Chapter 13
Goyasanku stalked around in-between the platforms a waiting the perfect time to deploy his ritual. Every night at midnight, adamant would turn color from a sparkling clear-white to purplish lavender. The adamant that was visible was starting to turn to a light hue of pink. He knew the event had to occur between midnight and sunrise but it wasn't time, not yet.
"Once I suck the souls out of these priestesses, I will kill you first, InuYasha. Then probably the monk and…" He was about to continue until a loud commotion was starting outside.
"InuYasha, your brother is here. How interesting, has he come to save his brother?"
"No, but if anybody is to kill him, it would be me." A cold voice called from the opening as an orb floated inward and transformed into the dog demon.
"Sesshomaru, you bastard, what are you doing here?" InuYasha grimaced as his half brother came into view.
"That is none of your concern but you," Sesshomaru looked in the direction of Goyasanku, "I assume you are the one responsible for the adamant."
"You guessed right, allow me to introduce myself. I am the leader of the Adamant Ward but you may address me as Goyasanku."
"Why would I address a pathetic piece of filth like you?"
"My, my, Lord Sesshomaru, such manners. Now I'm beginning to wonder if you and InuYasha received your mouths from your wretched father since he is the only way you two are related." Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes pulling out his katana. Swinging it towards Goyasanku, he barely shouted, "DRAGON STRIKE!" Blue demonic energy shot out of his katana towards the adamant demon but it was deflected by a barrier of adamant that suddenly rose in front of Goyasanku.
"Lord Sesshomaru, you seem to be as aggressive as InuYasha, making the first move, how delightful. You will be quite an opponent until I perform the necessary task. Then you will be nothing but an interference."
"Your nonsense means nothing to me. All that is of importance is destroying you; you are the wretch that is controlling the humans and demons with the adamant." Sesshomaru calmly stated with fierceness in his eyes. Goyasanku merely raised an eyebrow with a contempt smile.
"Ahhh, I believe I know what you are talking about; the little girl, the one you call Rin, you have come for her?" The last part of his sentence was more of a statement then a question but Sesshomaru chose not to reply and lunge at him with his katana. The adamant demon spun around blocking the katana only to have Sesshomaru speed to his side and throw another swing. Goyasanku released two adamant pieces into his hand causing them to transform into two adamant based katanas. Both of the katanas were lifted into an x-block causing Sesshomaru's katana to slide down between the blades. Demonic energy surrounded the dog demon's blade as his eyes began to turn red. A gasped escaped Goyasanku as he pushed the demon back then leapt backwards on to a rising block of adamant. Sesshomaru throttled forward dodging the on coming adamant spikes forced upward. Soon both Sesshomaru's blade and one of Goyasanku's blades clashed with a deadly force.
"You're stronger than I expected but then again, you should never under estimate your opponent." The adamant demon's other katana began to light up with a darker purple then the other adamants' hues which so happened to be very close to lavender. Swinging his free arm, Goyasanku's blade shot out the purple demonic energy towards the dog demon. Surprised by the attack, Sesshomaru jumped to the side, far enough from the attack. The wall deflected the energy as it had so previously had done with InuYasha's and Sesshomaru's attacks. The opposite katana began to flow with demonic energy the next attack as well before the adamant demon's demonic energy was able to come his way. Pointing both katanas upwards, they brightened with the evil energy. Pulling each arm across his chest so that the katanas were on his opposite sides, Goyasanku yelled out as he fiercely pulled his arms back across his chest, releasing a large amount of demonic energy towards Sesshomaru. Holding his katana horizontally in front of himself, Sesshomaru's hair started to blow upward as his energy started to radiate off his body. His face was still calm but had alert awareness, his eyes widened as the energy continued to increase. With a simple swing, the energy formed into the shape of a dragon and shot out towards the purple demonic energy that was swirling towards Sesshomaru. Both attacks collided head on and resulted in a bright explosion of blue and purple. After the lights disappeared, Goyasanku's katanas were illuminating with purple again shooting off energy in small but powerful orbs. The orbs started off small then generally increased towards large balls of energy. Sesshomaru dodge the large orgs but he's route made him pass InuYasha. He ran towards the side but the orb was heading for InuYasha. The half-demon grimaced as the orb came closer. Kagome's eyes began to widen as she struggled against the adamant sealing her.
"INUYASHA!" she screamed, tears were near and she could tell. Kagome knew it would do not good for her to pull but she wasn't going to sit there and watch the person she fell in love with die in front of her. Her spiritual powers began to act up causing large amounts of static jolted around her. The adamant across her chest began to weaken and brighten up into a pure white. Sure enough, the mineral shattered and Kagome was set free of her restraints.
