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Serpents and Dog Demons	By : ajj77sunhawk Category: InuYasha > Yaoi - Male/Male Views: 10798 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Inuyasha watched the latest member from their group through the corner of his eyes, the dark man was so strange. He seemed to be watching, taking the world in all the time. He didn't ask questions, didn't interfere and didn't cause trouble. He disappeared for long periods sometimes a full day, strolling in casually the next morning. They had no major encounters in the last weeks and they knew as much about the man as they had in the beginning. The others especially Kagome had tried to engage the man in conversations, but he had smoothly ignored them, his blue eyes flashing. Inuyasha was amused the man had dominated and intimidated the group into leaving him alone without saying a word, the warning in his eyes had been enough.
Lots of people had blue eyes, but this guy's eyes were scary, out worldly, beautiful and yet to Inuyasha strangely compelling. Inuyasha felt a vague sense of surprise at himself, he hadn't exchanged two words with the man since he had joined, but he felt no need to ask questions. He was curious and yet he was comfortable. He knew, somehow he just knew, he would find out the truth sooner or later, and there seemed to be no need to rush.
To Inuyasha the man had a strange habit, He seemed to suck on a piece of grass a lot, with a nostalgic look on his face - Inuyasha wondered about that.
One thing the Hanyou did not question, was that the man was a dangerous and capable fighter. From what the others had described the man had taken down the monsters so fast, they weren't really sure what had happened.
Ban Mido, Inuyasha rolled the name around this tongue. Ban was such a short simple name – Inuyasha crunched his face, it didn't really seem to suit. Well the meaning did, but the name seemed to simple for the dark man. Also, why didn't he have a weapon? That bothered Inuyasha, he doubted the man had lost it or had it taken from him, so perhaps he left it behind, but he had that huge ass bag with him, who took junk and left a weapon behind.
Speaking of the 'Bag', Inuyasha looked at it leaning against a boulder to the side of camp. The others had tried to look in the bag for the past week, and Mido's low growl had them changing their minds, before they even touched the bag.
Inuyasha suddenly decided that not asking questions was fine, but he wanted to see what was in the bag. He got up and walked to the bag, he was actually sort of looking forward to being growled at. So far he was the only one who had not earned that warning growl from Ban Mido, for intruding on what the man considered his personal space in some way.
He glanced at the man and noted with satisfaction a blue eye watched him lazily as he deliberately made his way to the strange bag. Inuyasha felt his mouth twist in a mischievous grin, as he slowly, tauntingly reached for the bag.
One agile eyebrow rose, a small 'meh' whooshed out of full lips, and Ban's eyes closed as he settled back, unconcerned.
Inuyasha froze.. What the fuck, Didn't he warrant a growl! The mischief faded as golden eyes filled with a strange hurt. That was immediately masked by a flood of anger. How dare the stranger dismiss him like that! He bounded to the prone figure, and grasped the shirt jerking Ban up. Everyone else gasped in surprise, some hoping Inuyasha had enough of their scary companion and was going to toss him out.
Inuyasha shook Ban by the shirt "Hey don't ignore me. I am gonna look into your stinking bag!" He shook Ban again to emphasize his point.
Ban crocked his head enquiringly, not fighting the Hanyou's hold on him. "Yes I know, why are you riled up? Go ahead."
Inuyasha, tilted his head in confusion, his voice was indignant, "Huh! B..b..but you growled at the others who tried to touch your bag, even Shippo, why didn't you growl at me!"
Ban's eye brow rose as he replied with a small smile "Because Inuyasha, you may be a puppy, but you are still Alpha of this pack, and since I have zero desire to lead that sorry ass group you call your own, I accept you as the leader in these circumstances. So as the leader, you have every right to go through my bag."
Inuyasha sat heavily on his hunches in shock. Ban grinned at the absolute cuteness of the puppy boy who was gaping at him in stunned disbelief.
"I..I.. I.." Inuyasha stuttered
"Yes? You.." Ban teased his eyes glowing warm.
"Err.." Inuyahsa's face went bright red, his ears twitched madly as he blurted out... "errrr… Imnotapuppy!"
Inuyasha abruptly got up and bounded off, climbing the tree and sat with his back to the group. Ban grinned the pup was really quite adorable, Ban knew that the pup's similarities to Ginji drew him initially, that innocence in the depths of the eyes, the willingness to sacrifice and fight for friends. But there were differences and now the differences were what was tantalizing the Jagan user's sense of curiosity. Ban found himself increasingly fascinated.
The rest had no idea what had been said between the two and were gaping in confusion at the Hanyou's lightning changes in mood. Ban ignored them.
