The God of the Demons
The Great Demon Inuyasha: Part 10
By B.C.
Powers that Reside…
Sesshoumaru stood up to ready himself for battle. Without lifting his gaze from Inuyasha's eye's, he reached out his only arm to push Nerumon away, but his arm went through the boy's body as though he was an illusion, and then the boy disappeared. He can choose when he wants to be touched?, thought Sesshoumaru.
Every muscle in Inuyasha's body was tensed and flaring from his anger. Inuyasha closed his eyes, and a green mist began to swirl around him. It completely concealed his image so that only his silhouette could be seen. After only a few seconds of this, the mist began to dissipate, and a fully clothed Inuyasha stood in its place. Sesshoumaru began a similar method for replenishing his clothes, only his was a swirling of green energy. After Sesshoumaru had finished regenerating his clothes, he raised his sword, Toukijin, and readied it for combat. That sword is becoming an obstacle, thought Inuyasha. I need a weapon. I need Tessaiga.
Inuyasha looked to his right where Tessaiga laid stabbed in the earth. Remembering his earlier encounter with its barrier, Inuyasha wondered if there is a way to get past it, and still use it. There had to be. With that, he decided to try. He bolted to his right as fast as his body would allow. Sesshoumaru sent huge waves of red jaki energy at Inuyasha. Inuyasha did his best to dodge them but his earlier wounds slowed him down, and he was struck across the face as a result. The impact of the energy to his face caused him to lose control of his jump and he ended up landing on his shoulder, only to slide for ten feet, tumbling and flipping the whole way. When he stopped, he was only short distance from Tessaiga. His left eye was completely filled with blood and he couldn't see from it. Inuyasha then realized he had bitten into Sesshoumaru's left eye earlier when they fought in their true form. Eye for an Eye, aye Sesshoumaru?
With his good eye Inuyasha looked to see Sesshoumaru slowly walking towards him. He then quickly turned his gaze to Tessaiga. Inuyasha pulled himself up so he could rest on his knees. He glared at the sword. Thinking of what to do. How can he wield it? Perhaps if he had more time to learn all the abilities he know posses as a Youkai, he wouldn't need it. But, as for right now, he doesn't know what he's capable of. He is stronger, but strength without skill is useless.
"I need you. I need your help Father." Inuyasha hissed to the sword. "I have finally become what I've dreamed, but I still need you." Sesshoumaru's footsteps grow louder. Inuyasha reaches out and grabs Tessaiga by its handle. Energy begins to burn and singe Inuyasha's hand. "Damn it Father. If you won't help me now, then it has all been for NOTHING! You gave me this sword to help and defend myself and the weak! I know that now, so you must help me now. Help Me Fight!"
The light of the sword became a blinding gold, and wind began to flow from the blade. Energy began to tendril out wildly, and now seemed to travel all through out Inuyasha's body. Inuyasha pulled the blade from the earth, and let lose a wild roar. He then lifted it up, and raised it to the sky. The blade transformed into its huge white blade with fur around its handle. Inuyasha's right arm armor changed shape to mix with the blade, as though the blade and his arm were now connected.
"Impossible." Sesshoumaru whispered. Inuyasha heard this, and glared at Sesshoumaru with his only open eye. The energy never stopped emitting from Inuyasha's body. Yellow bolts of energy flickered out from every inch. Inuyasha walked slowly towards Sesshoumaru, carrying his sword at his side.
"My God, that's…that's…" Azumanera whispered to herself.
With wide eyes and a mouth hanging open in awe, it was obvious Sesshoumaru was scared. He was not sure of what was going on, but he didn't like it. Sesshoumaru, in a reaction of fear, pointed Toukijin at Inuyasha again, but before he could finish his movement, Inuyasha was suddenly right in front of him. Sesshoumaru froze in shock. The two maintained eye contact. Inuyasha stared coldly while Sesshoumaru stared back wildly with panic in his eyes. Then suddenly Inuyasha raised Tessaiga and slashed it at Sesshoumaru. This caused a flash so bright it blinded Sesshoumaru, and dropped his sword. Sesshoumaru in a panic of blindness reached to the ground to reclaim his blade. He grabbed the handle and quickly swung it in Inuyasha's dirrection. Sesshoumaru could feel the firm resistance of a connected cut. "Got him", thought Sesshoumaru. There was silence. Slowly Sesshoumaru's vision began to return. He could make out two figures now. One was Inuyasha. It had to be, he was still glowing yellow. The other was Nerumon who was now glowing white. Sesshoumaru looked at his hand to see that he wasn't holding Toukijin, but Tenseiga. Sesshoumaru then realized he hadn't connected with Inuyasha, but with Nerumon.
