"talking"

'thoughts'

past memories/flash backs/dream

Story

Me-well, I'm back and ready for typing!

Inu-yeah, what took you so long though?!

Mir-yeah! I wanna enter this fanfic at some point!

Me-well sor-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-ry, not my fault my laptop died too! I just got the computer back maybe two weeks ago so give me a damn break here Miroku! If you don't behave then I'll make you gay in this fanfic!

*miroku shuts up*

Me-I thought so

Inu-scary

Kag-yeah

Me-what was that?!

Inu,Kag-nothing!

Me-good, name of chapter please?

Kag-"Miroku The Sacred Demon Slayer"

A day or so since the meeting with Kai had happened. Inuyasha was fully healed of strength. And they were all on the move. They had heard that a demon had been terrorizing a village near by and wanted to know if that demon had a jewel shard. Before they left, Inuyasha had calmly said that it would be a fifty-fifty chance of it having a jewel shard. So, it was pretty much a win or lose situation.

Kagome though, said that it would have to have a jewel shard. Since normally demons only seemed to attack humans when they think, or know they're more powerful and superior then humans. Only to attack them in the end. Sango had to agree with that. But, she also said that she agreed to what Inuyasha had to say. It was true, it didn't have to have a shard for it to attack a village. But, it could also be possible.

As for Kirara, she just giggled as she hugged Inuyasha around the neck.

Inuyasha knew this much... His life really wouldn't ever be the same again... There just wasn't a point in thinking that he could have a normal life anymore. There just wasn't a point. Staring at the sky, he wondered what would come their way this time... There were so many things that could happen. And yet, didn't happen anyway. If that made sense. Maybe not.

"It's the demon! Quick Mister Demon Slayer, kill it!" Screamed a villager.

Coming out of the hut was a man. A man with short black hair pulled into a low ponytail just at the nape of his neck. His dark blue eyes stared out at the horizon as the demon charged. The purple padding over his black tight clothing shined in the sun. A giant boomerang with a strange looking staff attached to it was strapped to his back. The final touch to his appearance was what appeared to be an old gas mask.

He grinned under his mask saying "this demon has a jewel shard. I can tell that much." His voice sounded deep. Rough and cold. Gripping his weapon, he screamed out "Sacred Hirikotsu!" throwing the boomerang, it spung through the air. Heading straight toward the demon. The demon squealed a cry of pain. The centipede looking demon wailed.

The man grinned under his mask again. Catching his weapon as it flew back to him. Skidding back a bit from the power of the boomerang as it came back to him. He glared at the demon. Getting ready to cut off it's head. That's where the jewel would lie. Demons always place jewel shards in their head fr more power. Or, for more knowledge. Throwing the boomerang again, it went straight for the demon's torso. Or what would be it's torso. Then, spung around and split it's head in half.

Slowly, the slayer walked toward the remains of the demon. He saw something sparkle falling from the sky. Swiping his hand through the air, he caught it. Staring at it, he smiled softly. It was what his village had been searching for. "What is that?" Staring at the villagers, the Slayer turned his eyes back to the shard.

"It's a piece of the Shikon Jewel... The symbol of my village, and the reason why slayers are here today..."

"What do you mean the demon was already taken cared of?" Screamed Kagome.

They all had just arrived to the village. Only to find out that the demon was already killed. Inuyasha had told them that when he sensed the shard earlier that it was moving. But Kagome, being the hot headed half demon she is. Didn't listen. She never listens to a thing he says. Sigh.

"A Demon Slayer came and took cared of the demon a while ago. He said that the demon held a small shard and took it to his village. Saying something that the Shikon Jewel was a symbol of his village and the birth of Slayers." Said the head man.

"Do you know anything about this Kagome?" Asked Sango.

"No, I knew that Kai had the jewel and that she protected it. But as to where it was before it came to her poisson, I have no idea."

Inuyasha crossed his arms over his chest as he was in deep thought. Okay, they knew that there was a village that was born because of the jewel. So, when the jewel was born, then so was these 'Slayers'. Leaning his back against a tree, he said "I think we should go see the slayers. Maybe they can tell us about the jewel that we don't know about."

Sang nodded. She had to agree with Inuyasha. There was still so much that they didn't know about. Like it's origin. But, it was still far fetched... There wasn't proof that the jewel really did come from that village. But, it was a better lead then nothing right? Kagome finally nodded as she said "alright. Let's check out this village... And Inuyasha stop trying to act like your cool!"

