InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Dark Sensei ❯ Ch8-Blade of the Hell's Tooth Dragon ( Chapter 8 )
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By: TearsOfTwilight 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 11.23.2005 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.6K | Visits: 394 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Hentai | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 11.23.2005 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.6K | Visits: 394 | Status: Work In Progress
Chapter 8-Blade of the Hell's Tooth Dragon
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"What are you saying? NO! This can't be right!" Izayoi's eyes were wide with fear and denial. "There's no
way Sesshoumaru could have been kidnapped. Despite his age, he is very strong."
"I understand, Mrs. NoTaisho, but honestly we have no other explanation." The police officer patted her back soothingly. "You see another Sakura Springs student has also gone missing. I believe her last name was Mikoyami."
"Mikoyami!" Until now Mr. NoTaisho had remained silent, struck dumb with shock. "Did you say someone with the family name of Mikoyami has also been kidnapped?"
"So it would seem."
Shaking his head, Sesshoumaru's father tried to sort through his thoughts. Was it possible? No of course not. After what happened all those years ago there was no way Setsuna Takemaru would try something this stupid. Then again, it was quite a coincidence that the children of two of the man's greatest enemies had both disappeared at the same time.
Izayoi watched her husband sadly. He looked so defeated. She knew he rarely if ever got along with his eldest son, but they were still family after all. If it was hard for her to cope, it must be doubley worse for him. Slipping her hand into his, the woman gazed sadly at her own child. Inuyasha hadn't spoken at all since coming to the Headquarters. It was obvious that he knew something was wrong. Still, he didn't speak, didn't ask his normal barrage of questions. The pup merely stared at the floor, ears drooping.
"Where is my granddaughter!? Onegai! I must speak with her." All three family members turned as an old woman was led into the room. She swept over them with her one good eye before turning back to the officer.
"Let me speak to Rin!"
"I'm sorry miss. As we have said before, your granddaughters whereabouts are unknown. This is the family of the other student who has gone missing. Please sit down so we can ask you all some questions."
"But I..."
"Please, Mrs. Mikoyami. Everyone must cooperate if we want to find your Rin." Miss Kikyou, who had been sitting silently in the corner of the room led the old woman to a seat.
The police officer cleared her throat and began to question the distraught group.
"Now have either of your children been involved in illegal or otherwise shady activities over the years?"
"No of course not." Mr. NoTaisho frowned. "Sesshoumaru is better than that."
"Hai, same goes for Rin. She is a good girl, that she is."
"Mrs. Mikoyami, we understand that eight years ago your son and daughter in law worked for an anti-drug beaureau downtown. They worked undercover, pretending to be clients so that they could get information to conduct raids. Is that correct?"
"Yes, but there was a bombing where they worked. Rin was with them at the time. She was one of a handful of survivors, but her parents were not so lucky." Kaede struggled hard to hold back her tears. Even now it was hard to talk about.
The officer smiled sympathetically and continued. "If I am correct a man named Setsuna Takemaru claimed responsibility for that attack. Though he was never captured, it is a well known fact that the man is a very powerful drug lord." Izayoi gasped and Mr. NoTaisho narrowed his eyes. Perhaps he'd been right after all.
Kaede nodded grimly. "Hai. Are you suggesting he kidnapped my granddaughter?"
"That does seem likely. After all, that would give him a motive."
"But what of the other child." Kaede nodded in the direction of the NoTaisho's. "What could the man have against them?"
Izayoi's voice was uncharacteristicly grim. "Setsuna Takemaru used to be my lover before I met my husband. We were to be wed, but when I learned of his less than wholesome dealings I would have no part in it. He was very upset when I broke our engagement, but when I married into the NoTaisho family he became positively enraged. He stormed to our house and tried to rape me. Thankfully my husband drove him off, but I can imagine that he is still quite angry about the whole ordeal."
The officer turned to the inu youkai. "We understand that you actually took off his entire left arm. Not that you could be charged with that. After all it was an act of defense."
Mr. NoTaisho gave a curt nod. "Yes, and if I had known Setsuna would rear his ugly head once more I would have killed him on the spot. By the way, I have a question for you Miss Kikyou."
"What is it?"
"I understand that the superintendent of Sakura Springs is also named Takemaru. Could there possibly be any connection?"
