Author's Note
Another chappie hot off the presses for you all! .…I wanted to let you all know that later on it may be a bit confusing and slow or filler-ish with the part between Soshi and Toshi but I needed to clear a few things up. There isn't I don't think (as of right now) a great deal of action in this chappie but all of next chapter is action! Action! action! Just to give you all the heads up there will be an announcement at the end of this chapter on how many chapters are left in the story…and that will be the final count okay….well anyway, on with the story!
SammySama
Chapter XX: I Realize You're Afraid…But You Can't Reject The Whole World
"I have a bad feeling about this," The young man admitted, his arms crossed over his chest as he leaned against the door frame; his golden-brown eyes looking out over the large meadow to something he could not see.
"I do too Naito," The young woman replied, coming from somewhere near the door by the large barn located to the right of the house, "Even Kage is getting restless. You don't think it could have something to do with Naraku do you?"
"It honestly wouldn't surprise me Chiri," Naito answered with a sigh, "I think we should go help."
"What can we do?" Chiri questioned, her voice raising to somewhat of a slight shriek, "We can't fight! The only thing we'd do is get in the way."
Naito paused in their argument for a moment, thinking over the choices the two had.
"Did Ally take her weapons with her the last time she was here?" The young man questioned, looking down towards his mate.
Chiri's eyes widened, "I don't think she did."
"Well then go get them from the shed," Naito replied, moving from the door frame where he was previously resting and heading down towards the large barn.
"What are you going to do?" The young woman inquired, eyeing the young man as he headed from where she'd just come.
"I'm going to get Kage ready," The demon answered, "He'll take Ally her things and help if they need it."
"All right," The healer said, turning and running off in the opposite direction from her mate; towards the shed where they kept the weapons.
The young slayer watched as her friend ran towards the large building only to disappear beyond the demolished doors.
"She'll find him, don't worry," Artemis said softly, reassuring the worried woman.
"Oh, I know Artemis," Sango replied, turning her attention towards the battles a little ways away from them, "Shall we?"
Artemis and Bakari nodded, the three of them heading towards the fighting, determined to end this war that has been going on for over 500 years.
The large demon flew high above the battle field, his crimson orbs looking tentatively through the fighters in search of is mistress. Spotting the young fire haired woman he began his descent, landing a few feet behind her.
The young ruler turned around upon hearing the sound of something large collide with the ground behind her, her violet eyes widening at the sight of the demon.
"Kage?" She questioned, "What are you doing here?"
The demonic horse trotted up to the young woman, nuzzling the hand she placed upon his nose as he reached her. Leaning down, he exposed the objects on his back as the enormous fire wings receded.
"Did Naito and Chiri send these to me?" Ally asked, taking the throwing knives and sword she'd used in practice from the demon's back.
The demon answered with a loud whinny and a nod.
"And this is Soshi's?" She continued, pulling the extra sword from its spot upon the demon's back.
Once more Kage nodded.
"Thank you," Ally said softly, patting her companions long face, "You're a big help."
Kage gave the woman a short snort at the attention before lifting his head, his attention directed towards the brush across the clearing and to one particular bush, its branches shaking uncontrollably.
"Will you go look over him for me Kage?" Ally questioned, laughing gently at the small kitsune who was trying his best to hide, "I think he's a bit scared."
The horse nodded before swiftly making his way towards the bush and concealing himself as well in the foliage.
"Soshi," Ally called, signaling the young man over towards her.
"What is it?" her mate questioned, his ginger eyes watching her curiously as he approached.
"Thought you might want this," She replied, handing the weapon to the young man.
"Where'd you get this?" Soshi inquired, eyeing the sword in the woman's hand.
"Naito and Chiri sent it with Kage," Ally answered, handing the blade over to the young man, "I suppose we forgot our weapons."
"How could we have forgotten?" he asked, shocked.
"I have no clue," Ally laughed, "Come on, it's starting."
Soshi nodded, turning his attention back towards the demon before them as his brother crossed the grounds towards them.
The battle field echoed with war cries and the clanking of metal against metal or in some cases metal slicing though flesh or wood. The constant buzzing of the enemy's poisonous insects surrounded the clearing, waiting for the young monk to unleash his weapon so they may be of some use.
