InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Special delivery ❯ Rallying ( Chapter 76 )

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Chapter 76: Rallying
A/N: Hello! I am sorry to disappoint you, but this is unfortunately just a small kind of transitional chapter, which I hope will satisfy you for now. I will try to have the next one out soon :)

I am truly amazed that you guys are still reading and supporting this story so much. Thank you!

On a side note, I haven’t been getting much feedback from the readers at MediaMiner.org, so I’m not sure if people are still reading on this website…

Due to that I am seriously considering solely posting on FF.net from now on. Let me know what you would like me to do.

Disclaimer: If I owned Inuyasha, Sesshy and Kagura would be happily mated and working on silver haired baby number three by now…

“Talking”
‘Thoughts& #8217;

“That fucking bastard! How could anyone do something that despicable?!” Kouga shot to his feet, anger rolling through him. He had just been appraised by Sesshoumaru of the situation with Kanna, and the wolf demon had really been appalled by what Naraku had done. Kouga was sure that the fact that he was now the proud father of a baby girl was greatly contributing to his anger and disgust at the situation.

He knew that to the day he died he would never forget the feelings of awe and pure pleasure that had overcame him when the doctor had placed his squirming, wailing newborn daughter in his clumsy large tanned hands for the first time. Of course the love and happiness dancing in Ayame’s tired emerald eyes as she looked at her two favorite people heightened the warm fuzzy feelings inside him.

“Keh! That’s exactly what I said when Sesshoumaru told me about what happened. If the bastard of Naraku was next to me right now, I would beat the crap out of him.” Inuyasha commented punching one of his fists inside his open palm for emphasis.

“Kouga, Inuyasha, I am sure Sesshoumaru would appreciate it if we focused on the problem at hand.” Miroku sent a pleading look to the wolf demon, who reluctantly sat back down in one of the plush armchairs of the smaller living room in the Fujibayashi residence. The human was amazed that his friend and boss had been able to keep cool and calm so far, but something told him that it would not take a lot to drive Sesshoumaru over the edge.

The dog demon’s sharp golden eyes moved from his ‘friends’ to the door which he knew led to the more informal living room where Sakura, Kagome and Sango were talking to Kagura. He only hoped that they were comforting the wind sorceress as seeing his fiancée crying broke his heart.

‘Unfortunately I do not have time to comfort her. I need to bring Kanna back to our side.’ Sesshoumaru felt a prickling sensation in his hand, and looked down. He was surprised to see his claws digging into the tender skin of his palm. He relaxed his hand, and raised his head to look back at the four males seated across from him.

Miroku and Inuyasha were sharing a love seat while Kouga occupied an armchair and the silent and thoughtful Morio was settled on a smaller side chair next to the window, his purple eyes staring outside.

“I understand that you don’t want me to call my buddies, but using police resources would be helpful in such a situation… I mean we have no idea where that bastard of Naraku might be.”

“No police.” Sesshoumaru answered the wolf demon. “Naraku is a volatile man. If he knew that the police was after him… I do not know what he would do to Kanna.” The dog demon’s words caused all the men to pause and think.

“Fine.” Kouga broke the heavy silence. “At least let me call in some favors and ask some of my boys to keep their eyes and ears opened.” He waited until Sesshoumaru reluctantly nodded to add “So any idea of where the bastard could be hiding?”

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In the room across the hall, the women were regrouped in the room known as the ‘informal family room’ in the Fujibayashi household. Sango was seated on one of the comfortable plush red seats; Kirara sprawled on the ground at her feet, ready to step into action the second her mistress would ask her to. There was nothing the strong human female hated more than feeling useless, which she really felt like at the moment. Ever since Sango had stopped working at the Takahashi agency, she had not seen much of Kanna, but she still would do anything to make the little girl safe.

Sakura was seated next to her daughter, not speaking one word, but trying to provide as much support and comfort to the young wind sorceress as possible.

‘Oh God. I can only hope that that madman of Naraku does not intend to do to Kagura what he did to me…’ The void demoness thought deathly afraid of what was going to occur. Even as she shared her daughter’s pain, she could not help but recall the awful feeling of hopelessness she had gone through over twenty years ago when Naraku had taken her baby Kagura away from her arms.

