InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Dragonlords: Return of Inuyasha Takasuio ❯ Turn of Events ( Chapter 3 )
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By: lil_angel 
Things become more complicated.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / / Supernatural / Romance / Action | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 07.04.2004 | Updated On: 07.06.2004 | Pages: 4 | Words: 6.1K | Visits: 416 | Status: Completed
Things become more complicated.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / / Supernatural / Romance / Action | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 07.04.2004 | Updated On: 07.06.2004 | Pages: 4 | Words: 6.1K | Visits: 416 | Status: Completed
I do not own Inuyasha or 'The Last Dragonlord' & 'Dragon and Phoenix' by Joanne Bertin
Story is based on Inuyasha's and Two of Bertin J.'s books. Some characters, story ideas and words will be mine but most of it will be from these two. Don't sue, I'm poor!! BUT the story's PLOT is MINE!!
THANKZ SO MUCH READERS!!! Your Reviews really helped. I took some time to revise my story. If there are any more errors you see, please tell me so I can fix it. (only corrected the 'stallion') Shows how much I know about horses...NOTHING!! I'm glad you all are enjoying my story.
Also, to answer a reviewer's comment. The reason I only put two of Inuyasha's char. is because it was necessary at the moment. Later on in story, more of Inuyasha's char. will be used and the others..well, they're not important. Only the Dragonlords..Remember that!!
Chapter Three
--- City of Casna ---
After the devastating news of the kidnapping of Rann, every guard in the palace were sent out in search of the King. But the effort was in vain. They could not find him. The ceremony ended before it started. Everyone made their way back home as the Dragonlords held a conference in Rann's state.
The great door of the conference door opened to reveal the Duke and Duchess of Casna and the fellow Dragonlords, who were accompanied by a young female human. They made their way to the round table in the middle of the room. Torches were lit to guide the way.
"I still have yet to understand how this could possibly happen. The palace was well guarded!" The Duke's outburst took everyone by surprise as they took a seat.
"I-I apologize.... it was all my fault." Kella held her head in shame. "I should not have asked Ra... King Rann to meet me. Then he would not have wandered outside the palace gates in search of me... then he wouldn't..." She broke into a sob. Tried as she might, she could not stop the tears that flowed down her cheeks.
As Maurynna consoled Kella, Linden rose from his chair.
"Silence!" Linden's deep voice drew the attention of the fellow lords. "This is not the time nor place for a ridiculous dispute. We have more important matters to tend to." He eyed each member of the council and continued. "I do not know nor care at the moment as to how the kidnappers have invaded the palace walls without so much as a sound..." He took a moment for his comment to penetrate their mind before continuing. "..I, however, would like to know what it is they want and a description of their appearance." He turned his head and exchanged a glance with his soultwin, then nodded his head.
Maurynna acknowledged the gesture. "Kella, could you tell us what exactly occurred between you and King Rann before he was taken? Did you witness the perpetrator?" she asked softly, so not to frighten her.
All eyes were on Kella as she stopped crying. She looked at Maurynna for comfort. When her cousin's head nodded and asked for her to proceed, she quickly retold her story.
--- Flashback ---
Kella sat quietly staring out the window as the carriage made its way towards the palace gate. The closer the grand gate came into view, the more nervous she felt. This was the first special event that she had ever attended at the palace since she became friends with Rann. She did not want to embarrass Rann, especially when he had asked her to attend and be his date. What would they think? Kella thought as she fidgeted with her gown and fixed her hair for the tenth time that night. As the carriage reached its destination and stopped, Kella held her breath.
The footman stepped off the carriage and made his way to open the door for the young lady in waiting. "Lady Kella, we are at the Palace." He held his hand out for her to take. "Lady Kella, is something amiss?" He observed the silent young woman and waited for her answer.
When the carriage door swung open and a hand was held out for her, Kella froze in her place. With huge blue eyes, she kept her gaze on the man. His lips were moving but she could not comprehend the words. She exhaled and tried to steady her breathing, hoping it would help. When she was finally able to make out the words the man was saying, she relaxed.
"I am fine, Serf." she replied as she accepted his hand and graced him with her smile. "Just a little nervous...I guess."
The man chuckled and whispered, "You are a lovely creature. The future King Rann was wise to have chosen a kind-hearted beauty, such as yourself."
Kella blushed a shade of red at the man's compliment as she stepped out of the carriage. Suddenly, the grand gate opened and a figure emerged. A dark haired man, in his early adulthood, stepped forward and gracefully made his way toward the carriage. Kella could only gasp as the man walked to meet her. His long hair was tied back. He was dressed in a white and blue ceremonial regalia. He smiled when his eyes settled on the beauty in front of him and extended his arm.
Kella returned the smile and gave him her hand. He accepted her hand and placed a kiss on it before wrapping his arm around her waist. As gently as possible, he pulled her close towards him. She fell willingly into his embrace without hesitation and looked deep into his dark brown eyes. She noticed that they sparkled with love and desire. All thoughts of fear and nervousness washed away as she lost herself in his eyes.
"Kella..."
Kella's smile widened at the manner in which he whispered her name. It sent a jolt of pure happiness through her body, melting her heart. Before other words were exchanged, one of the soldiers escorting Rann screamed out with agony, causing the couple to come out of their trance. Too fast for human eyes, Rann was torn from Kella with a swift movement, leaving her thrown back against the carriage.
Rann elbowed the kidnapper in the ribs and turned his body around. His legs made contact with the intruder's stomach. Thus, he was able to break the hold on him. After the time spent with Linden, he was trained in the art of self-defense and now it was paying off. He opened his mouth to shout for more guards but a swift blow to his stomach stopped it midway. He fell to his knees and gasped for air. The final blow to his head knocked him out completely. Before darkness took hold of him, he heard the scream of his beautiful lady. He could only hope that they, whoever the kidnappers may be, spared her. If something were to happen to Kella, he knew he could not go on.
Kella watched helplessly as the attacker knocked Rann unconscious. "Rann!!!" She tried calling for help but a strong hand was placed onto her mouth and held her still as she attempted to fight. Before her very eyes, Rann was hurled onto someone's shoulder and taken away. Where are the bloody guards when you need one?! Kella's mind screamed in rage. Suddenly a sharp pain could be felt in the back of her head and her eyes rolled back as she fell out of consciousness. The only thing on Kella's mind before darkness took her was her beloved Rann.
--- End Flashback ---
The Duke clutched his fist with anger, trying his best to maintain control. His anger was not directed toward the young woman. She seemed as upset about the current situation as he was. No, he was more disappointed in the young prince for the foolishness of his actions. He was clearly not ready to be King just yet. If Rann had any intention of being a suitable King of Casna, he should have known better than to wander outside the Palace gates, with little guards to protect him. Despite Rann's unfitting behaviors, however, the Duke found he was more angry with himself. He should have been there with the boy. Then perhaps things would not have turned out the way it did.