"You all think you can beat me do you?" Naraku laughed, his crimson eyes scanning the group before him, the same faces he'd fought 500 years ago, "A bunch of demons, a hanyou and a couple of humans; two of which are wounded. Your odds are slim."
"That doesn't matter," The lord of the northern lands shouted, "We have faced worse odds before and survived."
"I'm sure you have," Naraku replied, his tone sarcastic as he sent another wave of tentacles towards them.
"We need a plan," Koji commented towards his companion as he leapt back to avoid the attack, the Eastern Ruler nodding in agreement.
"The only problem is we don't have enough man power," Kane replied, looking around at the condition of their group, "Miroku has a broken arm and the only weapon he's got now is his sutras and wind tunnel. Sango is still wounded and now pregnant, the only hope I think we have is if InuYasha and Kagome show up soon."
"Kagome's made it inside safely," Artemis informed her mate upon regrouping with the main fighters.
"Then it hopefully won't be too much longer until they get out of there," Koji said, watching their opponent while they came up with a plan, "The only thing we can do is hold him off long enough for those two to return."
"Artemis," Koji began as he sent the silent request to his mate, "Watch out for Sango for us will you."
"Of course I will," Came the faded response of the young lord's mate.
"All right," Sesshomaru announced, readying his sword for the next round of attacks, "Ready?"
A unison of 'yes's chorused around the group as they all took offensive stances and prepared to launch their attacks.
"You don't need to watch out for me Artemis," the slayer commented, watching as the young wolf moved slowly towards her, "You either Bakari."
"We're going to defend you Sango," The hanyou answered, turning her attention briefly towards the young woman, "Whether you want it or not."
"We understand how you feel," Artemis replied, knocking another arrow and releasing it towards Naraku, "But we're your friends, and that's what friends do."
Sango smiled gratefully towards the two as she drew back her boomerang and let it fly towards their enemy, "Thank you."
The two simply smiled in return before firing another round of attacks towards the demon.
"Koji!" came the warning from the young wolf prince as he hacked away at another root like tentacle, "Watch out behind you."
The young lord turned around just in time to block an attack by the projectile, slicing it in half.
"Thanks Koga," Koji replied, before sending another streak of power towards Naraku.
"No problem," Koga answered, continuing to slice the roots sent towards him.
"You all are fighting a senseless battle you know," Naraku commented, watching as none of the fighters were able to get with in fifteen feet of him, "All I'm simply after is the jewel. Give that to me and this could all be stopped."
"But the jewel disappeared when InuYasha made his wish," The monk replied, sending sutras towards the projectiles, "It's gone."
"I'm surprised you weren't the first to figure it out monk," Naraku sighed, disappointment in his tone, "I thought you'd be the one to know as to where it went, I know if figured it out easily enough."
"What are you talking about Naraku?" Sango shouted, "We all know once the jewel has granted the holders wish it disappears and is never seen again."
"No," The demon corrected, "That's only if it's a pure wish."
A root managed to snake it's way around the group and position itself behind the fighters. Aiming for the young northern wolf, it launched itself towards her.
Sensing the threat too late, Artemis couldn't fully avoid the weapon, the root piercing her leg.
"Damn," She cursed, dropping her bow to apply pressure on her injured leg.
"You okay Artemis?" Koji called, worry lacing his tone.
"Fine," the young woman replied, standing once more and aiming her bow, though she leaned a little off to the side as to not put too much weight on her leg.
"Are you saying my brother's wish wasn't a pure one?" Sesshomaru inquired, leaping over the demon and making a slash towards his back only to meet with more roots.
"That's exactly what I'm saying," Naraku answered, narrowing his malevolent gaze towards the western lord, "And can anyone tell me where it goes once the wish has been made and it doesn't disappear"
"It goes back to it's protector," Miroku replied, "But Kagome doesn't have it, she hasn't sensed it for a long time."
"Did she sense it for the many years it was within her?" the demon questioned.
"You mean it's inside her again?" Artemis gasped, now understanding what the man was getting at.
"The job of protecting the sacred jewel is passed down to the next powerful miko," Naraku informed, "In this case, a half breed crossed with a miko."
The group froze, the demon wasn't necessarily after Kagome herself, but the child she carried with in her.
