InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Soulless Knight ❯ Captured ( Chapter 5 )

A/N: I've worked hard with my writers block and managed to write this chapter, sorry if it's a little shorter then normal. Without further ado, I present chapter 5. Any definitions for words in any language will be given in the 'A/N' at the end, this chapter will have both Japanese and Irish Gaelic in it. Also, anything in Gaelic will be underlined, thank you.

Disclaimer: Don't own, never will, that should be enough for y'all.

Soulless Knight

Chapter 5: Captured

Kouga's pack, as well as Glacialis, had all woke at first light; while they let the humans sleep a little longer, Kouga informed his pack what his plans were. Kouga, Ginta and Hakkaku would travel with Glacialis, Kagome, Shippo, Miroku and Sango to get the cure for their future alpha female. The rest of the pack would take Inuyasha's body back to Kaede's village, for his burial, and wait there until he returned. After all the details were ironed out Kouga woke Kagome and her friends, they all then packed up camp, and left their separate ways.

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They had been walking through a rather dense forest for several hours, they had taken a brief brake for lunch and then continued on, in a northerly direction. Kagome had become tired shortly after lunch and was now riding on Kouga's back, she had quickly fallen asleep, with her head resting on his shoulder. Glacialis was leading the way, with Ginta and Hakkaku guarding their rear. Kirara was in full demonic form and carrying all the supplies, as well as a sleeping Shippo, while Sango and Miroku walked next to her.

As it began to near dusk when they came upon a rather large clearing, Kagome woke and began to look around groggily, that was when Sango spoke up. “We need to find a place to camp for the night, not all of us have the stamina of a demon.”

Just as she said this the ground trembled slightly, Kagome got a very worried look on her face before speaking. “I sense a very strong aura ahead, but it keeps fluxing. One minute it's there, the next it's gone.”

Glacialis just grunted slightly as he too felt the aura, “I think I know who it is, wait here, I'll check it out.” With that he spread his wings and was high in the sky before anyone could blink, and just hovered for a moment, surveying the landscape before him.

Kagome climbed off Kouga's back, mouthing the word 'wow', both her and Sango stared up in wonder. They continued to watch as he folded his wings and dropped like a stone, towards the ground, feet first. Kagome went wide eyed and Sango gasped as he came within feet from the ground, crash landing imminent; but at the last second he unfurled his wings and stopped his descent enough to land with no sound or effort.

“Yep, it's who I thought it was,” He sighed exasperatedly. “They are just over the next hill; they saw me while I was up there, so we shouldn't have any more issues.” He grumbled something in another language and started walking towards the hill he had indicated earlier.

The rest of the group just exchanged glances, shrugged at one another, and followed him. As they crested the hill both Ginta and Hakkaku stopped dead, mouths hanging open. There, at the bottom of the hill, sat the little girl they had met a couple days ago by the spring.

She was wearing a traditional kimono in a dark purple color, with bamboo plants embroidered on the sleeves in silver, the obi was silver with dark purple bamboo leaves embroidered on it. Her dark chestnut brown hair was pulled back in a tight ponytail atop the back of her head, her eyes still sparkling as she gave them all the same patient smile as back at the stream.

Ginta and Hakkaku shook themselves out of it and hurried to catch up with their comrades, who had quickly left them behind. “Hey guys, wait up.” Ginta yelled.

The little girl stood as they approached, a green winged drakon at her side. The new drakon said nothing, he simply bowed low at the waist as Glacialis approached; right hand in a fist over his heart, wings extended fully and lifted slightly over his head.

Glacialis walked up to them and nodded to the other drakon, he then turned his attention to the little girl and bowed slightly. “Dia Duit, Rei-an?”

“Kajitsu, Glacialis-Ojisan.” She said as she bowed, “I am so glad we found you, Okaasan wishes me to deliver you a message of the utmost importance.”

Kagome knew it was rude of her, but she couldn't help but stare at the little girl before her... was she glowing? There was also something off about her speech, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

“Found?” Glacialis quirked a brow at the little girl, “I really don't think that was a problem, you seem to have a knack for knowing when and where people will be. Now what does your Okaasan wish for me to know, Rei-an?”

