InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Saira ❯ Start of the Journey ( Chapter 6 )
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By: Kalira of the Flames 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural / Mystery / Fantasy / Comedy / Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.16.2003 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 241 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Supernatural / Mystery / Fantasy / Comedy / Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 08.16.2003 | Pages: 3 | Words: 2.2K | Visits: 241 | Status: Work In Progress
*DISCLAIMER* I do not own Inuyasha. And, as much as I would like to own the movie, it hasn't come in the mail yet.
~Saira~
Chapter 6: Start of the Journey
Saira dipped her clothes into the river that ran by the village, trying in vain to get the stains out.
"This is useless!" she yelled aloud to herself. She tossed the drenched and hopelessly muddy miko robes behind her on the grass.
"And that was my good outfit too." she pouted. Now she would have to stop at old Kaede's to get some extra clothes.
She wrung the ruined garments out on the grass and dragged said rags over to her small sack. "Stupid Freaking Worm Youkai!" she shouted as she stamped her sandeled feet on a real earthworm.
All right, that made me feel better. Now back to business . . .
Saira went through her mental checklist again. In the bag she had some dry rice she could cook up, a small pot, and a little rye meal.
Wow I need more food. I wouldn't last a week without starving. Well, Souta seemed to have plenty. Maybe I'll stop by there later to . . . say good-bye. . . And maybe help myself to some modern conveniences.
Saira grinned devilishly before shaking herself.
I've been living with them too long, she thought lovingly of her foster family. They've turned me to evil.
She smiled again and got up to head to Kaede's shrine. She threw the sack across her back and lugged the soaked clothes with her. Maybe Kaede can make use of these.
~*~
It was dark in the old shrine building when Saira entered. Only the candles highlighted the shadows of the walls. "Why she insists upon keeping it so dark in here during the day, I'll never know."
Old scraps of cloth covered the few windows to keep out drafts. Perfect. Saira dumped her ruined robes near them hoping someone would take the hint and use them.
Bows, spears, and holy articles lined great shelves on the walls. Although the village was poor, Kaede was a great collector of holy artifacts.
Weapons! Saira thought to herself eyeing the bows. There's something else I need. She grabbed a nice looking one that she used during her training. Saira much preferred swords, as they didn't seem to want blow up on her like arrows did, but any weapons she could get her hands on would be good.
In one of the corners of the room she spotted the old trunk that housed the shrine robes. Kaede had quite a few apprentices to help her out around the shrine, but the only one she now personally trained was Saira. She supposed she should be honored, but the fact was that Kaede had HAD to personally train her to make sure there weren't any more 'accidents'.
She grabbed a likely looking outfit from the trunk and checked it for size. As much as she liked the clothes from her new uncle she didn't want any unwanted attention from them for the strange style. Her glowing eyes were enough trouble, she didn't need weird clothes as well.
"Back for more training already? I thought it would be at least a week before ye returned to try shooting again after that last explosion." intoned a stern and slightly scratchy voice from behind her.
Saira turned towards the old woman with the new robes clutched in her hands guiltily. "I didn't come to the shrine for training, Kaede. I'm leaving Edo for a while."
Saira looked at the old woman thoughtfully trying to gauge her reaction. She hadn't aged much in the past seventeen years and to Saira it seemed that she could live forever. She was the oldest living member of the village, and the most respected.
Her expression betrayed nothing. "Oh? Well, you might not want to take that bow. Its still charged with your energy."
Saira hastily dropped the bow away from her bag. Her energy and powers were somewhat troublesome. Meaning she couldn't control them.
It was another disadvantage to being part demon. Somehow her powers reacted to her demon energy and caused 'little' mishaps. Like combustible farm animals and exploding houses. She couldn't purify things at all, and if she somehow managed to the objects would become unstable. Last week, when she had practiced archery, she had taken down a whole row of huts. She'd offered to help rebuild, but the villagers were a little nervous about her helping them undo the damage she caused.
Hmph. Its not like I'M some rampaging demon, my aim just sucks.
If her energy was still in the bow, that made it dangerous. Exploding in your face dangerous. Hence her decision to stick with just her sword.
