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Chapter 11

The large beam of power came to a halt as they travelled, Tamotsu was ahead of them, and fear was eating away at him and chilled him to the bones when it shot back down to its container. He couldn't seem to go fast enough; a deep seed of anger matched the blooming worry. The space between him and the building was closing, the anxiety was mounting, his speed topped out. Every beat of his heart marked the passage of time and there had been too many for his liking as he rushed her way.

The dilapidated building had taken a beating at the large amount of power that shot out of it. He landed in a run, closing the distance and throwing open the door. The dust had yet to settle in the room from the events that took place. Blood hung heavy in the air but he did his best to ignore it. Right before him was the crumpled platform; a body lay still among the wreckage.

He took a few staggering steps forward, eyes full of disbelief. Quickly closing the gap and kneeling in the puddle of blood he looked over the blood splattered face of his lover, the priestess he just began courting, the one he had tried for years to meet. Scooping up her broken body he took slow steps out the other side of the one room building.

His shoulders shook, his whole form vibrated as he held her to his chest while he walked down the stairs and into the fresh air. He barely noticed the green haired demon holding a dainty form wrapped in red silk. "No," he spoke before he laid her body along the grassy ground. His fists clench, eyes flashed red before he shouted "NO!"

Eyes latched on to the demon that held a flicker of guilt as he also held a priestess, one that is alive and unharmed. Green tribal patterns began to show across his flesh, the whites of his eyes a bloody red, the purple and black a pure white. Tamotsu growled at the demon, he recognized the scent, he is the one responsible and with a careful couple steps over Kagome's failing body his blood heated. Never had he ever lost his cool like this before but never had he felt the way he does about her.

His fury shook through his form and into the ground as his own power flared to life crushing the dirt and grass beneath him making a small crater. The demon across from him had taken notice to his enraged blood and carefully deposited his own priestess to rest peacefully on the ground. He took off for the forest with barely a glance back to make sure he was being followed. The two clashed shortly within the depths of the forest sending birds, animals, and demons of all types fleeing from the area.

A scout in the area looked to see what all of the commotion was about and barely recognized the two demons. Taking stock of the situation he fled for a safer area to send a message to his Lord. At that time InuYasha had arrived in the building, his heart heavy at the sight of Kagome's blood soaking the floor. He recognized the area and upon arriving at the back end of the building he found two unconscious priestesses but only one was barely clinging to life.

The broken state of her body, the blood, and her dimming heartbeat brought tears to his eyes while hate festered in his heart for the one that did this. He now knew who did all of this, it was that head of the ninja demon clan, Hoshiyomi. The powerful auras coming from the forest solved any puzzle as to where Tamotsu had gone.

"Kagome, you can't do this to me," he whispered as he leaned over her body, hands fisted in the ground as a few drops of tears began to escape his eyes. Misuto slowly made his arrival known, carefully approaching the pair before his head dipped down and nudged her own head. InuYasha could see the telltale signs of bones being broken and that alone kept him from gathering her up in his arms. She had lectured him enough times about how bad it can turn out if he isn't careful about moving someone with broken bones.

It wasn't fair in his eyes. She did the demon no wrong but he selfishly exchanged her life for that of his lovers. He was quite tempted to lay down Tetsuiga and let his demon blood take over, his lust for the bastard's blood is becoming strong but the sword wouldn't let him lose his mind. It wouldn't do Kagome any good though if he did. Looking into the West he wondered if his brother would feel any compassion for his plight. Should she die he could still take her to Sesshoumaru and hope that Tenseiga would revive her, it might be his only hope.

A letter arrived with a 'pop' noise in front of him. Grabbing it out of the air, he opened its contents. He had a hard time stomaching the contents within but it was without a doubt true. Looking up to the sky he knew it wasn't far off, he had felt a great power off in the far distance. He could even feel the battle going on and with a heavy sigh he took off, never did he expect to see the day that he would have to force Tamotsu back to himself but he is the only one that can do it, not many are as powerful as they are. Like a comet he streaked across the sky towards the new disturbance. He could only hope for the best but it was his guess that something happened to the priestess.

When he drew near her blood was on the wind and he decided to ignore the battle for now, the other demon had it coming to him. Arriving on top of a hill he noticed the recently resurrected priestess lying peacefully on the ground while the blood came from the other side of Misuto. With a flare of his power the demon horse backed away to show InuYasha barely hanging in there, looking like he couldn't choose which emotion to go with. Kneeling down by her form and looking her over before he held his hands above her.

His eyes narrowed as he pushed his power into her to take stock of her injuries. Her power was in chaos inside her and couldn't calm enough to recognize the body's state of disrepair; it was treading close to the surface still. "InuYasha, Misuto, I need you to back away, her powers are unstable and treading close to the surface, you might be purified if you stay near. Wake the other priestess; she might have the power to help me start bringing her from the brink of death."

Though InuYasha did not want to leave her or even go by the other priestess, he did as he was told. The demon had been respectful to him and appeared to be trying to save his friend. With a scowl he stomped over to who he remember being Tsukiyomi. "Wench, hey wench wake the hell up!" He yelled at her as he shook her awake, trying to be careful of the red cloth covering her nude body.

