InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Promises in Sin ❯ Scroll one: Innkeeper ( Chapter 1 )

Promises in Sin

By: SakuraFox

 

Scoll one: Innkeeper

 

The door to the master's charmers slide open with ease. In entered A woman with her black hair pulled back into a topknot. Her kimono was red with white stripes a fan was tucked into her obi. She fingered one of the two white feathers that adored hair. Her eyes glaced about the room much to her disappointment her master was gone and so was the jar containing her treasure. She frowned deeply leaving the room in a huff, only to run into an abiono girl holding a mirror.

 

“Naraku has forbidden you to enter his room.” The girl said, in monotone.

 

The woman frowned at her elder smaller sister. “Kanna, I am the wind I need to be free!”

 

“Naraku still has your heart. You cannot be free Kagura.” Kanna replied.

 

Kagura growled knowing her sister was right despite her anger.

 

“One day I will be free.” She sneered.

 

Meanwhile within the palace garden, Naraku's newest servant entertained him with her bamboo flute. A sweet melodey played soothing the half-demon's troubled mind. Ice blue eyes gazed at the relaxed half-demon whom had closed his eyes in relaxation. A soft breeze blew his long wavy locks about showing he had nodded off. The sun's gentle light relfected into his hair the vixen could help staring her cheeks flushing slightly.

 

Master…what would you say if I wanted to be by yourside forever…?

 

One ruby eye opened no longer hearing the flute play. “I never told you to stop.”

 

“Oh, forgive me master.” the fox replied, lifting her flute, “If I may ask before I go on, what troubles you Dearest Master?”

 

“It is none of your concern Akane. Now continue playing.” Naraku commanded.

 

“Yes, Master.”

 

Akane began to play the soft melody once more, before Naraku could relax anymore Kanna appeared before him.

 

“What is it Kanna?” He growled, agitated with his peaceful moment interrupted.

 

“Inuyasha is near your illusion village.” She reported.

 

The half-demon smirked, “Perfect…now I can finally place my plans into action. Akane you might be of some use this time. Espically with your magic skills, I'd like you to take the role of the Innkeeper's daughter.” He stated licking his lips, “When it's convient bring the women to my castle I have something in store they would never expect.”

 

A wicked laugh escaped the demon knowing how much power he would gain having those women as his captives. His ruby eyes turned to Akane.

“Now go.”

 

“At once!”

 

Without being told twice the fox bowed and was gone.

 

******

The Inuyasha group could hear beautiful music coming from the near by village, drawing them in. By the decorations a festival was going on within the large village. Amongst the insterment players was a blonde woman who had large fox ears peaking through her hair where human ears would be. The festive music stopped when she began a solo her eyes closed in consitration.

 

“Is that a demoness?” the small kit of Inuyasha's group asked.

 

“Sure looks like it. But what would a demoness be doing at a human celebration?” Inuyasha asked, his golden eyes watching her suspiously.

 

“Who knows Inuyasha, but while we're here let's have some fun.” Kagome suggested,

 

“And perhaps ask where the nearest inn is. I wouldn't't mind taking a nice bath.” Sango added.

 

“Excuse me, where is the nearest inn?” Miroku asked, stopping a man sweeping the outside of a building.

 

“Ah, this is the nearest inn. But if you want a room you'll have to wait until Akane is done performing, she's the innkeeper's daughter.” The man answered.

 

“So what about the innkeeper? Shouldn't we ask him instead?” Inuyasha asked rather rudely.

 

“Sorry sir, but the innkeeper is out of town on business. Akane is in charge.” He replied.

 

The flutist from before appeared behind the group, “Soji, why didn't you tell me we had guests?”

 

The man bowed slightly, “Sorry Akane-san. I was unsure if you were finshed.”

 

Inuyasha eyed her suspiously, before he could say anything more rude Kagome sighed.

 

“Sit boy.” She muttered.

 

This caused Inuyasha to fall to the ground in a cloud of dirt, his compaions sweatdroped.

 

“Excuse him, he doesn't't have many manners. Now do you have an rooms avaliable?” Miroku asked.

 

“Ah, yes. We have two rooms available and since it's the eve festival we have a speical to where two rooms are the price of one.” Akane answered.

 

“Oh wonderful! That means no hard ground tonight and a nice bath!” Kagome cried.

 

“Miss may I ask you one more thing?” Miroku inquired.

 

The innkeeper looked uneasy, “Umm sure.”

 

Miroku smiled grabbing both her hands, “Would you do the honor of baring my child?”

 

Akane stared blankly at the young monk, “Umm sorry, but I'll have to decline.”

 

The monk sighed realsing her hands, “Didn't hurt to try.”

 

*****

Naraku watched the scene within Kanna's mirror with interest, since he had yet to send Akane out into the field before. So far she proved to be a useful servant, with the flute magic her foster parents spoke of it would be quite effective against Inuyasha's senstive ears. The mirror then focased on Kagome and Sango bathing with Shippo in the middle. Kagome's shikon jewel shard was seen clearly around her thin neck. Thinking on his plans on how to make them his allies made his lips curl deviously imaging the look on Inuyasha's face. Escpially when the women bowed before his enemy pleaing to be his. He'd certainly have to reward Akane if she was successful.

 

“Kanna, go tell one of the demons to prepare my bath.” He demanded.

 

“Yes, Naraku.” Kanna replied, leaving.