InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Disguised Destiny ❯ Life in the Lair ( Chapter 7 )

Konnichiwa Minna-san! Back with chapter seven! This chapter was done by me AND my friend Veni-chan. Okay she did most of it, you can't help it she is the humorous one! So all the humor in this is done by her, plus the battle scene and let's just say the whole thing is hers even though it isn't. Anyway, it is short but funny, enjoy!

Disguised Destiny

Life in the Lair

By: taijiya-sango88 & Veni-chan

The morning was quiet with no sounds to be heard. The Forest of No Return was not as threatening as it usually was. The cave beyond the Forest of No Return was silent, all the demons in their rooms, except for one.

Umi was the Lair's early riser: always up to make his cinnamon tea. Everyone knew it was his daily routine, even though they were never there to see him.

"You're up early," he said calmly while pouring his tea.

Sashira walked up to the stoned counter where Umi stood, "Be quiet dog, you are the one who was making the racket that woke me up," she snatched.

"Oh I'm so sorry to wake her majesty up from her beauty sleep," he said sarcastically.

Sashira rolled her eyes, "Shut your trap."

"Hey, what's with all the noise?" asked a tired voice.

Sashira and Umi turned to see Tsuki in her robes rubbing her sleepy eyes.

"Sorry Tsuki," said Sashira, "The dog here was teasing me again."

Umi rolled his eyes and sat down at the table to continue drinking his tea. Tsuki and Sashira sat at the other table to talk when Hiroku and Kiyo walked in; both in their pajamas as well.

"Morning everyone!" greeted Hiroku in a happy tone.

"Morning," replied Tsuki and Umi.

Hiroku gave his sister's back a weird expression. He then walked up behind her and bent to her ear.

"Oh dear sister," he chanted, "Are you not going to say `Good Morning' to your dear brother?"

"Must I say `Good Morning' to someone who may not be genetically related to me?" she stated.

"That hurt," he replied.

Sashira gave a satisfactory smile as Hiroku went to join Kiyo and Umi. Sashira continued sipping her vanilla tea when two older people walked into the kitchen.

"Good Morning everyone," said a deep emotionless voice.

Everyone turned their heads and answered back, "Good Morning Lord Naraku."

Sashira gave a smile and walked up to Naraku, "Morning Daddy."

"Hey Dad what's up!?" shouted Hiroku from afar.

"Hiroku, do not shout, there are still people sleeping," said Kikyo softly.

"Sorry Mom," answered Hiroku.

(A/N: You all probably think I'm nuts to make Naraku and Kikyo married! Well, in my opinion, I believe that they make a perfect couple, if you take out all the parts where he wants to kill her and does. Anyway, please just go with it. And if you can't then I can not help you.)

Naraku and Kikyo sat down as Sashira brought them their tea. Umi took the other left over cups and took them to the wash. He then looked to Sashira.

"Can I get some help miss beauty queen," asked Umi.

Sashira gave a mean glare, "Coming oh annoying one."

As they washed the plates Naraku looked to Umi, "Umi, are you and the boys ready for training?"

Umi gave a nod, "Yes, sir," he answered, "But shouldn't we wait for my father?"

"We will. Just go get ready now. You too Hiroku, Kiyo," Naraku said dully.

"Yes let me just do these dishes and then I will," said Umi as the others left to get ready.

Naraku and Kikyo sat in the table sipping their tea. Soon Sesshomaru and Kagura entered the room grabbing tea themselves. Umi and Sashira stayed to continue the dishes, the adults conversing behind them. Umi started their own conversation.

"So did you ask him?" Umi asked Sashira.

Sashira put down a dry plate and damp towel, "Not yet, although I don't know why I bother to," she answered back.

"Why so terrified? It is your father," Umi stated while cleaning a dish.

"Well, I do not know," she started, "He always seems to be so serious, as if some thing happened in his past, I mean even mother seems frightened of him," she blurted out.

Umi stopped his work and dried his hands, "He does seem offended by something," he stated, "But you should still ask if you really want to come."

"Alright alright," she mumbled.

Sashira retied her robe around her, took a deep breath, and walked towards the conversing adults.

"Um, pardon me for intruding," she apologized.

The adults put their view on her and nodded for her to continue.

