Chapter 6: Inuyasha
I'm old enough to know my likes and dislikes. I'm also old enough to know right from wrong. But according to my old man and Kazo I'm not old enough to practice sparing with Sesshomaru who was currently dong his fighting with my god brother Yoko Kurama. This was bullshit.
Koga was just as upset as I was. This, anyone could tell from the way his tail kept twitching from side to side and the way his bottom lip slipped between his teeth. God father Kazo told us both that being 120 and 140 wasn't near enough experience to spar against our brothers who were far older then we were. Koga didn't seem to think so, nor did I. I personally think he wants to fight Kurama for the same reason I wanted to fight my big brother. Just to have an excuse to touch.
His fascination with Kurama was as extreme as my fixation on Sesshomaru. Of course he would never admit to it. But it was painfully obvious in the way he always stared at him with those sparkling blue eyes. If I stared at Sesshomaru the way he did Rama, he'd explode into ashes.
I didn't know what I felt for my brother but I just knew that…I liked it. Everything about him made me smile or blush so easily. From the casual sway of his long flowing hair to the panther style stride of his walk. His entire aura just screamed perfection. Nothing was wrong with him in the least. Whenever he was near I would get these weird bubbling noises in my stomach. For a while I thought it just meant I had to go to the bathroom but after a while I discovered that it was nothing to worry about.
Sesshomaru's feelings towards me were a mystery. I didn't know whether or not he'd ever see me as anything more than a younger brother or a hanyou for that matter. Sometimes it seemed like he cared for me as more than a brother but I assume that's just wishful thinking on my part.
"He's beautiful isn't he? (È bello non è egli?)" Koga whispered low in our secret language we developed when we were children.
"Yea. (yea)" I replied back gazing at Sesshomaru's dodge and swing of his blade.
"Rama is just so cool. I wish I could just have one swing at him than he'd know how tough I am. (Rama è appena così fresco. Desidero che io potrei avere appena un'altalena a lui di saprebbe come sono.) "
"Keh, the only thing you'll show him is how much of a dumbass you are. (Keh,la sola cosa lei mostrerà è quanto di un dumbass che lei sono) " I teased jabbing him in the ribs.
Koga shoved me over into the grass laughing. "Oh and you think Sesshomaru will think you're strong? Please he'll wipe the floor with your ass any day. (Oh e lei pensa che Sesshomaru penserà che lei è forte? Per favore pulirà il pavimento con il suo asino qualunque giorno)"
I laughed with him dusting off the grass in my ears. "Yea whatever. (lo yea qualunque cosa)"
After our little fun fest, we went back to watching our graceful heroines battling against the other; Sesshomaru with his dojo sword while Kurama opted for his vine blade. The two were in perfect sync. Whenever Sesshomaru would strike with his sword, Kurama would know just how to dodge it or in reverse. Sesshomaru could predict Kurama's every move. It was almost as if they were fighting a mirror image of the other. That's probably why they were so close. Sometimes that made me feels as if they were…
"Do you ever think that they like each other?" Koga asked as if finishing the thoughts in my mind.
I shrugged sitting up next to him. "I don't think so. Maybe they just like fighting and talking."
"Yea and laughing and playing…"
"…and hugging and kissing"
"Eating and drinking…."
"…sleeping together, bathing together"
"And…."
Both our eyes shot into a terrified look of horror. "And maybe doing that together too." We both echoed with sinking feelings in our chests. Hell it'd make perfect sense, since they were both so perfect. They'd look great together. But hopefully we were wrong.
"What are you kits discussing?"
Kazo's voiced scared the living hell out of both of us when he stuck his head in between our heads.
"Geez God father do you have to be so goddamn nosey?"
"Yea Father, mind your own damn business."
Suddenly a hard thump landed on both our heads to render any weakling unconscious but for the two of us, we were going to be sore for a few days.
"Watch your mouths with me young kits. I didn't raise you two to use such language." Kazo said squeezing my ear and pulling Koga's tail with a twist.
