Okay, I know it's probably short, but it was the best I could do during the week hours. Please read and review! I only got one for the last chapter (thank you, Moonjava, by the way). I don't care if they are good, or suggestions. Actually, I think I might make this the last chapter, but if you want me to continue, just say the word! Just send reviews please!! Thank you from Yami, Ryoshin, and me...
Disclaimer: Alara does not own Inuyasha. Because if I did, Kikyo would DIE, and Hojo would take a hint.
The three inus stood immobaliazed, mouths agape, for a full minute after the bright light dissipated. "Father." whispered Alara, breaking the spell. Her mind snapped back to the present as she heard a low gutteral moan come from behind her. She turned around and rushed toward a silent Sango and a dazed Miroku. The monk let loose the awful, wounded animal-like cry again. Alara gently pried the monk's fingers off of the slayer's broken body. "It's no use, Miroku. Sh-she's gone." The hanyou girl whispered. Miroku began to sob-long harsh cries that racked his body. Alara cried herself, the tears falling onto Miroku's hair. Alara looked up as Sesshomaru silently walked over. "Sesshomaru?" she whispered. "I-I shall try." He replied. He drew Tensuiga and looked down at Sango, only to see the death messengers flying away with her soul. There were very few seconds left. He waved Tensuiga, and the goulish minions blew away in a puff of smoke. Sango's soul gently slid back into her body.
A full five seconds passed before-"Uh!" With a loud, harsh gasp, that caused everyone except Sesshomaru to jump, Sango's eyes flew open. She began to breathe heavily, panting to get her breath. At the loud sound, Miroku slowly turned around, unable to believe his ears. "S-S-Sango?" he whispered shakily. "Miroku..." was the returned whisper. With a glad, hoarse cry, Miroku grabbed Sango and buried her in his arms. Both were crying, but neither bothered to wipe away the tears. Alara cried, too, but this time they were happy tears, silently sliding down her face. She turned around, and her happy smile instantly faded. Inuyasha sat next a silent Kagome, for once in his life at a loss for words.
His tough demeanor was gone, and he was holding Kagome's cool hand. But the thing that ripped at Alara's heart was on his face. Her big brother, her rock, was crying. The tears spilled down his face as he stared at the small hand in his clawed one. Alara put a hand on his shoulder and kneeled down next to him. Inuyasha threw himself into his little sister's arms. She rocked with him, singing softly the songs her mother had sung to her as a child, comforting him as best she could.
But then, a faint tickle, no more than a vibration, reached her ears. "Inuyasha..." The hanyou hushed as it reached his ears, too. Thump, thump. Thump, thump. It grew stronger and stronger. They looked in shock at Kagome. Her eyes fluttered. The brown eyes slowly opened. "She's alive!" Alara yelled.
Inuyasha sat speechless. He looked at Sesshomaru, nut the older youkai had been watching Sango and Miroku. At Alara's words, he looked up in puzzlement before the mask slipped back.
Inuyasha looked to the sky. It had become darker without them noticing, and the stars were coming out. As Inuyasha watched, one star flickered brighter than the others. "Thank you, father." He whispered softly.
That night, Sesshomaru left. Alara ran to him and hugged him tightly. For a moment, Sesshomaru let the mask slip and buried his face in her long hair. Then the Lord of the Western Lands was back, and the siblings released each other. Alara walked over to stand next to Kagome, as the miko was still weak. She looked gratefully at Alara, who smiled back. Sesshomaru conjured his cloud under his feet and lifted into the air.
"Inuyasha." The red-clad hanyou looked at his elder brother. "I will kill you some day. For now, however, I shall let you live. I don't wish to send father away, yet."
Inuyasha growled. "Get back here, Sesshomaru! Take that back! Hey! Come back here and fight me!" he yelled. Alara laughed, and Kagome, who was leaning on her for support, laughed right along with her. Sango, who was leaning on Miroku, and the monk supporting her were laughing as well. "He'll never change, will he?" asked Kagome. Alara , still laughing, just shook her head.