"No, of course not! The very idea is preposterous. After all Gokuryyuha-sensei has a different last name. The fact that they share similar first names is completely coincidental."
"Wait? Did you say his last name was Gokuryyuha?"
"Why yes I..."
"Excuse me?" Kikyou was interupted by a knock on the door. Another cop peaked in and motioned for Mr. NoTaisho. "You have a phone call sir."
Sighing in exasperation Sesshoumaru's father accepted the phone. "NoTaisho here."
"Hello there, Dog."
"...Setsuna..."
"My my. It's been a long time hasn't it." The human let out a steely laugh.
"NINGEN! IF YOU DON'T CUT THE SHIT AND TELL ME WHERE MY SON IS THIS INSTANT I SWEAR BY ALL KAMI THAT I WILL PERSONALLY RIP OFF EVERY ONE OF YOUR REMAINING LIMBS!"
"Such anger! Perhaps you should be muzzled NoTaisho. Anyway, what makes you think I have that welp of yours?"
The youkai couldn't repress a strangled snarl. "I'm no fool, Takemaru. Why else would you call here? Besides, only someone as filthy as yourself would stoop so low as to do something like this!"
There was an angry grunt before Setsuna replied. "Better watch what you say, Mutt. You wouldn't want me to feed him to the dragons of hell now would you?"
"IIE! You mean you....?"
"Heh. That's right, Fleabag. You may have given up on finding the sword, but I sure as hell didn't. Turns out Sou'unga wasn't a legend after all."
"Setsuna DON'T HURT THEM! Sesshoumaru or that human girl. Onegai! I'll do whatever you say. Just don't..."
"Mmmmm, you should hear yourself. Begging like a common dog. Oh, and I had nearly forgotten the girl. Thank you for reminding me. Anyway, don't worry your empty little head TOO much. Like you already said, do whatever I say and I promise not to....kill them."
"Or hurt them! I've heard what you let your men do to prisoners, ningen, and if..."
Takemaru gave a sigh that would have put Jakotsu to shame. "Mr. NoTaisho, my men's personal lives and preferances are none of my concern. Also you are in no position to argue. So shut up and do what I say, savvy?"
A foreboding shudder wracked the inu's body, causing him to exhale rather shakily. "Fine, Setsuna. Name your terms."
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"Wha..what are YOU doing here?" Rin's eye gave a slight twitch as she stared at Mr. Shichinintai. First Naraku, now him! What was wrong with these people?
"Well, isn't it obvious? I've come to find out what's going on."
"But what business could you possibly have with people like Akuma and Setsuna? Don't tell me the entire school's in on this!"
Jakotsu smirked. "Well, little girl, you're closer to the truth than one would guess. Working at Sakura Springs is a perfect coverup occupation, and since we're all in the same building, it's easier to pass on information. Rather clever if you ask me. It's almost like a mini drug mafia."
"So you're saying every sensei in our ENTIRE SCHOOL is part of this?" The girl glared daggers at the councilor as she spoke.
"Or course not. That would be silly." Jakotsu studied the two children. Obviously, Naraku had been there. There was blood and shredded clothes all over the floor. Rin had actually taken off her sweater to use as a makeshift skirt, leaving her pink bra exposed. Not that Shichinintai spent much of his attention on this. He was too busy staring at Sesshoumaru. The boy was clothed in nothing but a bloodied piece of cloth. He was soaked in filth, and had yet to utter one word. Yes, Naraku had most definately been there. Jakotsu couldn't help but cringe. Under normal circumstances he would have found the inu's ill clad body most appealing, but not now. Not when the boy was so battered he probably couldn't stand. He knew now what Sesshoumaru hadn't told him during their daily sessions, and couldn't help pitying the boy.
"Would you stop staring at me, PLEASE?" The inu's voice sounded almost desperate. "I'm tired of people always looking at me like that!"
"Like what?"
"..."
"I'm not going to rape you if that's what you mean."
"But you want to."
"Don't flatter yourself."
"Then STOP STARING!"
"Listen mutt, I've had about enough of your lip! Hell! You're just lucky he didn't use some of his special aphrodisiac. I swear, that shit's so strong it'd turn you on to a lamp post."