"Wake up and undo the mess your lover caused!" He yelled once more, his temper and stress getting to him. She began to show signs of waking but he yelled at her again to snap her to attention.

"Wake up Tsukiyomi! Wake the hell up and save my friend!" He shouted in her face. Her eyes snapped open at that, she was startled at how close his face was to hers, his angry glare almost giving her a fright if not for the fact she clung to the words of someone needing saving.

Sitting up with the blanket wrapped around her body she looked over, seeing a demonic horse and another powerful demon. Struggling she got up on unsteady limbs and started to fall if not for the clawed hand that shot out and steadied her. She realized it was a half demon shouting at her and she wondered how she was alive but brushed that aside for the time being. Kneeling down upon a broken body she realized it is another priestess, one she somehow recognized but wasn't sure why.

The demon across from her spoke up, "her powers needs to controlled priestess, if you can guide them she is capable of healing her own body." She nodded and placed her hands above her body, the tendrils of her power sinking into the skin of the priestess before her. Closing her eyes she concentrated on using her power to calm the raging power inside the body.

After some time of struggling to calm it down she felt the power of the demon join her in guiding the power to major wounds before it was effectively healing by itself. With a shaky sigh she wiped at her forehead that was slick with sweat. After a few steadying breaths she looked around hoping she might get some answers from these demons that didn't appear to mean her any harm.

InuYasha could read her but he ignored the questioning gaze, too mad at her lover, and concerned for his friend. The Lord of the East spoke a little instead, "It appears this priestess was used to resurrect you." Her eyes widened, only one person could want her alive again but she thought them dead yet she could feel him battling in the forest.

She barely recalled seeing him when she first awoke. The building was familiar, the area looked familiar too. She felt unsettled at this news and upon looking at the younger priestess spread out on the ground, she felt responsible for her. The demon across from her stood up and turned away from them. "It is time that I get Tamotsu back to himself. Priestess, I suggest that you move away from Kagome, the demon that is courting her will soon be here if I can get him away from your lover."

She nodded, watching him leave before using her powers to feel the damage in her body, wanting to make sure they are still working on healing her. With a small bit of relief she slowly stood and moved to part from her side in case this, Tamotsu, saw her as a threat. In the forest she could feel the large flare of power from the demon that had been here. It appeared that he is the most powerful one among everyone here right now. After walking several feet away she waited for what would happen next, deciding to push aside her disbelief at being alive until later on.

Satoshi entered the forest, speeding around the trees and other obstacles as he made his way to one of his finest demons. He could not blame him for losing it but he could not allow his heated blood to continue. Seeing them up ahead he added a burst of speed. Tamotsu was just about to land another blow on Hoshiyomi when Satoshi wrapped his clawed hand around his throat and slammed him into a tree, making it crack and split apart until the two pieces snapped hitting the forest floor with a few thuds and the rustle of the leaves. Flaring his power to show who is more powerful he held the enraged Tamotsu there.

Hoshiyomi watched him warily, his body having taken a beating from the other demon. He panted, favoring his right side as he clutched the rib area on his left side. He sported gashes and a bloody nose, claw marks running down his back. He realized it might not have been wise to go after the priestess without knowing just how powerful her suitor is. After seeing her healing the villagers he knew she had the potential of being what he needed to bring his lover back to life. It was unfair to him that he was brought back from the dead while Tsukiyomi remained a pile of ash and bones.

Satoshi growled deep in his throat as he persisted in forcing Tamotsu back to himself. He may have great foresight but he certainly didn't see these events taking place. For the short period that they have known her, his soldier has certainly fallen hard for her. If his blood became heated this fast then there must be a strong pull that he feels for her, after all, demons are usually more in tune with these things compared to other species. It spoke volumes and he supposed if she pulls through he will have to get a move on with the mating gift.

The red slowly began fade along with the glow in his eyes, his heavy breaths and growls began to diminish and as another minute passed them by, recognition shone in his eyes and then the guilt, the disappointment he felt with himself for losing it so quickly. A slight slump showed in his shoulders and the clawed hand was removed from his neck. With a deep sigh Satoshi turned around and leveled his gaze on the ringleader of this whole mess.

"Tamotsu, return to Kagome's side, I will take care of things here," he commanded. There was a slight hesitance in his actions but with one look from him, Tamotsu had nodded his head and left the forest, speeding back to her side, the apprehension he felt growing heavier with every beat of his heart.

Turning his attention right back to the former leader to Ninja Demon Clan, he felt a slight bit torn on what decision to make. "Hoshiyomi, I know much about you," he started out, leveling him with a hard look. "You are currently on my lands, for I am Satoshi, Lord of the Eastern Lands. I do not tolerate this kind of chaos here and especially not towards a priestess that I personally respect. Until I decide what to do with you I am hereby imprisoning you for your actions against her and for one of my most respected demons in service." With a wave of his hand he had yellow bindings crackling with his power surround the demon before him. After chanting a few words there was a sizzle before Hoshiyomi was out of sight.

