InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ 500yrs to wait ❯ chapter 23 ( Chapter 23 )
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By: littleolmee 
over the ocean and through the woods
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Comedy | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 05.28.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 8.5K | Visits: 2.1K | Status: Completed
over the ocean and through the woods
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Comedy | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 05.28.2005 | Pages: 4 | Words: 8.5K | Visits: 2.1K | Status: Completed
blanket disclaimer: I do not claim any rights to Inuyasha or any characters associated with the anime/manga. They are the property of Rumiko Takahahi.
I do claim the original characters that will appear in this chapter
"talking"
'thinking'
A/N: I wish to thank the talented authoress Sueric for her kind allowance of her idea of hanyou reproduction. She has given me permission to use her base idea that appears in her Inuyasha stories in mine. So thank you once again Sueric for your kindness in allowing me to use it. I claim no rights to the idea, it is the property of the authoress known as Sueric.
Thanks to my dear friend InuandKagforever (lexa) for her help with Canadianology(the study of all things Canadian).
Thanks to kougasmate (Sakura Kaidako) for her allowance in the use of the character Melataru, this character is her creation and all rights to it are hers.
Thank you also to all who have kept my family in their prayers and have sent wishes for my father's well being. He is still in the hospital but, is getting better.
The plane ride was anything but, enjoyable for Inuyasha. His mood had deteriorated steadly after leaving Kagome. His companions had abandoned him in the back section of the plane with only his temper to keep him company. His dear cowardly friends had took up residence in the front of the passanger compartment, sitting hunkered over laptops and cell phones working on the problem that had taken him away from the one place he wanted to be.
Inuyasha could be heard mumbling curses about his brother for making him Taiyoukai over the Americas. "Fucking duty." Inuyasha was once again heard to mumble. Inuyasha knew in his heart he shouldn't be angry with Sesshoumaru. 'Bastard did help me when the madness took me over.' He reminded himself.
Inuyasha stopped for a moment to think about how the madness had made his life a living hell for the past 500-years. In the past before the madness Inuyasha had only had to worry about being separated from his sword when his life was in danger. Without the sealing sword his youkai would take over and he would fight until he was stopped or killed. When the madness hit though the sword, made orginally from his father's fang and later reforged with his own had been unable to shut his youkai up.
Toutousai, Myouga and Bokusenou had all talked and decided that because Inuyasha had gained so much power over his life time, more then other hanyou ever had, that when faced with not having Kagome in his life it drove his youkai blood over the edge. Both his human side and his youkai had been stricken by the fact Kagome was gone and there was no hope of reaching her. The thought of life without Kagome had been unbearable for him to even fathom. Because his human soul and heart were broken their was nothing inside of him to hold back his youkai blood. So the madness took hold of him. His human soul and heart broke down and his youkai cried out to be appeased but, it only thristed for his own blood.
He could still remember the unhuman cries he made and the things his youkai said to him. Pressing him to make the pain go way and promising it would if only he would spill his own blood. Inuyasha wished he could say it had been hard to hurt himself but, he had many times accidently pressed his own nails into his palms drawing blood. So doing it again was nothing to him. His youkai had been right, even that small amount had helped so he bit his lip next, drawing more blood with his fangs. Before he knew it he was moving towards the boulder on the battle field, he felt like he was watching the magic box in Kagome's house, he had no control over what was happening. As he began to bang against the rock and his blood had trickled down the side of his head and started to coat the boulder, the feeling of relief filled him. The fear and pain of loneliness without Kagome that had driven his youkai insane was now rejoicing at the feeling of his life essence leaking from his body. Then Sesshoumaru had approached him and all went dark.
Inuyasha had no doubt he would have continued his actions until he had died. When he had awoken Sesshoumaru had pushed the potion in his hand and commanded he drink it, strangly enough Inuyasha had done so without once questioning his brother. Sesshoumaru had reminded him he was immortal and if he used the potion and could stay alive he could see Kagome again. The knowledge he could see Kagome again had been what had given his human soul hope and strength to fight against his youkai. There had been comfort in knowing he was capable of living until her time came.
So he had taken the potion his brother had offered to him. Him being hanyou had caused side effects though, the potion was not absorbed well by his body and it gave him a doping effect, similar to drinking to much alcohol.
Eventually Sesshoumaru had come for him, giving him duties that had helped occupay his mind. The effects from the potion had gotten on Sesshoumaru's nerves though and he insisted on training Inuyasha to control his youkai side to insure the potion would work better. Inuyasha had also over the years received training from others to help quiet his youkai side. Being surrounded by those who needed him had given him things to do and that in turn had quieted his youkai. Mankee had taught him to enjoy life and that as well had help. Finding happiness and joy in everyday reminded him of Kagome and had made her seem closer to him.
Even with the potion, the training, the duties and learning to live again it had only given his human soul the strength to not follow through what his youkai side asked for. Anytime his mind was idle or he had not used either the potion, alcohol or mediation to put his youkai side to sleep it would taunt him, trying to get him to spill his blood. It had been a hard existence.
As Inuyasha sat in the back of the plane he noticed for the first time that it had been days since he had last heard whispers in his mind from his youkai side. "He's quiet." Thinking back to the last time he had heard the madness talking to him Inuyasha relized it had been the day he had started drinking with Mankee. The alcohol, when consumed in large quanities, would put the voice to sleep just like the potion did. It had been after that Kagome had made her appearance. Inuyasha smiled "Kagome, you've silenced the madness. Is it really over? All these years, all the things I did to help quiet it. I guess all I had to do was wait 500-years for the cure." Inuyasha said smirking. "I'm finally free of it..now, I just got to deal with this crap."
Inuyasha only hoped he wouldn't have to be kept away long. Inuyasha knew he could count on Wovoka, the leader of the Thunder Birds in North America, to work quickly towards a solution. Wovoka had been leader of the tribe since before Inuyasha had been born.
Wovoka in his human form appeared as a Native American. Dark reddish brown skin wtih black hair that hung to his upper back which he kept in a single braid. His kind had no facial markings but, did sport slightly pointed ears, fangs and longer nails then humans. His eyes were translucent in color, swirling colors reflected in them.
Inuyasha and his companions, who had came with him from Japan, had stayed with Wovoka and his tribe before the Canadian estate was built. Wovoka had not only accepted Inuyasha as his 'Great Chief' as Wovoka refered to him as but, he had made Inuyasha his brother as well. Wovoka had been the one who had taught Inuyasha to braid his hair. 'That's not all he taught me though.' Inuyasha thought as he remembered the lessons about hanyous he had learned from Wovoka.
Wovoka had taken an Native American human as his mate and had several hanyou children and both hanyou and human grandchildren which he lovingly accepted. The youkais, or spirits as they refered to themselves as in the Americas, had no problem with hanyous or humans. Inuyasha had found that was due to the reactions towards magical beings by the native humans in the Americas. In the past the youkais were seen as kamis or spirits, as they were known as in the Americas. With the humans respecting the native spirits of course any hanyou offspring produced from a union between spirits and humans were seen as a blessing. Because of that hanyous had no trouble like Inuyasha had suffered. They were seen by all as blessings not abominations and were accepted by both their spirit kind and human kind. Because of that hanyous had no problems finding willing mates and knowledge about hanyous was common to all. 'Common knowledge in the Americas, unheard of in Japan.' Inyasha bitterly thought. Not that he had been interested in finding a mate, he knew the only women he was interested in wouldn't be around for a long time.
That was the choice Inuyasha knew Kagome and he would have to make some day if she would become his mate. Hanyous being a cross of a youkai and a human were granted the ability to decide what their offspring would be. If mated with a youkai, the pup would always be hanyou. Mating with humans though was were the real magic was. Hanyous were only able to produce offspring twice a lunar cycle. The time when a hanyou's youkai surged closet to the surface and the time when the youkai resceeded and they became human. The time it surged the pup would be hanyou, on the other a human pup would be produced. For Inuyasha his times were his human night, the new moon and the exact opposite lunar time the full moon was when his youkai surged. Inuyasha smiled at the thoughts of Kagome and he sitting down to decide on the type of pups they would have.
Hiding his eyes under his bangs he chanced to check on his friends. He noticed how they avoided coming back near him as they wandered around the cabin working on different tasks. 'Can't say I blame them.' He decided, his mood had been foul since they left Kagome at her family's shrine. Inuyasha sighed, it wasn't like he was meaning to take his mood out on them.
Taking a deep breath Inuyasha tried to center himself as Zhou-an had taught him. Zhou-an was a Shoalin monk that had traveled with them to the Americas. They had stopped off in China and meet Zhou-an. He had been looking for passage out of the country, he was fleeing persecution at the time.
Flashback 1700's on the ship Saiyen. Inuyasha and his followers from Japan are traveling to the Americas
Stopping in Shanghai, Inuyasha exited the ship. Walking down the plank into the port town Inuyasha dressed in his firerat haori and hakama he made sure his Tetsusaiga was well fastened to his side. They had just left Japan not long ago and Inuyasha knew he had a long voyage ahead of them but, he just had to stopped. Inuyasha did not stop just for himself but, for Shippou who had never done well on boats. The poor kit had spent the last several days leaning over the side of the ship.
Inuyasha checked his money rope, he was looking for some tea that would help Shippou with his nausea. Inuyasha had made sure his concealment was up as he walked up to the shop selling healing herbs. Stepping inside and sniffing out the correct herbs Shippou needed Inuyasha couldn't help but, to over hear the conversation going on between the shop keeper and a man dressed in monk robes.
"Please, I'll do any type of work. I am in need of passage on a ship but, I am lacking funds." The man in monk robes explained.
"I am so sorry monk but, I am unable to afford to pay for help. I wish you luck sir." The shop keeper replied spotting Inuyasha walking up with the herbs. "Excuse me monk, I have a customer."
The monk bowed stepping aside for the customer only to gasp. Inuyasha could tell the monk could see through his concealment, those with spiritual powers could see through them. Inuyasha only hoped the monk would see that he was not going to cause any harm and only wished to purchase the herb and be on his way.
