Black Silk
Lady Nefertiti
Summary: When Bloodlines become estranged, the saying blood is thicker than water need not apply. *The Black and White challenge*
Coarse Language
Character Death
Chapter 5: Determined The sky had darkened considerably as Sesshomaru could see the fires from the torches being lighted; his guards were doubled during the night-time. He couldn’t have anything happen to his mate or his pups. Kagome had been silent this whole time they flew. He was concerned that she had gone into shock. He hoped that his generals had started torturing Inuyasha---as he had told them to do so. It would only be too pleasant to see Inuyasha’s dirty blood spilling over the floor. The audacity of the hanyou astounded him. Had he, Sesshomaru expected this of him? that he would do such a thing in the future to anger Sesshomaru? Did Inuyasha think he was safe from harm now since he had the approval and acceptance of many in court, not caring he was a hanyou?
He had told one of them to alert Daichi to meet with him in his study once he arrived. He was one of the assassins in his employ, the most senior and skilled one, who had shown his worth time and time again. Yes he would be perfect to use (even the general from the first unit of his army had been taken aback at the order) because the assassin was used in the most important situations and was kept in the backgrounds. No one really knew who he was. He was just another trainer at the dojo (right?)
Sesshomaru sighed as he touched down onto their balcony. He was going to put Kagome in their chambers first, alert the healers and Sango---she was the one who could always speak to Kagome as a sister would….to which he was glad about. The breeze picked up behind them as the sheer curtains blew in the wind.
At least the weather was good Sesshomaru thought grimly as he put his mate down on the sheets. She clutched onto him telling him to ‘not let go’. He kissed her forehead and said that they were back home, she was safe and Inuyasha was being taken care of. Still she didn’t seem relaxed.
A knock on the door and Sesshomaru stood to go and open it to reveal Sango with a worried expression. “I…uhh…Sesshomaru-sama…(she bowed) I heard you arrived and saw Inuyasha being dragged…well… is Kagome- chan okay?” she managed.
“Sango. This Sesshomaru has told you time and again that you don’t need to be so formal while our tachi is alone. Kagome…perhaps you should talk to her.” He stepped aside to let her pass by. He was sure Sango had found out or was trying to---to see what the hell was going on. Quite a determined friend she was---she also managed to keep the monk Miroku in check….who seemed to be behaving since in the castle or perhaps that’s just what he thought. She always looked after and cared for Kagome’s welfare even if his beloved mate didn’t realize it.
-Dungeons- A sound of a whip in the air…. Screams from prisoners… Banging of cell doors… Wails to free them from this misery…. Jeers of triumph from others (that they weren’t the ones being hurt) “Don’t hurt Kikyo! Just take it all out on me! She didn’t do anything at all!” Inuyasha said cringing as the torture continued on. A whip here, punches there and hell he was bleeding in various areas. Sheesh so this is what happened to prisoners down here? These demons were brutal! They didn’t really care who he was or what he did. They were following their ‘lords’ orders. How the hell could they see where they were hitting anyway? This place was dark as night! Black eeriness everywhere. Suddenly he heard a voice that didn’t make him feel better.
“Correct. The undead Miko did
nothing at all now did she?” A calm, collected voice said from behind him. Inuyasha couldn’t turn around to see but that soft and silky voice of his, the aura that was coming from him made goosebumps arise in Inuyasha. He knew one thing… that this demons behind him was not friendly and someone that needed to be taken seriously. He walked forward and stood before Inuyasha. His gray eyes piercing into Inuyasha that made him shiver. His expression revealed nothing about him. His dress said he was probably a soldier of high status since he came to interrogate the prince right? That’s all this was. Questioning.
Leaning against the wall, arms crossed he asked casually, “Think it’s very amusing do you? to touch the lady of the west---and so intimately hanyou? Perhaps you think you own her because she’s been with you for so long…oh excuse me…she’s never
been with you right?”
“Who are you?” Inuyasha asked coughing. Damn him! he was twisting words around and was damn good at it too! He peered into the darkness as he saw a cruel smirk. One that spoke of death....
The demon shrugged as if this was an unimportant question and now had one hand on the hilt of his sword. He was going to kill him? Would Sesshomaru really go as far as to kill his own brother? Just because of the bloodline? He always did say Inuyasha had dirty and tainted blood. Huh? He looked up from where he was chained.
“Daichi. A name you’ll be remembering
young prince.” He said walking closer. Inuyasha gulped. He was a dead dog….but just because he attacked his mate? He really didn’t
hurt her right?
“SESSHOMARU!!!!!” Inuyasha yelled trying to break free knowing that he probably would be able to hear him.
“Be silent hanyou.” He said looking annoyed.
“No you listen here you asshole. Who do you think you are marching into the western lands, thinking you own them and can give orders as you please?” Inuyasha started but was cut off---his face turning white suddenly.
A smirk from Daichi, revealing his sharp fangs. “One of the assassins of the west---employed by lord Sesshomaru. Of course you should’ve known that. Being of the royal family.” He said calmly.
Inuyasha swore he had just wet his pants then….Sesshomaru would never let him live. He should’ve known.
-Sesshomaru’s study- “You think it’s safe to leave now Shippo-kun?” Rin asked. They had been sitting here in the study near the fireplace (warm yes) but for the longest time! It was getting boring. And uncle Miroku who sat by them seemed to be deep in thought about something. He always was! and Auntie Sango seemed to like him too. She would never understand adults. She sighed as she plopped on the couch. Mama had arrived earlier. Yumi her personal maid had told her that but also said Rin would not---or anyone else be granted an audience with her highness. No one knew why. It was just an order they were all following.
“Rin. Be patient. I’m sure Sesshomaru-sama told you and Shippo to stay here to be safe from harm. Perhaps you should mediate like I do.” Miroku said eyes still closed. Rin frowned as she looked at him.
“Hnn…” she said sitting back down from where she was pacing not noticing how much she sounded like Sesshomaru. Well if nothing happened soon she was going to go find out what was going on herself and leave these two behind. She always explored on her own after all. But even in a castle, considered safe and protected there were always dark hallways and dangers lurking nearby.
Lady Nefertiti: Inuyasha, a dead dog? TBC…
