By The Light Of The Moon Chapter11: Prelude To The Mind War *************************************************************

"It's almost time." Kagome said in a quiet voice.

"We're ready." Ryuki said motioning to herself and Itsuki.

"Right." Kagome nodded.

"Remember, don't look back, and no matter what, keep going." Ryuki told Kagome as she gripped her daughter's hand tightly. *************************************************************

~Is it time yet?~

~No.~

~Can't we attack early?~

~And miss out on all the fun?~

~I guess you're right.~

~I want to see what they are planning on doing.~

~Yeah, it has been a long time since we got a good challenge.~

~Ever since Ryuki we haven't had any fun.~

~You had all the fun with her, I didn't get to.~

~Don't be jealous Yu.~ *************************************************************

Kagome held the saber closer to her side. She hoped she knew how to use it when the time came. She wasn't so sure her plan would work. It was the most simplest of plans. But sometimes people fall harder for the simpler ones.

"Take this." Ryuki said to Itsuki and tied a scabbard around her waist.

"But mom, you'll need it!" Itsuki protested.

"No, you will need it more than I." Ryuki said and sheathed the sword.

"But I don't know how to you use a sword." Itsuki said in a hushed voice.

"That makes two of us." Kagome said.

"You'll be just fine." Ryuki said and smiled.

"Let's go." Ryuki said and took Itsuki's hand.

"Give us five minutes." Ryuki said.

"Right." Kagome agreed.

"Good luck!" she said as Ryuki and Itsuki walked outside and into the forest. *************************************************************

~Ok, it's time.~

~Where are we headed?~

~First, we will try Ryuki's place, then we go from there.~

"Let's go." Yu said excitedly and took off running. *************************************************************

"All right, Itsuki, do your thing." Ryuki said.

Itsuki smiled and nodded.

~Daddy!!!~

~Daddy!~

~Itsuki?~

~Yes daddy, it's me~

~Good girl, now, tell me where you are.~

~But...~

~You can trust me, I love you.~

~I'm outside mommy's house.~ *************************************************************

"Stupid girl!" Yu smirked.

"Poor child, I'll be sure to make her death quick." Ryu said and took out a small dagger.

"Do you have the poison?" He asked.

"Here, don't spill it, it cost me a lot." Yu warned as he handed Ryu a smile vile. *************************************************************

"He'll be here soon." Itsuki said and looked up at her mother.

"Are you sure you can do it?" Ryuki asked.

"I'm sure." Itsuki nodded.

"Good, wait until Kagome gets here." Ryuki said.

"No need to wait." Kagome said.

"Well, well, well, look at who we have here." Yu exclaimed. *************************************************************

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