"Did it taste like cheap wine and rotten fruit?"
"....possibly..."
"THEN HE USED IT!"
Both humans stared in wonder at Sesshoumaru. After that violent rant he was quickly retreating back into his usual apathy. Since Naraku had last been there, the inu had gone chillingly cold. He no longer showed any fustration, any determination, or any fear. This outburst was the first sign of life Sess had emitted in hours, but he was slipping away once again.
"Sesshoumaru?"
"..."
"Sesshoumaru please answer me!"
"Rin...you don't....it's my fault."
"STOP SAYING THAT! For the last time.....I forgive you."
With a heavy sigh, Jakotsu interveaned. "Alright kiddies, I don't have time to listen to you squabbling. I came here to ask questions, and you'll answer them if you value your lives."
Rin frowned, but Sesshoumaru gave a bitter, barklike laugh. Still, one look from the girl beside him and the inu lapsed back into silence. They turned to Shichinintai expectantly.
"Firstly," he said, clearing his throat importantly. "Why the hell did Naraku bring you here?"
"Isn't it obvious?" The boy smirked humorlessly. "He had to cover up his tracks. That and Takemaru has a bone to pick with my father."
"What about you, girl?"
"Takemaru killed my parents. He said so himself, and I......."
"You're not answering my question, girl."
"I have no idea, and by the way my name's RIN!"
Jakotsu smiled sweetly. "Alright, kiddies. Next question, but this one only pertains to the pup. Why do you dress like a girl, and why the FUCK didn't you tell me about Akuma earlier?"
Sesshoumaru glared fixedly at the ningen, but Rin could tell his heart wasn't in it. "To answer both of your questions....it's none of your business."
"Stupid welp! Why I should...."
"Excuse me, Mr. Shichinintai?"
"Hmph...yes Miss Mikoyami?"
Rin gave Jakotsu a searching look. "If you just came here to harrass us then leave already. We really don't have time to listen to your babbling, and furthermore it's getting on my nerves. I'm sure you have better things to do."
"Well I never! You nasty little GIRL! I have my reasons for being here, not that someone such as yourself is quite INTELLIGENT enough to comprehend them...."
"You..you BASTARD!" Both Jakotsu and Sesshoumaru blinked in surprise. The stress had sure affected sweet, softspoken Rin in strange ways. Not that the inu really minded, but Shichinintai was ticked.
"How dare you! I was even considering helping you escape, but...."
"But what, Jakotsu?" The ningen froze as a deathly cold voice infiltrated the musty dimness.
"Ta...Takemaru? How...how might I be of service?"
"Hmmm...You may start by explaining what you are doing here, Shichinintai." Setsuna stood in the doorway, long black trenchcoat and rather bulky briefcase causing him to resemble either an overpacked spectre or a rather eerie businessman.
"Well I..."
"YOU!" Rin's eyes were once again brimming with tears. "You...you killed them! YOU KILLED THEM! YOU KILLED THEM YOU KILLED THEM YOU...."
"Shut it whore!" The girl's world lurched before her eyes as Setsuna belted her across the face. "I didn't ask for you to speak, did I?" She replied with an anguished whimper.
"...hey ningen..."
Takemaru looked towards the battered youkai. "You got somethin to say to me Mutt?"
"No. I just thought I ought to warn you."
"Warn me?"
"Hai." With speed that would have rivaled Kouga's Sesshoumaru lunged at the unsuspecting human. Using one hand to fend off Setsuna's arm, he sent the other straight into the man's gut. Takemaru screamed as a strange sizzling sound filled the air. The inu merely shoved his venomous talons in deeper, eliciting another cry to be ripped from his ragged lungs. Jerking his arm free, the human brought his elbow down hard upon the back of his attacker's neck. Sesshoumaru grimaced in pain, once again surprised by Takemaru's strength. No ningen, make that no NORMAL ningen had this kind of physical power. With a slight yelp he tumbled off the man, a nasty slurping sound filling the air as his claws withdrew from Setsuna's flesh.
Rin struggled to get to her friend's aid, but was held back by Jakotsu.
"LET ME GO YOU FAGGOT!"
"Not on your life princess, and I'd prefer if you'd refer to me as 'comfortable with his sexuality' rather than...oh FUCK!"
