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Alls Fair in Love and War	By : PhoenixDiamond Category: InuYasha AU/AR > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 8830 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Chapter List
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Chapter 24
The more the sun rose over the think horizon, the faster preparations were made for the upcoming battle ahead. Two Youko had long since returned home while their beloved Inus remained home gathering much needed weapons of mass destruction. If things took a turn for the worst all of them would know that at least they went down fighting.
InuTaisho clamped the last buckle of his spiked chest plate on his torso, and secured two demonic blades by his side. The large burst of youki created a pearl white Mokomoko to sprout from his shoulder blades, trailing the ground behind him. The length of his hair was secured with a black ribbon minus the few banes brushing his brow. Some other items to be fastened were the wrist, shoulder plates and steel toed deer boots on his feet. The finishing touch was the navy blue and golden obi to tie around his armored waist.
Sesshomaru removed a similar version of his father's, although not as bulky. He planned on doing plenty of moving about so all that heavy mental was going to subdue his speed. The waist length either side spiked plate was locked and tightened around his waist with a purple and golden obi. The plates stretched pass the sides of his thighs coming at a standstill near his knees. He chose for his hair to remain loosened. The flow of his strands was the last thing on his mind currently. And lastly to be pushed into his obi was the forbidden sword Tokijin forged for the pure intentions of death.
The two were battled tensed and ready for whatever was to come their way.
Far off in the recovering Youko Kingdom, Kazo and Kurama were preparing for it all.
In his chamber Kazo hid a very sacred box divided and filled with his most powerful plant weapons. He would not need so many to finish this battle. So he picked up one from each cubed square inside storing it in his long silver mane. As for armor…he would not need it. It wasn't in the Youko way to wear battle armor when in the heat of combat. They chose to fight with the full intentions of demonstration how tough their own skin was. Instead he opted for wearing a kimono he'd worn in his younger days. The navy blue and green turtle neck Kimono he'd worn as a teen. The material was light and flowed easily over his body, giving full use of his limbs. With the finalized touches of putting his mane in a low ponytail he was now complete.
Kurama was more of a free spirited fighter in battle the only clothing he'd choose was the pure white tunic similar his maternal grandfather's. No sleeves gave his arms free movement. The cut off ankle pants molded to his long legs for easier access to his leg power. The color would work greatly to his advantage in blinding his enemies with the sun's help. Youko were indeed fierce in combat but being foxes by natural, they were bound to use trickery as well. Just like his father he too kept a box of his most powerful seeds stashed away inside a safe of his room. But unlike his father who gathered some for healing properties too, he only picked out those aimed for blood. His motivation of a slow agonizing death was trait he'd earned from his wonderful father. Now fully loaded with all he'll need, the fox prince walked out his room in time to walk alongside his father toward the front.
Neither said a word to the other, since they were both out for the blood of the dragon demon holding their beloved Koga captive. Minutes passed and they were already walking out of the front gate.
"Well?" Kazo turned to his son. "No holding back my son. All or nothing." He took on a starter's stance.
"Of course father." Yoko bunkered down like his father.
Then the two took at ground breaking speed, tearing through the earth with each step. Kazo's eyes flashed a twinkled spark signaling to all plant life to make way for him and his son. On command, trees bend backwards, grass blades retreated underground, flowers reverted into seed form, and bushes pushed back as far their roots would allow.
Up ahead the two caught sight of Sesshomaru and InuTaisho flying downwind to keep their scents hidden. Yoko and Kazo caught up to them easily matching their mode of transportation.
"I see you before well equipped for battle my friend!" Kazo yelled over the sounds of the roaring air in their ears.
Taisho glanced down at the color attire of his fellow demon and blushed recognizing the kimono. "Did you have to wear that kimono Kazo?" He hollered back.
Kazo rolled his eyes. Now wasn't the time for turned on motions of lust. They'd been doing plenty of that once this was all over anyway.
Sesshomaru was soaring up ahead alone, until Kurama came to up beside him. Kurama looked over at his stone faced little brother and without looking back Sesshomaru nodded. The two never really needed to exchange conversation in times like this. They just knew what was needed and what was not. Returning the nod, the two suddenly sped off leaving their fathers in the dust.
Kazo and Taisho blinked at the tiny specks up ahead that were now their sons and growled. "Little brats!" Without warning, a jolt of youki shot through them and they tore off after them.