"Father, may I talk with you please?" she asked.

Naraku gave a sigh and stood up. Both him and Sashira walked into the hallway alone and faced each other.

"What do want to ask Sashira?" Naraku asked sternly.

Sashira placed her arms behind her back and slowly asked her question, "Father, do you think it may be possible if I went to the training grounds with……"

"No, you may not," he yelled quickly.

"But why not father?" she asked.

"Because being there is dangerous and I can't risk you getting……."

*BOOM*

Naraku paused and Sashira had a sweatdrop on her head. He gave his daughter a sigh.

"One moment dear, must save the boys from your mother. No doubt they have blown up her garden again." He said sighing.

"Alright father," Sashira gave an anime sigh.

Suddenly, Kikyo's screeching voice could be heard throughout the Lair, "Naraku, the boys will pay!"

"I didn't do it, it was Hiroku," screamed a whining Kiyo.

As the parents and a whining Kiyo ran around to find Hiroku, Sashira walked back into the kitchen which occupied only Umi, who was still drying dishes.

"Let me guess…..no?" Umi asked, already knowing the answer.

"As always. I swear he treats me like a little girl!" she whined.

"Well, I have to say, you are still quite a little……"

*SLAP*

"Ow!"

"Hmph, that will teach you when to speak and when to keep that mouth SHUT!" she screamed as she walked off, "I'm going to get dressed!"

Umi stared at the direction she went off in for a second and then chortled softly, "You have not change a bit over the years……Sashira," Umi said, a small, unseeable smile forming on his lips.

~Flashback~

Umi began to walk off with the group of relieved people, but was stopped by someone holding his shoulder. "Eh? Lord Naraku?"

"Umi" Naraku said seriously. Umi nodded in response still waiting for what the man had to say. "My daughter has been revived. I don't ever want her to die again. I ask of one favor."

"What is it?" Umi asked, knowing that he would say yes regardless of what it was.

"Protect Sashira, from all harm. Stay with her and never leave her side," Naraku ordered him.

"I will Lord Naraku…with my life." Umi said as he stared at the sleeping girl on the bed. Her skin was pale, but soft. He began to walk off again but halted at the sound of Naraku's voice.

"But, Umi," called Naraku.

Umi turned around to view his master's face. They stared into each others eyes. Umi's eyes were serious and calm, but Naraku's held fright and evil. Finally, Umi spoke.

"Yes Lord Naraku?" Umi said questionably.

"Do not fall in love with her."

~End Flashback~

-Library-

"Lady Sashira, what are you reading?" asked Tsuki.

Sashira looked up from her book, "The same book I read yesterday…three times." She answered giving a bored sigh.

"Meow, I think you've read the entire library three times!" said Neko while scratching her ears.

Sashira let out a small chuckle, "I think you just may be right!"

The girls all began to laugh when shouts were heard from outside. The girls looked towards the window where the shouts were well heard. From what they could see through the window, dust was everywhere.

"It seems the boys are really working hard right now!" Tsuki stated.

"Meow, why not go watch them?" commented Neko.

Sashira gave a sigh, "I guess we can," she said while walking towards the tall wide window.

Through the window were the training grounds. In the arena Umi began to clear from the dust. Umi's shirt was ripped with one small scratch on his left cheek. Sesshomaru and Naraku stood on the side of the arena with Kiyo and a bruised Hiroku.

"My God your son is powerful sir Sesshomaru," complained a sore Hiroku.

Naraku looked at his son, "That just tells you to train more doesn't it?"

Hiroku sighed, "Yes, you're right Dad," he said while rubbing his shoulders.

"Okay, Kiyo, you're next," said Sesshomaru.

Kiyo stood up, "Why even bother, I'm human and Umi is demon, of course I'll lose," he said walking up to Naraku and Sesshomaru.

"Yes, but you have an ability that is very unique and powerful," claimed Naraku

"I know I know," Kiyo said.

"Do you think Kiyo will use his brain control ability?" asked Tsuki.

"Of course he will, meow," said Neko.

"Well it is a very powerful ability, even father could suffer from it," stated Sashira.

"Meow, I had no idea it was THAT strong," exclaimed Neko.

"It is, watch," she said putting her sights outside.

"You two may now begin," said Naraku.

