InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ I am the Moon ❯ Dead Ends ( Chapter 15 )

A/n: I do not own Inuyasha, Rumikio Takahashi does.

 

Dead Ends

 

We stood in shadow of the Mount Fuji; the great mountain was just west of Edo. We were in a small city called Gotemba and it was rumored that there was a secret Samurai training camp nearby. Kyung-Sam could almost pass as a ningen and we determined that he would try and blend in. Sheng had decided to join us as well. We had met up with my father and uncle right outside of Edo and my parents had disappeared for awhile. I smirked at their antics and it made me happy to see them together after their minor ordeal. The forest known as Aokigahara surrounded us and we had made camp amongst the dense vegetation. Sheng was leaning against a tree and my head was in his lap. His claws were running through my hair and we were resting lightly. My uncle sat up and scented the air and a scowl graced his face.

“Oi, it couldn't be!” he said jumping up.

“Uncle Yasha, what is it?” I asked sitting up.

“Stay here Suna, I need to check something out!” he said taking off.

I did not listen and I had a sneaking suspicion what it was he scented. One of Naraku's castles was nearby but it had not been used for a few months.

“Stay here all. I follow Uncle Yasha.” I said following after him quickly.

My heart pounded in my chest and I wondered if my hanyou lover had recently visited this particular castle. He was always careful and I could not believe he would leave a scent trail. I watched my uncle discover the castle and I followed at a discreet distance. My hands actually shook and I moved to the back of the castle. I kept my aura and scent masked heavily. I scented blood and I followed it to the hot spring. It was Naraku's and he had to be injured. My mind screamed and I had to act and quickly. I pulled my fang and I channeled my yoki and a very powerful blast shook the castle. I heard my uncle's yell and I stood my ground. The whole hot spring had been laid to waste. Inuyasha rushed down the stone steps and stared at me.

“There was a koumori Uncle Yasha. I apologize if I surprised you.” I lied coolly.

“Did you scent anything strange?” he asked almost nervously.

“Only guano. This must have been a small nest.” I said shrugging.

He stared at me and nodded, I kept myself rigid and very calm.

“That was some blast.” He commented.

“Hai. My sire has taught me well.” I said with another shrug.

My mind was racing and I wanted to find him. The blood was not too fresh but within the last couple of days. My gut twisted and I knew I had fallen hard; I had not even blinked when I lied to my beloved uncle. I went up the steps and looked over shoulder.

“Are you coming Uncle Yasha?” I asked.

“Keh yeah. This place just seems so familiar.” He remarked.

“I would not know why.” I commented.

“It's nothing; probably just nerves.” He said following me.

My gut twisted again and I felt panic start to overtake me. I wondered if I was feeling Naraku. I had to find him and quickly.

“Uncle, I am going to hunt.” I said casually.

“After you killed a koumori? Shouldn't we stay together?” He asked.

“I think I can handle a few koumori and if I really need help I can path to Sheng.” I said hoping I did not betray myself.

“Keh go ahead. Bring us all back something will ya? I miss Kagome's cooking.” He said shrugging.

“Hai!” I said and I took off in the opposite direction of our encampment.

I ran as fast as I could, which was invisible to a mortal's eyes. My mind was whirling at the implications of Naraku's blood being spilt. I did not think he would go to Mount Hakurei-zan and the castle to the north was quite a trek. I skidded to a stop and it dawned on me where he might go. I transformed into my energy sphere and went in the opposite direction. If he was injured enough that he could not mask as well then he would need me.
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I walked into the enclosed place and blood assaulted my nose immediately. If anyone had been close enough then he would have been discovered. I came to his side and noticed how hot his aura was. He was trying like hell to maintain his anonymity. His eyes were open but there was no recognition. I felt his skin and it too was hot. Mortals were under the impression that youki could not get sick and it simply was not true. We could get infections after wounds but common spread illness we did not catch. We were better able to recover after infections due to various abilities and a faster rate of healing. I set a powerful barrier that not even a family member could pass through. I brushed his hair off of his forehead and looked down at the hanyou. His crimson eyes were clouded over with the fever.

“Naraku!” I whispered into his ear.

He looked at me confused and I wondered what the hell could have gotten to him. Full youki or no; Naraku was more than powerful. I needed to get him somewhere safer as this cave was too close to Edo. I was conflicted so badly that I looked up and sighed. He had fathered my unborn pup and he needed me. My family was going to be taking down the kiang shi. I could not waltz up to them and tell them that their bitterest enemy needed my help and attention. My family needed me also; this was the choice that he had been trying to save me from making.