Across from the mother/daughter duo, Kagome sat. The young human placed a hand on her rounded belly as if trying to protect her baby from Naraku’s malevolence. She could not fathom the amount of pain Kagura and Sesshoumaru were going through. She herself had yet to be a mother, but loved her fiancé’s son as if he was his own.

‘The poor thing cried himself to sleep…I guess it’s better for him to sleep upstairs in one of the guest bedrooms than to be stuck here with worried adults.’ She reflected thinking about the young kitsune who had cried for a long time after they had arrived at the Fujibayashi mansion. Shippou had been very upset after hearing about what had happened to his friend, and soon to be cousin, and cried for a long time. Despite Kagome’s attempt at calming him down, the kitsune had only fell silent when he had given in to sleep after being exhausted by his sobbing.

The second Sesshoumaru had called his younger brother to tell him about Kanna’s kidnapping, the hanyou had gathered up his fiancée and son, and had brought them over to the Fujibayashi mansion, which had quickly turned into a base of operations, with the older couple’s blessing of course. As soon as Kagome, Inuyasha and Shippou had stepped foot in the impressive house, the dog demon had swept away his brother, and the two of them had secluded themselves in the larger living room with Morio. Miroku and Sango had arrived next. The demon slayer had then joined the smaller room where the women were while Miroku joined the men. Kouga had later on joined the growing group of males where he had been caught up on what had transpired.

‘I am really surprised that Sesshoumaru hasn’t even spared Kagura one word of comfort.’ Kagome thought to herself as she continued to absentmindedly caress the bump on her abdomen. ‘Inu always calls him “the cold bastard,” but I thought he would be different with Kagura. She’s obviously not doing well… but who could blame her, that monster did take her daughter. I guess it’s a good thing her mother is here…’ Thinking about Sakura, Kagome’s chocolate colored eyes moved over to look at the beautiful older demoness. She could see the resemblance between Sakura, Kagura and Kanna, but still had a hard time believing that Kagura not only had family she never talked about, but by the looks of their house had very rich parents.

To the surprise of the four women and one demonic cat, someone suddenly barged into the room.

A tan skinned, blue eyed demon with a long black ponytail walked in with Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha, Miroku and Morio following closely behind him.

“Which one of you is Kagura?” He announced, standing straight with his hands resting on his hips.

“Me. Who the hell are you?” Kagura asked even as she did not bother coming to her feet.

“Lieutenant Ookami. But feel free to call me Kouga. I am going to have to ask you a few questions. The old ice block might not like it, but you might have some interesting information. You did work for Naraku after all…”

As an esteemed member of the police forces, Kouga was acquainted with Naraku’s name. He was well known in the underworld after all. Plus Kouga had even conducted some of his own personal research into the hanyou and his dark business dealings after the awkward evening when Sesshoumaru and he had shared a drink in the Yuki tower. At the time Kouga had not understood why Sesshoumaru had wanted to have a drink there, but now things made more sense to the young police officer. All it had taken Kouga was a five minutes chat with a member of the vice squad to find out that the Yuki tower, its bar and its discreet bedrooms were a well-known place of business for Naraku.

“Do you have a problem with that?” Kagura shot to her feet, her crimson eyes blazing, defying him to say something. In response to her clear annoyance, the wolf demon threw his hands up and grinned.

“Wow! No need to get so upset. In my book any woman capable and willing to put up if any of the Takshashi brothers is a saint.” Kouga grinned, revealing a set of pearly white fangs.

“Feh! We ain’t that bad!” Inuyasha retorted, a scowl on his face.

“Yeah yeah whatever. Dogshit if I wanted your opinion I would have asked.” Kouga turned from his childhood friend to stare back at the wind sorceress.

“So, what do you want to know?” An appeased Kagura asked.

“Do you have any idea where Naraku could be holding your daughter?”

“If I had, do you seriously think I would be sitting here waiting for that asshole to call me?!” Kagura could feel anger boiling inside of her, and was more than willing to let Kouga take the brunt of it. It would after all be a perfectly nice way in her opinion to vent her anger.

