InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ New Life ❯ Chapter 24 ( Chapter 24 )

Year: 1535
Month: July

It stared, watching the female carefully. Foolish creature. To think that the mortals she gathered to stand with her would be enough. Watching them walk away from camp, it stared darkly after them. The dark eyes glimmered. Turning, it followed but was stopped 10 feet away from where they stopped. A dark, angry look appeared, flashing in malice as delicate claws pierced the palms. Irritating female. They would destroy her.

Whirling, it moved back to camp to watch the remaining ones. When the others returned, it watched them carefully. They appeared troubled. So, the wretch had informed them of the truth. Gaze focusing on the foreign female, a silent snarl escaped. For a moment, the campfire caught the form of a lithe body, black hair and a hint of breasts. The figure was female.

Slipping back into the shadows, she moved farther away from the group. It would do no good to alert her presence to the group. After all, she was to ambush them. How did she, the true mother get forced to take care of this? Her eyes were contemplative. A sneer formed, twisting her face into something hideous. Nearby, a few minor youkais scattered away in fear. It was to resurrect the one that had cherished her. All because she had refused to be led like a lamb to a slaughter. They had had no right to oppress as they had done so.

Calming herself, a small smile appeared. They would all pay. Her children would triumph over his light. In fact, it was time to reacquaint herself with one of her own. Turning, she slipped farther into the shadows, silent and deadly. She moved unlike any human or youkai.

Arriving at the location she wished, she slipped into the air, invisible, nothing more than mist. Landing on the ledge before a large gate that housed her favorite line, she opened the doors. Her body remained shadowed, as though a cloak of magic covered her to make her seem at one with the darkness. Slipping past servants and guards alike, she moved to a large room. In the center stood Kimi, flushed and angry. Her eyes were seeping red with anger and hate. “My child, you are as beautiful as ever…” The voice was soft and seductive. At the same time, it would make fear spill through anyone. In that moment, Kimi whirled, her eyes wide, fear evident within them.

Kimi dropped to her knees instantly, her head bowed and body trembling. “Mother…” Her voice trembled in fear, afraid she had displeased the creature before her. The shadow moved forward, and claws trailed on her shoulder. Kimi flinched. There was no youkai that was immune to the true mother's presence. “You've done no wrong child…” The threat of the word yet hung heavy in the air. Kimi closed her eyes, whimpering softly.

Settling on a pillow, she studied Kimi. The Inu Youkai had grown beautifully over the years of her existance. Kimi had accomplished much in her time in life. Through her, she would be worshipped once more as she had been in ages past as the true mother of youkai. Satisfaction lingered in her being. Lifting her hand, she studied the nails. They weren't that of a true youkai. They were small and although sharp, very human like. Scoffing, she took in the view of Kimi. She still trembled on the floor. “Rise Child.”

Kimi raised her herself up. Seeing the shadow settled on a pillow, she herself moved to seat herself. “It is a great honor to be in your presence Mother.” Her voice was soft and submissive, very unlike Kimi. “I have come merely for pleasure to see how one of my own is doing.” Kimi immediately flushed in pride and pleasure. Within her own mind, Kimi was appalled. She was acting as a pup would. Then again, to have the presence of the mother of their race was indeed a great honor. “I am doing well Mother.” “You will tell me of what you have accomplished and of your son.”

Kimi's eyes shot up in surprise. She wanted to know of Sesshomaru? Focusing back on her story, she straightened, lowering her gaze once more. “My father found a good match in another Inu Youkai. He was Toga. Soon after, he became the Inu No Taisho after we relinquished the Lands of the West from the humans. We prospered there. Then Sesshomaru came. He was a good boy. After some time though… he gained an empathy for the humans. It wasn't until a filthy whore of a human princess captured my mate that Sesshomaru was able to end that empathy. I drove it from his very bones.” A sneer appeared on Kimi's face in remembrance. “I turned from my mate and through my prayers, he fell in battle. Things progressed as they should. Then a few years ago, that dratted half breed was released. It seemed like the beginning of the end. My son claimed a human child. A nuisance the girl is. I know not why I agreed to help him bring her back a second time. Now he holds ties with another human, a miko at that.” “You wish not for your son's death.” Kimi shuddered at the cold voice. “No. He is all that is left.”

“You do realize the reasoning he is following that miko, do you not?” Kimi's head came up. “She has bewitched him.” The shadow gave a soft husky laugh. “No Kimi. He is to help put an end to the hanyou called Naraku.” Kimi tilted her head in surprise. “So, he is there by the will of the Kamis.” The shadow froze for a moment before giving a slight nod. Kimi immediately gave a sigh of relief.

The shadow rose. “Come Child. We shall make plans for now. Also do not hold hatred towards the humans. It is not they we should hate.” Kimi rose to follow. Her eyes showed confusion. “Why shouldn't we hate them? We are superior to them and they take what is not theirs.” “They are nothing but pawns. You have never been told of my birth have you not?” Kimi shook her head. “I was to be the first. There is a God that created me and the start of their race. I was created from the dirt, giving me status the same as the male that was created. I was created human. I refused to become subservient to the male however and so I was banished, and a new female was created. She was named Eve. In my banishment, my humanity was lost. I left. In time I heard the stories of the fall of man and so to spite humanity and my creator, I gave birth to the first youkai. It was with the help of the Kami that I was able to do this. So, you see, it is not the humans that should be hated. It is their creator.” Kimi had listened quietly. After a few minutes of silence, she spoke. “I understand mother.”

They moved out to the gardens, silent. Surprisingly, and yet not unexpected, none of the servants dared to show themselves. It was only natural. Kimi herself would have punished them if they so much as revealed themselves at this time. As they moved among the grass and trees, Kimi breathed in the fresh scent. She missed her youth. Back when she was young and free. Free from the now dead Inu Taisho. Free from her duties as the Western Lady. Free from the courts. Back when as a child, she could go anywhere she pleased without others looking down on her with disgrace.

“Do not dwell on the past.” Her voice was harsh and brought reality crashing down on Kimi. She bowed her head in acceptance. Once through the gardens, they retreated to the study. Kimi gave a mental sigh. Oh, to go back to her simpler days…