Picking at his breakfast meal, Fiorello cast another discreet glance at his father at the head of the table and turned away. He wasn't really hungry instead just wanting to get this blood deal over with.
"You must eat my son. You'll need all of your strength for this operation."
"Oui Pére." He answered sadly.
Ryuukotsesui looked at the other pups that were barely touching their meals and repeated the same demand. His replies were a chorused 'Yea and sure'. Seeing their lack in appetite he was about to scold them on being petty until a healer opened the door way. "Your majesty?"
"Yes?"
A short lizard demon came in and bowed. "The aura transplants pods are ready your lordship. Shall we begin the treatment?"
Ryuukotsesui looked between them. "This is the time to speak now." He said firmly but with a touch of softness. "If even one of you does not want to go through with this I won't put you through it."
Fiorello glance over at the two princes opposite him and waited to see what they would say.
"Yea we still want to do it." Inuyasha blurted out angrily.
"That's right. We're not cowards so don't go trying to change our minds or nothing!" Koga stated just as fierce.
Nodding his head appreciation at their enthusiasm, Ryuu turned to his Youko pup. "Are you ready?" He asked squeezing his hand.
"Oui I am ready." Fio granted his two new allies a sweet smile. "Merci Beaucoup for your help mon amis. I will be forever in your debt."
Inuyasha waved him off. "Nah don't worry about it."
"Just teach me that flower thing you did in the garden the yesterday and we'll be even." Koga lied winking his eye.
"Very well." Ryuu pushed back from the table. "You three finish your meals and meet me in the healers quarters."
"Yea."
"Ok."
"Oui."
Faster than necessary they all ate their eggs, pig stripes and squeezed mango juices. Inuyasha was the first to bounce away from the table, followed by Koga and Fiorello, running down the hallway. The minor run quickly became a race between them which Fiorello easily won being the fastest of the three. A sharp speed he'd unknowingly inherited from a strong source.
He lend them into a closed off section of the castle grounds outside in a corner. The small enclosure being what the healers used to do their most intense operations. Coming to the front door the three all hesitated opening the door.
Fio twisted around with a facial expression Inuyasha and Koga had never seen yet. A worried frown.
"Listen mon amis. I want you to know that once this is over, I fully intend on remaining allies with you. No matter what happens to day we shall all be close." He stepped up to Inuyasha cupping his cheeks. "Merci Prince Inuyasha." He lend down pressing a thank you kiss on the hanyou's mouth.
Reaching over to Koga he grabbed both sides of his face. "Merci Prince Koga." His face descended down to give the same chastised kiss on his lips.
"Uh, I think I need to me thanked again." Inuyasha said.
"Uh yea me too." Koga added in.
They puckered up their lips playfully which Fio buoyantly rewarded with more kisses. "You two are so fluffy." He giggled happy that the two were able to make him feel better about this.
So without wasting any more time, the doorknob twisted and in they walked.
Inside of the dimly lit room were what appeared to be three aground egg shaped pods with odd vein looking vines connecting them together. They were all lined beside one another; the two on the side were smaller and clearer than the one in the center. Tiny windows craved out on the fronts were obviously going to be their only means of sight outside of these creepy things.
"Everything is ready for the transfer sir. Shall we position them inside?"
Ryuu nodded. The sooner they were through with this painful treatment the better. Sadly it was going to be a long three hours. Hearing the boys come in he went over to greet them all with kisses on their foreheads. "Koga, Inuyasha, I want you both to know that I will forever and always be indebted to you both for what you're doing for my son."
"Oh come off it old man." Inuyasha snorted.
Koga turned his nose up. "Just don't ask us to do this shit again."
The dragon smiled shaking his head at their rudeness but adored it nonetheless. "Of course. Well let's not waste any time. You two go on and remove your clothing and step into the pods opposite the one in the middle." When they stepped away he turned his attention his red haired, green eyed son. His troubled eyes studied every single inch of his only pup before crushing him to his chest in a tight bear hug. "I...I know you will fine once this is all over."
Fiorello became upset at the defeated sound in his father's voice and returned the hug. "Pére don't make it sound so final. I will come out to greet you once more no?"
Ryuu shook his head mentally taking note of something. "No my son, I won't be here when you come out."
This wasn't what the Youko was expecting to hear. He pulled back to star up at his father's grave expression. "But why Pére? Where will you be?"
Ryuu turned his slanted green eyes to the distance as if knowing something his son did not. "Do not worry. I will always be here for you…right here." He pushed a fist into his son's chest. "Always remember that your father loves you very much."
