Sorry it took like FOREVER...But here it is...Love more...or hate me. Whatever you decide.
STORY NOTE: Hi...People..nothing here.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha only some of the random things that I make up.
Warnings: OOC (some characters) , mild language
Key: thought , "speech" flashback "in head speech"
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LAST TIME...
"I knew I'd find you sooner or later," the real Sesshomaru said in his usual dull tone as he put his sword away. "Naraku, next time you wish to steal my appearance...Be less obvious."
"Sesshomaru! What the hell are you doing here?" Inuyasha hissed, this time knowing it was his brother standing before him.
Sesshomaru looked up at his angry brother, but his eyes fell on Sango. "I came to kill Kohaku. However, Naraku tried to fight me and stole my appearance. That woman. Is she the sister of Kohaku?"
"What do you want with me?" Sango asked bravely, stepping out from behind Inuyasha's protection.
"It seems your brother is looking for you. So...you'll be needing you to come with me."
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Catch you Catch Kagome
CHAPTER FOURTEEN: Scheme in Turmoil
"You need me?" Sango asked, trying to confirm what she'd heard. "What for?"
Sesshomaru sighed, he seemed to be in a hurry. "I don't have time for any childish games Inuyasha. Hand the woman over and I'll return her unharmed. However, if I'm forced to take her..." the demon threatened, though his voice was still calm.
"I don't care what you say. Leave my friends out of your plans!" Inuyasha growled protectively. Sesshomaru began laughing, a cold and chilling laugh. "What's so funny?"
"I figured you'd be a nuisance. Jaken, do it now."
"Yes my lord!" the green imp yelled as he jumped out from behind his master and pointed his staff at the group. "Burn for your impudence!" Fire engulfed the party as Jaken stood laughing in victory.
Everyone took cover as Inuyasha leapt in front of the flames and knocked the staff from the imps hands. "I'm gonna make you pay for that," Inuyasha said with a sneer, cracking his knuckles.
"Help!" Sango cried as Sesshomaru grabbed her around the waist and lifted her into his arms. During the chaos caused by Jaken, he'd taken the chance to grab the demon slayer. He really was in a hurry.
"Come Jaken," the demon ordered as he jumped up onto the mystical beast the Naraku puppet had flown in on, and flew away.
"Wait for me, my lord!" Jaken cried in fear as he grabbed his staff and chased after Sesshomaru.
"Come on everyone, we have to save Sango!" Miroku yelled, beginning to chase after the two demons.
"Hold on a second," a familiar voice laughed, causing Kagome and Bankotsu to jump. "You're not going anywhere. Let Kohaku take care of your friend and focus on me."
"Hiten? I killed you!" Bankotsu spat in anger. "How the hell are you standing?"
"Lord Souta revived me of course," Hiten said with distaste. "Since we're on the subject, he's not to happy about Kagome being stolen away. Return her now and your deaths will be painless."
"The one doing the stealing is you guys!" Jakotsu yelled, becoming worked up. "Tell your Souta that if he wants his sister back, he'll have to take her himself!"
"BROTHER BANKOTSU, WHERE IS RENKOTSU AND MUKOTSU?" Kyoukotsu asked curiously,realizing that some of their group was missing.
"Ahhh...So it's finally starting," the thunder brother laughed, gripping his spear tightly.
"What did you do to my men?" the Shichinintai leader asked sternly.
"Nothing, they'll be fine."
"Enough talk!" Inuyasha growled. "Just shut up and die!" He attempted to claw Hiten but missed and ended up striking and knocking down the tree he'd been sitting before.
"I wish I could die!" Hiten replied, dodging all of Inuyasha's attacks. "But because of Souta I can't! No matter how many times I'm killed, he'll continue to revive me! He'll never let me rest!"
"I'll help you Inuyasha!" Shippo yelled, tossing a bunch of stones at Hiten, causing him to slip, letting the half demon strike him in the shoulder.
"If you keep Kagome from him for to long, he'll just kill her!" Hiten warned, though his shoulder was bleeding and he was in great pain. "If he kills her, then only he can revive her completely. Do you want her to go through that?"
"Stop it!" Kagome shouted, stopping the battle. "If I go with you...Will I be able to talk to Souta?"
"What are you saying Kagome?" Inuyasha asked in horror.
"You can't talk to your brother, he's mad!" Miroku added.
