InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Western Lands ❯ The Aftermath ( Chapter 1 )
[ A - All Readers ]
By: 0nimusha 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 12.24.2007 | Updated On: 12.24.2007 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.3K | Visits: 232 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Adventure | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 12.24.2007 | Updated On: 12.24.2007 | Pages: 1 | Words: 1.3K | Visits: 232 | Status: Work In Progress
In Western Lands
~~~~ A/n: I don't own Inu and comp. Or the song 'In Western Lands' But I do own all other persons in my fic. All rights reserved. ~~~~
~~~~ A/n: I don't own Inu and comp. Or the song 'In Western Lands' But I do own all other persons in my fic. All rights reserved. ~~~~
Chapter 1
The After-math
In western lands beneath the sun the flowers may rise in the spring, The trees may-bud, the waters run, the merry finches sing. Or there may-be 'tis cloudless night and swaying beeches bear The Eleven-stars as jewels white amide their branching hair.
** I am standing here on the edge of a remote cliff that is over looking most of my lands. My Western Lands. I am scanning the horizon for anymore that can cause a threat to my lands.
My golden eyes are hard and cold as I look hither and thither over my lands. My white mane blows in the night breeze as I take in its scents. Good. There is nothing more to cause a threat.
I am now looking below me; at the carnage and death that now litters my landscape. I can see the palace from here, but there is not much of it to look at now. No matter. It can be re-built. But life's on the other hand... So many lives were lost these last few days.
Though here at journey's end I lie in darkness buried deep, Beyond all towers strong and high, beyond all mountains steep, Above all shadows rides the Sun and Stars forever dwell: I will not say the Day is done, nor bid the stars farewell.
** Someone once told me 'The brightest future begins with a forgotten past.' Unfortunely, it is easier to say than to do for everyone here, especially myself. This battle was long, hard and very devastating to all involved, including the remaining Dog Clans: The Blacks, Yellows, Grey, Browns and the Reds. As for the White Dog Daimyo, all that remains of my father's line is myself, mate and unborn pup. A chill shoots through my spine at the thought that I had almost lost them to this battle.
I had deposited my mate in a secured location before the battle began that also contained those who could not fight: the young, old and now my pregnant mate. But some how the enemy found away to breech a way in. I had only enough time to grab her...The loss there alone was heavy. Luckily, to my advantage, the enemy had not gotten wind of a secret cave off the side of the palace and I was able to steal away from the battle long enough to put her there and cover any scents I may leave. Then I resumed with the battle... "The enemy..." I shuddered at the thought of the enemy. "Damn that basterd Naraku...at least he's burning is hell now." Just then I heard movement approaching me from behind, the breeze that was blowing my hair, shifted, and exposed it's scent to me.
"General, the clean up is complete. The loyal and valiant have been buried. What is to be come of the rest?" I turned around to face my Captain, Kouga. He was in his true wolf form, as was what was left of my army. I kept my emotions concealed under my stone cold mask.
"Burn 'em." I said in a toneless voice. "What of the girl, Rin?" I asked be fore he left.
"She has been located sir. Along with some others that have sought refuge in a small cave just beyond the river."
"Very well, have them relocated to the cave my mate occupies. There should be enough supplies there for a few days at least."
"Yes General. And what of Jakens sir."
"Is he dead?"
"Yes sir. Valiantly, from what I hear. Brought Rin and the others to the safety of that cave. Then ran back into battle to protect them when the enemy came close."
"I see. So the fool finally did something right for a change. Have him buried along with the others Captain Kouga...And Captain..."
Yes sir."
"Is she still with pup?" I questioned, not being able to hide the sound of hopefulness in my voice.
"Yes sir, she is."
"Very well. See to it that you, yourself, watch over her and my mate until I have come for them." I turned my gaze back to the landscape. "I must leave now to search for my brother." I then gripped Tetsusaiga tighter until my knuckles turned white.
"Sir, there is no need. I know of where he lies. He has not been moved since you last saw of him." I nodded to him in response "Kouga, return to the cave and wait."
***Flash-back***
It's been four days now. And so far I don't see any end in sight. All I see 'round me is death as far as my eyes can see. Demons are everywhere, coming from Kami knows where. Every size and type are here battling. Battling for what though...the Shikon no Tama?? It has already been restored and used. So, the normal demons can't have it now. But..Naraku is not a normal demon. He still lusts after it. Killing anyone and anything that dares oppose him. This is probably why there are so many working for him now. To scared to stand up to him. Ha!! The fools.
When Naraku learned the Shikon no Tama was in the Western Lands, he launched a full out war to get at it. Ha!! Fortunately for us, we had him out numbered greatly. We were able to call on the aid of the other Dog Clans through out the neighboring lands to help us, the White Dog Daimyo. Thanks to our father building such trust...devotion...and loyalty into the other Clans, there was no hesitation in their response to us.
But shortly after the battle ensued, Naraku unleashed clouds of his poisonous bee creatures into the battle. It was a horrible. The poison, which infected in to its victims, were granted a slow and painful death. Many of the palaces army was annihilated by this one act, as well as a heavy loss to all the Clans, to the point where the Yellows, And Reds have perished forever.
Now the tables have been turned dramatically against us. I can see my brother slashing and clawing his way to Naraku. All of a sudden there came a mighty howl from the East. Then an answering howl from the West. Soon howls came from all around us. My brother stooped in his tracks and gave an all mighty howl back. There were movements on the sidelines of the battlefield. I rushed to my brother's side and was about to ask him as to what was going on. He didn't answer me, instead, glanced a shot a distance away.
