Chapter Twenty-Nine:
Ryuu released his claws as he was now running towards Kagome sitting there. Inuyasha was right behind him holding his sword praying that he would be able to help. The clouds were now getting dark as Ryuu was running through the woods taking out the trees in his way. Kagome looked up as her tears were now falling the sky opened up and let the cool rain fall. "So this is how the war is to start." Kagome said to herself as Ryuu was now running up the hill coming right for her.
"You killed her!" Ryuu roared as he reached out his clawed hand for Kagome's throat. Inuyasha was now at the bottom of the hill as he watched in horror as Ryuu was about to take hold of Kagome. "I had to protect myself." Kagome answered in a soft cold tone as she jumped from her spot and was now behind Ryuu. "I am not a murder like you!" Kagome screamed as she kicked Ryuu in the back sending him flying into the stone bench she was just sitting on.
Inuyasha stopped as Kagome landed next to him with a soft smile. "Are you okay?" Kagome asked as she could see on Inuyasha's face the worry he had. "I am fine. Are you okay?" Inuyasha asked as he looked at Kagome she was crying even though the rain was now falling harder. Inuyasha then saw the blood on her sword. "You really did take her life?" Inuyasha said right before Ryuu turned using his tail to send him flying into the mud. Kagome jumped missing the tail and turned to Ryuu.
"Well Kagome did you take a life!" Ryuu screamed as he grew taller and fire shot form his nose only to be put out by the rain. "I had no choice she attacked when I told her to run to you!" Kagome yelled back her mind racing the faces of Conner, Renie and Shippo coming to mind and her anger grew. Ryuu again ran after Kagome.
Rin and the others got into the clearing just as Ryuu in his full dragon form was about to take hold of Kagome. "Mom!" Rin screamed as she could see Kagome not moving to avoid the attack.
The world seemed to stand still the rain falling causing a gray smoke to cover the world as Ryuu took Kagome in his large claw about to squeeze the girl.
"Now to get rid of you!" Ryuu roared as Naraku smiled in the dark woods. "You are a nasty beast!" Kagome screamed from inside the claw. A pink light shot through the claw causing Ryuu to cry out in pain and release Kagome. Kagome landed on the ground as Ryuu changed back to his human form. Kagome then reached out and took him by his arm and with all her anger tossed the demon over her shoulder and into the woods.
Inuyasha and the others were in shock as Kagome then walked over to them. Ryuu sat against the tree his head swimming the rain falling on him. "Why can she do that!?" Ryuu yelled as a dark figure appeared behind him. "She uses all her anger towards you and then focuses it into her attacks. You now have something as strong as she does. Use the death of Tsubame. Use the fact that she killed her and attack." As Naraku spoke Ryuu was up and as the rain hit his skin it turned to steam.
"Mom that was amazing." Rin was saying as the others were looking her over for any injuries. "Mom...mom?" Rin was trying to get Kagome to look at her as she was looking back at the woods. "Shit!" Kagome yelled as she pushed the others to the side inside a barrier as a dark figure came flying out of the woods and sent her flying into the castle walls. Kagome slid down as she felt her right arm snap from the hit. Ryuu was now on top of her teeth showing a look of pure evil across his face. "No one will save you this time." Ryuu hissed as he took hold of Kagome by her neck.
Inuyasha and the others watched in horror as Kagome hit. Ryuu was using a great amount of power that even Kagome wasn't able to stop. "I wont lose her!" Inuyasha yelled as he took hold of his sword and ran towards the fight. "Inuyasha stop you can't fight him now!" Rin screamed out of fear that Inuyasha was going to get killed. "I wont let her fight alone. I wont let him think I'm weak!" Inuyasha yelled back as he was now in a full sprint to attack the dragon. Rin looked at the others with a smile on her face. "He's right Kagome should never fight alone." Rin's words made the others smile as they stated to run after Inuyasha.
Ryuu was about to push Kagome into the wall when he stopped suddenly. His gut was suddenly on fire. "Put her down!" Inuyasha yelled as he pulled his sword out. Ryuu let Kagome go as he turned to face the half demon. "You stupid fool." Ryuu roared as he swung his clawed hand at Inuyasha. Inuyasha jumped missing the hit and his sword started to pulse. Kagome looked up with a smile. "Inuyasha let go of the power now!' Kagome screamed as Inuyasha hit the muddy ground. "Adamant Barrage!"
Inuyasha pulled back on his sword as he felt his sword release its great power. The smooth sword grew spikes and as Inuyasha swung the sword forward the spikes released and flew at Ryuu. Kagome jumped up and flew out of range as the spikes hit Ryuu and pushed him back into the castle wall. Kagome landed on the roof and sat.