"Duke Beren, I know you are very upset with me right now and there is not much I can say for my actions but... I am sorry." Kella looked the Duke in the eyes and tried to force back the tears that threatened to emerge once again.
"This is not of your doing." He said, trying his best to sound less angry. "I thought the boy had more sense than that."
A thought crossed Maurynna's mind at the Duke's comment. "Even if King Rann had wandered out the Palace gate, there were still plenty of guards around, if say, he was attacked." Maurynna began. "The abductor had obviously planned the attack in advance... Also, for someone to strike and leave without so much as attracting attention, that is unheard of. They must be personally skilled." She finished and exchanged a glance with her fellow Dragonlords.
Shima and Linden nodded in agreement with her. It was then that Shima spoke for the very first time since entering the conference room. "Kella, you said you could not see their appearance due to the disguise?" When Kella nodded her head, Shima continued. "I see.... could you tell us anything at all about them? Every detail you remember will be of great help to us and King Rann."
Kella lowered her head and thought back. "The man that held me had a marking on his arm. It resembled a sword of some kind." She reached into her pocket and withdrew something that she hoped would help. "This fell out of the man's robe when I was trying to free myself from his grip." She handed the object to Linden for inspection.
The object was flat and round, and it was made of a different source of metal that he had never seen. He also noted that it was very light when he tossed it in the air. But no doubt about it, it was a coin, used for exchanging resources. The coin had strange descriptive language that he could not decipher. It looked to be many years of age but still in tact. There was a picture of a sword inscribed on it.
"Strange....." Linden murmured softly, allowing only Dragonlords with keen hearing abilities to hear.
"Your Grace Linden Rathan, have you any idea as to what it is yet?" asked a concerned Duchess.
Linden continued to examine the mysterious coin, turning it up and down repeatedly. He squinted at the words engraved on one side of it. It was a language he did not recognize but looked familiar nonetheless. He could swear he had seen such markings somewhere in Dragonskeep. "If I may, could I hold on to this for the time being?" Linden asked.
"By all means, if it would help bring home my dear Rann." the Duchess said.
"Thank you," Linden responded with a nod. "I will see to it personally that the King is brought home safely. I believe they would demand something in exchange for King Rann; therefore, I hereby end this meeting until further notice. Hopefully by then, they will make contact with us."
"Also," Shima added. "It would be of best interest if you, my Lord Duke, could take over King Rann's state and calm the town's nerves of the missing King. We do not need a crowd of curious Cassorin citizens. Let us avoid such chaos at all cost." Shima informed.
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Maurynna gazed at the now darkened sky. It was past midnight, but the garden still appeared as glamorous as the first time she laid eyes upon it that very morning. The garden was peaceful. It was unlike the ocean that she grew to love since childhood but just as relaxing. It was what she needed at the moment. She can only thank the gods Linden was by her side or she would surely go mad. They have yet to find the person they seek. They were originally to attend a coming out ceremony on Rann's behalf. Instead, Rann was nowhere to be seen. What else can go wrong? She sighed.
Linden tightened his grip on her waist and pulled her closer to him. "Maurynna-love..." He kissed her exposed neck. When he felt her body begin to relax, he smiled. "All will be well. We will get Rann back."
"Oh Linden. How selfish of me. You of all people must be more stressed than I am and here I am bothering you with such nonsense."
Linden admitted that he was stressed but having her close helped him deal with the problems at hand. He hugged her tightly to assure her that he was fine. Linden extended his keen hearing to make sure no one was around in hearing range. When he was sure it was safe he relaxed.
"The Lady had informed me that he is around Casna somewhere. If there is trouble, a Dragonlord such as himself will not stand by and watch. He will show up sooner or later." He paused. "As for Rann, I've known him since he was a young boy. If he could survive being sacrificed at the hands of a powerful mage and live to tell the tale, than he will get through this one." Linden assured.
Maurynna looked up curiously. " Inuyasha Takasuio.... The Lost Dragonlord ." she murmured softly to herself. "Linden, are you sure he is willing to help?"
Linden glanced down at his soultwin. "I don't see why he wouldn't. This is very much his battle as it is ours."
Even though Maurynna knew her soultwin's words were his way of convincing himself, she was not about to tell him otherwise. She smiled and leaned back against her soultwin's chest and relaxed. Just when she felt at ease, she had an uncomfortable feeling that they were being watched. Her senses never failed her before, so it was no exception now. Linden must have felt it too, for he tensed and searched their surroundings, but found nothing. They finally decided to retire to their rooms.
As they made their way inside the Palace, a figure watched their every move. Once he knew that they were gone, he slowly came forth from his hiding place.
He wore a black tunic with a band of silver embroidery, two fingers wide, trimmed the square-cut neck of his tunic. He had on breeches from the waist down, with Neiranal mountain silk clothing wrapped firmly against him. A belt of linked silver plaques hung around his waist and attached to it was a sword made from the fang of the 'Legendary Inu-youkai'. His hair was as white as the snow on the mountains of Dragonskeep and eyes as beautiful and deadly as the golden Phoenix. He was truly a beautiful creature to behold.
"Ah, so they have heard of me." The mysterious man grinned at the concept.
He quickly gathered himself and took to the sky. Landing on the roof of the Palace with such grace and stillness, that not even a Dragonlord's keen hearing could have sensed his presence. Relaxing, he decided to stay the night on the roof to admire the stars. He laid his body down on its hard surface and gazed fondly up at the sky, transfixed on the bright stars that sparkled in the clear night.
Hours passed, before he slowly drifted off to sleep...
Ten Centuries ago....
Dragonskeep, known area where Dragonlords inhabit. The only place that consisted of snow throughout all seasons. On top of its mountain, two lovers can be seen in an embrace, staring at the stars that sparkled in the dark sky. Snow surrounds the lovers, wind blew furiously, but neither affected the couple.
"Inuyasha, this is beautiful!" The young girl spoke for the first time since they arrived there. "Don't you think?" She asked her lover, brushing aside his silver hair.
"Eh! It's nothing..." he replied, as he stared down at his soultwin. "..compared to your beauty, Kikyou."
Kikyou smiled at the compliment and leaned against her soultwin's shoulder. 'At long last, we are finally together. Nothing could separate us.' she thought happily.
"Yes...nothing!" Inuyasha stated. "I will protect you with my life, if it's required."
"I know you will, my love." With that said, she locked her lips on his. Neither one knew of the consequences of those words or how wrong they truly were.
