InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Mika- the Inu Ookami Hanyou ❯ Second Time's the Charm ( Chapter 9 )

Second Time's the Charm

 

Volcanic plain…

 

As Koga and the others entered Totosai's abode, they noticed the lack of the old sword smith. “I wonder where he's off too! I've got some issues to deal with him,” Koga exclaimed as he cracked his knuckles.

 

Shortly after their arrival, Miroku ran into the cave, huffing and puffing with the excursion. “Miroku, where's Inuyasha?” Kagome exclaimed.

 

Once he'd caught his breath and composure, he replied, “He decided to go after Sesshomaru, but didn't tell me why. I was instructed to make sure that Mika was kept safe.” He moved toward Mika and took her hand in his. “Fair lady if you approve, I will swear to keep you safe!”

 

“Huh?” gasped Koga and Sango in unison.

 

As Mika was about to accept his gracious offer, his hand started to caress her back side. Mika quickly grasped the thumb of his hand and twisted his arm painfully behind his back. “Listen up you letch! I've castrated steers most of my life and men aren't that different. So keep your hands to yourself or you're going to be a eunuch!” Mika said coolly with malice as she held him in that position for a few minutes.

 

Koga rubbed his jaw thoughtfully, “Huh, and here I was worried about Mika not being able to take care of herself. Well that's my niece for you!” A smile crossed his face as he watched the monk squirm.

 

“Mika…” Miroku whined, “My intentions were truly honorable. It's my hand. It is possessed as if it has a mind of its own. Please forgive me, I meant no disrespect. Could you please release me?”

 

“As long as you keep your hands to yourself,” Mika replied finally letting the monk's thumb go. She moved back toward Koga as she wondered out loud, “If Sesshomaru is my father, wouldn't that make Inuyasha my uncle as well?”

 

Koga thought for a second as he replied, “Well…I guess that mutt face would be your uncle.” He spit the words out as if it hurt.

 

As Mika looked around the cave and noticed the numerous swords, armor and shields in various stages of assembly, she thought about Inuyasha and the fight that ensued that morning. “I wonder how he's going to react to this news. First I knock him out, and then it turns out I'm his niece. Great, what kind of family have I gotten myself mixed up with? Let's take a look at my family so far. My father doesn't know that I exist and has been in the dark about it this the whole time. One uncle knew, but couldn't do anything about it. The other doesn't know, yet, and was assaulted by me earlier.

Hopefully he doesn't hold a grudge. And my poor mother died giving birth to me.” Mika sighed as she thought about her family. Shaking her head she thought, “Can you say `dysfunctional'? I wonder if it will always be like this, or if once things come to light, that I'll finely find my place?”

 

As the heat of the cave seeped into Mika's body, she realized the need for fresh air. She slipped outside and took a few breaths of cool, clean air. While she enjoyed the cool evening breeze, she looked around the area and noticed a woman standing a little distance from the cave. Curious of the woman's appearance and mistaking her for the sword smith, Mika moved away from the safety of the cave.

 

As Mika advanced toward the woman, Kagura moved her fan to reveal her face. A smile slid across her lips as she said, “I thought that after your encounter with Hakudoushi it would have taught you to be more careful.”

 

Mika stopped in mid-stride as she realized this demon also had the same scent as the one she'd beheaded earlier. As the shock struck, her hackles raised as she took a few tentative steps back toward the cave. “Who are you? I know you're not that little freak I injured earlier. You strive for life, where as he was just full of evil.”

 

“You're very perceptive. I'm Kagura and I ask that you accompany me on a little journey. I'm in a bit of a hurry.”

 

As Mika brought up her defenses, she replied, “Like I told the last guy, I'd rather not.” Kagura sighed in disgust as she let loose her Dance of Blades on Mika. Mika jumped to avoid most of the blades, however a couple had sliced into her legs, letting loose some blood on the wind. Koga picked up on it immediately and rushed from the cave with the others in tow.

 

He sprinted past Mika to protect his wounded niece. “Kagura, it's been a while,” Koga bit through clenched jaws.

 

“So, you're still alive. I thought you'd be dead by now,” she retorted.

 

As the two squared off, Kagome rushed toward Mika only to be over taken by Kohaku. He swung at her and narrowly missed hitting her with his sickle. “I don't want to fight them,” he thought, “but I can't hold back either. With those damn Saimyosho everywhere, he's watching to make sure I follow orders! He'd kill me if I knew I had my memories back. Now is not the time to blow it!”