"But Kagome, I like acting cool... And, I must add, I'm not cool... I'm awesome." Inuyasha said with a bright smile.

"Oh shut up Inuyasha." Kagome said with a blunt tone to her voice.

"Oh, Lord Miroku! You've arrived!" Screamed a villager with glee. The wooden gates had started to open as the young slayer arrived.

Miroku smiled as he walked in. Children of all ages swarmed around his legs. Asking him how his kill went. And, he couldn't help but pat their heads saying that it was 'fairly easy'. He was, after all one of the best demon slayers here. And, the only one that has mastered both the power of a slayer and a sacred being. Which, was fairly hard to do.

He was walking to the headmaster's hut. Also known as, his home. his home, along with his little brother. Once he was inside, he saw a man that looked like an older version of himself. Course, the older man had streaks of grey in his hair. But, he was still strong for his age. "Father..."

"Ah, Miroku. How did the slaying go?"

"I brought some old demon skin and legs for armor. And, I found a shard of the Shikon no Tama."

His father took the shard and placed it on a stand. Making a pray for it. Hoping that it would be enough. Sighing, he said "the shard is tainted..."

"I could purify it father."

"No, you can't. The only one that could do that was killed fifty years ago. And, he was a powerful monk. There is nothing that can be done but to wait for another powerful being."

Miroku sighed softly. He knew that he wasn't strong enough to purify the jewel. But, one can only hope now can't they. Then, there was a small sound. Looking at the ground, he saw a small fox. It's reddish orange fur shined in the faint light. The white that coated the tip of it's tail and the black of it's ears. It was still the same fox demon he knew so well. "Hey Shippou, how are you? You been a good boy?"

Shippou smiled and nuzzled Miroku's cheek. Miroku couldn't help but smile. Shippou, was one of his friends after all. Miroku started to walk to the back, wondering how his little brother was doing. There couldn't be anything new though. Since he was only gone for a couple of days. So, nothing should have happened. But, he was wrong. He heard the sound of his brother's weapon not too far off. Miroku couldn't help but smile.

Kohaku was training with his kusarigama again.

When he walked outside, Miroku saw a small boy. The age of thirteen. He couldn't help but smile at the small boy. Brown hair pulled back. Brown eyes like their mother. The boys clothes were sleeveless, and went up to his low thigh. Walking over to the boy he said "hey Kohaku. How are you?" The small boy looked up at his older brother, and a smile appeared on his young face. Walking up to Miroku, his brother started to chat away.

"Hi Miroku! Welcome come!" Kohaku said with a bright smile. Miroku ruffled his hair. Nodding at his brother with a smile that almost matched his younger brothers. But, Miroku's smile went to a sad one. He knew how much Kohaku hated the idea of being a slayer. But, that couldn't be helped. It was a tradition. And they must be uphold... Mostly with the main family. His family.

Sighing softly, Miroku calmly said "hey brother. I wanted to check on you. How have you been?"

"Been great! I can't wait to start slaying!" Kohaku said with a fake grin.

"Don't kid yourself Kohaku. I know you hate the idea of killing. You may lie to me, or father but don't lie to yourself. It isn't right."

Kohaku stared at the ground. Miroku knew that he made his point. He never liked the idea of his little brother out killing. He knew his brother better, and this wasn't Kohaku. Smiling softly, Miroku couldn't help but notice that Kohaku... is so much like their mother... Sighing softly, Miroku calmly said "let's go. We should go and see father. There was a letter from a lord that was in the shrine with him." With that, they walked inside.

"So, Sango, any ideas on who these Demon Slayers are?" Asked Kagome.

"All I know is that there is a village filled with demon slayers. No one knows where their village is. Only a few lords do. Other then that, nothing else is known about them." Sango calmly said.

Inuyasha looked at the sky. He could sense a jewel shard near. But, he wasn't sure what was wrong. There was a strange feeling about it. It was starting to make him sick. What did that mean? Was the jewel tainted? His vision started to blur. But, he shook that feeling off. Too bad though, it didn't want to stay gone. It only increased as they got closer.