"Kagome!" Kouga cried. "Don't be foolish!"
"I have to try. He is my little brother after all," she mumbled sadly.
"Little brother?" Hiten asked in amusement. "Well...he looks older than you. What do I care, of course you'll get to talk with him. Alone if it'd please you."
"Very well. I'll go." Kagome slowly approached Hiten, but stopped a few feet away and looked back at her friends. "Don't worry everyone. Save Sango for me will you?" Hiten grabbed her violently and held onto her hair.
"You can't change your mind," he told her gruffly as a thunder cloud appeared beneath their feet.
"I know," she whispered in reply.
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"What are you planning to do to me?" Sango asked, her voice threatening and cold. Unfortunately, it didn't bother Sesshomaru.
"If all goes well, nothing," he replied as he tied her to a tree. "Kohaku will come to get you...Then I'll kill him."
"What'd he do to you?"
"That is none of your concern."
"As my sister, I believe it is," Kohaku's suddenly said in an amused voice. "You're messing with my plans." Sesshomaru looked up to find the young Kohaku sitting in the same tree his sister was tied. "Hello Sesshomaru. To finally get to meet the older son...It's an honor. However, today is not the day I destroy you. I have deadlines to be met."
"If you want your sister back, you'll fight me."
Kohaku ignored Sesshomaru and looked down at his sister. "Sango," he said with a sneer. "My dear sister. You're looking lovely as always." Kohaku's sneer became a cold smile when he noticed the fear on his sisters face. "Has Kagome been talking to you? It's a shame I can't destroy her. But Souta would hate me for sure. You however, have no such protection."
"What do you want with me?" Sango asked.
"Simple. You're going to help me acquire a body of my own."
"Enough talking, Kohaku," Sesshomaru interrupted, becoming irritated. "If you want to finish your conversation...you'll defeat me."
"Fair enough," the young demon slayer laughed, jumping out of the tree and landing in front of his sister. "I won't go easy."
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The Shichinintai and Inuyasha's group were all running towards their goals. The Shichinintai were going after Kagome, while Inuyasha was going to save Sango. That way, they wouldn't have to worry about one of the girls getting left behind.
Inuyasha
"Hurry up you three! Sango doesn't have forever!" Inuyasha yelled to the three in the back. Miroku and Shippo were riding on Kirara, who was trying her best to keep up with Inuyasha. "The sooner we get Sango, the sooner we can join the Shichinintai and make sure Bankotsu doesn't do anything stupid!"
"You're slow you stupid mutt!" Kouga laughed as he dashed past Inuyasha. "Why'd I have to come with you?"
"Because if you went with Bankotsu, Jakotsu might molest you. He almost got me once!" Miroku announced.
"Hurry! We have to save Sango! I'm so worried about her!" Shippo cried, grabbing onto Miroku's clothes and jumping around.
"Aren't you worried about Kagome?" Miroku asked, somewhat surprised.
"Why should I? Bankotsu will take care of her."
"Will he?"
"Yeah, he really likes her. I have a nose for that kinda stuff."
"So tell me...Does Sango like me?"
"I can't tell you that!"
"Then does Kagome like me?"
"WHERE ARE YOU GETTING AT MIROKU?" both Kouga and Inuyasha yelled at the same time. "It's bad enough we're competing with each other and Bankotsu, but you stay outta this!"
"Yes, of course..." the monk replied, rubbing his temple.
Shichinintai
Bankotsu and Jakotsu were riding on the back of Ginkotsu, while Suikotsu was sitting on Kyoukotsu's shoulder.
"I sure hope Ren and Mukotsu are okay," Bankotsu mumbled to himself.
"Gesh..." Ginkotsu agreed, equally worried about his buddy Renkotsu.
"Why are you worried about those two?" Jakotsu asked with a snotty tone. "Those two are up to no good. Mukotsu's always trying to latch himself onto Kagome. That pervert!"
"WHAT DOES THAT MAKE YOU THEN?" Kyoukotsu asked, not meaning for it to be an insult.
"How dare you, Kyoukotsu!" the pretty man cried, seeming to be offended by the harmless comment.
"I do agree with Jakotsu though," Suikotsu spoke up. "They don't seem to be very trusting."
"It's my job as leader to worry about everyone though. If they aren't trusting, you have to think...Maybe someone possessed them?"
"Or maybe someone is giving them power," Jakotsu mumbled.
