InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Princple of Lust ❯ Precept One: Roots of Lust Part A ( Chapter 1 )

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Principles of Lust

By Devon Masterson-Bond

Precept One: Roots of Lust Part A

 

AN: I had to break this up per FF.net's rules. This is all one chapter.

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“General, there is a group of humans approaching our camp.” The general in question looked from his scrolls, violet eyes piercing through his captain. “You are bothering me with this for what reason? If they are stupid enough to walk into our camp for slaughter then by all means oblige them.”

 

“Yes, General,” the captain saluted and left quickly.

 

The general went back to his studies. They had been at war with the humans for the past eight months and they were succeeding up until two months ago. That is when the massacre started. Entire armies were now being destroyed and they had no information. It had been surmised that the humans must have found a powerful priest to assist them. Every now and then a human was capable of causing trouble was born, but they were quickly killed before they could become a nuisance. “Strategically it would take more than some holy charlatan to turn things in their favor.” There had to be a powerful leader that inspired the humans to battle. That person had to be put down and the rest would follow.

 

The scent of blood and purification assaulted his nose. He quickly stood and went straight to his Lady's quarters. The Lady of the Western lands was a new ruler and was not accustomed to battle. Upon her father's death eight months ago, he promised to protect her and guide her. Of course this was an easy task considering she fancied him. He was not interested in the title. Battle was all he needed.

 

“Sesshomaru, what is happening?” she asked meeting him at the door.

 

Raising his sword he motioned towards a few of his men, “stay here,” he told them. He led his mistress inside. “My Lady…”

 

“I'm worried Sesshomaru,” she said hugging him. “I have not been brought up to do battles. The only reason the clans follow me is because of you. Even father's influence has worn away with this war.”

 

“Defeat is not an option, Lady. We will win this war.” He pulled away from her.

 

“Why won't you call me, Minako?” she sighed running her hands through his ebony locks. "If we are to be mated…”

 

“Lady Minako,” he interrupted. “We are possibly under attack. I must see to the safety of you and your men.” Minako pouted then nodded. “Please do not leave this room, Lady,” he added then left. She flopped down on her futon and took in her surroundings. It may not have been the palace but she still lived in the lap of luxury. The only reason she left the comfort of the palace was to be close to Sesshomaru. Her father approved of the match before he died, but her general did not seem interested. Why not? She was powerful, rich, and beautiful. Any male would thank their lucky stars. Eyes like molten gold and hair spun like silver and yet he did not want her. “You will be mine, Sesshomaru! I already have a name for our son…Inutaisho…”

 

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Sesshomaru walked outside of camp where he found a group of humans poised to attack and several of his men waiting warily…those who were alive. “The leader and his death dealer are close.”

 

“What reason do you have to kill my soldier?”

 

“They have attacked us and I dealt with them appropriately,” a voice answered.

 

Sesshomaru looked past a few men holding weapons towards him. “Show yourself, human.”

 

The humans parted grudgingly and a young woman stepped out. “Is this more to your liking, General Sesshomaru?”

 

“You're nothing more than a pup, where is your human master?” he asked. He was not in the mood to play games with these people.

 

“I am the leader of these men,” she replied emphatically, “and I am the one purifying the demons. I've come to speak of the terms of your surrender.”

 

An ebony eyebrow arched. That upstart! “You must be joking.”

“No I am not, general. This war will drag on for centuries with you involved and you do not even care for the cause. As long as you are needed you do not care about the details. This can not go on further.”

 

Sesshomaru raised his sword. “Then you mean to assassinate me then, human.” He held it outward causing the body guards to move closer. “What is your name wench so that I may inform your people in example?”

 

The young woman smiled. “Midoriko and I would be more concerned with what the cats are planning with your distraction with us and all. You and I both know they are more of a threat than us.”

 

Violet eyes narrowed. “What are you talking about?”

 

“Lady Midoriko, let's go we don't need to involve ourselves in the affairs of demon filth.”

 

Sesshomaru rushed towards the human to take his head when he was knocked back by a barrier. He growled in anger.

 

“Hasai, I suggest you not make him angry. He will be an ally some day and I am fulfilling the destiny my sight has given me.”

 

“So you are a witch then?” Sesshomaru growled.

 

“I am nothing of the sort. I have been blessed with the sight and the means to change this destiny.” She touched her chest absently. “Your part in these battles has ended and you will begin a new one with the cats. These conflicts will diminish the numbers of your clan but not the influence. Through your line a new era will begin with the destruction of your heart.”

 

“You are speaking in circles, girl,” he raised his sword. There had to be away through the barrier.

 

“You will find your way,” she said simply then motioned for her entourage to leave. “For what it's worth, I am sorry.”

 

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Ten Years Later…

 

“Filthy dog!” a panther screamed as it charged at his opponent.

 

Sesshomaru growled. A look of triumph passed over his features as he dodged and finally killed the panther. There were finally starting to make some head way in the war after ten years of stalemate. Stalemate was actually an inaccurate term. While they killed many cats, the dog clan suffered heavy losses; nearly two thirds of the clan had been buried. It was a blessing from the kamis that they were able to retain such a force despite the losses. “That female was right.”