'What happened? I thought only adamant could break adamant but then how did I…' Kagome's thoughts were suddenly interrupted as she heard the noise from the energy orb smashing into something. Smoke seemed to be flowing off in InuYasha's direction. Expecting to see the empty void where InuYasha used to be, she was surprised to see a figure breathing hard but they were kneeling with one knee on the ground. Once the smoke cleared up, Kagome saw the dog demon with his katana placed blade down in front of him. Sesshomaru had put himself in front of the orb in order to save InuYasha. InuYasha's eyes widen in realization; had his half brother have actually saved him? Goyasanku took this time to absorb the energy from the demons outside of the cavern. His body pulsed as his demonic aura strengthened and his eyes began to permanently turn red. The souls of the humans were sucked inside the adamant embedded into their bodies causing them to tumble on to the ground along with the demons. Opening his hand, the adamant demon sent barriers of adamant towards the no longer panting Sesshomaru. Though he was getting tired, the dog-demon would not give up. He continued to doge the spikes until he was across the room from InuYasha. Finally, Goyasanku's frustration got the better of him and he was able to trap Sesshomaru between barriers. Encasing him in adamant, the dog demon continued to struggle. His eyes glistened with rage as he watched the adamant demon. Kagome gasped as the great Lord Sesshomaru stood trapped in the inflexible mineral. Everybody was entrapped in the unwavering mineral with the exception of Kagome. Kikyo's face filled with a mixed expression of anger and nervousness. The adamant finally turned the clear lavender and Goyasanku was looking down at the platforms. "Where is the younger priestess?" he spoke softly as he looked at the figures standing next to the two tailed demon cat. Smirking, Goyasanku merely stated, "There you are you pathetic girl, are you trying to fight me?" Kagome by then was able to retrieve her sacred arrows and bow. Putting the strap on her back, she held in an arrow in her hand while glaring at Goyasanku.
"If you want me, come and get me!" she scowled as InuYasha's expression filled with anxiousness. His thoughts wondered as he starred at the brave yet foolish priestess, 'Dammit, she's going to get herself killed but he'll try to swallow her soul and use his vile hands to abuse her powers.'
"Are you worried about your lover, InuYasha?" Goyasanku announced only to see a slight blush and a look of astonishment, "Remember that I can ready your thoughts since you are still connected with my adamant. Oh and speaking of adamant, it must be time. I shall be amused to see your face when you see the souls being sucked out of their bodies but then again you have witnessed Kagome's soul be sucked out, did you not? That was when that witch demon brought Kikyo's body to life but needed Kagome's soul. Kagome has most of her soul but it is Kikyo that has an important part. That is her hatred, her delightful rage towards you." Kikyo cocked her head up towards Goyasanku who had his arms in a comfortable position; with them crossed, "She hates you and it's such a pity since it's not your fault. You both were deluded by the cowardly half demon hiding in the shadows…" with a quick movement, Goyasanku sent a bunch of adamant towards the dark corner of the cavern. The adamant pierced the creature but they reassemble.
"Naraku, I presume. Trying to take my powers when I devoured the priestesses' souls, you insignificant coward?" Naraku showed no sign of emotion expect for an evil smirk on his face. He replied to his question, "You call me a coward when you hide behind your adamant." Goyasanku rose an eyebrow at the half demon, "That is not a cowardly thing to do, that is called tactic. You, on the other hand, stalk your enemies then strike them when they are the most vulnerable. Most sinister indeed but you are truly vile and should be satisfied that I allowed you in my presence instead of depriving your soul in an instance." Naraku rolled his eyes at the exaggeration then allowed his tentacles to spread out, taking up some room in the spacious cavern, "You ego is large yet I don't think you can back it up." Suddenly tentacles shot forward at the adamant demon that merely held his hand in front of his body and opened his hand. The minerals flew out of his hand, tearing the massive tentacles apart. Goyasanku smiled as the remains of the tentacles fell to the floor, "You're holding back, you insolent fool. You're going to have to do better than that." The shredded tentacle reattached to Naraku's body as Naraku glimpsed at the demon then reassured him, "I will do just that!"
A/N: Yay! I was able to finish this chapter. It may seem like it never ends but trust me nobody else is going to come into the chapter. After everybody has had a chance to battle Goyasanku then I will continue on to the plot. Since everybody has been patient with me, I'm going to post a new chapter to my new story, Never Again, really soon. Just let me type it and it will be up. Man, I have three stories and ideas just keep popping up in my head. I'm probably going to try to finish Conflict Triangle of Affections and Two Can Play it That Way before I start a fourth story; that is if I do. Okay, PLEASE REVIEW! Thank you for all that have reviewed, I appreciate it very much!