"Kaede, got any more swords, spears, and/or food? I need supplies quick. I'm setting out tonight."
Kaede gave her what she could for her journey before asking her where she thought she was heading.
"I have to look for some forger named Toutousai, so I can ask him to make some type of seal on my demon blood. But I have on idea where that guy would be so I'm basically going to wander around the face of Japan until I starve to death or find someone useful to help me."
Last night it had been made clear. She HAD to find a seal for her demon blood. Miroku had told her that since the transformation had started it would only be a matter of time before she started transforming on days other than the new moon.
'It could happen any time. When your life is in danger or just extreme rage. The demon in you could start to consume you.'
Thanks Dad. Your demon blood is such a pain in my ass.
'Kaede confirmed this. The only way to stop it would be to seek out a seal. Toutousai was the one who forged your father's sword. Perhaps he could make you one. I'll set out for him after planting. We can't afford to waste much time but without this food the village will starve as well. Saira, I'll find him.'
Yeah right, Miroku. I'll just twiddle my thumbs while my body betrays me until planting season is over. Then I'll wait some more until you comeback. No WAY am I letting you out of this village after that sudden fever you scared the crap out of us all with, Uncle.
If I go by myself none of them will have to be bothered. They've all done enough for me anyway. Time for me to set off on my own and get out of their hair.
Kaede gave her a bemused smile. "I have little idea where to find that youkai, but I've heard that ye parents journeyed near there. Its location is deep in the Western Lands."
Saira held back another sigh. That was a HUGE help. But at least I know a direction now.
She started for the door waving. "See ya later, Kaede! Hopefully I won't be a slobbery monster by then. Oh yeah, and don't tell the family I've left yet!"
Saira hummed to herself. That was done. She had weapons, suitable clothes, and still very little food. Aw, screw it. Souta said he wanted to see me before I left anyway.
~*~
She came to the well in the forest without too much trouble. It was near the Goshinboku and past that creepy cave. She looked down it doubtfully for a few seconds before shrugging and jumping in, sack clutched in hands.
When she finally hit bottom after her ride in the pretty purple light there was a very large something beside her. She reached out and realized it was cloth so she lugged it and herself out of the rotting old well.
When she opened the door in the mini-shrine to let in a little light. She realized the very large something was a very weird looking bag.
It was bright yellow and stuffed so it was nearly as big as herself. But she had pulled it out of the well with her easily enough . . .
Shrugging again, she opened the top by pulling on the metal tabs. Interesting . . .
She grinned widely as tons of ramen spilled out of the top of the bag along with a piece of paper. It was a note from Souta.
'On that tour with Hojo. Sorry you couldn't come Saira. Good Luck with your adventures.'
Aw, how sweet. He got me food!
Who's Hojo?
~*~
Saira sneaked out of the house when she was sure everyone was sleeping. Even Kirara. She was smarter than she looked for such a little pet.
She blew kisses to her foster parents' room with the giant bag swung over her shoulder and her sword at her side. She had left a note to Souta at the bottom of the well saying that her parents had most likely been obliterated and that she was going on a journey to look for a seal. Not a very nice way to put it, but she was in a hurry and didn't feel like explaining things.
Saira was never one for tact.
She slipped quietly out of the house and down the line of huts to the plain wooden arch that marked the beginning/end of their small territory.
Good-bye village, good-bye Goshinboku, and GOOD-BYE working in the fields for a while!
She was a little sad, but turned to start walking down the dirt path. She hadn't been able to 'borrow' a horse from any of the villagers. The communal barn had been a little damaged by her training a few months ago and the animals had run away in panic. No one had bothered to get anymore. They couldn't really afford them anyway.
Saira stiffened as she heard someone coming. Then relaxed and sighed as she caught the faint scent of the boy and heard the familiar footsteps trying desperately to keep quiet.
"Go home, Myike. And DO NOT tell your parents about my leaving."
Saira caught the faint rustles as he realized he was caught and slipped out of the thick bushes.
Myike was dressed in his normal clothes. A kimono-style vest and peasant leggings, but he had a sack over his shoulder and was carrying a monk's golden staff. His violet eyes held a determined stare but he looked very calm. Like his father. It was starting to creep her out.
