Sesshomaru wanted to sleep but when he did it was dark and not restful. "If only I could just see her in a dream." Sesshomaru said as he started for his room.
Night came and as he closed his eyes falling into his dream his only thought was Kagome. Sesshomaru found that he was not in his normal dream he knew this place. It was dark but a faint light was coming from the door. "Your doing well," soft voice spoke. Sesshomaru had to turn fast to the voice.
"Kagome...Kagome I miss you so." Sesshomaru said as he ran and held Kagome tight. "I miss you too." Kagome spoke her voice giving away how weak she was for her body looked as it had the day she had saved him. "Your weak...Kagome did you almost die when you saved that miko?" Sesshomaru asked his face full of worry.
"My heart did stop. I saw my father and he told me it was not my time that I was going to do great things before I go." Kagome spoke a light in her eyes as she took hold of Sesshomaru. "I will get you back." Sesshomaru said as he held tight to his miko.
"Then you have to break this collar. Naraku does not carry the key so you who have studied this thing will have to break it open." Kagome spoke as if she was asking a very simple thing of him.
"I...you could get hurt." Sesshomaru said.
"I might. But you will save me that I know." As Kagome spoke she faded away.
Sesshomaru woke to the morning sun on his face. He had a new goal. He walked to the great hall still in his sleeping clothes. He took to the black board as he drew from his own memory the collar. Hours passed as the others finally arrived. "How long have you been up friend?" Miroku asked as he saw the black board covered in notes.
"Since the first light. Kagome came to me in a dream. If we want her back we will have to force the lock on that collar." Sesshomaru spoke as if it was just that simple.
"One that collar has one small hole as you have just drawn. Two couldn't we hurt her or worse even trying to break it?" Inuyasha asked.
"She could get hurt but we will break it open. Inuyasha and I are going to join powers to force that thing open." Sesshomaru spoke and the group could only go with it. Kagome sat in her room her body fighting to work but she could only smile. Her dreams finally found him. He looked good sad but good. Kagome could hold on, she would for him and the others.
Sesshomaru stood there as he watched his dragon strike mix with the back-lash wave and hit a small key hole. but missed by just a few inches. "Damn it!" Inuyasha yelled as he stomped his foot on the ground. "Calm down. This was a good shot." Sesshomaru said as he placed his sword back on his back.
The others watched it had been hours since the boys started to practice and they were getting good but as they watched it would take a long time before they could hit the target size Sesshomaru placed before them. "So he really thinks that if they hit that collar hard enough it will break?" Kikyo asked as she watched the black-lash wave jump and break apart from the dragon strike. "Sesshomaru woke the other day from his dream from Kagome and he said he knew how to free her. So we have this, two brothers trying to join powers to send into a small key size hole." Miroku answered as he looked on he couldn't help but feel this was their only chance.
Two Weeks later:
Mia waited she knew that her lord was needed in the main hall and he was going to come down this hall to get there. Mia was wearing her hair flowing with a tight fitting red dress. Her tail fluffy as she looked what she felt her best. Finally what seemed like forever Sesshomaru appeared he was rushing and pulling his war gear on as he moved. "My lord why the rush." Mia said her eyes lighting up.
"Mia I have no time we are heading out on a mission." Sesshomaru said as he walked faster he looked at her but only to make sure not to step on her. Mia wanted to scream but just picked up her step and kept walking with her lord. "Where are you going? Your going to try and find her aren't you? Sesshomaru you wont find her you have been trying for two weeks with no luck let her go!" Mia spoke she knew in her heart she had to tell him the truth.
"Mia we will find her and I will never give up." Sesshomaru spoke as he looked forward.
Sesshomaru walked into the great hall his pack waiting for him. Each holding their weapons while a look of determination sat on their faces. "This time we will find that castle." Miroku spoke as he held tight to his staff. "He let some of his foot solders out in the farm lands we are going to follow them home this time." Sesshomaru said as they started for the doors The castle grounds were silent as the group left eyes watching sad, hopeful eyes watching them leave. "I know this is wrong but please don't let him bring her back." Mia spoke under her breath.
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Naraku watched on his screen the group following his soldiers back home. "Cute. They are going to try to fight me finally." Naraku spoke as he stood. He walked down the many halls to a small door inside was a soft bed that held a girl who when he was not testing the collar on her was hooked up to liquids to help keep her alive. Kagome was pulled from her bed by Ichiro who was all smiles. Kagome had over heard the idiot talking to his master her family was coming for her. Her heart though weak pounded hard this was a chance to be free. Kagome walked till she stood with Naraku and Ichior on the castle wall. "You are a cocky one Naraku." Kagome said.
"You cannot get far with that collar on, plus we both know that the key is hidden deep inside the castle." Naraku said with a nasty grin.
Kagome smiled she was going to make this nasty monster regret that he did not take her family more seriously. Then from the forest a white blur appeared followed by her pack. Her face though pale lit up at there appearance.
