Chapter Twenty One- The beginning of Two battles.
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Inuyasha froze in fear as the scent of the blood change caught his nose and Serenity's appearance his eyes. She had changed, just as he had so long ago. What had kept her demonic blood in check before, Inuyasha did not know. Perhaps it was Kagome, though now she was quickly fading. Should he just leave all this up to Serenity? Should he leave his loves life in the hands of his daughter. He had never been the one to back down and let someone else fight, but time can change a soul. Especially a long time in pain. But.he knew. He could not leave her like this. The demonic blood was to pure for her hanyou body, she would be destroyed. Inuyasha took a deep breath and took a step forward.
"Serenity!"
He called, his voice as firm as he could make it, his eyes glancing behind him every few seconds at Kagomes pale form. Serenity set there, her silver hair blowing in her face. Then.she spoke.
"Inuyasha."
She said in a flat tone, her voice flowing with power. Inuyasha could hear the demonic blood within her words, and he winced at it.
"Inuyasha, take my mother and go."
She said. Inuyasha stood there surprised a bit. He remembered when he turned full youkai. All he could think about was the kill. How was it that she seemed as though she still had a level head.
"Serenity."
Inuyasha said in a soft voice. Thinking for a moment and shaking his head.
"No. I will not leave you. Kagome wouldnt want me to."
Serenity's head shot up at his words, her dark red eyes burning into his golden ones. She looked of pure evil and the vibe she was giving off was mixed power. Inuyasha's eyes widened but he stayed his ground. He would not leave. Just then, a familiar yet forgotten scent caught his nose and with a growl he turned around to see Kouga standing there, his black hair blowing slightly with two shadows behind him. He looked unchanged, though Inuyasha could see some wisdom in his eyes. Kouga looked at his surrounding, the thick aroma of Kagomes blood filling his nose.
Mutt face.
He said to himself, as he saw Inuyasha standing there. But, he did not see Kagome near him. Panic flooded him. Was she alright? Her blood was so thick in the air.
"Inuyasha, where is Kagome!"
Kouga said, his voice holding anger and his eyes hate as he looked at him. Inuyasha returned the look, old grudges being brought into his mind. But, with that was some resistance. It was not the time to start a fight with Kouga. Kagomes life was on the line.
"Shut up you stupid wolf."
He said turning back around. Kouga blinked once, twice and growled. Did the mutt just dismiss him? Kouga was not going to stand for that. Just then, as he was about to charge at Inuyasha, a hand was placed upon his shoulder. He turned, seeing Mina with a scared look in her eyes. She pointed her delicate yet deadly fingers to a small lump upon the ground behind Inuyasha. Kouga looked, his eyes widening.
"Kagome!"
He yelled, taking off at full speed to her body. Inuyasha intersected him. Standing tall and firm opposing him.
"Leave her alone."
He said in a low threatening voice. Kouga passed this over, anger filling him.
"What have you done to my Kagome!"
He demanded, not even hearing the faint surprise gasps coming from his children. For they did not know that Kouga still loved Kagome.
"Get off it! I would never hurt her."
Inuyasha's voice faded with the last part as tears threatened his eyes. But he had, at the order of her, he had hit her with his attack. A laughter rang out around them, and all eyes turned to Narahiko.
"Neh, but you did Inuyasha. You hit that wench with your attack. You killed her."
Inuyasha's and Kougas eyes widened. Inuyasha didnt want to believe it. No, he had not killed her, she was still breathing. He would never have done it had she not demanded to save their daughter. Kouga looked at Inuyasha in burning hate. He knew not whom Narahiko was, but not that he had calmed down a bit he could smell Kagome's blood upon him. There was not a doubt in Kougas mind that Inuyasha was the reason Kagomes heart beat was so small and slowly fading. Tears surfaced at Kougas eyes as well. Kagome..
"Inuyasha! You lie! You hurt Kagome and now you shall pay by my hand. Something I should have done long ago."
