InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Love, Interrupted ❯ Chapter 13 ( Chapter 13 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

"So Inuyasha was suffering from demon lust?" asked Totousai.
"Yes." agreed Myouga, "What he was describing was definately demon lust."
"Poor runt. It can drive some of the strongest demons crazy."
"I know this was something the great dog general was worried about when Lady Izayoi was pregnant with Inuyasha."
"Yes, indeed it was. The dog general's blood is some of the most powerful demon blood in existance ... it may even be THE most powerful blood line. Inuyasha has surprised me with what he has been able to accomplish in his life. No other half-demon has even come close to him in strength and power." Totousai sighed.
"I agree. He has surprised me as well. The master would be most pleased." said Myouga.
"Master provided Inuyasha the Tessaiga to protect him from his enemies and Inuyasha's human heart has enabled him to not only survive his wretched life but also thrive." Totousai mused, "Is it Kagome that was the object of his satiated lust?"
"He would not say, Totousai. But, seeing as she is the closest to him then yes, I feel she was the one."
"Hmmm ... yes ... I doubt a female demon would have him and I don't think Inuyasha would attack a stranger ..."
"I agree, Totousai."
"I hope she is ok. Inu demon matings can be brutal. Did you see her Myouga?"
"No. I did not."
"Hmmm. I hope she remains with him after all of it. Inus may be flighty when it comes to mating and they have been known to mate with whomever they want to just to satisfy the urge, but Inuyasha is part human ... he will, without a doubt, want a lasting mating. That was something his father desired when he discovered Izayoi."
"Kagome is an amazing girl. I sincerely believe she will remain with Master Inuyasha as his forever mate." said Myouga.
"I'm glad that hanyous are incapable of breeding. Sesshoumaru obviously has no desire to mate for an heir. If Inuyasha came along and produced the dog general's first heir, the fur would definately fly, Myouga."
"I shiver just thinking about it, Totousai." said Myouga.
"Ohhh ... me too!"
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Kagome and her mother took an early morning train to the west side of Tokyo. Arriving at the university, they headed into the science building. Kagome followed her mother into room T-712,
"Mister Yamada?" her mother called.
"Miaka! How nice to see you again!" the older man said, reaching out his hands to the woman, "It seems like ages yet you haven't changed a bit!"
"Ohh, Mister Yamada. You're too kind." Kagome's mother blushed and giggled, "Mister Yamada, let me introduce my daughter, Kagome."
The greying man took Kagome's hand and shook it, "Ahh, a beauty like your mother. And when can I expect to see you in school, young lady?"
Kagome blushed, "I am just starting high school when break is over."
"Well, when you get here make sure you take my class."
Kagome giggled, "I will."
"Now, Miaka, what can I do for you? You said something about a poison?" the professor asked.
"Yes. Kagome's friend gave her this arrow and there is a residue on the tip. I don't know why, but I just had a feeling it might be poison. I could be foolish ..."
"No. No. Let's check it out now, shall we?"
The older man took the arrow from Kagome and sat down at the desk. He began working with the arrow tip, scraping off the residue into test tubes and adding various liquids. After a while, Mister Yamada looked up, with a shocked look on his face,
"Kagome ... where did your friend find this arrow?"
"Uhhh ...I'm not sure. Why?"
"The poison on this arrow tip is ancient. The herb that creates it is basically extinct."
"Basically ... extinct?" Kagome and her mother chorused.
"Yes. I know of only 4 such plants in existance and they are grown by one woman. She resides in Okinawa ... that is where this plant was grown ... the only place this plant was grown. They were believed to be extinct until she discovered two of the plants in the yard of her house. The herb produces a sleep-like trance. There's only one known antidote."
"Where can we get the antidote, professor?" Kagome asked.
"Why would you need an antidote?" he asked.
"Uhh ... no reason ... I was just wondering." Kagome stammered.
"The only known antidote is opium. Today opium is widely known as cocaine but in olden times, it was widely grown south of Edo."
'South of Edo, huh?' thought Kagome.
"Does that help you, Kagome?" her mother asked, a coy look in her eye.
"HmHm." she nodded, "Thanks mom."
Kagome's mom extended her hand, "Thank you, professor. You've answered our questions."
"Uhh, Miaka, may I ask you a question?"
"Certainly."
"Where did this arrow come from? The poison is ancient, except for those four plants in Okinawa, yet the residue on this tip is fresh. Obviously, someone else in Japan has access to this herb and it can be dangerous in the wrong hands. I must know where this arrow came from."
"Mister Yamada, I don't know where Kagome's friend found that arrow."
"Miaka, I urge you to find out where it came from as soon as possible. Someone without experience having access to this herb ... they could be in grave danger."
"Mister Yamada, I will consider your words very carefully and I will talk to Kagome's friend. Thank you for your help."
Kagome and her mother turned around and walked out, leaving a confused professor behind.
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Se sshoumaru finished with the young inu female and left the cave he had taken her to. Adjusting his kimono, he prepared to leave the mating grounds, when his mother approached him,
"So, my son, have you decided to give me an heir?"
"HMPH! I, Sesshoumaru, have no need for such things. Until I have an empire and supreme power, the need for an heir is unwarranted, mother."
"You are just like your father was when I met him. He only wanted an heir after he had conquered the west. His concubines were just for fun but, at least, he chose me to bear you. I still find it hard to believe he threw it all away on that human bitch."
"Can we not talk about this, mother? I am truly not interested in my father's sexual escapades."
"Hmm ... Sesshoumaru ... why don't you have some fun, hmm? Bring your half-breed brother here to the mating grounds ... I would very much enjoy seeing that bitch's brat brought to his knees." she laughed, wickedly.
Sesshoumaru turned and left, ignoring his mother's comment.
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Ryouya and Xin Yun sat a short way away from the old well,
"So this is the magic well, eh?" asked Ryouya.
"Yes, my lord."
"Hmm ... seems like an ordinary dry well."
"Yes, but, I assure you, the young priestess did leave the area by jumping into that well."
"Well, I guess we'll just hafta wait, won't we?"
------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------< br> Kaede and Mushin walked back to the hut. In the distance, they heard the thunder of hooves and saw a dust cloud rise,
"Who could that be?" wondered Mushin, aloud.
"Oh my, I like not the look of this." said a worried Kaede.
As the two older people watched, a young villager climbed the village tower and began ringing the alarm bell. Villagers began to gather to see what all the commotion was about. Miroku pulled the reed door aside and looked out,
"What is it, Miroku?" asked Shippou, shaking.
"I don't know." replied Miroku.
Inuyasha peered down from the go-shonboku when he heard the alarm bell. Sniffing deeply, he grew angry,
"DAMMIT IT ALL! Not him again!"
The horses came to a stop in front of Kaede and Mushin and the young man on the lead horse questioned them,
"Are you the priestess Kaede, old woman?"
"Aye, that would be me. What do you want with us?" she asked.
"I have no business with you, old woman. I am looking for the vile dog-demon cur, Inuyasha! Where is he, old woman?"