Topazia: Dude! It took me so long to write this! Hopefully this week I can
keep my promise and post this weekend. They've started allowing study hall
in the band hall before practice so I can finish there and come home to
write for my lovely reviewers, it there still are any...o.o'
Chapter nineteen: The Beginning of the end.
Kagome growled, jumping back suddenly to avoid another one Kikyo's arrows. "Soul sucking bitch! Why wont you die!"
"I have a mission to complete that requires your life, but don't take it too personal." The former priestess replied smoothly, she narrowed her eyes slightly, reaching back for another one of her arrows. All she had to do was kill the girl, nothing too complicated.
Kagome rolled her eyes towards the sky. The whole I need to kill you and take back my soul bit was getting slightly old. It would be easy to take her out if she had more running space, and the Tetsusaiga. Her eyes widened, the Tetsusaiga! "That's it..." she whispered.
It was true that her miko powers were nothing compared to Kikyo's, but if she combined her powers with the sword she just might have a chance. "You want me! Come and get me!" she taunted darting in through the forest. She had to duck every now and then to avoid arrows that the priestess sent her way, letting out a small gasp as one hit a nearby tree as she passed, melting it instantly.
Kikiyo chuckled darkly and followed. "You can't hide from me forever little one, your no different from any other foul demon I've faced, you must be destroyed."
The forest thinned out ahead, the clearing and Sesshoumaru's fortress was just ahead. She could always get her fluffy to slay the evil bitch of the undead...but then...that wouldn't be right would it? This fight was kind of in a way...personal.
She skidded to a stop just outside the forest, her jaw dropping at what she saw. Both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had their backs turned to her, glaring at some unseen object. Forgetting about the horror that was stalking her she trotted up to them both, freezing a few paces behind them as a strong scent filled her nose.
It reeked of demons, many demons and she wondered vaguely for a moment where they all came from, that was until reality came crashing down upon her. Many demons wasn't a proper word to describe it, besides it much rather be called... "Naraku..." she gaped. "What is he doing here?"
Inuyasha snorted, his hands balling into fists at his sides. "Causing trouble for others and hiding like he always does, what else?"
"How long has he been here?" Kagome asked.
"Not long, so far he really hasn't made a move, he only seems to be interested in ticking us off." Sesshoumaru answered. "To tell you the truth, I was hoping that you would have stayed in the woods or at least went back into the house through another way"
Kagome blinked, looking back at the woods for a while. "Oh, yeah...about that. Inuyasha I think you should do something about Kik-"
A soft chuckle filled the air and she was cut off completely, both glaring holes into the demon. Naraku flashed then all a smile and leaned against a nearby tree, his arms across his chest. "I see...you all the characters of my little game are here at last." He taunted.
"Still hiding behind that monkey suit huh Naraku? But I guess I can't say much seeing as it fits you so well." Inuyasha huffed.
"You are in no position to taunt me mutt, I hold the cards in this game." The demon shrugged.
Kagome raised an eyebrow at him. "What are you talking about?"
"Of course you've noticed how much you look like the priestess Kikyo, an exact copy to be precise, but have you actually thought about why this has happened to you?"
"You had something to do with it! I know you did." She extended her claws, flexing them menacingly, receiving a small sign of shock from the other demon.
"That day when I disguised myself as Sesshoumaru and wounded your side it was my intention to plant a virus within you, a wonderful virus, one that feeds off of emotions. I waited until Inuyasha made his fatal mistake of leaving with Kikyo, you of course being curious decided to follow...but you didn't expect what you found did you?"
Kagome lowered her head slowly, all the memories she had thought she had gotten rid of washing over her again like a cold ocean wave. "No...I...I just thought he needed some time alone. He had started being so distant from the group sometimes...almost as if we didn't matter anymore. I only wanted...only wanted to talk."