A strange, purple glow was being emitted from Takemaru's briefcase. It was darker, more sinster than Rin's purifying aura, and was so strong that the whole room seemed to pulse with it's power."
"SOU'UNGA!" As Setsuna screamed this name his features began to change. Peach-colored skin became chalk grey, black hair deepened to auburn, and his normal, listless eyes turned a demented shade of red. Sesshoumaru's own twin orbs widened in alarm. He wasn't...human. NO! He had been, until that strange pulse of energy, then....
"Surprised, Pup?" With a deafening crack the briefcase at the man's feet split apart. The waves of demonic power quickened as a sword imerged from the wreckage. With a flimsy blade and bulbously large hilt, it was easily the ugliest katana the inu had ever seen. Still, the dark strength it emitted was incredible.
The now demon Takemaru grinned as the sword started to sprout tentacles and latch itself to the shoulder of his missing apendage. Sesshoumaru watched in horror as a new arm began to form. Not that one could really call it an 'arm', more of a mass of rotten flesh and thickened veins.
"I'd like you to meet Sou'unga, boy. You may have been wondering where I got my power, how I, a mere human, was capable of controlling people like Naraku. Well, here's your answer. The most powerful weapon of all. Forged in the depths of hell itself, no mortal creation, magical or otherwise can match it's strength. But then, a mongrel like yourself is probably incapable of apreciating such power. Allow me to give you a demonstration."
Sesshoumaru's heart raced as Setsuna pointed the blade straight at his face. He screwed his eyes shut, bracing his body for....
"AHHH!" The inu screamed as a wave of blinding agony struck him square in the lower gut. For what seemed like the millionth time, Sess's body was thrown against the unforgiving wall. He sunk to the floor, pre-existant wounds coupling with the raw energy of the blast to force mouthfuls of blood from his lips. The young demon couldn't even bear to open his eyes, so great was the pain, but he could still hear, hear Takemaru's laughter, Rin's sobs, and Jakotsu's....sighs? Maybe it was just him, but for some reason Sesshoumaru found this unbearably funny. Hell! Shichinintai was the one who needed the psyciatrist!
"What the fuck's he smiling about?"
Jakotsu jumped at the boss's annoyed words. "It must be the shock. The boy's lost so much blood in the past few hours that he's probably not sure of anything anymore."
Rin grabbed impulsively at the councilor's sleave. "He's not dying is he? No! Please, don't let him...."
"GODS CAN YOU EVER BE QUIET?" Before the girl could even raise her arms in defense, Setsuna used Sou'unga to emit another blast of energy, this time at her. With a scream of her own Rin was carried backwards. Slowly the man advanced on her now trembling body. She lifted her hands, a feeble light glimmering beneath her palms.
"Not this time little girl." Pulling back his fist, Takemaru delt her a forceful blow to the head causing Rin's body to go limp. Grabbing the ningen by the hair, he hefted her onto his right shoulder. "You know Jakotsu, I think I'll take her with me. After all the daughter of the legendary Mikoyami's deserves a front row seat. I'll be back for the mutt in a few minutes. Patch him up while I'm gone."
Jakotsu, still shocked by Sou'unga's display of such awesome power, nodded dumbly. However, he glared daggers at Takemaru when his back was finally turned. 'I'd rather die than spend another moment in your presense, Setsuna. You and Naraku will pay.' With these thoughts in mind, the ningen turned his attention to the injured pup. The scheme that had been flitting in the recesses of his brain had finally been given means of escape. Gently Shichinintai stroked Sesshoumaru's matted hair. 'I think I've got a plan that would serve both our needs, little youkai.'
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I had trouble with this chapter. It was mostly dialogue between characters, which doesn't come easily to me. Also it was frightfully boring to write. The main reason I included it was to get some important information across. (hehe except for the whole crossdresser thing, I'm gonna leave you hanging on that a bit longer, though it'll probably end up to be a pretty anticlimatic reason anyway) Still, I hope you'll bear with me. The next few chapters should be a bit more exciting. Arigato for reading my story! You are all my heros!^.^
Oh another thing. Don't take that whole part about Rin calling Jakotsu a faggot the wrong way. I have no problems with homosexuality(as anyone who's seen my other stories or knows what I read can attest to). In fact I rather like Jakotsu, even if the ppl at adultswim.com screwed up in their summaries and called him a her!!! Anyway, just thought I'd make myself clear on that. Thanks again.