"I'm going with you." he said simply and folded his arms as if daring her to protest.
"You can't come." she said in an even tone. "Who told you I was leaving anyway?"
He smiled at her. "Kaede."
Now she was getting a little irritated.
I deliberately tell her not to tell the family and what does she do? Invite the boy on MY journey!
"Dammit Myike! You can't come!" But she didn't have any excuses for him to stay home beside that she wanted to leave on her own, and that wouldn't clinch it.
And he had an ace up his sleeve. "Oh can't I? What about all the innocent villagers out there? Who's going to protect them from you when you go all psycho, huh? I know the controlling spell for your necklace. You wouldn't want any innocent blood on your hands when it could be prevented, do you?"
She glared at him. "You're evil. Fine. You can come. But you'd better not get us lost. And if you grope me- You. Will. Die."
He smirked at her. Knew that would work. "Fine."
The teenagers started walking away from where they had lived their whole lives without looking back. Although they had no idea where they were headed and each was following the other.
An old man with bright blue eyes watched them go and smiled faintly. "So you've finally started off. Good Luck. Help will be there to guide you."
***
(The author's notes are mostly gonna be the originals from FF.net. I don't feel like editing them out. ^_^; I'm lazy. But I'll definately reply back if I get any reviews *hint*)
So there's Chapter 6. Took me a while didn't it?
I tried to get this out fast. But . . . yeah. I got sidetracked. I would say I'll try to update regularly again because a few people asked me too, but if I do I won't be able to till school lets out. Finals this week you know. Busy. Busy.
In the summer, I'll definately get chapters out faster. Til then, I'll try to move it along.
del_kaidin: You said I had an error? I don't know what your talking about. I know that Inuyasha changed to a human during the new moon, but that wasn't mentioned and I only said that Inuyasha turned into a full youkai when he was wounded or his life was in danger without his sword. Saira's transformations are regular on the new moon for no particaular reason yet and she doesn't turn completely human because she's three quarters that already. It'll be explained better later. So I don't know if you made a mistake about me having an errror or I just didn't get what you were saying. ^ ^ But thanks for the review anyway!
Thanks to all those who reviewed and I realized I haven't done this yet so I'll do it now.
Thanks to: Girlsrule_3
AngelSong89
ChristyKay
Inulover
Arsenal
I really appreciate you guys' input!
~Saira~
Chapter 6: Start of the Journey
Saira dipped her clothes into the river that ran by the village, trying in vain to get the stains out.
"This is useless!" she yelled aloud to herself. She tossed the drenched and hopelessly muddy miko robes behind her on the grass.
"And that was my good outfit too." she pouted. Now she would have to stop at old Kaede's to get some extra clothes.
She wrung the ruined garments out on the grass and dragged said rags over to her small sack. "Stupid Freaking Worm Youkai!" she shouted as she stamped her sandeled feet on a real earthworm.
All right, that made me feel better. Now back to business . . .
Saira went through her mental checklist again. In the bag she had some dry rice she could cook up, a small pot, and a little rye meal.
Wow I need more food. I wouldn't last a week without starving. Well, Souta seemed to have plenty. Maybe I'll stop by there later to . . . say good-bye. . . And maybe help myself to some modern conveniences.
Saira grinned devilishly before shaking herself.
I've been living with them too long, she thought lovingly of her foster family. They've turned me to evil.
She smiled again and got up to head to Kaede's shrine. She threw the sack across her back and lugged the soaked clothes with her. Maybe Kaede can make use of these.
~*~
It was dark in the old shrine building when Saira entered. Only the candles highlighted the shadows of the walls. "Why she insists upon keeping it so dark in here during the day, I'll never know."
Old scraps of cloth covered the few windows to keep out drafts. Perfect. Saira dumped her ruined robes near them hoping someone would take the hint and use them.
Bows, spears, and holy articles lined great shelves on the walls. Although the village was poor, Kaede was a great collector of holy artifacts.
Weapons! Saira thought to herself eyeing the bows. There's something else I need. She grabbed a nice looking one that she used during her training. Saira much preferred swords, as they didn't seem to want blow up on her like arrows did, but any weapons she could get her hands on would be good.
