He was slightly surprised when he saw Inuyasha evade both Kanna and Kagura to attack Naraku. The hanyou had certainly gotten stronger the past year.
I hope you're strong enough to defeat Naraku. I'm betting Naraku has a few tricks up his sleeve that we don't know about. I would be cautious if I were you, Inuyasha. Then again, you're not exactly the most cautious person I've ever seen. You always fight on instinct.
Sango startled him out of his thoughts as she swung Hiraikotsu at Naraku. Sango, watch out for Kanna. He was left in awe as he saw Sango leap gracefully into the air and deliver a well-aimed kick at Hiraikotsu, sending the giant boomerang to soar faster than ever towards Naraku.
He was about to congratulate Sango on a well-delivered attack when Kagura used her fan to blow Hiraikotsu onto the roof. I should have remembered about Kagura. He turned in time to see Kagura send blades of wind at Sango.
"Sango, watch out!" he shouted, dashing to her. He saw Sango see the attack too late, and knew that she wouldn't be able to escape Kagura's attacks.
I guess I have no choice but to use my air void. I hope there aren't any Saimyoushou around.
"Kaza Ana!" he yelled, sucking the wind blades into his air rip. He felt the blades of wind cut into his palm. Shit! The air void is ripped. If I use it anymore before getting it fixed, I might as well prepare for my own funeral tonight. He immediately closed the hold in his hand, feeling the blood trickle out from his palm. Then he heard the buzzing of the Saimyoushou.
He turned towards the sound, and saw a familiar baboon pelt diving away from the other's sight. So, Naraku you bastard, were you trying to kill us while our backs were turned? He was about to move towards the puppet Naraku, but was stopped when Naraku jumped onto the roof.
"Perhaps I should make the stage more interesting?" Are you trying to distract us even more? What do you have planned Naraku? How many puppets are you going to use?
"Shut up and prepare to fuckin' die!" Kouga yelled. Miroku saw him jump over Kagura's head and dash towards Naraku. He saw Naraku smile slightly as he moved away, allowing Kohaku to attack the wolf.
So, master puppeteer, you use Kohaku against Sango. How predictable. But I have a feeling that your predictable actions are covering something, and I'm going to find out what exactly you have planning.
He jumped onto the roof where the puppet Naraku had disappeared as he saw Sango pleading with Kohaku. Naraku, I'll make you pay for hurting Sango like this.
The roof was empty, except for some Saimyoushou that kept buzzing around him and annoying him. He heard the sound of metal cutting flesh, and immediately turned towards Sango. Her brother's blade was in her back, and he grew angry as he saw Kohaku heartlessly draw a dagger from his sheath. What kind of brother are you, anyway?
You're not being fair, the calm part of him stated. Right, Kohaku was being brainwashed by Naraku to do evil things. Still, couldn't the boy even resist somehow?
Don't be unreasonable! He shoved his emotions within him again, and was about to turn around and find the other Naraku when he saw Sango yank the blade out of her back to swing it at Kohaku. He flinched as he saw ribbons of blood flow from Sango's back as she pulled Kohaku into her embrace. I don't think I can be as strong as you Sango…
Oh well, the important thing now is to find out what that Naraku is up to. He searched around the roof and soon found what he was looking for.
"Kukuku, so I have been discovered," the puppet laughed. "Took you long enough, Houshi-sama."
So this puppet was sent to occupy me. That makes perfect sense. Inuyasha fights Naraku, Kouga fights Kagura, and Sango fights Kohaku… Is he sending Kanna to fight Kagome? Is he going to try and take Kagome's soul again?
"Let's finish this quickly because I have other matters to attend to," Miroku said calmly, readying his staff. The buzzing of the Saimyoushou reminded him that he wasn't going to be able to use his air void. I have a feeling that I still haven't gotten to the bottom of what Naraku is trying to do.
Kagome stood close to Kirara, trying to find a perfect time to fire her arrow at Naraku. But he kept moving so fast and Inuyasha kept on weaving in and out of the numerous tentacles so that she still didn't have a clear shot of Naraku. She saw Kanna standing near Naraku, ready to protect him when she needed to. I don't have to shoot her because she's just following Naraku's orders. The main person I'm going to have to shoot is Naraku, so I'll just do my best to concentrate on that.
She had been worried when Kohaku had started to attack Sango again, but she knew that Sango could take care of herself, so placed her full concentration on Naraku. How weird… Naraku doesn't have the Shikon shard on him. Where did he put it? She didn't sense the aura of the Shikon shard from Naraku, but she knew that it was somewhere in the castle. I'll have to tell Inuyasha about this later.