 

When Sango saw her brother advance toward Mika, she grabbed her Hiraikotsu and screamed his name. She ran toward him as tears streamed down her face. “Why is he doing this?” she thought

 

Kohaku turned toward Sango. “Sister,” he thought, “Please forgive me,” as he turned his attention back to Mika who had gotten a hold of Koga's sword some how and held it in a defensive manner toward Kagura. Seeing the opportunity, Kohaku sprinted toward Mika in a zigzag fashion and came up behind her.

 

Mika turned her head slightly to the approaching footsteps of the young demon slayer. She saw his approach and countered his attack. As steel hit bone with a ring, Mika saw the look in his eyes. “What's with this kid? He's not like the others for he's human. Yet I can also tell he doesn't want this fight, that it's just for show,” she thought. They scrapped a bit until Mika slipped on the grass which was wet with her blood. Kohaku sliced deeply into her dominant right arm, causing her to drop the sword. He moved behind her with his weapon at her throat. Within a few seconds they were enveloped in a barrier and began to lift into the air.

 

When Koga glanced over his shoulder and saw Mika and Kohaku leaving, he yelled, “Mika, I'm coming for you!” Ignoring Kagura, Koga sprinted toward the barrier and leapt, hitting it with such force it knocked him out.

 

“My, it seems Naraku was right about the value of this girl! How wonderful. Well if you really want to get her back then you'll have to find her. I'd best be going. I still have to inform Sesshomaru about his daughter. Oh and how cruel you have all been to him. He never even knew she existed! He'll be pleased to know she is alive and well, even if it's only because he will now be able to kill her himself.” And with those words still burning in Kagome's ears they left, but as an after thought Kagura turned back and said, “Oh Kagome, don't despair. I'll tell you what… I'll give you a clue to the place you can find her. That way you may be able to find her before Sesshomaru does. Look for the son of the great demon horse, Entei to find your cousin.” With that Kagura took a feather form her hair and followed behind Kohaku and Mika.

 

Just as Kagura disappeared over the horizon Inuyasha ran onto the plane. “What happened? Were the hell is Mika? What happened to him?” Inuyasha asked as he pointed to the wolf demon lying on the ground. Inuyasha was concerned because of the scent of blood and Kagura he was getting.

 

“Oh Inuyasha it's terrible! Kagura kidnapped Mika! We have to find her!” Kagome wailed as she clung to Inuyasha.

 

“What? That scrawny wolf let that wench Kagura lay a hand on her! He seemed even more protective of her then of you, Kagome.” Just then he seemed to realize how upset Kagome was, “What happened?”

 

With a sigh Sango began to fill in both Inuyasha and Miroku about what had happened. “How were we to know Naraku was listening? It seems he's been planning this since Mika arrived. He also found out that Sesshomaru's her father. Kagura also intends to tell Sesshomaru about Mika in the hopes he'll try to kill her. So now all we have to do is find Mika before Sesshomaru does.”

 

“I still can't believe it! My heartless brother is Mika's father! No way in hell! I can't see him fathering a half demon even if he'd lost his mind. He'd still remember his hatred for half demons. But that doesn't matter now. First we have to find Mika before Sesshomaru does. I hate to say it, but I think he would kill her, even though he is her father.” With that Inuyasha picked up the still unconscious Koga and took off in the direction of Kaede's village to get more information on the son of Entei.

 

As the group started to leave, Sesshomaru ducked behind the lip of Totosai's cave to avoid detection. He was speechless and lost in thought remembering the kind half demon who'd taken him into her home to help is wounded body so many years ago, “How could she have… Why wouldn't she… I have a child? A… daughter …and every body… think…I'd kill her… because she's… a… half demon? Even Inuyasha can believe I'd kill her. I didn't even kill him when he was a baby. How could he think I would kill her? Even I'm not that cruel, but this does give me an idea. So Naraku will try to have me kill her. Well, I think I can play along enough to find her, even I can act.” He started to consider his revenge on those who had deprived him of the option of accepting, or rejecting his own daughter.

 

Sesshomaru watched as his brother and the others left. He turned and headed back to the place he left Jaken and Rin all the while thinking the same thing over and over, “If only she had been a full demon I would have known about my child. Mika was her name. Stay safe… I have to talk to you… at least once.” Then the image of Akane came back to him and he hurried away as if trying to run from her memory.