Rei-an's smile got even bigger, if that was at all possible, “Okaasan found one and would like you to come with us to retrieve her!”

Glacialis' eyes grew wide, “But I thought...” His voice trailed off as he seemed to try and comprehend the message; finally he shook his head and spoke again. “Is she safe?”

Rei-an nodded quiet vigorously, “Yep, she's being guarded by the eldest son of her parents greatest ally. He's an Inu lord by the name of...” She stopped for a moment, seeming to think, “Drat, what did Okaasan say that name was?!” She huffed slightly and fidgeted as she tried to remember.

Kagome had been listening intently to the whole conversation and decided to help the little girl out, “Gomen, I don't mean to interrupt; but are you speaking of Sesshoumaru, the Inu lord of the West?” All heads turned towards Kagome and she smiled slightly as a small blush crept up to her cheeks.

“Hai, that's him, arigato.” Rei-an bowed to Kagome as her big bright smile returned, “Have you met him before?”

Kagome chuckled nervously, “Hai, you could say that; he tried to kill me the first time we met.” She muttered the last part, positive that her information really wasn't helping the situation any.

Glacialis groaned, “Great, that sounds like it'll be a wonderful encounter.”

“He did help us out in the final battle against Naraku, Youbo.” Shippo pipped in, “Maybe he's not all that bad anymore.”

Glacialis looked back at Rei-an, “Can you take me there? We'll leave tonight so I can be back by first light, hopefully.”

Rei-an nodded, “Yep, no problem.”

He smiled at her then surveyed the area they were in, “This should be as good a place as any to set up camp, what do you think?” He glanced at Kouga and waited for his answer.

Kouga did a quick scan of the area for any malicious auras, once satisfied that there were non, he nodded to Glacialis. “Ginta, Hakkaku, go collect some wood for a fire while the rest of us set up camp.”

once camp was set up, and a fire blazing to cook their dinner; Glacialis flew off with Rei-an tucked safely in his arms, the other drakon hot on his heels.

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As they set up camp, no one noticed the eyes watching them from high up in a tree near the edge of the forest. General Takashi had made sure he was down wind, the chain around his neck squashed his aura to almost nothing, his army waiting far enough away to avoid detection. He really couldn't believe how easy this was, he could have slit the ookami prince's throat and no one would have noticed; these people were really dense.

He had to bite back a laugh as he watched the two drakon fly away with the little girl; Kami must be smiling on him today, he just couldn't believe his luck, the only way this could get any easier would be if that fool of a girl decided to take a walk or something. He knew that wouldn't be happening though, he could smell the poison in her blood from where he sat, that cobra youkai had at least done one thing right. The poison would inhibit her miko powers some, and it would make his job that much easier.

As soon as the sun set he silently dropped from his tree top vigil and made for his troops; as he neared the perimeter of were his troops were camped, he noticed the sentinel passed out at the base of a tree, snoozing peacefully.

He started to growl low in his throat, but then stopped when a rather devious idea came to him. He had learned a new trick the last time he visited the monk in his old village, now was as good a time as any to try it out. He pulled a small black round object out of the pouch on his belt, it almost looked like one of those rolly polly beetles that curl into a ball when threatened; he whispered something to it and put it on the ground at his feet. Upon letting go off it, the small object immediately uncoiled itself; it was a black Japanese scorpion. It then crawled across the ground and up onto the shoulder of the sleeping solder, it hissed and clicked slightly.

The solder woke abruptly to the noise in his ear, slowly turning his head to stare straight at the scorpion, the fear evident in his eyes. He did not speak or move, for fear of provoking it to strike, then he saw General Takashi standing off to his left. The general walked over and squatted near the solder's feet, “I know your new, so let me explain how things work, and listen well for I shall only say this once. This is the only warning your getting, and you wouldn't even get this one if I didn't need all my men right now.” Takashi then held out his hand and let the scorpion walk back into it, watching as it curled back into a ball, he then put it back in his pouch, standing as he did so. “Fall asleep while on duty again, I'll let it kill you; do I make my self clear?”

