The Silver Demon

A/N: Hello again everyone. Welcome to my next multi-chapter story. In case you are reading one of my stories for the first time, this is a simple note. I am writing a major crossover between six mangas/animes. This is part of that large crossover. Of course, this story can still be read on its own, but keep in mind that the upcoming crossover includes aspects of all six individual stories. Speaking of which, this is the final individual story. My next multi-chapter story will be the crossover. I am almost there. I have started writing this crossover since February 2012. Now, I am almost there. Regardless, I am happy to introduce 'The Silver Demon.' Enjoy the first chapter.

After defeating Moryomaru, Inuyasha and his friends continue their search for Naraku. As Kikyo and Kohaku take one direction, Inuyasha travels with Kagome, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, and Kirara towards a dangerous path with unknown results. However, a new and dark presence appears upon the lands. This darkness threatens to destroy everything including Inuyasha and his nemesis Naraku. Who is this darkness and are Inuyasha and his friends ready to face it? Find out in 'Chapter 1: Unknown Demons'.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to the Inuyasha.

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"Talking"

'Thoughts'

Chapter 1: Unknown Demons

It has been a few days since the defeat of Moryomaru. Inuyasha, the half demon dog travels alongside his fellow companions, Kagome, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, and Kirara. Kagome travels alongside Inuyasha wearing her modern day school uniform, which does not bring many questions from the residents of this world. Miroku, the monk of the group travels with his stand in hand as Sango, the demon slayer walks next to him. Behind the four humans are the demon fox Shippo and the demon cat Kirara. A few days ago, Kikyo left with Kohaku saddening Sango in the process. Furthermore, Miroku continues to feel pain in his right hand. He knows his time is almost up, but he must make it until the end. He is so close to Naraku, yet so far away. Sango notices Miroku's pain, which adds to her own. So many of people she cares for have met their ends at the hands of Naraku. Naraku, just thinking about his name sends chill down her spine. It is not the chills of fear, but the chills of hatred. This demon has to die if everyone here is to gain some sort of peace.

"We should rest here," said Miroku.

"Sure," replied Inuyasha, as he remains quiet.

Kagome's eyes show sadness as she looks at Inuyasha from behind. She already knows what the half-demon is thinking. Kikyo, the woman to have Inuyasha's heart, continues to be on his mind. Kagome knows this as it causes her heart to ache. What is she to do about it? Nothing, nobody can forget his or her first love. All Kagome can do is wait and hope. Until then, she will help Inuyasha. She will be there by his side and provide him the support he needs. The group makes camp near a river as they prepare to sleep for the night. Kagome lies on her bedroll while looking up to the night sky. Slowly, her eyes begin to close indicating sleep is near. However, before she has the chance to fall asleep, she hears a sudden noise, which catches the attention of everybody there.

"We need to run as fast as we can!" shouted a voice from afar.

Inuyasha grabs the hilt of his sword as Miroku, Sango, Kirara, and Kagome prepare for anything. Shippo swallows hard as he stands near Kagome. Soon, an old man, a young man, and young woman come out of the thick bushes in a panic. They notice Inuyasha's group, but do not pay any attention to them.

"Is there something wrong?" asked Kagome to the group of three people.

"We need to leave!" exclaimed the old man. "It is not safe here."

"What do you mean?" asked Sango.

"A group of red-eyed demons attacked our village," said the old man. "They slaughtered everyone. Only a few of us made it out, but we don't know if anybody else did."

Inuyasha, Kagome, Miroku, and Sango look at each other as a single thought runs through their minds, Naraku. Who else can cause so much panic? Regardless, this is their chance to find Naraku and bring him down.

"Leave and let us take care of this," said Miroku as Inuyasha begins to rush towards the source of blood.

The rest of the group follows Inuyasha preparing for the worse. After ten minutes of running, Inuyasha and his comrades finally reach the village. However, upon entering the small village, all they see is pure destruction. The village walls are gone as numerous dead bodies pile upon the streets of the town.

"What happened here?" asked Shippo as he notices the numerous dead bodies.

He cringes at the sight, but decides to remain quiet further.

"Who else could have done this?" asked Inuyasha. "Naraku will not stop until he has killed everyone."

"But, why attack a small village?" asked Miroku. "What profit would there be for him?"

Nobody is able to answer Miroku as the group returns his or her attention to the ruin village. A dark and scary chill runs down their spines. This chill is far different from the one they had before. Why it is such, is beyond them.

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"Koga wait up!" shouted Ginta as he and Hakkaku try to catch up to their pack leader.

"Come on, run faster!" yelled Koga back to his team.

Koga has spent the past few days searching for Naraku, but any signs he found only disappeared a few hours later. It is almost as if Naraku is playing with him or trying to lead him somewhere. Koga's thoughts return to his dead pack members. Naraku has caused so much damage to his pack, there is no way Koga will surrender his fight against Naraku. As long as he has his Shikon Jewel Shards, Koga will defeat Naraku. As Koga continues to run, a foul smell catches his attention causing the demon wolf to stop in his tracks. He looks around sniffing for the source of the smell.

"This amount of blood," said Koga to himself. "This has to be a slaughter, nothing else. It has to be Naraku."