--- City of Thalnia ---
A sleeping Kagome stirred slightly in bed as the first light of the day shone through her bedroom window. Slowly awakening, the young woman mumbled a single word 'Inuyasha' before she opened her crystal blue eyes. She laid in bed recalling the pleasant dream she just had. Although she had never seen Dragonskeep, her friend, Miroku, had many times described it to her. Add that to her fascination with the 'Legendary Inuyasha Takasuio' , she figured it must have triggered the recent dream. She sighed. It was getting harder by the minute to distinguish between dreams and visions, even if she was getting better at it. The sudden thought of her power pulled Kagome back to reality, where her power nearly destroyed all that she held dearly to her. She reluctantly dragged herself out of bed after debating what to do. Finally she settled on going for a nice ride in the forest of her own home.
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"I've never seen a horse like yours before. When lightning struck the sky yesterday night, all the mares and stallions in the barn ran wild with fright. Only yours kept its proud and refine posture." The man chuckled.
Otter smiled and patted Nightsong's head at the compliment. His mare raised its head and leaned into his touch. "She is something, isn't she?"
"Where did you get such a fine mare?" The man pondered, his curiosity getting the better of him.
"In Casna," was the simple answer that Otter gave.
"My word! I never knew Casna bred such wonderful animals."
The Bard looked at the man and explained, "I have a nephew who is very fond of horses. Knows almost everything you need to know about them." He hoped with all his heart the man would settle for that answer. Otter did not wish to tell the man that he was staring at the 'Legendary Llysanyin' of the Dragonlords. The news would surely shock him and just about everyone else in town. Otter wished to avoid any form of commotion.
"I would love to meet this young lad you have spoken so fondly of. Next time you plan to stay at the Scalet Inn, don't forget to bring him. Always love to discuss horses with those who actually care about them, not like other people nowadays." The man paused and shook his head before continuing. "Beating helpless animals and seeing them as nothing but means of riches and wealth."
"I'll remember that... next time. For now, I must head back. How much do I owe you for one night stay and for my mare's care?" asked Otter.
"That would be, 20z for the stay and 30z for the care...50z in total please."
Otter reached into the pouch he carried around his waist and gave the man his earnings. As the old man headed back to the Inn, he mounted his Llysanyin and made his way back to the Higurashi mansion. He wanted to know of the well being of his newfound friend, Lady Kagome.
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As the mansion came into view, Otter urged Nightsong to move to a faster pace. Souta, who was busy watering the gardens was the first to notice the Bard's return. When he laid his eyes on the stallion, his eyes grew wide with excitement.
"Otter, I didn't know you own a horse too. I always wanted one myself, but mother said only when I am older." Kagome's younger brother said proudly.
Upon hearing those words, the mare gave Souta its glare and stomped her foot in disagreement. Souta could only look at the mare in question.
"Boyo-Souta, it's more like she owns me. It was she that chose me, not the other way around." Otter explained, hoping he would not ask more questions. The Llysanyin could only nod in agreement to what Otter said.
"She understands?" Souta asked, astonished.
"Every word," answered Otter. He couldn't help but laugh at the boy's expression.
Souta patted the Llysanyin's head. "Sorry girl. Someday, I hope to own... I mean, be chosen by a mare like you, too." he corrected.
The Bard didn't have the heart to tell him otherwise. Instead he looked up at the window that Kagome's bedroom resided. "Souta, is your sister feeling better this fine morning?" he asked, still concerned about yesterday's event.
The boy nodded his head. "Yep, she's in the back, tending to her own horse." He indicated with his finger. "You know... your horse reminds me a lot like Kagome's. I think hers can understand what I say too, though I don't know how that's possible for horses to comprehend the human language." He shrugged it off and returned to watering the garden as Otter made his way toward the barn.
Otter was very interested in what Souta said about Lady Kagome having a horse like Nightsong. Dragonlord's Llysanyins do not allow just anybody to ride them. They only allow Dragonlords and they don't associate with truehumans. If it were not for the urgency of traveling to the Phoenix Kingdom to rescue the True Dragon, who was in need of help at that time, Otter would never have been chosen by Nightsong, for their speed and intelligence can outdo all common horses.
As Otter reached the barn, he called out his friend's name but was given no response. Thinking to himself, he wondered where the lady could have possibly gone off to. Just then, he heard a horse's footsteps in the far distance. The footsteps became louder, and it was clear that a horse was making its way towards him. He turned around to face the Higurashi's forest. A few minutes past before a lady on a horse could be seen.
She halted her horse and looked down at her friend with a smile. "Good morning, Otter. A fine day for riding, wouldn't you say?" she asked. She looked over Otter's shoulder and stared at his companion and gasped. "A beauty you have there."
"My lady, I would like you to meet Nightsong." The Llysanyin nodded its head as Kagome returned the gesture.
"Otter, I would appreciate it if you would just call me by my name. No 'lady', please." she said as she made a sour face at the word.
Otter gave a small chuckle and said, "If that would please you, Kagome. Now who's your companion here?" the Bard questioned.
Kagome smiled, pleased with the way she was addressed. She patted her good friend's head and answered, "This is Nyah'suto."
To say Otter was shocked was an understatement. There standing beside Kagome was a Dragonlord's Llysanyin. ' This young woman is full of surprises,' he thought.
" She , is it?" When Kagome nodded yes, Otter continued, "Well, she is beautiful. If I may ask, how did you find such a fine creature?"
"I found her wandering through our forest while I was taking my usual strolls." Kagome paused and recalled these fond memories. "Her leg was badly injured, so I nursed her back to health." she explained. "Since then, she has stayed by my side and we've been best of friends since." She paused and thought back. "Now that I think about it. She doesn't like to interact with people much, but she stayed with me. Like she has chosen me to befriend." Kagome smiled fondly at her stallion before continuing. "I would tell her all my problems. Sometimes I'm positive she can understand what I say. Weird, is it not?" she giggled at her foolishness, unaware of the understanding look both Otter's and Kagome's mare shared.
Soon after, Otter joined the laughing young woman. "Just like a Bard's Tale." he paused. "Well then, what are we waiting for?"
Kagome caught the Bard's sparkling eyes and realization finally dawned on her. "I wouldn't have it any other way."
They mounted onto their Llysanyins and headed out toward the Higurashi's forest. Both enjoying each other's company. Soon after, the conversation took a turn towards all the adventure Otter had been to and the friends he knew and met.
"You're friends with Linden Rathan?" A bewildered Kagome exclaimed, shocked at the sudden knowledge.
"A fine lad that he is, but too stubborn. When I first met him, I thought to myself, 'Boyo- what have we here? I've found myself a mountain pumpkin.' I wasn't too pleased with sharing my place with him." The Bard laughed at the memories.