Sesshomaru appeared right outside the forest edge while the others stood behind him. Sango looked down at the newest member a demon cat given to her by the great lord. Kirara sat at her feet ready to transform. Miroku on the other side. He smiled the cat was sweet and loved Sango from the moment she was handed to her. Inuyasha jumped into a tree to let Kikyo down for she was to use her arrows only. Once back down on the ground Inuyasha joined his brother to face the now laughing Naraku. "You think you all can fight me without her?" Naraku yelled as Kagome stood next to Ichior. "We came to free her. She gives us the power to fight any foe. You will lose today Naraku!" Sesshomaru answered his voice strong.
Ichior laughed and was about to take off he was going to stop his old friend when he found his leg caught. "You will not get in the way!" Kagome yelled finding a new strength. Ichiro hit the ground hard with that.
Kagome felt the collar but paid it no mind as she started to keep Ichior at bay. The two fought along the castle wall Kagome pulling the electricity from inside her body to the outside. Ichior once more had to be careful for when she landed a punch it also shocked him.
Sesshomaru turned to Miroku. "Her body?" He asked "Her body is barely able to function. To tell you the truth I'm in awe that she is able to move the way she is." Miroku answered.
"We free her then Inuyasha'." Sesshomaru looked to his brother.
"We don't know if we will hit that collar or not." Inuyasha answered back.
"We wont have another chance." Sesshomaru spoke his heart pounding. Inuyasha nodded.
"Tell me when." Inuyasha spoke.
Kagome was keeping her back to her loved ones so that Ichior could not get any closer to them. Naraku finally released a small army when Kagome felt her love he was going to free her. Kagome looked at Ichior and Naraku. "I told you, you would be sorry for being so cocky." Kagome spoke and even though her body was on fire form the collar she was going to push it once more. Kagome pulled on her soul and like that Ichior and Naraku froze.
Sesshomaru saw his moment before the army reached them. He turned to his brother then spoke."NOW!" With those words Inuyasha released the back lash wave followed by the dragon strike. They watched as the powers joined but now to hit the collar. Then it happened Kagome seemed to know and Ichior and Naraku froze Kagome stood tall as the powers reached and hit the collar. Then Sesshomaru felt fear Kagome's heart the collar was sending wave after wave.
"Sango send your weapon as Kagome is in the air." Sesshomaru ordered. "I could break her bones." Sango answered.
"You will start her heart. That is what matters most." Sesshomaru spoke and then it was clear Kagome as she was hit the collar sent its last wave and her heart stopped.
Kagome was sent flying into the air she knew the collar was broken but the last shock was sent and it crossed her heart. She prayed as she felt nothing. Naraku and Ichiro free from Kagome saw her body heading towards the woods. Then a flying bone came from nowhere. It hit Kagome hard sending her deeper into the woods.
Kagome was awoken when her body took a hit from Sango's weapon. Her heart made to jump and start to pump once more. Kagome also felt her shoulder snap. She with her good hand took hold of the collar. She then landed against a tree deep in the woods. Kagome let out a scream of pain. She then could only hold on with her body hoping that Sesshomaru would get to her first.
Sesshomaru and Inuyasha saw Kagome fly into the woods as the army got closer. "Kikyo my dear." Inuyasha spoke in a sweet tone.
Kikyo took her arrow and with a smile sent it flying. A bright pink light came flying into the group of demons and turning those in it's path to dust. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha took off towards Kagome, just as Naraku and Ichiro.
Naraku was fast as he took into the deep woods. Ichior waited he was to keep Sesshomaru busy while his master found Kagome. Sesshomaru saw him and jumped. Ichior was about to jumped to stop him when he was hit in the face hard. "Come on. I thought a demon such as you would be able to keep a half demon like me from touching you." Ichior turned to Inuyasha as Sesshomaru disappeared into the woods. "Fine give your brother a few minutes ahead I will destroy you then go stop him." Ichiro spoke as Inuyasha laughed.
"Come now you think I'm afraid of you." Inuyasha laughed as Ichior came at him. They fought hard as one would hit the other but neither falling. Ichior was becoming angry this should have been over with but still this half breed stood smiling. Inuyasha smiled as he once more came at Ichior his brother needed the time and he was going to give it to him.
Kagome sat on the tree that she was trapped on when she could hear the fighting starting. She smiled Inuyasha was going to give Ichior a good fight. She then listened she could hear the bodies moving towards her. Kagome held her breath as Naraku appeared at the end of the branch. "You all tried but this time you failed." Naraku spoke as he got closer Kagome could do nothing with one arm not able to move due to her shoulder while her body was trying with everything it had just to breathe. Kagome did not move did not try to get away.
"You are still too cocky." Kagome spoke as Naraku had reached her and was face to face with her. "I am not cocky I am a god." Naraku spoke.