It was a little later when Inuyasha came down off the tree. Not looking at anyone. he took a deep breath and walked to the bag, opened it. The others were doomed for more confusion, when Inuyasha stuck his head in the bag looked in it, then slammed it shut and backed quickly away. His task complete, Inuyasha returned to his tree.
Blue, amused eyes watched the Hanyou, a slight smile played across his lips.
Shippo thinking that the bag was now accessible bounded to it only to hear a low warning growl. He stepped back from the suddenly ice blue eyes promised retribution for any trespass.
"Well looks like only Inuyasha has the privilege of looking in the bag. What ever did he do to deserve that." Sango said in a wondering tone.
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"There are shards nearby." Kagome said suddenly, they were on a path in the middle of a winding road. "There to the left". Immediately, Inuyasha placed her and Shippo on his back and raced in the direction of the Shard. The Firecat and her two passengers took to the air. Ban followed amused at how efficiently the rather rag-tag group could move when they actually needed to.
They arrived at a clearing where a group of smaller catlike demons where being herded by five huge elephant demons. The group was spotted and three of the demons turned to take on the most immediate threat. Inuyasha dropped Shippo and Kagome at the edge and drawing Tessaiga leaped into action. He took out one demon with the windscar, as another got him from the side sending the Hanyou into the ground. Miroku froze a demon in place and Sango beheaded it with the boomerang. While Ban made quick work of the one that hit Inuyasha.
Seeing the minor demons being dealt with, Inuyasha bounded up and went after the leader. The lead demon seeing his brothers decimated roared and released the power of the shards. The elephant body suddenly expanded and absorbed the bodies of its dead brothers, growing in size and power. "Shit. Fucking Naraku mimic. This monster's ass is mine." inuyasha shouted as he released another wind scar.
Miroku and Sango attacked the other live elephant demon. Kagome prepared an arrow to shoot the lead demon Inuyasha was fighting, just as he arrow was ready to fire, the bow and arrows were plucked from her hands.
Kagome gasped and glared at the traitor "What are you doing? We have too help Inuyasha!" She yelled.
Ban, who had taken the bow from her, met her fuming gaze coldly. "Didn't you hear him? Inuyasah said that the monster is his opponent, until he asks for help you do not interfere. Such 'Help' in a one-on-one battle serves to weaken warriors." Ice dripped from Ban's voice as he addressed the girl.
"Y.. y... you..." Kagome fumed impotently.
Shippo seeing Kagome's irritation could not stay silent "We cant just stand here and watch!"
"Yes, we...YOU can – or else, go free the demon prisoners.. but do not meddle in the battle." Ban's voice booked no resistance.
"You don't know anything!" Kagome fumed, her voice rising a few octaves. "How DARE YOU! That monster has Jewel shards HE NEEDS OUR HELP!"
Shippo whimpers as Kagome is scary when she is so ANGRY.
Ban looked at the child, coolly unimpressed by her tantrum "It is you who knows nothing, you flat-chested kid.. He is a warrior at this level of battle he does not need you to underestimate his skills and reduce his ability by giving a false impression that he needs your meddling!"
Ban dismissed the fuming kid, and leapt away from her childish tantrum. With the bow and arrows in his hand she could not interfere. He got a comfortable spot and watched the boy-pup battle the Demon. He noted the style of fight and was impressed. The boy had no training, but he had a natural grace, an eye for battle strategy that involved a level of planning far beyond the idiotic front that the Hanyou showed to the world. Ban watched and wondered how much the Hanyou played the fool due to being forced to the role by those around him, rather then being allowed to develop his own strength.
The battle did not last long at all. In just over a minute the half-demon was picking up a piece of shard and passing it to the girl, who was still pouting and glaring stake knives at the unimpressed Jagan user.
"Since it seems my assistance is not needed, I want to go home and catch up with school work." Kagome stated stiffly once the cat demons had left.
Inuyasha, blinked at her, her irate tone confusing him. "Keh, Of course we need you to find the shards for us. Why are you so angry?"
Kagome pointed an accusing finger at Ban. "HE stopped me from helping you in the fight!"
"Well it was not like I needed help, was it?" Inuyahsa asked, totally not understanding what the fuss was about.
Kagome stamped her foot and exploded. "IM GOING HOME!"
Miroku, quickly stepped in, interfering before Kagome could use her 'magic word'. "That actually may be for the best. We have been traveling close to a month, and Mido-san has not met Kaede. We best get back to the village."
The small group made their way to the well. Kagome having got her way was in better spirits, and she promised to bring everyone treats as she hopped into the well, and disappeared.
The group quietly continued on to the village, except for Ban, the rest were as always, a little down with the miko gone.
