Brotherhood of the Fox
Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or Inuyasha
Part Ten: Conclusion
The ground started shaking, and fire exploded out of cracks. The Spirit world looked like nothing more then a burning mass of stone on an exploding volcano. Everything was being destroyed, even the castle of the demon God fell victim to the ferocious fires.
Behind the hissing of steam excaping through the cracks in the ground, the sound of two horrified yells could be heard as Kagome and Botan screamed, but the sound ended as they found themselves floating inside of a light blue bubble.
"Fool, he'll destroy Spirit world with that much energy concentrated in one spot," Genkai said observing the situation from behind her protective barrier. Her old eyes were dark with despair, and her hand trembled from the effort of keeping the humans and defenseless demon safe.
"Is there nothing we can do?" Yukina asked holding her hand up against her chest, and watching King Enma expand from the extra power.
Genkai stared forward silently, refusing to answer the young ice demon. Yukina's eyes widened in fear before she sank to her knees and prayed for some sort of miracle.
Closer to the root of the destruction, Inuyasha watched as the demon God's skin blackened, and his eyes glowed red. But his fear was replaced by intense rage. The man had killed, murdered his brother! His blood began to boil at the thought of killing the God, and slowly his eyes reddened, his claws sharpened, and his fangs grew.
A silent void seemed to fall over the world, before Sango ended the tension. With a mighty cry, she flung her weapon at the demon God, but it was knocked harmlessly out of the way, where it shattered on impact.
"I've got this one," Miroku yelled removing the beads from his hand and exposing the void. Dust and rock flew into the void, but to the large God, the wind tunnel was nothing more then a strong breeze. Pulling out his large sword at his side, the God threw it toward the void. Miroku's eyes widened in fear before he was knocked to the side. The sword passed harmlessly over him. "Thanks," Miroku mumbled staring at Kuwabara's face as the two teenagers got to their feet. "That sword would have injured my wind tunnel if it had been sucked in," Miroku admitted.
"No problem," Kuwabara mumbled embarrassed before he grabbed Miroku and Sango, and dragged them over toward Genkai. "We can't do anything against that monster, but at least we'll be able to help Genkai protect the girls," Kuwabara pointed out getting an understanding nod from his two companions.
Yusuke watched Kuwabara make his escape before he took his position next to Hiei. "Well, I think it is about time we stop fooling around," Yusuke said getting an agreeing nod from Hiei. Together, the two slowly transformed into their demon forms.
Yusuke looked past his waist long black hair, before he got into a crouch, and started gathering energy for his attack. Next to him, Hiei unclothed the Jagan, and unwrapped the bandages around his arm. They were about to unleash their attacks when the two dog demon brothers leaped at King Enma.
"Fools!" Hiei yelled watching as they were easily swatted away like flies, but the two demons continued to get up, and attacked even more ferociously then before.
In the distance, the humans watched as the desperate fight continued. There eyes were reflecting rage and fear, but the most dominate look was determination. Even though they couldn't fight the demon like the other fighters outside of Genkai's barrier, they were still determined to do something.
"We need to get ride of the jewel shard," Miroku muttered watching the battle, "That is the only way that we will stand a chance."
"Leave that up to me," Kagome said pulling out her bow and arrows.
"Kagome, you're too far away to make an accurate shot," Miroku pointed out knowing that Kagome still wasn't all that good at her archery.
"I'll take you closer on Kirara," Sango offered getting on top of the fire cat.
"No," Botan said standing up with determination shining in her heartbroken eyes. "My oar is faster, and more maneuverable. I can get us closer, and unnoticed," Botan pointed out.
"But it will be too risky," Miroku objected.
"I don't care! All I want is to destroy that son of a bitch!" Botan said tears pouring down her face.
"Botan?" Yukina said placing one of her small hands on the taller girl's arm.
"He took everything away from me. I need to do this, for Kurama," Botan said hiccupping as her sobbing slowly began to cease.
Genkai smiled in understanding before she stared out at the battle. "It will be tough, but I agree that the skills of the ferry girls is better equipped to get closer and faster then a fire cat," Genkai said seeing a grateful smile cross the blue haired girl's face.
With stout determination, Botan materialized her oar. Leaping onto it like it was second nature, Botan hovered above the ground, waiting for Kagome to settle down behind her. As soon as Kagome was set, Botan took off.
"Good luck," Yukina mumbled watching as Botan slowly flew away on the oar with Kagome holding on for dear life.
Botan soared through the sky not caring about the danger. All she cared about was the fact that the monster in front of her killed Kurama, and she was going to make him pay. Behind her, Kagome clung to her waist, and had her eyes shut in fear. "How close do you need me to get?" Botan asked keeping her eyes fixed on King Enma's large form.
"I'm pretty accurate up to twenty feet away," Kagome said opening her eyes reluctantly in time to see the beam of fire explode directly in front of them.
Kagome closed her eyes, and held back a scream as Botan expertly dodged the fire by doing a flip in the sky. Before Kagome knew it, the oar came to a sudden stop.
"We are here Kagome," Botan announced coming to a halt in midair, and steadying the oar the best she could so Kagome could shoot unhindered.