In one of the corners of the room she spotted the old trunk that housed the shrine robes. Kaede had quite a few apprentices to help her out around the shrine, but the only one she now personally trained was Saira. She supposed she should be honored, but the fact was that Kaede had HAD to personally train her to make sure there weren't any more 'accidents'.
She grabbed a likely looking outfit from the trunk and checked it for size. As much as she liked the clothes from her new uncle she didn't want any unwanted attention from them for the strange style. Her glowing eyes were enough trouble, she didn't need weird clothes as well.
"Back for more training already? I thought it would be at least a week before ye returned to try shooting again after that last explosion." intoned a stern and slightly scratchy voice from behind her.
Saira turned towards the old woman with the new robes clutched in her hands guiltily. "I didn't come to the shrine for training, Kaede. I'm leaving Edo for a while."
Saira looked at the old woman thoughtfully trying to gauge her reaction. She hadn't aged much in the past seventeen years and to Saira it seemed that she could live forever. She was the oldest living member of the village, and the most respected.
Her expression betrayed nothing. "Oh? Well, you might not want to take that bow. Its still charged with your energy."
Saira hastily dropped the bow away from her bag. Her energy and powers were somewhat troublesome. Meaning she couldn't control them.
It was another disadvantage to being part demon. Somehow her powers reacted to her demon energy and caused 'little' mishaps. Like combustible farm animals and exploding houses. She couldn't purify things at all, and if she somehow managed to the objects would become unstable. Last week, when she had practiced archery, she had taken down a whole row of huts. She'd offered to help rebuild, but the villagers were a little nervous about her helping them undo the damage she caused.
Hmph. Its not like I'M some rampaging demon, my aim just sucks.
If her energy was still in the bow, that made it dangerous. Exploding in your face dangerous. Hence her decision to stick with just her sword.
"Kaede, got any more swords, spears, and/or food? I need supplies quick. I'm setting out tonight."
Kaede gave her what she could for her journey before asking her where she thought she was heading.
"I have to look for some forger named Toutousai, so I can ask him to make some type of seal on my demon blood. But I have on idea where that guy would be so I'm basically going to wander around the face of Japan until I starve to death or find someone useful to help me."
Last night it had been made clear. She HAD to find a seal for her demon blood. Miroku had told her that since the transformation had started it would only be a matter of time before she started transforming on days other than the new moon.
'It could happen any time. When your life is in danger or just extreme rage. The demon in you could start to consume you.'
Thanks Dad. Your demon blood is such a pain in my ass.
'Kaede confirmed this. The only way to stop it would be to seek out a seal. Toutousai was the one who forged your father's sword. Perhaps he could make you one. I'll set out for him after planting. We can't afford to waste much time but without this food the village will starve as well. Saira, I'll find him.'
Yeah right, Miroku. I'll just twiddle my thumbs while my body betrays me until planting season is over. Then I'll wait some more until you comeback. No WAY am I letting you out of this village after that sudden fever you scared the crap out of us all with, Uncle.
If I go by myself none of them will have to be bothered. They've all done enough for me anyway. Time for me to set off on my own and get out of their hair.
Kaede gave her a bemused smile. "I have little idea where to find that youkai, but I've heard that ye parents journeyed near there. Its location is deep in the Western Lands."
Saira held back another sigh. That was a HUGE help. But at least I know a direction now.
She started for the door waving. "See ya later, Kaede! Hopefully I won't be a slobbery monster by then. Oh yeah, and don't tell the family I've left yet!"
Saira hummed to herself. That was done. She had weapons, suitable clothes, and still very little food. Aw, screw it. Souta said he wanted to see me before I left anyway.
~*~
She came to the well in the forest without too much trouble. It was near the Goshinboku and past that creepy cave. She looked down it doubtfully for a few seconds before shrugging and jumping in, sack clutched in hands.
When she finally hit bottom after her ride in the pretty purple light there was a very large something beside her. She reached out and realized it was cloth so she lugged it and herself out of the rotting old well.
When she opened the door in the mini-shrine to let in a little light. She realized the very large something was a very weird looking bag.
It was bright yellow and stuffed so it was nearly as big as herself. But she had pulled it out of the well with her easily enough . . .