Inuyasha, frowned, shame filling him. He hadn't meant to hurt Kagome had he? He loved her, but then if he did, why did she find him with Kikyo? You don't hurt the ones you love, never. But in the end Kikyo had only been an escape, an escape to free his mind from all the pain he held inside. After all, who was he kidding? He'd never get up enough courage to actually tell Kagome how he really felt.
"Of course you didn't, at that very moment, that is when my virus came into affect. Slowly feeding off your negative emotions, how did it feel?" the demon smirked at her, his head tilted.
"I hurt! But that's what you wanted you sick bastard...the pain and suffering of others is the only thing you live for in life!" Kagome hissed, her hands balling into fists at her sides.
Sesshoumaru calmly looked down at her, placing an arm on her shoulder and squeezing it lightly. So this was the reason of her strange behavior, her pain and suffering. She had had to endure so much all because of a plan devised by this sick bastard.
"I commend you priestess, you managed to use your virus to your advantage, a move that was not expected from you." The demon continued.
"What are you talking about, speak English damn you!" Inuyasha yelled. The youkai lord looked at his brother for a moment. Feeding into Naraku's anger was exactly what that dishonorable demon wanted and that stubborn pup was falling for it.
"The day Kagome left it had been my goal to make it as if she was kidnapped. The bond you and your brother Sesshoumaru share sits on a very fine line. If Kagome were to disappear the night you supposedly attacked that bond would be broken and the blame now sits with Sesshoumaru." Naraku explained.
"You charge into battle blindly, especially when it deals with your brother and after such a long and challenging fight both of you should be exhausted, you even more so Inuyasha for you barely match up to your brother's skills... it was my plan at that exact moment to add two merge two new demons to form a new body."
Kagome's eyes widened and she felt Sesshoumaru stiffen slightly, a soft grow escaping his lips. This whole time her coming here for 'revenge' had all been apart of getting Inuyasha and his brother to fight each other...she had been doing his dirty work the whole time! "Why did I change into this? You know, I know you do!" she tugged angrily at the silken locks that held a certain likeness to Kikyo.
"The body the tragic priestess now possesses is a shell, I merely offered her a chance to regain what she once had..."
"Wha-what do you mean?"
"All it would take is your death Kagome, once you were gone she could take back her soul and go on living. And with Inuyasha and his brother gone the famous Tetsusaiga would be mines as well as Kikyo. But sadly it didn't happen that way did it? Kikyo has failed to kill you and Sesshoumaru refuses to battle Inuyasha because of the love he holds for Kagome."
Inuyasha felt his heart shatter at the last words. So it was true...he hadn't raped her after all. Kagome slept with him because she wanted to. He cast the two a wistful look then turned away, unable to look at her any longer. Is this what she felt when she caught him with Kikyo? Shattered? Betrayed...hurt beyond reason? The whole thought of them together made him want to crawl under a hole. Kagome went through the same thing, the same feelings and he felt ashamed upon realizing it.
All those times the former priestess's name was mention, the look of longing on his face much have been enough to shatter the poor girl thousands of times. The way her name would slowly roll off his tongue. He had grown distant from the group in the beginning, and for what? Because he was having problems coming up with ways to express how he felt to Kagome? He was mad at himself, at Kikyo.
He winced slightly when he saw his brother smile. His brother *smiled*, not a fake one but a genuine one, one that said 'it will be alright.' How could he been so stupid? He had been so intent on proving Kagome wrong that he didn't take time to actually see for himself. Or maybe...he didn't want to find out because...because it hurt so much.
Inuyasha lowered his head, his hands forming into fists. The truth was a bitch and it hurt like hell. He wouldn't take it anymore, he couldn't. "Enough...be quiet bastard!" rushing forwards with his claws raised.
Kagome turned her attention from Sesshoumaru, shock written on her face. "Inuyasha, don't!" Sesshoumaru's followed her gaze, his expression of shock mirroring Kagome's.