 

The general hated that she had been correct and that he somehow owed her. Never to anyone, especially not human; female at that did he owe a favor. What was worse was the fact that he thought about her everyday since the cats attacked. “What other part of her vision will come true?”

 

“General. General,” a messenger called as he made his way across the battlefield trying not to accrue more injuries.

 

“What is it Eiji?” he asked meeting him. Hopefully the mission was successful.

 

Eiji grabbed his arm upon stopping. His injury was bothering him.” General,” he saluted. “The cats are planning a second attack with double the force. They have been holding back.”

 

Sesshomaru remained the pillar of strength on the outside as he gave his orders to the messenger to gather his captains. On the inside, however, his heart sank this battle was clearly the decisive one and it would not be without major losses.

 

“Here come the cats!” one his sentries called.

 

“No time for recovery,” he muttered as he raised his sword and prepared to attack when he felt a strong power. “Stay alert men,” he commanded rushing forward. In the back of his mind he was glad that he divided his forces so they could fight again in case things went wrong. Apparently the cats had the same strategy. “I refuse to die before getting my vengeance,” he growled while attacking his enemy.

 

“You won't win dog,” on of them hissed, “we'll take over these lands and kill every last mutt.”

 

Sesshomaru pushed the cat back then paused, the power was much closer than before. If that was the power of the cats, they were going to have a problem. A smirk crossed his face when most of the cats stopped their motions; their hairs were standing on end. A bright pink light consumed them before white flames burned their flesh. Sesshomaru jumped back from the range of power out of habit. None of the dogs were being hurt by it. He raised his head slightly and finally pinpointed the purification. A dark haired human female standing on the cliff some distance from them. Her hair blew in the wind as power swirled from her body out to his enemy. “Midoriko.” Her eyes opened as her name fell from his lips. He knew she did not hear him. She was human; she could not have. A smile crossed his face. “Have the human brought to me,” Sesshomaru ordered, “and do not harm her.”

 

“Yes, general,” one of his soldiers said before running off to see to his orders.

 

Now he was further in debt to the human female. That was the first on many levels. “She looks different.” He did not expect to see her again much less see that amount of change in her appearance in such a small span of time. Midoriko was nothing more than a pup, when he saw her last. If not for her power, he would have turned her over on his knee for her impudence. But it cried out from ever pour and time did nothing to lessen that. She could easily become a problem if on the wrong side of her.

 

“I have brought the human,” his man said sometime later. An ebony eyebrow rose in curiosity at his soldier's stammer. True he had a reason to be wary, but never show the discomfiture of a situation to an opponent. He would discipline him later. “Tell everyone to regroup at camp.”

 

“Yes, general,” he scurried away to Sesshomaru's displeasure. Violet eyes turned toward the female in front of him.

 

“Greetings, Lord Sesshomaru. It has been ten years,” she greeted in a light manner.

 

“I am a solider not nobility,” he corrected her. “I have no desire for such things.”

 

“It suits you though,” she replied. “You have a regal appearance and the authority that clearly denotes you as an alpha male. Everyone sees it; your troops, the previous Lord, the Lady…”

 

“I did not ask you here to critique my mannerisms, woman.”

 

Midoriko smiled faintly as she looked at the handsome demon in front of her. At least she moved up from `human.' It was something. “What do you wish of me?”

 

“You mean you don't know, psychic?”

 

“I only know random events, not what always leads up to them or behind them.”

 

“Why did you interfere?” he asked getting right to the point.

 

Her eyes darkened for a moment. She has been selfish. They never would have met again if she had not revealed herself and everything would have played out as it should have; he death, his son's death, and the eventual extinction of demons in one thousand years. No that was not what she wanted for the world or for herself. Now the events that would have taken place would have to be pushed back and she and her reincarnation would be punished. She had no idea the outcome. She could not see past the darkness of the silver and ebony haired children's slumber. Would they be okay? She hoped so. Of course her intervention I this battle did not stop her immediate destiny… her death at the hands of her enemy. “I wanted to see you again,” she answered honestly.

 

Inside he was flustered, at her forthrightness, the outside remained impassive. “My men appreciate living to fight another day despite the honorable death you denied them.”

 

“General,” a messenger called as he ran up to them. He saluted. “I have a message from the Lady.” He gave Sesshomaru the parchment.

 

Sesshomaru took it and read the contents quickly. He turned to the messenger just before puzzling his options. “Tell Lady Minako we will arrive by nightfall.” The messenger nodded, saluted then hurried away.

 

“We?”

 

“Your presence has been required at the Palace of the Western lands,” he answered moving closer to her.

 

“Midoriko looked in the direction of her camp. Her people would start to look for her soon. She shook her head. “I have to go home.”

 

Sesshomaru pulled her into his embrace. “That was not a request.”

 

Midoriko's cheeks warmed at being pressed so close to him. Her girlish crush was getting entirely too out of control. “But I…” her sentence was cut off when a bright light surrounded them and the world disappeared.

 

 

To be continued…

 

 

© 2006 Devon Masterson-Bond

So far I haven't created anything but this twisted plot and I do not claim any of the Inu Yasha cast. Don't sue, hire me instead.