Sunday, February 12, 2006

Mesuinu: a tale of Inuyasha
*episode 20*

“I’ll…I’ll come home.”
Mesu’s father says, “That is no longer enough. I need you to obey my will and accept the mate I have chosen for you.” She says, “Put him down and we’ll talk. He isn’t going anywhere.” He drops Inuyasha and his claws slowly lose the energy they had accumulated. He turns to her and says, “These western lords can no longer be allowed to act recklessly on their own. We must bring lord Sesshomaru into our fold; we must gain control of him for his sake as well as our own. You have been chosen to connect him to us; you will be his mate. Do so, and I will spare the mongrel.” There is a long empty moment; then Mesu lets go of her brother’s throat. She makes the smallest inclination of her head; but her acceptance is obvious. She says, “Give us 5 minutes alone; then I’ll go.” Her father nods curtly; he then says, “Do not try to run; or he will die. Yaibamaru, tend to your weak brothers.” The younger demon does indeed go to his brothers and begin to examine their wounds; meanwhile the old one walks to an aloof distance giving Inuyasha and Mesu a modicum of privacy. She walks over to where he kneels, she tilts his chin up so she can look at the bruises her father had left on his throat, and she says, “You’re a mess; you know that?” Inuyasha says, attempting to not be overheard, “Just keep talking; 5 minutes is all I need, then I’ll be back on my feet. You were right, we can’t beat them; so we run.” She shakes her head, “Inuyasha, you won’t be able to run again any time soon. No, I’m going to your brother; that’s how it has to be.” Dropping the quiet voice, Inuyasha blurts out, “He’s not the one you want: I am!” She looks at him questioningly. He blushes and can’t meet her eyes. Going back to speaking softly, he says, “I…I know you were watching me, when I bathed in the hot spring. I could smell you; you smelled like…” She says, “Go ahead and say it.” Blushing even more, he says, “You smelled like a bitch in heat.” She drops to one knee and puts a hand on his cheek. She says, “That sounds about right; and in a perfect world that would be enough. But right now I either do what my father tells me; or watch you die. I think that’s a real easy choice.” Inuyasha is about to object; but she silences him with a brief kiss. She then stands and turns to her father, “I’m ready.” The old demon nods, he says, “Yaibamaru, bring him.” As her brother walks to collect Inuyasha, Mesu says, “Now wait just a minute!” Her father interjects, “I wish I could accept your word of honor; but you have proven time and time again that honor means nothing to you. We will bring the half-breed with us as insurance. However, I give you my word that after Sesshomaru has taken you as his mate; the half-breed will be released. You know that I will hold true to that.” Yaibamaru walks to Inuyasha; he tries to grab him but Inuyasha resists. Yaibamaru hits him until he stops moving; then he throws him over his shoulder and turns to his father. The father says, “Very well, let us go.”
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Saturday, February 11, 2006

Mesuinu: a tale of Inuyasha
*episode 19*

Inuyasha and Mesu are running at his top speed, but the four demonic auras are quickly closing the distance. When they strike, they go for Mesu first. Debamaru and Yarimaru close on either side of her and draw her into double combat. Inuyasha turns to help her; but he is struck by Yaibamaru and he goes flying. Inuyasha turns to face him; but it is already too late. Yaibamaru moves past Inuyasha in a blur of motion, he then goes back on the other side before the half-breed can respond. Yaibamaru stops with his back to Inuyasha and raises the claws of one hand; they are dripping with blood. It is at this moment that Inuyasha finds that he can no longer stand upright. As he falls, the pain from the two chunks of flesh and mussel Yaibamaru tore out of his legs registers. As Inuyasha howls in pain; he vaguely realizes that Yaibamaru now has him at his mercy. As he looks up awaiting the final blow; he is mildly surprised to see Yaibamaru simply standing there looking off to Inuyasha’s left. Inuyasha turns to his left, just in time to see the big old demon who grabs him by the throat with his left hand and lifts him off the ground. The old demon draws his right hand in front of Inuyasha’s face. His claws begin to glow bright orange and Inuyasha can feel the intense heat preparing to char his brain to a cinder. Suddenly, Mesu shouts, “Stop!” Both Inuyasha and her father turn to her. One of her twins brothers is lying on the ground clutching huge open wounds; she is holding the other by the throat with her claws already drawing blood. She says, “Drop him.” Her father says, “You’ll have to do better than that; I have three more and that isn’t even my heir.” He prepares to strike; but she calls, “Stop! I’ll…I’ll come home.”
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Friday, February 10, 2006