-TOT
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"What are you saying? NO! This can't be right!" Izayoi's eyes were wide with fear and denial. "There's no
way Sesshoumaru could have been kidnapped. Despite his age, he is very strong."
"I understand, Mrs. NoTaisho, but honestly we have no other explanation." The police officer patted her back soothingly. "You see another Sakura Springs student has also gone missing. I believe her last name was Mikoyami."
"Mikoyami!" Until now Mr. NoTaisho had remained silent, struck dumb with shock. "Did you say someone with the family name of Mikoyami has also been kidnapped?"
"So it would seem."
Shaking his head, Sesshoumaru's father tried to sort through his thoughts. Was it possible? No of course not. After what happened all those years ago there was no way Setsuna Takemaru would try something this stupid. Then again, it was quite a coincidence that the children of two of the man's greatest enemies had both disappeared at the same time.
Izayoi watched her husband sadly. He looked so defeated. She knew he rarely if ever got along with his eldest son, but they were still family after all. If it was hard for her to cope, it must be doubley worse for him. Slipping her hand into his, the woman gazed sadly at her own child. Inuyasha hadn't spoken at all since coming to the Headquarters. It was obvious that he knew something was wrong. Still, he didn't speak, didn't ask his normal barrage of questions. The pup merely stared at the floor, ears drooping.
"Where is my granddaughter!? Onegai! I must speak with her." All three family members turned as an old woman was led into the room. She swept over them with her one good eye before turning back to the officer.
"Let me speak to Rin!"
"I'm sorry miss. As we have said before, your granddaughters whereabouts are unknown. This is the family of the other student who has gone missing. Please sit down so we can ask you all some questions."
"But I..."
"Please, Mrs. Mikoyami. Everyone must cooperate if we want to find your Rin." Miss Kikyou, who had been sitting silently in the corner of the room led the old woman to a seat.
The police officer cleared her throat and began to question the distraught group.
"Now have either of your children been involved in illegal or otherwise shady activities over the years?"
"No of course not." Mr. NoTaisho frowned. "Sesshoumaru is better than that."
"Hai, same goes for Rin. She is a good girl, that she is."
"Mrs. Mikoyami, we understand that eight years ago your son and daughter in law worked for an anti-drug beaureau downtown. They worked undercover, pretending to be clients so that they could get information to conduct raids. Is that correct?"
"Yes, but there was a bombing where they worked. Rin was with them at the time. She was one of a handful of survivors, but her parents were not so lucky." Kaede struggled hard to hold back her tears. Even now it was hard to talk about.
The officer smiled sympathetically and continued. "If I am correct a man named Setsuna Takemaru claimed responsibility for that attack. Though he was never captured, it is a well known fact that the man is a very powerful drug lord." Izayoi gasped and Mr. NoTaisho narrowed his eyes. Perhaps he'd been right after all.
Kaede nodded grimly. "Hai. Are you suggesting he kidnapped my granddaughter?"
"That does seem likely. After all, that would give him a motive."
"But what of the other child." Kaede nodded in the direction of the NoTaisho's. "What could the man have against them?"
Izayoi's voice was uncharacteristicly grim. "Setsuna Takemaru used to be my lover before I met my husband. We were to be wed, but when I learned of his less than wholesome dealings I would have no part in it. He was very upset when I broke our engagement, but when I married into the NoTaisho family he became positively enraged. He stormed to our house and tried to rape me. Thankfully my husband drove him off, but I can imagine that he is still quite angry about the whole ordeal."
The officer turned to the inu youkai. "We understand that you actually took off his entire left arm. Not that you could be charged with that. After all it was an act of defense."
Mr. NoTaisho gave a curt nod. "Yes, and if I had known Setsuna would rear his ugly head once more I would have killed him on the spot. By the way, I have a question for you Miss Kikyou."
"What is it?"
"I understand that the superintendent of Sakura Springs is also named Takemaru. Could there possibly be any connection?"
"No, of course not! The very idea is preposterous. After all Gokuryyuha-sensei has a different last name. The fact that they share similar first names is completely coincidental."