“Naraku! It is I, Asuna. Please can you focus on me?” I asked.

He looked up at me and said nothing. Fear gripped me and I started feeling for wounds. I pulled my hand back and it was covered in crimson. He had a gash in his side that was huge and it stank of the poison of Kyung-Sam. The koumori had been able to overwhelm him; they had walked right through his barrier like that had walked through mine.

“Dead.” He whispered.

“Who is dead?” I asked gently.

He actually grinned and I thought I saw recognition in his eyes.

“One of the kiang shi. The other is injured.” He said hoarsely.

“There was only one kiang shi, there are many koumori.” I said confused.

“No, there are several kiang shi.” He said shaking his head.

“Do you know where you are?” I asked.

“My cave. Onigumo.” He said tiredly.

“You are Naraku.” I said frowning.

“I am also Onigumo.” He said in a whisper.

His fever was making him delirious and I pulled him to me.

“I am going to have to seal this wound my love. It will hurt and I am so sorry.” I whispered to him.

“Love her.” He murmured.

“Who?” I asked confused.

“His child. I love the inu.” He answered.

“What of Kikoyo?” I asked gently.

“He does still. Hates our inu.” He muttered.

I hated myself for asking him these questions when he was vulnerable but I had to know. He was still split at times.

“Why does he hate your inu?” I asked in a soft voice.

“Because she is living and the blood of the half breed runs in her veins. So beautiful though and so alive. He wants her too.” He said deliriously.

“I have to use my Dakkasou now.” I whispered.

He nodded and I let a small amount come to the tips of my claws and I pressed my claws into the skin around his wound. He hissed in pain and I held onto him. He fought me and I continued to let small amounts of my corrosive poison out to seal the wound. He was too weak to attempt a joining so I let my yoki wash over him. It would at least sooth him some. I had to get him out of here and soon. I decided to take him to the island of Okinawa. It was far away from everything and it gave him the time he needed to heal. I made the decision to leave the kiang shi to my family. Horrendous guilt washed over me but I knew that for once in his almost one hundred sixty summers, this creature NEEDED someone. My mother would understand but Sheng would not. I forced myself to calm down.

“I need you to strengthen your barrier as tightly as you can manage. I WILL be back. I have to tie up some loose ends.” I said quietly.

He nodded and I only hoped that he truly heard me. I stripped my haori from my body and wore only a thin kosode underneath. I could not go back to the encampment so I settled on calling my mother with my mind.

It took her close to an hour to reach me and I was pacing.

“What is wrong?” she asked concerned.

“It is him. He is grievously injured. He did not kill Kyung-Sam but another uppyr that was with the bastard. He says there are several.” I said.

“Your Uncle mentioned that he thought he had scented his blood. You need to take him far. I will say that I have sent you back to the West for my books. I can only give you a week or ten days my dear.” She said quickly.

“I am grateful more than words can say Mother.” I said grabbing her in a hug.

“He continues to surprise me. I had not thought that he could be unselfish.” She said amazed.

“I am not surprised but I have never known him as an enemy either.” I said.

“I felt a violent passion for you. That is why I let him stay when he brought you back from Kyung-Sam. We will have to think of some solution about the pup and soon.” She remarked.

“Thank you Mother.” I said bowing.

“Oh darling I will need you here as soon as possible. I also think he will be a tremendous help to us although in secret. Your father keeps a small castle just north of Naha, take him there.” She said thoughtfully.

“I will leave now.” I said moving away.

“I am putting up a barrier so you can retrieve him and be gone. My books are in my room. There is information on the Uppyr in them. Do not forget them on your way back.” She said with a gentle smile.

“Forgive me.” I said grabbing her hand and kissing it.

“My poor girl! Do not ever ask me to forgive you. Love is a precious thing regardless of circumstances. I found this out with your father for the first time in my life. I had never known unconditional love till I had met him and then had you three.” She said.