"Oh Kami please stop! Kami I'm so sorry!" I screamed lending into the pinch to lessen the pain.
"Oh Inari Father I beg of you to let go!" Koga sat up blushing out of this world. Right he got pleasure while I got the pain. That was so unfair.
"Kazo what on earth are you doing to the pups?"
Oh thank god. Father was here. "Father, Godfather's being nosey."
InuTaisho looked at his ally than back at us than back to Kazo. "Unhand them Kazo, or we'll never make it in time for the festival."
"Of course." He said with a wide grin then gave us both another rough twist and turn before releasing us fully. "Come along children or we'll be late like your mutt of a father says."
Taisho shot a glare at the older fox. "Watch yourself fox."
Rolling his eyes Kazo cast a sideways glance at his best friend. "Your threats mean nothing to me dog." He taunted slapping his thick tail on Taisho's hip before heading off into the palace.
"Damned fool." I heard father gripe following off after him.
My eyes were close to tears after the ten second old inflicted pain lessened to a dull ache. I didn't want to see or touch anyone until the sting went away. Yes it was one of those pains where if someone touched you were likely to kick their ass out of principle.
"Damn Father can be such a fucking prick." Koga said rubbing his sore tail, flecking it side to side to make sure it still works.
"Yea he's such an asshole. But hey we might as well get ready to go. The festival already started and I want a sugar cloud."
"Yea me too."
Just when we were getting off the grass my body was tackled roughly to the ground by a larger form. The blow left me feeling slightly light headed with a beaming sun directly in my eyes preventing me from seeing who my attacker was. A second later I felt something sharp and pointy trailing over my cheek, traveling lower down to my neck. "Hey what the hell?"
"You should remember to keep your guard up little brother." Oh dear Kami my attacker was Sesshomaru.
I was almost positive my cheeks were the same color as my blood right now. His hips were saddled over my own slightly bending my you-know-what. "Uh Sesshomaru you're umm s-siting on my ummm…" Oh yea that was smooth.
Sesshomaru chuckled lending forward. "I know what I'm sitting on Inuyasha..." Oh my god his voice was so deep and lustful. "...and you know what?"
"What?" I breathe not realizing I'd been holding my breath.
"I think you like it too." Then to my horror, Sesshomaru nuzzled his mouth against my ear and tugged it between his teeth.
My eyes rolled to the back of my head, my air supply left my lungs and I was sure my heart was beating loud enough for everyone to hear. "S-S-Sessho…"
"Dammit Kurama would you get off of me!" Koga screamed bucking his hips up.
Yoko smiled pinning Koga's hands over his head. "Not so fast little kit. I think you enjoy my manhandling you."
"Oh right as if I want to have your big ass hands on me."
"Hmm been paying attention to detail have you?"
"Shut up would ya?"
Why was Koga lying? He knew damn well he loved when Kurama played rough with him. Hell he would pray for it to happen every time they got together.
"Come on stupid. Get off me. You're heavy as hell."
I twisted my head over temporarily forgetting the heavy weight on my scrotum in time to see Yoko bend his long frame forward to whisper something in Koga's pointy ear. Neither I nor Sesshomaru could understand what he said because he spoke in their Youko language. Whatever he said though had Koga's face as red as their mango trees out back.
"I hate you." Koga grumbled when Yoko sat back on his hunches.
"I love you too little brother."
Sesshomaru's weight shifted to the side finally giving me the relief I needed to let me breathe properly. My stomach felt like a squishy squash. "Damn Sessho you could've warned me you were gonna pounce. Geez."
"And risk not having my entertainment?"
"Yes little kit. Would you two really deny us our only leisure moments? I think not." Yoko's yellow eyes winked as he hopped off of Koga's chest. "Come now little ones or we'll be late for the festive activities."