"You think that little trick will help you win." Ryuu yelled as he got up to attack. "Dragon strike!" "Go!" "Demon be still!" "Hiratsu!". Ryuu was taken back as Sesshomaru slid in the mud sending his blue dragon attack pushing Ryuu back. Miroku's scrolls landed on Ryuu's feet causing him to freeze in place. Rin's arrow flew into Ryuu's gut as Sango's weapon crushed his shoulder crushing the bone. "You brats!" Ryuu screamed as he landed in the mud.
Kagome sat on the roof holding her broken arm when a dark figure appeared from behind. "So they finally found the inner strength." Naraku spoke as Kagome turned to look at him. "They just needed a push I guess. This starts the beginning of your end Naraku." Kagome's words made Naraku mad but he knew that now was not the time to attack for in Kagome's hand was her arrows. "This isn't over dear Kagome we will be back. " Naraku said as he disappeared taking the rain with him.
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Kagome sat in the darkness of the night as demons, half demons, and humans alike from the council arrived hearing the news that their leaders were dead. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru dealt with the yells and screams of those who wanted answers from the great Kagome to why they were gone. Kagome's face was red from tears, as she finally walked out into the crowd of people.
"I said if you all take a seat we will talk about this!" Sesshomaru was yelling when everyone went silent. Sesshomaru turned to see Kagome standing there her arm in a sling. "I have something to say." Kagome said as all eyes were on her and her alone. Kagome stood in the middle of the council room something she hadn't done since she was brought there to fight for her life. "They died fighting Ryuu and Naraku. Conner and Renie were attacked by a dear friend and traitor to this council Tsubame. She killed them while I was still to weak to wake. She then died fighting me. I am here only to give this to you... (Kagome pulled a tape from her pocket.) This was given to me while I was still asleep. I believe Conner and Renie knew what was coming and made this for you all to hear. The council will move on. Conner has made sure with this tape that new leaders are picked." Kagome placed the tape down on the ground and then started to walk to the door.
"Don't you want to see who they made in charge?" A random demon yelled to Kagome. Kagome stopped and used all she hand not to scream for she knew they all felt she was going to be in charge. "I have no need to hear what my dear friends say about this council. I will guard those in power and stop the two demons who caused their deaths." Kagome then turned on her heels and walked out the doors. The tears finally falling as she remembered the faces of those she had lost.
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Inuyasha took hold of the tape Kagome had placed down and with a stone he found in Renie's room he was able to make the tape play. :
Conner and Renie stood before them as if they were alive. "My dear friends and followers. I am sad to say that I am now dead by the hands of a dear friend. I know that times at first will be hard but know that Renie and I thought long and hard about who should lead you all. These three will be not only a power you all need but they are also smart enough to lead you into a new age." Conner spoke as those watching started to cry. "I have chosen Sesshomaru to lead the council floor. He is more like his father in his ability to see passed what a person, demon or even a half demon looks like. He will be able hold the council steady as long as you all follow him." As Sesshomaru heard his name he almost hit the floor he was sure as all the others that Kagome would be the next leader. "Though he is a great man I have thought about it and two more should help him. That is why with Conner's help we have chosen that Inuyasha and Sango shall help him lead you all. They will be there when you call but know that they unlike us will fight the demons who come calling. Please follow them all and know that we chose them for reason you do not yet understand. To the others I hope you soon see why you were not chosen." Renie spoke and as she looked around tears were forming. "We must go she is coming..." The tape ended as Conner spoke.
Everyone was in shock as the tape ended Kagome was not only not in charge but wasn't even part of the council. Sesshomaru looked around as Sango and Inuyasha walked next to him. "You have now heard their wishes we will live up to them." As Sesshomaru spoke a large uproar started in the council. None of them saw Kagome walk back in.
"We will not follow you three while you let that girl live!" A demon screamed. Inuyasha growled as he tried to find the voice. "Why would he leave a human woman in a council she is weak." A half demon yelled. Sango held tight to her fists her weapon on her back. "What will stop us from taking you all down right now!" A few men, demons, and half demons yelled. Then at that moment a large group jumped out of their seats and came running at the three.
"I really don't think so. STOP!" Kagome yelled as the world stopped and she walked to the group of men. As the world started again the group found Kagome standing in there way. "Move girl!" A demon yelled as Miroku and Rin came running next to Kagome. "I am afraid we can not let you do that." Miroku answer as he pulled his staff. The group laughed as the three stood against them. Inuyasha was about to move to help when Sesshomaru pulled him back. "They must learn." was all he said.