I bowed reverently and made my way back in the cave. I grabbed him to me again and transformed into the sphere of light. Naha was quite far away and would take a couple of days. My mother would sooth things with Sheng. She was brilliant and so very tolerant. I camped the first night in a small valley and had torn my kosode and used it as a rag on his forehead. The poison must be affecting him differently because of the different species of youki that we were. His wound had closed and I kept it clean. He still had a fever but I was not a trained healer. I knew that Naraku's influence had not reached Okinawa before so I felt a little safer bringing him there. He would mumble every so often and I kept his head in my lap. That first night was long and I did not sleep.

The next morning I was up and transformed and we made it to the castle on the outskirts of Naha. It was a residence to be used in official capacity. There was a bare minimum of servants and I went to the biggest chambers and transformed. I laid him on the futon and erected a barrier around the rooms. I found the caretaker and sat down in the study.

“I am the Lady Asuna and I am Lord Sesshomaru's daughter and heir. I have an ally in the chambers but I need a healer as soon as can be found. Secrecy is a must and betrayal will yield death.” I said quickly.

“Hai my lady!” he said bowing.

“Thank you.” I said.

I hated threatening the servants but I would do it to protect Naraku. I went back to chambers and sat on the futon next to him and went to stripping him of his clothing. I realized that his humanoid form was the easiest to maintain or the most natural; I was not sure. He was sleeping heavily and that frightened me. His skin was still so hot. He needed a bath to help cool him down. I laid a heavy silk coverlet onto him and then I left to find out about springs or having a tub brought to the room. I found a serving wench and instructed for a copper tub to be brought to the chambers. They seemed frightened of me and I tried to keep my orders in a softer tone. I went back to his side and finished removing his hakamas. I covered him up and masked his scent and aura. I was going to be exhausted before the day was out. Within an hour of arriving a healer was brought to me.

“My companion has been injured by a powerful kiang shi. I have sealed the wound with my Dakkasou but he still is feverish. His name is Hitomi Kagewaki and he is a hanyou.” I said.

“Hai my Lady.” The older kitsune healer said.

She followed to the chambers and I lifted the barrier and we entered as well as two servants with a copper tub. I kept him and I masked lightly. The healer pulled out a pouch that held strong medicinal herbs. She also had a pestle to crush the herbs with.

“Bring me some hot water.” She commanded.

One of the servants that had brought in the tub ran and retrieved the requested water. The kitsune started mixing the herbs together and the smell was obnoxious. I watched with what appeared little interest but in fact I was watching quite closely. She first created a tea and motioned for me to lift Naraku up. I did as she bade and she poured the liquid into his mouth slowly and I massaged his throat. I heard him growl and knew he must dislike the taste. I wanted to smile but kept massaging his throat as she poured.

“My Lady I want you to reopen that wound. Is it true that your mother is kiang shi herself?” the healer asked.

“Hai.” I answered.

“You can draw out some of the poison in his body and tolerate it. I knocked him out so that he won't feel a thing.” She exclaimed.

I nodded and took my claws and cleanly opened the wound in his side. The stink was awful and I felt horrible for not taking the poison out sooner. She nodded and I lowered my lips close to the wound and sank my fangs in as gently as I could. He did not move and I drew out the tainted blood. I motioned with my hand for a cup and I spit the blood into it. I repeated the action several times and I sat back up. I was offered a cloth and wiped my mouth of the vile stuff. The kitsune had been busy mixing a poultice that she applied to the gash in his left side. It smelled of mint and Naraku moaned in his unconscious state.

“How could he have been brought down? He is a powerful being.” I asked absently.

The kitsune looked at the servants and they left.

“He is indeed powerful milady but the creature he faced has a more powerful toxin than this young dansei.” She said.

“I see.” I said looking down at him with a mixture of pain and regret.

“How many moons are ya milady?” she asked.

“One moon cycle.” I answered knowing her question.

“Your pup is exuding much yoki. It knows its chichi.” She said smiling.

I stared at her in surprise and smiled gently. I sat next to my dark hanyou and felt his still hot skin.

“How long till the fever breaks? He has never been this sick that I know of. His regeneration abilities are astounding.” I said.

“That toxin will need to be out of his body. You need to take more blood in the next couple of hours.” She replied.

“Can I give him a bath?” I asked.

“Hai. Wrap that wound. You did right by sealing it till you got here milady. It is just a grievous wound. Looks like some kind of serrated blade it does. You love him?” she asked.

“Hai. I would walk through the Netherworld and back for him.” I replied.

“You can make the scent of the pup change ya know.” She said knowingly.

“How?” I asked in surprise.

