Chapter Sixteen- Stand of courage.
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Kagome strung another arrow carefully into the bow. Her arms began to shake and she felt the splitting pain in her shoulder as the wound opened more and the blood leaked out. Her kimono sleeve was soaked and dripping, the heavy smell of blood filled around her. She knew what would happen and she couldnt help but smile just a bit.
Funny.
She thought.
The same wound that caused Kikyou's demise the first time now threatens to pull me into death as well.
She shook her head. She couldnt think like that. She couldnt die. Not until she saved Serenity and assured the Shikon no tama. That was her only priority at the moment. She winced as another wave of pain settled on her, shaking her core. It was more then she could bare and her arrow fell from the bow. It was all she could do to stop from falling to her knees. She stumbled a bit, unsteady, before she regained her balanced. Her breathing became quicker and heavy and a small puddle of blood splashed as she stepped into it.
"Kagome!"
She heard a voice yell and she looked up, wide eyed, as she saw the injured Inuyasha rushing towards her. Narahiko's laugh echoed in her ears as he watched the priestess almost fall once more.
"Inuyasha."
Kagome stuttered as her vision began to go black for a moment.
No, I can not allow Inuyasha near me. He will not let me fight and I have to. I am the only one that can save her..
Words echoed in her mind from long ago. From the battle with Naraku when she found out the truth of herself and the jewel.
You hold the power..it was created from your being as well...my reincarnation...
Midoriko had spoken these words into the depths of her mind. Had given her hope and power to defeat Naraku. She had to call upon that now. She had to be strong. But still, she wished she could hear Midoriko's words once more. Inuyasha was getting closer and Kagome was regaining her ground. Then she saw it. From behind Inuyasha she saw a glimmer of light. She saw it reflecting off a claw and her eyes widened. She had to save Inuyasha.
"Sit boy!"
She called and immediately Inuyasha went face first into the ground. A groan met her ears as Inuyasha started to lift his head. Right above his ear came the claw, slicing a little bit of his hair off. Inuyasha felt the rush of air pass over his head and his eyes widened. Serenity came to a screeching halt in front of Kagome.
"Serenity."
Kagome said in a whisper. A twisted smile appeared on Serenity's face. No, this was not the same daughter she had known. Her baby was gone. She had to get her back. Serenity raised a claw, threateningly to Kagome, whose eyes widened as she did so.
"Serenity."
She whispered again. She couldnt hurt her. She was her baby. But she couldnt let Serenity kill her. For she knew that once Serenity came to, if she did, it would destroy her. Also, she was the only one that could save her. She didnt want to hurt her, but if it came to it, she would have to. Not enough to kill her just to subdue her.
"Serenity!"
Came the voice of Narahiko from the background. Serenity gave Kagome a sickening smile and jumped, doing a back flip, landing on the branch beside her 'master'. She bowed and her eyes closed, showing respect to him. It sickened and pained Kagome to see her daughter like this. But soon she would have her daughter back. She knew it. Narahiko laughed once more and held his hand out, opening it. Inside, glowing with a mix of malice and purity, was the Shikon no tama. Kagome's eyes widened once more.
What was he planning to do?
Narahiko laughed once more and closed his hands.
"Do not forget, miko. I hold Serenity's very life in my hand. Cross me and I will shatter her from the inside out."
These words struck Kagome hard. She did not know that he held such power over her daughter. Control yes, ability to kill her with just a wish, she feared. She picked up her bow and arrow and strung one. He wouldnt kill her, not yet. For if he killed her, then he would have no leverage over her and he would be easily defeated. No, it was to big a gamble. She lowered her bow, pain scorching her again. She saw from the corner of her eye, Inuyasha start to rise. Kagome lowered her head.
"What do you want from me?"
She asked. Narahiko smiled his twisted smile of hate and happiness at her vulnerability. His vision glanced at Inuyasha then at her.
"Kill Inuyasha."
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Through the mountains, pass the many trees and the deep lakes of water, to a waterfall that glistened in the pale moonlight. The sounds of snoring and moving about could be heard behind the waterfall. Someone was trying to get out.
"Shit."
Came the whisper of a curse from inside the water. The voice was feminine and small at the moment. Into the darkness you could make out a figure, carefully and slowly jumping over the scattered bodies of the clan in which she came.
"Quiet Mina."