"Please hit the target," Kagome silently prayed pulling back the string, and staring at the white glare were the jewel was embedded hidden from view from everybody but her.
Time seemed to stop as she released the arrow.
Inuyasha flew through the air, and landed roughly face first in the ground. When he lifted his head, he was no longer in his demonic form. "Damn," Inuyasha cursed before a white flash caught his sight. His golden eyes opened wide in horror as he recognized Kagome's arrow. "Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled as King Enma's large hand swung out and hit the two girl's on the oar. Their screams were heard as they were flung in the opposite direction from Inuyasha. "Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled trying to race toward the girl, but he was halted when Kagome's arrow hit its mark, and a white light exploded knocking shards outward like missiles.
Inuyasha fell to the ground as the shards cut across his skin like daggers. He cried out in pain, before he lifted his eyes toward were the God who was slowly shrinking back to normal.
"Now!" Inuyasha heard Yusuke yell before a large blue beam, and a black dragon merged into a powerful attack that hit King Enma fully in the chest.
Inuyasha watched in wonder as the dust settled to reveal the unconscious form of the demon God. But he had no time to celebrate as he raced toward where he was sure Kagome would be. He barely wanted to think about what he would find, as he raced across the damaged ground. "Please be okay Kagome," Inuyasha begged.
"Inuyasha!"
Inuyasha halted and stared feeling joy at the sight of Kagome racing toward him unharmed.
"How?" Inuyasha asked falling back as Kagome's body collided with his, and the girl slowly began to sob into his chest.
"Pathetic, she's safe now," Sesshomaru said appearing with Botan behind him.
"Sesshomaru," Inuyasha mumbled realization hitting him. "You saved her," Inuyasha mumbled in shock.
Sesshomaru looked at the human girl with the same sort of shock, as if he just realized what he had done.
"Thank you," Inuyasha said surprising the proud dog demon.
"Hn," Sesshomaru said turning around so that Inuyasha couldn't see the smile that crossed his face.
"Are you guys alright?" Miroku yelled as he and the rest of the group raced toward them.
"Yeah," Inuyasha said while Kagome stood up and faced the entrance of the castle, where the large door was slowly opening.
"Koenma?" Yusuke yelled as the tall teenage form of the demon prince appeared at the opening.
"No," Botan yelled racing toward the young lord as she recognized the bloody figure he was caring.
The group lowered their heads in regret as Koenma laid the fox's body on the ground near the group.
Yusuke slowly turned back to his human form, and Hiei's green skin faded to tan, and his eyes closed before the two of them started venting their sorrow in the only way they knew possible, by smashing whatever they could. Botan had her arms wrapped around the fox's neck, and she was sobbing harshly.
"Stop this, all of you," Sesshomaru yelled stepping forward, and gently removing Botan out of the way.
"What are you doing?" Inuyasha asked watching his brother as he removed the Tenseiga.
Sesshomaru ignored the question as his eyes narrowed in concentration. It didn't take long for Sesshomaru to see the two Gaki that were crawling on Kurama's body. With a quick swipe of his sword, the two messengers from hell were destroyed. Almost instantly Kurama took in a shallow breath. "Quickly heal him, but make sure that he remains unconscious until we have returned to our rightful time," Sesshomaru demanded watching protectively as Yukina rushed forward and started healing the worst of Kurama's injuries.
"Well I guess this is goodbye," Yusuke said gazing at the old well in fascination.
"For now," Sesshomaru said looking over to where Kurama's sleeping form was being held carefully by the orange haired human.
"Don't worry, we'll take him home to his human mother, so when he wakes up, he will think this was all just a really bad dream," Yusuke said giving Sesshomaru a thumbs up.
"For humans, you aren't too bad," Seshomaru said looking down the well before he leaped inside. His two smaller companions tucked safely at his side.
"Well goodbye to you too," Kuwabara huffed shifting Kurama carefully.
"Are you sure that this is the best thing to do?" Sango asked looking over at Yusuke's group.
"Yes. It will be better off if Kurama doesn't try to change the past incase it effects the present. As long as you stay, he will be tempted," Koenma pointed out, "but don't worry, you will be allowed free passage to roam this world whenever you need to," Koenma said.
"Well, that makes sense I guess," Inuyasha said throwing Kurama one last look, before he disappeared down the well. He was later joined by the rest of the group, the only one left was Kagome, who gave Kurama a soft kiss before she turned to face the rest of the group.
"Thank you," Kagome said before she too disappeared.
Yusuke's group watched them disappear before they left and headed their separate ways. Koenma returned back to spirit world, while Genkai and Yukina headed back to the temple. Hiei flitted off to who knows where, leaving Yusuke, Kuwabara and Botan to bring Kurama home. Back to where his family was waiting for him.
TBC.
Author's Endnote: Stop!!!! There is one more chapter left. It's the aftermath of this story, and if you want me to, I will post it. So review, and let me know what you think of this story. And yes I know it sounds really rushed, and I'm far from satisfied with this chapter. If anybody has any suggestions on how to improve it, I'd love to hear it. I also want to hear some suggestions for a sequel, if you guys want one. Let me know. . Thanks.