When Hearts Collide
Chapter 4
"Hiraikotsu!"
Shouted the demon slayer Sango as she threw her flying bone boomerang towards the chuckling demon. Her weapon literally went right threw him!
"That's a nice little trick. Care to try again?"
Taunted the demon. His form was human, yet he also seemed to vanish into thin air whenever something tried to hit him. It was if he was invisible. His red eyes focused on the demon slayer as they widened in amusement. A wide grin spread across his lips as he licked his lips. He stood floating in the sky, his streaked black and red hair blowing in the wind. His silver and black robe plated with armour around the torso tied with a teal and blue sash that served as his rather human looking appearance.
Sango gritted her teeth in frustration as she was left to defend the village while Miroku kept their children safe. Kagome and Inuyasha were out finishing another job, but Sango and everyone prayed they would return soon because whoever this demon was, he was proving to be a formidable opponent. A large number of the villagers suddenly collapsed after a white light was taken from their bodies - their souls. Yet Sango's soul remained, along with those who escaped. Why? Because this god forsaken demon was taunting them. He wanted to show who was in control.
"I sense it. The spiritual energy. It's close. I must have it."
Stated the demon as he licked his lips once more. He turned his head just in time to avoid an arrow - a sacred arrow.
"Kagome. Inuyasha."
Sango sighed in relief as the two joined the battle. The demon turned to Kagome as Inuyasha stood next to her with his Tetsusaiga unleashed.
"Ah, you are the one girl. The one with the spiritual power."
"You bet I am. Take this!"
Kagome fired off another arrow which surprisingly enough, the demon caught! The arrow burst into a white light in his hands as he sighed in content.
"Oh this power. I must have more."
"Pft. You wish. You're barking up the wrong tree buddy."
Inuyasha stated as his Tetsusaiga suddenly was covered in a hard shell diamond barrier.
"Adamant Barrage!"
He shouted, a hundred diamond shell shards came flying towards the demon in the air although did nothing. The attack simply went through him as if he weren't even there.
"Foolish half breed. Get down to where you belong."
With that statement, he raised his hand and suddenly there was a gravitational force that had everyone who was once standing was now pushed into the dirt. They all struggled to get up but could hardly get any wiggle room. It was then the demon planted his feet to the ground and walked towards Kagome, standing in front of her.
"Don't worry little girl, your power will be of great use to me."
He told her with a sickly smirk.
"Wh-What are you t-talking about?"
Stuttered Kagome from the force of being pinned down. He crouched down in front of her and placed his hand on her head.
"Get your hands off her!"
Inuyasha declared through the force. This only earned him a laugh from the demon.
"Who are you to give orders mongral? My name is Lord Akuma and you will do well to remember it."
With that said, he placed two fingers at the back of Kagome's neck and punctured her skin with his claws to which she let out a painful scream. Sango and Inuyasha could be heard calling her name as they attempted to free themselves, but the force only got greater.
"Yes. This power. It's incredible."
He mused with closed eyes, but then his brows furrowed as he tilted his head to the side.
"I sense someone else. A priestess. You are her reincarnation and therefore your power is not enough. I need hers to be fully complete."
At this, Inuyasha was suddenly still. Kikyou! He had to be talking about Kikyou. But why? What was this demon after? What did he mean he needed Kikyou's powers to be complete? A barrage of questions began swimming through the half demon's head as he heard Kagome whimper suddenly.
What Akuma was doing was taking not only Kagome's spiritual powers and energy, but also taking a glimpse into her mind and soul. His objective was to find out just who exactly Kagome had been reincarnated from since her power was not at it's full potential and that her soul was still connected to another.
"N-No."
Kagome whimpered, feeling her energy draining.
"Well this is very interesting indeed. Kikyou is it?"
The demon grinned before Kagome managed to push him back with what little spiritual strength she had left, thus releasing the hold he had on everyone. Inuyasha was on his feet in a matter of seconds only to see the demon chuckling.
"Thank you my dear. With your power, I am one step closer to being complete. For now I will let all of you keep your souls seeing as how I may still have use for you."
"I don't think so!"
Inuyasha lunged forward only for his sword to be met with a barrier then sent him flying back. This made Akuma chuckle.
"Until we meet again."
And just like that he was gone in thin air having disappeared right before their eyes.
Inuyasha quickly went to Kagome after sheathing his sword and helping her sit up.
"Kagome, are you alright? What did he do to you?"
Inuyasha quickly asked as Sango came rushing forward
"Are you okay Kagome?"
The priestess in training held the back of her neck in pain as she slowly opened her eyes.
"That demon.. I could feel him draining my spiritual powers."
She murmured. Inuyasha and Sango were filled with shock as they continued to question her to which Kagome shook her head.
"I don't think he took every last drop of my powers. I don't know how did it, but I felt him looking into my soul and reading my every thought and emotion."
She explained to her friends as Inuyasha supported her weight in his arms. He looked at the back of her neck after sweeping her raven hair over her shoulder. There were two puncture marks from Akuma's claws having dug in.
"That demon who called himself Akuma, he mentioned Kikyou."
Sango spoke up as Inuyasha and Kagome looked at one another long and hard. Both girls had a feeling what was going to happen right now.
"I have to find her. I need to warn her about this."
Inuyasha stated firmly.
"I'll go with you."
Kagome insisted as she attempted to stand but was too wobbly and light headed that she fell right back down. Although Inuyasha and Sango caught her.
"No. I'm going alone. I'm sorry Kagome but this can't wait. I'll be back as soon as I can. Sango, look after her."
Inuyasha was quick to say, the decision came easily to him. He passed Kagome off to Sango before Kagome took his hand as he went to stand up. He looked back towards the girl.
"Inuyasha, please be careful."
Kagome pleaded to him, squeezing his hand which he returned. He nodded his head.
"I will. Hurry and get better."
He said. And with that, Inuyasha was off and out of the village within a matter of seconds.
The only thing was, he didn't have a bloody clue where Kikyou was. But he would find her. Somehow he always did. The red thread of fate kept them forever bound together whether they liked it or not.
/ AN: And now we have been introduced to Akuma. The only question is, just what is his end game? Now Inuyasha is on a race against time to get to Kikyou before Akuma does and warn her of the dangers - much like Sesshomaru has done. Hope you enjoyed this chapter guys. Happy reading my lovlies. Until next time. XO /