Came the suddle steady voice of someone waiting at the edge of the waterfall. The pale moonlight shown on this person. He was tall and his arms muscular, the water dripping from them as he stood half in and half out of the waterfall. He wore brown fabric clothing with green lining. A tail was wrapped around his waist, the tip of it flicking back and forth just a bit. His arms were folded across his chest, his long black hair half in a ponytail but falling loosely around his face, slightly covering his shocking ocean blue eyes. His ears twitched and a smile of amusement crossed his face as he watched the stumbling girl.
"Mina, hurry before father wakes."
He said his eyes narrowing a bit as his ears picked up, looking for the sound of his fathers breathing change. Mina grumbled some about being rushed. She held back a growl as she jumped over the last body.
"Fine, im here ready to go?"
She asked in a small voice. Mina was of medium height, coming up to about his neck. Long amber hair fell around her shoulders, half covering her face. A thin head dress of flowers braided into the top part of her hair. She wore a green dress that ended three inched above her knee and had a slit at the side. A few cuts in it showed her tanned skin. Her eyes were a shocking dark green color that danced in the moonlight.
"Yeah, lets go."
Said the guy as he motioned for Mina to follow. The ran from the cave with amazing speed, the water flying from their hair. A smile spread across their face as the wind blew their hair about their faces.
"Where are we going?"
Mina asked as she began to slow down. He came to a screeching halt beside her.
"You felt it to? I know you did."
He said. Mina scrunched her face as she looked at him through the corner of her eye. She lowered her gaze for a moment then shook her head, looking back up at him.
"Im not sure what I felt."
She admitted shaking her head.
"What did you feel Akirou?"
Mina asked, a bit of fear in her voice. Akirou sighed and gave his little sister a smile. She was growing fast and a lot of the men in the clan would love to sink their teeth into her.err.in a mate way. She seemed to not care or notice that way they drooled over her when she walked into the room. She could match wits and strength with anyone in the clan, and it helped that she was the daughter of the leader. He ruffled her hair a bit, she growled and pulled away.
"Dont worry about it rascal."
He said with a smirk. She was so worried that their father was going to catch them and they would be in trouble. He had told them before not to wonder from the clans land. Especially in this time, when youkais fought one another for power in every place. It was not such a power struggle as it had been during the fight of the Shikon no tama. Akirou growled. His father had told him about this. About the powerful miko who had been able to purify the shards and keep them safe. He had even said that he had known her. Akirou himself, was not to sure. He was not so sure he believed that such a human could exist, not with as much power as his father was making out.
"What do you mean dont worry!"
Mina's angry voice rang in his ears. He winced and bit and turned to her.
"Exactly what I said. Dont worry."
Mina gave him a sour look and then she froze. Akirou look at her, his eyes widened as he saw a figure form behind her. He caught the scent and he looked down a bit.
"Father."
He said, raising his head to look at his father in the eye. Mina turned around a bit shaking. She took a step back towards Akirou.
"F-father,"
She stuttered. Eyes pierced through the fog that surrounded them as the figure came into the pale moonlight.
"Hm, and what are you doing out here when I have told you so many times not to leave the clan."
Came the calm roughish voice of their father. Akirou smirked. He had called him father, force of habit he was sure. Mina was the only one in the clan that called him father anymore. Akirou has stopped that a while ago, though at times it would slip. He straightened up and looked his father in the eye.
"We are going after the Shikon no tama. I am sure that you of all people have felt its pull."
Akirou said calmly as his fathers eyes focused on him.
"Hai, I have."
He started and stopped. He started to think of the past and his first encounter with the miko who protected over the Shikon jewel. And of course the mut dog youkai that protected her. Kagome, his beautiful Kagome. He had not seen her sense days before the final battle. Her words had stung him then, but now was different. If the jewel was back then so was she. Though he was mated, unwillingly it seemed at times, and he had his cubs, he couldnt deny that he still felt for her. The pull of the jewel was all that he needed to know, but he wasnt sure he should go. He had to be the leader and give a good example. Chasing after lost love would not be one, plus his kids. But if Akirou and Mina had already decided to go after it, why not accompany them?
"Well what do you say, Kouga?"
Akirou asked. Kouga smirked.
