OOO the next chapter! What was with that strange blue light? What could it mean! Well read the story people stop listeing to me babble on and on about useless stuff; that's Kari's job hehe. Enjoy and review!
Chapter 21: Face your demons
The snake demon tossed its head back throwing Jaken into Rin. The girls arms weakly went around the smaller demon holding him protectively. The black snake demon disappeared into the fog from where he came for the time being. The blue light thundered past Rin and Jaken where said demon had been seconds ago. Rin tried to focus her eyes in the direction the blast had came from, but could see or hear nothing for a moment.
Footsteps clicked against the wooden floor in slow steady strides. In the black blur Rin could see a white light. She didn't even need her eyes to know who stood before her, it was Sesshomaru. He had found her inside the black abyss. He knelt down over her staring with no emotion on his face. Not even shocked to find her back in her human state.
Rin took in a much needed breath feeling the invisible hands release their grasp. Sesshomaru offered a hand to help her up, and she took it gratefully.
"Give the girl to me..." The disembodied voice hissed in the darkness.
Sesshomaru looked around staring indifferently in the direction he assumed the voice came from. His senses were starting to dull down. His eyes became clouded and unfocused, and his breathing labored like Rin's was before he had came. The small girl gripped onto his arm somewhat snapping him out of his trance. He looked down at her hiding his pain.
"Stay behind me." He spoke softly pushing her protectively behind him. He threw the arm that wasn't holding onto Rin out blocking a blast with Tokijin. His sword easily sliced though it making the attack completely useless. Out of the darkness the serpent lunged from the side sinking his teeth deep into Sesshomaru's shoulder. The proud demon lord refused to be phased, only skidding back an inch or two.
Rin on the other hand was horrfied at the scene. Sesshomaru pushed her back out of harms away with his free hand, the snake dissipeared into the darkness once again. "Forms of the ones you care so much about... shall now become mine..." The hissing voice came again.
Rin immediately backed into the demon lords side. "What does he mean?" She whispered to him. Her guardian was silent. She looked over her shoulder at him watching his face become paler than usual.
"DAUGHTER RUN!" The long forgotten voice of her mother rang.
"UNCLE SESSHY!" Kari's voice screamed. Rin turned around staring wide eyed at the girl.
"Kari!" She called tightening her hold on the still uncouncous Jaken. She took no more than two steps before Sesshomaru threw his injured arm out blocking her, and raising his sword.
"U-uncle! What are you doing!" She asked on the verge of tears.
"I shall not tolerate this nonsense." He spoke sounding rather bored. "Find a new ploy snake this will not work against me..."
The fake 'Kari' grinned widely. A cackle erupted from deep within the throat of the demon. "So there is more to you than it seems..." It spoke in Kari's high-pitched voice. It tossed it's head back staring at the demon lord with enthusiasm. "That little bitches great-grand mother may have sealed me away once upon a time, but neither of you are inclined to demonstrate that kind of magic..." It said with a smile; pointing an accusing finger at Rin. It backed away disappearing once again in the darkness.
"I grow tired of this. Come face me." He was answered with a laugh. A split second later 'Inu-Yasha' came sword drawn. A wide grin spread across his face. He looked as though his demon side was taking over. His eyes were wide and blood red. Jagged stripes adorned his cheeks.
"Hello brother!" He said cackling mechanically. Sesshomaru looked as though he were completely bored, but the thought of being able to slice this pest in two made him smile. Their swords clashed leaving sparks in their wake. He brought his right hand up forming his whip. It circled around the illusion Inu-Yasha. With a flick of his wrist it tightened around him cutting deep within his flesh.
Rin's eyes widened seeing the blood pouring from the fake. Who merely began smiling devilishly; as though the wounds hadn't hurt him. Jaken began to stir opening his eyes slowly seeing his wounded master standing in front of him and Rin. He gave a loud gasping squeak. Inu-Yasha lunged forward again striking out against Sesshomaru, but not alone this time. The monk Miroku, the slayer Sango, and the priestess Kagome struck out against him as well. Somehow the demon lord blocked everyone of their attacks, spinning around gracefully knocking them all to the ground with his whip. Rin and Jaken stood unharmed beside him. The fakes all stood up smiling, and Sesshomaru panted heavily. Fake Sango threw her giant boomerang, barely missing the demon. His focus on the giant weapon he barely had time to react to Kagome's arrow. He threw his sword out and the arrow bounced harmlessly off of it. His fake half-brother appeared from behind slashing his sword into his back.
