InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ High Voltage- Reviving the Thunder ❯ The Fellowship ( Chapter 5 )

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Voltage: Reviving the Thunder- Chapter 5: "The Fellowship"Matoko Shizaki
Inu-Yasha is copyright Rumiko Takahashi and Sunrise Inc. All of the characters have been made up by me except Kaede, Inu-Yasha, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, Kiara, Myoga, Hiten, and Manten.
The Hiten and Manten episodes on the TV have inspired me to go even farther! Oh, thanks to people who have been reviewing one some of my fics such as:

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It's really appreciated! Peace out!



Kaede tied back her hair and looked at the nine beds still laid out on the floor, people still occupying them. Shippo, who was too small, had curled up in Kagome's arms. Witan flipped over in his sleep and muttered something before everything was quiet again. It was then that the priestess withdrew the scroll from her pocket and rolled it out to read. "Why up so early?" a voice asked in an insulting tone. Kaede turned around to notice Hiten was sitting up in bed having slept in his armor and clothes. "I might ask the same of thee Hiten." Kaede replied gruffly. Hiten flung off his covers. "Hey, that's the scroll we had to deliver, isn't it?" The demon asked. Kaede nodded in response. "I read it as soon as the others fell asleep last night. Its message spells nothing but hard times for our world." Hiten stood up. "What kind of hardship do you speak of?" He asked. Kaede, figuring that Hiten couldn't read, read aloud:

"Lady Kaede,
My name is Lord Yoshihiro of the Kirosaki tribe. I have been asked to spread the word through out the villages. Word of hard ship. A new threat befalls our world, a demon searching for the Shikon no Tama. Already in possession of sixteen individual shards, he is very powerful and humans and demons alike have begun to serve him as to stay out of his path of destruction. We must assemble some of our best fighters to destroy this new threat. My children who have accompanied this message are my selection. They need training but they shall serve the cause well."

Hiten grunted. "He makes his own children sound like trading goods." Kaede rolled up the parchment and tucked it back into her pocket. "I shall write back to Lord Yoshihiro and send the message along with one of my messengers." Hiten watched as Kaede opened the door. "Why?" Hiten asked. "Because," Kaede said stepping out. "You and the others are the rest of the warriors."

Aoi yawned and sat up, her matted hair hanging about her shoulders. "Good morning Aoi!" Azaka exclaimed from his spot at the fire. Miroku, Kagome, Hiten, and Manten had joined him as well. "How long have I slept?" Aoi asked tying her hair back in a ponytail and sitting down next to her brother. Azaka handed her a bowl of rice with eggs on top. "Not all that long. Lady Kaede has gone out for the morning." Aoi grunted in response and shoved her chopsticks into the soft breakfast. "We also have some news for you Aoi." Kagome added. Aoi flicked a few grains of rice from her face. "Yes?" "There's a demon named Toriyama who possesses sixteen Shikon shards. He threatens the safety of the villages and Lady Kaede needs us to go after him." Hiten's ears pricked up. "Did you say Toriyama? Who told you this?" Kagome jumped back a little. "Kaede did." "Do you know him Hiten?" Miroku asked as the demon settled back into his seat. "Oh yes. We're old 'friends' so to speak"

Birds flitted by and the group sat on the porch listening to Hiten. "You see, Toriyama was always after the Shikon no Tama. At one point in time he was our rival Once we met on the battle field, both claiming the Shikon shard of the demon Manten and I had just slain. Our meeting was short. It resulted in a long hard battle in both sides suffered severe damage. Finally, we managed to defeat him but not before I receive his curse" Miroku idly fingered the void in his hand. "What kind of curse?" Hiten turned away. "I would rather not say." Aoi stood up. "Well that settles the matter! You have troubles to settle with him and so do we. So, what do you think Manten?" The demon smiled and nodded. "It would be a pleasure to see him writhing in agony." Miroku smiled. "Now we have a common cause, right Hiten?" Hiten grunted. "Don't see this as a partnership monk. I'm only in this for revenge" Aoi watched as Hiten solemnly strode down the path towards the forest.

Hustle and bustle filled the air as Aoi took in the sights of the market place. "Thank you so much for taking me with you." she exclaimed. Sango smiled. "It's really no trouble. We needed to buy supplies for the journey anyway!" Kagome nodded. Aoi gingerly stepped around two little boys who were playing and smiled. "We don't have a market place like this at home. Ours is very small." Long rows of stalls lined the path, some with slain chickens and fish handing from the roof to be sold. The clink of money and bells enticed Aoi. "Look! Fruit!" Sango exclaimed. Kagome grabbed the dazed Aoi's wrist and pulled her over to he cart.

A little girl sat behind the counter fooling around with the sewing in her lap. Before her a was huge mound of apples and wild berries. Aoi's mouth watered at the food and she noticed that her stomach was grumbling. 'Well, it is almost time for lunch!' she thought sheepishly. "Maybe we should buy some fruit and have a picnic in the woods! That would be great!" Kagome exclaimed. The little girl looked up and smiled. "These were picked fresh today!" she said proudly. "I helped my daddy pick 'me!" Aoi smiled. "That's great! Then we're sure to buy some. Now, how old are you?" Aoi asked. The girl held up three fingers. "I'm four." she said. Then, the girl realized she had the wrong number on her fingers and corrected it. Sango chuckled. "Here, we'll have some fruit. And here's a little extra for being such a good helper with your father." Sango deposited the coins into the girl's chubby hands and her eyes went wide. "I can't take this much nii-chan!" she exclaimed. Kagome nodded. "Keep it! You can buy a nice sweet bun for yourself." "Thank you!" The girl cried happily.

