InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Legend of the Nephilim ❯ the hidden ( Chapter 2 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, or any other character belonging to the series they are the genius work of Rumiko Takahashi I simply use them for my stories; I also do not own anything related to the fallen trilogy belonging to Thomas E. Sniegoski; the original characters in this story, and original plots, are mine.

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Inuyasha swore under his breath as he dodged anther flying ball of snow. He was going to kill that stupid monk one day, best friend or not.

Miroku simply laughed at the hanyou prince's sour expression and took his mental distraction for his advantage.

`Thunk'

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Adara laughed at the sight of the two earth beings fighting in the snow.

“Will they ever grow up?” asked Kikyo as she shook her head trying to keep in her laugh.

“I doubt it” said Kagome rounding the corner with folded silk sheets in her hands.

Adara and Kagome looked at each other in a silent greeting.

“Need any help?” asked Kikyo as she pointed at the large pile of silk in her hands.

“Yes please” Kagome smiled back.

“Well I will catch up with you two losers later, Sango and I need to prepare the rooms for the visitors tomorrow” said Adara as she smiled once more at the young men in the court yard and went down the hall.

“Okay Kags, where are we headed?” asked Kikyo as she took half of the silks from her.

“The ice prince himself” mocked Kagome quietly.

Kikyo scrunched her nose before walking the opposite direction Adara just left in.

“Let's get this over with” she said.

Kagome ran to her side as they headed for the room.

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Inutashio's eyes widened as he read the scroll his son had just handed him. He had given the title of lord to Sesshoumaru about 100 years ago but he was still Sesshoumaru's closest advisor.

“Who could these strange allies be?” he asked reading the report.

“I was hoping you would know more about them” asked a perplexed Sesshoumaru.

Their caravan had been attacked near the eastern boarder by a small group of solders that held great power. The only survivor was told that they were allies of the eastern lord.

But what he had seen was the most confusing of all. Fire, they attacked with fire that was controlled into the shape of a weapon. The fire was able to turn many of the travelers, demons and humans a like to ash, and the burns left on the bodies were unlike any burn they had ever seen before.

“No my son, I have never heard of such a thing. Perhaps we should look at these strange burn marks for ourselves?” Inutashio suggested.

“Very well, let's head to the healers wing”

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As Kikyo and Kagome made their way down the halls they passed the two lords. Bowing respectfully Kagome tried her hardest not to make eye contact. In a land of demons and humans she was able to hide her nephilim heritage by saying she had some demon blood in her family. Still being around two of the most powerful demons in existence made her a little nervous.

Fortunately for her they seemed far to occupied in their current activity to even notice them.

Immediately she knew something was wrong.

She had worked in the western palace for over a decade now and was the family's personal maid; the position was given to her after Lady Izayoi passed on. Every one in the royal family knew her by name; they never treated her like a servant more like a family friend.

Knowing she needed to find out what was wrong she turned to Kikyo.

“Kikyo, will you go ahead and start with the sheets? I will go get more furs to replace the old ones. You know how he gets?” asked Kagome.

“Sure thing Kags, no rush” said Kikyo as she took the other silks form her friend.

“Thanks Kikyo, I owe you one!” she yelled down the hall way.

Once she came to the end of the hall that only housed empty guest rooms she used her powers to fully conceal herself; aura, scent and body all hidden from view.

Calling forth her ability to blend with nature she placed her hand on the cold stone and allowed herself to become one with the earth made rock. She searched for Inutashio and Sesshoumaru's auras. Once she found their location she allowed the rock to transport her to them.

She found herself at the door way leading to the castle healer, Inutashio and Sesshoumaru a few paces ahead of her.

She followed them into the large room and her violet eyes widened at what she saw. Spread out before her were about 40 bodies all were dead. Looking closer she recognized them as part of the monthly supply caravan. She took in the injuries of the man closest to her and felt her blood run cold. Burns covered the body and the man next to him she looked around to see everyone was covered in the same strange burns. She could hear the two lords talking and asking the healer if she had ever seen such a display.