Staggering on his feet, Inuyasha felt like he was about to fall over. But, he stood firmly. Not wanting to worry Sango, Kagome and Kirara. He knew that two of them worried enough as it was. Soon, Inuyasha leaned against a tree. Placing a shaking hand over his eyes as he tried to calm himself.

"Are you alright Inuyasha?" Asked a concerned Sango.

"I'm fine... Just feeling sick is all..."

"What does it feel like Inu-kun?" Asked Kirara.

"It's hard to explain. I know I'm sensing the jewel... But I know it isn't from sensing a tainted shard. But it feels like my insides are being twisted around..."

"That means your sensing a large amount of demons heading some where." Kagome calmly said.

Everyone stared at Kagome. Inuyasha wasn't sure if he wanted to know how Kagome knew this. Or, if he wanted too. Guessing that it was a bit of both. Inuyasha just stayed in his place. Staring at Kagome to continue. Kagome shifted on her feet as she stared at the ground. Inuyasha couldn't help but smile a bit. Who knew... that Kagome could get so shy all of a sudden.

"Kai told me once that when a massive group of demons were coming. He would feel like this..."

And like that, Inuyasha knew... He didn't want to know anything that involved Kai...

Miroku, Kohaku, their father. Along with the rest of their clan. It was hard, and it took them a while to arrive. But, they had made it unscratched to the Lord's manor. They've been having trouble with a spider demon for the past couple of days. Or, they really should say nights. Since the demon only appears at night. Miroku stared at his younger brother. Dressed in the same armor as everyone else, but it was a light green. Same mask but had his weapon on his hip.

Their father bowed before the lord saying "your lord. We've come at your request to slay the terrible demon that has threatened the lives here in your manor." Miroku stared at their father. He was always a respectable man. No matter how much he disliked the lords. Miroku stared at the pale face of the lord they were hired by. His skin was pale. His eyes were wide, bug like. But... there was something off about him. And, Miroku wasn't sure what it was yet.

The lord glared at the slayers saying "two children? You allow them to come?"

"They are my children sir. And, I believe in them, my eldest son is the best slayer in the village. They will show you what their made of my Lord." Said Miroku's father in such high respect to himself, and to Kohaku.

The lord let out a snort saying "what ever. Do as you like with your men. Just take care of the demon." Miroku had known this. This guy didn't act like a lord if he said 'what ever'. Now he knew there was something weird about him. Something that didn't make any kind of sense at all. There was almost a dark feeling about this guy. But, then Miroku thought it was just like a lot of humans he's met.

Lots of humans, like himself, had darkness inside them.

With that, the lord swept his hand in a 'go ahead' motion. With that, everyone got up and off their knees from their bowing. Miroku stared at his brother, and knew that he was scared. Miroku patted his shoulder saying "don't worry little brother. I'll help you out when I can. Don't worry, you aren't alone." With that, everyone got in position to fight. Getting ready for the battle at hand.

Miroku could sense it. Sense it coming. The dark aura. It was the spider demon alright. It sent chills up his spine. The area had gotten colder. He felt like he was in a block of ice, but kept that feeling away. He knew this... Sometimes it sucked having the sacred powers of a sacred being... Sighing, the demon then appeared. And the battle began.

Miroku jumped out of the way. Throwing his weapon with a cry of "Sacred Hirikotsu!" The boomerang sored through the air as it headed toward the demon. The demon fell to it. But it kept moving. Kohaku threw his kursarigama. But it was repealed by the demons hard skin. Miroku's weapon had only weakened it. But not enough to kill it.

"Attack it's legs!" Screamed Miroku. Knowing the demon couldn't run away if it was in danger without them.

With that command, everyone charged for the legs. A man with an ax like weapon threw it at the demon. Managing to cut some of it's legs. A man with a spear had managed to pin the leg to the ground. Allowing Kohaku to slice that off. Miroku's father with his sword had sliced what was left on the demon's left side. Miroku narrowed his eyes on the demon. Sensing that something of off about it. But couldn't place his finger on it.

Shrugging that feeling off, Miroku threw his weapon again. The Sacred Hirikotsu sliced the demon in half. Everyone started to attack it. Trying to slice it to bits. Kohaku started to run toward it. To help with the last of the demon's remains for it was still alive. Something flew onto Kohaku's neck. Miroku turned around and saw the strange look in his younger brother's eyes. But paid it no mind. He went back to the demon.