Naraku had hit a sore spot and now it was bleeding freely. Inuyasha could be so ill tempered sometimes, but for some reason the youkai lord knew that's exactly what the foul demon wanted, to lure his dimwitted brother towards him to... "Inuyasha..." Sesshoumaru may have had many differences with his brother but that didn't mean he'd just sit back and watch him die. He sprinted forwards after the half demon, leaving Kagome alone...and very confused.
*~*~*~*~*~
Kikyo groaned softly, stumbling along the forest path. Kagome had proved to be a very worthy opponent, so fast and strong. Since when did she have such power? They were more demonic then the regular priestess powers she normally possessed.
But since when had the girl ever shone traces of demon. It was obviously Naraku's doing. "You've failed to keep up your part of the deal priestess, give me one reason why I should let you live?" the demon's voice rang out from all directions of the forest and she frowned, sensing one of the demon's puppet's near.
"My life was never part of our bargain Naraku therefore it is not yours to claim." Kikyo hissed, clutching her bleeding arm. It wasn't deep or live threatening but it still hurt like hell. The wound was on the same one Inuyasha, well, Naraku had injured so many years ago and to think she had formed some sort of alliance with this foul creature.
"You didn't answer my question Kikyo, why should I let you live?" the voice whispered, causing the leaves on nearby trees to ruffle.
"My business is with the girl, not with you. My intentions or as far as what I do or how I handle my business is none of your concern." She steadied herself, sitting down at the base of a tree. Sighing she closed her eyes, digging into her pocket and taking out some herbs for her wound.
"The jewel shard would help you heal faster and increase your power." The voice continued.
"Your shards are tainted and besides, I don't trust you just as you don't trust me. I'll handle things myself..." She fell silent almost as if falling into a trance, a soft glow formed around her.
*~*~*~*~*~
Sesshoumaru yanked his stubborn brother back just in time as poisonous smoke erupted from the half-breed's body. "You truly are a idiot for walking into that trap. The only one allowed to claim your life is me." Kagome felt the breath she had been holding slowly release itself from her throat. What would have happened if Sesshoumaru hadn't gotten to Inuyasha in enough time? Unknown to the stubborn dog demon he would have been absorbed, but what about her?
With Inuyasha apart of him Naraku's strength would grow giving her and the youkai lord a difficult battle to fight, hell, a unbeatable one at that. But then...what made her so sure that they stood a chance now? Hope maybe, but if they wanted to live through this they'd have to stick together.
"Don't touch me! I was just fine on my own until you came!" Inuyasha snapped. Kagome sighed, what part of 'they would have to stick together' did he not understand? Was it really that difficult? Sesshoumaru opened his mouth to reply but caught Kagome's gaze and stopped. He'd settle whatever problems he had with his brother later.
"Inuyasha, your anger towards your brother is unnecessary seeing as your opponent is me." Naraku sneered. "As much as I'd love to watch you rip each other to shreds, I'd much prefer it if I killed you with my own hands.
Growling Inuyasha rushed forwards swinging furiously at the demon, with Sesshoumaru close behind. Kagome stayed behind, her eyes scanning around for any sign of Shippo with the Tetsusaiga. What was taking so long?
*~*~*~*~*~
Shippo growled, raising his hands up to grab his head. "Ah! Kagome's gonna kill me. I can't find it!" he squealed. The simple search for the fang ended up in failure. And just when Kagome needed him the most!
"Maybe she left it somewhere..." Rin mumbled, her head sticking out of Kagome's wardrobe. She tumbled out of it, landing on her back on the floor.
"But where, she didn't want to leave it too far from her side." Shippo noted.
"She can use these." The girl picked up Kagome's arrows and giggled.
"She doesn't want them." The little fox sighed and scratched his head, glancing around the room. It looked as if a tornado had been through it, that or a destructive demon, Shippo not counting. "She wanted the sword..."
He crinkled his nose slightly, the smell of blood filling it. Kagome's blood. She had been wounded! But by who, Kikyo maybe? No...not her it must have been... "Naraku! He's here? Damn it! The one time I can help make a major difference I failed!" he growled and kicked the wall nearest to him, releasing a small squeak and rolling backwards when it opened up to reveal a door inside.