Kouga crouched down low, placing his left foot a bit behind him. Inuyasha would die by his hand for this, there was no questioning it. Inuyasha didnt want to fight him to tell the truth. He wanted to get the Shikon jewel from Narahiko first, then he would take care of the meddling wolf, but it seemed he had not a choice in the matter. So he would leave it up to Serenity? No, the fight with Kouga would have to wait. Inuyasha, turned his back on him.
"I dont have time for this. Im fighting someone else if you havent noticed."
He said, his voice calm and collective though anger raged within him like a dieing ocean. Kouga couldnt believe his ears. Was mutt face backing down from a challenge.
"Oh, you will fight me you mutt."
He muttered, kicking off from the ground and heading straight at Inuyasha. But before he could attack, a chilling angry voice stopped him.
"Enough!!!"
Kouga stopped his attack mid way, Inuyasha turned back, Narahiko looked at her in surprise, and Mina and Akirou blinked and turned that was as well. There stood Serenity, her anger reaching its peak so they all could feel it. She was glowing with a red aura, her power surpassing even Inuyasha's. Her eyes, as red as blood and her hair blowing from her power. She had her eyes fixed intently on Narahiko.
"Inuyasha."
She said, her voice flowing with an evilness never seen before. Inuyasha took a step forward towards his daughter.
"I care not if you fight this wolf, but stir they others, they are beginning to wake. If you will not get my mother out of here then they shall."
Her voice had an eerie calmness to it, as she never looked at him. Kouga froze. Mother?! He glanced at her for the first time now. Taking in her sight and power. But, it didnt make sense. Clearly this being was a full blooded youkai, he could smell it. Kagome was just a human, she could not bare with another mortal a youkai. Kouga's eyes widened. But she could a youkai! Or hanyou. It was to much. He didnt want to believe that Inuyasha and her had mated. His Kagome! Now it was more clear then ever. He would kill Inuyasha.
Inuyasha only nodded, him to sensing that Sango and the others were stirring. He quickly made his way over to Kagomes body and picked her up. He could feel almost no warmth within her. She was fading. If they didnt hurry she would be lost. It was surprising actually, that she had held on as long as she had. But, Inuyasha would not loose her again. He couldnt. Not having just gotten her back. Thirteen years is a long time for a heart to mourn, and continue to. Inuyasha ran to Miroku, who seemed to be the first one waking. He jerked Miroku up by his collar, having no time for being polite.
"Miroku! Miroku! Snap out of it!"
Mirokus eyes began to open, meeting the angry golden ones of Inuyasha.
"W-what. Where am I?"
"Miroku, I need you to take Kagome and go."
"H-huh?"
Inuyasha growled and slapped Miroku across the face. He looked at Inuyasha blankly before raising his voice.
"What was that for!"
Inuyasha pointed to Kagomes figure which lay as delicate as glass on the ground beside them, blood still leaking from the wound, but not as fast as before. Miroku's eyes widened.
"Take her and go. Do what you can for her but leave. Now!"
Miroku didnt need to be told twice, he woke Kirara and gently placed Kagome, Shippou, and Sango upon her back. As he was leaving Narahiko stepped forward.
"She's not getting away that easily!"
In his hand appeared a small fire ball, small but lethal. The threw it at them, and it would have hit too, has someone not stepped in front of it and stopped the attack. Using one hand at that, Serenity canceled out the attack. She lifted her head up, her eyes narrow and showing no purity within them, and she looked straight at Narahiko. It was time, time for the two battles to begin.
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Hey all! SO SO SO Sorry this is a late update. I have had writers block on this story and it seems it took forever to get over it. Hope you like this chapter, I think its kinda rough but I hope its to your approval. ^_^;; Oh, I have yet ANOTHER story out there. @_@ its titled, Two minds, One Heart you should all check it out and give me some feedback. Also, I have started my own website. ^___^;; Ill put a link on my profile. It consist of Anime, poetry, fanfics, and RP characters. Its not all finished so bare with me on it please! Ok, so now to reviews!
