InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Road To Forever ❯ Strategy ( Chapter 15 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
By: xDesire 
Inuyasha is informed on the plans for the upcoming battle, bumping into an old acquaintance as well.
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Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Fantasy / Hentai / Angst / Romance | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.07.2011 | Updated On: 01.07.2011 | Pages: 1 | Words: 2.0K | Visits: 743 | Status: Completed
Inuyasha is informed on the plans for the upcoming battle, bumping into an old acquaintance as well.
*Apologies on the formatting, Media Miner will not let me upload .doc files.*
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Fantasy / Hentai / Angst / Romance | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.07.2011 | Updated On: 01.07.2011 | Pages: 1 | Words: 2.0K | Visits: 743 | Status: Completed
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own Inuyasha or any of the characters created by Rumiko Takahashi. I do however own the title, chapters, plot and characters in this fan fiction that were made up by me and never introduced in the manga or anime.
His sense of smell seemed to be coming back to him as he could make out the scent of Sesshoumaru, Jaken and a handful of other inu-youkai coming from a large tent in the middle of a few smaller ones. The hanyou was relieved his senses were coming back to normal, but he was still unnerved on how they managed to dull in the first place.
Walking to the larger of the tents, Hiroto entered first. "My Lord, your brother Inuyasha-sama has arrived at last!" He announced, pushing the hanyou through the tent opening and chuckling loudly as Inuyasha stumbled in front of him.
"Hey, watch it asshole! Touch me again and I'll shove my sword right up your a-"
"SILENCE!" Sesshoumaru glared icily at the two and then brought his attention back to the map on the table before him. There were two other youkai standing and discussing battle strategies with him.
"Tell them to arm themselves and be at the ready." The Lord of the West ordered the older demon standing at the table across from him.
"Yes my Lord." With that, the older demon bowed his head and left the tent.
Sesshoumaru looked over to address his brother. "Inuyasha, this is Yuudai. He will discuss the plan of attack on the enemy with you. After which, I suggest gathering your fire-rat from your tent outside. You must be ready to lead your party. I will take my leave and make preparations." Without another word, the taiyoukai turned and left.
"I am pleased to meet you, Lord Inuyasha. As your brother stated, my name is Yuudai. I am the cousin of His Lordship and tactical advisor. If it would please you, approach the map of the lands and I will inform you of what is to take place."
Inuyasha wasn't sure what to say. He wasn't used to being treated with any respect, much less put into a position of authority. He walked towards the table. Yuudai looked about the same age as Sesshoumaru; however he was a little shorter and leaner in stature. The hanyou noticed that despite Yuudai's claims to be Sesshoumaru's cousin, he didn't have any of the traits that Inuyasha would connect with his family. What was missing was the silver hair and gold eyes. They were replaced with dark black hair pulled into a short ponytail and cold, ice-blue eyes that seemed to pierce through the half-demon's soul and read his thoughts.
"Yes, I don't bear the same heritage as you, so I should look different. My aunt and the esteemed former Lord of the West were the only inu-youkai to have the same physical characteristics that have been passed down to yourself and Lord Sesshoumaru. It is the mark of the royal house after all," Yuudai explained to the shocked half-demon, almost convincing him that he could indeed read his thoughts.
Inuyasha thought about this for a moment before replying, "Keh," folding his arms in the sleeves of his haori.
"In all honesty, we were surprised how quickly the enemy has moved. The attack on your village was unexpected. If it was not for Sesshoumaru-sama's quick thinking, I'm afraid not one soul would have survived." The darker-haired demon stated, gravely.
Yuudai continued to explain that the majority of the panther-demon army was still relatively behind Sesshoumaru's forces, but scouting groups could have forged ahead of the main army and could strike at any time. They would head out come daybreak if there had been no move made by the enemy before then.
The allies were divided into three main groups. The main division was made up primarily of the western inu-youkai, where the main camp was. There was a group of ox-youkai from the southern lands stationed just south from the main camp as well as a mixture of inu and ox-demons that will flank the panthers so that enemy became surrounded on all sides. The main lines of the inu army would be the primary offence, with Sesshoumaru, Yuudai, Hiroto and Inuyasha leading the assault with their companies. There would be no retreat in this battle; the main goal was to eliminate the enemy.
Inuyasha was also informed that the blade he pulled from the panther demon he had battled days prior wasn't entirely unique. There was a sword smith who studied under Kaijimbo who had been making swords that would drain an enemy's youkai, killing them in the process. It was believed that the panther demons had acquired a very small number of the weapons. The allies hoped there hadn't been too many of these swords made. It could turn out to be quite an obstacle to overcome.