The shop keeper bowed to Inuyasha, "how my I assist you sir?"
"I wish only to purchase this herb." Inuyasha replied in broken chinese.
"You are not from here?" The shop keeper asked, looking Inuyasha over.
"No sir, my ship just docked from Japan. One of my traveling companions is ill, this is why I require the herb." Inuyasha replied again in his broken chinese. 'Thought by now, i'd picked up the language. I guess my brain can only learn so many.' He thought wishing the shop keeper would just take his money and let him go.
"Here monk, this man is from a ship perhaps he can offer you passage in return for services." The shop keeper offered.
'Oh fuck.' Inuyasha thought looking at the monk in question.
The monk stared at Inuyasha. 'He is `e mo' but, he does not have the aura of one who is pernicious.' Bowing the monk asked. "Would you be willing to give me passage on your ship sir. I could be of use to you."
His temper getting the best of him Inuyasha snapped. "Just what do you think a worthless bouzo like you could do for me? I've already got one bouzo, I don't need another." Inuyasha said folding his arms and shoving them into his haori.
Clearing his throat the monk replied. "I am very good at seeing through disguise some use to hide their true selves. When one is traveling far from home that can be a good skill to have. I also speak many languages, may I say my Chinese is better then yours."
Dropping his arms and his jaw Inuyasha sputtered, "it's probably your native tongue! Give me a break!" Pulling some money off his rope Inuyasha slammed it down on the table. "Will this cover the herb?"
Shaking the shop keeper counted the money. "Yes..yes sir, more then enough. Allow me to return some of it to you." He replied trying to return some of the currency.
"Keep it!" Inuyasha replied storming out of the shop, herb in hand with the monk hot on his heels.
"I know what you are. Do you really have a ship?"
"Yea what of it? Are you following me?" Inuyasha asked gripping his herbs and sword.
"Please sir, I am fleeing persecution. I must leave the country. I am a man of the cloth I will serve you in anyway I can as long as it doesn't interfere with my beliefs."
"Why are you being persecuted?" Inuyasha asked glancing at the monk.
"Because of my teaching others the way of Wushu."
"Wushu?" Inuyasha asked still walking back to the ship.
"Wushu is the study of various forms of fighting. It was developed by the monks of the Shaolin faith. We protect those who can not protect themselves. It is a way of life not just for battle." The monk explained.
"What is your name monk?"
"I am called Zhou-an." He replied bowing as he ran to keep up with Inuyasha. "So will you allow me passage on your boat `e mo'?"
"Feh, I won't have it said I left a man to die." It was the only invitation Zhou-an recieved.
Zhou-an worked hard helping on the boat and was fascinated by the stories Miroku and Shippou told him. Zhou-an was intriqued by Inuyasha and his illness. "I maybe able to help you Lord Inuyasha." Zhou-an said one morning after watching the demon lord make his potion.
"Keh, how is that?"
"I will teach you the way of Shaolin. One part is called Neigong, it is a meditation skill that works on the principles of the Three Internal Harmonies. Mind in harmony with the intent, the intent in harmony with the qi and the qi in harmony with the power."
Setting down his cup Inuyasha reguarded the monk. "Miroku has tried to teach me meditation. I just can't do it. What is that qi thing anyway?"
"Qi, is the energy inside the body. It is responsible for the function of ones mind. Your illness, it effects your mind and your qi. The potion you take, it causes you to loss part of yourself, does it not?" Zhou-an asked sitting down by Inuyasha.
Hiding under his bangs Inuyasha replied. "Yes it does make me feel not myself but, I must take the potion to quiet my youkai's madness."
"I understand lord, your madness takes much from you. This meditation I speak of also works on another level. Three other harmonies, external harmonies. The shoulders in harmony with the hips, the elbows in harmony with the knees and the hands in harmony with the feet. This is called Kaigong which goes back to Wushu. I will teach you and it might help where Miroku's meditation is all spiritual mine is based in self denfense and defense of others. I have heard how you are a great defender your spirit might react better to my ways then Miroku's. Of course it is up to you Lord Inuyasha."
"What the hell, I might as well give it a try."
End flashback
In the end Zhou-an had been right. The techniques Inuyasha had learned had helped him. Not only with the madness but, also with helping him fall into his role of Taiyoukai of the Americas. As Taiyoukai Inuyasha was more likely to be playing umpire between groups of childish spirits then fighting a real battle. Inuyasha couldn't help snickering when his over active imagination pictured the upset spirit leaders as little children with plastic weapons charging at one another uttering battle cries of 'it's all about me!'
Leaning forward in his chair Inuyasha placed his right elbow on his knee and rested his forehead in his cupped right hand. Inuyasha smirked wondering what Kagome would think about him being the mature one in those conferences 'Better center myself, can't be all pissy with the leaders.' Inuyasha decided leaning back into the seat and closing his eyes.
We will be touching down in about twenty minutes Elan, best let Lord Inuyasha and his aides know. Yancy, the pilot, said.
"Alright Yancy, I think I'll tell Shippou Taisho and allow him to tell Lord Inuyasha. I over heard the others saying the lord was in a bad mood."
"Not scared of the lord are you?" Yancy teased.
"Not scared or stupid, thank you." Elan, the copilot, replied unfastening his belt and moving to the door separating the cock pit from the passenger compartment. Opening the door Elan found Shippou, Miroku and Sango all sitting at the front of the compartment. He could see the lord in the very back reclined in his seat, his eyes closed. 'Looks like the lord fell asleep. Well at least it put an end to his terrorizing.' Elan thought.
"Mr. Taisho, we will be touching down in about twenty minutes sir." Elan reported to Shippou.
Looking up from his laptop Shippou had his screen touch pen in his mouth. Shippou nodded his acknowledgement to the copilot's alert, then went back to his laptop until Elan returned to the cockpit. Having saved his work Shippou closed the computer up and stowed it in it's storage bag. Placing it under his seat he turned to his companions. "Did you guys hear that? Twenty minutes till touchdown."
Miroku and Sango worked to stow their gear as well. Turning to the back of the compartment Sango noticed Inuyasha had his eyes closed and seemed to be sleeping. 'Poor guy.' Sango thought, 'I hope this mess gets cleared up quickly so he can go back to Kagome.' Turning back Sango asked. "Who's going to wake Inuyasha?"
Shippou and Miroku staled their actions to exchange looks then both smiled back to Sango. "Oh come on, why do I have to?" Sango whinned. "At least give me a chance."
"What do you suggest my love?" Miroku asked.
"I don't know, can we draw straws or something?"
"How about rock, paper, scissors?" Shippou suggested.
Both Sango and Miroku agreed as they come to stand by one another with their fist extended. "Rock...paper...scissors!" They chanted.
Sango slowly approached the back of the plane where Inuyasha was. It wasn't she minded waking him or even dealing with his unpleasant mood. Sango knew for all his gripping he took his duties very seriously, probably even more so then Sesshoumaru did. Where Sesshoumaru seen himself as a ruler Inuyasha had developed many friendships over the centuries not only with the other leaders but, also with those who were just ordinary youkais and hanyous, not forgetting all the humans with knowledge that he called friend. No when things went wrong in the Americas, even if Inuyasha didn't know those involved, he took it quite personal.
'He truly cares, where Sesshoumaru just leads. That's Kagome's influence coming out.' Sango thought. 'Well Kagome and Inuyasha's father.' Sango thought as she took in his looks.
Sesshoumaru had been bothered by Inuyasha's looks as he began to reach adulthood and more of their father seemed to come out in Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru had taken Inuyasha to see Bokusenou, the ancient magnolia tree. Sango remembered the days Inuyasha would spend laying in Bokusenou's branches talking with the old tree. Miroku, Shippou and she camped out near by. The ancient tree's booming laughter could be heard through out his forest when Inuyasha would make remarks about Sesshoumaru acting like something was caught in his rear end or as the brazen hanyou would say. "What do you think is stuck up Sesshoumaru's ass now?"
Bokusenou remarked often how Inuyasha's father had breed true in Inuyasha where Sesshoumaru was more like his mother. The old tree would recounted stories of the great dog demon. How the Inu No Taisho had spent days on end doing just as Inuyasha loved to do when he visited, sitting in Bokusenou's branches and making the old tree laugh. He would often say that while he was glad to be friends with both sons. He was truly pleased to see so much of his old friend living on his younger son.
As Sango watched Inuyasha she figured he wasn't actually asleep but, instead seemed to be meditating. 'I'm so glad Zhou-an came into his life. He helped Inuyasha find a measure of peace.' Sango could still remember the Shaolin monk who had joined them not long after they set off towards the Americas. The monk had joined them for passage but, stayed with them in Inuyasha's service until his death in the early 1800's. Zhou-an had like Kohoku turned down Inuyasha's gift of immortality but, Sango could clearly remember the monk and Inuyasha practicing Wushu in the sparring room at the Canadian estate.
Zhou-an's beliefs in defending those unable to defend themselves had reminded Inuyasha of Kagome and so he had grabbed hold of Zhou-an teachings whole heartly. Zhou-an's teachings had helped Inuyasha quiet his youkai illness. Sango wondered if since Inuyasha had Kagome back now if he was still bothered by the madness. 'He is probably preparing himself for the upcoming meetings he will have to deal with.'
Inuyasha took a deep cleanings breath. He now felt he was prepared to deal with the issues at home. The silence he now had was still so new. It had been such a long time since he had not had to deal with his insane youkai half. 'I almost miss him. Almost. Hmmm, Sango's back here.' Inuyasha realized taking a sniff of his surroundings. Cracking an eye open just enough to see her outline he noticed her cautious ways and knew she was trying not to upset him. 'Jerk...making your friends tiptoe around you like this.' He beratted himself.
Squatting down by him Sango knew Inuyasha had noticed her. His inu ears twitched towards her and she had seen him sniff at her. "Inuyasha...were almost home." Sango softly said as she watched him very slowly crack one eye open.
"Thanks Sango...better get seated yourself."