valene - thanks, I got to idea from one of my reviewers, tho I cant remember who. ^_^
Princess of Darkness and me- AH! Evil Cheerleader! *Faints.*
inulover4ever101- that is an idea.o.O..thanks n.n;;
array- lol, glad you liked it. Sure you dont wanna say kill Narahiko one more time.o.O.n.n;;
Aimy- ok yeah that part, I dont know if anyone else got that either, so let me explain. When Inuyasha says he would save Serenity by sacrificing himself he was talking about the Tetsusaiga. The sword has the power to suppress the demonic blood in Inuyasha, with Serenity being his daughter, it would do the same thing with her. Inuyasha would give her the sword and leave himself vulnerable to an attack or to changing. ^_^ Get it now?
inuyasha-girly-2007 - lol no, im not gonna be evil in this story and kill Kagome..now my other ones.;;
Shikon- thankies, im not to sure about what ive got for Kouga right now, in this chapter im just sorta winging it.
adorable akane- lol kk Thankies.n.n;;
Azmidiske.welcome.o.o
LinaNverse- I get where your coming from, thanks, and I wasnt planning on that, or ending this story any time soon. This one is going to be a long one, and I hope the battle dont end until say chapter 29-31...o.o thanks
the-SeVeReD-HaNd- LOL.hey.. *mumbles* im no wench.o.o sama.thats the first time ive been called that, usually it Shadow-chan. *shrugs*
Chels-Dawg- lol, well, who do you wanna win? Kouga or Inu?
Priest- lol so far everyone wants me to kill him off. *shrugs*..n.n;;
tbiris- Sesshoumaru huh..(you only forgot the u)..well I havent really decided when he will intervene. *shrugs*.n.n;;
ariana- Awww..i didnt know it would make anyone cry.o.o thanks.^_^;;
LadyKoneko- LOL pink, nice choice ^_~
Miyoko5800- LOL.squirrels .O.o
kagomehigurashi12- o.o k
Ok thats all, I hope o.o.anyho I better go, school awaits me. *cough* Demons! *cough* ;; -_- ill update asap. Everyone PLEASE check out my other story, Two minds, One Heart. Thank you!
~Shadow Amaya~
Inuyasha froze in fear as the scent of the blood change caught his nose and Serenity's appearance his eyes. She had changed, just as he had so long ago. What had kept her demonic blood in check before, Inuyasha did not know. Perhaps it was Kagome, though now she was quickly fading. Should he just leave all this up to Serenity? Should he leave his loves life in the hands of his daughter. He had never been the one to back down and let someone else fight, but time can change a soul. Especially a long time in pain. But.he knew. He could not leave her like this. The demonic blood was to pure for her hanyou body, she would be destroyed. Inuyasha took a deep breath and took a step forward.
"Serenity!"
He called, his voice as firm as he could make it, his eyes glancing behind him every few seconds at Kagomes pale form. Serenity set there, her silver hair blowing in her face. Then.she spoke.
"Inuyasha."
She said in a flat tone, her voice flowing with power. Inuyasha could hear the demonic blood within her words, and he winced at it.
"Inuyasha, take my mother and go."
She said. Inuyasha stood there surprised a bit. He remembered when he turned full youkai. All he could think about was the kill. How was it that she seemed as though she still had a level head.
"Serenity."
Inuyasha said in a soft voice. Thinking for a moment and shaking his head.
"No. I will not leave you. Kagome wouldnt want me to."
Serenity's head shot up at his words, her dark red eyes burning into his golden ones. She looked of pure evil and the vibe she was giving off was mixed power. Inuyasha's eyes widened but he stayed his ground. He would not leave. Just then, a familiar yet forgotten scent caught his nose and with a growl he turned around to see Kouga standing there, his black hair blowing slightly with two shadows behind him. He looked unchanged, though Inuyasha could see some wisdom in his eyes. Kouga looked at his surrounding, the thick aroma of Kagomes blood filling his nose.
Mutt face.
He said to himself, as he saw Inuyasha standing there. But, he did not see Kagome near him. Panic flooded him. Was she alright? Her blood was so thick in the air.
"Inuyasha, where is Kagome!"
