InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ For the heart of a demon ❯ Chapter 7 ( Chapter 7 )

For the heart of a demon

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Chapter 7

Naraku was suddenly bombarded by the phoenix falcon upon nearing the beautiful palace.

`Lord Naraku! Lord Naraku you have come!'

"Washi? You resemble a phoenix now."

`Just as Sakura sama has changed I do as well. That is what you must call her here.'

"I did not know she was one to take lands, more or less settle."

`She has always had lands, but when she killed off some of her names the southern lord sent lesser lords and nobles to take over. She reclaimed them and more under Sakura the merciful. She has five holdings in the south that she looks in on for two months out of the year. The cats around here run the place, they owe her a debt. The black male cat is in charge and is going to speak to you. His name is Souta.'

The entire time Washi was explaining to Naraku, the black feline approached Naraku. "So. I did not know Lady Sakura could withstand other dogs."

"Souta I presume. I am Ukaran."

Souta smiled in prevention of shaking his head. Sakura had already told him who he was. "Very well. You will leave within four days because Sakura sama will no longer be here then." He walked off. "If you need anything ask a servant to assist you. Lady Sakura, pending on how well you have been allowed to know her, will either meet or put up with you when she returns to the palace tonight, or in the morning. A wardrobe is provided."

Naraku spoke as Washi led him to his room. "She does not like inuyoukai? Of herself?"

`Defiantly not my place to say. I have to go, bye!'

Naraku woke early in the morning before the sun rose. The mahogany wardrobe near the window in the very large and elegant room was filled with various clothing, colors, and styles. After taking care of all of his morning needs he left his room to see the black and green haired Sakura speaking with two lion demons, who tried to move onto Sakura. Naraku was amused from his third floor view to see her turn around cutting the head off of the first lion with his own sword. She turned to the remaining lion.

"Tell your lord that if he is unable to come himself, that if he sends another lusting demon I will also have his head. Leave at once."

Souta walked next to Naraku as the lion bowed and quickly left out through the doors. "Talk to her now Ukaran before she leaves."

"She does not like settling in one place."

"True, that, and she has already killed someone or something this morning. She might by pass that you are a dog and decide not to kill you."

Noriega spoke walking towards the doors to leave the palace. "Very well, I might not by pass that you are feline, Souta."

Souta grinned walking off. "You do not care."

"True." Noriega was out of the palace. Within moments, so was Naraku, who spoke to her.

"What happened."

"I was unconscious for some time. By day time I look like this, by night as you once remembered me. Washi is growing up and apparently is half phoenix and falcon."

"So you have only been in the north and the south. Why?

"I have no want to venture into the east any time in the near future. I despise lizards, eels and of the sorts."

"And inuyoukai."

"Yes." Noriega said with out emotion as normal. She knew Naraku wanted an answer. "If I explained you would know more than I want you to."

"Perhaps, or not. Come back to my compound."

"No. Our alliance has ended sixteen months ago."

"It could be fun, like a game. I have a proposition to propose to you."

"Naraku learn to listen when I say no."

Washi landed on Noriega's shoulder. In seeing this, Naraku spoke again ignoring a brief glare from Noriega.

"So, you two are not coming?"

`Noriega why not? I have not seen Toi or Pati or Kagura and I like Naraku.'

"I spoil you. We leave at morning. Fly to Mitzu, she looks for you." Noriega watched as Washi flew off then turned to Naraku growling at him. "This is why I do not like dogs and I do not trust shadow demons."

Naraku smiled at the growl. "Perhaps I like games as well."

She smiled emotionlessly as her tail went under his chin as she walked out. "Not more than I."

Sakura gave her instructions to the felines than ran off. Washi was happy the entire run for being able to see those he has missed for so long. Noriega shook her head towards his happy mood.

"May I presume, m'lord, this Sakura figure is genuine if you have not nearly killed us yet?"

Naraku, outside of his compound, turned to the servant. "She is very genuine."

Three days later Kagura's eyes widened as she saw Noriega walk through the forest towards the compound. So excited, Kagura ran up to her hugging her.

