Disclaimer: I do not, and never will, own Inuyasha. Isn't that sad?
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Inuyasha sat down beside me putting his arm around my shoulders. "You look cold Kagome." He reached to pull me closer. I scooted away from his touch and tried to keep myself warm on the opposite side of the tree. I was doing a very bad job of acting like Kagome.
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Chapter 7
We waited in silence. I looked up at the stars through the openings in the tree branches. It was a beautiful night, though abnormally cold.
I loved the stars. They are the lights that try to keep the darkness away. If you are lost they will guide you. Am I lost? Not dead but not exactly alive either. Lost in the darkness of my own hatred. It was the only thing that kept me fighting for my undeserved life. I gripped the hilt of my sword. Only when Naraku is dead and my vengeance fulfilled will I be able to rest in peace.
I glared at the sky sealing away my morbid thoughts. Focusing on the nature around me and not on my wondering mind. A voice broke the silence. "Kagome," Inuyasha said. "At least take this." He tossed me the top half of his fire-rat kimono. I looked at it lying in my lap. The redness reminded me of my old kimono. I didn't put it on.
Inuyasha groaned and got up. He took a few steps and squatted beside me. Then took his coat and wrapped it around my shoulders. I ignored him. He pulled my face toward him. "Please, Kagome put it on. You look a little blue." I was about to swat him one till I finally looked into his eyes. The dark pools of purple pleaded with me; begging me to slip on the coat. I reluctantly did. Instantly I felt a lot warmer. The cold nip around my torso gone.
Inuyasha yawned loudly and stretched his arms out, ending it by collapsing on the ground in front of me. He looked me in the face. "Are you mad at me?" His fetchers inquisitive and sad. I never got to answer his question.
A branch snapped loudly. I instantly jumped up, Inuyasha did too. He turned around and searched for the demon. I could sense its presence, but where was it? I grabbed the hilt of my sword waiting for the attack. I ran silently forward, hiding behind trees, my eyes squinted to see in the darkness. I couldn't see through the mass trees.
Suddenly a light flamed about ten feet before us. The brightness blinding me temporarily. Shit, shit, shit! This is not good. I dodged to the ground making my self less of a target. What kind of demon was this? The heat was getting intense. I felt it breeze past me toward Inuyasha.
I flipped on to my back and stood up. The demon raced toward the human hanyou. I watched as Inuyasha unsheathed Tetsiaga but it would not transform. He was going to die! The demon was about two inches from Inuyasha when it bunched its legs and jumped into a tree. I took a breath; Inuyasha's hair was singed. The demon was toying with us.
I looked up into the tree at the bright flame, ready for the next attack. It didn't come. It laughed; long, hard and evil. I started seeing spots from the glaring light but I didn't want to look away. I took my left hand and formed a pink ball of power. The demon grinned at me and smoldered its brightness a bit. It had ruby red, spiked up hair with yellow eyes. I could make out the orange/red feathers on his arms and his white kimono. It was a phoenix, and not just any phoenix. It was Naraku's newest member of the family, Daisuke. I threw my ball of energy at the bird wishing him to die. He dodged it easily.
I meet the bastard about a month ago. He was drooling over the power of the Shikon jewel. Apparently Naraku still hadn't given him any shards. At least I couldn't sense any. The poor stupid demon made a deal with Naraku. I bet he was paying for it now.
Daisuke finally jumped down from the tree he was starting to set aflame. I threw more purification balls at him. Inuyasha stood still, waiting for the demon to come to him. Daisuke dodged everything I threw at him. The bastard was fast; I have to admit that. Finally he stopped playing with me and attacked Inuyasha.
In a blink of an eye Inuyasha was hanging by his neck from Daisuke's arm. The human hanyou choked up some insults that I couldn't make out and tightened his grip on Tetsiaga. I grinned, preparing for my next attack. The demon made a big mistake messing with Inuyasha and I. Did I just think friend?
Daisuke walked up to me, still holding Inuyasha by the neck. Inuyasha choked more, trying not to pass out. "Obey me, or your boy friend suffers the consequences" I glared at him. The retard had the nerve to get this close to me! I was going to shove some miko power down his throat. I blasted a pink ball at his stomach. He jumped out of the way in the nick of time. My eyes widened maybe I under estimated my opponent.
