InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Okibi Guild ❯ Meeting ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter 2- Meeting

 

Itsu hopped from tree branch to tree branch, with perfect balance as he bounced off each one rocketing though leaves and smaller branches till his feet came to another large branch then repeating the process.

It the distance up ahead of him was Shizaburo walking slowly on the path, his hat placed on his head and hands resting in self-made pockets. This was odd, as he was one of the fastest of the group and had originally left in a hurry leaving Itsu behind.

The road was made of plain dirt and was quite wide, mainly for caravans that went though here. On each side where dark forest light unable to come into them caused by the mass of shading leaves and branches.

Istu did his best to be unnoticed but failed as Shizaburo shot his head back as he came closer. Knowing that hiding was useless and not wanting Shizaburo thinking it was an enemy jumped out from the deepness of the forest landing out on the ground at the edge of the woods.

“So did the others even come?” Shizaburo asked unhappily.

“They're still going with it. However they are going a different way.” Istu replied as if talking to a general.

“To get away from me right?” Shizaburo said bluntly

“Yes.” Istu said after a moment's silence

Shizaburo groaned, the reaction of the rest of the guild to their new job was very similar to Istu's. `Have I lost what the guild stands for?' he had constantly been thinking to himself while walking alone on the dirt road.

“Do you think they'll just abandon me?” Shizaburo asked. Istu was slightly surprised at the question, but it only proved why he was the leader of the guild because of understanding and consideration of the rest.

“I haven't.” Istu said making sure to have some kindness slip out into his voice.

Shizaburo smiled slightly. “Yes that's true.” He said as he walked over to Istu and then continued down the road.

“We'll just have to hope the rest don't completely hate me yet.” Shizaburo half-jokingly. “And if they do we'll just take the jewel and get the castle for ourselves, right?” He said looking at Istu.

“That works just fine for me.” Istu said his emotions disappearing from his voice. Looking out at the road ahead.

 

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“Heh, I knew it.” Inuyasha spat out suddenly.

“What?” Kagome asked

“I knew this was gonna happen. Yet again Mirkou here finds a house that happens to have an `ominous cloud.'” Saying the word dripping with sarcasm. “But really there isn't right?” Inuyasha finished his arms crossed.

This was all true of course as the group sat inside the dinning room of one of the largest houses that had been in the villages. The room was mostly bare except for plates of food sitting in the middle of the circle created by the group.

The room was much larger than what was basically a shack that they had slept in last night. Although it was made of wood also, it seemed to be much more sturdy than what they had stayed in last night.

As Inuyasha said all this Mirkou quietly sipped a cup of tea in his hand. Sango eyed Mirkou unkindly, agreeing with Inuyasha in some ways. Kagome rolled her eyes having expected something like this from Inuyasha.

Mirkou calmly held up one of his fingers and said in a matter of fact way “Now Inuyasha, people should be generous no matter what. But unfortunately many people have lost this quality. So as a monk I much teach people to return this knowledge to their hearts in anyway I can.” He finished with triumph.

“Yes, and I'm sure asking every women you meet to bear your children is another mission of yours.” Sango said straightforwardly with malevolence. Mirkou gave a fearful stutter as he looked at the unpleasant looking Sango.

 

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Shizaburo could easily see the village up ahead of him; it was only about half a mile away. They had made good time, as it was currently a little after midday. The sun was shinning bright unable to be contained by the many white clouds sitting in the sky.

The village was of good size, with at least thirty houses visible. The village was positioned on a hill so the houses sat on giant steps that extended out from the main road. West of the village where the land began to level where many fields full of crops with some houses spread out around this area. The land was fertile and green and looked to be wonderful place to live as the occupants when on with daily routines.

Shizaburo and Istu turned back as they heard the sound of someone approaching. Out of a path that flowed into the main road walked out a beautiful young woman dressed the same way as Itsu with tight black clothing all over her body, exalting every muscle in her body.

Instead of a mask like Itsu, black cloth covered her face the only opening being a diagonal slash, showing her blue eyes and the beginnings of blonde bands of hair. Behind her was very long braided ponytail going down to her lower back.

“Good to see that at least you don't hate me Karei” Shizaburo said somewhat sarcastically.

“We may not like the job but we certainly aren't going to abandon you.” Karei said in kind voice, however if she talking to a superior.

“Then I'll assume the others aren't far behind?”

“Should be here any minute.” She said her voice changing to a tone same of Itsu's. She looked up at the village and said “Are you sure the jewel is here?”

“If my prediction was correct, yes.” Itsu said.

After that the three stood in silence, looking over the village. Then after a few minutes the rest of the guild arrived.

First was a man in his about 30's. He had messy short black hair that matched with his eyes. He had a bored look on his face as he twiddled random strings connected to his lose brown colored and blacked striped kimono. At his side one could clearly see at least several knifes contained in sheaths.

The next person coming out was much older as he held on a wooden staff for support. Most of his face was covered by long white hair from his eyebrows, hair, and beard. His eyes where nearly closed, and he had a small stupidly happy smile on his face.