Mesuinu: a tale of Inuyasha
*episode 18*

The next day, Mesu and Inuyasha set out running again. However, suddenly, a great demonic aura appears ahead of them. Before they can react, they find themselves face to face with a mighty demon. Inuyasha says, “Sesshomaru? No…” Mesu says, “Yaibamaru.” The demon steps toward them and addresses Mesu, “Sister, I come baring your first and last warning. Surrender this beast to us now; or father cannot guaranty your safety. He will bring death to the half-breed; and his wrath knows no bounds. Leave the creature now; for your own sake.” Mesu says, “I won’t abandon him; he’s my friend.” Yaibamaru says, “To protect a friend, is admirable; and almost always noble. However, there is never any honor in disobeying the will of your father and your clan. If you continue to ignore father’s instructions, you will die without honor or family.” Mesu says, “You can take your honor and shove it! If you try to kill my friend, I’ll try to kill you right back; and that goes for father as well. Remember, brother, the same blood flows through our veins; and I am not weak.” Her brother responds, “No, you are not. But you are a fool if you think you can stand against father in single combat; let alone with me at his side. Enough, we have said all that must be said. I will carry your words to father; and then we will resume the hunt.” He begins to walk past them, back in the direction of his father and brothers. Mesu says, “Wait; you know him best, is there a way to stop father from killing him?” Yaibamaru turns to her and says two little words; then he turns back and continues on his way. Those two words that he said were, “Come home.”
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Thursday, February 9, 2006

Mesuinu: a tale of Inuyasha
*episode 17*

Inuyasha and Mesu have been running for several hours since the attack of the twins. In that time, the demonic auras have not moved toward them; or at all as far as they can tell. As the sun sets, Mesu stops. She turns to Inuyasha and he turns to her. The both say in sync, “We should stop now.” This brings slight smiles to both their faces. Mesu says, “You go first.” Inuyasha says, “No, you.” Mesu says, “My father won’t come after us until midday tomorrow. He sent the twins to test us. Next he’ll tend his wounds, regroup, and launch a fresh offensive in the morning. He’s a methodical bastered. So is Yaibamaru. What were you going to say?” Inuyasha says, “I’ve been trying to figure out how to tell you this; I can’t move tonight. You see, there won’t be a moon tonight.” Mesu says, “What’s that have to do with us moving?” He turns and paces in indecision; finally he says, “This has to stay secret; nobody knows. You see, every month, on the night of the new moon, I stop bein a half-demon. If your father caught up to us tonight, he’d find you and a mortal.” She says, “You tell me now?!?” He says, “I wasn’t sure if I should tell you; I’m still not. If anyone ever found out…” She says, “I get the picture. So it’s a good thing that we have the night off.” Inuyasha builds a fire and they sit down together in the light of the setting sun. Eventually, Inuyasha says, “So how many brothers do ya have anyway?” She says, “4; broke my father heart the day I turned out not to be number 5. You’ve met the stupid twins. Then there’s Ryuumaru; I don’t think we’ll have to worry about him.” Inuyasha says, “Why not?” She says, “Just trust me, he’s not here. That leaves the oldest of our brood, father’s heir and favorite; Yaibamaru. He’s dangerous; like his father. They will come after us tomorrow; and the Iron Reaver won’t work on them.” Inuyasha nods; he turns to the west and watches as the sun disappears. Mesu’s eyes aren’t on the sunset; she watches her companion as he transforms. He turns to her with trusting; but questioning purple eyes. She says, “I must say, I miss the ears; but this is fine too; if it’s only for one night. Now human or not; you need to sleep. We have to set out at dawn tomorrow.” Inuyasha nods and lies back. He says, “Mesu, I want you to hear something I’ve been thinking about. It’s just an idea; not a proposal or anything. I’m half-demon; that means I’m weak, I know that. But if I had kids with a full-blooded demon, they’d more demon than me. They might not turn into a mortal like this; or at least not as often. They’d be easier for demons to accept; they might not even be noticed as not being demons. I mean, I know it wouldn’t be easy for…the demon; but I thought that…I mean…umm…” Mesu says, “Inuyasha, go to sleep. We can talk about this some other time.” Inuyasha nods and lies down. With in minutes he is sleeping; but Mesu remains awake for quite some time.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2006