The healer was as confused as everyone else. Kagome however knew exactly what made them, angel fire.

She needed to talk to Adara and fast the elders needed to know about this.

She touched the wall again and once again became one with the stone taking her to the fur closet. She would finish her tasks and then talk with Adara.

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Inutashio stilled at the faint feeling of an unfamiliar power to his left. He turned to find nothing there. He could feel eyes on his back and looked over at his son and the healer, both looking from him to the wall.

“You felt it too my lord?” asked the old woman.

Inutashio nodded and looked at his son.

“As did I father” replied Sesshoumaru.

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Kagome made her way back to the room with furs in hand only to find Kikyo just barley starting the long task of stripping the bed.

“Wow that didn't take very long” she said.

“Well the fur closet is only down the hall silly” played Kagome as she helped Kikyo strip the bed and replace the old silks and furs with new ones.

When they were almost done Kikyo looked at the evening sun.

“I had better go and help start dinner Kags. Will you be okay?” asked Kikyo.

“Yes of course, thanks so much for your help” she smiled and sighed in relief when she walked out of the room.

She always felt nervous using her powers in the castle, one of these days she knew she was going to get caught. She was startled when she heard the door open again. She looked over to see Sesshoumaru walking into the room.

“Lord Sesshoumaru” She bowed and moved to pick up the dirty furs and silks only to have him stop her.

“Kagome I think we are long since past the formalities” he replied coolly.

She smiled and took the items out of the room. He walked over to the door and opened it for her to pass. She smiled up at him in thanks and left the room. He shook his head as he watched his friend leave, doubting he would ever understand such a complicated female.

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Kagome waited in the moon lit garden under the large magnolia tree, her long black hair free of its ties; she was waiting for Adara and Kisho.

Slowly she saw the two figures approaching.

Adara had her long, brown, curly hair in a high pony tail and her simple green and white kimono matched her emerald eyes perfectly.

Kisho had his long red hair in a braid down his back and his green haori and black hakama swayed with him as he walked, the long sword at his side shone in the moonlight to match his sapphire eyes.

“Okay we are here, what is the big emergency?” asked Adara warily.

“The monthly caravan that carries supplies between the northern and western lands was attacked” she said seriously.

“We are in a war Kagome, these things happen” said Kisho shaking his head.

“I know that Kisho. That's not the problem” she retorted.

“Well girl, out with it” said Adara impatiently.

“I found the deceased in the healer's chambers, they were all… burnt” she said quietly looking from Adara to Kisho.

“You don't think?” asked Kisho.

“I saw the burns they were defiantly made with angel fire” she whispered.

“Where did this happen?” asked Kisho.

“I am not sure. All I know is that Inutashio and Sesshoumaru went to the healer for answers. They want to know who could make burns like that. We have to tell the elders.” She said.

“I agree. We also need to see if Yukio and Haru have found anything in the north” whispered Adara.

“I will send word through the trees, it will get to the elders by sunrise” said Kisho.

He then walked to the large tree trunk and placed his palm in the center. Using his power to communicate with nature he sent his message to the elders, the tree glowed a light blue for an instant and he then stepped away.

“We need to be more careful about using our powers” said Kisho “I can sense it every now and then, so do doubt the demons around us can too”

“The charms must be fading, I will make some new ones” said Adara as she brushed her finger over the small emerald pendant around her neck “for now let me reinforce them”

Kisho walked over to her and lifted his sapphire pendant from his haori. She touched it infusing her concealing power within the pendant; it shone a green color for a moment before it returned to normal. She did the same to Kagome's amethyst one and finally her own.

“There that should hold until I can find a stronger solution” she said.

Kisho and Kagome nodded.

“Well I am off to bed now, we will talk more tomorrow” yawned Kagome.

With that the three made their way into the castle for some rest, all were unaware of the curious golden eyes that had been watching their entire conversation.

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TBC