"What was that?" the Shichinintai leader asked.
"Have you noticed the extra jewel shard Renkotsu has?"
Bankotsu became quiet. He'd known about the shard for awhile, he just didn't want to jump to conclusions. "Why don't we worry about that later? I'll ask him about it..."
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Mukotsu and Renkotsu had returned to the camp once everyone else had left, and were both waiting around the fire for Souta to arrive.
"Do you think he'll come?" Mukotsu asked, sounding unsure.
"Of course," Renkotsu replied, rubbing his neck where the jewel shard he'd gotten from Souta was. "He'll be here soon."
"Do we really want to do this?"
"Listen, if you're so worried about betraying Big Brother, then leave and find him. However, if you want all the power and even more...stay here with me."
"He's right," a voice said, echoing through the night. Suddenly the fire went out and was replaced with a blue flame. "I can give you almost anything you'd like." Souta appeared before them, dressed in his usual armor. "Infinite life, money, power, women."
"Hello Lord Souta," Renkotsu said, bowing slightly. "I have decided to join you."
"I know...what about your friend?" the man asked, looking towards Mukotsu.
"I do too!" the poison master agreed, somewhat loudly.
"Wonderful," Souta laughed as he pulled a jewel shard out of his armor and handed it to Mukotsu. "My gift to you." Mukotsu immediately grabbed the shard and placed it in his bottle of poison, making the bottle pulse for a moment. "Ah, very smart. Make the bottle strong, make the poison it holds stronger."
"Lord Souta, we have a plan to bring another one of the Shichinintai to your side. It would be by means of blackmail," the flame master said calmly.
"I see...What if it fails?" inquired Souta.
"It won't. I'm sure he'll join us."
"Very well. Soon you'll be able to come with me to my castle. First, I need you to stay with Bankotsu a while longer. I have a job for you to do. It will allow me to take Kagome successfully and leave Bankotsu in the dust. When I give the signal you'll initiate the plan."
"What is the plan?" Mukotsu asked curiously.
"This," Souta replied, smiling. He placed his hand on both of the ex-Shichinintai members foreheads and seemed to pass the information to them.
"I see," Renkotsu replied, grinning evilly.
"It's brilliant!" Mukotsu added.
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Kohaku watched in amusement as Sesshomaru unsheathed his Tokijin, practically declaring war against the young demon slayer. However, something made the dog demon put his sword away and turn to leave.
"What was that?" Kohaku asked, his voice showing that he was enjoying every moment. "Have you given up?"
"I know that you know they're coming. Inuyasha is stronger than you and he will defeat you in the end. There is no point in me fighting a battle I need not fight. Enjoy your life while you have it."
"I will come for you."
Sesshomaru stopped and turned his head slightly towards Kohaku. "I suppose...We will fight then." Once Sesshomaru disappeared, Kohaku turned to Sango and let out a deep sigh.
"He practically begs for a fight...then changes his mind when I give it to him. How weird. I suppose that's how some demons are." He bent down to his knees and smiled at Sango. "I guess I'll have to reschedule our party."
"You bastard," Sango mumbled under her breath. "Let my brother go!"
"Sango Sango!" Kohaku laughed, leaning back a bit. "You're so silly."
"How'd you get in him?"
"That...my dear, is for me to know. And you...to not." Sango grunted at his answer. "Tell me Sango," the young demon slayer mumbled softly, resting his forehead against his sisters suddenly. "What is this strange feeling in my chest? The liquid forming in my eyes? Are these human emotions?"
"Kohaku?" whispered Sango sadly. "Is he..?"
"It seems," he began, standing up. "That your poor brother can see everything. I feel sorry for him. But don't worry. He won't have to suffer for much longer."
"Sango!" Inuyasha yelled from the distance. He was closer now, and Kohaku knew it.
"Good bye," Sango's brother said, before running into the night.
"Sango! Are you all right?" Miroku asked worriedly as Kirara flew in with Inuyasha and Kouga not to far behind. The monk jumped down from the flying demon and cut his friend free. As soon as she was standing, he pulled her into an embrace, soon joined by Shippo and a smaller version of Kirara.
"I'm fine," Sango laughed, hugging the two back. "I'm sure Inuyasha and Kouga are both worried about Kagome. Let's go help her!"