"Not a god. Just a fool." Kagome spoke a smile now on her face. It was in a blink but Naraku was kicked into Kagome who with her good hand snapped the collar on his neck. Naraku froze as the collar became active once more and when he turned ready to attack it shocked him. Naraku froze the pain was nothing he had ever felt. Before he could think Sesshomaru kicked him off the branch to the ground. Kagome felt his strong hand pull her into him. He lifted her up into his arms where his fluff held her tight as he took off. Kagome felt the wind as Sesshomaru ran through the trees as the screams of pain came from behind them.
Inuyasha was bleeding from a gash on his face but still he laughed as Ichiro who was holding his left shoulder stood. "This wont do you any good you filth. My master wont lose that witch he loves most." Ichiro smiled wide. "You are full of it. Sesshomaru will tear him to bits. Plus you really think Kagome let that collar just fall off her?" Inuyasha spoke as he saw coming a white blur. Ichiro froze at the screams coming from inside the woods. His master was in pain. Ichior turned just as Sesshomaru appeared with Kagome in his arms. "You will never make it home with her old friend!" Ichiro screamed as he ran to his master. Inuyasha smiled as he followed his brother. They appeared and started to run straight. Kikyo saw them coming and smiled as she pulled her bow back. Once more a clearing was opened and the two ran down them. "You brought her back." Miroku said with a sad smile. "We must get going she is weak and he wont let this go even with a collar on." Sesshomaru said just as Ichiro holding his master appeared.
"Go my men and kill them all but bring back our soon to be queen." Ichior ordered and more demons came running out of the castle. "Okay time to go." Sango said as Kirara grew allowing Miroku and Sango to get on. Inuyasha jumped into the tree taking Kikyo on his back and taking off staying low to the ground.. Kirara was fast as she took to the sky. Sesshomaru held Kagome tight as he took to the trees. They ran as a group coving each area the best they could. Kagome who was forcing her body to stay awake could feel her home not far but the army behind her was closing in.
"Your father...do you think he is waiting for you?" Kagome asked her voice barely above a whisper.
"He will be at the castle wall. He promised." Sesshomaru answered not sure why she would want to know.
"Good." Kagome spoke then a blue light appeared and shot up into the sky. Kagome then passed out.
The great lord stood at the wall and watched the forest his son would need help if he was to victorious. He felt his wife by his side.
"My love that light..." The great miko spoke and the lord was off. He knew that light it was Kagome and they needed help. His feet touched the ground and he was off. He found his wife by his side as he could see his sons coming into view. "There. The army is huge with Kagome so weak they will take no chances in fighting any of them back." The great miko said as she started for Kagome. "Then let me have some fun." The great lord said as he pulled out his sword. Inuyasha saw his father and knew they were close and then jumped up to meet Sesshomaru. "We must not let her be seen like this." Kikyo spoke as she jumped to the older brothers back her aura now shadowing the weak Kagome's. "I agree." The great Miko spoke as she appeared. She pulled off her long over coat and covered the girl as to keep her hidden. "Take her to the war room I have it set up. Once you place her on the bed you all must leave her." The words that come out of the Great Miko were a shock but for the moment they felt she knew what she was doing.
Mia watched as Kirara arrived with the two humans. They seemed flushed but she could not red them. She was filled with a dread inside her. She had to know did that girl come home. She waited as Inuyasha arrived He ran along with the humans towards the war room. That would do her no good she couldn't go in there. Then she saw it Her Sesshomaru with Kikyo on his back. The auras she could feel were only of the two she saw but Sesshomaru was carrying someone. She wanted to see but he or she was covered and before she could do or say a word they were gone into the war room.
Kagome was placed on a large hard bed the room was dark. In a corner a large bath was placed not yet filled with water. "Now what?" Inuyasha asked.
"The great Miko asked us to leave her." Kikyo said as she stood.
The group for a moment were not able to leave this was Kagome she was hurt and needed help to be healed. Then the doors opened the Great Miko was back and she took hold of the group and pulled them towards the exit.
"Mother why can we not stay?" Inuyasha asked as he tried to pull free.
"To heal she will release her soul and she may kill any who walk in here. She is asleep deeply and such her soul will fly around her healing what it can take from the air the power it can. Now if a living soul were to be in here while that happens her soul will pull on that very life force. She will not know it is you and she will not be able to control it." The lady spoke as she shut the door then using her own aura locked the door. "I know how this must hurt but when she is well she will break down the doors and come to you." The Miko was right as she walked towards the gate her love was coming he was tired from his fight but full of life once more.
Naraku held his body as the collar finally fell to the ground. He cursed himself for being so carefree. This was a loss that he never saw coming. He never thought that without Kagome that pack of hers was any threat to him. He waited but he could feel it the great lord of the west had appeared somehow and his army was no more. He looked at the collar that was now in pieces. The key would not work for the blast melted the hole so he had to use his own power to break it. He had to admit it almost killed him to do it but it was done. "I'm going to show that girl next time." Naraku said as he let his body fall into his bed he was weak. He could hear cries coming from the dark his next meal would soon be here.