Kagome shook her head in disbelief at the Bard's choice of words. She still could not believe that Otter was friends with Dragonlords, more or less, friends with one of the Legendary Dragonlord Linden Rathan. Also, Otter spoke with such ease, no one would have known he was talking about a Dragonlord. He made Linden Rathan sound like an ordinary person that he befriended. Kagome couldn't help but laugh. But soon, their laughter died out when the earth shook violently with such force, that both Llysanyins had to stop and support their riders at the sudden danger.
"My gods, what was that?" Kagome exclaimed.
No sooner as these words were spoken, a large Dragauth emerged from its hiding place. With each step the vicious animal took, the ground shook violently. The Llysanyins drew a step back from the approaching danger. All eyes were on the Dragauth. Its body was three times larger than both riders. It had a stubby neck and a face that slightly resembled that of a Dragon's. It had large, sharp teeth. As it began to roar, saliva could be seen dripping from its mouth. Its piercing claws were extended, intended for battle. Swinging in the air a foot away from its body was its large tail. Spikes could be seen at its tip. With its enormous black eyes, it glared at its two intended victims. With a speed that should have surprised any truehuman if they weren't already frightened, the Dragauth roared and charged head on, using its teeth to tear through anything foolish enough to stand in its way.
The Llysanyins were the first to come out of their shock. They turned their body around and ran the opposite way of the Dragauth. They did not want their riders to endure any form of danger.
"W-was that a D-Dragauth?" A shocked Otter stuttered.
The last time a Dragauth appeared had been ten years ago, when Rann was still a Prince. He was kidnapped at the hands of the powerful mage, Althume. Although Otter was not there to witness the battle that took place between the creature and its prey, Linden was. He told him about the struggle he had with the Dragauth. If a Dragonlord such as Linden had trouble with this creature, how could two truehumans and two Llysanyins stand against one Dragauth?
The furious Dragauth growled with rage at its prey, who were quickly escaping. It stomped its foot, sending a vicious quake in the earth in an attempt to stop the riders. It then swung its tail beneath the two stallions, causing them to lose their balance.
At the sudden impact, the riders were thrown off their stallions and landed a few feet across from the Dragauth. Being the Legendary Llysanyins, the two quickly got off the ground and stood between their riders and the attacker, preparing for battle. They planted their feet on the ground and bared their teeth.
Kagome slowly gathered herself off the ground. Although her head hurt and she felt a bit dizzy, she managed to shake it off. When she looked around, she noticed that both hers and Otter's horse were in battle with the creature that attacked them. The creature used its claws to strike a blow to its enemies but the Llysanyins's swift movements were able protect them. When the creature swung its tail, the Llysanyins dodged once again. As an opening was presented, the Llysanyin used their feet to counter-attack and their body to ram the beast. They bit when it was necessary. Though it seemed that they were holding their ground, Kagome knew better. They were stalling for time so she and Otter could escape.
Otter .
She searched her surroundings for her friend. Laying not far from her was Otter. She quickly crawled her way over to her friend and tried to wake him.
Otter awoke to a frightened Kagome. He sat upright and held his head in pain. "I am getting too old for this." he said weakly.
"Otter, get your ass off the ground this minute!!"
Hearing the urgency in Kagome's voice alerted Otter to the danger they were in. He gathered himself off the ground with Kagome's help. A roar from the Dragauth drew the attention of the truehumans. They turned to face the creature, to be greeted with the most terrifying sight before them. Both Llysanyins were laying still on the ground. A strong scent hit Otter's and Kagome's nose, as they noticed blood dripping from the Dragauth claws. The Dragauth glared at them, slowly covering the remaining distance.
Tears stung Kagome's eyes as she glanced at her beloved animal friend. She did not even know if her mare was alive or not. Anger instantly replaced the fear she felt and she glared at the murderer that dared to cause such emotion to stir in her. Her body tensed. She felt the familiar sensation of power boiling inside her at a rapid speed. The ground she stood on began to vibrate incredibly. A huge gush of wind started picking up around her, bringing with it leaves that fell from trees and pebbles on the ground. It swirled and surrounded her in a cyclone as her power increased, causing her hair to raise slightly and her crystal blue eyes to transform into a darker shade, with hints of golden yellow. She was clearly not one to be opposed.
Otter, who had been beside Kagome, was now a few feet away. He could only look on with fascination, bewilderment and fear. Although he had witnessed this phenomenon before, the second time only brought more fear into his heart. He hoped against all odds that Kagome would be able to control these powers, otherwise, she would get hurt.
The Dragauth was unfazed by the young lady that it called prey. To it, she was only a pretty amusement, something to make the meal more enjoyable. If it was human, it would have laughed at the feeble attempt for survival. Instead, it settled for a growl and extended its claws. It raised it high before it brought it down upon the woman, intending to slice her in half. The claws stopped short an inch from the woman's face. The creature tilted its head to one side in question. It tried to move but found that it could not even move its body. Being a creature with strength but no brain, it did not realize that its prey was glowing a violet-blue. Within seconds, it was thrown across the forest slamming into trees as it finally hit the ground with a thump.
Never before had Kagome used so much power all at once. She can feel her power rapidly diminish, leaving her drained with exhaustion. Her vision blurred for a moment as she tried to blink it off. Before she can register what had happened, her body gave in and she collapsed on the hard ground. Her heart was beating rapidly with every breath she took in. When she opened her eyes, she noticed Otter was in her view, hovering over her with concerned eyes. Kagome tried to sit upright with Otter's help but stopped midway. A feeling... She looked over Otter's shoulder only to find that the beast was still moving and was getting up with its strength renewed. It roared with rage and turned its blood-red eyes upon her. It took a deep breath and released a dark green subtance that headed straight towards her.
Without much thought, she pushed Otter out of the way while rolling her aching body in the opposite direction, leaving the green substance to melt through the very ground she was laying on. Before she could react, she was pinned onto the ground with the beast's claws digging into her flesh. She fought back the urge to fall into unconsiousness as the scent of her own blood caused her vision to blur in and out. At the rate of blood she was losing, it was only a matter of time before she would surely die.
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Please be advised that EVERYTHING I write, down to the very last detail, is VERY IMPORTANT in the story. Afterall, this story will be a trilogy. A total of Three. Also, I made my boyfriend read my story and he says that it's too complicated. Something about me reading two stories at the same time. I need to know if everyone feels the same way or not. If yes, please tell me WHY, WHERE, and WHAT it is that confuses you. THANKZ!!
