InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Sympathy for the Devil ❯ Chapter 2 ( Chapter 2 )

Sympathy for the Devil
Devon Masterson
Chapter 2

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"Wake up, Inu Yasha."

Inu Yasha sat up and yawned. The couch really was comfortable. It would be perfect like everything else that Sesshomoru did...jerk. He was not a lunatic. "I'm up." He stretched then shifted the subject. "So have you found someone to govern as you would, yet?" he asked doing an imitation of Sesshomoru.

A look of amused annoyance passed over Sesshomoru's features for a nanosecond. "I am still searching for someone suitable, yes. This is a new a business venture, I will oversee it personally until someone is found." Sesshomoru looked down at his watch. "Don't you have a previous engagement, Inu Yasha?"

The smug look that Inu Yasha had been wearing flew from his face as he realized that he was suppose to meet Kagome and Ryoko for lunch. "She's going to kill me," he muttered under his breath as he stood to his feet.

Sesshomoru shook his head. "I do not understand why you let a female control you and a human one at that."

"Kagome doesn't control me," Inu Yasha snapped. "I just don't want to disappoint, Ryoko, it's not everyday that we eat lunch together. She loves going to park..."

"Spare me the domestic details of your life," Sesshomoru interrupted. "Other than carrying on my bloodline and the occasional tryst, females serve no purpose to me with the added exception of employment."

Inu Yasha shook his head. "No woman in her right mind would mate with you in anyway." He placed a baseball cap gingerly on his head.

"There is always that possibility," he replied simply. "I will see you tonight, if you are still alive."

"Whatever." Inu Yasha left the club and sighed he needed to hurry or he would be in the fabled doghouse.

2-2-2

"There is definitely a strong demonic presence here," Rin observed as she strolled through the park. This was her first day in town an already she was hot on the trail of the demon lord. Upon arriving in the vicinity of the city, she felt many auras but only a few of them seemed strong enough to be upper level demons. Pater was wise in suggesting that she go under cover there was no way she could handle so many powerful demons. The collective demon hunter clan would have to be unified to handle this problem. She would follow his instructions to the letter; she only wished she had more information. Nothing was really known about this demon lord, but he clearly powerful. That much could be felt, there were two strong auras, but one of them was clearly stronger and she was to get as close as possible to it.

"First, I need to hit the hot spots to see…" her thoughts trailed. A demon aura and a holy aura were coming towards her. "Exorcism?" she wondered aloud as she looked around. Perhaps she could be of assistance. Without thinking she ran towards the direction of aura, trying to be as nonchalant as possible. "It's close."

"Excuse me, do you have the time?"  A gentle voice asked.

Rin turned around and saw smiling, dark haired woman with a stroller. The woman had kind eyes. For a second instantaneous warmth filled Rin's heart, when she felt it. "Abomination. Her child is a demon."

"Are you okay?" the woman asked. She took a step forward and put her hand to the Rin's forehead. Rin stepped back quickly as though the woman's touch would contaminate her. "I am not going to hurt you, but you do look pale. Are you new to Tokyo?"

Rin nodded her head. "I just got in today."

"Oh, welcome to Tokyo. My name is Kagome Tensaiga and this is my daughter Ryoko." She motioned to the small child dozing lightly. Rin peered into the stroller from a distance. Tufts of black hair stuck out from underneath a little knit cap and little eyes opened to reveal bright violet orbs. The baby was beautiful and for a second won Rin over until she reminded herself that the child was a living reminder of everything she had been fighting against. "Ooh she likes you. She usually pretends to be asleep whenever I take her somewhere she doesn't like, she takes after her father." She added the last part lowly though she was proud of both her mate and her child. "Would you like to hold her?"

Rin shook her head violently. No matter how cute the child looked, it was a demon and it deserved to die. There was no point in getting close to either of them. "I am no good with children."

Kagome laughed at Rin's discomfort mistaking it for nervousness as she picked up Ryoko. "Don't worry; she's just like a human baby just a little stronger."

"So she knows I know. She's more astute then I gave her credit for." Rin shook her head again. "No, I…"

Kagome smiled and handed Ryoko to Rin. A look of shock fluttered across Rin's face. She was holding a demon child. Up until now, she was barely aware that they started out as children and now she was holding one. It was snuggling in her arms and no trying to kill her. "Focus, Rin! This is a trick. Obviously this miko is being controlled, the only things she's good for now is a tool to get to the demon lord."

"See, she does like you," Kagome smiled.

"Rin. My name is Rin," the demon hunter said lowly as she stared at the small child in her arms staring back at her in fascination. She was melting…for now. She did have to keep up appearances.

Kagome looked up quickly then smiled to Rin. "I'll be right back." She hurried off towards a silver-haired man stalking towards them.

Rin looked shocked for a moment. The woman was actually going to leave her baby in the hands of a stranger? Rin shook her head then stared into violet orbs. "You maybe cute but you're still an abomination. I'll have to keep an eye on you." She stroked the baby's chin almost affectionately then smiled as Ryoko giggled causing Rin to sigh. Already she was being broken by the weakest of demons, the cuteness of a child. Having never encountered any actual demon children, she never figured she would show any type of weakness that would be a problem when the time came.

"Rin, this is my mate Inu Yasha," Kagome greeted. Rin merely nodded towards him. His demon aura was quite strong.

"Hmm," Inu Yasha grunted. His amber eyes narrowed. He did not like this at all. He did not want this woman anywhere near Kagome or Ryoko. There was something about her that stirred his defenses and Kagome could tell as well otherwise she would not have tried to cut him off at the pass. And what was that woman doing hold his pup. "You have something of mine."

Rin immediately handed Ryoko to him. She tried not to narrow her eyes in disgust. A demon and a human in unholy matrimony with a mix breed child…. all the cuteness in the world would not change the fact that this would not continue. Pater would agree with her that. The very thought of taking up with a demon brought about a sour taste in her mouth. Who knew what his true form was! Sure, he may stand in front of her looking handsome but it could be a whole other ball game once a battle began.

It was time to break the ice. "So, Rin, where are you staying in Tokyo?" Kagome asked.

"The plaza hotel for now until I can find a job and then more suitable arrangements," she answered.

"We know someone looking for help. Who knows, you might work out." Kagome reached into her pocket and pulled out a card. "Stop by right before opening."

Rin took the card never taking her eyes off Inu Yasha then glanced at it. "Thank you."

"Well we have to be going now, come on, Inu Yasha." Kagome took Ryoko from him and laid her in the stroller before dragging him away. Never once did he take his eyes off of Rin.

"Rude too, but what can I expect from a demon," Rin commented to herself then turned in the opposite direction. Part of her was worried. This was an obvious trap; Kagome knew that she was knowledgeable about demons. Most people often ignored their existence, even though they were amongst them attempting to pass themselves as human. They were the causes of some the most vile crimes in the city. Her family had been killed by them and she would have died too, if not for Pater. "Trap or not this will be night that will not be forgotten."

To Be Continued…

© 2004 Devon Masterson-Bond

I think we know who belongs to whom in this fan fiction. The characters of Inu Yasha belong to their creator, Rumiko Takahashi and everyone she leased them out to, me not being one of them.