The Silver Demon
A/N: Kanna's Mirror Demon traps Inuyasha and his friends. As Inuyasha attempts to battle the Mirror Demon, Abela attacks alongside a small force of shadow monsters. With the surprise attack onto both sides, Inuyasha now must fight two groups of enemies. However, luck is on their side. With Kanna fighting Abela, can Inuyasha and his friends escape the battlefield? Will Inuyasha regain the powers of his Tessaiga? Find out in 'Chapter 11: Reflections'.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to the Inuyasha.
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"Talking"
'Thoughts'
Chapter 11: Reflections
The shadow monsters surround Inuyasha's barrier as they begin to attack it. Luckily, Inuyasha's Tessaiga sheath manages to hold against the assault of attacks. However, he knows his luck is running out as the Mirror Demon attacks the group of shadow monsters while heading towards Inuyasha and his friends.
"Are you guys ready?" asked Inuyasha as he notices the Mirror Demon's sword change red. "I don't think I'll be able to hold much longer."
Miroku, Sango, Kagome, Shippo, and Kirara prepare to fight their way out as the Mirror Demon stops in front of the barrier. The Mirror Demon swings its sword clashing with the barrier destroying it almost instantly. Just as the barrier breaks, Inuyasha and his friends manage to escape the blade itself as they run in different directions. However, their chance of safety does not last as the shadow monsters begin to attack them. Despite the Tessaiga's huge loss of demonic powers, it is still in good enough shape for Inuyasha to use as a sword. The half-demon swings his sword cutting down numerous shadow monsters. To his surprise, he manages to cut these creatures more quickly than before. However, this leads to his confusion. The Tessaiga should barely have demonic energy, then where is he gaining so much power? Meanwhile, Kagome grabs her new bo staff as she begins to test her new skills. She knows she lacks physical strength, but she hopes her skills will make a difference. Kagome smacks numerous shadow monsters bringing them down while continuing to move forward. Miroku and Sango appear next to her as they test out their abilities.
Sango swings her Hiraikotsu as the weapon destroys numerous shadow monsters with ease. Sango's surprised expression slowly turns into a smirk as she recalls talking to the demons that made up Hiraikotsu. It was a long process, but she managed to convince them to lend their full power to her. Miroku stares at Sango with a smile on his face. He is glad she managed to increase her strength. This only means one thing their training did pay off. Miroku slams his staff into the ground as he begins to concentrate. He feels the wind around him, its breath per se. He allows the wind the touch his skin feeling it through every pour of his body. Miroku raises his left arm leftward as if collecting something. Soon, he swings its forward, which causes some of the shadow monsters to look at the monk in confusion. This confusion does not last long a large amount of wind erupts out of nowhere hitting the shadow monsters. Furthermore, the wind has a unique cutting power as the shadow monsters begin to fall down motionless.
Abela watches the scene in surprise. Only a few days ago did Abela's allies overcome this pathetic lot of weaklings. However, today they fighting back with full force surprising the shadow monster. Where did they gain this much power? Abela is about to attack them, when it notices something behind it. Abela turns around only to come face to face with the Mirror Demon.
"Wind Scar," said Kanna from the distance as the incarnation appears on top of a small cliff.
The Mirror Demon raises its Tessaiga before slamming it into the ground. The Wind Scar forms and then heads towards Abela. The shadow tiger growls in anger before dodging the attack. Once the shadow tiger is in a good position, he heads towards the Mirror Demon attacking it with a powerful kick creating a large shockwave. Abela jumps back before creating two flames in its hands.
"Take this!" shouted Abela as the shadow tiger unleashes two powerful fireballs.
The two fireballs hit the Mirror Demon causing massive explosions, but Abela's surprise, the Mirror Demon remains undamaged. Abela looks at the demon in surprise, not understanding how it is untouched. The Mirror Demon raises its sword before swinging it at Abela. The shadow tiger dodges the attack before kicking the Mirror Demon with full force causing it to tumble backwards.
'It seems like Naraku is serious about fighting us,' thought Abela. 'If his incarnations have this much power, why not use it before?'
The Mirror Demon resumes its attacks forcing Abela to dodge as many as possible. Suddenly, a wave of ice strikes the Mirror Demon causing it to stop attacking. Abela looks to its right noticing Cerrd, the shadow wolf appear from the forest.
"I see thy fair lady is in trouble," said Cerrd.
"I'm a warrior!" shouted Abela.
As Cerrd aids Abela, Kagome takes this chance to look at Kanna and notices something different about Kanna's appearance. Kagome takes a closer look and then notices certain cracks throughout the girl's appearance. Furthermore, there are burn marks on Kanna's stomach and a frozen arm and leg. Kagome looks back to the Mirror Demon and notices the two same limbs frozen. However, she also takes note as the limbs on the Mirror Demon melts; Kanna's limbs become more frozen. It is at this moment, Kagome finally realizes why everyone's attacks are not working on the Mirror Demon.