Okay, so Inuyasha's appearance was short but it's not my fault. Well, not really! This chapter was longer than intended so it's now divided into two separate chapters. Next chapter for sure, you will be able to read more about Inuyasha. Also, he's out of oc a bit because...not telling, just know I have my reasons. It's called maturing!! Then again, how mature can Inuyasha get, huh? hehe...
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If there are any questions regarding the story, don't be sly to ask. I'll be more than happy to answer them to the best of my ability. Now I leave you all with this in MIND. All Dragonlords have a soultwin, whether they live or die. They have ONLY ONE. So here's a question......could Kagome be Inuyasha's soultwin, but doesn't he already have one and lost her?? Now that's something all you readers should think about. This is an Inuyasha and Kagome pairing, but it doesn't always have to have a happy ending.....hehe...I'm so evil. It all comes down to how the story proceeds. Read to find out!! Till then, READ ON!
Story is based on Inuyasha's and Two of Bertin J.'s books. Some characters, story ideas and words will be mine but most of it will be from these two. Don't sue, I'm poor!! BUT the story's PLOT is MINE!!
THANKZ SO MUCH READERS!!! Your Reviews really helped. I took some time to revise my story. If there are any more errors you see, please tell me so I can fix it. (only corrected the 'stallion') Shows how much I know about horses...NOTHING!! I'm glad you all are enjoying my story.
Also, to answer a reviewer's comment. The reason I only put two of Inuyasha's char. is because it was necessary at the moment. Later on in story, more of Inuyasha's char. will be used and the others..well, they're not important. Only the Dragonlords..Remember that!!
Chapter Three
--- City of Casna ---
After the devastating news of the kidnapping of Rann, every guard in the palace were sent out in search of the King. But the effort was in vain. They could not find him. The ceremony ended before it started. Everyone made their way back home as the Dragonlords held a conference in Rann's state.
The great door of the conference door opened to reveal the Duke and Duchess of Casna and the fellow Dragonlords, who were accompanied by a young female human. They made their way to the round table in the middle of the room. Torches were lit to guide the way.
"I still have yet to understand how this could possibly happen. The palace was well guarded!" The Duke's outburst took everyone by surprise as they took a seat.
"I-I apologize.... it was all my fault." Kella held her head in shame. "I should not have asked Ra... King Rann to meet me. Then he would not have wandered outside the palace gates in search of me... then he wouldn't..." She broke into a sob. Tried as she might, she could not stop the tears that flowed down her cheeks.
As Maurynna consoled Kella, Linden rose from his chair.
"Silence!" Linden's deep voice drew the attention of the fellow lords. "This is not the time nor place for a ridiculous dispute. We have more important matters to tend to." He eyed each member of the council and continued. "I do not know nor care at the moment as to how the kidnappers have invaded the palace walls without so much as a sound..." He took a moment for his comment to penetrate their mind before continuing. "..I, however, would like to know what it is they want and a description of their appearance." He turned his head and exchanged a glance with his soultwin, then nodded his head.
Maurynna acknowledged the gesture. "Kella, could you tell us what exactly occurred between you and King Rann before he was taken? Did you witness the perpetrator?" she asked softly, so not to frighten her.
All eyes were on Kella as she stopped crying. She looked at Maurynna for comfort. When her cousin's head nodded and asked for her to proceed, she quickly retold her story.
--- Flashback ---
Kella sat quietly staring out the window as the carriage made its way towards the palace gate. The closer the grand gate came into view, the more nervous she felt. This was the first special event that she had ever attended at the palace since she became friends with Rann. She did not want to embarrass Rann, especially when he had asked her to attend and be his date. What would they think? Kella thought as she fidgeted with her gown and fixed her hair for the tenth time that night. As the carriage reached its destination and stopped, Kella held her breath.
The footman stepped off the carriage and made his way to open the door for the young lady in waiting. "Lady Kella, we are at the Palace." He held his hand out for her to take. "Lady Kella, is something amiss?" He observed the silent young woman and waited for her answer.
When the carriage door swung open and a hand was held out for her, Kella froze in her place. With huge blue eyes, she kept her gaze on the man. His lips were moving but she could not comprehend the words. She exhaled and tried to steady her breathing, hoping it would help. When she was finally able to make out the words the man was saying, she relaxed.
"I am fine, Serf." she replied as she accepted his hand and graced him with her smile. "Just a little nervous...I guess."
The man chuckled and whispered, "You are a lovely creature. The future King Rann was wise to have chosen a kind-hearted beauty, such as yourself."
Kella blushed a shade of red at the man's compliment as she stepped out of the carriage. Suddenly, the grand gate opened and a figure emerged. A dark haired man, in his early adulthood, stepped forward and gracefully made his way toward the carriage. Kella could only gasp as the man walked to meet her. His long hair was tied back. He was dressed in a white and blue ceremonial regalia. He smiled when his eyes settled on the beauty in front of him and extended his arm.
Kella returned the smile and gave him her hand. He accepted her hand and placed a kiss on it before wrapping his arm around her waist. As gently as possible, he pulled her close towards him. She fell willingly into his embrace without hesitation and looked deep into his dark brown eyes. She noticed that they sparkled with love and desire. All thoughts of fear and nervousness washed away as she lost herself in his eyes.
"Kella..."
Kella's smile widened at the manner in which he whispered her name. It sent a jolt of pure happiness through her body, melting her heart. Before other words were exchanged, one of the soldiers escorting Rann screamed out with agony, causing the couple to come out of their trance. Too fast for human eyes, Rann was torn from Kella with a swift movement, leaving her thrown back against the carriage.
Rann elbowed the kidnapper in the ribs and turned his body around. His legs made contact with the intruder's stomach. Thus, he was able to break the hold on him. After the time spent with Linden, he was trained in the art of self-defense and now it was paying off. He opened his mouth to shout for more guards but a swift blow to his stomach stopped it midway. He fell to his knees and gasped for air. The final blow to his head knocked him out completely. Before darkness took hold of him, he heard the scream of his beautiful lady. He could only hope that they, whoever the kidnappers may be, spared her. If something were to happen to Kella, he knew he could not go on.
Kella watched helplessly as the attacker knocked Rann unconscious. "Rann!!!" She tried calling for help but a strong hand was placed onto her mouth and held her still as she attempted to fight. Before her very eyes, Rann was hurled onto someone's shoulder and taken away. Where are the bloody guards when you need one?! Kella's mind screamed in rage. Suddenly a sharp pain could be felt in the back of her head and her eyes rolled back as she fell out of consciousness. The only thing on Kella's mind before darkness took her was her beloved Rann.