The young woman watch her two children play around their hut, her twin boys wrestling each other to see who was stronger.
"Come on you two," She called, a light laugh in her tone as she watched the eldest of the two tackle the other, "That's enough for today. Come on inside and eat dinner."
"Can we just finish this, please?" The smallest pleaded, his short ebony hair tussled from the fight; his ginger orbs locking with his mother's clear emerald gaze, silently continuing his plea.
"Yes, please?" The small boy's elder brother questioned, looking towards the young woman with pleading, jade eyes.
"Oh, I suppose," Their mother sighed. One she could handle, but when they both pleaded together, they were just too cute to say no.
"Kohana!" the young man called as he sprinted over the hill and ran down towards his mate and children, "Get the boys inside!"
"What's the matter Hiroshi?" Kohana questioned, watching as her mate ran towards them.
"They're coming," Hiroshi replied, his russet orbs full of panic, "Get away from here."
The young woman had no time to react as the sky above them was filled with bright orange lights, giving the clouds an unearthly glow. Fire began to rain down upon them as sharp projectiles falling from the ball of fire above them.
"Toshi!" Kohana called, fear lacing her voice, "Soshi! Run! Get away from here now!"
The two children looked at each other, startled and unsure of whether to obey their mother or not. Suddenly the two were lifted from the ground, their small bodies gently dropped behind some low shrubbery at the edge of the meadow their hut was centered in.
"Yow two need to run to the nearest village and hide out there," Their father ordered, his expression grave as he faced his two sons, "We'll come and get you when it's safe."
The two reluctantly nodded, turning around and ran for their lives towards the nearest village about a mile away; never once looking back.
"Do you think we should have really left," Soshi questioned, his small legs beginning to wear out as they continued to run.
"We do as were told," Toshi replied, the village coming into sight, "We're almost there."
The small boys entered the village, looking around for the headman or someone who might take them in. They reached the center of town, both scared and unsure of the people around them.
"Demon!" The two heard, the frightened young maiden having spotted the young boy's brother's ears, their pointed tips poking out from beneath his ebony hair.
"Go find the headman Soshi," Toshi ordered urgently, trying to aid his brother as two large men came towards them, "Ask him to stay in the village for a bit. You'll be safe here."
"What about you?" Soshi questioned, his small ginger orbs welling with tears as he watched his big brother flee from the village.
"I'll come and get you when it's safe," Toshi replied, repeating what his father had told the both of them, "Don't worry about me I can take care of myself."
The small child watched as his brother ran from the village, leaping into the surrounding forest and out of sight.
He never saw his parents again; after about a month of waiting for their return he ventured out from the safe confines of the village in search of them. When he'd made it to the hut he'd grown up in horror and sorrow flooded him.
The hut had been completely burned to the ground, the sent of blood still lacing the air as the wind blew by, the crimson from the said liquid staining the blades of grass that would be cleansed with the next rain. His parents had died protecting him and his brother, they wouldn't return to him.
His brother had disappeared as well; the small boy had gone looking for him not long after only to be attacked by a demon near the castle of the Southern Ruler. That's when he'd meet Chiri and Naito and where his whole life had changed.
For years he searched for his brother and for the one responsible for his parent's death. And each question came to the same answer; the very demon they now fought had murdered his parents in order to gain the shard of the sacred jewel they'd found. The young man would get his revenge, and if he had to he'd fight his own brother. He had a mate to protect now, and he'd be damned if she was harmed.
"Leave him to me Seiji," Soshi said darkly, narrowing his eyes towards his brother, his aura turning a dark navy as it swirled around him.
"You sure?" The Inu-youkai questioned, eyeing the young demon curiously.
"Yes, you and the others head after Suisei," Soshi answered, a set of ebony wings forming from his back, the ends tinted with a faded navy.
"All right," The youkai replied, motioning for the others to follow him as they charged towards the assassin.
"Well little brother," Toshi smirked watching the young man before him transform, "You honestly think you can take me on and win? You never could before."
"I have more to protect Toshi," The young man's brother commented, "Back then I was but a child, I've grown up and have gotten a lot stronger."
"I'll be the judge of that," Toshi stated, launching himself towards the young man, his sword drawn and aimed towards the man's chest as he slashed out at the demon before him.