And just like that the two of them walked off into the castle. The two were such perfect creeps. With such long flowing hair, wonder muscular bodies, and a nice set of round flexing…
"Damn Rama's such a goddamn pervert." Koga fussed cutting into my naughty thoughts
"What did he say?" I asked keeping my eyes on that bushy tail and lovely specimen attached to my brother's backside.
Koga's tanned face became a sharp shade of crimson red as he glared at our brothers retreating backs. "Vous avez l'air magnifique en dessous de moi Koga. Hmm si délicieux"
"Ooook do I look like a Youko to you?"
Koga's blush became even hotter. "Geez you're so stupid. He said that I looked good underneath him… and that I looked uhh…delicious…."
I didn't hear that last part. "He said what?"
"He said I looked… delicious." That time was a bit louder but I still didn't hear it.
"HE SAID I WAS DELICIOUS!"
Oh yea I knew he said that. I just wanted to hear him say it. Lucky ass. He should be happy Yoko is even bold enough to say chat mind of stuff to him. I have to always wonder and guess what it would be like for Sesshomaru to say that kind of stuff to me.
"Come on. Father and everyone else are probably waiting at the front gates for us."
I nodded walking alongside him with my hands plastered behind my head. This has recently become my favorite method of walking although Father doesn't approve saying it's unbecoming of a prince to walk like a slouch. To hell with that. I rarely listen to either of my old men anyway.
We took our precious time meeting our family at the front gate who weren't looking so pleased with our lazy arrival.
"Do you think we could've waited any longer for you your highnesses?" God father said impatiently.
Koga sent his sky blue eyes to the heavens. "Sheesh Old man you'd think we were going to miss the fun. It's not like you and Rama haven't always kept everyone waiting with brushing your hair like some girly vixens."
I'll admit maybe there were times were I seemed bold and reckless but I had nothing on Koga's smart mouth. There was no way in hell I was going to be caught dead in the middle of that cross fire. Which was about to shoot off very soon based on the way Lord Kazo was reaching into his hair for a seed. I already knew was about to happen and wisely inched away like a traitor without warning my friend. He was about to find out in
three, two, one… "OW-OW-OW-OW-OW!" Koga sprinted around my father where I was currently hiding rubbing his sore behind.
"What the hell was that for Father?" Koga shouted near tears.
Kazo retracted his thorn less rose whip and placed it back in his hair. "For that smart mouth. Next time learn to bite your tongue when speaking disrespectfully to your elders. Do you understand me?"
Koga sniffled turning his head away with plenty of attitude. The fool has gone mad. Now I know he was a glutton for punishment.
The old fox bent down to twist his son's head to face him. "I won't repeat myself Koga. The next time my whip will do my talking for me."
I snickered as Koga's bottom lip poked out as he nodded his head and licked Kazo's face in apology.
"Good kit. Now let us be off."
Kurama picked up a crying Koga following after his Father.
I grabbed one of Father's one legs and enjoyed the ride. This was the easiest way to travel that's for sure. Besides we would save time this way anyway. For every step he did equaled about five paces for me.
We arrived at the wild colors, crazy decorations and mega masses of people and demons walking around in a fit of fun. I vaguely remember my times here at the Fest of Fools but I do remember all the stories Sesshomaru would tell me. He told me once that no one ever had to worry about discrimination because it was a time for everyone to get along. I liked that idea.
Occasionally we'd get a lot of people waving at us or bowing for some reason. Maybe because we were royalty. I didn't grasp the whole difference entirely between us and them. If you didn't count our skin and hair, we were just basic people.
"Oh oh oh Father look!" Koga said excitedly pointing at a stand.
I looked up around Father's leg to see what my friend was so happy about. Than that's when I fell in love. Mountains upon mountains of sugar clouds the size of my head were set dangling on brown sticks just calling out to me. They were saying Inuyasha, Inuyasha come eat me Oh please master Inuyasha come eat us. Oh I couldn't say no to something so sweet now could I?
