InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Mika- the Inu Ookami Hanyou ❯ Revelations ( Chapter 7 )

Revelations

 

Koga ran as fast as he could all the while one thought repeated in his mind, “I have to get her away from Sesshomaru! I will not let her DIE! She's all that remains of Akane and I will NOT lose her!” Koga was now aware that the others were following.

 

As Koga searched for a safe place to rest, Mika kept wondering why he was in such a panic, “This guy doesn't seem to have any reason to be afraid of. He's so fast, and seems to be real strong, but then again the other one, he was almost terrifying. But he seemed so… familiar as if from a dream.”

 

Koga had started to slow, spotting a cave that would easily suite his purpose, as he thought, “this cave looks good. Hopefully that stupid mutt was able to hold him off long enough for us to get away! Although now that I think of it, Inuyasha might be just as worried about her if he knew the truth.” With that thought Koga blurted out, “Oh why am I worried about what that stupid mutt will say when he finds out! Right now I have to be concerned about getting Mika to safety!”

 

“What are you talking about? Why am I in so much danger? And how do you even know my name? Neither Kagome nor I gave it to you!” Mika demanded as he let her go. Mika backed a little was into the cave, away from Koga. On instinct her hands balled into fists and she brought them up into a defensive position.

 

Koga's face changed rapidly from concern to one of shock and surprise. He'd not intended to blurt out what he'd said, and wished that he'd been able to take it back. The hackles on the back of his neck refused to lie down, as an indication that Sesshomaru couldn't be far behind. Koga prayed he'd been able to cover their scent as they fled. As Koga and Mika faced each other, Kirara landed softly behind the two, unnoticed.

 

“I…I know who you are because I gave you your name after you were born, Mika,” Koga tried to explain, moving a foot or two closer to the girl.

 

Mika lashed out at the wolf as she yelled, “You're lying! I've never seen you before in my life! You're using that other demon as an excuse to have me all to yourself!” As she advanced on the wolf, Mika's emotions ranged from livid anger to uncertainty. Koga circled Mika, looking for an opportunity to reach out to her. In a flash, when her defenses were momentarily down. Koga made his move and encircled her in his arms, holder her tight to his chest.

 

“I carried you in my arms like this after you were born. My sister, your mother, died after your birth. Her main concern as she lay dying was for you. To protect you from your father, Sesshomaru,” Koga explained as he continued to hold the quacking girl.

 

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she replied, “then you're the one who left me behind, because it was for my own safety?”

 

“Akane's dying request was to place you with a no good sword smith and flea. She felt that leaving you with the wolf tribe would draw him to us, for she feared his wrath.”

 

Unable to bare the tension and unanswered question, Kagome blurted out, “What are you saying, Koga? Why would Sesshomaru go after Mika if she's wolf and dog demon? It doesn't make sense.”

 

Mika pulled away from Koga as she made the connections between what he'd said, her tattoo and the pendant. “My mother wasn't full wolf demon, she was only half. Right, Koga?”

 

“How perceptive you are. Yes, Akane was a half demon. When you were born, on the night of a new crescent moon, she was at her most vulnerable in human form. For unknown reasons that we couldn't explain she died shortly after your birth. You were also in human form that night and I ran like the wind to have your demonic blood sealed to keep you safe. This was Akane's dying request.”

 

Shocked, Kagome stuttered, “Sess…Sesshomaru is her Father!! You're kidding right? We all know he detests humans and half demons! Why would he… No, how could he forget his hatred to have a child with a half demon?”

 

“Kagome, I wasn't privy to the details and I knew my sister well enough to know that she had no reason to lie about the father. She even had Mika marked with her lineage for all to see if there was any doubt. If the binding spell didn't hold, the truth would be clear as day.”

 

“So then,” Mika murmured as she pulled the pendant from beneath her shirt, “You gave me this?”

 

Koga held the pendant for the first time. Tears welled in his eyes as he looked at the wolf, seeing the similarities between the rendition and actual wolf demons. He fingered the name as he recalled his request of Totosai to carve the name. “Your mother wanted one of her fangs made into the pendant so that you'd have her near you. I had the old sword smith carve the name on the wolf, so that you'd have a name that your family gave you.” He gave the pendant back to Mika.

 

“If you gave me this, then why did you throw me away? Didn't you want me?” Tears welled into her eyes as the words slipped past her trembling lips.

 

“NEVER… Never say that again!” He moved toward her, encircling her in his arms as he continued, “I wanted to keep you! But I'd promised your mother on her death bed that I would take you to people who would keep you safe! I had… I had no idea they would put you in that damn well! I'm so sorry Mika! I love you, and I've missed you every day since then. You're all I have left of my sister, but your father would have killed you simply because of your half demon blood! After Sesshomaru found out about Akane being half demon he attacked her. We all knew if you stayed here he would hunt you down and kill you. But I never thought they would throw you away like that. If I'd known, I would never have left you with them!”

 

“You swear you didn't know what they did to me?” Mika asked into his chest. “But if it's true then why don't I have the power like Inuyasha does?”

 

“Well that's another thing your mother insisted on. She was adamant that the flea put the binding spell on you to keep your demon half in check until you were old enough to protect yourself. I'm thankful that part of leaving you with them did work.” Koga now had a smile back on his face as Mika seemed to be calmed, and comforted.

 

“Wow, so you're positive she's Sesshomaru's child?” Kagome asked again still in disbelief that Sesshomaru would ever be with a half demon.

 

“I have to agree with your sister though Koga. If Sesshomaru were to find out and Mika couldn't protect herself, or have someone to protect her, he would kill her.” Sango said as she walked up to Mika.

 

Outside the cave…

 

Unknown to the group the Saimyosho had followed them and were connected straight to Naraku through Kana's mirror. “Well, well now that's interesting. Not only is that girl Kagome's cousin, but she's Sesshomaru's daughter, as well as Inuyasha and Koga's niece! What wonderful news! This girl should prove to be very useful! Hakudoushi, take Kagura and kidnap that girl and take her to the island were that demon horse is.”

 

“Why Naraku what do you have in mind? You know that demon won't kill her.”

 

“Yes, I'm well aware he won't, but I don't want her dead. I want the others to be so frantic trying to find her they are blind to all else. I believe even Sesshomaru will be interested in her, if only enough to kill the girl.”

 

Hakudoushi laughed his agreement, “You're right Naraku, but while she may be strong we should send someone along to keep her company. Kohaku, you will watch over the girl while we need her.”

 

“Yes master.”