But, what he didn't know was that it was the worst mistake of his life...

"AH!" Screamed Miroku's father. He turned around and his eyes were wide with shock. Kohaku had just attacked and killed their father... Kohaku wasn't finished though. His weapon returned to him, only for him to strike again.

Everyone was running toward him. Running to attack, and stop Kohaku. Thinking that he had gone insane. Everyone once in a while would go battle crazy. But they never knew it could happen to sweet and gentle Kohaku. Miroku just stared in horror. His brother was slashing everyone down. All of their friends. Commrads. Their family... He... He killed them.

Now, Kohaku's eyes landed on Miroku. Miroku had to stop this. But, Kohaku just stood there. Miroku guessed he was in shock... Running to their father, Miroku said "father, don't die please. I'll heal you. Just hold on." But, before he could, there was a throbing pain in his back. Miroku turned around slowly, and stared at hte sobbing Kohaku. Kohaku removed his mask...

"Miroku... What... What did I do?"

The Lord smirked, and Miroku saw it. The shadow of a spider. It was the Lord! He did this! Growling, Miroku grabbed the sword he kept at his waist and charged. The Lord's grin widdened as he said "shoot both of them." With that, time seemed to have stopped. The arrows missed Miroku. But, they had hit Kohaku. Miroku turned around. His eyes wide in shock. Miroku dropped his weapons and ran to his brother.

Ignoring the pain in his spine. Holding his brother close, he said "it's okay Kohaku... It... It'll be okay..."

"Help Miroku... I... I'm so scared."

"Don't worry I'll... I'll stay..."

Miroku held his brother close. They were orphaned. And scared. Miroku never knew he could get scared. But, it was a thing about being human. He saw the tears coming down Kohaku's face. And, only for that to stop as well... For, the arrows were lunched again, and had hit Miroku... He... had also fallen a great warrior.

The soil had started to move. Someone was trying to dig their way out. Who ever it was, had been very close to death. But their spirit wouldn't give up. Soon enough, a hand had emerged from the soil of the grave. Then, the person sat up, it was Miroku. His breathing was short, harsh and filled with pain. He was crawling out of his own grave. A young woman with short black hair walked over to him. She smiled softly, as she said "your too stabborn to die young slayer."

Miroku just stared at her. His eyes burning to live, and burning to kill the Lord. But... He wouldn't get to have his wish.

"If you wish to kill my father, he's already dead. I had finished him off."

Miroku's eyes were wide with shock. Only then to pass out. He couldn't believe this... The only reason he lived was dead... He couldn't avenge his fellow slayers. His father. His brother... Or himself. Soon, Miroku felt himself being dragged away for medicle help. But as that was happening, Miroku had woken up while they had left him to rest. Over hearing the young princess talking to someone.

"So, the village was destroyed?"

"Yes, it was destroyed by a group of demons. Led by a young half demon. There were no survivers in the Demon Slayer's village."

Miroku's eyes widened in shock. That... they... no... He sat up. Ignoring the pain. He walked and yet with a small limp. To the door as he wondered what else was to be said. Miroku wouldn't rest. He had another purpose to live. To kill the one that led the destruction of his village. There was no way that he was going to let anyone get away with that.

"Who was it?"

"A young half demon by the name of Kagome. She wanted the shard that was there. The Shikon Jewel's shard. She wants it to become a full demon. And the slayers wouldn't let her have it." Said the other female voice. Miroku kept listening, wanting to know more about this 'Kagome'. "So, she found rouge demons and they destroyed the village, and she took the shard. She travels with a priestess and a young monk in strange clothes."

Soon, Miroku opened the door. Glaring with hate. Rage. And revenge. "Return my weapons. My armor! I'm going to kill her! I'll kill this Kagome and avenge my village!"

Me-well, here we go, Miroku entered the story at last...

Mir-and I'm not gay! YES!

Me-oh, I can still make that happen

Mir-damn

Me-anyway, sorry if it took so long, I was working on this when a book came in for me, I had to finish it cause it was a thick book so my grandma could read it cause she too, had been waiting for 'Blood Promise' so I finished it and I'll be updating, oh and please check out my new story 'Love Found In The Rain' and, it isn't NOT a one shot, I will update it a lot when I have ideas for it... hope you enjoyed this chapter R&R

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