Tamotsu arrived back to her side, his clawed hand clasping one of her own delicate hands. His thumb brushed soothing strokes on the back of her hand. He carefully studied her, measuring each breath, hearing every move her bones made or the light wheezing noise coming from her lungs. He paid no heed to the ones around him; his attention was solely for her. If she needed something he would make sure he figured out what and get it done. So far every breath brought a slight tremor to her body, it was shallow but just a tiny bit stronger than when he first found her. The bleeding had stopped, the wounds clotting up as her powers now fought to keep her alive.

He didn't hardly register that most of the day had passed by when the sun hung low in the sky; it wasn't significant enough for him to pay attention to such a thing. His attention remained with the human priestess he had just begun courting. Those around him had moved around, settling at the bottom of the hill while he kept a constant vigil at her side. Not until the sky grew dark did he realize the passage of time. Fearing the cool night might cause her harm he finally left her side to retrieve blankets from the saddlebags on Misuto.

He had yet to even acknowledge the other priestess that sat in the company of his Lord, and travelling companions. He recognized that she had done nothing to warrant any hostility from him unlike her lover and so he just let her be while he focused on his self-appointed tasks to ensure Kagome doesn't slip away on him.

He may have the ability to have her match his lifespan but bringing the dead back isn't usually an easy task. Hoshiyomi would have been preparing for months and there was no way he would bring her back to life the way Tsukiyomi had been. It wasn't honorable or respectful to either parties involved but he could only guess that he was going mad.

Through the night he stayed by her side, years of serving in a demon military had instilled in him the discipline needed to stay in one place for so long. Her body was still in critical condition and even though she is healing it could take a sudden turn for the worst at any time. For now he didn't dare move her any further, her bones were still not mended but he could hear it happening little by little. With a blanket draped over her form he remained seated even when the sun started to warm his back with the kiss of its rays.

InuYasha sat down below them at the bottom of the hill, his eyes distant as he worried over his friend. Satoshi spoke with him, informing them where Hoshiyomi is and his decision to remain with them just in case they were in need of his aid. Tsukiyomi had for her credit been quite worried about the other priestess and felt upset that her lover had done such a thing.

She could now recall why they were familiar, she could remember possessing her body to get through to Hoshiyomi and put a stop to his plans. It would seem that he forgave her but decided he couldn't live his life without her but now he just might and she will have to suffer for his actions as well.

Knowing that neither InuYasha nor Tamotsu would leave to gather nutrients, Satoshi decided to take the task upon him. It would give him something to do while they waited for her bones and major wounds to finish healing. The mass amount of power that was let out had harmed her terribly. This event will show just powerful a priestess she is should she be able to recover from wounds no other priestess has done before. He let out a command for the other two to build a fire while he hunts before fading into the shadows of the forest.

It was nearing the high point of the day when the light wheezing came to an end, her breathing far more regular than it had been but her bones were still mending. He was silently amazed at hearing her body be repaired. She was recovering faster than any human but he knew it may be another day before the bones were fully mended. Travelling with her would certainly be interesting and now that he knew she is still a big target he will need to remain constantly vigilant of her. InuYasha sat down beside him, staying mute as he took in any progress she has made in healing.

"In her time they have places called, hospitals, the wounded and sick go there to heal. People are highly educated and have created many lifesaving machines. If she were there then she would be in all these hardened bandages called a cast. A normal human in that time might survive this but it would take more than two full moon cycles, possibly longer. Kagome right now is possibly the most educated human in this time just with only doing her requirements to uphold the honor of her family," InuYasha shared with him after a while. It would give the demon something to think upon and he knew the demon lord could hear them as well.

"The way to her time is closed but it will be worth it to see just how much everything has changed. I want to see what happens to the different races and see more of where she came from and the events she spoke of. There will be a lot of destruction and chaos at times but it was more peaceful. New lands have been discovered and by then they will be fully populated with advance technology. I don't agree with all of it but it is interesting to at least see if we all survive," he muttered the last part. It did get the attention of the other two demons but for now they will let it be. It was clear that InuYasha has been to her time and wishes to see it again.

Going with the distraction that InuYasha provided he tried to imagine what it would look like 500 years from now but it was hard to wrap his mind around. He wondered if either of them are artistically inclined and would paint a picture for their eyes only. It would be nice to see just what it will be like. He wondered if any demons did survive the next 500 years and was tempted to ask InuYasha but decided against it. It didn't sound like he had seen a whole lot of it so there was still a possibility that he just didn't sense any when he did go.

The next day in the evening he could no longer hear her bones being repaired. He slowly tried to check her over until his lord came over with the other priestess. Not giving a protest he let them do whatever was on their minds and watched as they used their own powers to check her body and see the progress. It was tense for a while and he could see the beads of sweat gathering on the forehead of the priestess but she looked determined to do this. He felt a small bit of sympathy for her but could see she is a strong woman, she will figure things out.