Mesuinu: a tale of Inuyasha
*episode 16*

Inuyasha and Mesu are up and running again. They have covered a lot of territory; but their pursuers are gradually catching up to them. At long last the can tell that two of the four have broken ahead and are now running one on either side of them. Mesu tells Inuyasha to stop; this has to be dealt with now. The two demons close in from the north and the south; and arrive at roughly the same time. They look very much alike, they have the same mark on their brows as Ryuumaru; and they don’t look friendly. Mesu and Inuyasha stand back to back; the others circle slowly. Mesu says, “Debamaru and Yarimaru; the stupid twins.” One of them says, “Tough talk…” The other one finishes his sentence, “…coming from a little girl.” Inuyasha asks, “Do they always do that?” Mesu says, “Yes; it’s annoying.” Speaking to her brothers, she says, “Yes, I’m a girl; and you’ve always hid me behind that. As a result, you have no idea what I’m capable of. If you were smart, which you’re not, you wouldn’t be so overconfident.” “Surprisingly…” one says. “…father seems to think that way.” The other concludes. “He sent us…” The first one says, “…to slow you down. But we think…” His companion continues, “…we can take you on and…” The first again, “…have your little toy’s head waiting to give to father when he arrives.” Inuyasha says, “You’re right, it is annoying.” Mesu says, “Look Inuyasha; focus on staying alive, I’ll deal with them.” Inuyasha says, “But…” She cuts him off, “Just because they’re stupid doesn’t mean they’re weak. Keep one of them busy without getting your head torn off; that’s all.” Inuyasha doesn’t look happy; but he nods his consent. The brothers continue to circle around the pair; Inuyasha doesn’t see who moves first; but one of the brothers is suddenly in his face and the other one is attacking Mesu. Inuyasha blocks several claw thrusts, but it quickly becomes clear that he can’t keep up. He does what Mesu tells him, he focuses on not getting killed. The demon makes repeated attacks; but finally forces Inuyasha onto his back. As the brother is about to place the final killing blow, Inuyasha tries a daring move. He’s only seen it performed once; but necessity is often a better teacher than practice. “Iron Reaver, Soul Stealer!” he shouts as his claws move in a way they never have before. The demon goes flying, blood dripping from 4 separate wounds. Inuyasha looks to Mesu’s battle, and sees that the other brother is momentarily distracted by his attack. Mesu takes advantage of this and cuts a large gash in her brother’s cheek. He jumps back and moves to his brother. The heavily wound one says, “So little sister…” The other says, “…you would pass our family’s techniques on to this vermin? Father will not…” His brother concludes, “…be pleased.” With that said, the two limp off with one supporting the other.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2006

Mesuinu: a tale of Inuyasha
*episode 15*

Sesshomaru can sense the great demonic aura’s encroaching on his domain. He can also sense a pair of lesser ones which would normally merit his attention; however, at the moment, he has larger concerns. One of the auras breaks from the pack and forges ahead; however, before he can move to confront the demon, he turns and heads back in the direction from which he came. Sesshomaru turns his attention to the main force. Leaving Jaken, who would only get in the way, Sesshomaru moves to greet these new comers; with his claws. Placing himself in the path of the storm, Sesshomaru merely waits. From the north, a mighty demon appears on a pillar of smoke. He is at least as tall as Sesshomaru, clearly older; and his brow bears an emblem in the shape of a forked line. Behind him come 3 lesser demons; his sons. He lands and approaches Sesshomaru; he says, “I greet the lord of the western lands as friend and equal.” “Equal, perhaps; but friendship remains to be seen.” Sesshomaru says. One of the younger demons growls; the father says, “Enough!” He turns back to Sesshomaru, “My sons, Debamaru, Yarimaru, and Yaibamaru.” Sesshomaru says, “I am not interested in pleasantries. Why are you on my land?” The old demon says, “I knew your father, I respected him. His loss saddened me greatly.” Sesshomaru says, “You have not answered my question.” The elder says, “We are tracking our prey; it has fled into your domain. We cannot let it escape; it is a matter of honor. Oh course, we would not think of crossing your land without your permission. In light of that, we bring you a gift. Yaibamaru.” One of the younger demons steps forward. He unslings a cloth from his shoulder, lowers it to the ground and unrolls it. From inside, he withdraws a large egg. The old demon says, “This egg contains a rare beast; a two-headed dragon. I offer it to you in the hope that it will increase your understanding of our needs.” Sesshomaru says, “I accept your gift, and grant you passage; less for the gift itself than for your honor. However, I must know what this prey is. The affront to your honor may remain private; but the identity of that which you hunt on my land may not.” The old demon says, “I thank you for your understanding; the beast is a half-breed named Inuyasha.” Sesshomaru’s eyebrows slightly rise at the name of his brother. This does not go unnoticed by the older demon. He says, “You know him? Could this half-breed be the so…” Sesshomaru interrupts, “He is of no concern of mine. You have 4 days; do with him what you will. After that, you are to be out of my domain.” The elder demon nods; and he and his brood continue on their way. Sesshomaru approaches the egg; giving serious thought to abandoning it there. After several moments’ thought, he stoops to pick it up. Perhaps it will amuse Jaken; or at least keep him busy and less annoying.
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Sunday, February 5, 2006