Sango happily noddd and returned to her seat by Miroku.
"He seems to have awoken in a better mood." Miroku observed.
"He wasn't asleep. I think he was meditating."
"That's good, that always helped calm him. I believe this meeting will be hard on us all especially with Kagome awaiting our return."
Sango nodded in agreement.
"I fear this will be a hard time for our dear hanyou friend. We will all have to give him as much support as we can" Miroku said reaching out to hold Sango's hand and giving it a reassuing squeeze. Sango returned the sentiment as well giving a squeeze to Miroku's hand.
Shippou had the good sense to call ahead to Kouga and alert him of their up coming arrivial. Kouga had reported that Wovoka and Xipe were on their way. Wovoka would be first to arrive as he was closest and Xipe was in a meeting currently with the Southern Chupacabra Tribe leader. From all the information Shippou had so far been able to gather it seemed like a cut and dry case of the Chupacabras being in the wrong. There was no legitimate argument Xipe could use to get out of the blame. 'Knowing Xipe he will argue the sky is green and the grass is blue just to screw with Inuyasha.'
Kouga, in his concealed form, watched as the plane circled the airfield and began it's descent to the landing strip. Kouga had drove Inuyasha's 4x4 truck to the strip for him and Rouyakan had drove the Suburvan. "Coward!" Kouga yelled to the surrounding woods. Rouyakan had fled back to the estate when the plane came into view. 'Damn, when am I going to learn when to keep my mouth shut.' Kouga knew he was going to have to try and make thinks right with Inuyasha. He hadn't meant anything by what he had said. "It just slipped, I always called Kagome 'my women'. It's like a pet name."
Kouga had pined for Kagome for awhile after her loss, nothing like Inuyasha had. Kouga did not have the luxury of wallowing in self pity, he had his tribe to think about. They needed his leadership if their kind were going to survive and recover. Truth be told it had not been that hard for Kouga to get past Kagome. He had only spent maybe what would add up to a perhaps a week in total with her over the three years she was in the Sengoku Jidai. They always meet by chance on their respected ways to hunt down Naraku. Honestly the most time he had even spent with her had been when he first kidnapped her. Every other time had been either during battles or those chance meetings while she was in the company of her friends and dog breath.
He had waited about a year before going to find Ayame and pursueing her as a mate. Ayame had been a good mate, she had bore him many strong cubs. Kouga had no regrets in his decision to take Ayame as his mate instead of waiting with dog turd for a chance at Kagome. 'Kagome was many things: beautiful, firey spirit, smart, kind, she had no fear and was powerful for a human. I just had to put my kinsmen first though.' Kouga knew his mate Ayame had those same qualities he had seen in Kagome and truth be told Ayame was better for him. 'She keeps you honest.' He reminded himself.
As the plane touched down Kouga leaned back against the pickup. His arms folded over his chest and his legs crossed his ankles. Kouga only hoped Inuyasha would be reasonable. He hated to bow down to the dog, even if he was Taiyoukai. Kouga still had his pride. 'Pride.' Kouga sighed reaching up to rub his left temple. Wincing when he touched the bruise that he had just received before he got Shippou's call.
Kouga had once again tried to reason with Ayame. 'I swear I'm getting rid of every piece of cast iron cookware the bitch owns.' He had once again been on the receiving end of her cookware's attention. 'I hope I can make nice with Inuyasha or I'll be sleeping outside for awhile. Ain't no way I'm sleeping at home till we make up, I'll wake up with my penis super glued to my stomach again.' Kouga shivered as he thought back to the last time he had made Ayame angry and had tried to sleep at he house before making up. Sometime during the night she had super glued his manhood to his stomach. Not only had the solvent the emergency room personnel used to dissolve the glue burned his sensitive parts but, the glue had been so thick they had to use a razor blade to cut through the glue residue because the solvent couldn't break through it. Kouga shivered again. 'Damn soap operas. They're only good for given bitches ideas on how to torture their mates.' Kouga huffed as the plane's passenger door finally opened.
Coming out of the plane Inuaysha observed Kouga leaning on his truck. Before he realized it he felt himself growling. Inuyasha was shocked and gasped when his mind was entertaining the thought of running up to Kouga and fighting him to prove his dominance. 'What's wrong with me?' Inuyasha wondered. 'I've not felt the need to make Kouga submit since before I lost Kagome.' The fact it had been that long was hard to swallow. Sure Kouga and he had argued over the years, poking fun at one another. Inuyasha had even more then one had to reprimand Kouga because he had forgotten his place in terms of Inuaysha being Taiyoukai but, never had he felt the need to prove his power. 'Not since Kagome was taken. Could it be because Kagome is back and the madness is silent that I feel I have to prove myself the best? This feeling has nothing to do with reprimanding him for opening his trap.' Taking a hard look at Kouga he noticed the bruise above his eye. 'Kouga's my friend and here I am wanting to beat the crap out of him and force him to submit. what the hell's wrong with me?'
As the occupants exited the plane Kouga advanced taking their luggage and putting it in the Suburvan. Inuyasha had exited last and Kouga had heard his growl. He staled his actions to chance a glance at him. Inuyasha had silenced himself and seemed to be meditating lightly, calming himself. 'At least he's trying to be calm.' Kouga decided advancing on his lord. "Welcome back..sorry we had to call you away for this." Kouga began handing the pickup keys to Inuyasha. 'So far so good, he hasn't attacked me yet.'
"It's alright, can't expect you and Rouyakan to handle an issue like this." Inuyasha replied fingering his pickup's ignition key. "You guys take the Suburvan..Kouga, your with me, in the truck." Inuyasha's voice brokered no agrument as they went to their vehicles.
Miroku and Sango patted his back as they passed given smiles of encouragement. Shippou on his way by patted his shoulder and leaned in to whisper, "dead man walking."
Kouga watched the concealed kitsune walk away. 'I should have ate him when I had the chance.' Kouga decided shaking his head as he walked to the passenger side of the truck. Inuyasha was already in and started it up as Kouga crawled in and shut the door. Taking off rather recklessly Inuyasha chose a side dirt road instead of the main road to head back to his estate. The Toyota he had drove while in Japan had been all about luxuary. No one could say that about his pickup. No his truck was about power. It was a large 4x4 with a winch in the front and large off roading tires.
Inuyasha veered off again heading for an empty field. Gunning the motor he drove the truck through the ditch separating the field from the road. Popping up the embankment Inuyasha kept one hand on the wheel while he put his other hand on the roof of the cab to keep from flying up and hitting it. Inuyasha glanced over at Kouga to find the wolf prince buckled in and holding on for dear life. One hand he had grasped the door's arm rest, the other hand he had on the dash. Inuyasha snickered at the site of the proud wolf white knuckled and nervous.
"Problem wolf?"
Kouga turned wide eyed to a smirking Inuyasha. Taking a deep breath Kouga asked. "Do you have to drive like it's stolen?"
Chuckling Inuyasha asked. "Don't like my driving? You have done far more reckless things on your own two feet."
"Exactly..on my own feet. Not at the mercy of another. I've never understood why you like these damn machines." Kouga complained as they hopped to another field.
"Anything for Kagome. This is of her world and I will be apart of it. Now, what do I do with you, hmmm? Who does Kagome belong to?"
"Look, I didn't mean anything by it. I spoke without thinking. I'm mated to Ayame, Kagome is yours."
"Don't you forget it, you mangy wolf or I'll turn your hide into a rug."
"Yea, yea I got it 'oh exalted one'."
Inuyasha nodded as he jerked his truck back onto the dirt road and reduced his speed. Taking a closer look at Kouga he noticed the bruise over his left eye again. "You get in a fight or something?" Inuyasha asked nonchalantly.
"You could say that. Ayame is still angry."
"Haven't you tried talking with her yet?" Inuyasha asked pulling the truck over to the side and stopping.
"Yes, I talk to her and she talks with her cookware to my head." Kouga huffed unbuckling and sliding down into the seat with his arms crossed over his chest. "I'm warning you dog breath, I always thought a fiesty mate was important to keep the old love life interesting but, I might have been wrong."
"Are you sure it's the fiesty attitude that is the problem and not the extensive amounts of cookware?"
Kouga clenched his fist and growled but, all he received for his trouble was a snoting laugh. "Laugh it up mutt, cause I'll be playing slumber party till she listens."
Inuyasha sighed, "it really was an accident wasnt' it?" Kouga leaned forward and cocked his head to look Inuyasha in the face. "I'm happily mated and have been for almost 500-years. If I didn't want Ayame I would have waited. You've done it, I could have also."
Inuyasha closed his eyes. "Alright, I'll see what I can do with Ayame for you." Inuyasha promised opening his eyes to lock his gaze with Kouga's. "I warn you though, stop making excuses. Pride be damned, your relationship with your bitch is more important. You got that?" Inuyasha asked reaching over to knock on Kouga's forehead. "I can see the lights are on, is anyone at home?"
Kouga knocked Inuyasha's hand away and touched the bruise above his left eye. "I guess I should be thankful at least she isn't claiming I've ruined any cubs this time."
Leaning back in the seat Inuyasha laughed. "I had almost forgotten about that time. Guess it has been a few years since I had to bail your ass out of trouble."
"Oh no, you weren't the one doing the bailing that time. That was Shippou who bailed us out!" Kouga corrected shoving Inuyasha in the shoulder.
Flashback the 1960's
Kouga ran towards the estate. It was still early but, it was going to be a long drive to get into town to the pub where his youngest cub was performing tonight. Kouga had dressed in a pair of jeans, a plain black tee shirt and boots. His hair held in his familar pony tail.
Yaseifusshi had not yet reached adulthood but, had already been the hardest cub they had raised. Still being young he couldn't understand why tradtion was important and snubbed his nose at his parents ways.
Yaseifusshi was Kouga all over again, looks they could have been twins. Ayame often complained she had only been the vessel that carried Yaseifusshi, he had nothing of her in him. He loved life and grabbed on to it with both hands. Yaseifusshi loved all things human. Ayame often blamed Kouga's past interest in humans as the root of their probelms with their youngest. Ayame had swore their would be no more cubs after Yaseifusshi. Kouga knew she needed a break from raising cubs and truth be told after everything this cub had put them through he could use a break as well.