The last one was a giant of a man standing at almost seven feet tall. His legs and arms where the size of tree trunks, huge muscles covering almost every part of his body. He had loose red pants on with heavy boots. His arms where bare except for thick brown gloves. He was wearing only a vest with a collar that extended up to block his lower face from view. His hair was cut very short, and his eyes where a deadly white, void of pupils.

“Well lets get started then.” Shizaburo said with a hint of excitement.

The group made their way into the village, however not so quietly. As having two people that looked like ninjas and a seven-foot tall man usually attracts attention. However none of the villages dared to speak to them, most just quickly backing up into their homes. The group ignored the staring, they we're quite used to getting them when in public.

“How do you suppose we find them now?” Itsu whispered to Shizaburo.

“This is a priestess we're talking about here, she'll no doubt show herself if these villagers are in danger.” Shizaburo said confidently

“You're wanting to attack the villagers?” asked Itsu surprised; this was not normal of Shizaburo.

“No we just need to create a ruckus of some sort.”

“No problem!” Yelled out the old man, everyone turning in surprise to look at him. He slammed down his staff, from it's top shot out a blast red and orange flames firing upward in the air like a flamethrower. The village was quickly lit from it's light, people quickly running away from the guild, fearful of their lives, only a few brave ones standing their ground but still quaked with dread.

Inuyasha's ears perked up, it didn't take demon senses to hear the screaming as people quickly evacuated the village, many of them yelling out “Bandits!!” to warn the others.

The six said nothing and exited the house as soon as they could, readying their weapons. Sango ripping off her kimono, her demon slayer uniform underneath. They ran out into the middle of the street, the villagers moving running around them. They stopped on the road about twenty-five yards away from them, both groups standing in the most level part of the village.

As they had came closer to the guild Inuyasha could clearly hear one of them say. “Well that's not exactly what I planned, but works none the less I suppose.” This man quickly turned around as he heard one of the brave villagers yelling out “You leave this town alone!!” swinging down his farming tool at Shizaburo's head.

Shizaburo easily caught the weapon at its wooden base, stopping the villager's attack. Shizaburo ripped it out of the villager's hands and calmly threw it off to the side.

“This doesn't concern you.” He said quietly.

Knowing that there was no chance to defeat this group the few that had stayed behind ran off also, Inuyasha `feh'ing' in disgust as they did. Inuyasha, Mirkou, Sango, and Kagome all stared at the guild unsure of what to think. None of them could sense any sign of demon on any of them, they seemed to be normal humans.

Suddenly Shizaburo noticed Inuyasha and the others, mainly focusing on the dog-ears. “Hmm…well we have a half-demon, but no priestess by the looks of it.” Shizaburo said mainly to the guild, however was loud enough for Inuyasha and the others to hear.

“What are you doing here?” demanded Mirkou ignoring the mention of priestess taking a short step forward.

“We're looking for a particular priestess, it seems though there's not one around.” Shizaburo said politely.

“What the hell for!?” yelled out Inuyasha concerned for Kagome.

“That's none of your business.” Shizaburo spat out feeling disrespected.

“Are you talking about me?” asked Kagome confused deciding to get this figured all out now.

“Wait, you're a priestess?” asked Shizaburo bewildered.

“Yes.” Said Kagome slowly unsure why he seemed so puzzled.

“Man, things sure have changed in the south since I been here.” Said Shizaburo looking at Kagome's school uniform.

“Personally I like the change.” The man that had daggers around his belt whispered, eyeing Kagome's high skirt lecherously. “More women need to dress like that.”

“Shut up Busata.” Spat out Karei irritated who has standing next to him.

“Well, you fit the description,” Shizaburo said, thinking out loud, hand at his chin. “A half demon, a priestess, a monk, and two smaller demons. You must have the Shikon Jewel right?” A sly smile appearing on his face.

Kagome gasped quietly Inuyasha, Miroku, and Sango tightening their grip around their weapons, now knowing what the intention of this group was.

“Wait…this is the people who have it?” Said Karei suddenly disgust in her voice. “This is pitiful, any one of us could kill them all in a matter of minutes.”

“I agree, this is quite disappointing Shiz.” Busata said if scorning a child, using his nickname for Shizaburo.

“They don't seem to be well organized.” Whispered Sango to Miroku, slightly confused.

“Don't let your guard down.” Miroku said simply with an intense stare at the guild.

Shizaburo groaned again, this was continuing to become more of a hassle. “All right, just hurry up and give us the jewel so we can get this over with.” He said his voice sounding if it was sick. Holding out his hand while looking off to the side into the distance, not wanting to have eye contact with anyone.

“Fuck you!” yelled out Inuyasha pulling out the Tetsusaigia, transforming into its giant falchion form. “You're going to have to rip it out of my dead hand if you want it!”

“Oh, you want to fight hun?” Shizaburo said turning to look at him, with what seemed to be mock surprise in his voice. He sighed and said exasperated; “Guess I'll have to fight you, since I'm the only one that's still going with the mission.”

“Heh, I'll take on all of you!” yelled arrogantly out Inuyasha readying his sword.