--- End Flashback ---
The Duke clutched his fist with anger, trying his best to maintain control. His anger was not directed toward the young woman. She seemed as upset about the current situation as he was. No, he was more disappointed in the young prince for the foolishness of his actions. He was clearly not ready to be King just yet. If Rann had any intention of being a suitable King of Casna, he should have known better than to wander outside the Palace gates, with little guards to protect him. Despite Rann's unfitting behaviors, however, the Duke found he was more angry with himself. He should have been there with the boy. Then perhaps things would not have turned out the way it did.
"Duke Beren, I know you are very upset with me right now and there is not much I can say for my actions but... I am sorry." Kella looked the Duke in the eyes and tried to force back the tears that threatened to emerge once again.
"This is not of your doing." He said, trying his best to sound less angry. "I thought the boy had more sense than that."
A thought crossed Maurynna's mind at the Duke's comment. "Even if King Rann had wandered out the Palace gate, there were still plenty of guards around, if say, he was attacked." Maurynna began. "The abductor had obviously planned the attack in advance... Also, for someone to strike and leave without so much as attracting attention, that is unheard of. They must be personally skilled." She finished and exchanged a glance with her fellow Dragonlords.
Shima and Linden nodded in agreement with her. It was then that Shima spoke for the very first time since entering the conference room. "Kella, you said you could not see their appearance due to the disguise?" When Kella nodded her head, Shima continued. "I see.... could you tell us anything at all about them? Every detail you remember will be of great help to us and King Rann."
Kella lowered her head and thought back. "The man that held me had a marking on his arm. It resembled a sword of some kind." She reached into her pocket and withdrew something that she hoped would help. "This fell out of the man's robe when I was trying to free myself from his grip." She handed the object to Linden for inspection.
The object was flat and round, and it was made of a different source of metal that he had never seen. He also noted that it was very light when he tossed it in the air. But no doubt about it, it was a coin, used for exchanging resources. The coin had strange descriptive language that he could not decipher. It looked to be many years of age but still in tact. There was a picture of a sword inscribed on it.
"Strange....." Linden murmured softly, allowing only Dragonlords with keen hearing abilities to hear.
"Your Grace Linden Rathan, have you any idea as to what it is yet?" asked a concerned Duchess.
Linden continued to examine the mysterious coin, turning it up and down repeatedly. He squinted at the words engraved on one side of it. It was a language he did not recognize but looked familiar nonetheless. He could swear he had seen such markings somewhere in Dragonskeep. "If I may, could I hold on to this for the time being?" Linden asked.
"By all means, if it would help bring home my dear Rann." the Duchess said.
"Thank you," Linden responded with a nod. "I will see to it personally that the King is brought home safely. I believe they would demand something in exchange for King Rann; therefore, I hereby end this meeting until further notice. Hopefully by then, they will make contact with us."
"Also," Shima added. "It would be of best interest if you, my Lord Duke, could take over King Rann's state and calm the town's nerves of the missing King. We do not need a crowd of curious Cassorin citizens. Let us avoid such chaos at all cost." Shima informed.
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Maurynna gazed at the now darkened sky. It was past midnight, but the garden still appeared as glamorous as the first time she laid eyes upon it that very morning. The garden was peaceful. It was unlike the ocean that she grew to love since childhood but just as relaxing. It was what she needed at the moment. She can only thank the gods Linden was by her side or she would surely go mad. They have yet to find the person they seek. They were originally to attend a coming out ceremony on Rann's behalf. Instead, Rann was nowhere to be seen. What else can go wrong? She sighed.
Linden tightened his grip on her waist and pulled her closer to him. "Maurynna-love..." He kissed her exposed neck. When he felt her body begin to relax, he smiled. "All will be well. We will get Rann back."
"Oh Linden. How selfish of me. You of all people must be more stressed than I am and here I am bothering you with such nonsense."
Linden admitted that he was stressed but having her close helped him deal with the problems at hand. He hugged her tightly to assure her that he was fine. Linden extended his keen hearing to make sure no one was around in hearing range. When he was sure it was safe he relaxed.
"The Lady had informed me that he is around Casna somewhere. If there is trouble, a Dragonlord such as himself will not stand by and watch. He will show up sooner or later." He paused. "As for Rann, I've known him since he was a young boy. If he could survive being sacrificed at the hands of a powerful mage and live to tell the tale, than he will get through this one." Linden assured.
Maurynna looked up curiously. " Inuyasha Takasuio.... The Lost Dragonlord ." she murmured softly to herself. "Linden, are you sure he is willing to help?"
Linden glanced down at his soultwin. "I don't see why he wouldn't. This is very much his battle as it is ours."
Even though Maurynna knew her soultwin's words were his way of convincing himself, she was not about to tell him otherwise. She smiled and leaned back against her soultwin's chest and relaxed. Just when she felt at ease, she had an uncomfortable feeling that they were being watched. Her senses never failed her before, so it was no exception now. Linden must have felt it too, for he tensed and searched their surroundings, but found nothing. They finally decided to retire to their rooms.
As they made their way inside the Palace, a figure watched their every move. Once he knew that they were gone, he slowly came forth from his hiding place.
He wore a black tunic with a band of silver embroidery, two fingers wide, trimmed the square-cut neck of his tunic. He had on breeches from the waist down, with Neiranal mountain silk clothing wrapped firmly against him. A belt of linked silver plaques hung around his waist and attached to it was a sword made from the fang of the 'Legendary Inu-youkai'. His hair was as white as the snow on the mountains of Dragonskeep and eyes as beautiful and deadly as the golden Phoenix. He was truly a beautiful creature to behold.
"Ah, so they have heard of me." The mysterious man grinned at the concept.
He quickly gathered himself and took to the sky. Landing on the roof of the Palace with such grace and stillness, that not even a Dragonlord's keen hearing could have sensed his presence. Relaxing, he decided to stay the night on the roof to admire the stars. He laid his body down on its hard surface and gazed fondly up at the sky, transfixed on the bright stars that sparkled in the clear night.
Hours passed, before he slowly drifted off to sleep...
Ten Centuries ago....
Dragonskeep, known area where Dragonlords inhabit. The only place that consisted of snow throughout all seasons. On top of its mountain, two lovers can be seen in an embrace, staring at the stars that sparkled in the dark sky. Snow surrounds the lovers, wind blew furiously, but neither affected the couple.
"Inuyasha, this is beautiful!" The young girl spoke for the first time since they arrived there. "Don't you think?" She asked her lover, brushing aside his silver hair.
"Eh! It's nothing..." he replied, as he stared down at his soultwin. "..compared to your beauty, Kikyou."
Kikyou smiled at the compliment and leaned against her soultwin's shoulder. 'At long last, we are finally together. Nothing could separate us.' she thought happily.
"Yes...nothing!" Inuyasha stated. "I will protect you with my life, if it's required."