After listening to Yuudai, Inuyasha thanked him for his time (he was still getting used to being regarded with respect and tried to reciprocate) and headed towards his tent to change. Relinquishing the silks and donning his much more familiar fire-rat garment, he started to relax; stretching out on the pile of furs set in one end of the tent meant to be a futon for sleep.
Closing his eyes, he tried to take in everything that had happened. His life had changed drastically in the matter of a week. If someone had told him two weeks ago that he would be mated to Kagome with a pup on the way and commander of one of the main armies of the west, he would have started laughing at the notion.
The silver-haired hanyou rolled on his side and tried to push the almost overwhelming thoughts out of his mind. Instead he concentrated on the sounds and smells of the camp. Metallic clangs as well as scrapes of swords and armour being readied, dirt crunching under heavy boots and constant rumble of various conversations carrying on outside the tent filled his ears. The air was thick with the scent of various types of youkai (mostly inu), campfire, leather and polishing oils.
Inuyasha sat up suddenly, his youkai bristling at the new scent approaching the camp. He went for the tent door as he heard steps approaching along with a familiar and unwelcome (well at least to him) voice.
"What the fuck is that smell? Kami, I know you're dogs, but seriously can't you guys defecate AWAY from the ca—oh, it's just you dog shit," Kouga announced smirking, as the half-demon poked his head out of his tent.
"Who the fuck invited you? Damn flea-bitten wolf! Don't you have something better to do than disgust me with your presence? You know, like scare old ladies, corrupt children, that sort of thing?"
Kouga barely glanced at him, somewhat disappointed before replying, "Don't tell me that's the best you could come up with mutt-face, you're starting to slip."
"Keh." Inuyasha crossed his arms and looked away. Inside his own thoughts, he agreed with the wolf, he just had too much going on in his mind to come up with a really good insult. Of course, he would never tell Kouga that.
"Actually, if you must know, I stopped by the village to visitmyKagome," Kouga started. "What the hell happened there? The huts are all burned down, the scent of blood and death is all over! I better not find outmy womanhurt or-"
"She's not YOUR anything, you mangy wolf!" Inuyasha growled between clenched teeth, pulling back the collar of his haori and juban underneath to reveal the fresh mating mark.
Kouga sniffed and looked, then sniffed again not believing what he saw and smelled before clenching his fists up at his sides; his youkai flaring. "No, she would NEVER….not with you! You mongrel! WHERE IS SHE?" Kouga screamed, grabbing the hanyou by the collar.
Inuyasha smirked and glared at the wolf in the eyes. "I know you know wolf. As much as I hate to admit it, even an idiot demon like you would be able to recognize that scent and know it's true. She picked ME out of her own free will and now there's NOTHING you can do about it."
The wolf prince dropped Inuyasha and turned away. He knew this would happen eventually, he was not so blind to see the way the girl felt for the hanyou standing next to him. In fact, he probably knew long before Inuyasha did himself.
"She's safe," Inuyasha stated calmly as Kouga turned back around. "We arrived at the village after the attack. She's with the rest of the surviving villagers at the Buddhist temple not far from here, protected by a barrier."
"She better be," Kouga threatened quietly before looking around the camp. "Well we can settle this later. From the sounds of it, there're some cats that need killing out there."
"I don't remember anyone sayingyou'djoining," Inuyasha declared trying to seem disgusted by the thought.
Kouga smirked and sat down on a stump near the tent. "That's because I wasn't invited. Damn dogs think they can do it all themselves. If this doesn't work, I'm going to have those vermin felines crawling all over my territory. I'm here to make sure you mutts get the job done right the first time. I'm not about to be the only one left to clean up the mess."
"Keh, whatever, just don't get in my way. I can't be certain you won't get caught up in my wind scar," Inuyasha replied, secretly grateful for the wolf's aid.
"Whatever dog-breath, like I'd give you the chance."
The two spent the remainder of the night discussing the plans Yuudai had explained to Inuyasha earlier. Although he seemed a little put off with the hanyou being in charge, Kouga agreed to fight alongside him, just to make sure the half-demon stayed on target.
After finishing conversing with Kouga, Inuyasha left the camp. He abandoned his tent for a spot in the comfortingly high boughs of a tall magnolia tree that overlooked the future battlefield. He prayed Kagome and the others would be safe as he knew this battle would be footsteps from the shrine. Sighing heavily with the events of the day plaguing his mind once again, Inuyasha leaned his head on the rough bark, staring at the forthcoming sunrise as a dark cloud approached on the horizon.
Author's Note: Okay, I'm going to stop giving myself deadlines for updates as I can't seem to uphold them xD Sorry for my lateness, I will try to update whenever I get the chance.
Many, many thanks to all the reviewers on FF and MM. Happy (belated) New Year to you all!