Yaseifusshi's latest thing was rock-n-roll music. He had taken up guitar and played in a band with his love interest Melataru. Melataru had long silver and blue hair, her pack were known as the Moon Wolves. She was a lovely young she wolf but, she was also as wild as Yaseifusshi was. So they just feed off one another.
Yaseifusshi was begining to get out of control, he had went as far as changing his name. "Real rockers aren't named Yaseifusshi dad, i got an image to make. Luke is now, it's happening." Yaseifusshi had explained.
Kouga shook his head, the things he did for his cubs. 'If I didn't love him I'd be damn if I 'd ride with the mutt for a couple of hours. Yaseifusshi better appreciate this." Kouga had no choice but, ask Inuyasha to go with him. Inuyasha had the vehicle and knew how to drive it. Kouga didn't want to have to run a couple of hours to go listen to his son play. 'Kami, I got to learn how to drive.'
Reaching the estate Inuyasha was already waiting outside, laid acrossed the hood of his pickup. Inyasha was dressed in jeans, moccasins and a button up shirt.
Inuyasha leaned up and slide into the cab through the open drivers side window and started the truck. Taking a deep breath Kouga opened the door and climbed in. 'I hate these damn things.' Kouga huffed preparing for the trip to the pub.
Finally they made it and the two raised their concealment spells went into the pub. They listened for awhile and had a few drinks till the band finished the first set. Having taken a break Yaseifusshi approached his father and Inuyasha. "Hey old timers, enjoying the music?"
"Not bad cub, not bad. Do you know any Jimi Hendrix?" Inuyasha asked knocking back his drink.
"Dog man you are too cool." Yaseifusshi laughed.
Kouga shook his head. "Yaseifusshi, show Inuyasha his repect boy."
"Dad, I go by Luke now remember? Anyway his dogship is down with the times. I mean he's hip."
"Let it be guys, i just want to enjoy the evening. Got time for some billards Yaseifusshi, I mean Luke?" Inuayasha asked.
"Your on, come on I'll get Melataru. We can match with you old timers." The young wolf replied running to get his girl friend.
They got things sat up quickly. Kouga racked the balls while Inuyasha got more drinks for everyone. Yaseifusshi and Melataru chalked up the sticks. The game went well until Yaseifusshi was lining up a shot and accidently hit a passing bear spirit in the back with his stick.
"Fucking wolf, I should make you eat that stick." The bear roared swinging at Yaseifusshi.
"Hey sorry buddy. It was an accident man." Yaseifusshi said dodging out of the way and pushing Melataru behind him.
Kouga placed himself in front of his son. "Alright enough. The cub said he was sorry."
The large bear spirit grabbed a near by chair smaking Kouga before he could doge the blow, sending him flying back on top of the pool table.
Coming to his dad's defense Yaseifusshi wacked the bear in the back of the head with his pool stick, breaking it. Rearing around the bear swung at him. Yaseifusshi knew he had it but, was saved just in time by Inuyasha grabbing the back of his shirt and pulling him out of the way.
"You okay cub?" The Great Lord asked giving him a quick once over.
"I'm fine but, dad!"
"Is pissed!" Kouga replied having regained his senses and appeared beside them. "Come on Inuyasha let's show this walking rug how it's done."
Smirking as he released Yaseifusshi's shirt Inuyasha said. "Lead the way!" As he cracked his knuckles meancingly.
Sitting in the holding cell with his son and Inuyasha, Kouga had to admit it had been a wonderful evening. Inuyasha and he had enjoyed the evening doing man things. Listening to his son play his music, drinking, playing billards. He and his son had bonded more. He had been a good father, took and interest in his son's interest, he had been a supportive parent.
Then Inuyasha and he had showed all those younger spirits just what they were made of. The owner of the pub, a human man without the knowledge of their kind, had called the rangers and the whole lot had been taken to the gaurdroom. A large bill for damages to the pub was due before any of them could be released. Inuyasha had called Shippou, the kitsune was on his way with their portion of the bill. Of course Shippou had already known about the incident, having heard about it over his hand operated radio.
It was a big up roar right now. The local bear spirits up in arms over the bear who had not regonized them in his drunken stupor and picked a fight. 'Wonder how pruny our asses are going to be when they get done kissing up?' Kouga musingly wondered. The spirits had offered to pay the bill in full but, Inuyasha wouldn't hear of it. Inuyasha had said each spirit involved had to pay his own bill. So there they sat with the others who had joined in the fight awaiting Shippou with the bail money. Kouga sighed, 'well things can't get any worse.'
He didn't know how wrong was. As Inuyasha pulled up to Kouga's house Yaseifusshi and Kouga dragged themselves out of the truck. "Thanks for the ride mutt." Kouga said over his shoulder as he walked to his front door only to be meet by an angry mate flinging open the door. "What the hell are you teaching my baby! I heard all about it...drinking, fighting, destruction of property, assulting a ranger, JAIL! Kouga I've had it with your bad influences on my cub!" Ayame vented as red flashed in her vision.
Kouga was dumbstuck, here had thought he had been a good parent. Yaseifusshi and he had reached a new level in their relationship. The cub seemed to have gained a measure of respect for his old man that night as well as towards Inuyasha. Yaseifusshi had seen that maybe the old ways weren't all bad. Now he had an outraged mate berating him.
Luckily Inuyasha had rushed over and took control of the situation. Inuyasha took all the blame for the bad things and stressed Kouga had been protecting the cub and the bear was completely to blame for the fight. Ayame had cried and apologized like mad and taken Yaseifusshi into the house to treat his wounds. Kouga tried to thank Inuyasha for his help but, as usual the mutt had waved him off. "Feh...what do I care if your bitch gets mad at me. You don't do me any good if she knocks what's left of your brains out."
End flashback
"I hate to admit it but, you are better at handling bitches then I am." Kouga said as Inuyasha started the truck heading towards the estate again.
"Keh, you start to pick up on a few things you get sat enough." Inuyasha replied reaching up and jiggling his rosary as they pulled into the estate.
A few hours later Inuyasha found himself driving back to the air strip to pick up Wovoka. His plane was just touching down as Inuyasha parked his truck and got out. As Inuyasha walked towards the plane the door opened and Wovoka exited the craft. Wovoka looked the same as he had the last time Inuyasha had seen him. Dressed in moccasins, jeans and tee shirt with a button up checked short sleeve shirt over it. Same back length black hair held in a single braid. Transluent colored eyes, that reminded Inuyasha of a firey opals. A bone choker around his neck. Though he was under concealment Inuyasha could see him clearly as he appeared in his humonoid form. The concealment only worked on human that had not been released from it's effects by having been given knowledge of their kind or didn't have spiritual powers, known as sight.
Looking around Wovoka seen his old friend and lord. Grabbing his luggage he started towards him. He had heard from Inuyasha's liaison, Rouyakan, that Inuyasha had been in Japan when the tragedy happened. Wovoka knew Inuyasha had not been back to his native lands in a long time, though he never knew what kept him away. He wondered what could have happened to make the Taiyoukai return when he had been so adamant before about not going. Wovoka only hope the young Taiyoukai was alright. Inuyasha had always been like a lost child to him, that child that touched your heart and made you care about them even when they were not yours.
As he approached Wovoka opened his arms to hug the Taiyoukai. "Great Chief Inuyasha...it has been to long." Smiling Inuyasha returned the guesture. "It has been to long brother..I wish it was not under these circumstances that has brought you to my home." Inuyasha replied, breaking the hug Inuyasha reached over and took Wovoka's bag from him.
"You honor me, to be called brother by one such as you. We will have to watch our language when Xipe arrives." Wovoka cautioned him. "He will claim you to be prejudice against his kind." Wovoka said walking to Inuyasha's truck.
"Feh, his stench causes my prejudice not you." Inuyash replied stowing the Thunder Birds luggage in the bed and climbing into the truck.
"Yes...your kinds enhanced sense of smell..a blessing and a curse at the same time." Wovoka said patting Inuyasha's arm. "Now tell me my friend what took you to Japan?"
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youkai: demon/spirit/ghost/magical creature
hanyou: half youkai
Taiyoukai: demon lord
bouzo: rude term for a buddhist monk
pernicious: english means having the quality of destroying or injuring; wicked
`e mo': chinese means demon or fiend
Zhou-an: chinese, Zhou means to help or assist. An means peace
qi: chinese, refers to the energy inside ones body.
Shaolin: originated in the Shaolin Temple on Mount Songshan at Dengfeng in Henan Province around 495 B.C. by buddhist monks.
Wushu: chinese, refers to a style of martial arts started by the Shaolin monks.
neigong: a Shaolin meditation training that deals with strengthing the mind.
kaigong: a Shaolin medition training that deals with strengthing the body
Saiyen: japanese means help from a distance. The name of an actual japanese warship.
Yancy: native american means the englishman. The word later became 'yankee'.
Elan: native american means the friendly one.
Wovoka: Paiute mystic lived 1856-1932. Took the white man name of Jack Wilson, responsible for teaching the Ghost Dance to other Native Americans. Was considered a great leader by his people.
Xipe: 'the flayed' worshipped in ancient Mexico. Usually depected wearing a flayed human skin as a cloak. From the Nahua religion, Mexican Mythology.
Yasei-fuushi: japanese means wild wind god.