Koga squeezed out of Yoko's arms falling to the ground and snatched me by my arm. "Come on mutt! They're calling!" He howled and dashed off the quickest I've ever seen as he hurried off to the crying candies.
"Hey wait for me!" I called out catching up to his speed.
The run for the candies soon turned into a confidence race between us. Being that Koga was older than me, he was easily pushing up ahead. "Hey no fair!"
"Sorry mutt. But you know when it comes to my speed you'll never catch—"
"Koga, Inuyasha watch it!" InuTaisho yelled.
But the warning came too late as we slammed into two thick tall poles.
"Dammit!" We cried holding our sore foreheads. Whatever we hit was strong enough to form bumps on our heads.
"Grr what did we hit?" I said looking over at Koga who I noticed wasn't complaining like I was but staring up at the two poles we ran into.
"Koga? Yo Koga?" Still no answer. What was up these poles that had my friend so I wouldn't say afraid more like curiously caution?
So I had a look for myself and when I saw the so called poles were actually a long pair of black puffy pants legs caused my gold eyes to look up into a pair of deep emerald green.
This person was demon judging by his skin coloring and hair. I've never seen anyone with skin as gray as his. It almost looked…cold. His hair was the longest I've ever seen nearly grazing the ground in long wavy inky Black Ocean. Two long locks of hair framed his angled face, brushing against his cheekbones. And he was tall. Really, really, tall. I thought only Father and God father had such heights but this guy here. He probably topped my father by at least two inches.
"Well what do we have here?" The stranger said in a voice so deep I felt it in my tummy.
Mr. Tall, gray and green, bent down to one knee hoisting me and Koga up by our kimonos before placing us on the ground, dusting off our clothes. "There now. Do you think you'll be able to speak or has a cat got your tongues?" He teased.
A cat insult is a low blow for all canine demons so we took that to heart. "Hey asshole we—"
"Children!" Before we could begin our lined up words of hate for the guy we looked behind us to see Kazo and InuTaisho approaching with the meanest looks we'd ever seen. Father looked so angry, my instincts told me to cower back thinking that his rage was aimed for me. Koga's must've thought the same thing as he glanced down to the ground keep his eyes away from Kazo.
"Come here." He ordered.
Me and Koga quickly went over thinking we were about to be punished for a crime we somehow committed without knowing it. But instead of getting slapped, we were pushed behind Kazo in a protective manner. "What are you doing here?" He growled menacingly.
Sesshomaru, Kurama and Father all came to stand by God father, each with their own angry face.
"Well, well it seems my day is about to get very interesting." The tall man chuckled.
The dog lord stepped forward. "What business do you have here?" He snapped.
"Why I came to enjoy the festival as you and your…" His green eyes settled on me and Koga. "…children here."
Kazo's nose crunched up as if he smelled something awful. "Stay away from my kits Dragon unless you wish for an early death."
Whoa a dragon? This man was a dragon? No wonder god father and father disliked his ass. Sesshomaru told me once that the dragons were the cause of the Great War nearly 600 years ago. The casualties were sky high. Nearly half the western and eastern lands were wiped out. Plus add to the fact that they were ruthless creatures with who were well known for devouring humans and an occasional demon, no really like these guys too much. Creepy.
The dragon man's smile turned into an icy grin. "Kazo are…you threatening me?
"Lord Yoko Kazo makes no threats dragon. He only makes assure promises of painful deaths." God father pushed us further back behind him. "Now answer Taisho's question. What business do you have here?"
Looking around at the four faces of youth the dragon bravely stepped forward until he stood toe to toe with Kazo and InuTaisho. "It's as I already answered Kazo." He glanced between the two of them before his weird green eyes fell down to us. "I came to enjoy the fun the same as you have."
"I doubt that."
Mr. Dragon ignored that comment turning his sights on the shorter demons standing beside each other to his left. "Yoko Kurama and Sesshomaru. You two have grown quite well considering you still haven't fully matured yet."