The solder scrambled to his feet and bowed, “C-crystal, General.” He stammered out, fear still lacing his voice.

Takashi walked into camp and rounded up his men, and the 50 bat youkai Sielu sent with him. Once all were present and paying attention, he voiced his plan. “We have 3 Ookami, a Monk, a female Taijiya, a Miko, a young Kitsune and a fire Neko to deal with. The Miko must be captured alive, and the jewel she carries, the Sorceress cares not what happens to the others. The Miko is weakened right now, but her friends are all highly trained, do not take them for granted.”

He waited a moment to make sure his words had sunk in, then continued. “Now then, we are going to attempt a stealth raid, in a sense. I will take half the men around the clearing, the other half will stay on this side with Captain Kuroshiro, I wish to surround them. Once that has been accomplished, the Bat youkai will take to the sky and come at them from above, can you handle that?”

He stared straight at the leader of the bat youkai, who chuckled evilly and nodded.

Takashi waited in silence; for what, no one was really sure, but all knew better then to interrupt him. After a few moments of looking his men over, he spoke again. “let me reiterate, just to be sure all are clear on this; the girl is not to be harmed. I will personally deal with anyone who so much as allows a scratch to appear on her, got it.” All though it was more of a statement then a question, all the solders nodded once. “Good, then lets be on our way.”

He separated his troops in half, then quickly left with his half for the other side of the clearing.

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Kagome awoke abruptly, a shiver of foreboding running down her spine. She scanned the camp site to see if she could spot the problem, but all she saw was a dying fire and all her friends sleeping soundly. She had been nestled snugly in Kouga's lap, she turned to look at his sleeping face, nestling her head back on his shoulder. Kami, he was rather handsome up close, why had she never realized it before?

She couldn't help but be drawn to him, she always had been, but Inuyasha had always got in the way. She wished she could have him right here and now, but she would be to shy with all her friends nearby, and... Wait, what was she thinking, this was so not like her. She shook her head slightly, then just contented herself with watching him sleep for a while.

Kouga had woken when she first stirred, he had smelled fear on her, like when you first wake from a bad dream. He feigned sleep, waiting to see what she would do, and gave a mental sigh of relief when she laid her head back down. He could feel her eyes on him, but fought the smirk that wanted to appear on his face; then she shook her head slightly and he smelled it, she was aroused.

He couldn't help but smirk at this, he heard her gasp and slowly opened his eyes a bit, looking down at her. “You are making it rather difficult to sleep, Koi.” His smile got bigger as he saw her blush, he cupped her check with his hand.

“I'm sorry, I just couldn't sleep.” She responded quietly, blushing even more, while placing her hand over his.

Kouga chuckled slightly; he then leaned over and nuzzled her neck, making a slight purring noise. He felt her almost melt in his lap, he then lowered his hand from her cheek and placed it on her upper thigh. “I wasn't talking about the one sided staring contest,” He said in her ear, and then gently squeezed her thigh. As he did so, he was almost overpowered by the scent of her arousal that hit him, full force and upside the head.

He inhaled deeply and noticed a tangy smell to her arousal, he mentally cursed and was unable to hold back the groan, she was in heat. He lifted his head and rested his forehead against hers, looking her in the eyes, those deep blue eyes that had succeeded in trapping his soul so many years ago and they were now glazed over with a lust that mirrored his own.

She reached up and ran a finger down his cheek, barely touching the skin, succeeding in sending a noticeable shiver down his spine. Once she reached his jawline, she traced it back to the base of his skull, then applied a mild amount of pressure, urging him forward.

He needed no further invitation; he promptly lowered his head the rest of the way and captured her mouth, running his tong across her bottom lip for entrance. Upon hearing her gasp, he delved his tong into her warm mouth, exploring every inch he could reach. He almost became unglued when he heard her moan, her tong joining his in an age old dance.