Rin walked over to him and peered over his shoulder into the small hallway. "See. I told you she left them somewhere." She said pointing. Sitting in the back of the small opening, wrapped in a thin cloth was the Tetsusaiga...
*~*~*~*~*~
Kagome groaned clutching her arm in attempt to stop the bleeding. She should have none that foul demon would try something so sneaky as to attack her when her back was turned. But then again with was her fault for not paying attention wasn't it? "Kagome!"
She looked up slowly. "Inuyasha...?"
"Are you alright? Does it hurt much?" he asked.
"No, not really." She half lied.
"You idiot! Why did you get in the way?" She blinked slowly, her face forming a glare.
"Who do you think you are telling me where I can and can't be? Last time I checked many times it was me being on the battlefield that saved your ass many times in the past!" she spat. "I can take care of myself." She looked ahead of her to where Naraku was fighting with Sesshoumaru, and growled softly. Inuyasha stared at her, the faint smell of demon reaching his nose. Since when... Never mind.
"Kagome! We found it!" The miko turned, her face brightening as a familiar ball of fluff raced her way. She jogged towards him, meeting the little fox halfway.
"Shippo, you brought Tetsusaiga for me! I guess I should have told you where it was first, huh?" she grinned sheepishly.
"It's fine." His eyes traveled to her wound. "Kagome, your arm!" he cried. "What are you going to do?"
"Go back to my room and don't worry about a thing." She smiled and rubbed his hair softly, transforming the blade and swinging it over her shoulder. Shippo didn't leave, but instead stayed to watch, his curiosity getting the better of him.
Naraku knew she could wield the sword and fight with it but he did not know she could perform the wind scar, or at least she could try. "Naraku!"
"Kagome what the hell!" Inuyasha yelled.
The demon lord jumped back, landing at her side, his eyes scanned hers for a moment then he nodded, taking a step back.
"Come to try to fight me again miko?" the demon cooed, a smirk on his face.
"Maybe..." A gust of wind picked up suddenly, surrounding both fighters bodies. Kagome narrowed her eyes slightly waiting for the right moment...
"Your stupider then I thought if you think that little attack will stop me." He sneered.
Kagome's concentration faltered for a bit at his words. Was he lying? There was only one way to find out. She steadied herself ready to swing when a soft laugh reached her ears.
"Naraku, you poor fool."
Inuyasha's eyes widened. "Kikyo..."
"Kikyo! You dare betray me?" he hissed.
"I never really remember agreeing to work with you. I only wanted to hear what you had been planning." The former priestess replied from her spot on a tree branch.
"I thought you wanted to live, our deal still stands." Naraku muttered.
"By time on this earth has long left me, there is no point in me staying here. The only thing I want is to see you dead!" she reached behind her back and readied a arrow onto her bow.
"You'll die before I do wench!" Naraku growled rushing forwards.
"Now Kagome!" Sesshoumaru yelled and she nodded, bringing the blade down...
Shippo watched with wide eyes as Kagome swung at Naraku. After all this time of terror that murdering demon would finally get what was coming to him. He wanted to leap for joy! But his cries of happiness soon turned to cries of terror as Kikyo's arrow met with Kagome's attack creating a large explosion that swallowed the field in blinding light.
Topazia: Oh brother, that was probably horrible. I had such a serious case of writer's block I didn't know what to do with myself! Sorry if it sucked ass. The next chapter will be better. I'll start on it when I get home from school. ^^
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Well, what can I say, it's been fun but this is coming to an end. Yep, it's the last chapter. It's been fun reading all your reviews, really!
Well I guess this chapter will finish answering your questions, by the way, does anyone have any? O.o' Let me know in a review and I'll answer it next time I post.
I guess I forgot about Sango and Miroku huh? Oh darn...well they can make an appearance in this too! After all, it wouldn't be an ending if you didn't know how every one was doing. Oh and I guess you'll find out whether or not Kagome's turning into a demon, anyone wanna guess? Well, I'm going to bed, See ya later!