The demons moved first trying to get around Kagome. They pulled swords ready to slice their way through the demon priestess. Kagome pulled an arrow from her winged back and it turned to her sword. Kagome swung blocking each demon then when she pushed each one back she kicked them back into the crowd. The half demons moved next this time going after the monk who was blocking Sango. "Move you loser!" The halflings yelled as they raised their weapons. "Be still!" Miroku flipped his wrist and his scrolls hit each half demon on the chest. With what looked like lighting the demons were shocked into place. Miroku then jumped behind them opening his wind scar enough to pull them all back to their seats. As Miroku was pulling the half demons back Rin was already facing the humans coming after her. "Stupid brat." One of the older men yelled right before a blast of blue light hit his shirt sending him flying back. Rin was standing there her bow ready as she sent more arrows flying at the humans coming at her. Soon they all were pined up against the wall as Kagome moved back behind the new council members.
"As I was saying we are the new leaders. These are the enforcers and protectors." Sesshomaru spoke and the room went silent for now they knew why Conner and Renie did this the council would move on and the new group was just want they needed. Before the calm could come they still voiced there fears about Kagome. They were still in a deep debate when a darkness was felt from outside. Then cries of children were heard.
Kagome was the first to run outside with Rin and Miroku not far behind. Inuyasha and the rest of the people in the council building came out to find a group of children from each group screaming as Naraku held them in his barrier. Ryuu in his full dragon form was getting ready to run at the group of crying kids.
"Rin, Miroku get that barrier down now!" Kagome screamed as she was now running right at the barrier towards Ryuu. Rin shook from her thoughts as she pulled her arrows. Closing her eyes she find the deep darkness that was Naraku and with all she had she let go. The arrow went flying hitting what looked like a tree only to turn into Naraku holding his shoulder. The barrier still was up but it was weak Kagome was getting closer when Miroku took hold of his staff. "Demon barrier fall!" Miroku plunged his staff into the ground and a green light spread through the ground at Naraku's tentacles that held the barrier. Kagome ran through the barrier as it fell now picking up speed as she was running at Ryuu.
The members behind Inuyasha watched as the two took down a barrier and then waited as Kagome went after the dragon demon himself. "Why would she just run what if they didn't get the barrier down?" A person from behind asked out loud. "Easy Kagome trusted that we can do what she asked she has more faith in us then we do." Sango answered never taking her eyes off her dear friend now inches away from Ryuu.
"Winged wench!" Ryuu yelled as he reached a claw for Kagome his anger burning. "Childish lizard!" Kagome screamed back as she jumped to avoid the claws and with all she had punched Ryuu in the jaw pushing him back a feel inches. Kagome jumped back snapping her finger. The children saw a barrier appear around them as Kagome faced Ryuu.
Those watching were in awe Kagome was fighting with her arm broke all her power was going into the one hand when she hit. "Kagome is strong." A voice said from behind Sesshomaru. "You have no idea." Sesshomaru answered as Kagome was now facing the demon ready for his next attack.
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"I have been thinking Kagome. Since last night how did your friends get free to fight?" Kagome knew that the others were thinking the same. She wasn't sure they were going to like the answer but it was time they knew. "Well you see when I found that I could mock Inuyasha's sword then maybe I could use the other's weapon as well." Kagome's answer made her friends look at her. Kagome was not only able to use her own gifts but if needed could use theirs.
Ryuu laughed as he looked at the demonic priestess "Why not show me your gift." Ryuu said as he started to run for Kagome. Kagome took hold of her sword and started to pull it back as she did it changed its form looking more like a fang. "Wind Scar!" Kagome swung the sword forward sending a large wind scar right at Ryuu. Ryuu moved as the winds crashed into the woods the trees exploded with the power. Kagome watched as Ryuu was still coming for her. "Nasty beast!" Kagome yelled as she again pulled the sword back it changing once again this time looking long with a blue handle. "Dragon Strike!" Kagome swung the sword forward once more this time releasing a blue dragon that came crashing down on Ryuu it was too large to avoid. Kagome had to jump back to miss the ground pieces that were flying up.
Ryuu slid back into the ground as the attack was twice as strong as when Sesshomaru used it. Kagome stood ready for the dragon to get back up as she took hold of her sword and it changed once more. It was now the bone boomerang shaped weapon that Sango held on her back. Kagome reached behind her placing the weapon to her side taking a few arrow. "Change!" Kagome's words made the arrows change into scrolls like the ones Miroku used. Kagome placed them on the large weapon as she held the end with her good hand as she started to move around. "You wont stop me with their tricks for human weapons do me no harm." Ryuu roared as he was now back up charging Kagome his sword held ready.