Koga changes directions and heads towards the source of the blood. Around ten minutes later, Koga finally reaches the village and comes across a horrible site. Koga looks around the village noticing the burnt houses, dead bodies, and ruin trees. Koga clenches his hands into fists as his blood begins to boil. Only Naraku will produce such an attack, but for what purpose. Koga takes another sniff of the area, but is soon shock by the results. Soon, Ginta and Hakkaku reach Koga and are shock to see the village.

"Who did this?" asked Ginta.

"Who else?" retorted Koga. "Naraku has to be the one involved, but there is something strange. Now that I take another whiff of the smell, I can't find Naraku in this area."

"If Naraku wasn't here, then who?" asked Ginta.

"Um, Koga, Ginta you might want to see this," said Hakkaku.

Koga and Ginta walk towards Hakkaku. Upon reaching his comrade, Koga notices a dead body of a creature.

"Is that a wolf?" asked Hakkaku, looking at the fading red lines on the animal.

"No," responded Koga. "That is no wolf. It is something else."

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"Lord Sesshomaru, why have we stopped?" asked Jaken as he stops alongside Rin and A-Un.

Sesshomaru and his followers have been walking for a few hours searching for Naraku, but a sudden change in the air stops Sesshomaru's advancement. He does not respond to Jaken's question as he continues to listen to the area around him. Jaken wonders what is causing his master to halt their journey.

"Is there something wrong my lord?" asked Jaken.

"Jaken," said Sesshomaru as he finally answers the smaller demon. "We must trend carefully. Something has arrived and it is powerful."

"Surely, my lord, this arrival is not a threat," said Jaken.

Sesshomaru does not respond to Jaken, but his thoughts remain on this new threat. Even he does not know the true power of this arrival. Sesshomaru looks back to Rin, who is talking to A-Un. Regardless of the threat, he will face it. Rin looks up and notices the seriousness of Sesshomaru and Jaken. She does not know what is happening, but she is sure staying with Lord Sesshomaru will keep her safe.

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Near a lake, two people rest as small creatures carrying numerous souls approach one of the persons.

"Lady Kikyo, are you feeling all right?" asked the second person.

"I am fine Kohaku," replied Kikyo as she absorbs the souls into her body.

Kikyo raises her left hand noticing her shaking body. Her time is almost up. Soon, she will return to the world that she belongs, but the least she can do is try to defeat Naraku. That demon has caused so much hurt for her. She lost her life due to the demon and now he threatens to use the Shikon Jewel. She knows she has to find a way to stop him before it is too late for anybody. Her traveling companion, Kohaku watches in concern. For the past three hours, something has been bugging Kikyo. He assumes it deals with Naraku, but there seems to be more than that foul demon.

The priestess turns her attention to the sky as she feels an unusual presence in the air. She felt the same presence nearly three hours ago. She does not what this presence is, or who it is. However, she does know that this presence has a powerful aura around them, one that is dark and dangerous. Kikyo closes her eyes as the darkness continues to flare. Whatever this darkness is, it will change the outcome of this fight with Naraku.

"We must move on," said Kikyo as she slowly stands up.

"Yes, Lady Kikyo," replied Kohaku as he begins to follow Kikyo.

Kikyo turns her attention to Kohaku and then stares at the Shikon Jewel Shard on the back of this neck. Everything relies on that shard. Kikyo turns her attention forward and continues to search for Naraku.

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In an unknown area, a single powerful demon rests as he gathers his strength. His dark aura sends chill to any human in the area as his miasma kills any unfortunate soul. This demon is none other than Naraku, the very demon so many want to kill. He smirks as he takes out a very tainted Shikon Jewel. He is only four shards away from completing the jewel and obtaining the wish he wants. Naraku gives a dark laugh as his smile soon turns into a frown. He walks towards the window of his room and stares outside. Something just gains his attention, but he does not know what it is. Soon, Byakuya and Kanna enter the room as they also sensed the same thing as Naraku.

"Naraku," said Byakuya. "Did you also sense it? I have never felt such a power."

"It is powerful," said Naraku. "But, this is a simple scare tactic. Let everybody know your strength and put fear into their hearts. We will not fall to such a pathetic trick."

"What are we going to do?" asked Byakuya.

"There is a change of plans," said Naraku. "This power might not be friendly, but we can find a way to use it. No matter what happens, we will gain all of the shards of the Shikon Jewel and nobody will interfere."

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In another unknown place, a person wearing a brown cloak walks up a hill. Once this person reaches the top of the hill, he looks across the area watching the low sunset. He looks around the area as if searching for something.

"I finally made it," said the person. "This is the last person. It is almost time to gather all seven and form the strongest team of heroes. However, I must help save this world first. Inuyasha, your life is about to change."

The person begins to walk down the hill heading towards his next destination.

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In darkness of the night, a single man travels the forest surrounded by a horde of monsters with red eyes and red lines traveling their bodies. The single man looks towards the night sky as dark clouds form above him. He looks around the area as the monsters walk forward slowly.

"Soon, the crystal will be mine," said the man to himself.

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A/N: All right, another slow start to another story. Then again, I always do that. I hope this chapter is a good start for everybody, but I think I did a good job. Thanks for reading and please review.