And there came toward us, the last being I thought to see on a battlefield. Kouga, Prince of the Wolf youkai tribe, and his whole pack. Word had gotten to him of our need for allies and he is here to answer that call for help. So we swore him into our army and made him Captain. With this turn of events, we were finally able to make some progress.
In western lands beneath the sun the flowers may rise in the spring, The trees may-bud, the waters run, the merry finches sing. Or there may-be 'tis cloudless night and swaying beeches bear The Eleven-stars as jewels white amide their branching hair.
** I am standing here on the edge of a remote cliff that is over looking most of my lands. My Western Lands. I am scanning the horizon for anymore that can cause a threat to my lands.
My golden eyes are hard and cold as I look hither and thither over my lands. My white mane blows in the night breeze as I take in its scents. Good. There is nothing more to cause a threat.
I am now looking below me; at the carnage and death that now litters my landscape. I can see the palace from here, but there is not much of it to look at now. No matter. It can be re-built. But life's on the other hand... So many lives were lost these last few days.
Though here at journey's end I lie in darkness buried deep, Beyond all towers strong and high, beyond all mountains steep, Above all shadows rides the Sun and Stars forever dwell: I will not say the Day is done, nor bid the stars farewell.
** Someone once told me 'The brightest future begins with a forgotten past.' Unfortunely, it is easier to say than to do for everyone here, especially myself. This battle was long, hard and very devastating to all involved, including the remaining Dog Clans: The Blacks, Yellows, Grey, Browns and the Reds. As for the White Dog Daimyo, all that remains of my father's line is myself, mate and unborn pup. A chill shoots through my spine at the thought that I had almost lost them to this battle.
I had deposited my mate in a secured location before the battle began that also contained those who could not fight: the young, old and now my pregnant mate. But some how the enemy found away to breech a way in. I had only enough time to grab her...The loss there alone was heavy. Luckily, to my advantage, the enemy had not gotten wind of a secret cave off the side of the palace and I was able to steal away from the battle long enough to put her there and cover any scents I may leave. Then I resumed with the battle... "The enemy..." I shuddered at the thought of the enemy. "Damn that basterd Naraku...at least he's burning is hell now." Just then I heard movement approaching me from behind, the breeze that was blowing my hair, shifted, and exposed it's scent to me.
"General, the clean up is complete. The loyal and valiant have been buried. What is to be come of the rest?" I turned around to face my Captain, Kouga. He was in his true wolf form, as was what was left of my army. I kept my emotions concealed under my stone cold mask.
"Burn 'em." I said in a toneless voice. "What of the girl, Rin?" I asked be fore he left.
"She has been located sir. Along with some others that have sought refuge in a small cave just beyond the river."
"Very well, have them relocated to the cave my mate occupies. There should be enough supplies there for a few days at least."
"Yes General. And what of Jakens sir."
"Is he dead?"
"Yes sir. Valiantly, from what I hear. Brought Rin and the others to the safety of that cave. Then ran back into battle to protect them when the enemy came close."
"I see. So the fool finally did something right for a change. Have him buried along with the others Captain Kouga...And Captain..."
Yes sir."
"Is she still with pup?" I questioned, not being able to hide the sound of hopefulness in my voice.
"Yes sir, she is."
"Very well. See to it that you, yourself, watch over her and my mate until I have come for them." I turned my gaze back to the landscape. "I must leave now to search for my brother." I then gripped Tetsusaiga tighter until my knuckles turned white.
"Sir, there is no need. I know of where he lies. He has not been moved since you last saw of him." I nodded to him in response "Kouga, return to the cave and wait."
***Flash-back***
It's been four days now. And so far I don't see any end in sight. All I see 'round me is death as far as my eyes can see. Demons are everywhere, coming from Kami knows where. Every size and type are here battling. Battling for what though...the Shikon no Tama?? It has already been restored and used. So, the normal demons can't have it now. But..Naraku is not a normal demon. He still lusts after it. Killing anyone and anything that dares oppose him. This is probably why there are so many working for him now. To scared to stand up to him. Ha!! The fools.
When Naraku learned the Shikon no Tama was in the Western Lands, he launched a full out war to get at it. Ha!! Fortunately for us, we had him out numbered greatly. We were able to call on the aid of the other Dog Clans through out the neighboring lands to help us, the White Dog Daimyo. Thanks to our father building such trust...devotion...and loyalty into the other Clans, there was no hesitation in their response to us.
But shortly after the battle ensued, Naraku unleashed clouds of his poisonous bee creatures into the battle. It was a horrible. The poison, which infected in to its victims, were granted a slow and painful death. Many of the palaces army was annihilated by this one act, as well as a heavy loss to all the Clans, to the point where the Yellows, And Reds have perished forever.
Now the tables have been turned dramatically against us. I can see my brother slashing and clawing his way to Naraku. All of a sudden there came a mighty howl from the East. Then an answering howl from the West. Soon howls came from all around us. My brother stooped in his tracks and gave an all mighty howl back. There were movements on the sidelines of the battlefield. I rushed to my brother's side and was about to ask him as to what was going on. He didn't answer me, instead, glanced a shot a distance away.
And there came toward us, the last being I thought to see on a battlefield. Kouga, Prince of the Wolf youkai tribe, and his whole pack. Word had gotten to him of our need for allies and he is here to answer that call for help. So we swore him into our army and made him Captain. With this turn of events, we were finally able to make some progress.