{Disclaimer: Inuyasha doesn't belong to me. }

What to Do When There Are Two

By Striking Falcon

Sunday

"Oh great. Where am I now?" Kagome wondered aloud. She was bound to the middle of a large arena, with weapons of all kinds on the walls around her. She glanced down at her feet, trying to see what exactly held her to the pole, when she gasped. She was in her old school uniform. 'How did that happen?' she asked herself. She groaned, realizing it must have happened in her sleep. 'Well, how many people haven't seen me naked?' she thought sarcastically. Sesshoumaru appeared in the door in front of her, a small smile on his face.

"My brother is coming for you."

Kagome huffed her indifference. "What, am I supposed to be shocked?"

Sesshoumaru laughed. "He doesn't have the priest, or the demon exterminator, to help him. He won't stand a chance against me."

Kagome raised an eyebrow, then giggled mercilessly. "You don't know then, do you?"

Sesshoumaru tilted his head slightly. "Know what?"

Kagome shook her head as if he was the simplest person in the world. "He's not alone. And he's different. And I can't wait to see what they do to your face."

Sesshoumaru shook his head and left the room. He had to get ready for his brother's arrival.

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Inuyasha and the others walked into the small clearing around the house where Kagome's scent was coming from. Inuyasha surveyed the land while Alexander and the others rested.

"Wow, that was intense," Alexander said as he helped Shippou and Myouga down. He patted Shippou's head again and gasped.

"What the hell-What happened to my hands?" he yelped. Shippou and Myouga stood, afraid to move.

Alexander tilted his head in wonder, then walked away from them and to a nearby tree. With a clean swipe, he split the tree down the middle. It stood for a moment, then separated like a banana. Alexander whistled.

"Wow."

Shippou nodded in agreement. Inuyasha came back, and glanced at the tree. "Who did that?"

Alexander shrugged. He didn't want the demon to know what he was capable of, just in case…

"Got me."

Alexander glared a warning to Shippou, who was raising his head to speak. Inuyasha shook his head and looked at the house. "Let's go."

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Kagome waited patiently, watching Sesshoumaru file his nails in a corner. He looked up over his purple shades occasionally, sometimes to look at her, sometimes to yell at various servants that passes. Suddenly a loud bang shuddered the house's frame, causing some of the weapons to clang together. Servants started to scream, and they could hear Jakken swearing darkly. Sesshoumaru seemed unfazed as he dropped the file and stood in front of her, blocking her view of the door. He taped her mouth closed and waited. Kagome struggled against the pole urgently, as if something in her knew what was going on. The doors burst open and Inuyasha and Alexander rushed in the room. Shippou and Myouga were not far behind.

"Where is she, Sesshoumaru?" Inuyasha growled, Alexander close behind him.

Sesshoumaru smirked. "Here is your beloved human, brother." He tilted his head to get a better look at his companions. "Why, Inuyasha, you never told me you had a twin."

Inuyasha snorted and handed the Tetsagia's scabbard to Alexander. "It's a long story. One you won't get to hear."

Inuyasha growled and charged for Sesshoumaru, who stepped out of the way and kneed him in the stomach.

Alexander started forward, looking at the scabbard doubtfully.

"What in the hell am I supposed to do with thing?" he asked, watching Inuyasha swing the sword in

Sesshoumaru's direction.

Myouga hopped on his ear, eager to help in any way that he could. "This will protect you in your fight. Help Lord Inuyasha!"

Alexander nodded and charged, his claws connecting with Sesshoumaru's shoulder. Sesshoumaru laughed and knocked him backwards, past Kagome, and into a nearby wall. He groaned as the wind was knocked out of him, and slumped to the floor.

Kagome still struggled, but was trying to see if Alexander was alright. She sighed in relief as he stood, stiffly, shaking the dust from his frame. Alexander looked up and gasped. Inuyasha tried to strike Sesshoumaru and missed, Sesshoumaru ducking behind him. Sesshoumaru launched himself in the air and sent out his energy whip {AN: No, I don't know the exact name for it.} Inuyasha dodged it, but now it was headed straight for Kagome. Alexander rushed forward, trying to reach her.

"Inuyasha, Kagome's in danger. Help her!"

Inuyasha sneered and kicked Sesshoumaru in the back. "Forget that bitch. Can't you see I'm busy?"

Shippou squeaked and Kagome's eyes widened in shock. Tears started to form as his words rang in her ears. Alexander didn't have time to be shocked. He stepped in front of her and raised the scabbard, the whip flashing angrily against it.

Sesshoumaru glanced at him in amusement. "Inuyasha, you've found a very interesting human to assist you."