Apologies to my Media Miner reviewers: There seems to be a problem with the site, I’ve been having difficulties uploading as a word document. The formatting is entirely messed up. I will try and address this matter. Until then, if the formatting bothers you, I suggest visiting the other site I post my work on. Thanks
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The Road to Forever
-Chapter 15: Strategy-
Hiroto led Inuyasha through the camp, passing tents of various sizes and many inu-demons talking amongst each other. The young hanyousneezed, as he walked by a group of ancient-looking inus burning incense while they chanted in the old language of the dogs (which to humans would sound like a combinations of growls and barks). He could make out some of what they were saying. Mostly it seemed like they were praying for a glorious battle in which the great dog would triumph. This surprised Inuyasha a bit. He had no idea demons even practiced anything similar to human beliefs as this seemed to be.-Chapter 15: Strategy-
His sense of smell seemed to be coming back to him as he could make out the scent of Sesshoumaru, Jaken and a handful of other inu-youkai coming from a large tent in the middle of a few smaller ones. The hanyou was relieved his senses were coming back to normal, but he was still unnerved on how they managed to dull in the first place.
Walking to the larger of the tents, Hiroto entered first. "My Lord, your brother Inuyasha-sama has arrived at last!" He announced, pushing the hanyou through the tent opening and chuckling loudly as Inuyasha stumbled in front of him.
"Hey, watch it asshole! Touch me again and I'll shove my sword right up your a-"
"SILENCE!" Sesshoumaru glared icily at the two and then brought his attention back to the map on the table before him. There were two other youkai standing and discussing battle strategies with him.
"Tell them to arm themselves and be at the ready." The Lord of the West ordered the older demon standing at the table across from him.
"Yes my Lord." With that, the older demon bowed his head and left the tent.
Sesshoumaru looked over to address his brother. "Inuyasha, this is Yuudai. He will discuss the plan of attack on the enemy with you. After which, I suggest gathering your fire-rat from your tent outside. You must be ready to lead your party. I will take my leave and make preparations." Without another word, the taiyoukai turned and left.
"I am pleased to meet you, Lord Inuyasha. As your brother stated, my name is Yuudai. I am the cousin of His Lordship and tactical advisor. If it would please you, approach the map of the lands and I will inform you of what is to take place."
Inuyasha wasn't sure what to say. He wasn't used to being treated with any respect, much less put into a position of authority. He walked towards the table. Yuudai looked about the same age as Sesshoumaru; however he was a little shorter and leaner in stature. The hanyou noticed that despite Yuudai's claims to be Sesshoumaru's cousin, he didn't have any of the traits that Inuyasha would connect with his family. What was missing was the silver hair and gold eyes. They were replaced with dark black hair pulled into a short ponytail and cold, ice-blue eyes that seemed to pierce through the half-demon's soul and read his thoughts.
"Yes, I don't bear the same heritage as you, so I should look different. My aunt and the esteemed former Lord of the West were the only inu-youkai to have the same physical characteristics that have been passed down to yourself and Lord Sesshoumaru. It is the mark of the royal house after all," Yuudai explained to the shocked half-demon, almost convincing him that he could indeed read his thoughts.
Inuyasha thought about this for a moment before replying, "Keh," folding his arms in the sleeves of his haori.
"In all honesty, we were surprised how quickly the enemy has moved. The attack on your village was unexpected. If it was not for Sesshoumaru-sama's quick thinking, I'm afraid not one soul would have survived." The darker-haired demon stated, gravely.
Yuudai continued to explain that the majority of the panther-demon army was still relatively behind Sesshoumaru's forces, but scouting groups could have forged ahead of the main army and could strike at any time. They would head out come daybreak if there had been no move made by the enemy before then.
The allies were divided into three main groups. The main division was made up primarily of the western inu-youkai, where the main camp was. There was a group of ox-youkai from the southern lands stationed just south from the main camp as well as a mixture of inu and ox-demons that will flank the panthers so that enemy became surrounded on all sides. The main lines of the inu army would be the primary offence, with Sesshoumaru, Yuudai, Hiroto and Inuyasha leading the assault with their companies. There would be no retreat in this battle; the main goal was to eliminate the enemy.
Inuyasha was also informed that the blade he pulled from the panther demon he had battled days prior wasn't entirely unique. There was a sword smith who studied under Kaijimbo who had been making swords that would drain an enemy's youkai, killing them in the process. It was believed that the panther demons had acquired a very small number of the weapons. The allies hoped there hadn't been too many of these swords made. It could turn out to be quite an obstacle to overcome.
After listening to Yuudai, Inuyasha thanked him for his time (he was still getting used to being regarded with respect and tried to reciprocate) and headed towards his tent to change. Relinquishing the silks and donning his much more familiar fire-rat garment, he started to relax; stretching out on the pile of furs set in one end of the tent meant to be a futon for sleep.