Umi took off his ripped shirt and made a stance. Kiyo concentrated, bringing his power to himself. Umi brought his hands to his sword and pulled it out in one swift motion. Not yet knowing the secret of avoiding the brain control, Umi decided to attack Kiyo before he gathered the energy to do it.

"HAAAA!" Umi screamed as his sword cut Kiyo's shirt, making a long line of red on his torso. (sound familiar to any of you James bond fans?) Kiyo winced from the stinging sensation but his expression quickly changed to an angry one. Umi quickly ran toward Kiyo to deliver another blow. At that instant Kiyo's power was unleashed upon the unfortunate Umi. Umi froze in mid-air and fell to the ground. Looking up, everyone saw Umi's emotionless eyes. He stood up like an android and then began grabbing his head and going crazy. He was trying to fight it. However, Kiyo concentrated harder and Umi could no longer resist.

His eyes once again went from shimmering gold to a dull, dark orange color. Now that Umi was completely under Kiyo's control Kiyo relaxed and caught his breath, "Now the fun begins." Kiyo said with a smirk

"Attack yourself!" he ordered Umi.

Umi made a fist and punched himself. A little blood dripped from the side of his lip.

"No! Attack yourself………with the sword!" he re-ordered.

The girls gasped. "Is he crazy, Umi could kill himself!" Sashira yelled.

"Can't you see he is trying to prove himself," Neko said defending Kiyo, "Plus, I'm sure Umi will be okay."

"I suppose you're right," Sashira said with a small smile.

Umi was now scratched and bruised and blood was now his substitute t-shirt. His sword no longer was silver but a metallic red color. He could take no more hits. One more and he would be finished.

"Again!" came Kiyo's voice.

Umi raised his sword and thrusted it towards his chest. A mere centimeter away, the sword stopped. Umi's eyes were once again gold and he was struggling to keep it that way. Seeing him coming back, Kiyo began to concentrate again. It was doing nothing so he concentrated harder.

"He's going to hurt himself!" Neko cried.

"AHHH!" yelled Umi as he fought for his free will. Umi's eyes began changing back to orange but he would not give up. He shut his eyes tight opening them only to reveal the most brightest golden eyes ever.

"AHHHH!" Kiyo's head ached and he collapsed from overdoing his power.

`Kiyo,' Neko thought worriedly.

Umi had won the fight, but was tremendously hurt in the process.

"Well, I guess the only one who can beat Umi is……Umi," Hiroku said with a sweatdrop.

"Umi! Are you alright?!?" Sashira shouted as she ran in front of Umi and stood there looking at his wounds then his eyes.

Umi, exhausted, formed his lips into a small smile, "No……sweat." He said softly as he collapsed onto Sashira.

Sashira gasped as she held him, "You stupid dog, what am I going to do with you?" she said as a relieved smiled appeared on her face.

~Later-Study Period~

Umi walked into the Library bandaged up, "Why hello there cinnamon stick," said Kiyo as he scratched the bandage around his head.

"Shut up silvery gold boy," Umi said not in the mood to fight, "What are you reading?"

"Oh just some Science," Kiyo said showing Umi the book.

"Oh that's right it is Study period," he said.

"Yes, how badly did I injure you? You know we always study after training." Kiyo said.

"What do you mean how bad YOU injured me? I believe I'm the one who did the injuring Kiyo," Umi said.

Kiyo stuck his tongue out at Umi and went back to reading his book. Sashira and Neko walked into the library and walked towards the two boys, "You two went at it pretty hard today, we thought you could use tea."

"Oh Lady Sashira, Lady Neko," Kiyo said getting up and kissing their hands. Umi then bonked him on the head.

"DO NOT MOCK ME!" Umi yelled.

Kiyo started laughing, "Oh come, just some fun."

The girls giggled, "Well here is your tea," said Neko.

Umi's ears perked up, "Tea? Would you happen to have cinnamon?"

"Yes, Umi we have your tea," said Sashira smiling.

"Teleho!…..er….I mean that is very kind of you Lady Sashira," he said trying to not act childish.

So Kiyo put his book back down and the four teens had tea while everyone else studied. Later that night the adults were in the kitchen along with Tsuki. Kikyo and Kagura were making dinner as Sesshomaru and Naraku had tea with Tsuki at the table.