He pulled back after a moment to allow them both to breath, he watched her now flush face as they both panted, his line of vision trailing down ward to her breast. He felt his manhood throb as he watched her chest heave with every breath; Kami, everything about her was beautiful.

Just as he was about to attack her mouth again, the wind shifted. His sensitive demon nose was assaulted by the stench of human solders, and bat demons; he looked around and scanned the area, but sensed no aura's. The smells were coming from all around them, they were surrounded, “Kuso!” He snarled, mad at his own carelessness.

Kagome became worried at his sudden change in expression; he gently shifted her off his lap and stood, flexing his claws. “What's wrong Kouga?” but she didn't have to wait long for an answer.

The sky suddenly grew dark, and when they both looked up, they saw an entire contingent of bat youkai take to the sky's. Kouga growled low in his throat and spun around, intent on waking the rest of the camp. Before he could do so, the lead bat youkai let off a high pitched war cry like screech.

The assault on his sensitive ears caused Kouga to drop to his knees with a roar of pain, clasping his now bleeding ears. The other 4 demons in camp sat bolt upright with roars of their own, Shippo crying, all holding their equally bleeding ears. The 2 remaining humans woke with this commotion, looking to the sky as the screeching stopped.

“Shippo!” Kagome cried, as she saw the blood run down the side of his face, and the tears running down his cheeks. She turned to snatch up her bow and arrows, only to see the solders now surrounding their camp, all with swords drawn. She gasped and stepped back, she was cut off from her only means of self defense.

Kouga had a ringing in his ears, they throbbed from the sudden onslaught of sub-sonic sound that had also accompanied that war cry, but he could still smell when Kagome's scent suddenly spiked with fear. He turned his head and growled at the sight of the men now surrounding them, he forced himself to his feet, albeit wobbly. He then lunged at the line of solders closest to Kagome, snarling, with claws at the ready.

He never mad it to the human scum though, when he was only feet from them, he was suddenly set on from above by no less then 6 bat youkai. He managed to dispatch two of them, before the rest had him pinned to the ground face first, claws digging into his wrists and ankles. One of them sat atop him, pinning him at his neck, making it impossible to move any part of his body.

Kagome looked around and realized she was the only one left standing, even poor Shippo was pinned by one of the solders, pushing his foot to the kitsune's chest. She spun back around at the sound of a deep evil chuckle, only to come face to face with a black armored samurai, katana leisurely resting point up on his shoulder.

Behind her, she vaguely heard the furious sound of Kouga's struggling to free himself. However, she could no more turn away from the man's gaze before her as she would have been able to had she been faced with Sesshomaru. He grinned.

“You'll be coming with us, miko-sama,” he said mockingly, single eye watching her unblinkingly. “Or we'll kill your kit.” To her left, the human holding down Shippo shifted his foot and pressed enough weight on the child to force a pained cry from his throat. “Understand?”

One of the demons holding Kouga cried out, but was quickly replaced by two more. Kagome swallowed, looking at Shippo. Her shoulders slumped, and she knew there was only one choice for her to make. “Okay,” she whispered, biting her lip to hold back the tears. “Don't hurt him. Please.”

The samurai bowed regally, but the smirk on his face told her it was mocking. “Of course,” he agreed, one hand idly reaching up to scratch under the edge of a smooth brown eye-patch, revealing the edge of a horrible scar. “After the lady,” he added, motioning for her to precede him toward a particularly large, black bat. As they walked away, she could feel Kouga's eyes on her back.

Maybe Kouga would be happy to know that later, she would cry.

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A/N: Wow, that took longer then I thought. Cringes at the time spent on this chapter. Please R&R, thank you. Bows.

My little sister helped with the ending, she wrote the last 5 paragraphs, because my loner muse committed seppuku and I couldn't figure out how to end it. Grins sheepishly and chuckles nervously.

Any who, I have a new beta now, so things should go a little smoother. Here are the definitions I promised.

Dia Duit = A formal way of saying 'Hello' or 'How do you do' in Gaelic. It can also be said as: go mbeannaí Dia duit = Pleased to meet you!