"What's the matter?" Soshi taunted, blocking the attack sent by his brother and pushing the man back with such force it pushed him back around twenty feet, "Got to strong for you?"
"No," Toshi replied, his jade eyes clouded with amusement, "You're just the same as you've always been Soshi."
"And how do you figure that?" The young man inquired, raising his blade in an offensive stance, preparing the launch his own attack towards his opponent.
"You would never use your full strength when we fought Soshi," The young man's brother explained, amused jade eyes watching his opponent intently, "I just figured it was because I was your brother, but watching you in the village I realized it was just you."
"You've always been to soft," He commented, thrusting his sword towards his brother, jamming the blade in the man's shoulder.
A hiss of pain escaped the young man as his weapon clattered to the ground, his hand going to press against the wounded shoulder.
"Have I Toshi?" Soshi questioned, pain crossing his face as his brother slashed through one of his enormous wings, "Or have you just been so dark and hateful that you need to find the faults in others to make yourself feel better."
"Shut up!" The demon shouted, anger flashing though his eyes, "You don't know anything."
"Oh, I think I do," The young man replied, "You're jealous because I was able to find a home and you weren't aren't you? It's not my fault that I look more human than you do even though neither of us have human blood with in us."
"That's not true," Toshi argued, lying to his brother and himself.
"It is Toshi," Soshi corrected, "Because of your demonic features and the fact that your powers had surfaced at the time, you were unable to stay with me in the village. You regretted leaving me there that day didn't you? You were jealous at the fact that I had found a home and you hadn't and probably never would. I didn't want to leave you alone, yet you forced me."
"And had I taken you with me you would have died," Toshi shouted, "Though now I see it's a wonder you haven't already. I figured you'd be able to get stronger there, learn how to defend yourself better but no; you lowered yourself to the human's level and became soft."
Realization dawned on the young man; his brother did originally hate him and humans…it was because of how they treated him. Much like the Inu-hanyou no doubt.
Toshi shook his head, what his brother spoke of was true. He did indeed feel that way, jealous at the fact that because of his features he was discriminated against. But hasn't it always been that way? That's continued for centuries. The demon couldn't let what his opponent was saying to cloud his judgment; Suisei had taught him that.
"I think it's ironic," the demon commented, temporarily halting the fight with his brother as he leaned against the hilt of his sword, "the names mother chose to give us I mean. I may look like you but that's where are similarities end."
"She had great things planed for us," Soshi explained, "And I think she'd be disappointed in us to see where we got today."
"It doesn't matter," Toshi shook his head at the young man's comment, "They were murdered and taken from us, their killer never brought to justice."
"The only reason he hasn't is because you protect him," Soshi replied darkly.
"What do you mean?" Toshi questioned, eyeing his brother.
"Naraku killed them," The young man answered, "You've just been to clouded to realize it."
"You're wrong," The demon snapped, lifting his weapon and advancing towards the young man once more.
"I honestly wish I was Toshi," Soshi thought sadly as he did nothing to defend himself against his brother, "I honestly wish I was."
"Well, now that that's taken care of," Suisei commented, entering the battle field once more and assessing the damage done in her absence, "Just have to get rid of these pests."
Forming yet another sword, she aimed it towards the ground, the blade glowing a light blue as it send ice across the grass, freezing the emerald blades as it headed towards the rear of the group.
So concerned were they about watching out for her return and fighting against Naraku, they never saw the layer of ice spread towards them until it had locked them in place.
"What the hell," The young Inu-youkai cursed, trying to move yet found his feet were frozen to the ground.
"Miss me?" The assassin questioned, eyeing the group with amusement.
"No actually," Seiji replied harshly, trying his hardest to pull his legs free, the ice continuing to move up his legs the more he struggled.
"Seiji stop!" his mate shouted, her tone demanding, "the more you move the faster the ice travels."
"How observant you are," Suisei said, walking closer towards the imprisoned group, "Yet you couldn't see the ice coming towards you."
A growl ripped from the young hanyou's throat as she glared daggers towards the demon, her amber eyes flashing dangerously.
"Just as stubborn as your uncle," She commented, taunting the young hanyou as she tried to lash out at her, "You should take your own advice and stand still."
