The Dragon and the Fox Part 2

"Correction....lord Inu no Taishou killed the beast. You were rushed here im with injuries by his youngest son Prince inuyasha." Sekai corrected her. "And if your mother was angel.....whybdodnyour guardiam claim he was human?" He asked, having been untrusting of this man since he first caught his scent.
Sabreal new this wasn't good, beside the impressed one senses of the of the demons around him, their magics together alone could defeat him without having to stand up with his present form. "I have told you of my holy power....but by blood no, she wasn't related. But we were raised together." "Find thatchers to believe since the Angels have decided to destroy even the humans they create and who praise them." Miaka said. "And having holy magic by simply being raised with them is impossible.....divine magic as that has to be inherited. In your blood."

Raizen's fist continued glowing though he did not strike at her as she spoke "Aye that is true that none here care for the angels. But these stories are not adding up. I'm starting to think you are on the side of them angels. I never knew what happened to Raijin after he ran away with that woman and turned his back on our family. To think you are of my blood...and those fiendish angels...I should kill you as an abomination, but you possess some power, and that is something I can respect."

"I suggest we use them"Sesshoumaru said now as he leaned forward "Whether or not they are sent here by the angels makes no difference, if they have no angelic power, it means that the angels clearly do not have enough hope for them to make an impact on this war. So let us use them as well to our advantage. Power is something I also respect, and so is someone who can play to both sides. I will put them under the watch of Captain Ryoma and the Espionage Division. The Emperor will bind them with cursed seals so should they speak out against us it shall be their downfall. In return we shall offer you asylum from the Angels, and not kill you both here and now for your failed attempt and underestimating Daiyoukai"he said spoken like a true Commander as he eyed the two of them "The decision is yours"

Artemis would glance at Sabrael she had told the truth but thanks to the angels ignorance and untrusting nature of her he had practically sabotaged them but she would smirk slightly as she looked at Raizen then to Sesshoumaru. "Do as you will, so long as I can save my mother I don't care what happens or becomes of me" she stated looking at them, then to the Emperor "so place your seal on me, I have nothing to loss"

Ayame nodded her head, as she stood there then looked to the others before speaking "Ryoma I am sure you have heard of that" she said speaking to the shadows. "If they are out of line your free to punish them as you see fit....though I do believe for now they should be placed back in their chambers...we have matters to discuss"

Sabreal glared at the girl as guards came up to them to escort them back to their rooms and would later receive the mark from Wu. Once they were placed in their chambers, Sabreal cursed under his breath and called out to his angelic brethren. "Mikael....Lucifer......I have been compromised....they wish to bind me to one of the
To use against you. They trust the girl....what should I do?"

"I don't trust that man....but the girl....I feel honesty in her words." Miaka said as she turned back to the gathering. "I suspect that he may be an angel.....what should we do with him? Even with binding magic he will still have a free mind and free will....can we trust him not to betray us battle?" She asked the group as a whole.

"Trust him or not I say we trust and help Artemis." Inuyasha spoke up. "She's only doing this to save her mother....what better reason to help her?"

The voice of Samael was heard then throughout the room "Stay thy hand and follow thine course"was all it said before fading out

"Got it"Ryoma said as he suddenly appeared molded by shadows taking his seat beside his sister "He could be telling the truth, or he could be lying, either way it seems they are a packaged deal"he stated "But i will watch them."

"You speak with an emotional tongue little brother"Sesshoumaru said "It is not our responsibility to help anybody. If someone wishes to help, let it be the Oni as they are kin to her ancestors. However we will use them. To the man, we shall bind him and slip him false information. If and when he tells the enemy of this information, a trap will be drawn and an ambush will turn the war in our favor"he said the ever thinking taciturn

"It was a wise decision to make you Commander-General, Sesshoumaru-sama"Wu said nodding his affirmation "I couldn't have thought of a better plan myself, and to do it in the short time it took you is very impressive"he said

Artemis would step into her room as she sighed heavily, she would close her eyes and would lay her weapon on the bed before her, did she do the right thing? She just wanted to save her mother and bring justice back to her father who was butchered by Lucifer and had his very soul sealed into her weapon. "If I could unlock my other half....I could end this...I could save her...I need to be stronger.." she said shaking, "but I can't...not attached to mothers life..."

Asura would look over at Inuyasha as he seemed to be speaking from his heart and she leaned back, "I'm with Inuyasha on this one, shes just doing this to try and save her mother al of us would do the same for someone we cared or respected...if we put her to a test to prove her loyalty perhaps that could help shed doubts....she may even have information on the angels and we wont get anything from that man hes on their side...you can see it in his eyes."

