Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Inuexodus
*episode 1*

Alone in an uncaring forest, a young half-demon runs blindly. His last anchor has been severed and he is lost in a sheer panic. He keeps running for some time, unaware of the world around him. When at last he can run no longer, Inuyasha collapses and rolls himself into a ball. His tears come freely as he howls to the world. Finally, he hears a distant voice calling over his own sounds, “Inuyasha! Lord Inuyasha, you are not alone.” The boy looks up and cranes his neck trying to see from where this message of hope comes. Responding to a sharp pain, he reflexively slaps at his cheek. As he pulls his hand back he is unsure of what he holds; tears still obstruct his vision. He brings his sleeve to dry his eyes and looks again at his palm. There is a small creature on one of his fingers. It continues, “Lord Inuyasha, I am Myoga: I am a flea demon and I am at your service, now and forever.” The boy finds his voice and asks, “Whe…where did you come from?” Myoga says, “I have been with you since Chuugimaru’s unfortunate demise. Before that, I was traveling with him as I have been for some time. He was a friend, not a close one mind you, but I shall miss him. I should give a proper explanation of myself. I was a vassal to your honorable sire. As Chuugimaru was to your mother, I was to your father. Although, I lacked Chuugimaru’s strength, your father had no need for strength; just as your wise mother had little use for my brilliant mind.” Allowing his curiosity to overcome his fear, Inuyasha asks, “You mean my father was stupid?” The flea jumps as he shouts, “I didn’t say that! Your father was wise enough to value my services as a strategist. As I was saying, my mind is at your disposal. I will help you as I can. For starters, allow me to advise you that the border of your grandfather’s domain is that way and that despite Chuugimaru death, you are still banished under penalty of your own life and that of anyone with you.” Nodding, Inuyasha gets to his feet and heads in the direction which the flea indicated.
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