"Inuyasha…" he growled. But it was too late, the trick had worked. The ungodly decrepit corpse was coming back to life. His tissue was regenerating and his body filling in to give the figure of a boy his age. Inuyasha suddenly noticed a strange noise. He looked past the floating glowing boy to see Azumanera crying her eyes out with tears of joy. The very wind seemed to change direction and immense wave of relief and joy seemed to poor from the sky like rain. Finally it was done. Nerumon was alive. Nerumon turned to see his mother. She floated behind him with crystal tears flowing down her face. She lowered towards him and wrapped her arms around his naked body, her kimono covering him. When she reopened her arms he was dressed in royal fashion, and looking very distinguished.
"Thank you, Inuyasha. There are no words to describe how much I appreciate what you've done for us." Inuyasha only bowed at Azumanera's words.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome screamed. Kirara landed not to far from where Inuyasha and Azumanera were, and Kagome was the first to dismount. Once on solid ground she ran towards Inuyasha, not caring about the energy that was surrounding his body.
"Kagome."
"You're so stupid." Kagome said while crying in Inuyasha's chest. "What if the sword wouldn't have worked? What if he did grab Toukijin? Don't you think about that?!" And she continued to cry.
"Kagome." Inuyasha said as he smiled. He then closed his eyes and rested his head on hers. Sango and Miroku with Shippo and Kirara walked towards Nerumon and Azumanera.
"Then now all that left is for you to be purified." Miroku said to Nerumon.
"I'm afraid it's not that simple." said Azumanera, and all eyes turned towards her. "I overestimated the power of this Shikkon shard. Apparently I used all the power it had to purify Inuyasha. I'm afraid there is nothing I can do for Nerumon."
"That's not true." said Sesshoumaru as he rose to his feet. "Inuyasha, you can give back the power that made you a Youkai." Inuyasha closed his eyes. He knew it was true. As much as he hated to admit it, somehow he knew it would end this way. Damn. Oh well, he thought, easy come easy go.
"Inuyasha?" Kagome said while staring into his eyes.
"Hey, you always said you liked me better as a Hanyou right?"
"Uhm" she said in agreement.
"Well then, there is only one thing I can do." He turned to face Azumanera. "Azumanera, take back what you've given me. I came here to help you. My father helped me to help you. It wouldn't be right for it to end like this."
Azumanera's face showed that she may burst into tears. She mouthed the words "thank you" to Inuyasha. She raised her arms and began praying. The yellow energy that was pouring from Inuyasha turned pink, and as before he was immersed in a ball of pink wind and light. After a few moments all went calm, and only the Hanyou Inuyasha remained. Kagome walked over to him, and raised him up off his knees.
"Are you okay?" she asked.
"I'm fine. Just a little weak."
Azumanera then turned her attention to her son Nerumon. Using the same spell and chant. Nerumon was engulfed in the pink ball of wind and light. It was beautiful to Inuyasha. The flickering of light and the way it seemed to swirl around and through the boy was absolutely mesmerizing. Soon, it was finished and as the smoke cleared a strong young boy stood in its wake. His hair was long with two thick braids in front and the remaining hair in a braided pony tail in the back. His eyes were a bright green with white centers. He seemed taller and thicker than before. He wore a lavish kimono of black silk with intricate golden flower deigns. His face looked wise and manly, so much so that he looked older, mush older. As Inuyasha noticed this, he looked at Azumanera whose face showed absolute horror.
To Be Continued…
Authors Notes:
I'd like to start by apologizing for the incredible delay of this chapter (college is rather demanding), and I hope this makes up for it. Now the important thing. For those of you who are ready for this to end, just imagine that Nerumon is alive, well, and happy; that Azumanera goes to the heavens; and that Inuyasha and the gang go on to their usual wacky lives. As for the rest of you, this is gunna get deep.As usual, thanks for reading, and you criticism is ALWAYS welcome whether good or bad. Thanks again.
P.S. I've made some changes to all the old chapters. Nothing big, just fixing a few BIG errors, and making the sentences a little smoother. Peace.