'Kanna, you are taking all of the damage,' thought Kagome. 'Why Naraku, why do this to your own creation.'
Kagome turns her attention back to Kanna before running towards the smaller girl. Sango notices Kagome's movements and decides to run after Kagome with Kirara behind her. Shippo tries to catch up, but numerous shadow monsters block him. Luckily, for the fox demon, Miroku arrives to help. Miroku strikes a shadow monster with his staff destroying it instantly. As Miroku and Shippo fight against the shadow monsters, Kagome arrives below Kanna looking at the smaller girl. However, before Kagome has a chance to say anything, Cerrd appears next to Kagome.
"In thy name of my lord, perish in the field of battle," said Cerrd as the shadow wolf swings its sword at Kagome.
Suddenly, Sango arrives as she successfully blocks the shadow monster's attack surprising it in the process. Sango pushes the monster off as Miroku arrives and hits the monster with a Sacred Sutra. Cerrd shouts in pain, but it manages to resist the spiritual energy surging through it. Kirara arrives and then strikes the shadow wolf causing it to slam into a tree.
"Hiraikotsu!" shouted Sango as she swings her upgraded weapon.
Hiraikotsu strikes Cerrd causing it to shout in further pain. Cerrd instantly appears to take off its chest plate noticing the armor dissolving. Sango realizes her Hiraikotsu is now releasing poison, which she knows will be helpful. Cerrd growls at Sango before rushing towards her. The shadow wolf appears in front of her, but Miroku arrives stopping the creature from striking Sango.
As Miroku and Sango battle the shadow wolf, Inuyasha charges at the Mirror Demon striking the creature. The Mirror Demon retaliates with another swing of its sword. Inuyasha dodges the attack, but Abela appears next to him striking the half-demon. Inuyasha grunts in pain as he lands on the ground. Abela appears over Inuyasha as the shadow tiger attempts to cut his head off. Luckily, Inuyasha is able to react in time as he rolls away from the attack. Abela turns its attention to Inuyasha and raises to strike again, but the Mirror Demon attacks Abela forcing the shadow tiger to stop its attack.
Kagome notices the battle occurring around her. She grips her staff hard as she turns towards Kanna. She looks into the eyes of the incarnation as Kanna stares back at Kagome. Kagome takes a deep breath before speaking towards the girl.
"Kanna, don't let Naraku control you like this," said Kagome. "I know you want freedom. Kagura wanted that as well, right. You are free from Naraku. You have your own emotions. You have a life."
Kanna stares at Kagome as the young girl begins to think of Kagura. She watched as Kagura constantly struggled to gain freedom from Naraku. She watched as Kagura fought against all odds defying Naraku numerous times. Just like Kagura, she too has her heart controlled by Naraku. However, she too desires freedom. Did Kagura gained what she wanted before perishing. Before Kanna has a chance to respond to Naraku, the malicious demon speaks to her.
'Kanna, destroy them,' said Naraku. 'Destroy Inuyasha's group. Destroy the shadow monsters. Kill them. Kill them all. Do not fail me.'
Kanna stares at Kagome before a large crack appears on her face. Kagome's eyes widen before turning towards the Mirror Demon. Abela managed to hit the Mirror Demon critically as the giant crashes into the ground. Kagome turns her attention back to Kanna.
"Kanna! You can still stop this!" shouted Kagome.
Kanna begins to hesitate as she watches Inuyasha and his friends fight against their fates. She wants her freedom. She wants to live without fear.
'Attack them,' said Naraku as he grabs onto Kanna's heart putting pressure onto it.
The Mirror Demon suddenly raises attacking Abela and Inuyasha. Inuyasha realizes the attack is more towards Abela as he turns his attention to Kanna. He clenches his sword as he remembers the struggle Kagura had and now realizes Kanna is going through the same thing. Kagome clenches her bo staff before turning her attention to the Mirror Demon. She places her staff back onto her back as she takes out her bow and an arrow.
'Hopefully this works,' thought Kagome as she shoots one of her arrows.
Kagome's sacred arrow hits Abela forcing the shadow monster straight through a handful of trees. Kagome turns her attention back to Kanna as Inuyasha battles the Mirror Demon. The two clash while Inuyasha hits the ground.
"No, I can't give up now," said Inuyasha as he slowly stands up. "I've work too hard to get here. Kanna! You need to stop! Don't interfere; this is not your fight!"
Inuyasha charges at the Mirror Demon as he clashes with the giant demon. Inuyasha passes the demon's defenses as he cuts its left arm off. Suddenly, Abela appears behind the demon and attacks its right arm. However, both arms regenerate as Kanna loses both of her arms. Abela jumps back and attempts to strike the Mirror Demon's neck. However, Inuyasha appears in front of the Mirror Demon blocking the shadow tiger's attack.
"What are you doing?" asked Abela. "Isn't that demon your enemy too?"
"Yes, but Kanna is not," replied Inuyasha. "Naraku is using her like a sacrifice. I will not let him do that!"