I watched as Rama and Sessho bowed their heads politely without being angry.
"You may rise."
He ordered. They did but with raging golden eyes. How the hell were they polite one minute than angry the next? Geez my brothers were weird. But still something wasn't right about this guy.
Suddenly the dragon zipped over to stand in front of them faster than I'd ever seen. It was so fast I was still staring at the spot where he once was before realizing that he moved. "I must say my friends, your sons have grown into fine looking young demons. Finer than most I've seen in my lands." Without warning both his hands darted out to cup both of the young canines jaws twisting them from side to side having a view of their profiles.
Kurama and Sesshomaru held their cold glare as their faces were maneuvered around to the older demon's will but neither of them made a move to remove his hand away.
Kazo's angry clearly clouded his mind as he jumped between him and our brothers, smacking his hand away. "I told you to stay away from my kits Dragon lest you do want a taste of my death plant!" His claws reached behind to push his sons back.
The dragon laughed at my over protective god father's actions. "Calm yourself Kazo. These two no longer interest me. Actually my sights have settled for bigger fisher. Or rather small fish that will soon be bigger fish."
InuTaisho frowned. "What are you on about?"
Two boot clad feet came to stand in front of me and Koga. "These two are who I really want."
Was he talking about us? I don't want him. I'm pretty sure Koga wasn't interested in dragons too. Besides cold blood and warm blood doesn't mix.
"Over my dead body." Taisho barked. "What makes you think I'll allow you to have any of my children you pathetic beast."
"Name calling is beneath us InuTaisho. So let's reframe it. We're not children anymore."
Kazo took a deep breath before speaking again. "What is it you want with my youngest sons?"
Dragon man flung his jet black hair over his shoulder smiling. "I got word of their…special gifts and I see the rumors are true based off of their submissive youki."
"Hey what gifts is he talking about?" I asked.
"Quiet Inuyasha. It's not our place to speak when lords are discussing matters." Kurama said coming to take me and Koga over to stand by him and Sesshomaru.
"Oh my you haven't told them have you?" He said accusingly at our fathers. "Well I guess I'll be the one to break the news to them."
"No you won't." Kazo said.
"Oh and who will stop me? Surely not you."
"Yes me."
Turning around his cocky smirk gone, the dragon demon came to stand directly in my god father's face. "Yoko Kazo," he began in a low whisper. "Unless you want everyone to know our little secret, I suggest you keep your mouth shut with the threats." He grinned at the quiet gasp from Kazo's lips and watched his once perky eyes sag against his head. "That's what I thought." Taunted the dragon lord placing a slow kiss on Kazo's cheek. "Remember you still owe me."
InuTaisho stomped over to stand in front of his friend. "Don't you ever, ever place a hand on him again! Do you understand? Don't ever touch him!"
A soft chuckle sounded from the enemy. "My, my. Possessive are we?"
"No I just don't want to see your disgusting claws touching something worth more than all your lands."
"Taisho…" Kazo whispered in shock of what his friend just said.
Sesshomaru and Kurama smiled.
Koga and I just shrugged.
"Hm what a nice bonded family you all are. Such a pity considering how circumstances were years ago, things would be different. But that's a story for another time."
He took a step back shrugging his wide shoulders slightly. "You're both being very greedy my fellow demon lords. Keeping two handsome sons and two incredibly beautiful pups with the ability to carry children. I see no harm in me taking the boys off your hands.
I didn't understand what he was talking about and I don't think Koga did either. But whatever he said caused Rama and Sessho to gasp. I really wanted to ask them what was so surprising but remembered what Yoko said about being quiet.
"How did you come about this information beast?" Kazo snarled
"Come now Fox. I am older than you and Taisho. Surely you know my abilities in sensing the aura of mere children is child's play." Then he went to explain how he obtained this knowledge. "Inuyasha being that he is a half demon gained his ability through a gene carried down by the Inu pack's bloodline that only occurs every 15 or so generations. The boy was fortunate to inherit that gene through his demon blood, thus possessing what he has now nestled in his body."
