Seth: This story follows through with the story until after Sesshomaru turns down Kagura and her shards. (Episode 67, I think) That's where my story begins…
I've never written an Inuyasha fanfic before, though I have wanted to for a long time now. I've finally mustered up the courage to actually write a story- I just pray it's not a total flop. Also it might take two weeks for me to update this story again. In any case, I hope you enjoy.
Resist and Conquer: Let's Save The World
Chapter 01
It was seemingly beautiful; the sky was clear and the air smelt fresh and clean. They walked into a lovely field of different colored flowers. The young girl was stunned into silence. "Come on, Ah-Un, let's go pick some flowers!" She exclaimed gleefully.
"Do not wander too far, Rin." Sesshomaru warned.
"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru." She replied brightly before running off in one direction, their two-headed demon horse following closely behind.
As for Jaken, Sesshomaru's loyal servant, he did his best to keep his petty insults of the girl to himself. There was no doubt what his master would do if he bad-mouthed Rin in his presence. It was still quite the puzzle, his Lord's sudden change of heart. Had he run into her a few months ago, he'd left her dead without hesitation or a moment's thought.
Speaking of the great demon, he had been acting differently than usual. His young companion may not have noticed too much, other than him being quieter than usual, - which seemed impossible at first.
He breathed in, halting to the sound of buzzing. It was far off but was approaching at a tremendous speed. His golden eyes narrowed as the wind shifted a bit, "Jaken." He beckoned his minion forward.
"Aye, me lord?"
"Take Rin to somewhere safe." He ordered simply.
His servant nodded without questioning, knowing something terrible would soon come. He turned to get Rin, who was currently picking flowers a few yards away.
Jaken hurriedly ran over to the young girl, "Oh, Hello Jaken. Look at this pretty flower necklace I making. I am going to make the bestest one I can for Lord-"
"There's no time for that, Rin. We have to go hide." He broke in. She blinked.
"But why, Lord Jaken? It's so nice here. We should at least stay a while, come on, I'll make a flower necklace for you too!" She smiled innocently.
The small toad demon shook his head, "No, Rin. We have to leave now." He insisted.
The two-headed demon stood to his feet, (whom until this moment had been lying down whilst keeping an eye on Rin.) "What's wrong Ah-Un?" She asked. The faithful demon lowered down and signaled for Rin to climb on, "Oh, something is coming, we better go and hide until Lord Sesshomaru says it's alright to come back out."
Jaken's eye twitched in aggravation. "Come on, Lord Jaken, we have to go." He raised his hand at her in annoyed disbelief, but only sighed and mounted Ah-Un. The three took off to somewhere safe.
Sesshomaru stood ready for anything. Ready to fight and defeat Naraku- for it was his presence he both felt and smelled. Naraku and his Samyousho, his demon insects from Hell. His eyes were narrow, brows furrowed.
But as the being approached he started to second-guess, the scent was of Naraku's but not exactly like so… The demon was close and the wind picked up, which meant it was- and could only be- "Wind Sorceress, Kagura." He whispered, taking sight of the woman slowly descending on her white feather.
"Greetings, Sesshomaru." She bowed her head only slightly.
He was not in the mood to speak with this desperate wench, "What business do you have with me?" He asked curtly.
She sighed softly, "I simply want to tell you something that could be very vital to you." She answered.
He smirked lightly, "I have no interest in the shards of the Shikon-no-tama, as I've told you before." He shot back and she nodded. "And this information of yours is not important to me. I think it's about time you left." He spoke.
She perched her lips but held her tongue, until he started to walk away. "I know you aren't doing it for me but you do intend on killing Naraku, do you not?" She asked adding, "We both have the same goal in mind. I want him dead as well, Sesshomaru we can defeat him if we cooperate."
Sesshomaru turned and stared at her, his face holding no clear expression. "I do not need any help, I will defeat him on my own." He replied.
She growled lowly, "Why can't you just accept it? You want to kill him and I want to help you achieve that." Kagura was both angry and frustrated with him. 'How can he act so impassive and calm all the time?'
He turned, "If you're looking for someone to partner up with, perhaps you should go seek out Inuyasha. He needs help more than I." He said walking away.
The female demon huffed, "You'll see soon, Sesshomaru. You'll need my help and at that time I won't be there to support you." She warned before pulling a feather from her hair and enlarging it. She glared at the retreating form before hopping on and heading back to Naraku's castle.
'You foolish woman- you are a part of Naraku; do you really think you could get away with plotting behind his back? He is cunning and confident but no fool. He knows every move you make… Your doom has already been set.' He stared at the swarm of Samyousho that had followed the wind sorceress silently. Most likely, she didn't even know they were there.
He walked through the field as the wind died down. Dead silence settled over the air and the land. He would defeat and kill the demon Naraku; there was no questioning that.
"It's about time you showed up, Kagome. We've only wasted three days, Naraku probably has all the jewel shards now but it's alright because you had to take your 'test'." Inuyasha whined as she hopped out of the well.
"Inuyasha, sit." He landed face-first into the ground and she smiled as Sango, Miroku and Shippo ran up to her. "Hi guys, sorry I took so long. I brought some more goodies from my time as an apology. You forgive me?" She asked happily.
"There is no need for apology Kagome. We each need our space and I'm sure you could use the rest from all of this demon business. How is your family doing?" Sango asked.
Miroku nodded, "Ah yes, Sango is correct. And she is so caring to ask about your family, isn't she?" He praised and her face dropped. Kagome sighed and Shippo shook his head, as the girl's eye twitched.
"Miroku, you're such a pervert!" She called out and hit him a few times in the head, knocking him down to the ground. Sango smiled at Kagome who in return laughed little. "That monk will never learn." She said disaaprovingly.
It was quiet for a moment as the wind blew ever gently, the raven-haired girl shifted her backpack to her right shoulder and sighed lightly. It was a marvelous day- if only it weren't ruined by the fact someone like Naraku was alive. "So what's been happening around here when I was gone? Ya'll didn't get into any trouble, I hope."
Suddenly, Inuyasha stood to his feet and frowned, "Alright come on, let's go." He said walking off towards the village in a very grim manner.
Kagome blinked, "What's with him? He's been acting so strangely ever since I got back- did something happen when I was gone?" She asked staring first at Sango who only looked away sadly. "Shippo?"
"Uh, Inuyasha is calling me. Wait up Inuyasha!" The little kitsune shouted running towards the hanyou.
"Yes, let's get back to the village." Sango said, walking away quietly. 'What is going on?' Kagome asked herself. Why was everyone acting so depressed?
"Okay, now I'm starting to get angry. Nobody wants to tell me what the heck is going on…" She mumbled.
"I'm sorry Kagome," She blinked and looked downward at Miroku who was taking time to dust himself off, "It's just… It's really something Inuyasha should talk with you about. Sango and I know only small details. But Inuyasha…" He trailed off, his tone nothing other than hesitant and sad.
Her eyes held fear within them, confused by Miroku's words. "I don't understand." She whispered, solemnly. For some reason she felt the unbearable urge to cry. What happened when she was gone? Why was Miroku saying about Inuyasha? "What about him? What is it?"
He sighed, clearly troubled and concerned. "Speak with him, it's really not my place to say anything." He replied and nodded walking away. He stopped and turned to gaze at her thoughtfully, "Come Let us get back to Kaede's village. I believe she wanted to give you something when you returned from your time. She'll be happy to see you." He said in a weak attempt to ease her heart.
She nodded, "Right…" She trailed behind walking, with fear and uncertainty clouding her mind. 'What has happened to Inuyasha?' She kept on repeating to herself.