"SESSHOMARU!" Jaken and Rin screamed in succession. Their lord staggered trying to keep himself on two feet. His head turned snarling at the fake.
"What's wrong brother? Did I hurt you?" He said smiling faking a concerened voice.
Sesshomaru clenched his fangs forcing his demon self back. He stood up proud and tall. "I will not be beaten by mere copies." He said sounding oddly bored and uninterested, even though he looked as though he was the one losing. Jaken jumped down from Rin's grasp standing with his back to Sesshomaru, ready to fight himself.
"Allow me to fight these worthless fakes m'lord!" He narrowed his wide eyes holding his staff above his head.
"Jaken." Sesshomaru spoke without breaking his gaze on the group of grinning fakes.
"M'lord?" Jaken lowered his staff slightly.
"Take Rin and flee from here." Jaken opened his mouth to protest, but was interrupted. "Go." His lord ordered once again. The green imp gulped and waddled over to the girl.
"B-but I can-" Rin's mouth was left hanging open as Sesshomaru turned his head in her direction. His gaze was intimidating, and demanded obedience. Her eyes watered up, but she refused to cry. She would be strong for Sesshomaru.
"Oh you're not getting away that easy!" Miroku shouted jumping in the direction the imp and human/demon woman ran. Sesshomaru was instantly in his path blocking him with his fist. The fake monk flew into Inu-Yasha, causing both to vanish. The remaining two stared with dumb-founded expressions. The two gave a scream before charging the demon head on. Rin and Jaken took the chance to try and escape again.
The sounds of the brawl were growing fainter with just a few steps, until it was almost irrely silent again. "Keep up girl." Jaken said nervously.
"Will Lord Sesshomaru be alright?" She asked. Jaken gave her a look as if saying 'Are you insane?' She left the question unanswered. Of course he would be fine.
"You should be worried about yourself!" Rin had barely looked up to see the hands wrap around her. Jaken squawked wondering how he missed the snake demon. Rin screamed and kicked her legs trying to get out of the demons grasp. He laughed. "Such a weakling of a demon..." He chided her. "You couldn't possibly be our dear Li Ning's great-grand daughter."
Rin threw her head back hitting the demon in the nose. He dropped her to the ground, and she hiked her leg back kicking him in the groin. The demons lips curled up in a silent snarl. The snakes eyes widened and he took on his demon form once again. Rin backed away trying to figure out what to do. The demon gave a chuckle watching as the girl took a fighting stance. Her heart drummed in her chest and echoed in her ears.
"You think you can face me! How absurd!" Rin tried to hide her shaking knees and hands.
"Rin go! I'll hold him off!" Jaken's voice quivered in fear trying to stand in front of her. The demon laughed again clearly amused.
"I can't run master Jaken." She clenched her fists tighter in front of herself. The demon cocked his head upward a sly grin on his face. She gulped holding her ground as it opened its large mouth.
"Such care for one another... it's sicking. Here let me put you out of your misery!" He threw his giant black scaled body, mouth open, at the girl and imp. Rin threw her hands out hoping to stop him. Her eyes clenched shut as she felt a powerful force pushing against her palms. She opened her eyes to see the great serpents mouth held at bay by her clawed hands.
The snake demon shoved with all his might trying to break her grip. A second pair of clawed hands appeared above hers from the darkness. A smirk adorning the demons face. His black bangs draped over his grinning ruby eyes. "Thought you were rid of me! Think again!" He said giving a sharp throw of his wrists slinging the demon to the floor. He tumbled over himself skidding to a stop.
"M-Mino!" Rin stared wide eyed at her brother. He smiled cracking his knuckles.
"Don't worry sister. I've woken up, he can't control me anymore." He gave her a warm smile standing in front of her. The snake demon shook his head glaring at the intruder to his fun.
"Insect I should have killed you..." He hissed out.
"Sho will you stand with me?" He held his hand out for her, now returned to her demon state. She took his hand locking it with hers. The twins looked at each other then to the demon that cursed their family. "THIS ENDS NOW!" Mino shouted.