{Disclaimer: See chapter one big baby! ^.^}
SF: I totally forgot to post this a few weeks ago. Forgive me people!
Chapter Eight: The Purity of the Blood
"What's he doing?" Kouga growled as he stepped toward Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru picked him up again, shaking him this time before sending him back to the ground.
"What are you doing?"
"He's trying to put the moves on my woman!"
"That's the only way to save her!" Sesshoumaru hissed. "Or would you rather love her in death?" Kouga sighed and retreated to Sango's side. Shippou was confused.
'Why doesn't he just do like he did at the Demon Tournaments?' he wondered. 'He could just give her his blood, unless…' Shippou's eyes widened. 'He's starting the first part of the mating ritual!'
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Inuyasha took a deep breath for a moment before continuing. His fang sliced Kagome's lip open and stabbed a hole in his tongue. His tongue opened her mouth as he gently tugged on her injured lip, forcing his blood down her throat as hers slid down his. He could hear Sesshoumaru's gentle goading, coaching him as he performed this sacred ritual in the middle of this field stained in blood. Kagome's heartbeat quickened and her pale face became flushed with color and warmth. Her breathing returned to its normal rhythm. Inuyasha sighed his relief into the kiss. His eyes suddenly snapped open as his stomach knotted.
'Oh shit.'
He grimaced, but refused to let go of the recovering girl in his grasp. Inuyasha doubled over, mentally calling for Sesshoumaru. He was at Inuyasha's side in an instant, already cradling Kagome in his arms. Inuyasha stared up at him as he grasped his stomach. He tried to stand up, but the force of the pain sent him back down. Sango and the others stared at him and Sesshoumaru.
"What's happening?" Sango called to him.
"I don't know. I've never seen this before."
Inuyasha started to convulse, still clutching his sides, his eyes squeezed shut. Even Kouga was starting to get a little worried. Inuyasha suddenly went still. Sango kneeled beside him, checking his pulse.
"He's still alive, but has passed out."
Sesshoumaru watched in relief, then in pride as the crescent appeared behind Kagome's ear. Sango's gasp snapped his attention to her.
"What is it, Sango?"
Sango paled as she looked away from Inuyasha to him. "Did Inuyasha have any of the blue potion you gave him for the battle and the Demon Tournaments?"
"Ah HA!" Kouga shouted. "I knew the bastard cheated."
"He beat you with his own strength, Higher Mountain." Sesshoumaru told him, his annoyance clear in his voice at having to explain this to him.
"The blue potion was only to temporally give him the marks of my family, enabling him to transform like a full demon. Back to Sango's question. No. Why?"
Sango paled even further as Shippou patted her hand. His gaze fell on Inuyasha and he jumped on his head for a closer look.
"Holy shit," he muttered, earning himself a good wallop from Miroku.
"Ow!"
"Children shouldn't curse, no matter what the circumstances."
Then he saw the reason for Shippou's outburst.
"Holy shit."
"Exactly!" piped the little kitsune. Sesshoumaru, finally annoyed that no one was telling him what was so interesting, {AN: As I'm sure the rest of you are.} reached down and lifted Inuyasha's head by his hair. His eyes widened as a glow lit up his face.
Inuyasha was changing.
His face was marked with stripes, and a crescent was burning itself into his forehead. His ears were sliding off the top of his head to the side, coming to points at the ends. His hair glistened as his scent shifted slightly.
Sesshoumaru stared at him in amazement.
"Seems Kagome's blood is a lot more powerful than I thought. No wonder Ryuukossei wanted to kidnap her at the tournaments."
"What's happened to him?" whispered Shippou.
Sesshoumaru chuckled slightly, then stood up. "Can't you tell. He's become a full demon."
{AN: Now you know. So don't shoot me.}
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Inu-chan: She…she made me a full demon-
Kagome: {::glaring at SF::} And used my blood to do it! Why did you do that SF?
Silver Fox: {::in the back of the stage at the computer::} Because the bitch is nuts!
SF: {::at Silver Fox::} Shut up! {::to Kagome::} Oh come on now, you mean to tell me that you didn't see this one coming?
{::Inu-cast shake their heads except Sesshou::}
Inu-chan: {::to Sesshou::} And why are you not surprised?
Sesshou: As Silver Fox so eloquently put it 'The bitch is crazy.' I have learned to expect the unexpected.
Inu-chan: Oh.
SF: Anyway, the preview and the review responses are below. Why am I stuck on stage with a bunch of nuts?
Responses:
Calender: Sorry for the late review! I didn't get this until late. Kikyou was a real trip, wasn't she? But all's better now.