Shrugging again, she opened the top by pulling on the metal tabs. Interesting . . .
She grinned widely as tons of ramen spilled out of the top of the bag along with a piece of paper. It was a note from Souta.
'On that tour with Hojo. Sorry you couldn't come Saira. Good Luck with your adventures.'
Aw, how sweet. He got me food!
Who's Hojo?
~*~
Saira sneaked out of the house when she was sure everyone was sleeping. Even Kirara. She was smarter than she looked for such a little pet.
She blew kisses to her foster parents' room with the giant bag swung over her shoulder and her sword at her side. She had left a note to Souta at the bottom of the well saying that her parents had most likely been obliterated and that she was going on a journey to look for a seal. Not a very nice way to put it, but she was in a hurry and didn't feel like explaining things.
Saira was never one for tact.
She slipped quietly out of the house and down the line of huts to the plain wooden arch that marked the beginning/end of their small territory.
Good-bye village, good-bye Goshinboku, and GOOD-BYE working in the fields for a while!
She was a little sad, but turned to start walking down the dirt path. She hadn't been able to 'borrow' a horse from any of the villagers. The communal barn had been a little damaged by her training a few months ago and the animals had run away in panic. No one had bothered to get anymore. They couldn't really afford them anyway.
Saira stiffened as she heard someone coming. Then relaxed and sighed as she caught the faint scent of the boy and heard the familiar footsteps trying desperately to keep quiet.
"Go home, Myike. And DO NOT tell your parents about my leaving."
Saira caught the faint rustles as he realized he was caught and slipped out of the thick bushes.
Myike was dressed in his normal clothes. A kimono-style vest and peasant leggings, but he had a sack over his shoulder and was carrying a monk's golden staff. His violet eyes held a determined stare but he looked very calm. Like his father. It was starting to creep her out.
"I'm going with you." he said simply and folded his arms as if daring her to protest.
"You can't come." she said in an even tone. "Who told you I was leaving anyway?"
He smiled at her. "Kaede."
Now she was getting a little irritated.
I deliberately tell her not to tell the family and what does she do? Invite the boy on MY journey!
"Dammit Myike! You can't come!" But she didn't have any excuses for him to stay home beside that she wanted to leave on her own, and that wouldn't clinch it.
And he had an ace up his sleeve. "Oh can't I? What about all the innocent villagers out there? Who's going to protect them from you when you go all psycho, huh? I know the controlling spell for your necklace. You wouldn't want any innocent blood on your hands when it could be prevented, do you?"
She glared at him. "You're evil. Fine. You can come. But you'd better not get us lost. And if you grope me- You. Will. Die."
He smirked at her. Knew that would work. "Fine."
The teenagers started walking away from where they had lived their whole lives without looking back. Although they had no idea where they were headed and each was following the other.
An old man with bright blue eyes watched them go and smiled faintly. "So you've finally started off. Good Luck. Help will be there to guide you."
***
(The author's notes are mostly gonna be the originals from FF.net. I don't feel like editing them out. ^_^; I'm lazy. But I'll definately reply back if I get any reviews *hint*)
So there's Chapter 6. Took me a while didn't it?
I tried to get this out fast. But . . . yeah. I got sidetracked. I would say I'll try to update regularly again because a few people asked me too, but if I do I won't be able to till school lets out. Finals this week you know. Busy. Busy.
In the summer, I'll definately get chapters out faster. Til then, I'll try to move it along.
del_kaidin: You said I had an error? I don't know what your talking about. I know that Inuyasha changed to a human during the new moon, but that wasn't mentioned and I only said that Inuyasha turned into a full youkai when he was wounded or his life was in danger without his sword. Saira's transformations are regular on the new moon for no particaular reason yet and she doesn't turn completely human because she's three quarters that already. It'll be explained better later. So I don't know if you made a mistake about me having an errror or I just didn't get what you were saying. ^ ^ But thanks for the review anyway!
Thanks to all those who reviewed and I realized I haven't done this yet so I'll do it now.
Thanks to: Girlsrule_3
AngelSong89
ChristyKay
Inulover
Arsenal
I really appreciate you guys' input!