Inuyasha saw Sesshoumaru's fingers wrapping tightly around Kagome's throat. "That's enough!" Inuyasha growled through clenched teeth.
"Mmmm… you are a good puppy aren't you? I didn't think you would actually get off your ass long enough to play my little game of fetch." Sesshoumaru squeezed Kagome's neck with an even more powerful grip. His eyes stayed locked on Inuyasha… challenging him to make a move. Kagome let out a squeak of helplessness as she felt herself losing air. "It's just a matter of time… then you'll all be together."
Inuyasha knew what he meant by it. It wouldn't be long until he and the young miko joined Rin in the afterlife. But there was no time for conversation. Inuyasha had to get Kagome out of Sesshoumaru's grasp. But, without the aid of his body…. He would have to outsmart him.
"Rin's not waiting for us. She's waiting for you!"
Kagome fell to the ground as Sesshoumaru advanced toward Inuyasha. "You disrespectful little mutt!!"
'I have to help him' Kagome suddenly remembered the poem. She had to get to the swords first. Sesshoumaru would keep Inuyasha alive until then. Without him the swords would be lost. While the two brothers fought the young miko could get the upper hand.
"Inuyasha! Grab my hand!"
Inuyasha tried to dodge Sesshoumaru but his body was still too weak to maintain any speed. Sesshoumaru just caught Inuyasha's shirt. But, his nails ripped clean through the fabric. The hanyou took this small opportunity to run toward Kagome.
The girl had already started toward Inuyasha. She reached out her hand and barely grabbed at the half-demon. She got it! She got what she needed. Inuyasha's Blood smeared onto her fingers. Now with the blood from Inuyasha on her hand and the blood from Sesshoumaru on her throat she could open the alter.
Inuyasha was pulled out of Kagome's grip by Sesshoumaru's powerful claws.
"Stay alive, Inuyasha!" She said as she turned and began to run for the center of the city.
Inuyasha didn't have time to ask questions before he was slammed into the ground. His brother stood towering over him with one fist wrapped tightly into the collar of Inuyasha's shirt.
writers note: well, I know its short but, college tends to zap a persons creativity. I added ch 24 to see if anyone actually read my stories anymore. A lot of you came back! Thank you! But I would appreciate some feedback. Let me know if I still got it. Thanks again!!!!!!!