The dragon then went to Koga. "Kazo your adopted son is a rare breed of wolf. His blue eyes and tanned skin are recessive properties. Only one known clan of wolves possessed these traits and they were wiped out completely 200 years ago. Males and Females of those packs both were able to give birth to cubs to ensure a longer lifeline for their packs. Unfortunately that was seen as an invaluable asset and they were killed until completely extinct. Somehow young Koga was able to squeeze between the cracks."
Koga ducked back behind Yoko to erase the dragon's weird stare.
"Hm if given the proper mates these two could produce the most powerful soldiers and warriors known to any kingdom. I sense great potential in both of them that could prove most beneficial for my kingdom as well as yours."
InuTaisho shook his head. "No I will not have my sons used as a ploy to gain more power."
"Surely you will reconsider this. If I am refused, once words goes out to the other kingdoms about the gifts of these children do you think I will be the only suitor? Ha! Every king, queen or noble ruler will each have a go at gaining the hands of these young princes. Some will bride, some will lie, some will even…attempt to take them from you –"
"Enough! I've had enough of your nonsense!" Kazo roared angrily. "My sons will not be used for your satiety in power."
A low laugh rumbled deep in the gray man's chest as he turned on his heel heading off. "Do not consider me the only threat to their welfares Kazo. In another 100 years I will return to state my offer again when they have matured a little more." He stopped in his leave to give a sideways glance at my fathers. "And if I am denied what I want…well expect a series of unfortunate events to take place upon both your kingdoms…Farewell."
With that said we watched the dragon leave vanishing into thin air. Koga and I looked around frantically for the guy to see if he'd reappear again but nothing happened. He just poof and disappeared.
"Damn him." Kazo mumbled releasing the hot air in his chest. Suddenly his blue eyes flashed a diamond cold blue. "I will not allow him to have my sons. I will die before he lays a finger on them!"
"Calm yourself Kazo." Taisho said placing a hand on his heated friend's shoulder. "We both know what he's capable of but we also know he'll keep his word in returning in 100 years."
Kazo tsked his lips. "Exactly. He would choose when they would experience their first heat. The bastard."
"Yes but don't let him get you riled up. I hate…seeing you like this."
As if remembering that Father's hand was on his shoulder Kazo brushed it away stepping away from him. "Listen Taisho, I would greatly appreciate it if you didn't try to protect me as if I were some helpless vixen in distress. I am just as powerful as you are and can easily hold my own against him."
"Yes I know. My apologies for being so foolish."
Kazo sighed. "Don't worry about it. Let's-Let's just get back to the festival. I refused to let that demon ruin my day."
"Alright."
The two demon lords walked off into the crowd of people with us following behind them. We all walked quietly around the pretty sights and sounds trying to forget that we were visited by some loser with an attitude but the efforts were fruitless. He had succeeded in messing up a fun day and Kazo decided to call the day early and we all headed back to the castle for dinner.
Kazo and InuTaisho were in front of us talking, I was holding Sesshomaru's hand and Koga was wrapped in Kurama's arms resting against his chest.
"Sesshomaru?" I called out of the blue.
"Yes?"
"Who was that demon man?"
Koga looked up at Sesshomaru as well to hear the answer.
At first he was reluctant to answer until Kurama gave him the nod to speak on it.
Sesshomaru returned the nod before giving me the name of the demon I was sure I'd remember for ver.
"His name is…Ryuukotsesui."
TBC: Yes I know. Why use the dragon as an enemy right? Well Naraku is wayyy overused and I just prefer the dragon better for this. I wonder how Koga will take all of this in the next chapter. ^_^ Oh and about the languages from time to time we might see them speaking in another langauge. Inu/Kog's is Italian (supposedly made up). Youko demons speak french and Inu demons speak Spanish but it's just seen as there native tongue. But I won't do it that often but IT WILL be in their lemons.