"Wait till uncle Inu gets here," She threatened, stopping her thrashings, "He'll take care of you."
"Will he now," Suisei mussed, her crystal gaze locking with angered amber, "Seems like I was the one previously taking care of him. You should have been there; watching as I sliced him, his broken spirit not allowing him to fight back. Quite sad really."
"You monster," Mia snarled, tears forming in the corners of her eyes.
"Maybe," Suisei replied, "But aren't all demons?"
"Koga and Ayame aren't," Mia answered, pointing towards the two demons behind her, "Neither are Yumiko, Kisho or my father."
"What about Artemis?" Suisei inquired, turning her attention towards the wolf's pup, "Would you consider her a monster?"
"Of course not," Yumiko replied, her stormy eyes turning towards the assassin, "Why would I?"
"She murdered someone in cold blood," Suisei said, making her way towards the wolf, sticking her blade into the ground as she leaned against the sword, "wouldn't you consider that a monstrous act?"
"Never," Yumiko spat darkly, "Not when the one killed is an incarnation of Naraku."
The assassin glared darkly towards the wolf's comment, "Why does that matter?"
"Because all of Naraku's incarnations are controlled by Naraku," Koga answered, trying to hack away at the ice with his sword, "Even you."
"I'm no incarnation," Suisei argued.
"From what I've gathered," Riku continued, "You have a spider shaped scar on your back, do you not?"
"I do," the young woman agreed.
"Then you are part of Naraku," Kisho stated, "That's just as bad."
"I think the worst combination of parents you could have and traits in one being," Koga admitted, his blue eyes locking with the assassin's pale ones, "Is a human mixed with Naraku. I'd feel sorry for any offspring of that demon."
"So what if I am part of Naraku, and what if I am part human," Suisei said, "Does that make me any less worthy to live?"
"No," Mia answered, her amber orbs softening ever so slightly, the ice almost up to her waist, the cold starting to take effect, "It's because of what you've done in your life that makes you less worthy."
"How dare you," Suisei snapped, raising her blade from the ground, aiming the now glowing weapon towards the hanyou.
Seiji watched in horror as the demon sent a blast of power towards his mate, himself unable to protect her.
"No," he whispered, watching as the attack came closer and closer towards them.
"Wind Scar," They heard the call as five flashes of power followed, slicing the ice and blocking the attack sent towards the imprisoned hanyou; the young woman falling to the ground.
"Mia," Seiji whispered, gathering the young woman into his arms protectively.
"I told you," Mia stated softly, glaring towards Suisei, "I told you he'd come."
"Doesn't matter," the assassin said, turning her attention towards the hanyou, "He just doesn't know when to quit."
Ally watched from the sidelines as her mate was beaten and assaulted time after time by his own brother. It just didn't make any sense to her why someone would attack their own flesh and blood; and quite frankly it pissed her off.
Once again the blade of the young man's brother was brought down upon him, blood spattering and staining the luscious green grass.
"Stop it!" The young woman shouted, running towards the injured man, standing in front of him in an attempt to shield him, "Stop this nonsense."
"How sad Soshi," Toshi taunted, eyeing the young woman with annoyance, "You're not strong enough to fight me so you have your mate help you? And she's not even a half-breed, no she's lower than that."
Ally glared towards the man, sure the words had hurt her but she'd get over it. There were more important matters to take care of now.
"Ally, get away," Soshi ordered, his voice hoarse and tired from the fighting.
"I will not Soshi," Ally replied, never once taking her gaze off the man before her, "I will not sit back and watch as you get killed."
The young man's ginger eyes softened at his mate's words. Finally, for the first time since he'd lost his parents he'd found someone who loved him; and someone he loved just as much.
Shaky legs supported him as he stood, one of his enormous wings broken due to the fight. Taking a few tentative steps forward, he moved to stand just beside the brave young woman.
"I don't want to fight you Toshi, I honestly don't," Soshi admitted, his voice sincere.
"That's a shame," Toshi replied, "Because you're going to have to."
With that, the young demon launched another attack towards the two, brining his sword down upon the young ruler.
A gasp escaped the young woman's throat as her mate pushed her out of the way, taking the hit aimed for her.
Rage over came her as she watched the two continue fighting, her eyes narrowed towards the man attacking her mate.