Fengyi leaned back tapping her fingers on her arm as she looked at Raizen "She is of our blood Raizen in a sense we should at least help her so that the angels cannot use our bloods power against us..she possess a great deal more so because she's able to wield that weapon of my fathers so well....I remember when he was forging it...I couldn't even touch it without feeling drained and that was only when 50 souls had been collected....now it has some where near 200 as she claims"

"I would question of one so young could be so strong....but I was proven wrong by the youngest members of your line, Raizen. But I ask you and Lady Fengyi not as possible relatives to this girl, but as Oni....can she truly controle this weapon of immense power? Is there anything we could do against it should she turn it against us?" Miaka asked.

"I do because I know her place...being Hanyo....being disposed by half of what you are.....now being viewed as possibly dangerous? A threat? Neither side wanting her or want to kill her? Use her, as what the Angels are doing now by taking control off the one person who actually gives a damn about her...excuse me if I'm a bit 'emotional'" he snapped not just at his brother but at the others. "Se not an weapon we can use to win....she is not an abomination just because she was born different....." He said and turned his glare to Raizen. "Am I an abomination, Oni? Do you want to destroy me? Does my existence anger you? Disgust you?!"

"Prince inuyasha, be calm.....I'm sure he didn't mean those things he said..." Sekai said to bring back a peace in the air between the tense member of the meeting

Raizen blinked looking around at the room before back to Inuyasha "Taishou I'll forgive your son this time for speaking to me as if I am some mere Oni in a forest and not a Devil that could crush him in an instant."he said dismissing the hot tempered hanyou "You are not Oni, you are not my concern, you should ask your old man if he's disappointed in you."he stated before turning to Fengyi and Miaka "Clearly the weapon still drains her body as well too. Her injuries were mostly self inflicted from the tax on the body of using such powerful spells. She did manage to sever his arm, so her power is formidable, but it is raw and unrefined. Should she decide to join our ranks, I can teach her to wield that power. Her weapon cannot drain my energy, my reserves are much too large for something so puny to take me"he said

"Inuyasha understand this clearly"Sesshoumaru said loud enough for everyone to hear "We are at war with Divine Angels. She is an unknown threat to us and we are nursing her wounds. For all we know this could be exactly the position she wanted to be in to launch an assault on this palace once her wounds are healed. If we are going to take the risk to keep her among our ranks, she WILL be used as a weapon in this war, and nothing more."he stated cooly eyeing his brother down "I will not have this army compromised."

Ayame would glance at Inuyasha noticing the boys emotions in this as she would then speak "If the prince is overly concerned for the well-being of the girl, perhaps placing her under his charge will settle anything that will come up." she stated simply, "If she betrays or acts out he will be punished for failing to supervise her correctly, Ryoma will have final say of course in this but the other one is far more of a threat than the girl for now." She wanted this settled and perhaps this could teach the prince some responsibility in times of war. "Is this acceptable to everyone? That the girl will be Prince Inuyasha's charge?"

The room of lords and ladies agreed and the topic laid to rest. "Now that that is settled. Lord Taisho, lady Fengyi and myself have agreed upon this venture and Lord Taisho will present his plan to you empress." Sekai said and nodded to Taisho.


"You expect me to met myself to be tied to these beasts...." He said angrily to the air though no one was there and sighed as he turned away and paced the room.

"Indeed" Inu no Taishou said as he stood up taking the floor "In response to the Angels efforts, and us gaing no ground on this war front, I propose it is time for us to beseech the Gods to grant us aid in this fight. The angels are intervening on the mortal realm, I believe it is time for our gods to do so as well. We have the three reincarnates gathered, and with the Sage channeling the summoning, it will be possible to manifest their bodies into the mortal realm to help us"he said to the group

Asura would look up hearing about this and she would speak, "do you think they would help us though? They've been silent for so many years and even when father tries to talk to them they are silent..." she stated as she sat there, looking at all the others as Ryoko spoke "this is a true statement, for centuries they have sat in silence but they have always deemed us responsible for our own actions and did not ever meddle"

"Yes that is true but they do so not to interfere with our lives. But as tha Angels are not only interfering with their own creations but the gods as well and plan to destroy all of it. Surely they'd would be interfere then." Sekai said from his seat.

"The only thing we can do is attempt to summon them and see what verdict they have for us"Taishou said "The angels have broken their vow to never interfere in the lives of mortals. As their creations, the Gods are the ones who are to help us during these trying times."he said

"If all members are in agreement then I have no qualms against attempting the summoning, the worst thing that would happen is that we would be ignored and that is a sign we are to deal with these troubles ourselves"Wu said sitting back in his chair

"Then preparations will be made to perform the summoning. Wu how quick can you ready for it?" she asked turning to her husband.