Chapter nineteen: The Beginning of the end.
Kagome growled, jumping back suddenly to avoid another one Kikyo's arrows. "Soul sucking bitch! Why wont you die!"
"I have a mission to complete that requires your life, but don't take it too personal." The former priestess replied smoothly, she narrowed her eyes slightly, reaching back for another one of her arrows. All she had to do was kill the girl, nothing too complicated.
Kagome rolled her eyes towards the sky. The whole I need to kill you and take back my soul bit was getting slightly old. It would be easy to take her out if she had more running space, and the Tetsusaiga. Her eyes widened, the Tetsusaiga! "That's it..." she whispered.
It was true that her miko powers were nothing compared to Kikyo's, but if she combined her powers with the sword she just might have a chance. "You want me! Come and get me!" she taunted darting in through the forest. She had to duck every now and then to avoid arrows that the priestess sent her way, letting out a small gasp as one hit a nearby tree as she passed, melting it instantly.
Kikiyo chuckled darkly and followed. "You can't hide from me forever little one, your no different from any other foul demon I've faced, you must be destroyed."
The forest thinned out ahead, the clearing and Sesshoumaru's fortress was just ahead. She could always get her fluffy to slay the evil bitch of the undead...but then...that wouldn't be right would it? This fight was kind of in a way...personal.
She skidded to a stop just outside the forest, her jaw dropping at what she saw. Both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru had their backs turned to her, glaring at some unseen object. Forgetting about the horror that was stalking her she trotted up to them both, freezing a few paces behind them as a strong scent filled her nose.
It reeked of demons, many demons and she wondered vaguely for a moment where they all came from, that was until reality came crashing down upon her. Many demons wasn't a proper word to describe it, besides it much rather be called... "Naraku..." she gaped. "What is he doing here?"
Inuyasha snorted, his hands balling into fists at his sides. "Causing trouble for others and hiding like he always does, what else?"
"How long has he been here?" Kagome asked.
"Not long, so far he really hasn't made a move, he only seems to be interested in ticking us off." Sesshoumaru answered. "To tell you the truth, I was hoping that you would have stayed in the woods or at least went back into the house through another way"
Kagome blinked, looking back at the woods for a while. "Oh, yeah...about that. Inuyasha I think you should do something about Kik-"
A soft chuckle filled the air and she was cut off completely, both glaring holes into the demon. Naraku flashed then all a smile and leaned against a nearby tree, his arms across his chest. "I see...you all the characters of my little game are here at last." He taunted.
"Still hiding behind that monkey suit huh Naraku? But I guess I can't say much seeing as it fits you so well." Inuyasha huffed.
"You are in no position to taunt me mutt, I hold the cards in this game." The demon shrugged.
Kagome raised an eyebrow at him. "What are you talking about?"
"Of course you've noticed how much you look like the priestess Kikyo, an exact copy to be precise, but have you actually thought about why this has happened to you?"
"You had something to do with it! I know you did." She extended her claws, flexing them menacingly, receiving a small sign of shock from the other demon.
"That day when I disguised myself as Sesshoumaru and wounded your side it was my intention to plant a virus within you, a wonderful virus, one that feeds off of emotions. I waited until Inuyasha made his fatal mistake of leaving with Kikyo, you of course being curious decided to follow...but you didn't expect what you found did you?"
Kagome lowered her head slowly, all the memories she had thought she had gotten rid of washing over her again like a cold ocean wave. "No...I...I just thought he needed some time alone. He had started being so distant from the group sometimes...almost as if we didn't matter anymore. I only wanted...only wanted to talk."
Inuyasha, frowned, shame filling him. He hadn't meant to hurt Kagome had he? He loved her, but then if he did, why did she find him with Kikyo? You don't hurt the ones you love, never. But in the end Kikyo had only been an escape, an escape to free his mind from all the pain he held inside. After all, who was he kidding? He'd never get up enough courage to actually tell Kagome how he really felt.