"I need to help him," She thought, determination flooding her as she regained her composure, "I need to help him beat this, but what can I do?"
She thought for a moment, what could she do? She had no significant powers to fight with. A thought came to her as she remembered what Chiri had said when she was younger.
.:.:. Flash Back .:.:.
"You need to focus Ally," The young healer commented, working with the small child as she tried to attack her, "Pretend I'm the enemy and have hurt you."
"But I know you wouldn't hurt me," The small child replied, confusion crossing her features, "And I wouldn't hurt you anyway."
"There will come a day when you'll need to fight Ally," Chiri said, her expression softening, "You'll need to fight or loose the one you love."
"Why Can't we all just get along?" Ally questioned, too young to understand that there will always be people who wish to harm others.
Chiri smiled at the young one's innocence. She had yet to whiteness the sorrow that plagued the world and no matter how much she wished she couldn't; there will come a time where the young child will be hurt and there would be nothing to prevent it.
"There are people who just live to harm others Ally," Chiri answered, taking a defensive stance once more, "Now come one, fight me."
Anger began to overcome the small child, her aura warping and twisting around her.
"I don't want to fight!" She shouted, her hands balling into fists at her sides.
"Very good Ally," Chiri commented, nodding towards the child.
"What?" She gasped in surprise, her aura returning to normal in the confusion.
"Just remember," Chiri said softly, "That your power will awaken when it is needed. When the time comes, release it, don't hold back."
The small child nodded dumbly, unsure of what she'd done.
.:.:. End Flash Back .:.:.
Tears began to well up in the young woman's eyes, her anger and frustration getting the better of her.
"Just let it go Ally," Came the soft voice of her father as a warm sensation blanketed her, comforting her and helping her to choose the right decision.
She nodded as her dark violet aura swirled about her, seemingly concentrating on one spot on her back. As the winds died and her aura settled, her form became visible, two large ebony wings flapped a couple of times on her back, getting use to the feel of the air around them.
Her now indigo orbs narrowed towards the two before her, her flaming hair whipped around her violently; the sun now beginning to rise giving the tresses the effect as if they were on fire. She would help her mate fight, then she'd get revenge on the monster responsible for murdering her mother. Ally was determined to stop the fighting once and for all; or die trying.
Her hazel eyes fluttered open, a slight pain coming from the young woman's back. Once she'd fully awoken, her vision focusing on the resting man beside her as she pulled away gently, laying a hand on the wounded man's shoulder and shook him gently.
"InuYasha," She said softly, "You need to get up, come on."
"Damn," InuYasha hissed, "Watch the shoulder Kagome."
"Sorry," The young miko gasped, withdrawing her hand as if she'd been burned, "I didn't mean to."
Auburn eyes opened to find worried, concerned hazel merely a few inches above his own. A small smile graced his lips as he carefully-minding his wounds- lifted himself into a sitting position and captured the young woman's lips in a gentle kiss.
"You're forgiven," the young man whispered.
Kagome smiled lovingly towards the man who'd stolen her heart. If anyone had asked her what she'd bee doing with her life…this is defiantly not what she would have said. I mean, how many people would have the chance to have their life changed by an old ancient well that took you back 500 years in the past?
Minding the young man's wounds, she snaked an arm under one of his, helping him to rise to his feet. The two slowly made their way through the maze of corridors and into the main entrance, the young miko halting their movements upon entering the large opening.
"You need to promise me something InuYasha," She said softly, watching through the large bay windows as the sun began to rise, the first rays of the day landing on the man beside her as his body began to pulse.
The young hanyou tensed as his transformation began, his claws and fangs returning and demonic strength. Closing his eyes he waited for the final changes to occur; his human ears disappearing and reforming into the canine ears atop his head that his mate adored so much. His hair lightening to his normal shining silver as his eyes opened to once more reveal the molten orbs that had captured the young woman's heart.
"What is it?" The hanyou questioned, testing his legs as he stood on his own.
"I need you to promise me you'll be careful," Kagome replied, worry filling her deep hazel pools.
Lifting a clawed hand he placed a finger under the woman's chin, making her look into his face.
"I promise Kagome," InuYasha answered, his amber gaze loving and soft, "I'll do all I can to stay with you, you and our pup."