"Wait? Did you say his last name was Gokuryyuha?"
"Why yes I..."
"Excuse me?" Kikyou was interupted by a knock on the door. Another cop peaked in and motioned for Mr. NoTaisho. "You have a phone call sir."
Sighing in exasperation Sesshoumaru's father accepted the phone. "NoTaisho here."
"Hello there, Dog."
"...Setsuna..."
"My my. It's been a long time hasn't it." The human let out a steely laugh.
"NINGEN! IF YOU DON'T CUT THE SHIT AND TELL ME WHERE MY SON IS THIS INSTANT I SWEAR BY ALL KAMI THAT I WILL PERSONALLY RIP OFF EVERY ONE OF YOUR REMAINING LIMBS!"
"Such anger! Perhaps you should be muzzled NoTaisho. Anyway, what makes you think I have that welp of yours?"
The youkai couldn't repress a strangled snarl. "I'm no fool, Takemaru. Why else would you call here? Besides, only someone as filthy as yourself would stoop so low as to do something like this!"
There was an angry grunt before Setsuna replied. "Better watch what you say, Mutt. You wouldn't want me to feed him to the dragons of hell now would you?"
"IIE! You mean you....?"
"Heh. That's right, Fleabag. You may have given up on finding the sword, but I sure as hell didn't. Turns out Sou'unga wasn't a legend after all."
"Setsuna DON'T HURT THEM! Sesshoumaru or that human girl. Onegai! I'll do whatever you say. Just don't..."
"Mmmmm, you should hear yourself. Begging like a common dog. Oh, and I had nearly forgotten the girl. Thank you for reminding me. Anyway, don't worry your empty little head TOO much. Like you already said, do whatever I say and I promise not to....kill them."
"Or hurt them! I've heard what you let your men do to prisoners, ningen, and if..."
Takemaru gave a sigh that would have put Jakotsu to shame. "Mr. NoTaisho, my men's personal lives and preferances are none of my concern. Also you are in no position to argue. So shut up and do what I say, savvy?"
A foreboding shudder wracked the inu's body, causing him to exhale rather shakily. "Fine, Setsuna. Name your terms."
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"Wha..what are YOU doing here?" Rin's eye gave a slight twitch as she stared at Mr. Shichinintai. First Naraku, now him! What was wrong with these people?
"Well, isn't it obvious? I've come to find out what's going on."
"But what business could you possibly have with people like Akuma and Setsuna? Don't tell me the entire school's in on this!"
Jakotsu smirked. "Well, little girl, you're closer to the truth than one would guess. Working at Sakura Springs is a perfect coverup occupation, and since we're all in the same building, it's easier to pass on information. Rather clever if you ask me. It's almost like a mini drug mafia."
"So you're saying every sensei in our ENTIRE SCHOOL is part of this?" The girl glared daggers at the councilor as she spoke.
"Or course not. That would be silly." Jakotsu studied the two children. Obviously, Naraku had been there. There was blood and shredded clothes all over the floor. Rin had actually taken off her sweater to use as a makeshift skirt, leaving her pink bra exposed. Not that Shichinintai spent much of his attention on this. He was too busy staring at Sesshoumaru. The boy was clothed in nothing but a bloodied piece of cloth. He was soaked in filth, and had yet to utter one word. Yes, Naraku had most definately been there. Jakotsu couldn't help but cringe. Under normal circumstances he would have found the inu's ill clad body most appealing, but not now. Not when the boy was so battered he probably couldn't stand. He knew now what Sesshoumaru hadn't told him during their daily sessions, and couldn't help pitying the boy.
"Would you stop staring at me, PLEASE?" The inu's voice sounded almost desperate. "I'm tired of people always looking at me like that!"
"Like what?"
"..."
"I'm not going to rape you if that's what you mean."
"But you want to."
"Don't flatter yourself."
"Then STOP STARING!"
"Listen mutt, I've had about enough of your lip! Hell! You're just lucky he didn't use some of his special aphrodisiac. I swear, that shit's so strong it'd turn you on to a lamp post."
"Did it taste like cheap wine and rotten fruit?"
"....possibly..."
"THEN HE USED IT!"
