A Demon's Love

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Forward: After Naraku's death InuYasha and Kagome kept hunting for the remaining shards of the jewel. Miroku and Sango were married. 16 years later they have a son and daughter, their daughter Akira is a skilled demon exterminator like Sango.

Kagome's bike picked up speed going down the hill that led to Kaede's small village. "We're here". Kagome announced climbing off the bike when the reached the bottom. InuYasha had been sitting on the back of the bike and Shippo was sleeping in the basket. Shippo yawned and stretched. "Already"? He asked sleepily. Shippo remained in the basket and InuYasha walked beside Kagome as she wheeled the bike into the village. "KAGOME, INUYASHA"! They turned around to see Akria running toward them. "Oh Akria, hi". Said Kagome. Kagome was happy to see her. Akira hadn't changed much from the last time they had visited. She was Kagome's height with Miroku's dark blue eyes and thin black hair. It always amazed Kagome how such a small thin girl could fight large demons and win. She couldn't have weighed more than 120 pounds but she was smart and used her brain over brawn. Akira immediately hugged Kagome and then went to hug InuYasha. He tried to get away but Akira was faster and he found himself struggling to get out of her grip. Kagome laughed. "So". Said Kagome "Where are your parents"? "Home". Replied Akira "C'mon lets go, Mother and Father will be happy to see you. It's been so long since you were here last". InuYasha and Kagome followed Akira through the village until the came to a small hut at the edge of the village. Next to the hut was a large blossoming tree. Miroku and Sango sat under the tree enjoying the beautiful day. They noticed Kagome and InuYasha immediately. Miroku was the first to speak. "Your finally back, we thought you had forgotten about us". He said jokingly then rose to greet his friends. Sango stayed seated at the tree's base and Kagome went to sit with her. As Kagome got closer she noticed Sango was once again with child. Kagome sat down next to Sango and the two exchanged hugs. "Wow Sango, another one". Said Kagome. Sango nodded and smiled. She laughed "As if I already didn't have my hands full". Sango looked up to the top of the tree and so did Kagome. Shippo had already found Shoro at the top of the tree. Shoro was 8 years old and reminded Kagome of Sota; her younger brother. "Leave it to Shoro to be in a tree". Said Akira. She, Miroku, and InuYasha joined Sango and Kagome. The five of them sat there under the tree for at least an hour talking until Kaede showed up. "A villager told me ye and InuYasha had returned". "So how many shards were you able to acquire"? Kagome stood up smiling. "Since there were only a few left they were hard to find but we got the last of them". She then held out the completed Shikon jewel. Everyone immediately crowded Kagome. "I don't believe it". Said Miroku "It's whole again". " What are you going to do with it". Asked Sango "We haven't decided yet". Said Kagome. She handed the jewel to Kaede. "Until ye decide I shall put it in the shrine for safe keeping". Kaede then turned and began walking to the sacred jewels shrine. No sooner had she left when they spotted three men on horseback approaching the village. When the men were closer they could see the man in the middle was dressed elaborately and looked very important, the men on either side of him were wearing armor. "What do you think they want"? Said InuYasha. The men stopped in front of the group. "Can we help you". Asked Miroku. The Man on the right spoke. "We are looking for a demon slayer by the name of Sango". Sango stood "I am Sango". The three looked at Sango. "Oh, pardon us. We did not know you were expecting". "We were hoping that we could acquire your services". "You see we have had problems lately with a demon and we had hoped you would help but obviously.". He was cut off Akira who immediately was on her feet. "I perhaps could be of service to you". Said Akira "You see I am her daughter and I also am a demon slayer". The three men looked at each other and burst into laughter. "You". Said the important looking man. "We want to kill the demon, not feed him. You wouldn't stand a chance against great demon of the western lands". Akira was hurt but kept insisting. "I am strong". She said "Sir give me a chance to prove myself". The man was now annoyed with her. "Girl I'm am the lord of the western lands I have no time for you". With that he turned his horse to leave. Akira was angry now. "Stop". She said "I will prove I am worthy". "Send one of your men at me I shall fight him, and then you will see my strength". Kagome was surprised. Akira wasn't going to let them insult her and get away with it. "I told you I have no time for a small girl such as yourself"! He snapped "I won't let you leave until you have seen my true strength". The lord turned to the soldier on his right. "Teach that girl a lesson". He said bitterly. The muscular soldier dismounted his horse and came towards Akira. "It will be an honor". He said Akira came charging towards the soldier but as soon as she was in the reach of his arms he thrust out his fist hitting Akira square in the face. The punch sent her flying and she landed about two feet away. When the dust had cleared Akira laid there motionless. "Hah". He said I knew that wasn't going to be much of a fight. The soldier walked toward Akira. When his legs were close enough Akira swung her legs into his ankles tripping him the jumped up and had her sword to the soldier's neck before he even knew what happened. They all stood in awe of what Akira had just done. Akira put her sword back in its sheath( much to the relief of the soldier on the ground) and walked toward the lord. "I d don't believe it". He stuttered "You just defeated my strongest soldier". "Does that mean I am hired". Said Akira "Fine". Said the lord coldly "You will come back with us". "But I am not responsible if you are slaughtered by the demon". Akira turned back to InuYasha, Kagome, and her family to say goodbye. "I shouldn't be gone long". She said. Kaede's voice was then heard. "Ye will need a horse". She said leading a horse toward Akira "It is a long journey to the western kingdom". Akira smiled. "You saw the whole thing Lady Kaede"? She asked Kaede nodded. "Good luck to ye". She said helping Akira onto the horse. "Thank you". Akira replied as she rode off after the three men. When she reached the top of the hill she turned and waved goodbye and everyone waved back.