Kagome smiled once again at the young man's words. He'd changed so much in the years she'd known him. The young hanyou had gone from rough and hating the world to somewhat trusting and loving.
The young miko would probably never know it was because of her, the way she'd healed his hear; the job her incarnate claimed was hers. Yet, the late priestess would never be able to help the young hanyou the way he needed for one simple fact. What he needed more than anything was to be loved, something the priestess could never do.
The hanyou's expression hardened slightly at the sent of blood that wafted towards him, a hand going down to grip the hilt of his sword. Slight panic crossed his features at the absence of the blade.
"Oh, here," Kagome said, reaching around her and pulling the sword from her bag, "You may need this."
"Thanks," InuYasha replied, a his lips forming a smirk, a fang peeking out from his mouth, "Ready?"
The young miko nodded, pulling her bow from around her shoulder and drawing an arrow, knocking it in place, "Ready."
"Wait," The hanyou said before he darted out to the fight, "How did you get your miko powers back?"
"Lets just say all that archery practice did me no good when it came to aiming," The young miko said cryptically, "And I had some help from an unlikely ally."
InuYasha shook his head towards the young woman, "Will you ever just give me a strait answer?"
"Probably not," Kagome laughed, turning her attention towards the large hole before them that once supported two large oak double doors.
Tying his weapon to his waist he turned to his mate, leaning down he captured her lips one final time before turning towards their exit and running out side.
The young woman stayed back for a few moments, making sure the way was clear as to not run right into an attack as she entered the battle field.
As she crossed the marble floored room and darted down the steps to join her companions, she couldn't help but feel as if something was going to happen, something bad. The uneasiness gnawed at her stomach as she pulled back the bow string and launched an arrow towards the assassin, the projectile growing an unearthly pink.
"Everything will turn out all right," Kagome told her self reassuringly, "Somehow, someway it always does."
Author's Note
Well, what did ya think? I bet you all are like…what? No Killing Naraku action? What the hell? Well you're just gonna have to wait and see what this author's got in store for you all! Lol.. Well I just wanted to give you all the 2 chapter end mark. There will only be 2 chapters left: Chapter XXI: Fortuna Suffragante (Latin to English: With Luck on Our Side) and the Epilogue: You Are Everything To Me. But have no fear! Like I've said there will be a 3rd story! So with that I bid you a-do. Remember 5 reviews or no update! And if you all like this story...check out the AU to this story done by my bud The Lion's Roar; it's a real good Fanfic so far!
SammySama
Responding to Reviews:
Bedard: yep...suspense….I love the stuff! I thought the last chapter was going to be longer too…but oh well…seems these chapters are getting shorter and shorter. I'll try and make the next one as long as I can.
phoenix-hazel363: to the MAX huh? SWEET! Thanks for reviewing and hope you continue to enjoy it!
DemonGirl11: I'm glad…I felt the other one just wasn't what you all were use to reading from me… but stress and over working will do that to ya. Thanks for reviewing!
Rachel: I'm glad you're enjoying the story! Hope you will continue to read this one and go on to the 3rd one as well as check out some of my other stories!
TotallyLost: --Takes bow-- thank you … thank you. At the beginning I didn't know how well I would be able to write fluff moments but as I went on I thought they weren't too bad. But to any FanFic author here's some advice : Have fluff and get more readers. It's true! So many stories with fluff get more reviews!
Inuyasha05: glad your enjoying it! There isn't that much left of this one so I hope you'll be one of the first ones to review the 3rd one when I post it! Keep a look out!
Cassandra : well thanks! Why wouldn't they have fluff? Married couples have fluffy moments too ya know. And besides…it just wouldn't be right not to have those two have their moments would it…
P.S: for those of you who are Reading my story "Deep In The Darkest of Nights; The Future Unfolds," do not fear I have not stoped the story I have just been too busy to really work on it…don't worry I am currently in the middle of finishing up the next chapter…thank you.
Chapter XXI: Fortuna Suffragante.
(With luck on our side.)
The fight with Naraku has come. Suisei and Toshi are taken care of. How will Soshi feel afterwards? What will the outcome of the fight be? Will we find out who will fall on the good side? Who the vision was about? Find out next time!