"No Pére!" Fio slammed his face back into his father's chest. "No no. Promise me you shall be here."
"My son…"
"Promise me. You've never been able to break a promise to me." He cried softly.
Ryuu tilted his child's chin up you peer into the only piece of himself the boy inherited. "This is the only promise I can't make you Fiorello." With a final kiss to his forehead, he released the boy and walked away. "I'm proud of you my son."
"Pére…"
"Prince Fiorello we're ready for your transfer." Said an operator.
"Oh oui of course." Fio kept his eyes on his departing father until he stepped out the door. He had no idea what was wrong with his father. He spoke as if he weren't going to be here at all when he came out. Was something going to happen that he didn't know about?
Inuyasha and Koga removed every piece of their clothing and walked inside of a pod.
The hanyou walked in looking around at the strange interior. "Damn it looks like somebody's stomach in here." He said poking the squishy sides with his claw.
Koga sniffed it and nearly gagged. "Ugh but it seems like ass. Sheesh I hope this flies by quick. Otherwise my nose is falling off."
"Hey Koga!" Inuyasha stuck his head out grinning from ear to ear.
Koga stuck his head out as well. "Yea?"
"What does the color remain you of?"
Thinking for a moment, it suddenly hit him like a ton of bricks. "God father's cooking!"
Inuyasha nearly died falling over from laughter. The slap knee joke was surprisingly funny to the medics all around who were trying to maintain a professional demeanor.
Fio finished removing his clothing noting all of the smiles, discreet snickers and cough disguised giggles. "Excusez-moi? What is so funny?"
Koga answered between wheezed chuckles. "His…his old man's cooking!"
"Ahh ha ha ha ha ha!" Inuyasha rolled back inside his pod laughing his ass off.
Fio was confused. "I fail to see what is funny about his cooking."
Finally getting a grip on himself, Inuyasha wiped away at his tears. "No we're just trying to lighten the mood. No point in having everybody down right?"
"Ohhh but of course." Their attempts at humor did make him feel somewhat better.
"Are you all prepared your lordships?"
The three nodded. With permission given the pod doors closed with only their faces appearing through the windows except for Fio's. Seconds after a few peeps and startling sounds, the enclosures began to feel with a green glowing fluid.
The strange cool liquid came as a surprise to the canines. "Hey hey hey what the hell is this?" Inuyasha growled coming up to the window.
"It's a converting fluid that will drain you of your aura and replenish you after the process if over."
"Oh…Well how much of this stuff will be in here?" He asked noticing that it's already reached his waist.
"Until you are completely submerged."
"Say what –gurglpe" Just as the nurse said, the green looking water filled to the tippy top of the pod causing Inuyasha to hold his breath. What the hell did these fools expect him to do? Hold his breath for the whole three hours? Closing his eyes he focused on thinking of the fastest way to burst out of there.
One of the dragon nurses tapped on the window of the only person giving her issues. "You may breathe prince Inuyasha. The converting ointment will not drown you however you won't be able to talk."
Peeking open one of his eyes he glanced around the green tinted area and slowly released his pint of oxygen to test the woman's theory. If she was lying he swore to Kami he was kicking her ass from here to next moon cycle. Releasing first one, then two breaths, He was shocked that he could indeed inhale and exhale. When he inhaled however the fluids filled his body but when he exhaled it all left him at once as if mixing with his system and pouring out to redo.
"All systems a go." The head nurse called focusing most of her youki into the vines. "Engage the proceeding transfer."
Suddenly a sharp spark flared inside of Inuyasha, and Koga's chest cavities. The mild discomfort slowly escalated to a dull ache and soon into a searing pain. Water filled gasps filled the pods as they gradually subdued to the agony tearing in their insides. The pain was overwhelmingly torturous. It felt as if a torch was being used to split their rips wide open. Fio was the only one to remain silent as his green ointment transformed into bright blue.
Koga groaned and twisted around trying to stay conscious against the suffering. He would be strong. He would be strong. He would be…strong…Darkness over took him as well as Inuyasha while the pain still knocked them both into a state of a miserable unconsciousness.

Ryuukotsesui knew what was going on. He was far too old not to sense the approaching threat coming for him. No matter how stealthy those fools thought they were, he knew they heading toward him the minute they stepped into his territory. They were a mere hundred miles away he spoke to his son. This would be his final day that much he knew. From the scent of blazing anger coming from the four demons coming, he knew this would be his last chance to see his son.