"Fool," retorted Abela as she shadow tiger adds more power into its attack.
Abela pushes Inuyasha back forcing the half-demon into the ground. Abela charges at Inuyasha, aiming at his heart, but the Mirror Demon strikes Abela stopping the shadow monster's advance. Abela growls in annoyance, but Inuyasha it does not last long as Inuyasha strikes the shadow tiger across the abdomen.
"D-Damn you," said Abela.
Meanwhile, Miroku and Sango continue their battle with Cerrd. The shadow wolf raises its shield blocking Sango's Hiraikotsu. To Sango's surprise, the shield manages to hold against her upgraded weapon with little damage. Miroku charges at the shadow monster unleashing numerous Sacred Sutras. The sutras strike the shadow monster causing it to howl in pain. Sango uses this chance to draw out her katana as she charges with Kirara right behind her. Kirara strikes Cerrd as Sango slashes the shadow monster. Cerrd growls in pain as the dark creature unleash a wave of ice forcing Kirara to grab Sango and leave the immediate area. Miroku grabs another Sacred Sutra as he sends them towards Cerrd. Cerrd dodges the attack as the creature slams its sword into the ground creating a wave of ice towards Miroku. Miroku jumps to the right avoiding the attack.
As Miroku and Sango continue their fight, Kagome looks at Abela battling Inuyasha. She decides to aid Inuyasha as she grabs another arrow and then aims it at Abela. However, a shadow bear appears to Kagome's left forcing the girl to turn towards the monster.
"Fox Fire!" shouted Shippo as he strikes the monster, but does not kill it.
Kagome turns around and then strikes the monster with her arrow causing it to growl in pain. A few seconds later, she places her arrow into her bow before shooting it towards a shadow monster behind Shippo. Shippo sighs in relief as Kagome turns her attention back to the other fights. She notices the Mirror Demon's regeneration slowing down. It seems like Kanna is losing her powers.
"That thing is impossible," said Abela as the shadow tiger turns its attention to Kanna. "Fine, if I can't kill the creature, then kill the master."
Abela changes directions as it charges at Kanna. Kagome shouts at Kanna to move, but realizes the small incarnation cannot move much. However, Inuyasha catches up to Abela striking the shadow monster down. Abela jumps back up and then begin to fight against the half-demon with tremendous force. Kagome runs out to Kanna trying to help the small girl, but Kanna takes a few steps back. Kagome stops moving as she watches the retreating girl.
"Kanna," said Kagome. "It's over. You are free now."
Kanna watches Kagome as a sense of freedom runs through her body. She once again thinks of Kagura.
'Kanna, destroy yourself,' said Naraku. 'Take them all.'
'No,' replied Kanna as she looks at Kagome.
Kanna begins to open her mouth to say something to Kagome, but she stops the moment she feels Naraku crushing her heart before completely shattering it. Everyone in Inuyasha's group watch in shock and surprise while the shadow monsters watch with confusion as Kanna's body begins to crack open before exploding. Kagome's eyes widen as Kanna's body becomes unrecognizable. Suddenly, a piece of the glass enters Kagome's eye while other pieces of glass from the Mirror Demon hit Abela forcing the shadow monster down. Cerrd arrives and grabs the shadow tiger before ordering a retreat.
After the shadow monsters leave, a vision appears from the glass in Kagome's eye. She looks around trying to figure out where she is until she notices the tainted Shikon Jewel in front of her. Kagome does not understand why this is happening until she notices something inside the Shikon Jewel. There deep in the darkest depths of the Shikon Jewel remains a speck of lights. Despite all of the darkness Naraku has poured into the jewel, there is still hope in destroying Naraku. Now Kagome understands what Kanna is trying to tell her. She also feels a powerful emotion radiating from the glass shard. Soon, the vision ends as Kagome's mind returns to the real world with tears running down her cheeks.
"Did she really want to destroy us that badly to sacrifice her own self?" questioned Shippo as he, Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, and Kirara approach Kagome.
However, Kagome continues to cry as she slowly stands up. She clenches her bow as she tries to wipe the tears from her face. Everyone notices Kagome's tears and wonder why she is crying. Inuyasha approaches her as Kagome speaks up stopping the dog demon.
"No, Shippo," said Kagome. "She wanted to live."
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"Kanna is gone now," said Byakuya as he approaches Naraku.
"She is no longer a use to me," replied Naraku. "For now, we move on to the next part of our plan."
Naraku begins to smirk as he makes his next move. Nobody will stop him. Inuyasha and his pathetic friends will not stop him nor will Belenus and his shadow monsters. Soon, he will have all the pieces of the Shikon Jewel and will be victories.
"Byakuya," started Naraku. "Go collect a shard of Kanna's mirror. We will need it soon."
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A/N: Wow, this is probably the fastest chapter I wrote for this story. It took me around two hours to complete. I will most likely make changes by the time I release this, but it should still be good. Anyhow, thanks for reading and please review.