"Lets go, just dont wake your mother." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DUN DUN DUN! And thats the next chappie for you. I know, im evil leaving it this way. Hehehe.But at least you know now (If you havent guessed) That even after the battle with Narahiko the story wont be over! I have decided to make it longer! ^_^;; I hope you will like it. And for all you people who wanted me to.I brought in KOUGA! And his children.most of you said to give him a son, well all of you did.so I did one better and gave him a son and a daughter, youll see why. ^_~ Now to reviews!
inulover4ever101- I think many a people hope that, just see what happens ^_^ Thanks for r/r
kagomehigurashi12- thank you, I hope you like this one. ^_^
Kagome takes over the wor- Thanks, I plan to make this a simi long story so a lot more to come. Thank you for r/r ^_^
LadyKoneko- *blinks* uh.thanks for r/r hope you like this chappie. ^_^
MiccA- *blinks* A new reveiwer? HOPE YOU LIKE! ^_^ Thanks for r/r
inuyasha-girly-2007- Sorry, a good author leaves a person hanging.or thats what I heard. Hehe..thanks for r/r and I sorry I havent got around to reading your story yet but its at the top of my list. ^_^
Mono(ZSilver)- *blinks and backs away* Your a VERY hyper person arent you..;; hope you like this chappie.thanks for r/r ^_^
Fairies Hope- hehehe, me sorry but I had to leave a cliffy it was my duty as a author! Ok. so maybe no one believes that but still.^_^ Thanks for r/r and I hope you like this chappie
the hitokiri battousai himura- another new reviewer? YAY! MY STORIES GETTING MORE PEOPLE!!!!! ;; hope you like this chappie, thanks for r/r ^_^
Fujiwara no Sai- thanks for the review and to answer your question, no Serenity is not Sesshoumarus daughter she is Inuyasha, I know that she should be ¼ youkai instead of ½ but I made it to be like that because of her miko side, it confusing I know but to clear it up, Inuyasha is her father and she is ½ youkai and ½ miko human. Thanks for the review ^_^
ok now that thats done! @_@ do many reviews. Im glad everyone likes my story even if its a bit confusing at times. Ill try to get the next chappie up asap. I made good and finished this one and the next chappie to my Yu Yu Hakusho story- Key of Eternity, all in ONE day! ^_^ Well, g2g ja ne!
~Shadow Amaya~
Kagome strung another arrow carefully into the bow. Her arms began to shake and she felt the splitting pain in her shoulder as the wound opened more and the blood leaked out. Her kimono sleeve was soaked and dripping, the heavy smell of blood filled around her. She knew what would happen and she couldnt help but smile just a bit.
Funny.
She thought.
The same wound that caused Kikyou's demise the first time now threatens to pull me into death as well.
She shook her head. She couldnt think like that. She couldnt die. Not until she saved Serenity and assured the Shikon no tama. That was her only priority at the moment. She winced as another wave of pain settled on her, shaking her core. It was more then she could bare and her arrow fell from the bow. It was all she could do to stop from falling to her knees. She stumbled a bit, unsteady, before she regained her balanced. Her breathing became quicker and heavy and a small puddle of blood splashed as she stepped into it.
"Kagome!"
She heard a voice yell and she looked up, wide eyed, as she saw the injured Inuyasha rushing towards her. Narahiko's laugh echoed in her ears as he watched the priestess almost fall once more.
"Inuyasha."
Kagome stuttered as her vision began to go black for a moment.
No, I can not allow Inuyasha near me. He will not let me fight and I have to. I am the only one that can save her..
Words echoed in her mind from long ago. From the battle with Naraku when she found out the truth of herself and the jewel.
You hold the power..it was created from your being as well...my reincarnation...
Midoriko had spoken these words into the depths of her mind. Had given her hope and power to defeat Naraku. She had to call upon that now. She had to be strong. But still, she wished she could hear Midoriko's words once more. Inuyasha was getting closer and Kagome was regaining her ground. Then she saw it. From behind Inuyasha she saw a glimmer of light. She saw it reflecting off a claw and her eyes widened. She had to save Inuyasha.
"Sit boy!"
She called and immediately Inuyasha went face first into the ground. A groan met her ears as Inuyasha started to lift his head. Right above his ear came the claw, slicing a little bit of his hair off. Inuyasha felt the rush of air pass over his head and his eyes widened. Serenity came to a screeching halt in front of Kagome.
"Serenity."
