Why did I decide to write another chapter? Because writing always makes me feel better, and I really need that right now. Life has gotten really complicated really fast, but I'm not gonna talk about that. No one really cares, right^.^ So I should take my own advice and look on the bright side of things, ne? I think I will. Yup^.^ Back to happy mode!
Disclaimer: Uh… still broke here. I gotta work it off…yup. So therefore, nothing has changed since the last chapter. I don't even own this computer…and we're getting a new one soon…BOOYA!
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*Fate has a way to twist the truth and distort lies. What you know isn't always true and what you think is wrong isn't always false. Fate can make your worst enemies your best friends. Cruel fate. That's what it is. Bringing you into things that don't matter to you, or taking away what you care about. Fate can lead you to many good things, but as you're enjoying yourself, someone else is suffering because of fate. It's a never-ending cycle. So don't think that all peace will last, because it will be your turn eventually. Watch yourself.*
Siria continued to follow Naraku, wishing she had something better to do. They had been walking for quite some time now, and Siria had gotten bored. Silence like this bothered her, but there wasn't much to say to the man. She didn't even know what he looked like and she hadn't heard of him before either. However, something told her that he was dangerous. An odd feeling soon surrounded her and she turned around. Behind her was a barrier. She had walked through a barrier. She ran towards it, trying to break through, but was flung back.
"Just what are you trying to do?" asked Naraku with an odd humor in his voice. Siria stood up and turned around, glaring daggers at the hanyou.
"Where are you taking me?" she demanded.
"I thought you wanted to become stronger."
"I do, but where are you taking me? Tell me, or I'll kill you right here, right now." She moved her hand to the hilt of her sword.
"We just passed through my barrier. I'm leading you to my castle."
"Castle?"
"Hai. Now come. We're wasting time." He turned around and continued walking. Siria kept her glare and followed him. 'Just what is he? And what is this strange feeling. There's a powerful evil emanating from this place, and…from him. Just who is this Naraku? If he tries anything funny, I'll make him pay. No one crosses me and gets away with it.'
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It was morning now and everyone was awake, minus a certain houshi. He was still sound asleep against the tree.
"Kuso! Can't I just wake him up?!" shouted Inuyasha.
"Leave him alone, Inuyasha. He needs to rest," said Kagome.
"I don't care. We need to get going so we can search for Naraku! Not to mention finding another kakkera!"
"It can wait! Miroku-sama has been through a lot and he needs to rest!"
"He's had enough rest!"
"Let him sleep!"
"It's not my fault he went off and got attacked! That stupid, good for nothing-"
"OSUWARI!" shouted Kagome, sending Inuyasha face first into the ground. "Honestly, how can you be so mean to him? Miroku-sama needs his rest, so you WILL leave him alone."
"Feh," replied Inuyasha as he pulled himself from the ground.
"With all the noise you're making, I'm surprised he's still asleep," said Shippo, looking over at the houshi. Oddly enough, he was still asleep.
"I wonder when he'll wake up," said Sango, sitting on the soft grass and gazing at Miroku. 'He looks so innocent when he's asleep, almost like a child. He's been through so much in just a few days.' Miroku then shifted slightly, but it was enough to cause him to shift positions. He leaned too far over and fell from his sitting position, landing on his side. His face twisted in slight pain and then he opened his eyes. He looked around and noticed that they were all staring at him. He just smiled.
"Ohayo, minna," he said happily.
"Better rethink that," stated Inuyasha. "You slept so long, it's already afternoon."
"Really?" asked Miroku in shock. "I slept that long?"
"Yeah, now let's get going. We've wasted enough time." Inuyasha turned around and began to walk off. Miroku slowly got to his feet, but quickly stumbled and fell back to the ground.
"Houshi-sama," said Sango in slight worry.
"Daijoubu," he answered, trying it again. He was able to stand by leaning on his staff. "I guess I'm still just a little tired."
"We're leaving!" shouted Inuyasha, already halfway down the forest path. Kagome sighed and followed after him, with Shippo close behind her. Miroku began to follow and Sango walked up next to him. He was using his staff to help him walk.
"You could have had more rest, you know," she said.
"I'm aware of that, but Inuyasha seems to be in a bad mood. I just don't want to get on his bad side. And don't worry about me, Sango. I'm just fine. I've been through worse."