“I can show ya after your dansei wakes up.” She said smiling.

“How can I repay you?” I asked.

“Some gold would be good milady. We are poorer in these parts.” She answered honestly.

“I will see to it.” I exclaimed.

“Give him that bath and more of this brew in the next two hours. He will be bloody pissed but he will mend. I would not suggest rutting any time soon.” She said winking at me.

“How do you know that he is the father of my pup?” I asked.

“Your two yoki mix when you are near him.” She answered.

I blushed profusely and she came near me.

“Past is past milady. I can tell there is something bigger afoot between you and that dansei. There is magic and that pup will wield more power than any youki will ever have saw.” She remarked.

I was confounded at her words and also a little frightened.

“The hanyou is not my lawful mate.” I said.

“Lords and Ladies do their own thing milady. Be not ashamed.” She answered.

“I thank you for aid and advice.” I said standing.

“Hai milady.” She said bowing.

She left and pulled the shoji behind her. I stripped out of my tattered clothing and pulled Naraku up gently. He was heavier than I but I made it to the tub. I settled him between my legs and pressed a cleaning cloth to his feverish body. I wanted to kill Kyung-Sam for everything. I hated him almost as much as I had hated Jing. I continued pressing the cloth to his different pulse points. I would have to reapply the poultice and bandage. I kissed his neck as I continued my ministrations. I ran a claw absently up from his defined abdomen to his sculpted chest. He moaned in his deep sleep and I smiled. I lowered my lips to his mating mark and I bit in. I intended to try and ascertain how he was injured.

He was actually dreaming; I saw him speaking with Kikoyo and I felt my ire rise. She was a beautiful onna no doubt but she had nearly destroyed Naraku and my uncle. Her face was devoid of any pleasantness and she was saying how she intended to kill Naraku. I could not completely blame the onna. I had not realized that when I first appeared to him that it had been not far after the undead miko had been resurrected. Anger consumed me at his ningen side loving the miko whore. He would be angry with me for invading his private memories. I was inu and I was a jealous creature. I saw flashes of a ningen and realized it was Onigumo. He looked almost the same except his hair was brown and not black and his eyes were blue. He was beautiful as he was now. I could feel the malice come from the ningen and I pulled forcefully out of his head. He stirred a little and his crimson eyes opened.

“Asuna.” He breathed.

“It is me.” I said in his ear.

“I did not call you.” He whispered.

“I heard anyway.” I answered.

He leaned his head so that it rested on my shoulder and I lowered my mouth to his. I kissed him gently and he moaned into the kiss. I pulled back to keep it from getting too passionate.

“Did you enjoy my memories?” he asked quietly.

“I was only trying to ascertain what happened.” I said defensively.

“Next time wait till I wake up?” he asked annoyed.

“Fine.” I snapped.

“I have a wish to be inside of you.” He murmured.

“No!” I snapped.

He growled at me and I smiled at his temper. He was a little better and I felt relief. I put my hand against his forehead and he still felt overly warm.

“I need to drain more of the toxin from you. It will not be pleasant.” I said.

“I said I want to be inside of you.” He growled.

“I will accommodate you in another way.” I whispered licking his ear.

“I will brook no teasing!” he snapped.

I wrapped my hand around his member and slid it up and down. I sucked on his mating mark and he groaned. I knew he wished to feel as one with me but I could not allow it at the moment.

“Let me up.” I whispered.

He grunted as he leaned forward and I stood. I stepped from behind him and he managed to get on his knees. He leaned forward and scented my center and my breath quickened a little. He looked up at me and leaned forward and kissed my stomach. His hands grasped my buttocks and he continued to lavish my lower abdomen with his lips.

“Come let me care for you.” I said.

I helped him up and we stepped out of the copper tub. I led him to the futon and laid him down on his back. I pulled the wet bandage from his wound and he hissed in pain. I leaned down and sank my fangs next to the wound and drew blood out. His eyes rolled back and I watched him as I relieved his body of the toxin. I spit the vile stuff into the cup by the futon and went to work on putting the poultice on his wound and rewrapping it. He watched me with hooded eyes and I brought the pain relieving brew to him.

“Swallow this or I swear by the Kamis that you will rue this day.” I threatened.

He took the cup and swallowed it. He grimaced as he swallowed then carelessly tossed it to the side.

“Now you will lie with me or you will rue this day.” He said dangerously.