Nankinmai: I know, I'm a real trip. I can't help it. To make up for it, I'll promise you something: No one will die in 'Trial of the Century'. Sesshou: You already broke that promise. SF: For real? When? Sesshou: When you kill Na- SF: {::clamps her hand over Sesshou's mouth::} Shhhhh...let her find out for herself.
Morlana: You know, I don't know. I haven't the slightest clue why. I knew I forgot something. Oh well, back to work...
Del_Kaidin: Hey, I'm not trying to make you like Kikyout! I swear! It's just that I manipulate her to do what I need her to do, then I get rid of her. I'm such a mooch! Wasn't Inu-chan a good boy for that? He's smart sometimes. Contrary to popular belief, he has a brain. It's just always wrapped around ramen. I thought about those two, but I'm not entirely sure about the 'Unexpected Allies' series. I mean, that's three stories! I wouldn't want to be a burden on the site host.
Badgerwolf: I know! I thought that when I first heard about it! Shame on Kikyou!
Jack Sparrow1: Sorry, in this one Miroku doesn't get the girl. I know, that sucks but he does get someone. Thanks for the love!
PasoLover: Thanks a lot! I rather hope she'd do something like that in the anime!
Tessa3: I wouldn't do that to you. That's why I update so often! Don't worry about it. I respect weird moods. They make the best stories. That and eating shrimp alfredo before bed.
BeyondWords: Nicodemus, how cute! At least you're not dissecting yours. A friend of mine is in some weird class where he has to dissect his. {::shudders::} I've heard of that experiment thought. I did a similar one on my brother, but I didn't put him in a box. My classes are alright, except for Culinary and Hospitality Mathematics and my internship. I have to work at this catering company until Dec. Last week we catered a birthday party for a three year old. The party ended at 7. We were still cleaning at 9. Now that's my idea of hell.
Tranador: Your wish is my command! Another chapter, coming up!
Em Starcatcher: You bet! Of course I wouldn't forget about you! And be quiet Sesshou, or I'll cancel every fic you're in!
Bikutoria: You saw right through that huh? I knew you would. And yes he can boil water. He's very useful when the power goes out and I need to make a quick pasta dish. Silver Fox: Shame on you SF. Don't listen to her. I can't cook.
Jetflash: Thanks a lot and welcome! Um, as for the Kaze no Kizu, I started and finished this fic before I saw those episodes so yeah, this is before the Toutousai episodes. Sorry about that.
Ladyof thedragons1: I know, I'm a bad bird. Shame on me!
Ayakumi: I didn't mean to forget about you or the others at MM. It's just been kinda difficult to update both sites with mm misbehaving like it did. Don't worry, I'm going to get mm updated as soon as possible. I agree with you about Kikyout. She is a bleeding psycho (or like my brother likes to say 'psych-hoe) but I had to do that for the sake of the plot. In my opinion, she's no better than Naraku. The 24th huh? No can do, but Happy Birthday anyway. Do you read 'To Bear Witness' too?
Hoshi-chan1: So sorry about that! I didn't mean to forget you. School is turning my brain to mush. I'm starting to warm up to Kouga too...
Sukuri: Thanks a lot! I appreciate it! I don't have msn unfortunately, but if you ever find a way to im me let me know. I haven't seen your link. It might have gotten lost in the files.
Angel of Starlight: You'll see who the cloaked figure is on the latest chapter of 'To Bear Witness'.
Zipora Tsuki: I know, I'm a nut! I don't know what's wrong with me. These ideas attack me in the middle of the night and beat the brakes off me until I write them. {::sob::} It's so sad. The cloaked figure is one the latest chapter of 'To Bear Witness'. Did I spell your name wrong? {:sigh::} That's the effect of too much studying.
Amethyst Hanyou: Thanks a lot! I'm glad the bitch is toast too!
Vipper902: But of course! I happen to be a big fan of Limp Bizcuit, even if I sometime forget how to spell their name.
Insomni-maniac: Alright then...calm down a moment there. Don't scare the muse, or else she'll quit working. Thanks for the love though!
Lil-Strange-Person: The fluff is coming in the last chapter!
Koinu: Miroku will find someone, I promise. As a matter of fact, you've met her already. You know, that's a really good question. I don't know what happened to the others. Far as I could tell, what Kikyou did was kinda like a Kame-mea Wave. (DBZ) Anyone in the path not protected was turned to dust. Yup, all of the fics at the moment but two are dreams. 'Second Chance' was written in memory of a friend's dog and 'To Bear Witness' was spawned by educational tv. You can actually learn something from those channels.
Fireash: I totally forgot to update this story three weeks in a row! I'm such a bad girl! Oh, and thanks for wanting to send pictures. If you do, please send them to SiOnErChest@aol.com!