Talia's POV
Inuyasha and the others hung around a week at Rikku's. The main reason for their long stay was so they could rest and for Yuna to interact with them. Like with Sesshomaru, Inu became protective of his niece. My daughter always had a smile on her face when Inuyasha held her. Sango and Kagome were a big help during the night when I was too tired to get up to care for Yuna. However after a week the gang had to leave. The infamous Band of Seven was up to no good again which was the main reason they left. Yuna threw a crying fit when Inu left which broke my heart.
Before he left Inuyasha walked around the castle grounds with Yuna in his arms and soothed her cries. Saying goodbye to the others sucked but I understood that they needed to go. Three weeks passed and now Yuna was a month old.
Rikku had suggested I stay with her until Yuna turned six months old. I accepted the offer and Sesshomaru agreed it was a good idea. Yuna would be safe under my aunts protection. She was already head over heels in love with my daughter.
I was in the middle of nursing Yuna when I heard Izumi talking with Aunt Rikku. Koga's mother sounded upset and Yuna chose that moment to finish eating. I closed my kimono and placed her onto my shoulder and burped her before heading to find out what Izumi was so upset about.
The demon midwife and my aunt stopped talking when I arrived in the garden.
"What's going on?" I demanded.
"Koga has been attacked" Izumi answered. "Two members of the Band of Seven ambushed him"
A dangerous snarl escaped my throat at this news. Even though Koga no longer held feelings for me, he was still a friend. Making up my mind I looked to Aunt Rikku. She nodded and she took Yuna from my grasp. I then turned heading back in the direction of my room.
Blade and Ballerion were both waking up when I entered.
"Something has upset you" Ballerion said as I began to change back into my black under clothing.
"Koga's been attacked and I'm not going to stand by and let him get slaughtered" I replied.
Ballerion turned to Blade while I finished prepping to leave. I pulled my hair into a braid after I put on my red kimono and black fingerless gloves. I strapped So'unga onto my back while Valerian was placed on my hip. After pulling on my boots were Blade and Ballerion ready. Both of them rode on my shoulders as I came upon Rikku and Izumi.
Yuna was fast asleep and I pressed a kiss against her forehead. Ballerion got off my shoulder and transformed into his larger state. Sunfyre also was in her larger form and she gave her son an affectionate head rub and he replied with a face lick.
"Be safe" Rikku told me.
"You know I will" I reassured her by giving her a pat on the shoulder. I then turned to Izumi.
"Tell my son he's stubborn like his father" she told me.
I smirked and promised I would before I went over to Ballerion and got onto his back. The black dragon spread his wings and he took flight. Blade gave a meow and I plucked him off my shoulder. An hour later Mount Hakurei appeared below us. As we drew near it's summit I could feel a barrier. Suddenly the sounds of explosions got my attention. Ballerion flew in the direction of the explosions and I was ready to fight.
Below us was Koga and thankfully he wasn't too badly hurt. Blade meowed and leapt off my lap as his body was engulfed by fire. He rushed downwards and landed next to Ginta and Hakkaku who were hiding behind rocks with the wolves. Ahead of Koga were two of the Band of Seven, Renkotsu and Ginkotsu. Ginkotsu unleashed another round of explosives which were heading towards Koga. Ballerion roared and he landed beside Koga making the earth shake. I quickly got off the dragon's back and grabbed Koga. Ballerion wrapped his body around us and the explosives bounced off his scales.
"Talia what are you doing here?" Koga asked shocked to see me.
"No time to talk" I replied as Ballerion hissed and uncoiled himself from us.
"Who the hell are you?!" Renkotsu demanded.
"A friend of the wolf demon you dared attacked whose also about to kick your ass!" I shouted.
I then noticed Koga wince in pain.
"Stay there you guys!" I shouted to Genta and Hakkaku. "Blade will keep you safe!"
Koga suddenly ran forward and I shouted for him to come back. Renkotsu and Ginkotsu suddenly retreated much to Koga's annoyance.