"Of course you didn't, at that very moment, that is when my virus came into affect. Slowly feeding off your negative emotions, how did it feel?" the demon smirked at her, his head tilted.
"I hurt! But that's what you wanted you sick bastard...the pain and suffering of others is the only thing you live for in life!" Kagome hissed, her hands balling into fists at her sides.
Sesshoumaru calmly looked down at her, placing an arm on her shoulder and squeezing it lightly. So this was the reason of her strange behavior, her pain and suffering. She had had to endure so much all because of a plan devised by this sick bastard.
"I commend you priestess, you managed to use your virus to your advantage, a move that was not expected from you." The demon continued.
"What are you talking about, speak English damn you!" Inuyasha yelled. The youkai lord looked at his brother for a moment. Feeding into Naraku's anger was exactly what that dishonorable demon wanted and that stubborn pup was falling for it.
"The day Kagome left it had been my goal to make it as if she was kidnapped. The bond you and your brother Sesshoumaru share sits on a very fine line. If Kagome were to disappear the night you supposedly attacked that bond would be broken and the blame now sits with Sesshoumaru." Naraku explained.
"You charge into battle blindly, especially when it deals with your brother and after such a long and challenging fight both of you should be exhausted, you even more so Inuyasha for you barely match up to your brother's skills... it was my plan at that exact moment to add two merge two new demons to form a new body."
Kagome's eyes widened and she felt Sesshoumaru stiffen slightly, a soft grow escaping his lips. This whole time her coming here for 'revenge' had all been apart of getting Inuyasha and his brother to fight each other...she had been doing his dirty work the whole time! "Why did I change into this? You know, I know you do!" she tugged angrily at the silken locks that held a certain likeness to Kikyo.
"The body the tragic priestess now possesses is a shell, I merely offered her a chance to regain what she once had..."
"Wha-what do you mean?"
"All it would take is your death Kagome, once you were gone she could take back her soul and go on living. And with Inuyasha and his brother gone the famous Tetsusaiga would be mines as well as Kikyo. But sadly it didn't happen that way did it? Kikyo has failed to kill you and Sesshoumaru refuses to battle Inuyasha because of the love he holds for Kagome."
Inuyasha felt his heart shatter at the last words. So it was true...he hadn't raped her after all. Kagome slept with him because she wanted to. He cast the two a wistful look then turned away, unable to look at her any longer. Is this what she felt when she caught him with Kikyo? Shattered? Betrayed...hurt beyond reason? The whole thought of them together made him want to crawl under a hole. Kagome went through the same thing, the same feelings and he felt ashamed upon realizing it.
All those times the former priestess's name was mention, the look of longing on his face much have been enough to shatter the poor girl thousands of times. The way her name would slowly roll off his tongue. He had grown distant from the group in the beginning, and for what? Because he was having problems coming up with ways to express how he felt to Kagome? He was mad at himself, at Kikyo.
He winced slightly when he saw his brother smile. His brother *smiled*, not a fake one but a genuine one, one that said 'it will be alright.' How could he been so stupid? He had been so intent on proving Kagome wrong that he didn't take time to actually see for himself. Or maybe...he didn't want to find out because...because it hurt so much.
Inuyasha lowered his head, his hands forming into fists. The truth was a bitch and it hurt like hell. He wouldn't take it anymore, he couldn't. "Enough...be quiet bastard!" rushing forwards with his claws raised.
Kagome turned her attention from Sesshoumaru, shock written on her face. "Inuyasha, don't!" Sesshoumaru's followed her gaze, his expression of shock mirroring Kagome's.
Naraku had hit a sore spot and now it was bleeding freely. Inuyasha could be so ill tempered sometimes, but for some reason the youkai lord knew that's exactly what the foul demon wanted, to lure his dimwitted brother towards him to... "Inuyasha..." Sesshoumaru may have had many differences with his brother but that didn't mean he'd just sit back and watch him die. He sprinted forwards after the half demon, leaving Kagome alone...and very confused.