She frowned as she felt the aura of a large piece of the Shikon no Tama shift. What does this mean?
She didn't have time to think as she saw a tentacle strike out from Naraku and pluck out the Shikon shard in Kohaku. She saw Kohaku crumble to dust and Sango scream as she threw Kohaku's weapon at Naraku. Kanna appeared immediately, and Kagome flinched inwardly as she saw the mirror shatter from the force of Sango's throw. Hiraikotsu was soon soaring through the air to Naraku, only to be bounced back by Naraku's shield.
No one's moving because of this turn of events. Now's my chance to bring Naraku down. Her hands were shaking as she fired the arrow, hoping that her aim was true and would end her friends' pain. The arrow did not strike into Naraku's heart as she intended, but instead hit the hand that held the Shikon shard, melting it. She saw Shippou dash off to retrieve the shard before Naraku got it again.
She saw Kanna appear behind Shippou and take Kohaku's weapon. Shippou-chan, watch out behind you! She couldn't pay any more attention on Shippou for at that moment, she saw Naraku shoot an orb of energy at her.
She was frozen to her spot as the orb came closer and closer and she was vaguely aware of Kirara scooping her up and trying to escape the blast. Her last conscious thought was that she felt a huge chunk of the Shikon no Tama get closer to her.
Shippou felt utterly useless as he watched the others fight. Kouga was fighting Kagura, and Inuyasha was trying his best to injure Naraku, while Sango was fighting Kohaku. Kirara made sure that the Saimyoushou didn't bother him or Kagome while Kagome was trying to find a good time to release her arrow. Where'd Miroku go? He wouldn't run away at a time like this, would he?
Well if he did, he would still be doing more than me.
Shippou was startled when Kagome suddenly fired her arrow. He saw the arrow melt Naraku's hand, and immediately ran after the Shikon shard. At least I'm doing something now.
He retrieved the shard and was about to head back towards Kagome when he heard the sound of Miroku's staff striking against a metal. He looked up and saw that Miroku had protected him from Kanna. Why am I so useless? I can't even get a simple shard without getting hurt!
His thoughts were interrupted when he saw Kagome get blasted by Naraku. Oh no, Kagome! He ran as fast as he could, which was faster than usual. Wha-? Oh yeah, the Shikon shard. He saw that he had clutched the shard so tightly that it had become slightly embedded in his palm. I hope Kagome doesn't mind if I borrow it a bit. I hope you're okay, Kagome.
He followed Inuyasha as he carried Kagome away from the battle. He stood up next to him, anxiety and fear clouding his mind, making him feel shaky and empty.
"I-Inuyasha, is Kagome…?" He hated himself for speaking in such a shaky voice.
"She's alive," Inuyasha snapped. Oh no… If only I could have done something. It's all my fault. If only…if only I was stronger, this wouldn't have happened. I'm sorry, Kagome.
"Listen, Shippou," Inuyasha said in a strangely calm voice. He-he's using the same voice as the time when he told us to run away with Kagome. No! I won't do it! I won't run away, Inuyasha! I'll never leave you even if you beat me into a pulp!
"I'm counting on you to protect her." What? What, Inuyasha? What are you saying?
"If—" No! I don't want to hear it! Shippou felt his heart almost jump out of his chest with all the worry and fear that he felt. "If for some reason, I am unable to take her back to her world, I want you to do it for me." What are you talking about, Inuyasha? What do you mean? I won't do it! You're going to take Kagome back! You're going to defeat Naraku and we'll all be happy again. You're the one who's going to protect Kagome!!!
"What do you mean, Inuyasha?" He felt the words tumble out of his mouth. "What do you mean 'unable to take her back to her world?' Inuyasha!"
"Just do as I say, brat." Shippou felt anger start to course through his veins.
"I'm not a brat!" he shouted. Stupid Inuyasha, why are you insulting me at a time like this? Why?
"Then do as I say!" Why should I do anything? You're going to be there when this is all over, Inuyasha. You have to! You can't leave me, too! Don't leave me, Inuyasha!
"Shippou." Inuyasha's calm voice broke through the storm in Shippou's mind. "If worst comes to worst, seal the well." What? No!
"Inuyasha, what do you—" but Inuyasha had already run off towards Naraku, Tetsusaiga out and ready to use. Don't leave me like my mom and dad did, Inuyasha! Don't leave Kagome by herself!