InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Demon's Diary ❯ Koneko's Darker Side ( Chapter 3 )

Chapter 3: Third Entry - Koneko's Darker Side

 

Having Koneko with us has proven to be a wise decision. I have not seen Rin so happy. Her bubbling personality has increased two fold. Even Jaken is happier, or as happy as he can get I suppose as the two girls keep each other company and out of his hair most of the time.

 

I am amused at the game Koneko has taught Rin. It is called Pounce and on the occasional time they decide to torment my retainer I must watch with some glee. I do not hate Jaken, he has always been loyal to me and it may seem that I care not for his feelings by allowing my girls to torment him, but he can be aggravating at times and so I allow myself a little pleasure at his expense.

 

The game consists of the girls stalking the toad as quietly as they can and then pouncing on him when he least expects it. On the plus side he is getting very observant because of the game, which aids me, and the girls are unknowingly learning a fighting skill, which will aid me in the future.

 

Since finding the hanyou, Koneko has come into her own. She is a bit aloof, quiet and reserved at times but generally a happy child. I catch her watching me often and trying to emulate me, even as to my expressions, which surprisingly, she has captured quite well. I have seen her trying to practice my battle moves and I believe I will take the time to teach her. She is quite athletic and would make a good fighter, and although she will never have the strength that I have, she is certainly quick and agile.

 

Do not let her age fool you she can be quite a fighter now, although she does have a darker side which, I must confess, worries me. It appeared for the first time a few days ago.

 

Periodically she goes off by herself and one of these times I followed. When I found her she had a small demon beast at her disposal. I watched as they fought, pleased that she seemed to be able to hold her own. She soon had the demon cornered and I became alarmed when I saw that she was not just fighting the beast, but torturing it as well. When it would try to get away, she would hold it down and use her claws on it then release it to only capture it again.

 

This was the first time that I saw her claws used as weapons. They are quite long and she had scratched and dug them into the creature in non-lethal places, making it bleed but not killing it outright. What I found the most disturbing was her expression of complete satisfaction, she was enjoying it. I am unsure if this is a learned behaviour from being in that cage and being tormented herself for so long or typical of the cat race, perhaps a combination of both but I needed to put a stop to it for her own peace of mind.

 

“Koneko,” I said as I stepped into view.

 

She showed definite surprise, she had not known I was there.

 

“Either kill the creature of let it go, torture does not suit you, nor is it honourable.”

 

She had the decency to look chastened and sheathed her claws allowing the creature to scamper away as quickly as possible. I was glad to see that evil, gleeful look leave her eyes.

 

“I'm sorry, Lord Sesshoumaru,” she apologized. “I did not want to displease you.”

 

“A good warrior will fight only when necessary and kill only when other options are unavailable. Tomorrow I will start your training in this regard.”

 

She looked surprised but somewhat happy and followed me back to the camp when I turned and left.

 

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Inuyasha looked up from his reading, surprised again by his brother. He had no idea that Sesshoumaru thought about such things as honour. To think his unfeeling brother had been distressed at the plight of another was mind boggling to the hanyou. Knowing that he had taken in a hanyou also left him puzzled. He always says that hanyou's are worthless creatures and now he's going to teach her to fight, show her concern. I don't get it. As he thought about it a stab of jealousy went through him. Why couldn't he have done that for me? He quickly put the book away as his companions came into view.

 

He had scouted ahead of them to make sure the area was clear of demons and also so he could have some time to read; now they had caught up.

 

“About time you guys showed up,” he said huffily, still somewhat hurt by the thought of his brother not wanting to aid or teach him.

 

“Let's find a place to rest for awhile, Sango and I will make some ramen for lunch,” Kagome answered, wondering what had gotten up Inuyasha's butt this time. He seemed pensive and had been so for a couple of days. She was hoping his mood would lift with the mention of his favourite meal.

 

It did the trick and a smirk appeared on his face, his eyes lighting up. “I know the perfect spot,” he told them leading them off the road and into the forest.