*~*~*~*~*~
Kikyo groaned softly, stumbling along the forest path. Kagome had proved to be a very worthy opponent, so fast and strong. Since when did she have such power? They were more demonic then the regular priestess powers she normally possessed.
But since when had the girl ever shone traces of demon. It was obviously Naraku's doing. "You've failed to keep up your part of the deal priestess, give me one reason why I should let you live?" the demon's voice rang out from all directions of the forest and she frowned, sensing one of the demon's puppet's near.
"My life was never part of our bargain Naraku therefore it is not yours to claim." Kikyo hissed, clutching her bleeding arm. It wasn't deep or live threatening but it still hurt like hell. The wound was on the same one Inuyasha, well, Naraku had injured so many years ago and to think she had formed some sort of alliance with this foul creature.
"You didn't answer my question Kikyo, why should I let you live?" the voice whispered, causing the leaves on nearby trees to ruffle.
"My business is with the girl, not with you. My intentions or as far as what I do or how I handle my business is none of your concern." She steadied herself, sitting down at the base of a tree. Sighing she closed her eyes, digging into her pocket and taking out some herbs for her wound.
"The jewel shard would help you heal faster and increase your power." The voice continued.
"Your shards are tainted and besides, I don't trust you just as you don't trust me. I'll handle things myself..." She fell silent almost as if falling into a trance, a soft glow formed around her.
*~*~*~*~*~
Sesshoumaru yanked his stubborn brother back just in time as poisonous smoke erupted from the half-breed's body. "You truly are a idiot for walking into that trap. The only one allowed to claim your life is me." Kagome felt the breath she had been holding slowly release itself from her throat. What would have happened if Sesshoumaru hadn't gotten to Inuyasha in enough time? Unknown to the stubborn dog demon he would have been absorbed, but what about her?
With Inuyasha apart of him Naraku's strength would grow giving her and the youkai lord a difficult battle to fight, hell, a unbeatable one at that. But then...what made her so sure that they stood a chance now? Hope maybe, but if they wanted to live through this they'd have to stick together.
"Don't touch me! I was just fine on my own until you came!" Inuyasha snapped. Kagome sighed, what part of 'they would have to stick together' did he not understand? Was it really that difficult? Sesshoumaru opened his mouth to reply but caught Kagome's gaze and stopped. He'd settle whatever problems he had with his brother later.
"Inuyasha, your anger towards your brother is unnecessary seeing as your opponent is me." Naraku sneered. "As much as I'd love to watch you rip each other to shreds, I'd much prefer it if I killed you with my own hands.
Growling Inuyasha rushed forwards swinging furiously at the demon, with Sesshoumaru close behind. Kagome stayed behind, her eyes scanning around for any sign of Shippo with the Tetsusaiga. What was taking so long?
*~*~*~*~*~
Shippo growled, raising his hands up to grab his head. "Ah! Kagome's gonna kill me. I can't find it!" he squealed. The simple search for the fang ended up in failure. And just when Kagome needed him the most!
"Maybe she left it somewhere..." Rin mumbled, her head sticking out of Kagome's wardrobe. She tumbled out of it, landing on her back on the floor.
"But where, she didn't want to leave it too far from her side." Shippo noted.
"She can use these." The girl picked up Kagome's arrows and giggled.
"She doesn't want them." The little fox sighed and scratched his head, glancing around the room. It looked as if a tornado had been through it, that or a destructive demon, Shippo not counting. "She wanted the sword..."
He crinkled his nose slightly, the smell of blood filling it. Kagome's blood. She had been wounded! But by who, Kikyo maybe? No...not her it must have been... "Naraku! He's here? Damn it! The one time I can help make a major difference I failed!" he growled and kicked the wall nearest to him, releasing a small squeak and rolling backwards when it opened up to reveal a door inside.