Looking over his shoulder at the medic's ward, he silently bid his son a final farewell and took off in the sky. The procedure would take three hours to complete. So all he needed to do was to hold off the blood thirsty pack until then right? Easier said than done when dealing with two demons as strong as he was and two upcoming demon lords.
He decided that he needed to lure them away from the castle lest they destroy the entire place with his son included. Besides he had every intention of keeping Fiorello away from Kazo's eyes. The Youko king would undoubtedly recognize the boy on sight as his lost kit.
Thinking fast he raised his youki to a mindboggling level hoping that it was enough to lure the fours demons to him. He planned on leading them as far away as he could just in case the battle ended quickly. Time was all he needed now. Time was all he asking Kami to give him…

A sudden thunderbolt slashed across the sky above the four speeding demon's heads.
"What the—"
"It's Ryuukotsesui!" Kazo yelled increasing his speed. "The bastard must be trying to lead us into a trap!"
"Fine with me." Sesshomaru twisted around taking flight higher into the sky.
"Sesshomaru!" Taisho took after his son.
Kurama looked at his father who nodded and they took off in that direction as well. "If we know it's a trap father than why are we falling into it?"
"Because I refuse to let that beast get the better of me! Trap or no trap he will die this day!"
Suddenly another upsurge of energy scattered across the lands torching every single thing in its path.
"Damn what was that?" Kurama mumbled feeling the prickling on his skin.
"The beast." Kazo said rising his own youki. "He's transformed."
Suddenly a thunderous roar clashed against the sky. Kurama looked up in time to see that his god father had chosen to transform to his truest form as well. Sesshomaru wasted no time in joining his father's choice and transformed into his true self. The two unleashed a wick howl tearing the heavens in half as they took off toward the dragon.
"We shall do the same!" The shrill of a demonic aura circulated around the two Youko as their tails split from one to many more.
Kazo's oversized fox form destroyed the forest with each terrifying crush of his slender paws. Kurama cried out in a battled roar growling menacingly. Blue stripes formed on the sides of his muzzle identical to that of his Inu half.
Finally in full demon form they tore off after the bloody dragon.

He knew that would be enough to rattle their chains. Transforming to his beast form was a sure win to tempt Kazo to follow. He knew if he could gain the fox's rage than the others would surely follow. However the damned Youko was a quick one and if he didn't get far enough soon they'd catch up.
Seeing a deserted valley up ahead he decided that this would be a good place to stall for time. So far he's only been able to kill about 45 minutes. By the time the sun reached the tip of the nearby mountain he'd know that he completed his task and allow himself to be killed.
Landing down he calculated the time it would take for the killer demons to find him and estimated about 15 minutes. Perfect one hour would be down and the next two he'd have to try his best in holding.
As he waited he mentally thought over the life he'd lived. The few happy moments being when he first met Taisho as a small pup and Kazo when he was little kit. As they grew up together they couldn't have been the happiest set of demons. Always around one another playing jokes, teaching each other different skills and so many other peaceful moments.
But when he forced himself on Kazo…that was the most painful mistake he'd ever made to this day. He lived with that guilt for so long that he thought he'd die from his own self wallowing. For centuries he's lived with that guilt. Every time he tried to send a letter of apology years ago it was always returned never opened. So after a while he'd given up and decided to go and talk to the fox himself.
But when he found him not there he went in search of him. He found him running through the forest as if he were chasing after someone. He'd decided to fly low not being seen. The chase came to a stop when he saw his Uncle Kuro holding a red haired Youko in his hand. When Ryuu saw the child and heard the exchange between father and son he didn't want to believe that Kazo was actually an Beta and refused to believe. However when Kuro released the child over the cliff he didn't think. He took off after him flying over the cliff and through the clouds after the crying baby.
As he flew closer he could clearly see the baby's face and…red hair. Red hair? And when the baby opened his eyes, he saw the most beautiful set of green jewels he'd ever seen. Right when the child would have crashed into the ground below, Ryuu caught him in his arms and twisted around to land on his back instead, to cushion the fall. The sudden impact knocked the wind out of his lungs but he remained conscious to see that the baby was unharmed.
