Writing-Angel18: Hi! I'm so happy right now. My birthday is coming up. Whoo-hoo! Anyways, I'm liking this story. It's fun to write. You're here to read chapter 4 right? Right. Well, here it is.
Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha in case anyone was wondering. And to let you people know who don't already know, the new stuff is all my own creation.
The Sacred Jewels
Chapter Four: Scattered
Everyone turned to the location of the voice. A male figure appeared in the shadows. He walked calmly towards the group. Nayru and Akia narrowed their eyes. Could it be Talon? As the person walked closer, they all could see it was that it was…
"It's Talon!" Shippo jumped into Kagome's arms. "What's he doing here?"
InuYasha cracked his knuckles. "Probably here for those jewels. Or Akia since he showed such interest in both before in the temple."
Sesshoumaru calmly stood off to the side with Rin, Jaken, and Ah and Un. Miroku held his staff at his side, ready for the fight to begin. Sango had a hand on her weapon, ready to use it when the time came. Kagome had her arrow ready. Akia was in a defensive pose, claws sharp and ready to strike.
Nayru was standing in front of the group. An aura surrounded her body. She looked calm, but inside she was anxious. She wouldn't allow him to harm anyone. She was ready to fight him, even if the jewel overpowered her.
Talon finally stopped walking a few feet ahead of the group. "The Destiny Jewel is one of the five sacred jewels. It's the most powerful. Not even the other four combined can match it."
Nayru calmly stared at him. "You're not getting them from me. I swore to protect them and I intend to."
Talon grinned. "Really? But doesn't protecting the jewels also include this one." He held the jewel up from the chain around his neck. He didn't need to. He wasn't wearing a shirt under his black vest. "Might as well hand those other four to me. You can't protect them now that I have this one."
Nayru glared at him. "I don't know how you got it, but you won't be keeping it for long. I may not have the power to beat it, but I have enough to beat you. Not all of its power has been given to you yet."
"That may be so Nayru, but I'll find out how to get that power as well as the power from the jewels you possess. Then I'll be more powerful than anyone."
Akia growled loudly. "Over my dead body Talon."
Talon looked at her. "Not likely Akia. I told you I don't want to hurt you." He looked around at the group. "I take it you all want to battle me." He grabbed his sword and held it out in front of him. "Fine. Show me how weak you all are."
Akia was the first to move forward. She drew out her sword as she leapt up in the air. She brought it down swiftly at Talon, but met his sword. The swords sparked when the blades met. Akia let out a growl when she noticed talon grinning. She pushed hard on her sword, causing him to step back.
InuYasha ran forward with Tetsusaiga. Talon sneered and backed away from Akia. She landed on the ground on one knee. Talon held up a hand to create a barrier. InuYasha was thrown back instantly. Talon laughed and ran towards the fallen half-demon.
Kagome shot an arrow, which landed in front of Talon forming a brief barrier in front of InuYasha. Sango took the chance to swing her weapon out at him. He was too late notice and was hit in the chest. The jewel had provided some protection for him, but he still felt some pain.
Nayru held up the hand with the red jewel. Fire twirled around her on the ground. She brought her arm out around to the side and behind her. Then she swung it around to the front, sending fire shooting out at Talon. He saw it coming and leapt away. Nayru closed her hand and the fire disappeared instantly.
Akia stood up, holding her sword in front of her. "Hey InuYasha, if we attack at the same time, maybe we could hit him."
InuYasha stood up. "Worth a try."
Both of them prepared to charge. Kagome prepared to shoot another arrow. Sango gripped her weapon, which had returned to her. Nayru held her hands out to her sides. Light began to twirl around her entire body. The two silver haired beings charged forward. Both were growling loudly. Talon's eyes widened.
Akia struck first. Both of their blades met once again. InuYasha took the chance to attack. The jewel around Talon's neck didn't allow the blade to cut, but the force sent Talon flying back. Kagome shot her arrow straight at him. He held up his hand and sent it flying somewhere else. Before he could do anything else, Sango's large weapon was flying at him again. Again the jewel protected him, sending the weapon flying off to the side. Suddenly Nayru ran in front of him, holding her hands to her sides. Energy engulfed both her hands. Talon's eyes flared with fear and anger. Nayru swung her hands to the front, but was met with a flash of energy from the Destiny jewel. Bright light surrounded them both. Suddenly four streaks of light zoomed off in separate directions.
The light faded. Nayru was on her knees. Talon was gone.
Akia looked around. "What just happened? Where did he go?"
Nayru stood up, back turned to them all. She was looking at her now bare wrists. Even the jewelry from around her neck was gone. She closed her eyes. She had failed. The jewels were gone.
"He vanished. He's probably off somewhere healing now." Nayru turned to them.
Akia didn't like the sadness in her friend's voice. "What's wrong Nayru?"
"They're gone."
Kagome gasped. "He got them?" She still didn't understand why they were so important. None of them except the two women did. But she knew they were important.
Nayru shook her head. "No."
"Then what happened to them?" Sesshoumaru had returned to the group. He hadn't wanted to fight. There was no reason to. He didn't owe them anything.
"Didn't you notice the lights that flew out?" She closed her eyes. "They were scattered."
Akia frowned. "Why would Talon do that? He wants them."
Nayru opened her eyes. "He didn't do it. The Destiny jewel did. It's trying to keep them away from him."
Writing-Angel18: Wow! Pretty intense stuff. I had fun doing this chapter. Listening to Static X helped my action side come out. So what do you guys think? Let me know. My next chapter is on its way.