Rin walked over to him and peered over his shoulder into the small hallway. "See. I told you she left them somewhere." She said pointing. Sitting in the back of the small opening, wrapped in a thin cloth was the Tetsusaiga...
*~*~*~*~*~
Kagome groaned clutching her arm in attempt to stop the bleeding. She should have none that foul demon would try something so sneaky as to attack her when her back was turned. But then again with was her fault for not paying attention wasn't it? "Kagome!"
She looked up slowly. "Inuyasha...?"
"Are you alright? Does it hurt much?" he asked.
"No, not really." She half lied.
"You idiot! Why did you get in the way?" She blinked slowly, her face forming a glare.
"Who do you think you are telling me where I can and can't be? Last time I checked many times it was me being on the battlefield that saved your ass many times in the past!" she spat. "I can take care of myself." She looked ahead of her to where Naraku was fighting with Sesshoumaru, and growled softly. Inuyasha stared at her, the faint smell of demon reaching his nose. Since when... Never mind.
"Kagome! We found it!" The miko turned, her face brightening as a familiar ball of fluff raced her way. She jogged towards him, meeting the little fox halfway.
"Shippo, you brought Tetsusaiga for me! I guess I should have told you where it was first, huh?" she grinned sheepishly.
"It's fine." His eyes traveled to her wound. "Kagome, your arm!" he cried. "What are you going to do?"
"Go back to my room and don't worry about a thing." She smiled and rubbed his hair softly, transforming the blade and swinging it over her shoulder. Shippo didn't leave, but instead stayed to watch, his curiosity getting the better of him.
Naraku knew she could wield the sword and fight with it but he did not know she could perform the wind scar, or at least she could try. "Naraku!"
"Kagome what the hell!" Inuyasha yelled.
The demon lord jumped back, landing at her side, his eyes scanned hers for a moment then he nodded, taking a step back.
"Come to try to fight me again miko?" the demon cooed, a smirk on his face.
"Maybe..." A gust of wind picked up suddenly, surrounding both fighters bodies. Kagome narrowed her eyes slightly waiting for the right moment...
"Your stupider then I thought if you think that little attack will stop me." He sneered.
Kagome's concentration faltered for a bit at his words. Was he lying? There was only one way to find out. She steadied herself ready to swing when a soft laugh reached her ears.
"Naraku, you poor fool."
Inuyasha's eyes widened. "Kikyo..."
"Kikyo! You dare betray me?" he hissed.
"I never really remember agreeing to work with you. I only wanted to hear what you had been planning." The former priestess replied from her spot on a tree branch.
"I thought you wanted to live, our deal still stands." Naraku muttered.
"By time on this earth has long left me, there is no point in me staying here. The only thing I want is to see you dead!" she reached behind her back and readied a arrow onto her bow.
"You'll die before I do wench!" Naraku growled rushing forwards.
"Now Kagome!" Sesshoumaru yelled and she nodded, bringing the blade down...
Shippo watched with wide eyes as Kagome swung at Naraku. After all this time of terror that murdering demon would finally get what was coming to him. He wanted to leap for joy! But his cries of happiness soon turned to cries of terror as Kikyo's arrow met with Kagome's attack creating a large explosion that swallowed the field in blinding light.
Topazia: Oh brother, that was probably horrible. I had such a serious case of writer's block I didn't know what to do with myself! Sorry if it sucked ass. The next chapter will be better. I'll start on it when I get home from school. ^^
Next chapter:
Well, what can I say, it's been fun but this is coming to an end. Yep, it's the last chapter. It's been fun reading all your reviews, really!
Well I guess this chapter will finish answering your questions, by the way, does anyone have any? O.o' Let me know in a review and I'll answer it next time I post.
I guess I forgot about Sango and Miroku huh? Oh darn...well they can make an appearance in this too! After all, it wouldn't be an ending if you didn't know how every one was doing. Oh and I guess you'll find out whether or not Kagome's turning into a demon, anyone wanna guess? Well, I'm going to bed, See ya later!