Jimi Hendrix: James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix 11-27-1942 to 9-18-1970. American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer.
kitsune: fox
Sengoku Jidai: warlord era 1500's
web sites of interst:
http(colon)(dbl slash)japan-101(dot)com(slash)history(slash)japanese_ship_naming_convention (dot)htm
http(colon)(dbl slash)www(dot)gstaichi(dot)org(slash)neigong(dot)html.
http(colon)(dbl slash)www(dot)eftneigong(dot)com(slash)jadeddragon2(dot)html
http(colon )(dbl slash)www(dot)chinavoc(dot)com(slash)kungfu(slash)shaolin(slash)intro(dot)a sp
http(colon)(dbl slash)www(dot)indians(dot)org(slash)weler(slash)greatspi(dot)htm
C onverting /tmp/phpHx9gVk to /dev/stdout
I do claim the original characters that will appear in this chapter
"talking"
'thinking'
A/N: I wish to thank the talented authoress Sueric for her kind allowance of her idea of hanyou reproduction. She has given me permission to use her base idea that appears in her Inuyasha stories in mine. So thank you once again Sueric for your kindness in allowing me to use it. I claim no rights to the idea, it is the property of the authoress known as Sueric.
Thanks to my dear friend InuandKagforever (lexa) for her help with Canadianology(the study of all things Canadian).
Thanks to kougasmate (Sakura Kaidako) for her allowance in the use of the character Melataru, this character is her creation and all rights to it are hers.
Thank you also to all who have kept my family in their prayers and have sent wishes for my father's well being. He is still in the hospital but, is getting better.
The plane ride was anything but, enjoyable for Inuyasha. His mood had deteriorated steadly after leaving Kagome. His companions had abandoned him in the back section of the plane with only his temper to keep him company. His dear cowardly friends had took up residence in the front of the passanger compartment, sitting hunkered over laptops and cell phones working on the problem that had taken him away from the one place he wanted to be.
Inuyasha could be heard mumbling curses about his brother for making him Taiyoukai over the Americas. "Fucking duty." Inuyasha was once again heard to mumble. Inuyasha knew in his heart he shouldn't be angry with Sesshoumaru. 'Bastard did help me when the madness took me over.' He reminded himself.
Inuyasha stopped for a moment to think about how the madness had made his life a living hell for the past 500-years. In the past before the madness Inuyasha had only had to worry about being separated from his sword when his life was in danger. Without the sealing sword his youkai would take over and he would fight until he was stopped or killed. When the madness hit though the sword, made orginally from his father's fang and later reforged with his own had been unable to shut his youkai up.
Toutousai, Myouga and Bokusenou had all talked and decided that because Inuyasha had gained so much power over his life time, more then other hanyou ever had, that when faced with not having Kagome in his life it drove his youkai blood over the edge. Both his human side and his youkai had been stricken by the fact Kagome was gone and there was no hope of reaching her. The thought of life without Kagome had been unbearable for him to even fathom. Because his human soul and heart were broken their was nothing inside of him to hold back his youkai blood. So the madness took hold of him. His human soul and heart broke down and his youkai cried out to be appeased but, it only thristed for his own blood.
He could still remember the unhuman cries he made and the things his youkai said to him. Pressing him to make the pain go way and promising it would if only he would spill his own blood. Inuyasha wished he could say it had been hard to hurt himself but, he had many times accidently pressed his own nails into his palms drawing blood. So doing it again was nothing to him. His youkai had been right, even that small amount had helped so he bit his lip next, drawing more blood with his fangs. Before he knew it he was moving towards the boulder on the battle field, he felt like he was watching the magic box in Kagome's house, he had no control over what was happening. As he began to bang against the rock and his blood had trickled down the side of his head and started to coat the boulder, the feeling of relief filled him. The fear and pain of loneliness without Kagome that had driven his youkai insane was now rejoicing at the feeling of his life essence leaking from his body. Then Sesshoumaru had approached him and all went dark.
Inuyasha had no doubt he would have continued his actions until he had died. When he had awoken Sesshoumaru had pushed the potion in his hand and commanded he drink it, strangly enough Inuyasha had done so without once questioning his brother. Sesshoumaru had reminded him he was immortal and if he used the potion and could stay alive he could see Kagome again. The knowledge he could see Kagome again had been what had given his human soul hope and strength to fight against his youkai. There had been comfort in knowing he was capable of living until her time came.
So he had taken the potion his brother had offered to him. Him being hanyou had caused side effects though, the potion was not absorbed well by his body and it gave him a doping effect, similar to drinking to much alcohol.
Eventually Sesshoumaru had come for him, giving him duties that had helped occupay his mind. The effects from the potion had gotten on Sesshoumaru's nerves though and he insisted on training Inuyasha to control his youkai side to insure the potion would work better. Inuyasha had also over the years received training from others to help quiet his youkai side. Being surrounded by those who needed him had given him things to do and that in turn had quieted his youkai. Mankee had taught him to enjoy life and that as well had help. Finding happiness and joy in everyday reminded him of Kagome and had made her seem closer to him.
Even with the potion, the training, the duties and learning to live again it had only given his human soul the strength to not follow through what his youkai side asked for. Anytime his mind was idle or he had not used either the potion, alcohol or mediation to put his youkai side to sleep it would taunt him, trying to get him to spill his blood. It had been a hard existence.
As Inuyasha sat in the back of the plane he noticed for the first time that it had been days since he had last heard whispers in his mind from his youkai side. "He's quiet." Thinking back to the last time he had heard the madness talking to him Inuyasha relized it had been the day he had started drinking with Mankee. The alcohol, when consumed in large quanities, would put the voice to sleep just like the potion did. It had been after that Kagome had made her appearance. Inuyasha smiled "Kagome, you've silenced the madness. Is it really over? All these years, all the things I did to help quiet it. I guess all I had to do was wait 500-years for the cure." Inuyasha said smirking. "I'm finally free of it..now, I just got to deal with this crap."
Inuyasha only hoped he wouldn't have to be kept away long. Inuyasha knew he could count on Wovoka, the leader of the Thunder Birds in North America, to work quickly towards a solution. Wovoka had been leader of the tribe since before Inuyasha had been born.
Wovoka in his human form appeared as a Native American. Dark reddish brown skin wtih black hair that hung to his upper back which he kept in a single braid. His kind had no facial markings but, did sport slightly pointed ears, fangs and longer nails then humans. His eyes were translucent in color, swirling colors reflected in them.
Inuyasha and his companions, who had came with him from Japan, had stayed with Wovoka and his tribe before the Canadian estate was built. Wovoka had not only accepted Inuyasha as his 'Great Chief' as Wovoka refered to him as but, he had made Inuyasha his brother as well. Wovoka had been the one who had taught Inuyasha to braid his hair. 'That's not all he taught me though.' Inuyasha thought as he remembered the lessons about hanyous he had learned from Wovoka.
Wovoka had taken an Native American human as his mate and had several hanyou children and both hanyou and human grandchildren which he lovingly accepted. The youkais, or spirits as they refered to themselves as in the Americas, had no problem with hanyous or humans. Inuyasha had found that was due to the reactions towards magical beings by the native humans in the Americas. In the past the youkais were seen as kamis or spirits, as they were known as in the Americas. With the humans respecting the native spirits of course any hanyou offspring produced from a union between spirits and humans were seen as a blessing. Because of that hanyous had no trouble like Inuyasha had suffered. They were seen by all as blessings not abominations and were accepted by both their spirit kind and human kind. Because of that hanyous had no problems finding willing mates and knowledge about hanyous was common to all. 'Common knowledge in the Americas, unheard of in Japan.' Inyasha bitterly thought. Not that he had been interested in finding a mate, he knew the only women he was interested in wouldn't be around for a long time.
That was the choice Inuyasha knew Kagome and he would have to make some day if she would become his mate. Hanyous being a cross of a youkai and a human were granted the ability to decide what their offspring would be. If mated with a youkai, the pup would always be hanyou. Mating with humans though was were the real magic was. Hanyous were only able to produce offspring twice a lunar cycle. The time when a hanyou's youkai surged closet to the surface and the time when the youkai resceeded and they became human. The time it surged the pup would be hanyou, on the other a human pup would be produced. For Inuyasha his times were his human night, the new moon and the exact opposite lunar time the full moon was when his youkai surged. Inuyasha smiled at the thoughts of Kagome and he sitting down to decide on the type of pups they would have.
Hiding his eyes under his bangs he chanced to check on his friends. He noticed how they avoided coming back near him as they wandered around the cabin working on different tasks. 'Can't say I blame them.' He decided, his mood had been foul since they left Kagome at her family's shrine. Inuyasha sighed, it wasn't like he was meaning to take his mood out on them.
Taking a deep breath Inuyasha tried to center himself as Zhou-an had taught him. Zhou-an was a Shoalin monk that had traveled with them to the Americas. They had stopped off in China and meet Zhou-an. He had been looking for passage out of the country, he was fleeing persecution at the time.
Flashback 1700's on the ship Saiyen. Inuyasha and his followers from Japan are traveling to the Americas
Stopping in Shanghai, Inuyasha exited the ship. Walking down the plank into the port town Inuyasha dressed in his firerat haori and hakama he made sure his Tetsusaiga was well fastened to his side. They had just left Japan not long ago and Inuyasha knew he had a long voyage ahead of them but, he just had to stopped. Inuyasha did not stop just for himself but, for Shippou who had never done well on boats. The poor kit had spent the last several days leaning over the side of the ship.
Inuyasha checked his money rope, he was looking for some tea that would help Shippou with his nausea. Inuyasha had made sure his concealment was up as he walked up to the shop selling healing herbs. Stepping inside and sniffing out the correct herbs Shippou needed Inuyasha couldn't help but, to over hear the conversation going on between the shop keeper and a man dressed in monk robes.
"Please, I'll do any type of work. I am in need of passage on a ship but, I am lacking funds." The man in monk robes explained.
"I am so sorry monk but, I am unable to afford to pay for help. I wish you luck sir." The shop keeper replied spotting Inuyasha walking up with the herbs. "Excuse me monk, I have a customer."
The monk bowed stepping aside for the customer only to gasp. Inuyasha could tell the monk could see through his concealment, those with spiritual powers could see through them. Inuyasha only hoped the monk would see that he was not going to cause any harm and only wished to purchase the herb and be on his way.
The shop keeper bowed to Inuyasha, "how my I assist you sir?"
"I wish only to purchase this herb." Inuyasha replied in broken chinese.
"You are not from here?" The shop keeper asked, looking Inuyasha over.