Mesuinu: a tale of Inuyasha
*episode 14*

Inuyasha and Mesu have been running for 3 days straight; further and further into the west. At last, they are forced to stop. Inuyasha must have at least a few hours of sleep or he won’t be able to run. He is sleeping now, hidden inside a small cave. Mesu is sitting just inside keeping an eye out. They have both been able to sense the looming demonic auras closing in on them; familiar to her, but not to him. One in particular is leading the pack; out pacing all the rest, typical. Mesu knows what this means; and knows who it is she’ll be meeting any minute. Of all the members of her family, except maybe her, he’s the one she would call the wild card. She gave up trying to predict his behavior a long time ago; but they never had a chance of outrunning him, so maybe it’s best that they get this over with. Mesu stands and steps out of the cave. She hears a voice from behind her, “So, little sis, here we are.” She looks over her shoulder and sees a man standing in the entrance of the cave. He is tall, clad in white linen and armor, and he bares an emblem of a forked line on his forehead. Mesu turns to him and says, “Ryuumaru; leading the pack as always.” He says, “Now sis, is that any way to talk to your big brother?” Mesu says, “That depends on weather or not you’re here for father.” Ryuumaru says, “Which in turn depends on what all this fuss is about.” He turns and walks into the cave. He discovers Inuyasha by stepping on him; Inuyasha responds by snoring. Ryuumaru says, “This is what has father so riled up?” He prods Inuyasha with his foot again and still the boy sleeps. Mesu says, “He kept going as long as he could; if he was human he’d be dead now.” Ryuumaru says, “If he was human, we wouldn’t be chasseing you. Father trusts you to not get involved with a mortal; but this fellow has him worried. Is he worth all the trouble he’s getting you into? Do you love him?” Mesu asks, “Does it matter? Father is going to kill him no matter how I feel about him. That is, if I let him. So we’re back to, are you here for father?” Ryuumaru stares at Inuyasha for several seconds; then he puts his hand on Mesu’s cheek. “No,” he says, “I’m going home. I’ll let father and the others deal with this on their own. But remember little sis, the others won’t hesitate to do exactly what he tells them.” With that, he strolls out of the cave. He looks back; and then moves off faster than the eye can see.
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Saturday, February 4, 2006

Mesuinu: a tale of Inuyasha
*episode 13*

Inuyasha finishes in the hot spring, gets out, and gets dressed. As he is putting his outer shirt on, he realizes that Mesu has rejoined him. He looks up just in time to catch the fruit she tosses him. She sits down and bites into her own. Inuyasha comes and sits next to her. She says, “You know, my father is going to come after me; after us both.” Inuyasha takes this in, after a moment, he says, “Ok, so if you’re not willing to go back, we either fight; or we run.” Mesu says, “Don’t even think about fighting. Your old man could have fought my father; you and I have no chance. Besides, he’ll bring my brothers along. No, if we’re going to do this, we have to run.” Inuyasha nods, considering the matter closed. Mesu isn’t finished. She says, “Inuyasha, I want you to consider something: if you’re not with me, he might not be interested in you.” Inuyasha says, “So what?” She says, “So what? So you could go, get away from me and be safe; that’s so what.” He shakes his head emphatically, “No. If you’re in trouble, I’ll stay with you. You’re my friend.” Mesu groans and looks up at the sky. Inuyasha asks, “What?” She looks at him and says, “Inuyasha, you’re so young, and naive, and just plain stupid. Fine, I offered you a way out. If you won’t take it, then we run.” Inuyasha asks, “Run where?” Mesu looks up, and points in the direction of the setting sun.
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Friday, February 3, 2006

Ladies and Gents, I finally have a wp. It was made by my close friend Mishotarup. I like it; how about you?
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Mesuinu: a tale of Inuyasha
*episode 12*

Mesu leads Inuyasha back to the hot spring. She tells him she needs to unwind. After nearly an hour of Inuyasha rigorously not looking; she calls, “Ok, I’m done; your turn.” Inuyasha turns, and is shocked. Mesu has just stepped out of the water and she’s standing naked, facing him, dripping wet. Last time, she had been fully dressed before she called him; so he had assumed that was the case this time. As he gawks, she vigorously shakes herself to get rid of the worst of the water. After that, she looks up at him and smiles. Inuyasha turns away and tries to run, tripping over his own feet. He goes sprawling. He settles for lying face down on the grass. He hears Mesu chuckling. Finally, she says, “It’s alright, Inuyasha; I’m dressed.” Slowly, inch by inch, he turns to look at her. She is, as she said, fully dressed. Inuyasha stands up and stammers. Smiling and shaking her head; Mesu steps right up to him. She puts a hand on his left cheek, and lightly kisses his right. She walks past him; and disappears into the woods. Inuyasha stands there for a full minute stuttering and blushing. When he finally turns to try to say something, she’s gone. This isn’t the first time she’s gone off on her own; he knows she’ll be back. After several uncomfortable minutes alone, Inuyasha decides to go ahead and bathe. It had felt really good the last time; and besides, his clothing is rather…constraining at the moment.

As Inuyasha bathes, he can’t help noticing a strange scent in the air.
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