The baby cried and whined helplessly reaching out with his stubby arms for a warm body. Ryuu immediately cuddled the back to his neck patting his back. His first thought was to get the baby back to Kazo as soon as he could. So he stood up with the baby against his neck and was about to take off until the child's scent eased into his nostrils. Strange but…the child…smelled…like him. Removing the piece of cloth around his tiny form, Ryuu pressed his nose to the baby's hair and inhaled deeply of his baby scent. Incredible…this little red haired kit? Was his? But how? The only Youko he'd rutted with was…Oh no. So it was true. Kazo was a Beta.
Needing answers, Ryuu shot up past the clouds and up towards the cliff where he saw Kazo suspended above the ground by his father's vines. Just when he was about to land he heard Kuro telling Kazo how he should be happy to keep the silver kit instead of the dragon's hideous mistake. Looking down at what he knew now was his son, Ryuu thought against leaving his only child with those two fools and took off toward his own home. From that day forward he decided to raise the boy in secret. His anger at Kazo's lack of care for his and their child created a bitter malice toward the fox.
"Well what do we have here?" Said a deep voice of the person in his thoughts.
Ryuukotsesui opened his eyes to see he was full surrounded by two giant dogs, and two large foxes. "Isn't this a surprise? I thought it'd take you longer to get here." He said light heartedly.
"Cut the nonsense dragon." Kazo growled cautiously stepping forward. "Where are my kits?"
"Alive and well."
"But you won't be for long."
Ryuu chuckled looking over at the mountain. Splendid time was soaring past. But he still needed to stall for more. So he thought of tact. The level of his youki lowered down as he morphed back to his humanoid form. Smiling coldly he looked up at the giant beasts around him and crocked his finger at them daringly. "Come down here and fight me like the men you supposedly are!" He called up to them.
Kazo snarled taking the bait as the dragon knew he would and returned back to his two legged form.
"Father is this wise?" Asked the four tailed fox.
"Do as you three will. But this beast has insulted my pride. I will take him in whatever form he's in."
Seeing the determination in his eyes, Taisho quickly followed suit. Sesshomaru and Kurama reluctantly copied their fathers.
Now five powerful demons stood amongst each other. Four staring down the one in the center smiling evilly.
Ryuu eyes shifted toward the mountain once more, mentally tallying the time left. Great one hour and twenty minutes has passed. "Well shall we get on with the fight or do you wish to remain standing about like pretty boys?"
Sesshomaru withdrew his deadly sword. Kurama pulled out a seed which changed into a wrap-around vine sword on his forearm. Taisho retrieved his a rusty blade from his waist transforming into a large fang. Kazo fished around his hair for the one seen he planned on using t make the dragon's suffering prolonged.
With their weapons draw the four waited for the dragon to pull his weapon out. And waited. And waited. And waited.
"What the devil are you waiting for? Withdraw your weapon!" Taisho bellowed.
Ryuu casually picked off a piece of lint off his jet black kimono. "I have no reason too. Fight me with what you will. But I won't need to use a weapon to destroy any of you." He answered with a mild shrug of his shoulders.
"Very well! I care not what you do beast but this ends now!"
In the slowest of motions Ryuu watched as the four demons around him advanced toward him. A small smile spread across his face as he bent ready to attack.

Two Hours Later
Finally three doors slide down to the ground finally allowing three disoriented men to step out dazed.
"Ahh hell." Inuyasha grunted holding his head. "It feels like I've been turned inside out."
Koga blinked his eyes trying to get some focus in them. "Damn who put that thunderstorm in my head?"
Fiorello stumbled out of his chamber rubbing his temples soothingly. "S'il vous plait, I wish you to put me out of my misery! I no longer wish to live!"
The nurses quickly went over to dress and examine their health statuses to see if there were any internal issues. The head nurse placed both her hands on Fio's chest and smiled. "Congratulations young prince. The transfer was a success. Your aura has stabilized completely."
"Oh?" Fio glanced down at his hands and flexed his claws. Testing his youki he rose just a tiny bit to see if it'd go crazy. But it didn't. The power level came smoothly with the jagged bolts of interruption. C'est Magnifique! I am cured of my attacks! Merci, Merci, Merci!" He ran over kissing everyone's faces causing some of the nurses to blush and the males to run away.
Still feeling woozy, Inuyasha and Koga dried off and slipped back on their old clothes from when they arrived to the castle. "I'm happy for ya fox." Inuyasha said, while tying up the bow on his rat robes.
"Yea me too. Now we'll be able to kick your ass for jumping in our bed last night." Koga teased clamping on his chest plate.