“You master Naraku are unable to fulfill that threat. I am inclined to wait till you have healed. We have much to discuss.”

“Asuna!” he growled.

“My uncle scented your blood. I am concerned for you.” I snapped.

“Fine we will speak.” He snarled at me.

“We are near Naha.” I stated.

“So far south?” he asked surprised.

“Hai. We are in an ambassadorial castle owned by the West. Inuyasha scented your blood at your castle near Edo. I destroyed the hot spring.” I said.

“I do not remember being there. Why would you go against your family? That was a moronic thing to do.” He snapped.

“Because if you like it or not you are apart of me now. Do you even know where I found you?” I asked narrowing my eyes.

“I said I do not remember.” He snapped.

“I found you at Onigumo's cave.” I said bluntly.

“I see.” He said in a clipped tone.

“If you do not remember then you do not remember what you said?” I asked.

“Asuna please! I told you I do not remember.” He said in a nasty tone.

“Alright it really is no matter. I felt your need for me. You must have been trying to reach out telepathically.” I said.

“I would not have wanted you near me. I do not want that pup harmed.” He said angry.

“You are being obtuse. You healed me after my little encounter with Katashi.” I said.

“You also did not carry my future!” he snarled.

“Naraku, what is it that bothers you now?” I asked sighing.

“I have no wish for you to die. I find myself obsessing over your health.” He said irritated.

“Do not start treating me as if I am made of porcelain.” I stated emphatically.

“I cannot help it.” He said looking away.

“You never thought you would have any of this did you? All you cared about is power.” I stated in understanding.

“Why would I think I would have any offspring or a lover?” he said shrugging.

“Mate.” I corrected him.

“That implies commitment my dear inu. You and I are in no position for commitment.” He said reasonably.

“I swear if you trivialize our relationship again I will hurt you.” I said in anger.

“What can we truly be to one another? I am being pragmatic like your mother Asuna.” He said simply.

“Once you are well then there will be no further ties between us. I will not be torn anymore.” I seethed.

“Now who is being obtuse?” he asked nastily.

“Why do you do this?” I asked hurt.

“I cannot wish for more than I have Asuna! You seem to forget that I am the most feared villain in recent history.” He sneered.

“Go to sleep.” I said snapping.

I stood up and went to the armoire and pulled out two yukatas. I threw one at him and I slid the other one on. I refused to be emotional and let him goad me.

“I leave in the morning to go back to Edo and hunt down the kiang shi.” I said tonelessly.

“Excuse me?” he said surprised.

“Hai. I will not allow myself to continue to be drawn in. I have given them the name of Hitomi Kagewaki for you, so I suggest you change yourself to fit the cover. Stay here as long as you need. Goodbye Naraku.” I said gathering my fang and head to the shoji door.

“You know Katashi told me when he and I first mated what a frigid bitch I was. I told him I would not be controlled and he said that I refused to be loved. He was wrong about me but I think the phrase fits you better. You will not let me love you or give myself to you completely. You stay conflicted and half of you will not allow you to forget a dead onna. You said you loved me in your cave and I said Onigumo's cave. You proceeded to tell me that YOU WERE Onigumo too. That is telling.” I said leaving.

I went to the study and sent a message to a local merchant that I was in need of clothing. I asked that he bring his wares to the castle. I was also going to procure Naraku clothing. I stood at the window and looked out at the coast. My chest was tight and I realized that I was making the decision to leave him for good. The merchant brought several kimonos and different haori and hakamas. I selected a rich red kimono with sakura blossoms all over the back. I picked out a white haori and blue hakamas for Naraku. I paid the merchant from the accounts of the court and sent him on his way. I changed into the kimono while in the study and then brought Naraku his clothing. He was asleep on the futon and I laid the clothing next to him. I was quiet and I wanted to stay with him badly but I could not afford to lose myself to another male who hid from the truth.

“Have we not been here before? You running away?” he asked in a cold whisper.

“Go back to sleep. You have nursed me several times and it is the least I can do. My honor demands that my debts be paid to you.” I returned coldly.

He grabbed me and pulled me down next to him. I fought him but he had gained strength and his fever was gone.

“You will not run away this time.” He said harshly.

“Let me go.” I demanded calmly.

“Hai there is a part of me that thinks that would be best. I am vacillating again but I cannot let you walk away from me.” He said lowering his lips to my neck.