Both humans stared in wonder at Sesshoumaru. After that violent rant he was quickly retreating back into his usual apathy. Since Naraku had last been there, the inu had gone chillingly cold. He no longer showed any fustration, any determination, or any fear. This outburst was the first sign of life Sess had emitted in hours, but he was slipping away once again.
"Sesshoumaru?"
"..."
"Sesshoumaru please answer me!"
"Rin...you don't....it's my fault."
"STOP SAYING THAT! For the last time.....I forgive you."
With a heavy sigh, Jakotsu interveaned. "Alright kiddies, I don't have time to listen to you squabbling. I came here to ask questions, and you'll answer them if you value your lives."
Rin frowned, but Sesshoumaru gave a bitter, barklike laugh. Still, one look from the girl beside him and the inu lapsed back into silence. They turned to Shichinintai expectantly.
"Firstly," he said, clearing his throat importantly. "Why the hell did Naraku bring you here?"
"Isn't it obvious?" The boy smirked humorlessly. "He had to cover up his tracks. That and Takemaru has a bone to pick with my father."
"What about you, girl?"
"Takemaru killed my parents. He said so himself, and I......."
"You're not answering my question, girl."
"I have no idea, and by the way my name's RIN!"
Jakotsu smiled sweetly. "Alright, kiddies. Next question, but this one only pertains to the pup. Why do you dress like a girl, and why the FUCK didn't you tell me about Akuma earlier?"
Sesshoumaru glared fixedly at the ningen, but Rin could tell his heart wasn't in it. "To answer both of your questions....it's none of your business."
"Stupid welp! Why I should...."
"Excuse me, Mr. Shichinintai?"
"Hmph...yes Miss Mikoyami?"
Rin gave Jakotsu a searching look. "If you just came here to harrass us then leave already. We really don't have time to listen to your babbling, and furthermore it's getting on my nerves. I'm sure you have better things to do."
"Well I never! You nasty little GIRL! I have my reasons for being here, not that someone such as yourself is quite INTELLIGENT enough to comprehend them...."
"You..you BASTARD!" Both Jakotsu and Sesshoumaru blinked in surprise. The stress had sure affected sweet, softspoken Rin in strange ways. Not that the inu really minded, but Shichinintai was ticked.
"How dare you! I was even considering helping you escape, but...."
"But what, Jakotsu?" The ningen froze as a deathly cold voice infiltrated the musty dimness.
"Ta...Takemaru? How...how might I be of service?"
"Hmmm...You may start by explaining what you are doing here, Shichinintai." Setsuna stood in the doorway, long black trenchcoat and rather bulky briefcase causing him to resemble either an overpacked spectre or a rather eerie businessman.
"Well I..."
"YOU!" Rin's eyes were once again brimming with tears. "You...you killed them! YOU KILLED THEM! YOU KILLED THEM YOU KILLED THEM YOU...."
"Shut it whore!" The girl's world lurched before her eyes as Setsuna belted her across the face. "I didn't ask for you to speak, did I?" She replied with an anguished whimper.
"...hey ningen..."
Takemaru looked towards the battered youkai. "You got somethin to say to me Mutt?"
"No. I just thought I ought to warn you."
"Warn me?"
"Hai." With speed that would have rivaled Kouga's Sesshoumaru lunged at the unsuspecting human. Using one hand to fend off Setsuna's arm, he sent the other straight into the man's gut. Takemaru screamed as a strange sizzling sound filled the air. The inu merely shoved his venomous talons in deeper, eliciting another cry to be ripped from his ragged lungs. Jerking his arm free, the human brought his elbow down hard upon the back of his attacker's neck. Sesshoumaru grimaced in pain, once again surprised by Takemaru's strength. No ningen, make that no NORMAL ningen had this kind of physical power. With a slight yelp he tumbled off the man, a nasty slurping sound filling the air as his claws withdrew from Setsuna's flesh.
Rin struggled to get to her friend's aid, but was held back by Jakotsu.
"LET ME GO YOU FAGGOT!"
"Not on your life princess, and I'd prefer if you'd refer to me as 'comfortable with his sexuality' rather than...oh FUCK!"
A strange, purple glow was being emitted from Takemaru's briefcase. It was darker, more sinster than Rin's purifying aura, and was so strong that the whole room seemed to pulse with it's power."