Kouga said, his voice holding anger and his eyes hate as he looked at him. Inuyasha returned the look, old grudges being brought into his mind. But, with that was some resistance. It was not the time to start a fight with Kouga. Kagomes life was on the line.
"Shut up you stupid wolf."
He said turning back around. Kouga blinked once, twice and growled. Did the mutt just dismiss him? Kouga was not going to stand for that. Just then, as he was about to charge at Inuyasha, a hand was placed upon his shoulder. He turned, seeing Mina with a scared look in her eyes. She pointed her delicate yet deadly fingers to a small lump upon the ground behind Inuyasha. Kouga looked, his eyes widening.
"Kagome!"
He yelled, taking off at full speed to her body. Inuyasha intersected him. Standing tall and firm opposing him.
"Leave her alone."
He said in a low threatening voice. Kouga passed this over, anger filling him.
"What have you done to my Kagome!"
He demanded, not even hearing the faint surprise gasps coming from his children. For they did not know that Kouga still loved Kagome.
"Get off it! I would never hurt her."
Inuyasha's voice faded with the last part as tears threatened his eyes. But he had, at the order of her, he had hit her with his attack. A laughter rang out around them, and all eyes turned to Narahiko.
"Neh, but you did Inuyasha. You hit that wench with your attack. You killed her."
Inuyasha's and Kougas eyes widened. Inuyasha didnt want to believe it. No, he had not killed her, she was still breathing. He would never have done it had she not demanded to save their daughter. Kouga looked at Inuyasha in burning hate. He knew not whom Narahiko was, but not that he had calmed down a bit he could smell Kagome's blood upon him. There was not a doubt in Kougas mind that Inuyasha was the reason Kagomes heart beat was so small and slowly fading. Tears surfaced at Kougas eyes as well. Kagome..
"Inuyasha! You lie! You hurt Kagome and now you shall pay by my hand. Something I should have done long ago."
Kouga crouched down low, placing his left foot a bit behind him. Inuyasha would die by his hand for this, there was no questioning it. Inuyasha didnt want to fight him to tell the truth. He wanted to get the Shikon jewel from Narahiko first, then he would take care of the meddling wolf, but it seemed he had not a choice in the matter. So he would leave it up to Serenity? No, the fight with Kouga would have to wait. Inuyasha, turned his back on him.
"I dont have time for this. Im fighting someone else if you havent noticed."
He said, his voice calm and collective though anger raged within him like a dieing ocean. Kouga couldnt believe his ears. Was mutt face backing down from a challenge.
"Oh, you will fight me you mutt."
He muttered, kicking off from the ground and heading straight at Inuyasha. But before he could attack, a chilling angry voice stopped him.
"Enough!!!"
Kouga stopped his attack mid way, Inuyasha turned back, Narahiko looked at her in surprise, and Mina and Akirou blinked and turned that was as well. There stood Serenity, her anger reaching its peak so they all could feel it. She was glowing with a red aura, her power surpassing even Inuyasha's. Her eyes, as red as blood and her hair blowing from her power. She had her eyes fixed intently on Narahiko.
"Inuyasha."
She said, her voice flowing with an evilness never seen before. Inuyasha took a step forward towards his daughter.
"I care not if you fight this wolf, but stir they others, they are beginning to wake. If you will not get my mother out of here then they shall."
Her voice had an eerie calmness to it, as she never looked at him. Kouga froze. Mother?! He glanced at her for the first time now. Taking in her sight and power. But, it didnt make sense. Clearly this being was a full blooded youkai, he could smell it. Kagome was just a human, she could not bare with another mortal a youkai. Kouga's eyes widened. But she could a youkai! Or hanyou. It was to much. He didnt want to believe that Inuyasha and her had mated. His Kagome! Now it was more clear then ever. He would kill Inuyasha.