"No sir, my ship just docked from Japan. One of my traveling companions is ill, this is why I require the herb." Inuyasha replied again in his broken chinese. 'Thought by now, i'd picked up the language. I guess my brain can only learn so many.' He thought wishing the shop keeper would just take his money and let him go.
"Here monk, this man is from a ship perhaps he can offer you passage in return for services." The shop keeper offered.
'Oh fuck.' Inuyasha thought looking at the monk in question.
The monk stared at Inuyasha. 'He is `e mo' but, he does not have the aura of one who is pernicious.' Bowing the monk asked. "Would you be willing to give me passage on your ship sir. I could be of use to you."
His temper getting the best of him Inuyasha snapped. "Just what do you think a worthless bouzo like you could do for me? I've already got one bouzo, I don't need another." Inuyasha said folding his arms and shoving them into his haori.
Clearing his throat the monk replied. "I am very good at seeing through disguise some use to hide their true selves. When one is traveling far from home that can be a good skill to have. I also speak many languages, may I say my Chinese is better then yours."
Dropping his arms and his jaw Inuyasha sputtered, "it's probably your native tongue! Give me a break!" Pulling some money off his rope Inuyasha slammed it down on the table. "Will this cover the herb?"
Shaking the shop keeper counted the money. "Yes..yes sir, more then enough. Allow me to return some of it to you." He replied trying to return some of the currency.
"Keep it!" Inuyasha replied storming out of the shop, herb in hand with the monk hot on his heels.
"I know what you are. Do you really have a ship?"
"Yea what of it? Are you following me?" Inuyasha asked gripping his herbs and sword.
"Please sir, I am fleeing persecution. I must leave the country. I am a man of the cloth I will serve you in anyway I can as long as it doesn't interfere with my beliefs."
"Why are you being persecuted?" Inuyasha asked glancing at the monk.
"Because of my teaching others the way of Wushu."
"Wushu?" Inuyasha asked still walking back to the ship.
"Wushu is the study of various forms of fighting. It was developed by the monks of the Shaolin faith. We protect those who can not protect themselves. It is a way of life not just for battle." The monk explained.
"What is your name monk?"
"I am called Zhou-an." He replied bowing as he ran to keep up with Inuyasha. "So will you allow me passage on your boat `e mo'?"
"Feh, I won't have it said I left a man to die." It was the only invitation Zhou-an recieved.
Zhou-an worked hard helping on the boat and was fascinated by the stories Miroku and Shippou told him. Zhou-an was intriqued by Inuyasha and his illness. "I maybe able to help you Lord Inuyasha." Zhou-an said one morning after watching the demon lord make his potion.
"Keh, how is that?"
"I will teach you the way of Shaolin. One part is called Neigong, it is a meditation skill that works on the principles of the Three Internal Harmonies. Mind in harmony with the intent, the intent in harmony with the qi and the qi in harmony with the power."
Setting down his cup Inuyasha reguarded the monk. "Miroku has tried to teach me meditation. I just can't do it. What is that qi thing anyway?"
"Qi, is the energy inside the body. It is responsible for the function of ones mind. Your illness, it effects your mind and your qi. The potion you take, it causes you to loss part of yourself, does it not?" Zhou-an asked sitting down by Inuyasha.
Hiding under his bangs Inuyasha replied. "Yes it does make me feel not myself but, I must take the potion to quiet my youkai's madness."
"I understand lord, your madness takes much from you. This meditation I speak of also works on another level. Three other harmonies, external harmonies. The shoulders in harmony with the hips, the elbows in harmony with the knees and the hands in harmony with the feet. This is called Kaigong which goes back to Wushu. I will teach you and it might help where Miroku's meditation is all spiritual mine is based in self denfense and defense of others. I have heard how you are a great defender your spirit might react better to my ways then Miroku's. Of course it is up to you Lord Inuyasha."
"What the hell, I might as well give it a try."
End flashback
In the end Zhou-an had been right. The techniques Inuyasha had learned had helped him. Not only with the madness but, also with helping him fall into his role of Taiyoukai of the Americas. As Taiyoukai Inuyasha was more likely to be playing umpire between groups of childish spirits then fighting a real battle. Inuyasha couldn't help snickering when his over active imagination pictured the upset spirit leaders as little children with plastic weapons charging at one another uttering battle cries of 'it's all about me!'
Leaning forward in his chair Inuyasha placed his right elbow on his knee and rested his forehead in his cupped right hand. Inuyasha smirked wondering what Kagome would think about him being the mature one in those conferences 'Better center myself, can't be all pissy with the leaders.' Inuyasha decided leaning back into the seat and closing his eyes.
We will be touching down in about twenty minutes Elan, best let Lord Inuyasha and his aides know. Yancy, the pilot, said.
"Alright Yancy, I think I'll tell Shippou Taisho and allow him to tell Lord Inuyasha. I over heard the others saying the lord was in a bad mood."
"Not scared of the lord are you?" Yancy teased.
"Not scared or stupid, thank you." Elan, the copilot, replied unfastening his belt and moving to the door separating the cock pit from the passenger compartment. Opening the door Elan found Shippou, Miroku and Sango all sitting at the front of the compartment. He could see the lord in the very back reclined in his seat, his eyes closed. 'Looks like the lord fell asleep. Well at least it put an end to his terrorizing.' Elan thought.
"Mr. Taisho, we will be touching down in about twenty minutes sir." Elan reported to Shippou.
Looking up from his laptop Shippou had his screen touch pen in his mouth. Shippou nodded his acknowledgement to the copilot's alert, then went back to his laptop until Elan returned to the cockpit. Having saved his work Shippou closed the computer up and stowed it in it's storage bag. Placing it under his seat he turned to his companions. "Did you guys hear that? Twenty minutes till touchdown."
Miroku and Sango worked to stow their gear as well. Turning to the back of the compartment Sango noticed Inuyasha had his eyes closed and seemed to be sleeping. 'Poor guy.' Sango thought, 'I hope this mess gets cleared up quickly so he can go back to Kagome.' Turning back Sango asked. "Who's going to wake Inuyasha?"
Shippou and Miroku staled their actions to exchange looks then both smiled back to Sango. "Oh come on, why do I have to?" Sango whinned. "At least give me a chance."
"What do you suggest my love?" Miroku asked.
"I don't know, can we draw straws or something?"
"How about rock, paper, scissors?" Shippou suggested.
Both Sango and Miroku agreed as they come to stand by one another with their fist extended. "Rock...paper...scissors!" They chanted.
Sango slowly approached the back of the plane where Inuyasha was. It wasn't she minded waking him or even dealing with his unpleasant mood. Sango knew for all his gripping he took his duties very seriously, probably even more so then Sesshoumaru did. Where Sesshoumaru seen himself as a ruler Inuyasha had developed many friendships over the centuries not only with the other leaders but, also with those who were just ordinary youkais and hanyous, not forgetting all the humans with knowledge that he called friend. No when things went wrong in the Americas, even if Inuyasha didn't know those involved, he took it quite personal.
'He truly cares, where Sesshoumaru just leads. That's Kagome's influence coming out.' Sango thought. 'Well Kagome and Inuyasha's father.' Sango thought as she took in his looks.
Sesshoumaru had been bothered by Inuyasha's looks as he began to reach adulthood and more of their father seemed to come out in Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru had taken Inuyasha to see Bokusenou, the ancient magnolia tree. Sango remembered the days Inuyasha would spend laying in Bokusenou's branches talking with the old tree. Miroku, Shippou and she camped out near by. The ancient tree's booming laughter could be heard through out his forest when Inuyasha would make remarks about Sesshoumaru acting like something was caught in his rear end or as the brazen hanyou would say. "What do you think is stuck up Sesshoumaru's ass now?"
Bokusenou remarked often how Inuyasha's father had breed true in Inuyasha where Sesshoumaru was more like his mother. The old tree would recounted stories of the great dog demon. How the Inu No Taisho had spent days on end doing just as Inuyasha loved to do when he visited, sitting in Bokusenou's branches and making the old tree laugh. He would often say that while he was glad to be friends with both sons. He was truly pleased to see so much of his old friend living on his younger son.
As Sango watched Inuyasha she figured he wasn't actually asleep but, instead seemed to be meditating. 'I'm so glad Zhou-an came into his life. He helped Inuyasha find a measure of peace.' Sango could still remember the Shaolin monk who had joined them not long after they set off towards the Americas. The monk had joined them for passage but, stayed with them in Inuyasha's service until his death in the early 1800's. Zhou-an had like Kohoku turned down Inuyasha's gift of immortality but, Sango could clearly remember the monk and Inuyasha practicing Wushu in the sparring room at the Canadian estate.
Zhou-an's beliefs in defending those unable to defend themselves had reminded Inuyasha of Kagome and so he had grabbed hold of Zhou-an teachings whole heartly. Zhou-an's teachings had helped Inuyasha quiet his youkai illness. Sango wondered if since Inuyasha had Kagome back now if he was still bothered by the madness. 'He is probably preparing himself for the upcoming meetings he will have to deal with.'
Inuyasha took a deep cleanings breath. He now felt he was prepared to deal with the issues at home. The silence he now had was still so new. It had been such a long time since he had not had to deal with his insane youkai half. 'I almost miss him. Almost. Hmmm, Sango's back here.' Inuyasha realized taking a sniff of his surroundings. Cracking an eye open just enough to see her outline he noticed her cautious ways and knew she was trying not to upset him. 'Jerk...making your friends tiptoe around you like this.' He beratted himself.
Squatting down by him Sango knew Inuyasha had noticed her. His inu ears twitched towards her and she had seen him sniff at her. "Inuyasha...were almost home." Sango softly said as she watched him very slowly crack one eye open.
"Thanks Sango...better get seated yourself."
Sango happily noddd and returned to her seat by Miroku.
"He seems to have awoken in a better mood." Miroku observed.
"He wasn't asleep. I think he was meditating."
"That's good, that always helped calm him. I believe this meeting will be hard on us all especially with Kagome awaiting our return."