"Thank goodness you are-"

"-alive."

The cold voice got to Kagura making her become wide eyed again. Kagura backed away from Noriega and bowed. "Forgive me Noriega. I am foolish."

Noriega glared at her. "Very. Has Naraku focused on his anger in my absence."

"Very much so his anger has been focused Noriega. If I may, please do not kill yourself off again."

"I will wait for a while then. Take Washi with you on your traveling for Naraku. He wishes to speak with you."

Kagura flew on her feather for Washi. Noriega went up late at night nearing dawn to the compound. Nearly all of the servants came to her bowing around her.

"Lady Noriega!"

"We rejoice you are alive!"

"Lardy Noriega it is good you are good-"

Noriega picked up a male by his throat. "If you do not quit with flattery I will kill you." Noriega tossed him aside.

"Flattery, can be a good thing."

Noriega leaned against a post as Naraku sat near her area. "Not if it is from you."

He grinned. "Such as Nike formally of the east."

She growled. "Your lack of skill in games to my taste is not amusing."

"Why do you not like dogs?"

"When you find out by chance encounters you will hear for yourself." Noriega sat next to him. "Why should I tell a dog why I detest them."

Her tail played with his shorter tail that was only to his lower calfs. "You are one, and I am a full demon now."

Noriega, still unreadable, sat on his lap. "What do you want of me."

"You, are fast." Naraku growled. "The kaigi no kihou comes for me in eight days. Will you help me-" Naraku stopped his speech. Whatever Noriega was doing with her tail while still holding an emotionless face made him feel incredible. He wondered how she knew. "You are very fast."

"Why should I help you."

Naraku smiled slightly devious. "Because Onna no kamibi, just because you do not care if dogs die now or later, they still care about-" Naraku growled. "Pomme Jour."

Noriega smiled emotionlessly, getting off of Naraku before the head servant Pomme Jour came outside. The half fox half insect youkai smelled the air and knew he was in trouble. Seeing the rage in Naraku's eyes, the servant stepped behind Noriega who spoke.

"Hiding, especially behind a female is dishonorable."

The servant youkai cowered in fear. "Lady Noriega I wish to live honorable or not!"

She looked at Naraku while speaking to the servant. "Thank you for coming at this, time, Pomme Jour." She then turned to the servant. "Why are you scared."

"I will surely die before the sun rises!"

Noriega cursed. She had forgotten about the sun. she threw the servant aside and left the compound. "I will return come night."

Naraku was angry. `Moronic servant…I will kill him later.' He stood following Noriega into the forest. "Noriega."

Noriega continued walking. "Now is not a good time."

"Why."

Noriega growled stopping. "You question too much. I will return foolish shadow dog."

"When."

Noriega growled loudly making sure none could see her eyes changing into green. "When I feel like it. Washi will stay with Kagura."

When the girl wanted to be left alone none could follow her. Not able to pick up any scent or trail Naraku returned to his compound. Washi flew over to him from Kagura's arm.

`Where is Noriega lord Naraku?'

Naraku looked closely at the phoenix falcon. "Do you know where she went?"

`What was her- Oh, you can not tell, so never mind. At times, well… Did you do something to Noriega?'

Naraku pushed up on his arm. Washi was now flying as Naraku walked off. "You are an odd youkai Washi."

Washi perched on the roof and thought to himself. `I know Kagura and Peti have said that Naraku likes my Mom, but he has his, tendencies… I do not think Mom will go for him though. I know Sesshomaru still causes her pain, which is why she just cries from time to time. And why she does not let anyone closer to her. Why her hair always covers her forehead. And why she has hate for all dogs…Even herself. And all humans too. Inuyasha chose Kikiyou instead of my Mom long ago and then he hurt her. She still has not told me. Then she is with Sesshomaru, who is full inuyoukai… She never told me what really happened but he probably hurt her as well. She does not want to feel, anything, because it hurts. And even if my Mom could love Naraku, she…Hates herself."