Bright rays of sunlight burst through the canopy and lighted the path where the three girls were seated. Aoi bit into her apple and sighed in delight. "Wow, these are great!" she exclaimed with an ear to ear grin. Kagome flicked another berry into her mouth. "Such a lovely spring morning." Sango mused leaning back on her hands. "Mind if I ask something?" Aoi asked Kagome. Kagome looked up. "Sure Aoi." "What do you think of Inu-Yasha? It he your lover?" Kagome blushed around the edges and opened her mouth to reply. Unfortunately, the silence was broken by a scream as Azaka fell from the tree above them.

Azaka smiled and gingerly looked up from where his head rested in Sango's lap. "Uh hello!" he said. The veils in Sango's head swelled up as she cocked back her hand. "I was just kid--" Azaka landed in the dirt, a huge slap mark having accumulated on his left cheek. "Ow" he muttered rubbing the mark. Aoi laughed and Kagome sweat dropped. "What did you hear of our conversation?" Kagome stammered. Azaka thought for a second then replied, "You were just about to say you love Inu-Yasha." Another slap was dealt to his face, the left side this time. Aoi shook her head and stood up slinging the bag of left over fruit over her shoulder. "Where are you going Aoi?" Sango asked as the girl started off towards the mountain peak. "To find some one. I will meet you back in the village later!"

Air parted violently as Hiten sliced the Blade of Lightening through it again. Mountain breezes sent his hair aloft like a black mist as he lunged again, clearly practicing. Suddenly, an apple whizzed in front of him and with one quick swipe, he sliced it in half. The halves fell from the air into Hiten's out stretched hand. "Nice." Hiten looked up to see Aoi standing there tossing another apple up and down in her hand. Hiten dropped the severed apple and glared at Aoi. "What are you doing here?" he asked. Aoi sat down on a rock and tossed Hiten a fresh apple. "I came to talk. We don't really know much about each other and seeing as how we're going to be working together" Hiten grunted but took a seat next to Aoi nonetheless. "So, tell me something about you." Hiten said turning the apple over and over looking for a good part to bite into. "Well, I grew up in that village near where you were killed. In fact, I was there when it happened. Anyway, Azaka and I are twins and heir to the village leader position. My father was a powerful warrior in his time and my mother rumored to have been trained in elven magic." Hiten bit into the apple at last and asked, "Then how did you come to know Inu-Yasha and Kagome?" "A few days after your death I fell from a tree and shattered both legs. Kagome helped take care of me while I was ill. I still have a fragile knees because of it." Aoi chuckled. "Foolish isn't it?" Hiten shrugged. "Now, about you." Aoi urged.

"What's there to tell? Manten and I are brothers, myself being the oldest. My father looked just like I do, tall, thin, long black hair. My homely mother had lizard like qualities thus Manten's interesting appearance. When we were young, but mere lads, our parents were killed by humans and their own carelessness. I had to take care of Manten so we living on our own. I guess that's why I hate humans." Hiten said. He clamped his jaw shut realizing the last sentence. "Then you hate me I guess" Aoi said tossing aside her apple core. "No! That's not" Hiten stammered. Aoi got up. "It doesn't matter. Could you spar with me?"

Splinters flew from the shafts of wooden as the smacked together with a hollow noise. Aoi jumped back and blocked another one of Hiten's attacks. Lashing out, he swept the thunder demon off his feet and set him crashing to his knees. Retaliating, Hiten swiveled his stick around and hit Aoi in the back of the knee. She collapsed immediately into Hiten. He caught her and chuckled. "You really need to work on your knee's strength." Hiten helped Aoi back onto her feet. "I know" she muttered. "Oh, and you handle the stick wrong. You do it like this." Hiten grabbed a stick and handed it to Aoi. Then he wrapped his arms around her from where he stood behind her and placed his hands upon hers. Hiten's hands guiding hers, Aoi wielded the stick around, knocking one rock off the other without harming the one on the bottom. "Good" Hiten muttered. Aoi turned her head to look up at the demon. She felt his breath upon her face and blushed slightly. Slowly, their lips near each others, prepare for a kiss but a shout disturbed the moment.

Both looked over as Manten trudged up the path. "Oh! Brother!" he stammered. Hiten released Aoi who dropped the stick. "Manten, what news have you?" the elder Thunder Brother asked brushing himself off and trying to pretend the near kiss shared between him and Aoi never happened. "Oh, um" Manten fumbled with his hands. "What Manten?" Aoi asked. "Well, the others asked me to summon you for dinner."

Fingertips grazed Hiten's lips and he sighed. "What am I thinking? A human" His head hung in shame. The setting sun sent color shooting across the horizon, producing some comfort. "I am strong, I can fight this feeling." he declare. Then he recalled Aoi's silky skin, her light breath, her soft lips. "Maybe not"