Always My Soul
By: dragonfly-rising
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters
Miroku was so focused on the forms of the two girls that he yelped as Kagome's aura flared and Sango disappeared. Tosh reached up into the air, confusing him. When Sango appeared suddenly, falling the short distance to Tosh's waiting arms Miroku's heart lurched painfully. He hurriedly moved over to kneel beside Sango as Tosh laid her gently on the ground. Miroku eyes scanned her body. All that was left of the grievous injury was the slash in Sango's clothing and the blood that seemed to cover most of her. Dirt lay trapped in the caked blood on her face and he wiped it away tenderly with an edge of his robe, supporting her head as he did so.
"Is she..." Inuyasha began hopefully.
Miroku blinked back tears rapidly, "Yes she's alive. Kagome did it, she saved her."
He glanced over to find that Kagome had stood finally and was now facing them, a small smile on her face. Miroku bowed his head to her, she returned the gesture then turned to Ferlias.
"Hiraikotsu...come that is enough" Kagome's multiplied voice ordered the still rampaging weapon.
For a moment it looked as if the boomerang would ignore her, then it stopped its current attack on Ferlias and returned to Kagome's side. Kagome held out her hand and slowly the jewel shard she had imbedded inside the weapon reappeared above her palm.
"Thank you Hiraikotsu you have served her well, return to her side and sleep" Kagome commanded.
The boomerang, slowly loosing the pink aura floated to them and settled on the ground near Sango's feet without a sound. Miroku took a moment to look at the weapon untrustingly before returning his attention to Kagome.
Ferlias had recovered quickly and was now standing a few yards from Kagome.
"Did you think that toy could do me any real harm?" He snarled at her.
"My but aren't you the stupid one. It was a distraction you mindless twit nothing more nothing less. As I said I had more important things to do." Kagome countered smugly.
Miroku exchanged horrified glances with Inuyasha.
"What is she doing?!" Inuyasha hissed.
"I have no idea", Miroku answered.
"She's going to get herself killed if she doesn't shut up," Inuyasha predicted angrily.
"Never stopped you before." Miroku muttered.
He expected the slap to the head from the hanyou, he had not tried to hide what he said. Sango shifted and he looked down into a pair of the most beautiful eyes he had ever encountered. He smiled hugely; despite the grim event unfolding not far away he could not deny his heart overflowed with her awakening.
"Kagome? Where..." Sango began in a whisper.
"She is facing Ferlias." Miroku informed her then supported her as she shoved herself into an upright position weakly.
As both of them watched Kagome's powers fluxed more rapidly around her.
~ Please let her win ~ He prayed.
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Kagome knew she was goading Ferlias into an attack but she couldn't quiet stop the nervous flutter of her heart.
~ I don't have a weapon you guys ~ she hissed at the other mikos.
~ You are a weapon ~ Kee informed her impatiently.
~ Yeah well I am not looking forward to having that huge knife slice through me ~ she snapped.
~ I thought you were all confident and steel Kagome, don't you dare start having doubts now ~ Kee returned.
Kagome took in Ferlias's position and knew he was about to rush her. Her heart began beating faster. As Ferlias began his charge towards her something strange happened. His movements became slowed.
~ What? ~
~ Trust us ~ the warrior mikos intoned
She braced herself, feeling the energy flow inside and around her. Without thinking she put out a hand and curled it as if she were holding the hilt of a sword. The energy came together above her curled hand in an instant, answering her need by forming a wicked blade that was serrated along the length of the bottom edge. Of their own will the jewel fragments she carried appeared along the hilt as if the blade were made for them. Kagome gasped involuntarily as more power coursed into her body sending shocks of pain/pleasure that she immersed herself in.
She shifted her position setting her feet firmly and raising the blade to meet Ferlias's as he swung down at her from above. The ring of metal was piercing. She strained in opposition to him as he put his weight against their crossed blades.
"You will lose." Ferlias hissed in her face.
"Get a clue" Kagome fired back as she shifted then rolled to the side.
Ferlias stumbled two steps before turning again to her and letting loose a volley of attacks that pushed her back as she defended against them. She kept her breath even and controlled allowing Ferlias to think he had the upper hand. Each step she took back was one she intended to regain as soon as Ferlias allowed her the opportunity. She knew he would, frustration was not a strong point for the youkai lord. By the look on his face he was beyond frustrated.
During the last swipe of his oversized blade Kagome found her opportunity. With little effort she grabbed his large wrist and using it as leverage she launched herself, feet first at his chin. When she felt the heel of her boots connect with the intended target she used her momentum to push off of Ferlias's arm and flip back out of his reach. When she settled to the ground she brought her weapon up, ready for the next round. She was secretly amazed to find herself back from Ferlias a few feet. Satisfaction made her smile as she watched Ferlias shake his head trying to clear it. She had a feeling nothing would go right for Ferlias ever again.
"As you were saying?" She asked mockingly.
Ferlias roared in fury and charged her again. Kagome rose to meet him her blood running hot with excitement.
