Chapter 26- Can Love Stop Time?
The sound of a shrill cry echoed around the forest, as Serenity's body hit the trunk of the large oak tree and nearly broke it in half. She fell infront of it, crumbling from her knees as she doubled over, hands on her stomach, and blood forming on her mouth. Either she had biten her lip..or he had hit her harder then she thought. The pain twisted inside her, circling through out every vein, every bone and muscel in her body. She felt like she could kill over. But, almost involuntarily, she lifted back up to her feet, taking in sharp and painful stabs of breath. She stared at the purple cloud of miasma that consealed her hated enemy, the only thing keeping her from saving her mother. To imagion that once pure jewel, the one her mother had protected..being tainted with hate..malice...it made her very blood boil. She took a deep calming breath.
Just a little longer..please...
She could feel her hold slipping, as something within her...a monster...craving the smell and taste of blood..began to surface. She tried to remember the training she had received from her mother..but that seemed like so long ago...and her mother seemed almost gone to her...she shook her head, no, she could not allow herself to think like that..her mother was alive, she would live. Pain circled her as she continued to take in painful stabs of breath, before she gathered up her strength and began to lift herself back into the air, feeling as though her power was drained and yet not being able to stop herself.
She took in another breath, only this was tainted with the miasma an she began to cough, covering her mouth as she tried to see through the thick purple haze of the cloud, looking for any sign on Narahiko. All she got was a sickening low laugh that seemed near to her, so near she could feel it pulsating off her skin, and his breath upon her ear, causing her to growl lowly at how close she had allowed him to get. But she found that she could not move, it seemed as though her limbs would not obey her mind as her mind told them to slaughter the demon.
"Now now my sweet Serenity...."
Narahiko's voice echoed softly in her ear as he moved her silver hair from around her neck, exposing her pale skin. He ran his hands over her shoulders and his fingers kissed her flesh, all she could do was stand there, seeming paralyzed that she could not move, she narrowed her eyes, trying to regain control of her limbs. Narahiko laughed deep in his throat, as his hands continued to play upon the flesh of her neck and he leaned in, his breath brushing up against her skin.
"You don't want to fight me...join me Serenity.."
He said, twisting his way around to her front side, placing a finger to her lips and running his thumb along her bottom lip.
"We can be strong...powerful..no one can stand against us...if we're together.."
He slightly leaned in as though he was going to kiss her, stopping mear inches from her pale pink lips.
"Don't you remember...my lips against yours.."
As he went in to kiss her, she regained control of her limbs out of complete disguist. She slapped his hand away and kicked him hard in the ribs.
"Bastard!"
She screamed, doing a backflip kick into his chin, he winced in pain as he began to fall from the sky, but oh no she was not done. Her anger clouded her vision in red as she zoomed downward with speed and grabbed ahold of him by his arm, swinging around backwards to kick him hard in his stomach. He doubled over in the air and she grabbed ahold of his chin, lifting his face up to look at her, her red eyes flashing.
"Never..never will you have me..i will not betray those i have sworn to protect.." She thought of her mother then. "Nor those i love...and will love.."
His own eyes flashed as he began to laugh lowly. Serenity's mouth snarled into a look of disguist as she spat at him, before slapping him across his face. This was not the thing to do, for it only fuled his anger. He lifted up slowly, removing his hand from his ribs. His laugh echoed around her, as she stared up at him with narrowed scarlet eyes.
"So Death is what you choose my dear...so be it.."
What could be taken as a grunt escaped his lips as his body began to glow red, his skin shifting and six extra arms popping out of his back. The site was sickening, his skin turning black and red strips appearing on his back. Her eyes widened as he changed. Did she have the power to defeat this demon? One with the Shikon No Tame fueling his power... An image of her mother popped into her mind back at home, at their shrine, smiling one of her rare real smiles. For her mothers sake..she had to win.
"Inuyasha..."
Kagomes angelic voice reached his ears. He had held so tightly onto her, remembering how things used to be, that he had forgot about time, about where they were, all that seemed to matter was her and how perfectly she fit in his arms. But he could tell from her voice that what she had to say was important or he would have asked for a little longer. With a reluctant sigh he released his grip upon her and pulled back a bit, brushing strains of raven hair from her face.