Artemis would take a deep breath as she moved to the window that was within the room, her hand raising up to push it open but a barrier bounced her hand back. "seems fresh air is out of the question.." she said with a small mutter of anger. "How long are they going to keep me locked up in here? I don't have time for this" she growled out.

Miaka turned to sesshoumaru, "will you be alright in doing this?" She asked. "I understand that the summoning will be very taxing on our strength to bring them here. And with what has all transpired..."
She said and sighed. "I apologize if my concerns are unfounded or unwanted."

"I can begin the ritual as soon as this meeting is over if that is what everyone wishes"Wu said "I have the incantation and legendary artifacts locked away however I can retrieve them in an instant"he said

"I will be fine"Sesshoumaru said simply "If Sol, Luna and Yami are who we decide we need, then I will sacrifice"he commented shortly leaning back in his chair

Ayame would nod her head then, as Ryoko would sigh before speaking "If this is indeed what others want then I will agree to it." she stated simply as she sat there glancing at the others. "As will I, if the angels will interfere in the lives of the mortals then our gods should at least extend some aid to us. Or insight on how to win this war."

"Then it is agreed. Sesshoumaru, Miaka and Ryoka along with Emporer Wu will begin the summoning g once the ritual is prepared." Sekai said and called over a servant and began to list off everything that would be needed and to see that it would be ready as soon as possible.

"You all continue then, and I will excuse myself"Wu said as he stood up bowing to the group before leaving the councilroom

"Now we need to discuss last night's events with my son" Taishou said "We have a new alliance...a Southwestern alliance, formed by the untimely mating of our children"

Ayame would smirk some hearing taishou speak about the untimely mating before Fengyi cut in with a small snort of laughter, "untimely? my dear Taishou I do believe this has been needed for some time considering how your son and lady Miaka have been since children" she stated with a fanged grin. "However, congratulations are in order." "Yes, Congratulations and it finally can be settled that these two lands are united without the two lords butting heads." Ayame said with her own smirk.

"I believe he means, and I quite agree, that it was done without propriety. Luckily though, lord Taksho thankfully had papers and agreements drawn up." He said and looked to sesshoumaru and miaka. "But nevertheless, what's done is done and it will strengthen our lands and and our friendships."

"I can promise that we will not neglect our duties with this new outcome Empress. If ever you see it or fell any dissatisfaction in our performance, I will gladly step down and let sesshoumaru continue into glory and win this battle." Miaka said though un able to meet her gaze in a feeling of embarrassment

"That's all good and well and dandy and yay for young love, BUT"Raizen said now as Yusuke looked over at him "Oh man here it comes.."he said as Raizen continued "I do not approve of a Southwestern Alliance. That gives you youkai a united front should things ever turn between youkai and oni. I do not accept this mating until I see the terms of your arrangements. Unless Lady Fengyi also agrees to enter into a unified front. Inu no Taishou may seem full of serene grace, but he is every bit the warmonger that I am. His conquering of the west of evidence of that, he just decided to stop spreading his influence...you all decided to stop the spreading of mine."he said. Though the man was brash, he did have a sharp mind when it came to his political strengths and advantages

"I should have known this was coming. Of course you will have access to the documents I have made, however Sesshoumaru and Miaka will stay mated no matter whether or not a formal alliance happens. I have made that very clear across all fronts. Realistically, his emotions need to be taken care of by Miaka as his mind recovers, so I will not have them separated again."Inu no Taishou said firmly as he eyed Raizen

Ayame would sigh some as she sat there listening to Raizen though she knew how the man felt his lands seemed to be the one that remained the same in size throughout everything. Fengyi had regained her lands including those that had been claimed when Kurama had ruled, she was also encharge of dealing with the port cities and the negotiations with other countries which gave her an even greater reach than most of the lords could grasp.

"What do you propose than Raizen? There are no females among any of the lords or lady that can be mated with Yusuke...and Asura is out of the question of that considering your influence has pulled over the girl" "Mom he..." Ayame gave her daughter a stern look before continuing. "Accept it or not, the bonds are made and untill the time comes when the mating must be strengthened it is done. The paperwork we will all go over making sure that no lord is greater than the other. That we all agreed when we created this empire."

"We don't mean to make it out a threat or gain of power Raizen." Sekai said. "But you also have no say in what other lords do in or with their own lands or they wish to bind them." He said and stared at the Oni. "Besides you have only yourself to blame for the situation of your lands for the war you started."
"Father please, lord Raizen has his right to speak his opposition in this matter."
"Dint tell me you side with the Man?" Sekaisaid and looked to his daughter. "No, I side with no one but sesshoumaru. Though info see the advantage of combing our to lands for their own benefits, to be honest I do not wish to use my relationship as a political tool or achievement."

"Princess in sure that's not what your father meant.." Izaiyoi said from Taishos other side.