By: dragonfly-rising
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters
Miroku was so focused on the forms of the two girls that he yelped as Kagome's aura flared and Sango disappeared. Tosh reached up into the air, confusing him. When Sango appeared suddenly, falling the short distance to Tosh's waiting arms Miroku's heart lurched painfully. He hurriedly moved over to kneel beside Sango as Tosh laid her gently on the ground. Miroku eyes scanned her body. All that was left of the grievous injury was the slash in Sango's clothing and the blood that seemed to cover most of her. Dirt lay trapped in the caked blood on her face and he wiped it away tenderly with an edge of his robe, supporting her head as he did so.
"Is she..." Inuyasha began hopefully.
Miroku blinked back tears rapidly, "Yes she's alive. Kagome did it, she saved her."
He glanced over to find that Kagome had stood finally and was now facing them, a small smile on her face. Miroku bowed his head to her, she returned the gesture then turned to Ferlias.
"Hiraikotsu...come that is enough" Kagome's multiplied voice ordered the still rampaging weapon.
For a moment it looked as if the boomerang would ignore her, then it stopped its current attack on Ferlias and returned to Kagome's side. Kagome held out her hand and slowly the jewel shard she had imbedded inside the weapon reappeared above her palm.
"Thank you Hiraikotsu you have served her well, return to her side and sleep" Kagome commanded.
The boomerang, slowly loosing the pink aura floated to them and settled on the ground near Sango's feet without a sound. Miroku took a moment to look at the weapon untrustingly before returning his attention to Kagome.
Ferlias had recovered quickly and was now standing a few yards from Kagome.
"Did you think that toy could do me any real harm?" He snarled at her.
"My but aren't you the stupid one. It was a distraction you mindless twit nothing more nothing less. As I said I had more important things to do." Kagome countered smugly.
Miroku exchanged horrified glances with Inuyasha.
"What is she doing?!" Inuyasha hissed.
"I have no idea", Miroku answered.
"She's going to get herself killed if she doesn't shut up," Inuyasha predicted angrily.
"Never stopped you before." Miroku muttered.
He expected the slap to the head from the hanyou, he had not tried to hide what he said. Sango shifted and he looked down into a pair of the most beautiful eyes he had ever encountered. He smiled hugely; despite the grim event unfolding not far away he could not deny his heart overflowed with her awakening.
"Kagome? Where..." Sango began in a whisper.
"She is facing Ferlias." Miroku informed her then supported her as she shoved herself into an upright position weakly.
As both of them watched Kagome's powers fluxed more rapidly around her.
~ Please let her win ~ He prayed.
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Kagome knew she was goading Ferlias into an attack but she couldn't quiet stop the nervous flutter of her heart.
~ I don't have a weapon you guys ~ she hissed at the other mikos.
~ You are a weapon ~ Kee informed her impatiently.
~ Yeah well I am not looking forward to having that huge knife slice through me ~ she snapped.
~ I thought you were all confident and steel Kagome, don't you dare start having doubts now ~ Kee returned.
Kagome took in Ferlias's position and knew he was about to rush her. Her heart began beating faster. As Ferlias began his charge towards her something strange happened. His movements became slowed.
~ What? ~
~ Trust us ~ the warrior mikos intoned
She braced herself, feeling the energy flow inside and around her. Without thinking she put out a hand and curled it as if she were holding the hilt of a sword. The energy came together above her curled hand in an instant, answering her need by forming a wicked blade that was serrated along the length of the bottom edge. Of their own will the jewel fragments she carried appeared along the hilt as if the blade were made for them. Kagome gasped involuntarily as more power coursed into her body sending shocks of pain/pleasure that she immersed herself in.
She shifted her position setting her feet firmly and raising the blade to meet Ferlias's as he swung down at her from above. The ring of metal was piercing. She strained in opposition to him as he put his weight against their crossed blades.
"You will lose." Ferlias hissed in her face.
"Get a clue" Kagome fired back as she shifted then rolled to the side.
Ferlias stumbled two steps before turning again to her and letting loose a volley of attacks that pushed her back as she defended against them. She kept her breath even and controlled allowing Ferlias to think he had the upper hand. Each step she took back was one she intended to regain as soon as Ferlias allowed her the opportunity. She knew he would, frustration was not a strong point for the youkai lord. By the look on his face he was beyond frustrated.
During the last swipe of his oversized blade Kagome found her opportunity. With little effort she grabbed his large wrist and using it as leverage she launched herself, feet first at his chin. When she felt the heel of her boots connect with the intended target she used her momentum to push off of Ferlias's arm and flip back out of his reach. When she settled to the ground she brought her weapon up, ready for the next round. She was secretly amazed to find herself back from Ferlias a few feet. Satisfaction made her smile as she watched Ferlias shake his head trying to clear it. She had a feeling nothing would go right for Ferlias ever again.
"As you were saying?" She asked mockingly.
Ferlias roared in fury and charged her again. Kagome rose to meet him her blood running hot with excitement.