"You understand nothing. Their weapons are as strong as any demon's sword!" Kagome yelled as she let go of the weapon. It came flying at Ryuu and he did not move out of the way. Ryuu felt the bone weapon hit his gut and it pushed him back as the scrolls came to life shocking him with the spiritual power of lighting. He was still in shock that he didn't see Kagome now in front of him with her sword. "But know this I will always use my power to defeat you for my power is all I need!" Kagome swung her sword hoping to hit Ryuu in the chest.
"I think that is enough Kagome!" Kagome heard a voice say next to her. Kagome turned to see Naraku standing there next to her as she was about to hit Ryuu with her sword. "No!" Kagome yelled as she felt the large tentacles wrap around her and then toss her to the side. Kagome hit the ground hard first on her already broken arm then over to the other side. Kagome felt her arm break a little more as she tried to get up before the large dragon kicked her.
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Inuyasha watched as Kagome was bale to use their powers but then as she went in to get the personal attack she used her sword. "What is that!?" Inuyasha heard a voice say as a dark figure appeared to run towards Kagome. "It Naraku!" Rin yelled as she was now to far to stop the demon. "He's going after Kagome!" Sango yelled as she took off in a run to help her friend. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha were now right behind her in a full run.
Sesshomaru came to close to Kagome's barrier and jumped over as he pulled his sword aiming for Naraku. "Die!" Sesshomaru swung his sword making Naraku move his tentacles from Kagome as she hit the ground. Sango was running when a hand took her hand . "Miroku?' " Hold on you need to aim for him" Miroku pointed to Ryuu as he was now heading for Kagome. Miroku used all he had to then toss Sango over the barrier. Sango used the barrier to give her some air as she pulled her weapon from her back. As she slid in the dirt she let go of her weapon. "Get away from my best friend!' Sango yelled as her weapon hit against Ryuu's chest sending him flying back towards the woods. Sango ran to Kagome helping her up. Ryuu was stunned as the weapon hurt but he was up ready to take both the brats out when he felt his body shrink as he turned to his more human like form. "Bastard!" Inuyasha yelled as he was now inches from his face ready to punch his lights out.
Ryuu moved too fast knocking Inuyasha to the ground as he was now running after Kagome and Sango. "Come on Kagome we need to move.." Sango yelled as she pulled Kagome back to her feet to move before Ryuu's sword crashed down on them. "You wont get away from me Kagome just give up!" Ryuu yelled as he jumped kicking Sango to the side. "Sango!" Kagome yelled as she watched Sango hit the dirt."They came to help me. How dare you hurt them." Kagome's aura started to glow as Ryuu went to kick her. Kagome jumped using her only her legs and then opened her wings to land.
"Inuyasha get those kids out of here!' Kagome yelled as Sesshomaru was now trying to push Naraku back with Miroku's help. Sango got up and saw that the kids were scared and Rin herself couldn't get them to move out of the barrier. "Inuyasha she needs to remove the barrier help me get those kids now!" Sango yelled as she was pushing a group of kids towards the council doors. Inuyasha put his sword away as he ran to get the kids out of Kagome's barrier. Kagome let the barrier fall just as Ryuu came in for another attack.
"Stupid girl." Ryuu yelled as he went to punch Kagome. Kagome's aura grew more as she took hold with her good hand Ryuu's fist. "Freak!" Kagome yelled as she tossed Ryuu into the trees. Inuyasha and the others inside the council building were in shock as Kagome was still able fight.
Sesshomaru and Miroku were closing in on Naraku when a white light appeared. "Miroku it's Kanna stop her before she takes him." Sesshomaru yelled as he pulled back on his sword. Miroku moved around as a white light started to pulse. "There! Demon be still!" Miroku tossed his scrolls but Kanna turned her mirror and took them in and then she was gone along with Naraku. Sesshomaru tried to use his dragon strike but he was a second late. "Damn demon!" Sesshomaru yelled as he turned to get back to the council building the winds were picking up from Kagome and Ryuu. "Come on whatever is going to happen between them we can't stop!" Sesshomaru yelled to Miroku who was about to pull a scroll. Miroku stopped and ran back to the building behind Sesshomaru.