"We shall see mon amis." Fio laughed as he pulled on his black short sleeve kimono. Looking around he searched around for the only person he knew would be missing. "Excusez-moi Nurse, where is mon Père?"
"Lord Ryuukotsesui left here three hours ago Prince Fiorello. But he hasn't told us where he was going."
"Oh I see."
Hearing the dull tone in his voice, Inuyasha walked over hitting him on the back. "Hey no biggie. We'll just search him out with your new powers. Anddd since you're the only one who's not on the verge of puking you'll have to look because…" He wobbled a bit. "My head hurts."
Koga clumsily walked over to the front door opening it up. The bright sunlight stung the hell out of his eyes. "Damn." He groaned blocking it with his forearm.
Inuyasha and Fiorello fell out after him just as dazed.
"Do you need help Princes?" The nurses asked rushing over to steady their balances.
"No back up. I got it." Koga said shrugging off the help.
Inuyasha pushed away the nurse who made him think he was going to drown. "Lady it'd be wise to stay the hell back. I already owe you an ass kicking anyway."
Not hearing the same complaints from their fox friend, the two glanced ahead to see a shivering Youko staring wide eyed to the sky.
"Hey what's wrong?" Inuyasha said running over. "Are you alright?"
There was no reason. His green eyes remained filled with a haunted worry.
Koga waved a hand in his face. "Yo. Come on snap out of it. You're creeping me out."
"Père…" Fiorello whispered nervously. "Mon Père…" He repeated shakily.
"You father? What's wrong with him?"
"He's…He's…" Suddenly the red fox balled up his bottom lip growling menacingly. Fangs stretched out from his lips as his green eyes took on an ominous emerald glow. "Someone's hurting him!" He screamed wildly. A rush of youki incinerated the plant around them as flames shot in every imaginable direction. His growling became a terrifying shock to both Inuyasha and Koga.
Neither of them understood of his sudden mood swing until a thought struck them at once. "Father…" They mumbled.
"They must be fighting with the dragon." Inuyasha explained.
"They…Will….Die…!" Flames licked around the enraged Youko's feet and hands and in a swirl of rose petals and sparked flames. Without warning he grabbed both the wolf and hanyou's arms and torn off in the direction he sensed his father's dying youki.

"Aghhhh!"
Once more the dragon was viciously knocked down to the ground narrowly escaping being impaled by the dog general's fang blade. He skidded across the ground managing to pick his wound out body up on shaky legs. One hand was held over the stab wound inflicted by Sesshomaru's Tokijin. He should've known the blade only needed pressure to cause damage. Not only that he was having trouble breathing because of the poison venom Kazo shot out in a gas from his mouth.
One eye was sealed shut from a punch delivered by Kurama while Taisho was busy trying to slice his arm off. He almost succeeded with his right arm which was dangling by his side. Shifting his one able eye toward the mountain he noted the sun's position and nearly leaped with joy. The process was sure to be over now. Perfect.
He was so joyous that he fell down to his knees chuckling quietly. At least the one goal in his life he'd ever wanted was finished. Now he could rest easy knowing he helped his son live a full healthy life. Nothing could take away the pure sated joy he felt in his heart right down…not even the sound of the final attack that would end his life…
"WIND SCAR!"

"Slow down!" Inuyasha cried over the wind cutting through his face.
Koga held on as tight as he could to Fio's arm as the fox quickened his speed.
The sight of four great lights horrified him. Because right when those lights whipped out his father's aura plummeted drastically. He was so scared. Was this what his father meant when he said he would be here when he came out? Because he had to do battle with these devils? He couldn't bear to lose his father. No not when he was the only piece of sanity he had left to give him comfort.
The closer they came the more Fiorello's eyes could focus up ahead on four tall strangers standing over a still form lying on the ground. Please Inari don't let that be his father. Please don't let that be his father. He'd die if that was his only beloved family member laying on the ground.
Inuyasha managed to peek his eyes opened one long enough to see there were four bodies up ahead. The close they came the more the figures took form. That's when their scents started to tickle his senses. He couldn't believe it. It was them. It was actually them.
"Hey Koga look!" He said excitedly.
Koga opened his eyes to see what the hell had his friend so animated and glanced to see the objects of his glee. Upon seeing the bushy tails and long silver hair he nearly passed out with happiness. "FATHER! KURAMA!"