Closing his eyes, he tried to take in everything that had happened. His life had changed drastically in the matter of a week. If someone had told him two weeks ago that he would be mated to Kagome with a pup on the way and commander of one of the main armies of the west, he would have started laughing at the notion.
The silver-haired hanyou rolled on his side and tried to push the almost overwhelming thoughts out of his mind. Instead he concentrated on the sounds and smells of the camp. Metallic clangs as well as scrapes of swords and armour being readied, dirt crunching under heavy boots and constant rumble of various conversations carrying on outside the tent filled his ears. The air was thick with the scent of various types of youkai (mostly inu), campfire, leather and polishing oils.
Inuyasha sat up suddenly, his youkai bristling at the new scent approaching the camp. He went for the tent door as he heard steps approaching along with a familiar and unwelcome (well at least to him) voice.
"What the fuck is that smell? Kami, I know you're dogs, but seriously can't you guys defecate AWAY from the ca—oh, it's just you dog shit," Kouga announced smirking, as the half-demon poked his head out of his tent.
"Who the fuck invited you? Damn flea-bitten wolf! Don't you have something better to do than disgust me with your presence? You know, like scare old ladies, corrupt children, that sort of thing?"
Kouga barely glanced at him, somewhat disappointed before replying, "Don't tell me that's the best you could come up with mutt-face, you're starting to slip."
"Keh." Inuyasha crossed his arms and looked away. Inside his own thoughts, he agreed with the wolf, he just had too much going on in his mind to come up with a really good insult. Of course, he would never tell Kouga that.
"Actually, if you must know, I stopped by the village to visitmyKagome," Kouga started. "What the hell happened there? The huts are all burned down, the scent of blood and death is all over! I better not find outmy womanhurt or-"
"She's not YOUR anything, you mangy wolf!" Inuyasha growled between clenched teeth, pulling back the collar of his haori and juban underneath to reveal the fresh mating mark.
Kouga sniffed and looked, then sniffed again not believing what he saw and smelled before clenching his fists up at his sides; his youkai flaring. "No, she would NEVER….not with you! You mongrel! WHERE IS SHE?" Kouga screamed, grabbing the hanyou by the collar.
Inuyasha smirked and glared at the wolf in the eyes. "I know you know wolf. As much as I hate to admit it, even an idiot demon like you would be able to recognize that scent and know it's true. She picked ME out of her own free will and now there's NOTHING you can do about it."
The wolf prince dropped Inuyasha and turned away. He knew this would happen eventually, he was not so blind to see the way the girl felt for the hanyou standing next to him. In fact, he probably knew long before Inuyasha did himself.
"She's safe," Inuyasha stated calmly as Kouga turned back around. "We arrived at the village after the attack. She's with the rest of the surviving villagers at the Buddhist temple not far from here, protected by a barrier."
"She better be," Kouga threatened quietly before looking around the camp. "Well we can settle this later. From the sounds of it, there're some cats that need killing out there."
"I don't remember anyone sayingyou'djoining," Inuyasha declared trying to seem disgusted by the thought.
Kouga smirked and sat down on a stump near the tent. "That's because I wasn't invited. Damn dogs think they can do it all themselves. If this doesn't work, I'm going to have those vermin felines crawling all over my territory. I'm here to make sure you mutts get the job done right the first time. I'm not about to be the only one left to clean up the mess."
"Keh, whatever, just don't get in my way. I can't be certain you won't get caught up in my wind scar," Inuyasha replied, secretly grateful for the wolf's aid.
"Whatever dog-breath, like I'd give you the chance."
The two spent the remainder of the night discussing the plans Yuudai had explained to Inuyasha earlier. Although he seemed a little put off with the hanyou being in charge, Kouga agreed to fight alongside him, just to make sure the half-demon stayed on target.
After finishing conversing with Kouga, Inuyasha left the camp. He abandoned his tent for a spot in the comfortingly high boughs of a tall magnolia tree that overlooked the future battlefield. He prayed Kagome and the others would be safe as he knew this battle would be footsteps from the shrine. Sighing heavily with the events of the day plaguing his mind once again, Inuyasha leaned his head on the rough bark, staring at the forthcoming sunrise as a dark cloud approached on the horizon.
Author's Note: Okay, I'm going to stop giving myself deadlines for updates as I can't seem to uphold them xD Sorry for my lateness, I will try to update whenever I get the chance.
Many, many thanks to all the reviewers on FF and MM. Happy (belated) New Year to you all!
Apologies to my Media Miner reviewers: There seems to be a problem with the site, I’ve been having difficulties uploading as a word document. The formatting is entirely messed up. I will try and address this matter. Until then, if the formatting bothers you, I suggest visiting the other site I post my work on. Thanks
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