“The choice has already been made. I cannot go on like this. You have no idea what your mood swings are doing to me.” I said in a tired voice.

“I cannot let you do that.” He said harshly.

“I will not be like my Aunt Kagome and live in the shadow of that miko whore anymore. If you do love me then all of you loves me. I have never met the dead miko and I hate her!” I said with intense anger.

“I know you are right.” He said quietly.

“What?” I asked in utter disbelief.

He was undoing my kimono and I stared at him in confusion. I could see the intense look in his eyes and I wanted to believe him. Naraku kissed my lips softly and I sighed.

“The healer said not to rut for several days.” I stated.

“When I have ever been told what to do?” he replied with a smirk.

“You should.” I retorted.

“Like you should not have rutted when you had an open belly wound?” He answered with a knowing look.

I looked at him exasperated and kissed him fiercely.

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Naraku and I had worn ourselves out again with our intense love making and we slept with our limbs entangled. I awoke with a start and the worst pain I had ever felt in my life. My heart was constricting and it felt as though it were being crushed. I screamed and Naraku woke with a start. I was clutching my chest in agony.

“Sheng. Oh Kamis no!” I sobbed.

“Asuna!” Naraku said as he held onto me.

My connection with Sheng had been severed in a very brutal way and I knew he was dead. I screamed and stood up and pulled my kimono on. I was shaking with horrible and terrible anguish.

“Take me to Edo please!” I begged Naraku.

He had dressed quickly and pulled me to him and we disappeared into his miasma. Moments later we were in Inuyasha's Forest.

“Go!” I snarled at Naraku.

“I will not be far.” He said in a hushed voice.

He disappeared and I went in the direction of my dead mate. I did not have to walk far. The whole of my family surrounded his body and various injuries could be seen.

“Asuna!” my father exclaimed.

I was in a daze and I could not really fathom his voice.

“Why have you not used Tensaiga?” I asked in confusion.

My father shook his head and I knew that the fang of my Grandsire had rejected my mate. I went into a fury and threw myself next to his body. I cried openly as I held onto the lapels of his pein fu. My sobs were loud and I cursed every Kami I could think of.

“Who did this to him?!!!” I screamed.

“Kyung-Sam and another unknown kiang shi.” My mother answered quietly.

“Sheng, no please no!” I screamed again.

My father knelt next to me and put a hand on my shoulder. I threw it off and started snarling.

“Where is the fucking bastard that did this thing?” I asked in a terrible voice.

“Near the Mount.” My mother said kneeling next to me.

My eyes were crimson and glowing and I stood. A terrible wind grew around me and I transformed into my true self but there was an insufferable amount of yoki. I was channeling not just my own but that of my unborn pup. My father's eyes widened when he realized that I was pupped. I still had enough wits about me to mask who the father was but my sanity was not to last long. I took off into a sprint and heard all call after me. I was snarling and the pain in my chest was making me feel numb. I went to the sacred Mount Fuji and scented the air for my prey. The devil would die this day by my hand. I heard laughing and I snarled loudly. I turned and saw at least a hundred koumori headed up by Kyung-Sam. I stalked closer and moved faster than I thought possible. The kiang shi was more than surprised and I snapped my fangs at him and severed a leg. The shriek was ear piercing and I lowered my muzzle and growled. My Dakkasou dripped from my mouth and a cloud fume was rising up. Kyung-Sam was in a frenzy and I transformed into my humanoid form and pulled my fang. There was an eerie glow around my blade and I channeled all the power in my body and I even channeled Naraku's; he was not seen but he was near. I let forth a blast that wiped out all the koumori and burned the flesh straight from Kyung-Sam's body. The vegetation in this part of the Aokigahara was decimated and a small crater was left. The other kiang shi stood no chance and I let loose a barrage that I moved with my thoughts and all was dead. There was a bottle neck of power that swirled around me and I stood in the midst of it. I saw my parents and entire family including my uncle; the power died down and I collapsed entirely.

“What in the seven hells was that!” my uncle said.

I looked up and my eyes were still crimson and all of a sudden Naraku appeared behind me.

“Vermin!” My father hissed.

“How?” My uncle said in disbelief.

Naraku scooped me up and held me to him. My father closed the space between them and my dark hanyou. Naraku erected a barrier and my father snarled.

“Unhand her! She does not belong to you!” Sesshomaru yelled.

“Stupid inu she already does!” Naraku hissed.