Sango nodded in agreement.
"I fear this will be a hard time for our dear hanyou friend. We will all have to give him as much support as we can" Miroku said reaching out to hold Sango's hand and giving it a reassuing squeeze. Sango returned the sentiment as well giving a squeeze to Miroku's hand.
Shippou had the good sense to call ahead to Kouga and alert him of their up coming arrivial. Kouga had reported that Wovoka and Xipe were on their way. Wovoka would be first to arrive as he was closest and Xipe was in a meeting currently with the Southern Chupacabra Tribe leader. From all the information Shippou had so far been able to gather it seemed like a cut and dry case of the Chupacabras being in the wrong. There was no legitimate argument Xipe could use to get out of the blame. 'Knowing Xipe he will argue the sky is green and the grass is blue just to screw with Inuyasha.'
Kouga, in his concealed form, watched as the plane circled the airfield and began it's descent to the landing strip. Kouga had drove Inuyasha's 4x4 truck to the strip for him and Rouyakan had drove the Suburvan. "Coward!" Kouga yelled to the surrounding woods. Rouyakan had fled back to the estate when the plane came into view. 'Damn, when am I going to learn when to keep my mouth shut.' Kouga knew he was going to have to try and make thinks right with Inuyasha. He hadn't meant anything by what he had said. "It just slipped, I always called Kagome 'my women'. It's like a pet name."
Kouga had pined for Kagome for awhile after her loss, nothing like Inuyasha had. Kouga did not have the luxury of wallowing in self pity, he had his tribe to think about. They needed his leadership if their kind were going to survive and recover. Truth be told it had not been that hard for Kouga to get past Kagome. He had only spent maybe what would add up to a perhaps a week in total with her over the three years she was in the Sengoku Jidai. They always meet by chance on their respected ways to hunt down Naraku. Honestly the most time he had even spent with her had been when he first kidnapped her. Every other time had been either during battles or those chance meetings while she was in the company of her friends and dog breath.
He had waited about a year before going to find Ayame and pursueing her as a mate. Ayame had been a good mate, she had bore him many strong cubs. Kouga had no regrets in his decision to take Ayame as his mate instead of waiting with dog turd for a chance at Kagome. 'Kagome was many things: beautiful, firey spirit, smart, kind, she had no fear and was powerful for a human. I just had to put my kinsmen first though.' Kouga knew his mate Ayame had those same qualities he had seen in Kagome and truth be told Ayame was better for him. 'She keeps you honest.' He reminded himself.
As the plane touched down Kouga leaned back against the pickup. His arms folded over his chest and his legs crossed his ankles. Kouga only hoped Inuyasha would be reasonable. He hated to bow down to the dog, even if he was Taiyoukai. Kouga still had his pride. 'Pride.' Kouga sighed reaching up to rub his left temple. Wincing when he touched the bruise that he had just received before he got Shippou's call.
Kouga had once again tried to reason with Ayame. 'I swear I'm getting rid of every piece of cast iron cookware the bitch owns.' He had once again been on the receiving end of her cookware's attention. 'I hope I can make nice with Inuyasha or I'll be sleeping outside for awhile. Ain't no way I'm sleeping at home till we make up, I'll wake up with my penis super glued to my stomach again.' Kouga shivered as he thought back to the last time he had made Ayame angry and had tried to sleep at he house before making up. Sometime during the night she had super glued his manhood to his stomach. Not only had the solvent the emergency room personnel used to dissolve the glue burned his sensitive parts but, the glue had been so thick they had to use a razor blade to cut through the glue residue because the solvent couldn't break through it. Kouga shivered again. 'Damn soap operas. They're only good for given bitches ideas on how to torture their mates.' Kouga huffed as the plane's passenger door finally opened.
Coming out of the plane Inuaysha observed Kouga leaning on his truck. Before he realized it he felt himself growling. Inuyasha was shocked and gasped when his mind was entertaining the thought of running up to Kouga and fighting him to prove his dominance. 'What's wrong with me?' Inuyasha wondered. 'I've not felt the need to make Kouga submit since before I lost Kagome.' The fact it had been that long was hard to swallow. Sure Kouga and he had argued over the years, poking fun at one another. Inuyasha had even more then one had to reprimand Kouga because he had forgotten his place in terms of Inuaysha being Taiyoukai but, never had he felt the need to prove his power. 'Not since Kagome was taken. Could it be because Kagome is back and the madness is silent that I feel I have to prove myself the best? This feeling has nothing to do with reprimanding him for opening his trap.' Taking a hard look at Kouga he noticed the bruise above his eye. 'Kouga's my friend and here I am wanting to beat the crap out of him and force him to submit. what the hell's wrong with me?'
As the occupants exited the plane Kouga advanced taking their luggage and putting it in the Suburvan. Inuyasha had exited last and Kouga had heard his growl. He staled his actions to chance a glance at him. Inuyasha had silenced himself and seemed to be meditating lightly, calming himself. 'At least he's trying to be calm.' Kouga decided advancing on his lord. "Welcome back..sorry we had to call you away for this." Kouga began handing the pickup keys to Inuyasha. 'So far so good, he hasn't attacked me yet.'
"It's alright, can't expect you and Rouyakan to handle an issue like this." Inuyasha replied fingering his pickup's ignition key. "You guys take the Suburvan..Kouga, your with me, in the truck." Inuyasha's voice brokered no agrument as they went to their vehicles.
Miroku and Sango patted his back as they passed given smiles of encouragement. Shippou on his way by patted his shoulder and leaned in to whisper, "dead man walking."
Kouga watched the concealed kitsune walk away. 'I should have ate him when I had the chance.' Kouga decided shaking his head as he walked to the passenger side of the truck. Inuyasha was already in and started it up as Kouga crawled in and shut the door. Taking off rather recklessly Inuyasha chose a side dirt road instead of the main road to head back to his estate. The Toyota he had drove while in Japan had been all about luxuary. No one could say that about his pickup. No his truck was about power. It was a large 4x4 with a winch in the front and large off roading tires.
Inuyasha veered off again heading for an empty field. Gunning the motor he drove the truck through the ditch separating the field from the road. Popping up the embankment Inuyasha kept one hand on the wheel while he put his other hand on the roof of the cab to keep from flying up and hitting it. Inuyasha glanced over at Kouga to find the wolf prince buckled in and holding on for dear life. One hand he had grasped the door's arm rest, the other hand he had on the dash. Inuyasha snickered at the site of the proud wolf white knuckled and nervous.
"Problem wolf?"
Kouga turned wide eyed to a smirking Inuyasha. Taking a deep breath Kouga asked. "Do you have to drive like it's stolen?"
Chuckling Inuyasha asked. "Don't like my driving? You have done far more reckless things on your own two feet."
"Exactly..on my own feet. Not at the mercy of another. I've never understood why you like these damn machines." Kouga complained as they hopped to another field.
"Anything for Kagome. This is of her world and I will be apart of it. Now, what do I do with you, hmmm? Who does Kagome belong to?"
"Look, I didn't mean anything by it. I spoke without thinking. I'm mated to Ayame, Kagome is yours."
"Don't you forget it, you mangy wolf or I'll turn your hide into a rug."
"Yea, yea I got it 'oh exalted one'."
Inuyasha nodded as he jerked his truck back onto the dirt road and reduced his speed. Taking a closer look at Kouga he noticed the bruise over his left eye again. "You get in a fight or something?" Inuyasha asked nonchalantly.
"You could say that. Ayame is still angry."
"Haven't you tried talking with her yet?" Inuyasha asked pulling the truck over to the side and stopping.
"Yes, I talk to her and she talks with her cookware to my head." Kouga huffed unbuckling and sliding down into the seat with his arms crossed over his chest. "I'm warning you dog breath, I always thought a fiesty mate was important to keep the old love life interesting but, I might have been wrong."
"Are you sure it's the fiesty attitude that is the problem and not the extensive amounts of cookware?"
Kouga clenched his fist and growled but, all he received for his trouble was a snoting laugh. "Laugh it up mutt, cause I'll be playing slumber party till she listens."
Inuyasha sighed, "it really was an accident wasnt' it?" Kouga leaned forward and cocked his head to look Inuyasha in the face. "I'm happily mated and have been for almost 500-years. If I didn't want Ayame I would have waited. You've done it, I could have also."
Inuyasha closed his eyes. "Alright, I'll see what I can do with Ayame for you." Inuyasha promised opening his eyes to lock his gaze with Kouga's. "I warn you though, stop making excuses. Pride be damned, your relationship with your bitch is more important. You got that?" Inuyasha asked reaching over to knock on Kouga's forehead. "I can see the lights are on, is anyone at home?"
Kouga knocked Inuyasha's hand away and touched the bruise above his left eye. "I guess I should be thankful at least she isn't claiming I've ruined any cubs this time."
Leaning back in the seat Inuyasha laughed. "I had almost forgotten about that time. Guess it has been a few years since I had to bail your ass out of trouble."
"Oh no, you weren't the one doing the bailing that time. That was Shippou who bailed us out!" Kouga corrected shoving Inuyasha in the shoulder.
Flashback the 1960's
Kouga ran towards the estate. It was still early but, it was going to be a long drive to get into town to the pub where his youngest cub was performing tonight. Kouga had dressed in a pair of jeans, a plain black tee shirt and boots. His hair held in his familar pony tail.
Yaseifusshi had not yet reached adulthood but, had already been the hardest cub they had raised. Still being young he couldn't understand why tradtion was important and snubbed his nose at his parents ways.
Yaseifusshi was Kouga all over again, looks they could have been twins. Ayame often complained she had only been the vessel that carried Yaseifusshi, he had nothing of her in him. He loved life and grabbed on to it with both hands. Yaseifusshi loved all things human. Ayame often blamed Kouga's past interest in humans as the root of their probelms with their youngest. Ayame had swore their would be no more cubs after Yaseifusshi. Kouga knew she needed a break from raising cubs and truth be told after everything this cub had put them through he could use a break as well.