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"I was scared," Kagome mumbled to Hiten. The two were still flying on his cloud, but he'd let go of her hair and she was now sitting beside him. "I was scared when I saw my brother. He's not...Souta anymore."
"You mean he was once good?" Hiten asked sarcastically.
"Once upon a time," she answered. "How's your brother?"
"Dead," the thunder demon answered, his voice filled with malice. "After Bankotsu killed us, Souta revived me and told me that if I wanted my brother back...well, you know."
"I'm sorry."
"At least he isn't suffering like me."
Kagome took Hiten's hand, completely catching him off guard, and looked up at him with teary eyes. "I'm sorry for all the pain my brother has caused you. If I could, I'd fix everything. I take full responsibility of his actions."
"Why?" Hiten asked, dumbfounded.
"I'm his older sister. It's my job. You should know that."
"I guess so." Hiten shook his head and then began laughing. "This is pathetic. Here I am having a conversation with the enemy's sister."
"That's not pathetic," the modern priestess said to him, frowning. "It means that...you are a good person...err..demon. To hate only one and not hold the family responsible."
"Don't give me so much credit."
"But you deserve it."
"I'm not letting you go."
"I didn't ask you too."
"Just-" Hiten took her hand and glared at her. Her calm and gentle eyes pierced his soul and made him feel regret for what he was doing to her. He released her hand and turned away. "How can you talk to me like you care. I've tried to kill you more than once."
"Because," she answered, looking up at the moon. "Everyone deserves a second chance. Look at Bankotsu. I gave him a second chance...and now..."
Hiten looked at her with hazy eyes and slightly smiled. Does that mean...someone like you could love me? Even as a friend... "We're here," the thunder brother announced when he saw them hovering over the campsite. Souta was the only one waiting. Both Renkotsu and Mukotsu had left to return back to their cave, letting Souta be alone with his sister and keeping their identity secret from her in case his plans failed.
Kagome looked down at her brother as the cloud began to sink to the ground. Souta was sitting on a log, watching her with a bemused smile. "Good to see you again sister!" he laughed, though it was hardly a real laugh.
"Souta," Kagome replied as Hiten set her on the ground. "What you're trying to do is wrong!"
"Those aren't very nice words," the young man replied, still smiling. "You should be thanking me. I plan to make all your troubles go away."
"I don't want my troubles to go away. I want to make them go away on my own!" she argued. "You can't control the world!"
"Can I?"
Hiten stood back and listened to their conversation with interest. He had no idea what they were talking about. What was Souta planning to do?
"Souta, please leave my friends alone. Why don't we just go home together. If you really want it...I'll never come back here again."
Souta stood up and walked towards Kagome. "My sister," he said softly, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her head to his chest. "If we go home...you'll hurt. If you stay as you are...you'll hurt. I don't want you to hurt. I'll make a Kingdom here, where you'll be happy. I'll erase all of your memories so you can start new memories. Memories of us together...memories of our Kingdom. If you wish for love, I'll find you someone. I'll give you anything to make you smile." He brushed his hand through her hair and looked down at her worried face. "All I need now is you. Once your friends are out of the way...Nobody will stop me. Nobody can stop me."
"No!" Kagome yelled, pulling away as if her brother were a disease. This action, of course, hurt him. "As your older sister, I demand you to stop this childish game at once!"
"I'm older than you now. I'm not a child," his voice was now stern.
"You're being a jerk!"
"Kagome-"
"I hate you! You're not Souta! My Souta wouldn't be doing this!"
"Shut up!" the young man yelled, smacking Kagome across the face. "You will not talk to me that way!" He pushed her to the ground, causing her to yelp in pain. "Is it Bankotsu? Inuyasha? Are they making you turn against me?" He stepped on her hair and ignored her cries. "Do I have to beat them out of you?"
"Souta! Stop it, you're hurting me!"
"Dammit Kagome! Don't get me wrong. I love you, but I will not tolerate your disrespect!"
Hiten was horrified by the sight and had no idea what he should do. Souta's losing his temper again. He closed his eyes and remembered what his master had done to him last time he gotten angry. A part of Hiten, a large part, was starting to fear for Kagome's safety. Souta was becoming unstable.
CHAPTER END
NEXT CHAPTER: A Light in the Darkness
Souta's beginning to lose control and what will happen to Kagome when she decides to give Souta a piece of her mind? Literally? Will Kagome ever be able to look at her brother again?