I rushed over to him.
"Forget their jewel shards and let's go, your mother is worried"
Koga's head turned to me like lightning when I mentioned that. His face blushed.
"So Ma sent ya?"
"No you dolt I came to help"
"I'm glad you came Talia" Koga replied.
Suddenly more explosives fired by Ginkotsu were being shot at us. I grabbed Koga's hand and we both ran back towards Ballerion. The explosives created dust and smoke to temporarily blind our surroundings. I had to rely on my scent as I hurried back towards Ballerion. Suddenly Koga pushed me forward as hard as he could. Not knowing what was going on I got underneath the safety of Ballerion's scales.
Like before the dragon used his body to protect me just as I heard Koga yell out. When he felt it was safe enough Ballerion moved away. Up ahead the wolf demon stood behind Renkotsu and Ginkotsu.
"Your not going behind the barrier now!" Koga sneered at them holding his arms out.
"It's a little early to be congratulating yourself" Renkotsu told Koga cooly.
"What do you mean?" Koga demanded.
"We don't need to escape you little man" Renkotsu replied. "You're the one who can't get away, and besides how much longer can you last? Your legs are injured"
Koga's eyes widened realizing Renkotsu was right. A growl escaped my lips and I had enough of standing around. It was then the familiar feeling of the killing frenzy came upon me. Only now it wasn't overwhelming. Ginkotsu turned around ready to attack while Renkotsu sipped something from a gourd and unleashed flames upon Koga.
Koga leapt into the air and the flames came upon him. However the wolf demon was strong and he came out of the flames and swung his fist forward hitting at Renkotsu's neck catching him off guard. Renkotsu fell off his metal friend and Koga jumped off Ginkotsu.
Tin Can turned looked to Koga with hate.
"Renkotsu"
"That thing can talk?!" Ginta and Hakkaku exclaimed.
"You guys get the f*k out here now!" I shouted.
"Yes Ma'am!" they responded before they ran for it with the wolves and Blade behind them.
"How dare you, damn you to hell" Ginkotsu hissed.
Metal Head then pointed his cannon directly at Koga and fired. Koga leapt out of the way but Ginkotsu opened more panels from his body and various of lethal looking cannons emerged. Koga was in trouble if I didn't do something. Ginkotsu then fired all of his launchers at once and Koga got hit. This time a scream escaped his mouth and he went flying backwards in the air in slow motion.
He then hit the ground and I ran over to him.
"Damn" Koga said and I fought back the tears that were threatening to fall.
"Why do you have to be so stubborn?!" I fussed at him.
"Can't help it I get it from my Dad" Koga answered with a smirk.
A small smile came to my lips when he said that.
"Your Mom wanted me to tell you that" I told him as Ballerion came over. I stood up the wind blew making my hair flow with it. It turned silver as did I feel my fangs and claws emerge. My ears became pointed and I felt my eyes turn red.
It would seem I finally was able to get control of my demon side from going into a frenzy. So'unga shook in its scabbard and I took it out.
"Your next half breed" Ginkotsu said pointing his cannons at me.
"Your wrong Tin Can" I sneered.
Renkotsu weakly stood up.
"This is for hurting my friend you bastards!" I yelled as I held So'unga up and began to spin it around. The wind around me began to blow hard as So'unga burst into a pink flame. The wind then gathered around So'unga and I was ready.
"Dragon Twister!" I cried and unleashed So'unga's fury. The attack directly hit Ginkotsu and Renkotsu and they screamed as their bodies were ripped to shreds. If I didn't have control of So'unga that attack would leave a path of destruction but thankfully it didn't. It's only task was to kill Renkotsu and Ginkotsu.
I didn't move until it was clear. As Ballerion used his tail to place an injured Koga onto his back I retrieved the jewel shards from Ginkotsu and Renkotsu's remains. Once in my possession I went over to Ballerion and climbed onto his back. He then opened his wings and took flight so we could find a safe place where Koga could recover.