Inuyasha only nodded, him to sensing that Sango and the others were stirring. He quickly made his way over to Kagomes body and picked her up. He could feel almost no warmth within her. She was fading. If they didnt hurry she would be lost. It was surprising actually, that she had held on as long as she had. But, Inuyasha would not loose her again. He couldnt. Not having just gotten her back. Thirteen years is a long time for a heart to mourn, and continue to. Inuyasha ran to Miroku, who seemed to be the first one waking. He jerked Miroku up by his collar, having no time for being polite.
"Miroku! Miroku! Snap out of it!"
Mirokus eyes began to open, meeting the angry golden ones of Inuyasha.
"W-what. Where am I?"
"Miroku, I need you to take Kagome and go."
"H-huh?"
Inuyasha growled and slapped Miroku across the face. He looked at Inuyasha blankly before raising his voice.
"What was that for!"
Inuyasha pointed to Kagomes figure which lay as delicate as glass on the ground beside them, blood still leaking from the wound, but not as fast as before. Miroku's eyes widened.
"Take her and go. Do what you can for her but leave. Now!"
Miroku didnt need to be told twice, he woke Kirara and gently placed Kagome, Shippou, and Sango upon her back. As he was leaving Narahiko stepped forward.
"She's not getting away that easily!"
In his hand appeared a small fire ball, small but lethal. The threw it at them, and it would have hit too, has someone not stepped in front of it and stopped the attack. Using one hand at that, Serenity canceled out the attack. She lifted her head up, her eyes narrow and showing no purity within them, and she looked straight at Narahiko. It was time, time for the two battles to begin.
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Hey all! SO SO SO Sorry this is a late update. I have had writers block on this story and it seems it took forever to get over it. Hope you like this chapter, I think its kinda rough but I hope its to your approval. ^_^;; Oh, I have yet ANOTHER story out there. @_@ its titled, Two minds, One Heart you should all check it out and give me some feedback. Also, I have started my own website. ^___^;; Ill put a link on my profile. It consist of Anime, poetry, fanfics, and RP characters. Its not all finished so bare with me on it please! Ok, so now to reviews!
valene - thanks, I got to idea from one of my reviewers, tho I cant remember who. ^_^
Princess of Darkness and me- AH! Evil Cheerleader! *Faints.*
inulover4ever101- that is an idea.o.O..thanks n.n;;
array- lol, glad you liked it. Sure you dont wanna say kill Narahiko one more time.o.O.n.n;;
Aimy- ok yeah that part, I dont know if anyone else got that either, so let me explain. When Inuyasha says he would save Serenity by sacrificing himself he was talking about the Tetsusaiga. The sword has the power to suppress the demonic blood in Inuyasha, with Serenity being his daughter, it would do the same thing with her. Inuyasha would give her the sword and leave himself vulnerable to an attack or to changing. ^_^ Get it now?
inuyasha-girly-2007 - lol no, im not gonna be evil in this story and kill Kagome..now my other ones.;;
Shikon- thankies, im not to sure about what ive got for Kouga right now, in this chapter im just sorta winging it.
adorable akane- lol kk Thankies.n.n;;
Azmidiske.welcome.o.o
LinaNverse- I get where your coming from, thanks, and I wasnt planning on that, or ending this story any time soon. This one is going to be a long one, and I hope the battle dont end until say chapter 29-31...o.o thanks
the-SeVeReD-HaNd- LOL.hey.. *mumbles* im no wench.o.o sama.thats the first time ive been called that, usually it Shadow-chan. *shrugs*
Chels-Dawg- lol, well, who do you wanna win? Kouga or Inu?
Priest- lol so far everyone wants me to kill him off. *shrugs*..n.n;;
tbiris- Sesshoumaru huh..(you only forgot the u)..well I havent really decided when he will intervene. *shrugs*.n.n;;
ariana- Awww..i didnt know it would make anyone cry.o.o thanks.^_^;;
LadyKoneko- LOL pink, nice choice ^_~
Miyoko5800- LOL.squirrels .O.o
kagomehigurashi12- o.o k
Ok thats all, I hope o.o.anyho I better go, school awaits me. *cough* Demons! *cough* ;; -_- ill update asap. Everyone PLEASE check out my other story, Two minds, One Heart. Thank you!
~Shadow Amaya~