Kagome said in a whisper. A twisted smile appeared on Serenity's face. No, this was not the same daughter she had known. Her baby was gone. She had to get her back. Serenity raised a claw, threateningly to Kagome, whose eyes widened as she did so.
"Serenity."
She whispered again. She couldnt hurt her. She was her baby. But she couldnt let Serenity kill her. For she knew that once Serenity came to, if she did, it would destroy her. Also, she was the only one that could save her. She didnt want to hurt her, but if it came to it, she would have to. Not enough to kill her just to subdue her.
"Serenity!"
Came the voice of Narahiko from the background. Serenity gave Kagome a sickening smile and jumped, doing a back flip, landing on the branch beside her 'master'. She bowed and her eyes closed, showing respect to him. It sickened and pained Kagome to see her daughter like this. But soon she would have her daughter back. She knew it. Narahiko laughed once more and held his hand out, opening it. Inside, glowing with a mix of malice and purity, was the Shikon no tama. Kagome's eyes widened once more.
What was he planning to do?
Narahiko laughed once more and closed his hands.
"Do not forget, miko. I hold Serenity's very life in my hand. Cross me and I will shatter her from the inside out."
These words struck Kagome hard. She did not know that he held such power over her daughter. Control yes, ability to kill her with just a wish, she feared. She picked up her bow and arrow and strung one. He wouldnt kill her, not yet. For if he killed her, then he would have no leverage over her and he would be easily defeated. No, it was to big a gamble. She lowered her bow, pain scorching her again. She saw from the corner of her eye, Inuyasha start to rise. Kagome lowered her head.
"What do you want from me?"
She asked. Narahiko smiled his twisted smile of hate and happiness at her vulnerability. His vision glanced at Inuyasha then at her.
"Kill Inuyasha."
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Through the mountains, pass the many trees and the deep lakes of water, to a waterfall that glistened in the pale moonlight. The sounds of snoring and moving about could be heard behind the waterfall. Someone was trying to get out.
"Shit."
Came the whisper of a curse from inside the water. The voice was feminine and small at the moment. Into the darkness you could make out a figure, carefully and slowly jumping over the scattered bodies of the clan in which she came.
"Quiet Mina."
Came the suddle steady voice of someone waiting at the edge of the waterfall. The pale moonlight shown on this person. He was tall and his arms muscular, the water dripping from them as he stood half in and half out of the waterfall. He wore brown fabric clothing with green lining. A tail was wrapped around his waist, the tip of it flicking back and forth just a bit. His arms were folded across his chest, his long black hair half in a ponytail but falling loosely around his face, slightly covering his shocking ocean blue eyes. His ears twitched and a smile of amusement crossed his face as he watched the stumbling girl.
"Mina, hurry before father wakes."
He said his eyes narrowing a bit as his ears picked up, looking for the sound of his fathers breathing change. Mina grumbled some about being rushed. She held back a growl as she jumped over the last body.
"Fine, im here ready to go?"
She asked in a small voice. Mina was of medium height, coming up to about his neck. Long amber hair fell around her shoulders, half covering her face. A thin head dress of flowers braided into the top part of her hair. She wore a green dress that ended three inched above her knee and had a slit at the side. A few cuts in it showed her tanned skin. Her eyes were a shocking dark green color that danced in the moonlight.
"Yeah, lets go."
Said the guy as he motioned for Mina to follow. The ran from the cave with amazing speed, the water flying from their hair. A smile spread across their face as the wind blew their hair about their faces.
"Where are we going?"
Mina asked as she began to slow down. He came to a screeching halt beside her.
"You felt it to? I know you did."
He said. Mina scrunched her face as she looked at him through the corner of her eye. She lowered her gaze for a moment then shook her head, looking back up at him.
"Im not sure what I felt."
She admitted shaking her head.
"What did you feel Akirou?"
Mina asked, a bit of fear in her voice. Akirou sighed and gave his little sister a smile. She was growing fast and a lot of the men in the clan would love to sink their teeth into her.err.in a mate way. She seemed to not care or notice that way they drooled over her when she walked into the room. She could match wits and strength with anyone in the clan, and it helped that she was the daughter of the leader. He ruffled her hair a bit, she growled and pulled away.
"Dont worry about it rascal."