Kagome was watching as Ryuu pulled back waiting for his next opening. "Your a worthless waste of space Kagome. Those demons, half demons and humans will never trust you because your too close to being me!" Ryuu yelled his gray aura pulsed around him. Kagome didn't move, she just smiled. "What Kagome you have nothing to say." Ryuu yelled as he took hold of his sword. Kagome's smile grew as her pink aura grew brighter and pulsed more. "I will protect them weather they like me or not. I am nothing like you. The only thing we have in common is the demonic blood that runs our veins." Kagome stopped talking as she took hold of her sword. "You think with that broken arm your going to fight me!" Ryuu laughed as he starting running after Kagome his sword held up ready to swing. Kagome took in a deep breath and her aura lifter her broken arm around her sword. "Bring it on lizard!" Kagome yelled as she started to run towards Ryuu.
The world seemed to slow down as Kagome used all she had as she swung her sword against Ryuu's. The two powers crashed together and the two aura mixed sparks flying as they touched. "Demonic wench!" "Demonic lizard!" The two screamed as they pushed even harder with their swords. The aura's moved faster sparks flying as they started to mix right above the two heads. Kagome and Ryuu looked up as the powers exploded. "No!" "SHIT!" Kagome and Ryuu screamed as they were tossed back by the large explosion.
Ryuu felt his sword slip from his hands and hit him in the knee. The explosion was sending him towards the woods. He tried with everything he had to turn to his dragon from but his power was gone. Ryuu felt his back hit tree after tree his body braking as he hit each tree. He finally felt his body hit a large tree deep in the woods. He felt his head shoot up as he saw that he was so far in that he no longer could see Kagome or the castle. As he slid down he saw the blood starting to cover the ground around him. "What was that?" Ryuu said before he blacked out.
Kagome felt her broken hand fall to her side and her sword slip from her grip as she was now being tossed back towards the castle. The sword flew cutting her right wing before hitting the ground. Kagome screamed out in pain as she pull her wings around her body she was no longer in control and she knew that the castle wall wasn't going to stop her. Kagome hit the outer wall so hard that she felt her left leg snap. Kagome flew deeper into the castle walls before she finally stopped. Kagome opened her wings as she screamed in pain before landing on the hard floor of the castle's main entrance on the other side. Kagome saw the blood around her as her body shook from the pain. "This can't be the end..." Kagome closed her eyes.
Sesshomaru and the others stood as Kagome and Ryuu met with they swords. 'Their powers are going to explode." Sango said as she started to push the councilmen back into the building. "Mom!' Rin screamed as the powers exploded and Kagome was sent flying. "Kagome!" The others screamed as Kagome's wing was cut open. Then her body hit the castle wall and the bricks went flying. Sesshomaru saw that the explosion was headed for them when he remembered talking to Kagome. "You need to be cocky more Sesshomaru." Kagome said as she sat on the floor. "I have never been cocky I am just that strong." Sesshomaru answered as he looked down at the female. "I just mean when you get cocky your barrier is just as strong as any I can create. The council is going to need you. Rin is going to need you. That is all I am saying." Kagome said before she got up and went to her room. Sesshomaru suddenly felt Rin shaking next to him. "How are we going to stop that?" Rin asked as Sesshomaru let his demonic aura lose and it changed into a large dog and pushed back the explosion as it came for the building. "That is how we are going to stop it Rin." Sesshomaru answered as he looked back. "We are done for today Kagome needs us we will meet later this week." Sesshomaru spoke and everyone left not a word spoken. Rin was already running towards the castle where Kagome had first hit. "Mom!" Rin screamed when she saw how far in Kagome was. "Inuyasha! Kagome isn't moving!" Rin screamed. Inuyasha was already jumping over Rin and ran into the castle. "Kagome!" Inuyasha screamed as he pulled the limp broken body into his lap. Sesshomaru was standing outside still as he looked towards the woods. Ryuu's blood was leading deep into the woods. Sesshomaru listened with his ear as Naraku appeared to take the broken Ryuu back to his castle.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha screamed as he pulled her closer to him. Her body was cold and her breathing slowed but she was still alive. "That is amazing anyone else would have been killed by this but Kagome still breaths." Miroku said as he was now standing over Inuyasha. Sango was in tears as she bent down next to Inuyasha. "We should get her to her room. Those wounds need to be looked at." Sango said as she helped get Inuyasha up.
Rin was still outside with Sesshomaru when the others started out the front door. "Sesshomaru how long do you think Kagome can keep this up?" Rin asked as tears started to fall down her cheek. "She's much stronger than anyone I've ever met Rin. Kagome will be here a long time." Sesshomaru answered as he took the young girl's hand and started to walk to see how bad Kagome was. Sesshomaru was thinking hard about the powers he saw. He knew that something was going on but he knew that it would take a while to understand what it meant.
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