"Yes Kagome?"
He asked, taking in a sharp breath waiting for what she had to say.
"It's Time..."
She said, and he eyes widened. Was she leaving? Was she dead? Had Narahiko won?
"Time?"
He questioned, not wishing to believe it, and Kagomes face broke into a soft smile.
"I know of your thoughts Inuyasha, no, its not time for me to leave yet...but it is for you.."
This was just as bad as her leaving, he thought. He did not want to leave her, leave here. Everything was so peaceful...tranquil..he did not want to go back to a place where the only thing that awaited him was pain...
"Do i have to, Kagome?"
He asked, seeming more like a child now then the man she knew him to be. She tore her eyes from his face and silently shook her head.
"Yes Inuyasha...Serenity needs you.."
"Serenity.."
He had almost forgotten about what was happening in reality, and that Serenity was in battle with Narahiko..battle for Kagome. He nodded slowly and stood, stretching.
"Then i shall return..."
He said, looking down at her with sad golden eyes. Kagome rose too, standing before him as she had so many years ago, he noticed exactly how much she had grown up. Her aura, it no longer held the innocence that it did when she first met him..it had evolved and held all the goodness she had done..but her eyes...as he looked into them, noticed all the pain she had suffered. Had she suffered as much as he had? If she had..then why didnt she come back to him? He was about to ask her this, he didn't know if he would get another chance, when she silenced him, placing a finger to his lips.
"You already know the answer..."
She said in a soft sad tone, causing his eyes to widen. He hadn't even asked the question!
"All things are open here..one can not be untruthful nor can they hide.."
"Kagome.."
"shhh Inuyasha...go.."
Kagome took him into a tight embrace, and he saw what she said was truthful, in the embrace he felt her pain...and more so her love for him.
"I Love you Inuyasha.."
Was the last thing he heard as he faded again into the darkness..
"I'm not sure Sango..she seems stable.."
"That's good isn't it.."
"perhaps.."
Sango raised a brow. "Perhaps?"
Miroku shook his head as he re-dampened the cloth on Kagome's head.
"She's not getting any worse...but she's not getting any better either..."
Sango fought back her tears once more as she tried to take it all in. Thirteen years was she gone...and now coming back we are to loose her again...this cant be happening...
"Sango.."
Miroku's voice broke her thoughts, and through teary dark eyes she looked to her husbend, wincing at how much she was moving.
"Yes Houshi?"
Miroku broke a small smile at his title..she only used this when she was nervous or scared..
"Check on the children.."
He said in a silent tone. He just wanted her to take her mind from Kagome, anything from what he was about to do. Sango nodded and left into the other room to check on Ray and Sasami, leaving Miroku alone with Kagome.
"Forgive me Kagome....if i had only told Inuyasha sooner Serenity was his daughter then none of this would have happened and i wouldnt have to do this..."
He was shaking. Could he really do this? He could tell she was not going to get any better, and to put her through the pain was more then she or he could bare. Would she forgive him? If he saw him in another life would her soul have forgiven her for the sin he was about to commit? He hoped so..he also hoped Sango would to..and that Inuyasha wouldn't kill him...With a sigh, he took a deep stabling breath and grabbed the dagger from beside him. This was..for the best.. DUN DUN DUN! Will Miroku kill Kagome?! Will Inuyasha awake in time to save Serenity from Narahiko and herself? And what of Kouga? and his Kids? What will Sesshoumaru do waiting in the shadows? Can Serenity defeat Narahiko?! Stay tune to find out!
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In the next chapter of Serenity- Inuyasha awakes and finds Serenity in the battle! Can he save her? Will Tetsuaiga help? And What of Miroku? Will Sango catch him..or someone else...stay tuned!
; ; sorry this took so long to update! nn; a bit of writters block, have to thank my guide for helping me with this chapter. again, no reveiws. To much time, please R&R but i shall only answer reviews with questions. Thankies!
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