"SOU'UNGA!" As Setsuna screamed this name his features began to change. Peach-colored skin became chalk grey, black hair deepened to auburn, and his normal, listless eyes turned a demented shade of red. Sesshoumaru's own twin orbs widened in alarm. He wasn't...human. NO! He had been, until that strange pulse of energy, then....
"Surprised, Pup?" With a deafening crack the briefcase at the man's feet split apart. The waves of demonic power quickened as a sword imerged from the wreckage. With a flimsy blade and bulbously large hilt, it was easily the ugliest katana the inu had ever seen. Still, the dark strength it emitted was incredible.
The now demon Takemaru grinned as the sword started to sprout tentacles and latch itself to the shoulder of his missing apendage. Sesshoumaru watched in horror as a new arm began to form. Not that one could really call it an 'arm', more of a mass of rotten flesh and thickened veins.
"I'd like you to meet Sou'unga, boy. You may have been wondering where I got my power, how I, a mere human, was capable of controlling people like Naraku. Well, here's your answer. The most powerful weapon of all. Forged in the depths of hell itself, no mortal creation, magical or otherwise can match it's strength. But then, a mongrel like yourself is probably incapable of apreciating such power. Allow me to give you a demonstration."
Sesshoumaru's heart raced as Setsuna pointed the blade straight at his face. He screwed his eyes shut, bracing his body for....
"AHHH!" The inu screamed as a wave of blinding agony struck him square in the lower gut. For what seemed like the millionth time, Sess's body was thrown against the unforgiving wall. He sunk to the floor, pre-existant wounds coupling with the raw energy of the blast to force mouthfuls of blood from his lips. The young demon couldn't even bear to open his eyes, so great was the pain, but he could still hear, hear Takemaru's laughter, Rin's sobs, and Jakotsu's....sighs? Maybe it was just him, but for some reason Sesshoumaru found this unbearably funny. Hell! Shichinintai was the one who needed the psyciatrist!
"What the fuck's he smiling about?"
Jakotsu jumped at the boss's annoyed words. "It must be the shock. The boy's lost so much blood in the past few hours that he's probably not sure of anything anymore."
Rin grabbed impulsively at the councilor's sleave. "He's not dying is he? No! Please, don't let him...."
"GODS CAN YOU EVER BE QUIET?" Before the girl could even raise her arms in defense, Setsuna used Sou'unga to emit another blast of energy, this time at her. With a scream of her own Rin was carried backwards. Slowly the man advanced on her now trembling body. She lifted her hands, a feeble light glimmering beneath her palms.
"Not this time little girl." Pulling back his fist, Takemaru delt her a forceful blow to the head causing Rin's body to go limp. Grabbing the ningen by the hair, he hefted her onto his right shoulder. "You know Jakotsu, I think I'll take her with me. After all the daughter of the legendary Mikoyami's deserves a front row seat. I'll be back for the mutt in a few minutes. Patch him up while I'm gone."
Jakotsu, still shocked by Sou'unga's display of such awesome power, nodded dumbly. However, he glared daggers at Takemaru when his back was finally turned. 'I'd rather die than spend another moment in your presense, Setsuna. You and Naraku will pay.' With these thoughts in mind, the ningen turned his attention to the injured pup. The scheme that had been flitting in the recesses of his brain had finally been given means of escape. Gently Shichinintai stroked Sesshoumaru's matted hair. 'I think I've got a plan that would serve both our needs, little youkai.'
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I had trouble with this chapter. It was mostly dialogue between characters, which doesn't come easily to me. Also it was frightfully boring to write. The main reason I included it was to get some important information across. (hehe except for the whole crossdresser thing, I'm gonna leave you hanging on that a bit longer, though it'll probably end up to be a pretty anticlimatic reason anyway) Still, I hope you'll bear with me. The next few chapters should be a bit more exciting. Arigato for reading my story! You are all my heros!^.^
Oh another thing. Don't take that whole part about Rin calling Jakotsu a faggot the wrong way. I have no problems with homosexuality(as anyone who's seen my other stories or knows what I read can attest to). In fact I rather like Jakotsu, even if the ppl at adultswim.com screwed up in their summaries and called him a her!!! Anyway, just thought I'd make myself clear on that. Thanks again.
-TOT