Inu: The Story Of A Dog Demon & Priest(Editing)

22 - The letter

Inu P.O.V

I got in front of Kago. "What do you want fox?" I ask. "Hey, don't be mean Inu. I came to join you." He said. I look at him in disbelief.

"What?"

"Well, since you defeated Sesshy. I thought it would be more fun to play with you instead." He explained.

I looked at him. "We shouldn't trust him." Myōga said. "We should give him a chance he did save me." Kago said. I looked at Kago. "Are you crazy? He tried to kill me!" I shouted. "Oh come on Inu. I didn't want to kill you. I was forced by Sesshōmaru." The fox said with tears in his eyes. I sighed.

"Fine just stop crying. I already have one crybaby in my life. I don't need another." I said. He hugs me. "Thank you." He said. I blushed. "Yeah, you're welcome." I said. He stops hugging me and takes out a letter from his pocket. "Here I forgot to give you this." The fox said. I looked at the letter. "What is it?" I ask.

"Oh just a letter from the old man." The fox explained. "Old man?" I muttered. I opened it.

Dear Inuyasha,

To my beautiful and only daughter. If you're reading this, you have found Tayori or he has found you. Sesshōmaru was probably looking for the Tetsusaiga that I have left for you. Of course I know you have defeated him. I hope you still don't hate me.

I really did love you and your mother. When your mother got sick. I tried to save her, but even I have a limit. After she died I became depressed and distance myself from you. I just couldn't look you in the face.

One because I felt guilty and second because you remind me of her. I also remarried to another human woman who resembled your mother. I didn't know she was treating you badly. That she called you half-breed. I am so sorry you went through all of this. I do love you and hope this sword can protect you.

Love your father

"I guess that bastard did love me." I muttered tearing the paper up. "What was the letter about?" Kago asked. "Nothing." I said. "Now let's go to Kaede's hut." Tayori said. "Hey how do you know about Kaede?" I ask. "Oh the same way I know you look better naked." Tayori said. I looked at him. "What!" I yelled. "Well let's hurry up." Tayori said running. "Get back here fox!" I shouted going after him.

Kago P.O.V

We walked back to the village. We told Kaede everything. "How was it that you were able to pull the Tetsusaiga big brother?" Kaede asked.

"I must say you continue to surprise me."

"My theory is because Kago is mortal and don't forget the Tetsusaiga was made by lady Inu's father and it was a way to protect her immortal mother. It was his feelings towards mortals. That allowed lady Inu to hold it effectively." Myōga explained.

Flashback

"No you should shut up and let me protect you Kyo!" Inu shouted

Flashback ends

He's right. That's when the sword reacted. I start remembering what happened. "For someone like Sesshōmaru. Who hates humans, welding the Tetsusaiga was impossible." Myōga said.

"It is a strange story. To Inu her half human heritage has been a curse. Her feeling for her mother has been tainted with shame and yet those same feelings are what makes her special and that is why her father chose her for his resting place. Perhaps the one who most resembles the father is not Sesshōmaru, but Inu." Kaede said.

After the talk ended. I walk outside the hut. Tayori was standing outside. "What are you doing?" I ask. "Oh, Just spying on you guys." Tayori answered. "Why aren't you on our side?" I ask. He laughs. "You're too trusting, that's going to get you killed one day kid. Now let's go see what's Inu doing." Tayori said getting up.

We walked to the tree. Inu always hanging around. We saw Inu playing with the Tetsusaiga. "Inu?" I ask. She turns to us. "What?" Inu asked. "You want me to tell you. How to use the Tetsusaiga?" I ask. She jumps down.

"You teach me? Since when did you become an expert?" Inu asked. "Well do you promise to protect me with it forever?" I ask. She looks at me.

"What are you talking about? You must have hit your head or something." Inu said. "Come on you said I should let you protect me don't go back on your words!" I shouted. "I didn't mean it like that Baka! If you shut up for once. I'll tell you what a sword like this should really be used for stuff like collecting jewel shards and making me more powerful." Inu said. She started walking away.

"Not for some dumb stuff like protecting you. You can protect yourself. I'm not taking care of a stupid, helpless human like you." Inu said. "Fine." I said. I pushed her to the middle of the bridge. "What are you doing?" Inu asked. "Oh this is going to be good." Tayori said. I walk off the bridge. "Sit girl!" I said.

I heard her fall. "I guess their right, you can't teach an old dog new tricks." I said. Tayori starts laughing. "This is totally better than hanging out with Sesshy." Tayori said. "What do you mean tricks?" Inu asked.

I start walking away. Tayori followed. "Wait. Where are you two going?! Fox! Baka! Come back here!"