InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lost Hopes ❯ Chapter 21

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

 

~*~A Week Ago~*~

 

The wolf clan had for years shared their land with a small band of hyena demons who under the treaty of peace and coexistence made long ago, and were allowed refuge in their lands under the condition that they would stay well away from the wolf territory and not interfere with their activities and lives. These rules had been strictly followed, however for a last few months or so, the tribe had found many of their food reserves missing. It had started with small items such as vegetables, rice stores and stored dry meat, however slowly even cattle had begun to disappear. Chaos arose, as the harsh winter prevented the wolves and demons from hunting and they solely depended on their food reserves, and council of elders took the matters into their own hands. Thus had began a long drawn process of accusation and consultations and new treaties were formed, yet sneaky attacks and thievery though decreased for sometime had began again recently and this time not only castles but young cubs and newborns formed their target. Enraged at the heinousness of their act Mashiro had proposed at a full-blown attack on their filthy pilferers but since they rarely had any proof the council was forced to back out.

 

This was the matter of discussion of the council today and was being carried out in its usual “peaceful” manner until one of the older members and Mashiro had taken upon themselves to pursue it in a more… personal level. Thusly the two were in each other's face growling and firing one vile insult after another, wanting to handle the matters physically if needed.

 

It was then that Inuyasha, who had been seemingly dozing at the corner of the corner of the room and opened half an eye to suggest the use of stealth against stealth rather than a direct assault.

 

“Whatever do you mean Inuyasha?” Mashiro inquired curious of the seemingly bored looking hanyou totally forgetting his fuming opponent's icy glares.

 

Inuyasha sighed. He wasn't even the in mood; Kouga was off somewhere due to council business along with Katashi (He didn't even know the full details about it with Kouga simply being vague about all of this, and he regretted shouting at his mate for leaving him alone and behind), while Keiko and Kaiya had gone off along with Mi-chan to accompany Kohana to her mate's abode near the eastern borders. Therefore, he was left alone and solely attended the meeting to pass his time (or more precisely to evade the loneliness the seemed to engulf him in the wolf's absence). However, as he took in more and more of the ongoing conservations he couldn't help but get involve.

 

“I say we lay off for a few days; completely loosen our guard.” He raised a hand to stop any of the disconcerted protest that threatened to rise. “No, I am not saying we actually do so. We should just make it look like that. The last attack, according to your information, had occurred two weeks prior and we can say that they are probably laying low for the moment and planning something big. Therefore when they see that we have let our guard down they'll probably think we are unwary of their ways and will act with their usual imbecility trying their hands at the greater reserves, or will come forth with their plan. And we will be waiting for them, to nab them and jam our feet in their asses. Teach them what happens to they who dare steal our children. And this'll also save us mass injury.” he finished and looked around a little taken aback by the befuddled and awed expressions on their face and the smugness and pride with which Mashiro was eyeing him. “Um…. Did I say something wrong?” Suddenly he was a bit unsure if himself. Maybe it was bad idea. Had he insulted anyone with it?

 

“Well done, my boy!” Mashiro beamed, patting his back. “A good plan indeed. Don't you think so?” He turned to the circle of his “oldies”. Yet again a concordant murmur broke, the elders nodding in confirmation, and soon another conservation started of how to device the plan so as to obtain the required result. Inuyasha smiled a bit at their appreciation and actively presented his inputs and thus it was agreed that they would lessen the guards at the main gates and elsewhere visible while special squads will be posted at concealed points so as to keep an eye out for unwanted animals in their territory and their thorough capture. Spies will be posted who will keep an eye on them from a distance and report even if they dared to sneeze in a suspicious way.

 

Thus at the end of the meeting it was decided that Inuyasha, who had been the originator of the idea and tricks to lay the plan would be their leaders of the squads and lead them----

 

“Wonderful plan, Ya-chan!” a startled yelp rang through the arena as the auburn haired female latched herself onto Inuyasha gracing him with her usual kiss of greeting on his lips.

 

Mashiro groaned. Where did she come from? He was sure she wasn't present anywhere when they began. It always made him think… Had his mother discovered the secret to invisibility? Maybe she did. After all, she was strange combination. `Oh well, I'll wonder about that later' now he had to save his son-in-law, lest he went into in panic again.

 

“Mother”, he gently pried, the person in question looking up innocently from where she was rubbing her cheeks against a violently struggling Inuyasha.

 

“Yes dear?”

 

“Umm… Did you require something?”

 

“No. I was just here to get a peek at my sweetmeat here but I couldn't help but listen on his plan. Aren't you the sweetest little puppy, aren't you?” she cooed sweetly to the inu rubbing her cheek to his a bit more and ignoring the stunned reaction of the other members.

 

“Let Go!” Inuyasha screamed.

 

“Umm… mother, perhaps you're hurting him?” Mashiro suggested carefully.

 

“Oh hush, pup. I can never hurt him, can I?” Hotaru cooed. Inuyasha growled warningly, his eyes begging beginning to bleed crimson. Mashiro's eyes widened. Oh shit! Not again. This was the second time Inuyasha was beginning to transform due to panic caused by his mother's insane actions and Mashiro surely didn't want a crazy bloodthirsty demon attacking the council now.

 

Fortunately, as if sensing impending danger, Hotaru released Inuyasha and he fell of his backside scooting away breathing heavily. Something about this woman always sent him at his nerve's end. He knew she was not what she seemed, and her false and forced affections unsettled him usually.

 

“As I was saying; I like the plan, and I think I'll lead the squad and supervise their activities.” Hotaru informed as a matter-of-factly.

 

“But mother…” Mashiro began.

 

“But what, dear?” Hotaru inquired, her steely gaze belying her sweet smile. The elders shifted uncomfortably and Mashiro gulped. “Don't you think I am capable of doing it?”

 

“No mother, absolutely not!”

 

“Then it's settled. Inuyasha will work alongside me as my adjunct. It his idea, after all.” She stated eyeing the red faced hanyou at the corner of the room who growled in response.

 

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