, Of course she’d only meant to kill the bandits to attain the treasure Youko carried. There was only two things standing in the way; One, Kagome didn’t want him, Two, Kuronue. Both were a legendary team of thieves, the most feared team in Japan. But with her eyes set on a greater prize and a prince and thieves eyes on her what will she do?

*Zuiichi Takara*

By: Kage Otome

Chapter 1: Interruptions

Shadows surrounded the two demons shrouding them in darkness. Both dressed in black from head to toe trailed the carriage that was said to carry one of the greatest weapons of all time. The Amulet of Inari. Inari while being the goddess of rice, patron of prosperity, was not considered to be an overly violent goddess. Unlike, Bishamonten, the God of War and Warriors, also called Tamonten, The Black Warrior. But Inari-sama held a special place amongst the kitsune, as the kitsune with Inari-sama. The amulet was created to allow the prosperity of the holder, to be able to grow crops, and protect those who held the amulet. The villages who had once held the amulet flourished, until it was stolen by the kitsune lord of the east, some while back.

It was a powerful weapon because, the holder of the amulet could also will it to do the very opposite it was meant to do. Remove the prosperity from a land or village, Crops and Rice, especially rice would die. Giving very little to anyone food. Poverty was common among this era. And being a kitsune, meant being very curious they had to see see if the rumors about this amulet were true. Kuronue smirked watching his partner.

“When shall we strike?”

The kitsune thief was interrupted from replying when they both heard a large crash. Immediately they returned their gazes to the carriage. They were under attack, by a bunch of youkai bandits, second rate of course. Growling she turned to Kuronue.

“It seems we’ve got our distraction, let us make haste.” The two darted through the trees with skill and ease, just as they were about to jump from their perch the leading bandit, a neko demon of sorts began fighting with another kitsune, a very beautiful kitsune, a beautiful kitsune who held the Amulet in his satchel no doubt.

“He’s strong, I have to give him that. But he’s outnumbered.” Kuronue muttered.

“Hn.”

Soon the handsome kitsune, who must’ve been the Prince of the Eastern Lands was restrained, having been surprised by so many numbers, and many were quite strong Youkai. Grinning the neko male purred with his new prize, it had been a long time since he’d caught a fox, he could sell this fox , for a lot of money. He was quite beautiful, perhaps he’d play with him first.

“You will release me, now.”

“Oh, I like him.” Kagome purred. Not many would have the guts to say such a thing.

“Really?” Kuronue asked quite jealous at the moment.

“He has guts, too damn bad he’s going to die, or worse get sold off as a pet.”

“What about the amulet?”

“We will get that, patience, Kuronue.”

“Oh, what’s this.” Eyes narrowed at the kitsune as he removed the satchel from the kitsune’s shoulder, said kitsune began to struggle even more, eyes fixed on the bag.

He removed the golden box, carved with foxes and Inari-sama. Kagome had not one doubt in her mind that was the Amulet. As the orange haired neko with dark gold eyes opened the box she snarled leaping down from the tree, landing with her legs around his neck from behind. With one quick twist of her thighs and upper body he was dead, neck snapped. Kuronue landed gracefully and began to slaughter the stunned bandits with his scythe. Kagome grabbing the amulet, rose from her crouched position and joined the fray slashing, stabbing, decapitating and destroying.

Soon they were the only ones left standing, suffering a few minor wounds.

Nothing serious.

“Well that certainly was refreshing.” Kagome rolled her eyes. Trust him to say something like that.

“You will return that Amulet you thieves.” The forgotten kitsune stated with as much authority as he could muster at the moment. His pride was horribly wounded.

“No. “

Looking into cold golden eyes, Kagome smirked. It really was a pity he would have to die, he was admittedly very handsome. Far too handsome for his own good. Long silver hair reaching his waist, silky fox ears and a tail, all the same color as his hair. And he was built, not many kitsune weren’t but he was the epitome of perfection. At least in looks.

“Return it at once.” This was stated firmly, arrogantly.

She was highly tempted to bait him but Kuronue’s warning cry alerted her to the danger. It seems some of the royal guard had managed to survive and were flying arrows at them. Tch. Like an arrow would stop them. Tilting her head to the side as an arrow flew by her head she was unprepared for the second arrow that skimmed her other cheek tearing her mask off, revealing quite stunning features. Eyes the color of the sea, a pert upturned nose, full pink lips, high cheekbones framed by long blue-black locks. Upon her head sat two twitching kitsune ears.

She blinked.

“Shit.”

“Come on, Kagome!” Kuronue’s violet eyes were worried. The Guards must’ve gone back for reinforcements.

Blinking again she threw one last smirk over her shoulder at the stunned kitsune prince.

“No hard feelings, ne? You were good, but I’m just better. Ta ta!”

And the two were gone into the shadows.

“Milord? Are you all right?”

Shaken out of his stupor he assured the guards he was fine and stared in the direction the two thieves took off in. One in particular caught his attention, the kitsune female.

‘Kagome...’

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A/n: Well, what do you think?