Kazo, Kurama, Sesshomaru and Taisho turned around in time to be pushed to the side as a red blur shot pass them coming to a dust cloud stop over Ryuukotsesui's body.
Inuyasha and Koga wasted no time emerging from the smoke and running to their missed family.
"Inu…Yasha?" Sesshomaru said in disbelief when his arms were suddenly filled with his precious long missed little brother. Too stunned to react he nearly missed it when Inuyasha tip toed up to kiss him square on the mouth. The feel of a tongue trying to shove into his mouth finally knock the senses back into gear as his arms wrapped around the moaning hanyou.
Koga blissfully jumped in Kurama's arms, wrapping both legs and arms around the fox's body. He kissed and licked all over his pale face feeling so incredibly happy to see him. Kurama took in all the warm affection touches giving his own licks and kisses as well. Oh he was so happy to see his little brother.
Kazo and Taisho equally snatched away the young pups giving them tight bear hugs and warm kisses on their faces. Everyone was so joyously happy to see one another until…the dust cloud cleared…and Inuyasha saw…the imagined scene he had hoped he'd never have to see.
When the cloud finally blew away all eyes fell on the red haired person silently crying over his father's body. Fiorello had thrown his entire body over his dead father's still form rubbing his face into his bloody chest. "Oh Pére! No No No!" He cried helplessly pounding into his chest. "Why Pére? Why? How could you do this to me? Oh Pére!" He crunched his long claws in the torn shreds of clothing on the dragon's cold body. "S'il vous plait! Oh Pére come back! Don't leave me here alone!" Deep heavy wails racked his body from the heaviness sinking in his heart.
With pound of his fist he expected his father to wake up and scold him. But he wouldn't move. His body was lacking in the warmth he used to cuddle up against at night when he was felt afraid or alone. How could his father do this do him? What was he supposed to do now? He was all he had in this world…So where did that leave him. Every time he opened his eyes to see his father's face he cried harder. "Père s'il vous plait!" He begged shaking the still person. "S'il vous plait Pére! Open your eyes!" He shook him harder trying to stir him to life. But still he got nothing. It wasn't registering to him that his father was truly gone. He was truly gone from his life. With one final shake he watched his father's head turn to the side smacking to the ground lifelessly. A shaky breath escaped in his throat as the realization of it hit home. He was really gone. The only man who took care of him and taught him all he knew was truly gone forever. "NO PÈRE! OH PÈRE!" He wept falling face down back on Ryuukotsesui's chest.
Inuyasha shoved his face into Sesshomaru's chest crying helplessly. This was what he was afraid would happen. Why hadn't they done something sooner to prevent it?
Koga bit his bottom lip trying to hold back the burning in his eyes. An overwhelming flood of guilt pierced him inside deeply. He felt like this was his fault. He should've done something to prevent this. They should've done something more.
The older demons were confused. Why were their sons crying and who was this red haired Youko calling Ryuukotsesui his father?
"Why do you cry little brother?" Sesshomaru eased him back wiping off his tears. "We have our victory."
"No we don't!" Shouted the hanyou shoving away from his brother. "Do you see that?" He pointed at Fio's bouncing shoulders of sorrow. "He's alone now! He's all alone because you fucking killed his father!"
Kazo was stunned. "What are you talking about? That damned dragon had no children."
"Yes he did!" Koga shouted. He released the built up tears coming to stand beside Inuyasha. "Ryuukotsesui was the guy's father! He was all he had and you stupid idiots killed him!"
Kurama shook his head. "Koga we were only trying to save you—"
"I told you fools to hold off on rescuing us! I told you that we didn't need to be saved! Why the hell didn't you fucking listen?"
Inuyasha snorted. "I swear you are such idiots! I can't believe you gained up on him! Four against one is not the honorable thing to do!"
"He took you both from me!" Kazo shouted angrily. "I cared not about honor when all I wanted was to get you two back!"
"Well look what your impatience has done!" Inuyasha pointed behind himself at the still crying red fox. "Fiorello is never going to have anyone to call father because you were too damn stupid to listen to reason!"
Taisho had had enough of their outbursts. "Now you listen here pups! We had no idea the damned beast had a son! If we'd none we wouldn't had killed him!"
"SILENCE!" Screamed Fiorello standing up from the ground with his fists clenched on the sides. His back remained turned to the six people behind him as he spoke. "You took away the only means of happiness for me in the most dishonorable fashion. And even in his death you dare to curse him as he if he were still alive. You fools dare to mock my Pére even on his death bed? The arrogance." His palms leaked drops of red from the cracks of his fingers. "I hate you! I hate you all!" Finally he revealed his streaked face to the crowed of demons behind him.