`Why do you always have to do it the hard way?” Kagome thought to herself moaning quietly.

“Hey, now that wouldn't be very fair.” Shizaburo said saddened. “We would all be fighting over who gets to kill you. Besides just me would prove to be quite a challenge.” He finished starting to walk toward Inuyasha but was stopped by the huge man stepping in front of him.

“Oh, you want to fight him Kyokan?” said Shizaburo surprised, looking up at him.

Kyokan turned his head and looked at him with expressionless hollow eyes, Shizburo staring into nothing but whiteness. Kyokan said nothing.

Shizaburo had no idea what that expression was supposed to mean, but he assumed it was yes and said plainly. “Alright then he's yours.” Holding out his hand toward Inuyasha and moving out of his way.

“Woah that guy's huge!” shouted Shippou hopping onto Kagome's shoulder, she was quite scared due to the appearance of the man.

“You think!?” Inuyasha replied to Shippou annoyed of his explanation of the obvious.

Kyokan stayed silent and walked slowly toward Inuyasha and the others. His enormous arm went around his back and gabbed at an extremely large item wrapped in white cloth, which was held by small belts connected to his vest. He released the straps, took the item, and removed the cloth from it, throwing it off to the side.

What was inside it looked to be a katana, except for the fact that it was about five times larger than a normal sized one. It was made of a dark metal and looked to be very sharp. The sword was most likely designed to take out a large number of enemies with single swings, as it looked like it could slice Inuyasha in half with little effort.

Kyokan raised the sword and placed it carefully on his shoulder with ease. Kagome worrying even more.

“Heh, I've beaten way bigger things than you before!” Inuyasha yelled charging at Kyokan. He made a quick hop in the air and brought down his sword quickly. With almost unnatural speed Kyokan moved his sword and met it with Inuyasha's attack, blocking the Tetsusaiga.

Inuyasha came back down not wanting to be open to an attack and made a swing at Kyokan's abdomen. This was blocked also, Kyokan knocked off Tetsusaigia from his sword, Inuyasha becoming off balance. Kyokan raised his sword up and swung it downward.

Inuyasha rolled out of the way in time, the sword smashing into the ground creating a large crevice. Inuyasha got back on his feet and stayed in a crouched position taking a swing at Kyokan's legs.

Kyokan took a hop back getting out of the range and made a quick advance, sword out if front of him looking like he would try to skewer Inuyasha on it. Despite his size he had good speed and Inuyasha only managed to jump over the sword landing behind Kyokan. He bounced off the ground and shot at a Kyokan who was able to turn around quickly enough to block the attack.

As this was all going on Shizburo moved back and whispered to Busata. “He does have some skill it seems, see what you can do about finding that jewel.”

Busata understood the true meaning of this gave a sly grin, said “No problem, Shiz!” and sneaked out of view going behind one of the huts right of the guild.

Kyokan released one of his hands from his sword and shot it toward Inuyasha, hoping to get it around his neck. It failed as Inuyasha hopped back quickly identifying what Kyokan was trying.

As Inuyasha had hopped back Kyokan had started a heavy swing of his sword, which was now ready to hit Inuyasha. Inuyasha had no chance of dodging and so he quickly threw up the sword blocking it. The force of it was incredible as Inuyasha slid across the ground both of their swords grinding against each other, sparks flying.

This continued on for a few moments each of them trying to force the other back, but neither of them able to get a clear advantage over the other. However with a yell of anger and more force Inuyasha smashed off Kyokans sword causing his arm to fire up, giving Inuyasha a almost defenseless target.

He didn't hesitate and made a swing for Kyokan's chest. As he did this he could clearly see a look of shock of Kyokan's face, though it was hard to decipher due to the fact that he had no pupils.

The Tetsusaiga made contact, but not where Inuyasha had expected. Instead of his chest Kyokan had the Tetsusaiga caught in his gloved hand. He had stopped it effectively however Inuyasha could smell the hint of blood as it slowly flowed off his hand. Compared to the sword struck in his chest, this was actually a good alternative.

Inuyasha and the others all stared with alarm at the caught sword. The members of the Okibi guild did not react to it. Inuyasha tried to remove the sword but found that Kyokan had it tight in his hand, making it basically unmovable.

“Alright that's enough.” Said Shizaburo breaking the silence that had settled. Kyokan looked over to Shizaburo seeming displease. However a hard look from Shizaburo had Kyokan releasing the Tetsusaiga pushing it back as he did.

From the suddenness of it, Inuyasha was knocked back having difficulty staying balanced. Regaining his stance he stood in unusual silence watching Shizburo, though he did still have his sword ready in case.

“Hopefully, this should be it” Shizaburo said happily as Busata appeared in the group again Kagome's yellow backpack held in his hands. Kagome gasped `The shards are still in there!' She thought horrified to herself.

 

((Sorry for the long time for the update…but hey, 3 weeks is nothing compared to 5 months other fics take :P. Anyway, I was originally planning on this chapter being longer but I decided to just get up something now. So Keep them reviews coming, cause I still have a baby. And I will punch it. In The Face. With My Fist.))