Yaseifusshi's latest thing was rock-n-roll music. He had taken up guitar and played in a band with his love interest Melataru. Melataru had long silver and blue hair, her pack were known as the Moon Wolves. She was a lovely young she wolf but, she was also as wild as Yaseifusshi was. So they just feed off one another.
Yaseifusshi was begining to get out of control, he had went as far as changing his name. "Real rockers aren't named Yaseifusshi dad, i got an image to make. Luke is now, it's happening." Yaseifusshi had explained.
Kouga shook his head, the things he did for his cubs. 'If I didn't love him I'd be damn if I 'd ride with the mutt for a couple of hours. Yaseifusshi better appreciate this." Kouga had no choice but, ask Inuyasha to go with him. Inuyasha had the vehicle and knew how to drive it. Kouga didn't want to have to run a couple of hours to go listen to his son play. 'Kami, I got to learn how to drive.'
Reaching the estate Inuyasha was already waiting outside, laid acrossed the hood of his pickup. Inyasha was dressed in jeans, moccasins and a button up shirt.
Inuyasha leaned up and slide into the cab through the open drivers side window and started the truck. Taking a deep breath Kouga opened the door and climbed in. 'I hate these damn things.' Kouga huffed preparing for the trip to the pub.
Finally they made it and the two raised their concealment spells went into the pub. They listened for awhile and had a few drinks till the band finished the first set. Having taken a break Yaseifusshi approached his father and Inuyasha. "Hey old timers, enjoying the music?"
"Not bad cub, not bad. Do you know any Jimi Hendrix?" Inuyasha asked knocking back his drink.
"Dog man you are too cool." Yaseifusshi laughed.
Kouga shook his head. "Yaseifusshi, show Inuyasha his repect boy."
"Dad, I go by Luke now remember? Anyway his dogship is down with the times. I mean he's hip."
"Let it be guys, i just want to enjoy the evening. Got time for some billards Yaseifusshi, I mean Luke?" Inuayasha asked.
"Your on, come on I'll get Melataru. We can match with you old timers." The young wolf replied running to get his girl friend.
They got things sat up quickly. Kouga racked the balls while Inuyasha got more drinks for everyone. Yaseifusshi and Melataru chalked up the sticks. The game went well until Yaseifusshi was lining up a shot and accidently hit a passing bear spirit in the back with his stick.
"Fucking wolf, I should make you eat that stick." The bear roared swinging at Yaseifusshi.
"Hey sorry buddy. It was an accident man." Yaseifusshi said dodging out of the way and pushing Melataru behind him.
Kouga placed himself in front of his son. "Alright enough. The cub said he was sorry."
The large bear spirit grabbed a near by chair smaking Kouga before he could doge the blow, sending him flying back on top of the pool table.
Coming to his dad's defense Yaseifusshi wacked the bear in the back of the head with his pool stick, breaking it. Rearing around the bear swung at him. Yaseifusshi knew he had it but, was saved just in time by Inuyasha grabbing the back of his shirt and pulling him out of the way.
"You okay cub?" The Great Lord asked giving him a quick once over.
"I'm fine but, dad!"
"Is pissed!" Kouga replied having regained his senses and appeared beside them. "Come on Inuyasha let's show this walking rug how it's done."
Smirking as he released Yaseifusshi's shirt Inuyasha said. "Lead the way!" As he cracked his knuckles meancingly.
Sitting in the holding cell with his son and Inuyasha, Kouga had to admit it had been a wonderful evening. Inuyasha and he had enjoyed the evening doing man things. Listening to his son play his music, drinking, playing billards. He and his son had bonded more. He had been a good father, took and interest in his son's interest, he had been a supportive parent.
Then Inuyasha and he had showed all those younger spirits just what they were made of. The owner of the pub, a human man without the knowledge of their kind, had called the rangers and the whole lot had been taken to the gaurdroom. A large bill for damages to the pub was due before any of them could be released. Inuyasha had called Shippou, the kitsune was on his way with their portion of the bill. Of course Shippou had already known about the incident, having heard about it over his hand operated radio.
It was a big up roar right now. The local bear spirits up in arms over the bear who had not regonized them in his drunken stupor and picked a fight. 'Wonder how pruny our asses are going to be when they get done kissing up?' Kouga musingly wondered. The spirits had offered to pay the bill in full but, Inuyasha wouldn't hear of it. Inuyasha had said each spirit involved had to pay his own bill. So there they sat with the others who had joined in the fight awaiting Shippou with the bail money. Kouga sighed, 'well things can't get any worse.'
He didn't know how wrong was. As Inuyasha pulled up to Kouga's house Yaseifusshi and Kouga dragged themselves out of the truck. "Thanks for the ride mutt." Kouga said over his shoulder as he walked to his front door only to be meet by an angry mate flinging open the door. "What the hell are you teaching my baby! I heard all about it...drinking, fighting, destruction of property, assulting a ranger, JAIL! Kouga I've had it with your bad influences on my cub!" Ayame vented as red flashed in her vision.
Kouga was dumbstuck, here had thought he had been a good parent. Yaseifusshi and he had reached a new level in their relationship. The cub seemed to have gained a measure of respect for his old man that night as well as towards Inuyasha. Yaseifusshi had seen that maybe the old ways weren't all bad. Now he had an outraged mate berating him.
Luckily Inuyasha had rushed over and took control of the situation. Inuyasha took all the blame for the bad things and stressed Kouga had been protecting the cub and the bear was completely to blame for the fight. Ayame had cried and apologized like mad and taken Yaseifusshi into the house to treat his wounds. Kouga tried to thank Inuyasha for his help but, as usual the mutt had waved him off. "Feh...what do I care if your bitch gets mad at me. You don't do me any good if she knocks what's left of your brains out."
End flashback
"I hate to admit it but, you are better at handling bitches then I am." Kouga said as Inuyasha started the truck heading towards the estate again.
"Keh, you start to pick up on a few things you get sat enough." Inuyasha replied reaching up and jiggling his rosary as they pulled into the estate.
A few hours later Inuyasha found himself driving back to the air strip to pick up Wovoka. His plane was just touching down as Inuyasha parked his truck and got out. As Inuyasha walked towards the plane the door opened and Wovoka exited the craft. Wovoka looked the same as he had the last time Inuyasha had seen him. Dressed in moccasins, jeans and tee shirt with a button up checked short sleeve shirt over it. Same back length black hair held in a single braid. Transluent colored eyes, that reminded Inuyasha of a firey opals. A bone choker around his neck. Though he was under concealment Inuyasha could see him clearly as he appeared in his humonoid form. The concealment only worked on human that had not been released from it's effects by having been given knowledge of their kind or didn't have spiritual powers, known as sight.
Looking around Wovoka seen his old friend and lord. Grabbing his luggage he started towards him. He had heard from Inuyasha's liaison, Rouyakan, that Inuyasha had been in Japan when the tragedy happened. Wovoka knew Inuyasha had not been back to his native lands in a long time, though he never knew what kept him away. He wondered what could have happened to make the Taiyoukai return when he had been so adamant before about not going. Wovoka only hope the young Taiyoukai was alright. Inuyasha had always been like a lost child to him, that child that touched your heart and made you care about them even when they were not yours.
As he approached Wovoka opened his arms to hug the Taiyoukai. "Great Chief Inuyasha...it has been to long." Smiling Inuyasha returned the guesture. "It has been to long brother..I wish it was not under these circumstances that has brought you to my home." Inuyasha replied, breaking the hug Inuyasha reached over and took Wovoka's bag from him.
"You honor me, to be called brother by one such as you. We will have to watch our language when Xipe arrives." Wovoka cautioned him. "He will claim you to be prejudice against his kind." Wovoka said walking to Inuyasha's truck.
"Feh, his stench causes my prejudice not you." Inuyash replied stowing the Thunder Birds luggage in the bed and climbing into the truck.
"Yes...your kinds enhanced sense of smell..a blessing and a curse at the same time." Wovoka said patting Inuyasha's arm. "Now tell me my friend what took you to Japan?"
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youkai: demon/spirit/ghost/magical creature
hanyou: half youkai
Taiyoukai: demon lord
bouzo: rude term for a buddhist monk
pernicious: english means having the quality of destroying or injuring; wicked
`e mo': chinese means demon or fiend
Zhou-an: chinese, Zhou means to help or assist. An means peace
qi: chinese, refers to the energy inside ones body.
Shaolin: originated in the Shaolin Temple on Mount Songshan at Dengfeng in Henan Province around 495 B.C. by buddhist monks.
Wushu: chinese, refers to a style of martial arts started by the Shaolin monks.
neigong: a Shaolin meditation training that deals with strengthing the mind.
kaigong: a Shaolin medition training that deals with strengthing the body
Saiyen: japanese means help from a distance. The name of an actual japanese warship.
Yancy: native american means the englishman. The word later became 'yankee'.
Elan: native american means the friendly one.
Wovoka: Paiute mystic lived 1856-1932. Took the white man name of Jack Wilson, responsible for teaching the Ghost Dance to other Native Americans. Was considered a great leader by his people.
Xipe: 'the flayed' worshipped in ancient Mexico. Usually depected wearing a flayed human skin as a cloak. From the Nahua religion, Mexican Mythology.
Yasei-fuushi: japanese means wild wind god.
Jimi Hendrix: James Marshall 'Jimi' Hendrix 11-27-1942 to 9-18-1970. American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer.
kitsune: fox
Sengoku Jidai: warlord era 1500's
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http(colon)(dbl slash)japan-101(dot)com(slash)history(slash)japanese_ship_naming_convention (dot)htm
http(colon)(dbl slash)www(dot)gstaichi(dot)org(slash)neigong(dot)html.
http(colon)(dbl slash)www(dot)eftneigong(dot)com(slash)jadeddragon2(dot)html
http(colon )(dbl slash)www(dot)chinavoc(dot)com(slash)kungfu(slash)shaolin(slash)intro(dot)a sp
http(colon)(dbl slash)www(dot)indians(dot)org(slash)weler(slash)greatspi(dot)htm
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