"Fine, if that is the way you want it." Daisuke growled. He took a clawed hand and shoved it into Inuyasha's side. "He will die if you don't surrender." Inuyasha groaned. I could see the blood gush out of the opened wound. I saw Inuyasha pull Tetsiaga up, getting ready to strike. He still hadn't dropped it, and the stupid jerk Daisuke didn't even notice. I narrowed my eyes silently urging Inuyasha on. Daisuke just focused on me, a murderous grin playing on his lips. Inuyasha slashed at Daisuke with the last of his strength.
Tetsiaga cut of the fool pheonix's arm half off, even though it had a dull edge. I looked on with surprise; my respect of the sword grew. Daisuke yelped in pain then snarled in anger. He threw the already unconscious Inuyasha into a tree. He yelled in rage losing control to his instinctive demon nature. He turned toward me; his eyes aflame with hatred and was it a flicker of lust? "Either I die or you die, Kikyou!"
I smirked, "I am already dead." I drew my sword as the demon charged. He stumbled in surprise of the holy power radiating from it. His stupidest mistake yet. I lunged forward the tip of my sword entered his stomach. He yowled in pain and backed off.
Daisuke narrowed his yellow eyes at me, thinking up a plan. I was tired of defense. I jumped toward him and threw my sword at him like a spear. He dodged and ran toward me his palms blazing yellow. I conjured up a pink shield before he could do any critical damage. His right hand bounced off my shield but his left slipped toward my back and grabbed me around the waist. The flame burned my stomach a bit, but thanks to Inuyasha's jacket I was not dead again.
Daisuke pulled me up to his chest his arms around my waist. He dug his claws into my flesh. I winced, as he clawed my left arm leaving a deep gash. I was about to purify him until he whispered in my ear, "I see now why Naraku wants to kill you. You would be hazardous for a mate, but I do love strong women." I scoffed, what was with this fool! The idiot did know I was a powerful miko right? He quickly flipped me around and put his greasy lips to mine.
My rage heightened to pure anger. I took my tongue and shoved it down his throat allowing my miko power to course through it. I smiled as he screeched in pain and released me. He looked up at me and smirked. I licked my lips and tasted blood. The bastard cut my lips. He lunged toward me, his arms surrounding me. I struggled hard my miko power diminishing fast. He took hold of my left arm, CRUNCH, now it was broken. The pain coursed through my body. My vision dimmed, he took the advantage and groped my front. I took my rage of violation and punched his stomach hard. He fell to his knees. "You know," he whispered gruffly, "Naraku still wants you." That was the last straw, I blasted his guts to ashes. If Naraku cares for me why send hit men? Only Onigumo had desire for me.
My cloths were scorched and Inuyasha's red coat badly ripped. I sighed; I would have to fix it later. I staggered over to Inuyasha's side. He was lying beside the tree that he had hit. The human hanyou was losing a lot of blood. My left arm throbbed in pain as I bent over. I could feel worry in the corner of my mind for Inuyasha. Don't worry, Kagome, I have just enough power to help him. I placed my hand on his wound and forced the last of my power into it. Instantly his wound stopped bleeding and slowly closed up. I slumped forward, drained of everything. I didn't even have any power to heal myself.
I looked at the inky darkness, completely black now that Daisuke's fire was gone. Why did I even save Inuyasha? He doesn't love me so why care? Was it for Kagome? No, I needed the hanyou for my plans. That was why, I am sure of it. I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep. Love is such a bothersome thing.
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I found out I really HATE summer homework. Why won't the teachers just live us alone for two measly months? Grumbles Stupid AP World Cultures. Why, oh why did I sign up! Oi, I knew I would live to regret it. At least I am not a freshman any more, Thank God! It sucks being smallest.
I want to say I am sorry because I think Sango, Shippo, Miroku, and Kirara won't have much of an appearance in this story. I keep meaning to insert them but it hasn't worked out. Also someone asked me if this was an Inu/kik pairing or Inu/kag. I can't tell you because it would ruin the ending, but I will say it won't be both of them.