“Lieutenant Ookami, I am sure that if my daughter had any relevant information, she would be more than willing to share it. I can assure you that there is no one here who would rather see Kanna back with her family than her own mother.” Sakura stood up to join her daughter, offering her support.

“I am just asking some questions here.” He grumbled in response.

“Kouga, I agree with Sakura.” Sesshoumaru intervened. “There is no need to question my fiancée, it is not the reason this Sesshoumaru has asked for your presence.”

The dog demon walked past Kouga and Kagura who were still staring at each other, animosity clear in their expressions, then moved over to the window to stare at the darkened streets outside. Everyone’s eyes followed him, waiting and wondering what he would be doing next, but he paid them little attention. His mind could not help but briefly wander to wonder if Kanna was asleep somewhere. He truly hoped so as it would at least mean that Naraku was not torturing her, which was a great fear to him.

“Feh! If only we had a way to come in contact with Kanna things would be so much easier. I mean…” Inuyasha had barely started formulating his idea that he was interrupted.

“Dogshit, why don’t you keep your ridiculous ideas to yourself next time?” Inuyasha sent a dark scowl to his long term rival, to which Kouga responded with a bright smile.

“Guys, right now is really not the time to start one of your ridiculous arguments.” Kagome sighed tiredly. Her back was killing her, and she had recently developed a bad case of heartburn, which her doctor had assured her were perfectly normal for women in her condition; nevertheless, the last thing the young woman wanted was to separate Kouga and Inuyasha; especially, not in front of her worried friends.

A heavy silence hung around the room, each person in deep thought. Morio suddenly let out a small gasp, then shifted his purple eyes to stare at his wife.

“What?” Kouga barked in the direction of the older illusion demon. He had not been the only one to notice the insistent glances Morio had been sending his wife, but Sango, who’s sharp eyes had observed the silent exchange, did not feel like intruding on the grieving parents of her friend.

“Not too long ago Sakura had started training Kanna in communicating with her mirror...” The older youkai said.

“What is he talking about?” Kagura asked, her eyes moving away from the back of her beloved to look at her parents. Kanna had been giving her reports about her training sessions with Sakura, but the young child had never said anything on that topic.

“Honey… I don’t think it would be a good idea.” Sakura defended herself.

“Why not? Could you do that mom? Could you get in contact with her?” Kagura’s hopeful shimmering eyes felt like a knife being twisted in her mother’s heart. There was nothing the void demoness wanted more than get Kanna back in her mother’s arms, but was not sure that her husband plan would work.

“Kanna had yet to master this technique, and using it ineffectively would deplete her youki and could hurt her. Besides there are no guarantees that it would actually work… After all for all we know Naraku might have taken away her mirror.” The older demoness tried reasoning her daughter.

‘The last thing I would want is for me to fail, and have Kagura’s heart be broken all over again. I have already hurt her so much…’ Just thinking of the pain she had inflicted on her daughter made her own heart bleed.

“Mrs. Fujibayashi, if you do not mind me butting in, I think that the idea would be worth a shot.” Miroku said aiming to soothe the obviously torn woman. “In fact the longer we wait, the more likely Naraku is to destroy Kanna’s mirror.”

The young human smiled nicely at the older demoness before adding “I can assure you that no one, not even Kagura would blame you if you were not successful.”

The wind sorceress noticed the uncertainty dancing in her mother’s crimson eyes, and therefore intervened. “Mom, the only thing I want is for you to try. Whether it works or not, I wouldn’t blame you. I’ll be grateful if you just give it a try.” Despite the pain in her heart, she found the strength to muster a smile for her mother’s benefit.

“I guess… I could give it a try.” Sakura finally said reluctantly. There was nothing she would not do for her daughter, and this was obviously an example of this. She sent her child a small uncertain smile.

“Keh! So what the hell are we waiting for?!”

To be continued…

A/N: Will Sakura be able to get in contact with Kanna? Will they manage to get Kanna away from Naraku? We shall see next time. The chapter will be named Passageway. Again so sorry for making you wait, but the next chapter will be a good one! Also in my haste to post this chapter I may have made a few typos, for which I apologize :P

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