Chapter 4 "The Desperate Situation"
Rin was on her hands and knees crying. The smell of blood filled the air and some of the wall which surrounded the castle had been burnt down. Shukumei had ran over to Rin hugging her trying to comfort her and Rin hugged the small child back.
Kohaku had came over kneeling beside Rin with his hand on her shoulder gently rubbing it trying to sooth her. Sango, Miroku, and Jinten were trying to figure out how to get the strange magic chains off the lord and lady's protectors which had bravely fought against the dragon demons. The cat demon, Rokon spoke, "The gree jewel! It's called a "chain crystal". It's a jewel which controls magic chains and whoever is tied down by it is unable to use their powers or any of their strength to escape for the chains prevent it." Sango, Miroku and Jinten looked at Rokon. "You must destroy the jewel." winced Kikai. It was painful to a demon to have their powers and demonic strength tied down so deeply. It felt like being crushed on all sides by giant boulders.
Sango took out her demon exterminator sword and went over to the glowing jewel that sat a few feet away from the clustered tied down demons. The jewel was about the size of a grown human's head. Numerous chains came from the jewel which were tied to the demons. It glowed a bright neon green and it's demonic aura swirled around it like fire only the color of bright neon green. A beautiful sight but not worth the look for the trouble it had caused them of the capturing of their lords and ladies.
Sango wasted no time she held the bright jewel between her knees holding it steady as she raised her sword up high then brought it down hard on the jewel. The jewel cracked and as it exploded, the energy threw Sango back 10 feet crashing into Miroku as well. they both fell as the jewel's light engulfed the area then the light disappeared all together. The chains had disappeared as well so the demon protectors were free.
The two wolf demons helped Sango and Miroku up. "We thank you for setting us free, human." Vijen spoke wile helping Sango to her feet. "Do Itashimashite. By the way my name is Sango." "And I'm Miroku." the two wolf demons nodded.
Kohaku kneeled next to Rin who was still weeping. "Rin it's ok. We'll save them." Rin jerked her head up and stood up abruptly with an angered look on her tear stained face. "How can you say that?! These are dragons! Plus we don't even know where they are!" Isil walked up to Rin. a calm cool expression on her face. Her purple eye's seemed to glow. she had earrings on each ear and a silver chain went across her face over her nose attached to the earrings.
"Calm down girl." Isil said with an icy tone but calm, "We know what direction they come from so that gives us at least a head's start. We will rescue them as soon as possible. We have only 4 days to find them and defeat the dragon demons. This is as agonizing for you as it is for us for we don't even know why they took out lords and ladies hostage and what they plan to do with them. And as far as I can tell it certainly isn't going to be anything good." she paused to look at Rin's face which had tightened wile staring at the elf demon listening. she could tell the human girl was trying her hardest not to burst out into a yelling fit at her. "We plan to leave today and I hope we'll get at least a few hours of travel in before it gets dark. So why don't you quit your sobbing and have some faith." She turned to head back to the group whom were watching, "All you humans are the same." Isil called back with out looking.
Rin had to use all of her strength just to keep from screaming at the elf which disrespected her like the. The Nerve! Isil walked back to the group. "We should leave now and I feel only the trusted demon protectors of the lords and ladies should go. You humans should stay here where you'll be safe." Isil looked sternly at Sango and Miroku, who starred back just as sternly. "Why?" Sango asked coolly. "Is it because you feel we are too week and feeble to go on such a dangerous mission?"
An amused smirk formed on all of the 7 demons. Maranwe spoke, her voice sweet but the tone was that of a snob, "Oh it's not just that, it's also because we can't afford to go slow for you since we will be running quite much too fast for you poor human legs to handle." she gave a little childish giggle. Sango's face tightened with boldness and determination. She yelled out in a commanding voice, "Kilara!" her tongue rolled on the 'r' sound making it more firm and direct.
At once the small cat demon which had been perched on her shoulder sprang forwards transforming into a very large cat about the size of a horse but easy to get up on to ride. Kilara gave a slight growl to the demons which hadn't flinched but stared with some interest. "Kilara will be mine and Miroku's transportation. I KNOW she can run as fast as any of you."
Isil was quite pleased and entertained with the bravery of this human. she then looked at the monk who stood with an unreadable expression on his face. "An you, monk, what can you do that will be of some use to us?" This point Miroku actually wish he still had the black hole in his hand, if only it wouldn't swallow him up it would have been a great weapon. Ah well. "I am a great fighter, some of my spells could work and I do have some knowledge of swordsmanship." Years ago Miroku would have been more into trying to find any girl to bare his child but now he has grown older and wiser and had now found a wife and was content.
Isil looked at her sisters and then the other demons then after a moments pause she nodded, "Fine then you may come with us. But mark my word you get in my way and you'll find me making a new necklace with your teeth on it."
Rin wanted to go to. she needed to help in some way, but when she asked the demons groaned and Sango spoke, "Absolutely not I will not put you in danger and I don't think Lord Sesshomaru would be pleased to know I let you come along." Rin persisted, "But I know how to use a sword! Jinten has been teaching me!" it was true she had pleaded for Jinten to get permission from Lord Sesshomaru to give her lessons on using a sword. she continued, "I can't just sit here like a helpless runt and do nothing!" The demons burst out laughing wile Sango and Miroku looked at Rin in dismay.
"You're too young." Miroku said as the demons calmed down from their fits of laughter. Rin just glared at them and the light blue haired cat demon Kikai gave a hiss at her. Kikai spoke through hisses, "Be careful of your actions human remember Sesshomaru isn't here to protect you." She laughed. Sango stepped in front of Rin, "You lay a hand on her and Sesshomaru will be the one to have your head!"
At that all 7 demons shut their mouths for they all knew how strong the great demon Lord Sesshomaru was and his strength was double with the help of his mate, Ashaina. Sango turned to Rin. Rin spoke first, "I want to be of some help!" Sango heard a small snicker. Sango spoke lightly to Rin, "You will be of much help if you stay here to take care of Shukumei and Kohaku will be here too and so will Jinten who will be preparing his army."
Rin sighed and nodded reluctantly. Then she went into the castle her shoulders slumped and Shukumei greeted her as she entered. Kohaku said good luck to Sango, Miroku and the demons and he fallowed Rin into the castle. Kohaku walked next to a pouting Rin who seemed to be deep in thought. "You know it's for the best and they just don't want you to get hurt." He said trying to calm her. His efforts were to no avail for Rin still walked on seemingly not to listen. Kohaku sighed.
Rin suddenly jerked her head up wile she was walking through the castle with Kohaku, "I've got it! I know how I'll be able to go and help rescue Sesshomaru and Ashaina! And without getting caught too!" Kohaku did not like the sound of that.
Sango, Miroku mounted Kilara and they rode beside the other demon protectors as they past through the gate and off into the forests heading North.....Where the dragon demons were.