"Whatever you say, Houshi-sama."
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"We're here," said Naraku. They stopped in front of a large castle, surrounded by purple clouds and jaki. Siria shuttered. 'I hate this place and this feeling. What powerful jaki.' "Follow me." They walked further into the area and Siria looked up to find a huge castle.
"This is your castle?"
"Hai. Come." They walked through the doors and into the gigantic castle. It was very dark and cold, something Siria didn't like. True, she was used to darkness because Yume preferred it, but she hated the feeling of this jaki. Cycil had very calm jaki, but this was terrible, and Yume had none at all. This was so different from what she was used to.
"So…how are you going to make me stronger?" she asked, but she didn't receive an answer. Instead, she continued to follow him. He led her into a room where two girls were sitting. The taller one had black hair and red eyes. In her hand was a fan. The other one appeared as a child with pale skin and white hair, holding a mirror in her hands. Her eyes were cold and expressionless. 'And I thought Yume's eyes were empty…but this girl's eyes are empty and slightly cold…Yume's have a certain warmth to them. Just who are they?'
"Kagura," said Naraku. The black haired girl, Kagura, looked up at him. There seemed to be a deep hatred in her eyes that Naraku was unaware of. 'Or maybe he knows it's there, but doesn't care?' thought Siria. "Bring me a kakkera," he commanded. Kagura got up and walked out of the room. "Kanna." The white haired girl simply glanced up at him, her expression the same as before. "Leave us." The girl stood up and left the room, not looking at them once. Her eyes never blinked. It was as if she was dead to the world. Naraku walked to the corner of the room and sat down, motioning for Siria to follow. She did so, not once taking her eyes off the man. She didn't trust him.
"How are you going to make me stronger?" she demanded, restating her previous question.
"You have heard of the Shikon no Tama, correct?" he said. Siria's eyes widened slightly.
"The Shikon no Tama?"
"Yes. A single kakkera can increase someone's power dramatically. Are you interested?" Siria had to think it over. She had heard many stories about the Shikon no Tama and it's horrible powers. Could a ningen use the tama's power?
"I thought only youkai could use the tama."
"Iya. You are wrong. A ningen can use it as well. One shard should be enough for someone like you. You are already stronger than most ningen."
"Fine. I'll do it. Give me the kakkera."
"Under one condition. You have to do something for me."
"Oh? And that would be?"
"You have to destroy Inuyasha. Kill them all if it pleases you, but at least him, and the houshi."
"What do you have against Miroku?" she asked, slightly curious. It's not like she was against the idea. She wasn't fond of him either.
"I'm the one who gave him that kazaana. He's becoming a nuisance as well, and as long as he and Inuyasha are working together, it proves to be a threat."
"And you're telling me this because…?"
"Because I know you won't fail me." At that moment, Kagura walked back in, a fragment of the tama in her hand. Naraku smiled. "Are you ready?" Siria simply nodded. 'I want to be stronger…no matter what…and nothing is going to stop me.'
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Night had fallen and the Inuyasha group hadn't reached a village. They decided to camp out again, realizing they had no other choice. They were walking through the forest slowly, trying to find a decent place to set up camp. They eventually arrived in a small clearing, but it would do for a campsite. Kagome sighed and set down her heavy bag. She leaned her bike against a tree and then sat down.
"I guess we should start a fire," said Kagome. "We'll need some wood though."
"I'll go, Kagome-sama," volunteered Miroku, but he didn't move when he received a death glare from Inuyasha.
"If you get attacked, I swear, I'm not coming to help you this time," he said icily. Miroku just gave a defeated smile and sat down. However, they're small moment of peace didn't last long. Kagome's eyes widened and she stood up, shocked.
"Kagome-chan, what is it?" asked Sango, eyeing the girl curiously.
"Shikon no kakkera…" she said quietly.
"Nani? Doko?" asked Inuyasha.
"Over there." Kagome pointed to the forest. Everyone stood up, awaiting the enemy. Shippo was hiding behind Kagome's legs, peering at the forest slightly. Inuyasha stood in front, his hand on the hilt of the Tetsusaiga. Sango stood next to Kagome, but there was quite a bit of space between them. Miroku stood in the back. They were standing in a deformed diamond shape, awaiting their enemy. A figure then emerged. All they could see was a silhouette of the person. Whoever it was, they were holding a sword.