Inuyasha snorted. "Of course he's interesting. He's me."

Sesshoumaru stopped in mid punch in disbelief. "You?"

"Yeah, that's right, me," Inuyasha hissed as his fist connected to Sesshoumaru's cheek. Sesshoumaru fell

against the wall, taking Inuyasha's comment as an obvious attempt to distract him. A small smile crossed his face. He noticed something odd about the way Inuyasha was fighting.

"If you want to beat me, Inuyasha, you'll have to use the sword. Why aren't you using it?"

Inuyasha grinned wickedly. "Why waste my time?"

Alexander fished a knife out of his pocket and cut Kagome loose. She ripped off the tape on her mouth, trying not to cry. Alexander tucked one arm under her knees, the other around her shoulders, and made a wild dash toward Shippou. As they passed the warring brothers, Kagome noticed Alexander's hands. When he put her down next to Shippou, Kagome grabbed one to inspect it.

"When did this happen?" she squeaked.

Alexander shrugged. "I don't know. I've been changing since Monday. It started with my sense of smell getting stronger. Then my hearing got better. Next thing I know, I'm running past cars and lifting people like paper and climbing walls like a spider."

Kagome shuddered. "Or like a dog demon."

Alexander raised an eyebrow, glaring at her. "What are you trying to say?"

Kagome sighed, shaking slightly. "You're turning in to a demon."

Alexander scowled. "Holy shit, is that all? Gee, I thought it was going to be something bad."

Shippou giggled in spite of himself and Myouga gave a long-suffering sigh. Alexander smiled good-naturedly and kissed Kagome's cheek.

"Are you ok?"

She blushed and nodded shyly. Alexander leaned closer to her and sniffed.

"You know, I can smell you too."

Her blush deepened and he chuckled.

"I guess I should go help Inuyasha."

Inuyasha was having a hard time. Sesshoumaru kicked him into another wall, causing him to see stars. He stood up grudgingly, and was immediately knocked back down. Sesshoumaru clawed him in the chest, the grin on his face widening. Suddenly, a streak of black flashed in front of them, separating the two with a blow to Sesshoumaru's face. Alexander stood in front of the fallen Inuyasha, glaring at Sesshoumaru, threats that longed to be said flashing dangerously in his eyes.

"My turn to play," he growled.

Sesshoumaru stood up and brushed himself off. "Who are you, human?" he asked.

Alexander sneered.

"Maybe you have heard of me. My name's Inuyasha."

Sesshoumaru stood, stunned. Kagome told him that Inuyasha wasn't alone, and Inuyasha said that they were the same, but to have two of them? What was he supposed to do with two of them?

Sesshoumaru turned to the both of them and smiled.

"This is no longer fun. I will be going, Inuyasha," he said to Alexander, lowering his head in respect. Kagome blinked in surprise as Sesshoumaru strolled past her.

Inuyasha stood up and patted Alexander's shoulder. "Not bad for a hu-" Alexander shoved him to the ground and spit on him.

"What the FUCK were you thinking?" Alexander growled. He lifted Inuyasha by his haori and raised him above his head.

"Kagome could have been killed and all you could think about was my stupid brother!"

The words he hissed rang in his head as he lowered Inuyasha to the ground. 'I don't have a brother,' he reminded himself, aghast. His head started to spin, images swirling in his head. Memories he knew he wasn't supposed to have were slamming into him, forcing him to his knees. Alexander's eyes widened as he remembered something from so long ago, it had to be 500 years in the past.

"Myouga, find Kagome for me." Myouga leaned in closer. Even he was having a hard time hearing him.

"What, my lord?" Inuyasha shivered.

"Find Kagome and help her to wait for me. Help her to…."

"Help her to wait," Alexander finished, and his mind cleared. He remembered it all. Kikyou, the travels to this strange world of Kagome's, the feel of her legs around his waist as they sailed through the air and over trees. Shippou, Sango, Miroku, Myouga, himself, and…

'Kagome.'

Alexander rolled to his feet with newfound grace and glared at Inuyasha. He had reached Kagome and was standing behind her. Kagome looked at him in confusion and worry as she reached for him. Inuyasha stopped her, turning her around.

"Kagome, he's gone crazy. You can't go near him. He'll hurt you."

Kagome shook her head violently, trying to escape the grip on her lower arm. "Alexander would never hurt me."

Inuyasha sighed and said gently, "Kagome you are going to have to choose. Me or him."

Kagome jerked out of his grasp and growled angrily, remembering his comment during the fight. "Didn't you say 'Forget the bitch'? Well, forget her then."