Ban finally met Kaede. He was interested in her level of knowledge and the old woman on her part made no bones of being very impressed by the Jagan user. Not because of his looks or ability. There was something about his aura that Kaede had never seen. More then that, there was a hidden kindness and a gentleness in the depths of the dangerous eyes that had not gone unmissed by the old lady. Also he had gone around her hut, identifying most of the herbs an their properties. What he did not know he asked. And he had listened attentively and with a focus that she knew meant that he probably understood a great deal more then she actually explained. In the time he was in the village, Ban spent at least and hour with the old lady just learning about healing and potions. Kaede for her part, seeing Ban''s interest ordered one of her people to go to monastery she knew of and purchase some books for the Jagan user. That purchase would take some time to get to the village.
This however was a side small slice of the Jagan user's time in the village. On their second day in the village Inuyasha had approached Ban and requested that he take watch that night and patrol the boarders of the village, so that he could get used to the feel of the area. Ban noticed the twitching ears and slightly nervous demeanor, but decided not to press. He went on patrol early, noting the moonless night. The village seemed quieter this night, and there was a tension and fear that made Ban cautious and curious. He patrolled and got rid of some minor threats, nothing major. He refrained from going into the village to appease his curiosity as he had given his word. Past dawn when he returned he was a little surprised to the the half demon fast asleep and everyone in a relieved state. He was not sure what but he knew something had happened , this time he would choke back his questions, next time however he wouldn't be so easy going.
On the third day, after talking to Kaede, Ban went in search of Inuyasha, and found him lounging near the well.
"So is this what you do without that school kid around, stand around and sulk?" Ban asked bitingly.
Inuyasha despondently threw a leaf at Ban, it fluttered harmlessly between them. "Keh! Its not like I can do anything else. I cant identify jewel shards, so there is no point in going hunting. The villagers don't mind my help but they don't actually want me around too much, when there is no work to do or stuff to kill. Its better for me to stay here." Inuuyahsa tried to, but failed to sound nonchalant.
"So how about some training?" Ban replied.
Inuyasa stared at Ban, his eyes narrowed in ire. "Training? I don't need training, Ive been fighting all my life, and I rarely lose!"He snapped.
"Meh, you are a good brawler, but your techniques are unprofessional." Ban's voice was without inflection, he was simply stating a fact.
Inuyasha did not see it that way. "LOOK IF YOU ARE GOING TO INSULT ME..." his voice rose.
Ban raised a silencing hand, and quickly cut in "I mean no insult Inuyasha in fact it is a compliment. Your techniques are of one untrained in battle. The fact that you win constantly against stronger foes is a testament to your natural strength and determination." Golden eyes blinked in surprise as the head tilted in curiosity. Ban continued "Training, sparring is a means to enhance natural ability. Even the best of the best train, and if you would like, I would be happy to help train you in some formal techniques."
Inuyasha stared in shock, he shock his head hard, then defensively snapped at Ban "What makes you think you are capable of training me huh? Maybe I should train you?"
Ban grinned confidently, "Hmm... you challenge the invincible Ban Mido? Alright if you can hit me once in the next 10 minutes you can train me, if not you train with me everyday while we are here. And it is not a race so we will stay in this field during the match."
Inuyasha smiled, equally confident. "Hit you once? Keh! Not a problem."
The hanyou leapt without warning at Ban, and hit air. Ban hands in his pockets stood relaxed behind the half demon. He raised a brow. Inuyasha growled and attacked. The next 10 minutes proved an exercise in frustration to the young half demon. No matter what he did his blue eyed tormentor was just not being hit, the speed with which the guy moved was incomprehensible. But Inuyasha did not relent, he kept attacking. He kept getting closer, kept trying different things until the time ran out. He stood panting, leaning against the unchanged sword. His foe stood chewing grass and smiling.
"Well done Inuyasha, your speed definitely increased dramatically towards the end." Ban nodded respectfully at the Hanyou.
Inuyasha panted heavily. "How the fuck did you get so fast?"
Ban shrughed "Where I come from speed is a critical factor in battle. Now are you willing to train with me?"
"Grrrr... I gave my word..." Inuyasha eyed Ban speculatively. "Hey you can dodge, but can you hit me?"
Ban respoded seriously "Inuyasha, I could not only hit you, I could take you down."
"As if..." Inuyasha scoffed
A mischievous glint entered Ban's eyes. "Ok how about a bet? I take you down in 10 seconds and you owe me any favor I want. I fail and you get the favor."
Inuyasha eyed Ban suspiciously. "What kind of favor?"
"Any kind. Well anything that is not immoral, against values and does not involve humiliating the loser in public." Ban said easily.
"10 seconds, you are overconfident." Inuyasha grinned really enjoying the interaction, suddenly a thought hit him. "Umm, and so one of us wins or loses the bet?" A strange look entered into Inuyasha's eyes as he asked that, a part of him did not like that.