Kazo watched in slow motion as his blue eye took in all that was before him…Tall slender form…Long red mane…piercing green eyes… Those adorable red ears… Kazo choked as a huge lump caught in his throat. This couldn't be…this couldn't be the same one. There was no way it could be. The boy was thrown over the cliff. So this must've been a mistake. There was no way this boy was his…little rose.
"Inuyasha…" He called to the hanyou.
"What?" came the rough reply.
"Tell me." He croaked desperately, which drew everyone's attention to him. "Is he really Ryuukotsesui's son?"
Inuyasha could see the frantic tears glittering in his god father's eyes as he looked on at the enraged Youko. "Yes. That's his son."
Those four words were enough to send Kazo running over to grab Fiorello by his shoulders. "Tell me! Are you his son? Answer me now!"
"Unhand me you fen!" Fiorello screamed trying to get loose.
Kazo shook him screaming back. "Are you really Ryuukotsesui's son?"
Fio bit his bottom lip turning his head away from the silver haired demon looking at him so strangely. For some reason he felt he knew this Youko. But how could that be? He's never seen this fox in his life.
"Answer me!" Kazo cried desperately as his tears slide down his face. Up so close he could smell the blood coursing through this boy's veins. It was a tangled scent. Mixed with Ryuukotsesui's…and his own. Oh Inari could it be? Could this really be his long lost rose?
Fiorello opened his eyes to see the tears' slipping down the older Youko's face. Why was this demon crying? He should be the one in tears. It was his father that was murdered.
"Please tell me…are you truly his son?"
Fio reluctantly nodded his head before whispering. "Oui…I am his son."
That was the dam that released the flooded gates of heart stopping joy as Kazo pulled the boy into his arms and hugged him. "Oh my…my little rose. Could it be? My sweet little rose. You're alive." He rubbed and stroked the boy's back and entangled his claws in his long hair. Needing more proof, he shoved his nose into his red mane inhaling his scent nearly suffocating himself in his rosy odor. Kazo's eyes fluttered with mere joy. He couldn't believe it. He was alive. His little rose was really alive.
"Unhand me!" Fio cried pushing and punching at the Youko holding him. "Let me go you fool! I am not this 'little rose' you keep calling me! Unhand me now!"
"Never! You are my little rose! You are!" Kazo held him tighter ignoring the way he kicked and scratched at him.
When Taisho and Kurama heard Kazo say those two words they rushed over to see for themselves who he was referring that title to too. Was this really Kazo's long lost son? Was this Kurama's lost twin brother?
"Unhand me now!"
"No I shall not! Not ever!"
"I said to let me go! Let me go right now!"
Taisho reached between them trying to wedge a hole between them. "Kazo let him go!"
Kazo snarled and punched Taisho in the jaw keeping a tight grip on his new found son. "Never! I shall never let him go again!"
"Dammit Kazo let the boy go!"
"No I will not let him go!" Kazo cried keeping the shorter Youko pressed to his chest. "I thought my son was dead and taken from this world. And now…now Inari has given me another chance to hold him in my arms—"
Fio went crazy after hearing that. "ARE YOU MAD? I AM NOT YOUR SON YOU FOOL! MY PÈRE IS DEAD! YOU ARE NOT MY PÈRE! YOU ARE NOT HIM!"
Kazo ignored the pain tearing at his chest and his heart at being denied by his own flesh and blood. This young kit did belong to him. Why couldn't he see that? Suddenly a coughed gagged interrupted everyone's ranting and wailing from behind. Kazo and Fiorello went completely stiff when they heard a deep voice penetrate the frantic confused commotion.
"He…is…your…mother…Fiorello."
That voice…that deep barrowing voice…Fiorello nervously twisted around in the tight arms on his waist to see one green eye staring up at him…
Could it be? His father…Ryuukotsesui… He was alive…
TBC: Oh I'm sad now. The next chapter will wrap up everything for this story everybody. Than after that…Hehehe well you'll see. Are you surprised at Kazo's reaction at seeing Fiorello alive? Are you shocked at Fio's reaction to Kazo? Was this an emotional chapter? Are you happy Ryuu is still alive? Stay tuned. Next chapter is the final drama set for this tale. ^_^
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