"Who's there?" asked Inuyasha. The figure then emerged from the darkness, her head hung low, but her identity unmistakable.
"Hello again, Inuyasha," she said.
"Siria," said Inuyasha. Miroku clenched his teeth. Of all the people and things it could have been, it had to be her.
"Inuyasha," said Kagome. "She has a kakkera…in her arm."
"So…you can see the kakkera. Interesting…"
"Who gave you that kakkera?! It was Naraku, wasn't it," shouted Inuyasha.
"Why should I tell you?"
"What do you want?" demanded Inuyasha.
"I want a battle. Draw your sword. I'll show you what a ningen can do. I want a fair battle."
"You have a Shikon no kakkera. That's not exactly fair," stated Sango.
"I wanted it because Inuyasha refused to fight me the last time. He said I was a weak ningen. I'll show you, Inuyasha. And I'm not about to let anybody interfere with our battle. Not to mention…I have to keep up my part of the deal."
"What deal?"
"You'll soon find out. I'm about to show you why they call me the toki stopper."
"Toki…stopper?" asked Kagome.
"I can't really stop time itself, but it can be interpreted like that." Siria moved her hand to her face and touched the hair that hung over her left eye. "There's a reason I keep this eye covered." She then moved the hair out of the way with the back of her hand, revealing a silver colored eye. Her eye shined and sent a blinding light at all of them. The group shielded their eyes, not sure what was about to happen. When the light cleared, Kagome and Sango looked around and then at themselves.
"I don't feel any different," said Kagome.
"I guess it didn't work," said Sango.
"Kirara's alright too," added Shippo, meaning that he was also all right. Inuyasha unsheathed his sword and pointed it at Siria.
"Feh. Looks like your little trick didn't work," smirked Inuyasha. Siria let the hair fall back into place and then smirked.
"Don't be so sure," she replied.
"Nani?" questioned Inuyasha. Behind all of them, they heard a soft thud, causing all their heads to turn. Miroku was down on one knee, his eyes wide. He seemed to be struggling to breath.
"Houshi-sama," said Sango as she and Kagome ran over to him.
"Miroku-sama, daijoubu?" asked Kagome. Miroku didn't do anything but stare at Siria, who was laughing now. Inuyasha turned back around.
"Temee, what did you do to him?" he demanded.
"I paralyzed most of his body. He won't be able to move until you defeat me."
"You did more than that," said Sango angrily. "What did you do to him?"
"Like I said, I paralyzed most of his body…including his lungs. He can't breath." Their eyes went wide upon hearing this. "He has…maybe five minutes…ten at the most."
"Temee!" shouted Inuyasha.
"I told you, Inuyasha, I want a fair, one on one battle with you. Miroku would have interfered. I simply stopped him from doing so. I have nothing against the two girls, the kitsune, or the neko. You and the houshi are the only ones who I'm concerned with. Now fight me."
"Fine, but let Miroku go."
"No can do. Beat me in time and I'll release him. If not, well, I guess you know what will happen if you lose." Inuyasha could hear Miroku gasping for air that he wouldn't be able to get. It was as if he was choking. (A/N As you can see, I've been watching Rurouni Kenshin. I had the idea before then, but the effects were an idea from the show.)
"Now, fight me, Inuyasha!" she shouted.
"Fine! You're on! I'll fight you and I'll win. There's no way I'm going to let an underling of Naraku stop me."
"I'm no one's underling. Now, let's begin the battle." And with that, she charged him. 'I won't lose to a hanyou. I'll show you, Inuyasha, what you get for insulting me. I'll make you pay…so help me Kami…I'll make you pay.'
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Wow…that was long. Really long. Well, I know what happens in the next chapter too, so I may write that soon as well. As long as the comp stays on, I can write. That was long!!!! Okay…I'm done. Oh yeah, I added a little fate/destiny thing in the last chap, cause I forgot. I want to start another Inuyasha fic, but I'm thinking that I should wait to finish some of my other stuff before I start more.
Osuwari –sit!
Ohayo –good morning
Minna –everyone. I was gonna use Minna-san, but wasn't sure if that was appropriate, since when Shippo said it in an episode, he just said minna.
Jaki –evil presence.
Kakkera –shard
Ningen –human
Doko –where
Toki –time
Bachiatari –cursed. The word is in the title.
Well, ja ne!
