Akida- Arigatou I'm glad you toke the time to read and ::gasp:: review it even! ::happy dance::. Well, it was the first chapter so not much action, and hanging on the edge stuff. Fortunately its rare for me to have writers block, seeing as I'm an insomniac and I get most of my best ideas when I'm staring at a T.V. screen at 1:00 am. Strange way to get inspiration, but heck whatever works, works!
Disclaimer- ::Nasty glare::………..erg ::grumble grumble::……..fine! I don't own Inuyahsa or any other of the brilliant creations of Ms Rumiko.
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In the tranquil sky above, a crow wheeled lazily upon the thermals, spiraling higher into the vast blue expanse to survey the plains below. It was odd how he could tell when certain death was close at hand, and he waited and watched knowing that patience would reward him.
The crow had no knowledge of how correct he was, and the subtle peace before the storm prevailed around the group. Although the momentary battle between Kagome and Inuyasha had subsided (with the aid of a few 'sits'), the sulky dog-demon was to bent on continuing on without rest. Thoroughly exhausted Miroku dozed as he slumped against a rock, watching Shippo occupy himself by playing with Kirara, smiling slightly at the kitsune child but let his eyes wander to Sango subconsciously.
What's he smiling about?
Sango mused uneasily as she caught a glimpse of Miroku's wandering gaze, and frowned as she followed his eyes to her chest.
That hentai! No wonder he's grinning, I'll bash his face in for this-.
She snapped from her thoughts as the monk stood suddenly, an agitated look on his features as he searched the foliage behind him. She tilted her head and paced to his side whispering softly.
"Sir monk, what is it that troubles you?" She didn't get an answer for a long time, and felt that the others had finally noticed the rigidly standing monk. Kagome walked to the two hearing Inuyasha follow her slowly, and tapped Miroku's shoulder as she to surveyed the surrounding forest.
"….Something's there…." He said at length narrowing his eyes in concentration, as the others took note of his agitation and migrated over
"Kagome, think it's a demon," Inuyasha said hopefully his hand inching towards the swords scabbard.
"It-it could be but it doesn't have any shards as far as I can tell-"
"Nani? None at all!" Inuyasha nearly gagged.
"No, I don't sense any-"
"Augh, you've got to be kidding me, what's the point in fighting it then!?"
"She speaks the truth Inuyasha" Miroku said feeling the unseen threat draw nearer to them, and tightened his grip on the staff. "Whatever it is, appears to be surprisingly powerfulf…its presence seems somewhat familiar to me though."
A familiar presence?!
Sango hefted her Boomerang bone, and Inuyasha drew the now transformed Tetsusaiga, pulling Kagome behind himself protectively as she readied an arrow. A deathly silence followed as all indications of life faded, and a heavy tension hung in the air. Almost as suddenly as it began, the sudden hush was smothered by a tearing wail and a crashing noise.
The group gapped at the thing that loomed from the forest, and paced backwards in a unit as it advanced. This demon was composed of what appeared to be a mass of globular tentacles, and wreathed about with a mind of their own as they covered the being from head to toe.
"What the hell is that!?" Inuyasha gasped as he balanced the swords weight searching for a weak spot.
"Is it a demon," Shippo whimpered as he looked over Kagome's shoulder.
"Keh well whatever it is, it's officially dead!!"
The dog demon bolted towards the beast in a zigzag patter to avoid any direct hits, and held the Wolfs Fang level with the swiftly passing ground. Turning his body around sharply as he made for a supposed opening with a horizontal slash, hoping that there was something tangible below this odd mass. Yelping in surprise as he found himself dangling in a tangle of twisting flesh, and thrashed about wildly with his claws. He broke free from his attacker and landed a good distance away, his mind trying to figure out what had happened while spitting out random bits of the stuff that had entered his mouth.
What the?!- What the hell is that thing!! It's like it doesn't have any shape under there!
As Miroku pondered whether or not to use his Kaze'ana, he continued to keep a safe distance from the creature, not wanting to be in the same predicament as Inuyasha was last. He struck out with his staff not surprised to see the gap he had caused close over, but looked back quickly at the hole before it closed, and caught a glimpse of what he thought was the body of a very familiar demon form. He groaned slightly as he saw a large familiar gash made by a huge sword, and dodged another wrathful strike from his attacker.
I had a feeling this wouldn't bode well. If that is indeed the same demon we slew the day before, how is it that it's right before us now?
~*~*Flashback*~*~
"Now you die Inuyasha!!" The enraged demon screamed as it lunged towards Inuyasha as he fell to the ground in a bloody heap.
"Stay back!" Miroku called towards the demon hoping to get his attention. He had figured out its weakness; a sharpened iron rod had been thrust through its back, and lay imbedded in his flesh along with a Shikon Shard. Thus was the cause of his ability to manipulate anything even remotely metallic, making for a difficult battle as they dodged numerous missiles.
The demon was slow to realize that the voice had come from behind, and it wasn't until Miroku leapt to the air, attempting to drive the rod further into the demons flesh that he turned. Although it successfully clawed at the airborne monk, it twisted itself up by the legs in doing so, and inevitably turned and fell to the ground on his 'back'.
Miroku cringed as the creature howled in agony, turning away from the protruding rod in its chest, and finally lay still in the steadily growing pools of blood, its supposed slayer standing uneasily to his feet, turning to see Kagome rush towards the fallen dog-demon as he glared at the carcass of the demon.
"Inuyasha!" Kagome cried as she ran to his side, anxiously glancing to the gapping wound in his chest.
"F-forget about it I'll live but that demon's not so lucky," he said through clenched teeth as he turned to the haggard looking monk.
"You fool! You could've been cleaved in two, what the heck were you thinking you idiot!!"
"I just had a feeling that would work," he started slowly. "The rod was there for a reason, and boosted by the Shikon Jewel's powers it became his weapon of choice, but it could also serve in breaking through his so called iron defenses. Gomen nasai Inuyasha…..I did not mean to worry you so," he said bowing slightly.
"Wha-…Oh give me a break! Why on earth would I be worried about a lecherous nut like you anyway, I wouldn't object to defending one less weakling at all!"
Kagome popped a few nerves as she gave him a death glare, and was about to 'sit' him when a grated voice that resounded over the group.
"Augh! Hey I'm injured you stupid wench," came an angry growl of protest.
"Fools!!"Cried a resonating voice cutting off further conversation.
"I will not die so easily!! I will kill you monk and all others who follow you, I will return to bask in your screams of agony as your pitiful life is wrenched from you! That is the only death you deserve for slaying a demon such as I! You shall suffer as I have suffered, and the winds of hell shall sing as they witness your demise!!"
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How can this be?!, the monk's thoughts screamed.
He was slain we watched him die. Is it possible that his soul cannot rest until it has accomplished its goal? Hate and malice may be the only things that drive this demon now...but how do we defeat such a foe?
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Akida-Phew hope this chapter sounded a little more interesting, still working on the "cliffhanger" abilities. Well what are you waiting for? Review for Akida!