Ban nodded "Hmm.. Good point. How about if I take you down in less then five seconds- you owe me any favor, if its between five to ten seconds we both claim a favor from each other, and more then that the favor is yours.
For some unfathomable reason Inuyasha felt immensely relieved with the terms of this new bet "Okay you are on!"
Ban came at Inuyasha, in the first two seconds, the hanyou had to dodge and jump back numerous time, his robe however got slashed at least seven times. The next three seconds Inuyasha only just managed to defend against over 60 punches using the sheathed fang to block the blows and he still ended up falling back. Inuyasha agility and grace were all that saved him, he fell back and flipped over, defending and dodging as best he could. One the sixth second, the Jagan user was suddenly behind him, and an unrelenting hand caught the base of his neck. Grabbing the belt of the robe in his other hand, Inuyasha was lifted above his opponent and held in the air.
Ban hesitated, and the Hanyou struggled ineffectively above him, a memory of Inuyasha smashing into the ground at Kagome's words flashing in Ban's head.
"Do you yield? Have I won?" Ban asked
"Yes! Yes! Get me down you bastard!" Inuyasha growled, he braced himself for impact and was shocked when Ban lowered him gently to the ground.
"Huh? It would have been faster if you just tossed me down." Feeling unaccountably abashed, Inuyasha adjusted his clothes not looking at Ban.
"No.." Ban said slowly. "No, I don't like seeing you on the ground."
"..." Inuyasha's eyes went wide, as words failed him.
There was an awkward silence, finally Ban said, "Well looks like we both win that bet, so what favor do you want?"
Inuyasha's jaw dropped as the realization hit him. "Oh wow! Errrr what.. maybe.. no.. or .. if.. No... how about.. no... that won't do..."
Ban watched amused as the puppy walked around him and in circles as he pondered the favor. Finally feeling a little dizzy, he chuckled and placed a hand on Inuyasha's shoulder stopping the pacing.
"I DONT KNOW WHAT TO ASK! I want it to be good but I don't know.." Inuyasha yelled, then he whined softly as he plonked down on the ground puppy dog style.
Ban chuckled, "Ok how about you can ask me the favor whenever you want?"
"Really, there is no time limit. Other conditions?"
"None.." Ban replied. "Tomorrow or a hundred years or even a thousand years from now, the favor is good."
Inuyasha grinned widely, "Okay thanks.. so what favor do you want?"
A slow smile spread across Ban's full lips. "I want permission." He stated enagmiatically.
"Huh?"
"Permission," Ban paused before continuing, "...to touch your ears."
"Whhhaaaattt?" Inuyasha's mouth hung open in surprise. "Why are you wasting your favor on something like that, everyone has touched my ears." He pouted a little.
Ban's eyes narrowed in displeasure at the thought. "Yes, I noticed that, however I want your permission to touch your ears, when ever I want as long as it is not in a humiliating situation for you, where others can mock it. But in front of friends or just the two of us, you HAVE to allow it."
"So I have to let you touch my ears when you want, as long as it is not too embarrassing?" Inuyasha clarified.
"Yes!"
The ears in question twitched wildly, "That is all, you sure?"
"Yup!" Ban replied.
"And you start training with me?" Inuyasha pressed a little.
Ban nodded "Yes, we'll start after food." Priorities after all.
Inuyasha mimicked Ban's nod. "Alright I agree. Err you want to touch them now?"
"Yes, since you are sitting, I'll come to you. Alright." So saying Ban carefully moved closer to Inuyasha.
Inuyasha wrinkled his nose at the Jagan user's hesitation. "Keh, I said alright – get it over with! Why does everyone want to touch my ears.. grrr." the growl ended with a sullen pout.
The Inu-hanyou waited looking at Ban's feet as he stood next to him. He braced for the pinch and rub, that at times hurt and was for the most part very uncomfortable. Instead he felt long fingers run from the base of his ears to the tip. The palm cupped his ear gently as warm fingers traced the edges of the ear. The touch was light and comforting, and a little confusing. Inuyasha leaned into the gentle touch and relaxed, he could not understand why but he felt his body become strangely flushed and warm.
Ban chuckled, "You are still a pup." He left the ears and rubbed the top of Inuyasha's head. "Come on lets get some lunch."
Inuyasha feeling very confused, got up and smiled. The two walked side by side back to the village for lunch.

a/n : I hope you are enjoying this. Hmmm I guess I best explain – Inuyasha is immature. He has not gone into heat, so for now his sensuality is well, dormant. I have some stuff I wanna play with before going there. Suggestions, comments flames and ideas all welcome.
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