He said with a smirk. She was so worried that their father was going to catch them and they would be in trouble. He had told them before not to wonder from the clans land. Especially in this time, when youkais fought one another for power in every place. It was not such a power struggle as it had been during the fight of the Shikon no tama. Akirou growled. His father had told him about this. About the powerful miko who had been able to purify the shards and keep them safe. He had even said that he had known her. Akirou himself, was not to sure. He was not so sure he believed that such a human could exist, not with as much power as his father was making out.
"What do you mean dont worry!"
Mina's angry voice rang in his ears. He winced and bit and turned to her.
"Exactly what I said. Dont worry."
Mina gave him a sour look and then she froze. Akirou look at her, his eyes widened as he saw a figure form behind her. He caught the scent and he looked down a bit.
"Father."
He said, raising his head to look at his father in the eye. Mina turned around a bit shaking. She took a step back towards Akirou.
"F-father,"
She stuttered. Eyes pierced through the fog that surrounded them as the figure came into the pale moonlight.
"Hm, and what are you doing out here when I have told you so many times not to leave the clan."
Came the calm roughish voice of their father. Akirou smirked. He had called him father, force of habit he was sure. Mina was the only one in the clan that called him father anymore. Akirou has stopped that a while ago, though at times it would slip. He straightened up and looked his father in the eye.
"We are going after the Shikon no tama. I am sure that you of all people have felt its pull."
Akirou said calmly as his fathers eyes focused on him.
"Hai, I have."
He started and stopped. He started to think of the past and his first encounter with the miko who protected over the Shikon jewel. And of course the mut dog youkai that protected her. Kagome, his beautiful Kagome. He had not seen her sense days before the final battle. Her words had stung him then, but now was different. If the jewel was back then so was she. Though he was mated, unwillingly it seemed at times, and he had his cubs, he couldnt deny that he still felt for her. The pull of the jewel was all that he needed to know, but he wasnt sure he should go. He had to be the leader and give a good example. Chasing after lost love would not be one, plus his kids. But if Akirou and Mina had already decided to go after it, why not accompany them?
"Well what do you say, Kouga?"
Akirou asked. Kouga smirked.
"Lets go, just dont wake your mother." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
DUN DUN DUN! And thats the next chappie for you. I know, im evil leaving it this way. Hehehe.But at least you know now (If you havent guessed) That even after the battle with Narahiko the story wont be over! I have decided to make it longer! ^_^;; I hope you will like it. And for all you people who wanted me to.I brought in KOUGA! And his children.most of you said to give him a son, well all of you did.so I did one better and gave him a son and a daughter, youll see why. ^_~ Now to reviews!
inulover4ever101- I think many a people hope that, just see what happens ^_^ Thanks for r/r
kagomehigurashi12- thank you, I hope you like this one. ^_^
Kagome takes over the wor- Thanks, I plan to make this a simi long story so a lot more to come. Thank you for r/r ^_^
LadyKoneko- *blinks* uh.thanks for r/r hope you like this chappie. ^_^
MiccA- *blinks* A new reveiwer? HOPE YOU LIKE! ^_^ Thanks for r/r
inuyasha-girly-2007- Sorry, a good author leaves a person hanging.or thats what I heard. Hehe..thanks for r/r and I sorry I havent got around to reading your story yet but its at the top of my list. ^_^
Mono(ZSilver)- *blinks and backs away* Your a VERY hyper person arent you..;; hope you like this chappie.thanks for r/r ^_^
Fairies Hope- hehehe, me sorry but I had to leave a cliffy it was my duty as a author! Ok. so maybe no one believes that but still.^_^ Thanks for r/r and I hope you like this chappie
the hitokiri battousai himura- another new reviewer? YAY! MY STORIES GETTING MORE PEOPLE!!!!! ;; hope you like this chappie, thanks for r/r ^_^
Fujiwara no Sai- thanks for the review and to answer your question, no Serenity is not Sesshoumarus daughter she is Inuyasha, I know that she should be ¼ youkai instead of ½ but I made it to be like that because of her miko side, it confusing I know but to clear it up, Inuyasha is her father and she is ½ youkai and ½ miko human. Thanks for the review ^_^
ok now that thats done! @_@ do many reviews. Im glad everyone likes my story even if its a bit confusing at times. Ill try to get the next chappie up asap. I made good and finished this one and the next chappie to my Yu Yu Hakusho story- Key of Eternity, all in ONE day! ^_^ Well, g2g ja ne!
~Shadow Amaya~