She turned toward Alexander. Inuyasha gaze went dark and he raised his fist. In a flash, he hit her in the back of the head, knocking her out cold as she slumped to the floor.

"Bad choice."

Shippou started to scream and Myouga jumped to Inuyasha's ear. "My lord, why did you do that?"

Inuyasha squashed the flea and punted Shippou into a nearby wall. "Alexander," he whispered, his eyes glowing red.

"Alexander, you stole my girl. Again."

Alexander raised the scabbard to face him. "I didn't steal a thing. She's been mine for 500 years."

Inuyasha snickered. "So you know who you are. Too bad that won't help you."

Inuyasha grasped Tetsagia and charged. Alexander stepped to the side and kicked Inuyasha in the kidney. Inuyasha howled horridly, then elbowed Alexander in the chin. Alexander dropped to his knees and punched Inuyasha in the stomach, slamming him against the wall where he kicked Shippou.

"You will never beat me, half breed," Inuyasha growled and, placing his foot on Alexander's chest, pushed him into the dirt. Alexander skidded a few feet, then dug his feet into the ground, stopping himself. {AN: Think of that really cool move Jet Li did in his last fighting scene in Cradle to the Grave} Inuyasha vaulted into the air and attempted to crush Alexander's back with his knee. Alexander moved just in time, displaying reflexes that even shocked the demon he was fighting, and kicked Inuyasha in the face. Before Inuyasha could recover, Alexander pinned Inuyasha to the floor and slammed his hands beside his head, imbedding them up to the knuckle. Inuyasha struggled to free himself from Alexander's weight. Alexander lowered his face to his, his eyes flashing.

"I know who you are. And I know what you want. You can't have it, or her."

Inuyasha snarled and shoved Alexander, who landed on his feet a few inches away. Alexander swept Inuyasha's feet out from under him, sending the Tetsagia blade-first, and Inuyasha to the dirt. Inuyasha groaned. He stood up and raced for the sword. It started to glow and jerked itself from his reach and flew past him. Inuyasha stared in disbelief as the Tetsagia glided into Alexander's waiting hand. He grasped it and the sword transformed. Alexander laughed at the shaken look on Inuyasha's face.

"Why are you surprised, Naraku? Even the Tetsagia knows it's true master."

He charged for Inuyasha again, slicing through his stomach. Inuyasha looked at his wound in surprise. Alexander smiled as Inuyasha sank to his knees.

"And history will not repeat itself."

And with that said, he cut off Inuyasha's head.

Shippou shrieked as blood speckled his face. A brilliant light poured from Inuyasha and surrounded Alexander. He shook violently as the light separated into rays, streaming into his eyes and ears. Alexander screamed and dropped to the ground, the rays still streaming in. Shippou and Myouga stared in horror, knowing there was nothing they could do. As the light started to fade, Alexander rolled to his feet, holding his head gingerly. He shook his head and walked over to Inuyasha. He removed his clothes and folded them, strapping them to his back. He called to Shippou without turning to face him,

"Shippou, look at Inuyasha's face."

Shippou grimaced, but crawled closer to the severed head. When he reached it, Shippou gasped. Looking back at him with lifeless eyes stared an enemy from his past.

"Naraku."

Alexander walked toward him and lifted the head by the hair. "Naraku used my old body to try to get Kagome's trust. And the Shikon Jewel." He tossed the head across the room.

"He never expected me to remember."

Shippou looked up at Alexander, trying to see his face through the veil of dark hair.

"Remember what, Alexander?"

Alexander raised his head and Shippou gasped. Alexander's eyes were gleaming the purest shade of gold he'd ever seen.

"Remember my promise to Kagome."

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SF: Are we still confused? If so, let me know and I'll help you out. Anyway, the last chapter is tomorrow, so please be close by. Oh yeah, don't forget the special announcement that morning on my bio page.

Reviews:

Glory230: We're running the home stretch here, so be ready for tomorrow and the special announcement.

Animegirlll: I know! It's so sad! Tomorrow is the last chapter! I think I'm gonna cry! Oh yeah, Kagome is using a method used by Jackie Chan in the western movie before 'Shanghai Knights.' I can't remember for the life of me what the name of that movie is, but if I remember, I'll tell you just in case you don't know what I'm talking about.

Eartha: Now, now. No predicting the fic! It's not finished yet and I may pull a rabbit out of my hat. {::looks at Sunday::} Oh yeah. I just did. Keep reading!

Tinuviel: Sorry to prove you wrong, but hey! As long as Inu gets the girl, right? Oh, this fic ends Monday.

Ponchita: The twisting over…well, one more twist couldn't hurt.

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