"Hey what's up fam!? Training today was sure excellent!" Hiroku said as he walked into the kitchen with his hands behind his head.

Tsuki rolled her eyes and stood up, "Ugh Hiroku you're so…..so childish," she said as she walked out of the room. However she walked back in grabbed her tea, gave a scoff to Hiroku, and walked back out.

"Pff," Hiroku said as he stuck out his tongue in the direction she walked out.

"Did Sashira and Neko take the tea to the boys?" Kikyo asked.

"Yes mother," he replied, "Speaking of Sashira; Did you see how quickly she ran to Umi after the fight? I think things are getting hot between them."

"Trust me they are not," said Naraku simply.

Kikyo and Kagura looked at each other and said nothing. Hiroku looked at all of them before speaking, "Well uh….things seem tense here so I'm going to go. Thanks for the snack and….uh….call me when dinner……*BOOM* Uh bye!"

Hiroku ran to his room, only to see Kiyo lying on his bed, "That explosion was you wasn't it?"

"Yup, I thought a little payback from last time was appropriate," he said smiling.

"Arrgg, I thought you were my friend!" he yelled.

"Ah you forget I'm half loner!" Kiyo said with a smirk on his face.

"Grrrrr!" Hiroku said ready to blow him up.

"Dinner's ready!" echoed Kikyo's voice.

"Oh dinner! Let's go Kiyo!" Hiroku said happily.

Kiyo sweatdropped, "Ok…."

~Dinner Table~

Everyone was seated at the dinner table. No one ate until everyone had some food on their plate. After food was put in front of everyone, the eating began.

"Oh mother, Kaugra, you've really out done yourselves. This is very delicious!" Sashira said looking over at the two women.

"Arigatou," they said in unison.

The occupants of the Lair ate, conversed, and had a good time enjoying each other's company. That is, until there was only one piece of tempura left. Both Sashira and Hiroku's hands grabbed it. At once they glared at each other and Sashira's eyes twitched.

"It's mine!" Sashira told Hiroku firmly.

"Why? You've probably had seven…..out of the ten!"

Sashira glared and her brother and lunged towards the tempura. Hiroku also lunged and it was screams and punches, and even an, "Ow Sashira that's not the tempura that's my ear!"

"I know!"

This went on until Sashira eventually won the tempura, leaving Hiroku beat to the ground.

"Everyday the same thing, and everyday Sashira wins. The only thing different is the food they fight over," Umi said calmly while sipping his tea.

"Honestly dear, I don't know why you wish to come to the training grounds when you get enough action at dinner," said Naraku.

"Too bad she can't fight as well as she eats!" Hiroku shouted earning him a bonk on the head.

Sashira giggled and finished her tempura and the turned to Hiroku, "Well that was good brother, until tomorrow," she said giving him a cute smile.

Everyone laughed after another dinner evening at the Lair.

After dinner, everyone did as they pleased until it was time for bed. Tsuki, Hiroku, Umi, Sashira, Neko, and Kiyo were all in the teen lounge doing different things. Kiyo was reading a cookbook as Hiroku was reading a book on explosions. Sashira and Neko talked while roasting marshmallows by the fire and Tsuki was walking over to them. Umi sat at a table watching the girls while sipping his tea.

In no time at all everyone was to go to bed. The friends asll said goodnight and they were off.

"Lady Sashira!" Umi called.

"Yes Umi?" Sashira replied, turning to face him.

"Um may I walk you to your room?" Umi asked with a blush appearing on his face.

"Of course, considering the fact our rooms are right next to each other and that they are connected by a door!" Sashira said giggling at him.

They arrived in front of Sashira's door and stopped, "Well I guess this is me," she said looking at her door which was only a few feet away from Umi's. "Well, goodnight Umi." She said while smiling at him.

"Goodnight, have a good sleep……Sashira," Umi said as he put one hand on either side of her face and kissed her lightly on the forehead. Sashira blushed ferociously as she watched Umi walk into his room.

"He…..he didn't call me `Lady'"

~END OF CHAP SEVEN~

Phew…..typing cramp!!! @_@ anyway….it midnight here…..goodnight! next chap…..coming….soon…. .