"I know you will, my love." With that said, she locked her lips on his. Neither one knew of the consequences of those words or how wrong they truly were.
--- City of Thalnia ---
A sleeping Kagome stirred slightly in bed as the first light of the day shone through her bedroom window. Slowly awakening, the young woman mumbled a single word 'Inuyasha' before she opened her crystal blue eyes. She laid in bed recalling the pleasant dream she just had. Although she had never seen Dragonskeep, her friend, Miroku, had many times described it to her. Add that to her fascination with the 'Legendary Inuyasha Takasuio' , she figured it must have triggered the recent dream. She sighed. It was getting harder by the minute to distinguish between dreams and visions, even if she was getting better at it. The sudden thought of her power pulled Kagome back to reality, where her power nearly destroyed all that she held dearly to her. She reluctantly dragged herself out of bed after debating what to do. Finally she settled on going for a nice ride in the forest of her own home.
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"I've never seen a horse like yours before. When lightning struck the sky yesterday night, all the mares and stallions in the barn ran wild with fright. Only yours kept its proud and refine posture." The man chuckled.
Otter smiled and patted Nightsong's head at the compliment. His mare raised its head and leaned into his touch. "She is something, isn't she?"
"Where did you get such a fine mare?" The man pondered, his curiosity getting the better of him.
"In Casna," was the simple answer that Otter gave.
"My word! I never knew Casna bred such wonderful animals."
The Bard looked at the man and explained, "I have a nephew who is very fond of horses. Knows almost everything you need to know about them." He hoped with all his heart the man would settle for that answer. Otter did not wish to tell the man that he was staring at the 'Legendary Llysanyin' of the Dragonlords. The news would surely shock him and just about everyone else in town. Otter wished to avoid any form of commotion.
"I would love to meet this young lad you have spoken so fondly of. Next time you plan to stay at the Scalet Inn, don't forget to bring him. Always love to discuss horses with those who actually care about them, not like other people nowadays." The man paused and shook his head before continuing. "Beating helpless animals and seeing them as nothing but means of riches and wealth."
"I'll remember that... next time. For now, I must head back. How much do I owe you for one night stay and for my mare's care?" asked Otter.
"That would be, 20z for the stay and 30z for the care...50z in total please."
Otter reached into the pouch he carried around his waist and gave the man his earnings. As the old man headed back to the Inn, he mounted his Llysanyin and made his way back to the Higurashi mansion. He wanted to know of the well being of his newfound friend, Lady Kagome.
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As the mansion came into view, Otter urged Nightsong to move to a faster pace. Souta, who was busy watering the gardens was the first to notice the Bard's return. When he laid his eyes on the stallion, his eyes grew wide with excitement.
"Otter, I didn't know you own a horse too. I always wanted one myself, but mother said only when I am older." Kagome's younger brother said proudly.
Upon hearing those words, the mare gave Souta its glare and stomped her foot in disagreement. Souta could only look at the mare in question.
"Boyo-Souta, it's more like she owns me. It was she that chose me, not the other way around." Otter explained, hoping he would not ask more questions. The Llysanyin could only nod in agreement to what Otter said.
"She understands?" Souta asked, astonished.
"Every word," answered Otter. He couldn't help but laugh at the boy's expression.
Souta patted the Llysanyin's head. "Sorry girl. Someday, I hope to own... I mean, be chosen by a mare like you, too." he corrected.
The Bard didn't have the heart to tell him otherwise. Instead he looked up at the window that Kagome's bedroom resided. "Souta, is your sister feeling better this fine morning?" he asked, still concerned about yesterday's event.
The boy nodded his head. "Yep, she's in the back, tending to her own horse." He indicated with his finger. "You know... your horse reminds me a lot like Kagome's. I think hers can understand what I say too, though I don't know how that's possible for horses to comprehend the human language." He shrugged it off and returned to watering the garden as Otter made his way toward the barn.
Otter was very interested in what Souta said about Lady Kagome having a horse like Nightsong. Dragonlord's Llysanyins do not allow just anybody to ride them. They only allow Dragonlords and they don't associate with truehumans. If it were not for the urgency of traveling to the Phoenix Kingdom to rescue the True Dragon, who was in need of help at that time, Otter would never have been chosen by Nightsong, for their speed and intelligence can outdo all common horses.
As Otter reached the barn, he called out his friend's name but was given no response. Thinking to himself, he wondered where the lady could have possibly gone off to. Just then, he heard a horse's footsteps in the far distance. The footsteps became louder, and it was clear that a horse was making its way towards him. He turned around to face the Higurashi's forest. A few minutes past before a lady on a horse could be seen.
She halted her horse and looked down at her friend with a smile. "Good morning, Otter. A fine day for riding, wouldn't you say?" she asked. She looked over Otter's shoulder and stared at his companion and gasped. "A beauty you have there."
"My lady, I would like you to meet Nightsong." The Llysanyin nodded its head as Kagome returned the gesture.
"Otter, I would appreciate it if you would just call me by my name. No 'lady', please." she said as she made a sour face at the word.
Otter gave a small chuckle and said, "If that would please you, Kagome. Now who's your companion here?" the Bard questioned.
Kagome smiled, pleased with the way she was addressed. She patted her good friend's head and answered, "This is Nyah'suto."
To say Otter was shocked was an understatement. There standing beside Kagome was a Dragonlord's Llysanyin. ' This young woman is full of surprises,' he thought.
" She , is it?" When Kagome nodded yes, Otter continued, "Well, she is beautiful. If I may ask, how did you find such a fine creature?"
"I found her wandering through our forest while I was taking my usual strolls." Kagome paused and recalled these fond memories. "Her leg was badly injured, so I nursed her back to health." she explained. "Since then, she has stayed by my side and we've been best of friends since." She paused and thought back. "Now that I think about it. She doesn't like to interact with people much, but she stayed with me. Like she has chosen me to befriend." Kagome smiled fondly at her stallion before continuing. "I would tell her all my problems. Sometimes I'm positive she can understand what I say. Weird, is it not?" she giggled at her foolishness, unaware of the understanding look both Otter's and Kagome's mare shared.
Soon after, Otter joined the laughing young woman. "Just like a Bard's Tale." he paused. "Well then, what are we waiting for?"
Kagome caught the Bard's sparkling eyes and realization finally dawned on her. "I wouldn't have it any other way."
They mounted onto their Llysanyins and headed out toward the Higurashi's forest. Both enjoying each other's company. Soon after, the conversation took a turn towards all the adventure Otter had been to and the friends he knew and met.
"You're friends with Linden Rathan?" A bewildered Kagome exclaimed, shocked at the sudden knowledge.
