"A Frozen Moon at Midnight"
An Inu-yasha Fanfiction
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters of Inu-yasha. I do own other Characters featured in my fanfiction.
Chapter One- A thin line between Kagome's love and Inu-yasha's hate
Inu-yasha pulled the bandages off as carefully as he could. Still, the rayon pad stuck to his flesh, coming away with a soft crackling of dried blood. Droplets of fresh blood oozed around the edges of the wound. He had never been wounded so badly in his entire life. Pain began to creep its way into the wound in Inu-yasha's chest.
He managed to control the fierce bleeding that Sesshomaru's sword whip had created. The first wave of pain felt like hot flames licking at the torn bone and flesh of his broken leg. The pain was nearly unbearable even for Inu-yasha.
The cool moonlight made walking deceptive because he could see every detail of the ground and rock surfaces were cratered with dark shadows. He was obviously too injured to fight demons or humans and a perfect target for enemies. Inu-yasha shook himself irritably, hugging his elbows against the cold chills of the night.
"Serves you right, brawling round villages and chasing me through bushes and rocks. I told you not to move that leg; now you've probably got torn muscles as well as bruises." Kagome began glaring at Inu-yasha while she cleaned his wounds with fresh water.
"Well, its not like I had a choice! I didn't intent to end up this way! Inu-yasha exclaimed flinching at Kagome's touch.
Inu-yasha seemed slightly amused at Kagome's scolding.
"Besides, you were the one who got kidnapped" Inu-yasha growled.
"I got injured trying to save you!"
"I'd be surprised to hear anything reasonable come out of that mouth of yours. You're just cranky because Sesshomaru beat you up" Kagome laughed.
"First, we get stuck in the middle of nowhere and now your babbling about my half-brother!" Inu-yasha shouted.
"I don't see what's so funny about saving your life!" Inu-yasha snorted.
"Maybe if you didn't insult me so much you wouldn't end up getting a SIT!" Kagome stated.
Meanwhile, A dark figure moved swiftly through the forest. The wind blew through its silk kimono as it leaped quickly into several large trees. A large black hood covered the mysterious figure's face as sharp fangs glisten from the figure's grin. The figure sniffed the air for a familiar half demon scent. The scent became stronger as the figure continued its movement through the trees. Finally, the figure came to a halt as it located the familiar scent. "Inu-yasha..." the figure growled. The figure removed a razor-sharp katana from its sheath; the moonlight reflecting off the metal.
Suddenly, Inu-yasha dropped down from the trees behind the mysterious figure.
"A Demon?" Inu-yasha thought. "I smelled your scent a mile away" Inu-yasha retorted as he moved closer the figure.
A laughed made its way from the lips of the figure. "You think I'm that naive?" the figure spoke. "To come after you alone?"
A massive white tail flipped its way from under the cloak of the figure.
"So...you are a dog demon!" Inu-yasha exclaimed. "Why were you searching for me?".
"Is it true you hold the sword Tetsusaiga? I must have that sword" the figure snarled.
"Yeah...in your dreams" Inu-yasha laughed.
"Humph! You refuse me! Your insolence will not be tolerated!" the figure warned.
"What makes you think I am the least bit afraid of you?" Inu-yasha responded holding his sword in a fighting stance.
Suddenly, Kagome emerged from the bushes. "KAGOME!" Inu-yasha yelled. "I thought I told you to hide!".
"I had to see what you where doing!" Kagome replied.
"IDIOT!" Inu-yasha thought.
"A human?" the figure murmured.
Suddenly, the figure dropped from the trees down to the forest floor.
"I smell the scent of Shikon on this human" the figure thought.
As the figure walked closer to Kagome, Inu-yasha stepped in front of the figure.
"Quit hiding your face! Show yourself!" Inu-yasha roared.
The figure removed the black hood from its head revealing long silky white hair and golden cat-slit eyes of a young male dog demon.
"Your the one who kidnapped Kagome earlier" Inu-yasha growled angrily. "I thought I finished you off!"
"Humph!" the Youkai snorted in disgust. "Don't think you can get rid of me so easily."
The young demon sniffed the air, the sweet scent of a magical jewel shard growing stronger in his nose.
"This human has the shikon!" the demon thought.
"Don't come any closer to Kagome or I'll rip you apart!" Inu-yasha yelled.
The demon folded his arms, staring at Inu-yasha in a confused state. "Why are you protecting this human?" he questioned.
"That's none of your business, whelp!" Inu-yasha snapped.
"You may have injured me earlier, but you won't live to survive my on-slaught. You were too over-confident about defeating me. Now, I will kill you for your bold defiance against my wishes!" The young dog-demon protested.
"Lord Inu-yasha" Myouga the flea interrupted.
"This is no ordinary demon. He possesses dark powers that increase his ability to heal and regenerate. Not only that but he detects the jewel shard around Kagome's neck." Myouga continued.
"Humph! Whatever!" Inu-yasha snorted.
"Its nothing good old Tetsusgaia can't take care of".
"Ha! Do you actually think you can defeat me?" the dog demon laughed.
"You may be a demon but it won't help you against my dark power".
"The Shikon will be mine!"
Unexpectedly, the dog demon's body grew bigger in size. Increasing his strength and agility.