"A fine lad that he is, but too stubborn. When I first met him, I thought to myself, 'Boyo- what have we here? I've found myself a mountain pumpkin.' I wasn't too pleased with sharing my place with him." The Bard laughed at the memories.
Kagome shook her head in disbelief at the Bard's choice of words. She still could not believe that Otter was friends with Dragonlords, more or less, friends with one of the Legendary Dragonlord Linden Rathan. Also, Otter spoke with such ease, no one would have known he was talking about a Dragonlord. He made Linden Rathan sound like an ordinary person that he befriended. Kagome couldn't help but laugh. But soon, their laughter died out when the earth shook violently with such force, that both Llysanyins had to stop and support their riders at the sudden danger.
"My gods, what was that?" Kagome exclaimed.
No sooner as these words were spoken, a large Dragauth emerged from its hiding place. With each step the vicious animal took, the ground shook violently. The Llysanyins drew a step back from the approaching danger. All eyes were on the Dragauth. Its body was three times larger than both riders. It had a stubby neck and a face that slightly resembled that of a Dragon's. It had large, sharp teeth. As it began to roar, saliva could be seen dripping from its mouth. Its piercing claws were extended, intended for battle. Swinging in the air a foot away from its body was its large tail. Spikes could be seen at its tip. With its enormous black eyes, it glared at its two intended victims. With a speed that should have surprised any truehuman if they weren't already frightened, the Dragauth roared and charged head on, using its teeth to tear through anything foolish enough to stand in its way.
The Llysanyins were the first to come out of their shock. They turned their body around and ran the opposite way of the Dragauth. They did not want their riders to endure any form of danger.
"W-was that a D-Dragauth?" A shocked Otter stuttered.
The last time a Dragauth appeared had been ten years ago, when Rann was still a Prince. He was kidnapped at the hands of the powerful mage, Althume. Although Otter was not there to witness the battle that took place between the creature and its prey, Linden was. He told him about the struggle he had with the Dragauth. If a Dragonlord such as Linden had trouble with this creature, how could two truehumans and two Llysanyins stand against one Dragauth?
The furious Dragauth growled with rage at its prey, who were quickly escaping. It stomped its foot, sending a vicious quake in the earth in an attempt to stop the riders. It then swung its tail beneath the two stallions, causing them to lose their balance.
At the sudden impact, the riders were thrown off their stallions and landed a few feet across from the Dragauth. Being the Legendary Llysanyins, the two quickly got off the ground and stood between their riders and the attacker, preparing for battle. They planted their feet on the ground and bared their teeth.
Kagome slowly gathered herself off the ground. Although her head hurt and she felt a bit dizzy, she managed to shake it off. When she looked around, she noticed that both hers and Otter's horse were in battle with the creature that attacked them. The creature used its claws to strike a blow to its enemies but the Llysanyins's swift movements were able protect them. When the creature swung its tail, the Llysanyins dodged once again. As an opening was presented, the Llysanyin used their feet to counter-attack and their body to ram the beast. They bit when it was necessary. Though it seemed that they were holding their ground, Kagome knew better. They were stalling for time so she and Otter could escape.
Otter .
She searched her surroundings for her friend. Laying not far from her was Otter. She quickly crawled her way over to her friend and tried to wake him.
Otter awoke to a frightened Kagome. He sat upright and held his head in pain. "I am getting too old for this." he said weakly.
"Otter, get your ass off the ground this minute!!"
Hearing the urgency in Kagome's voice alerted Otter to the danger they were in. He gathered himself off the ground with Kagome's help. A roar from the Dragauth drew the attention of the truehumans. They turned to face the creature, to be greeted with the most terrifying sight before them. Both Llysanyins were laying still on the ground. A strong scent hit Otter's and Kagome's nose, as they noticed blood dripping from the Dragauth claws. The Dragauth glared at them, slowly covering the remaining distance.
Tears stung Kagome's eyes as she glanced at her beloved animal friend. She did not even know if her mare was alive or not. Anger instantly replaced the fear she felt and she glared at the murderer that dared to cause such emotion to stir in her. Her body tensed. She felt the familiar sensation of power boiling inside her at a rapid speed. The ground she stood on began to vibrate incredibly. A huge gush of wind started picking up around her, bringing with it leaves that fell from trees and pebbles on the ground. It swirled and surrounded her in a cyclone as her power increased, causing her hair to raise slightly and her crystal blue eyes to transform into a darker shade, with hints of golden yellow. She was clearly not one to be opposed.
Otter, who had been beside Kagome, was now a few feet away. He could only look on with fascination, bewilderment and fear. Although he had witnessed this phenomenon before, the second time only brought more fear into his heart. He hoped against all odds that Kagome would be able to control these powers, otherwise, she would get hurt.
The Dragauth was unfazed by the young lady that it called prey. To it, she was only a pretty amusement, something to make the meal more enjoyable. If it was human, it would have laughed at the feeble attempt for survival. Instead, it settled for a growl and extended its claws. It raised it high before it brought it down upon the woman, intending to slice her in half. The claws stopped short an inch from the woman's face. The creature tilted its head to one side in question. It tried to move but found that it could not even move its body. Being a creature with strength but no brain, it did not realize that its prey was glowing a violet-blue. Within seconds, it was thrown across the forest slamming into trees as it finally hit the ground with a thump.
Never before had Kagome used so much power all at once. She can feel her power rapidly diminish, leaving her drained with exhaustion. Her vision blurred for a moment as she tried to blink it off. Before she can register what had happened, her body gave in and she collapsed on the hard ground. Her heart was beating rapidly with every breath she took in. When she opened her eyes, she noticed Otter was in her view, hovering over her with concerned eyes. Kagome tried to sit upright with Otter's help but stopped midway. A feeling... She looked over Otter's shoulder only to find that the beast was still moving and was getting up with its strength renewed. It roared with rage and turned its blood-red eyes upon her. It took a deep breath and released a dark green subtance that headed straight towards her.
Without much thought, she pushed Otter out of the way while rolling her aching body in the opposite direction, leaving the green substance to melt through the very ground she was laying on. Before she could react, she was pinned onto the ground with the beast's claws digging into her flesh. She fought back the urge to fall into unconsiousness as the scent of her own blood caused her vision to blur in and out. At the rate of blood she was losing, it was only a matter of time before she would surely die.
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Okay, so Inuyasha's appearance was short but it's not my fault. Well, not really! This chapter was longer than intended so it's now divided into two separate chapters. Next chapter for sure, you will be able to read more about Inuyasha. Also, he's out of oc a bit because...not telling, just know I have my reasons. It's called maturing!! Then again, how mature can Inuyasha get, huh? hehe...
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