Sorry about the long update, guys (Slow as always, right?). Well, was camping and I needed a couple of days to get back to my old self again. Let me tell you: Water Tubing can seriously hurt! Well onward to the chapter!

Chapter Twelve

The gang attacked. Inuyasha charged in and began to slice and dice every demon he came into contact with. Kagome was shooting arrows like there was no tomorrow. Miroku let the scrolls fly and his Wind Tunnel was out afterwards. Sango flung Hirakotsu at the demons. It didn't take long before the ground was covered in blood and demon parts.

The demons seemed to never grow tired, until the last one had fallen to the ground with the others. Inuyasha cracked his knuckles and took a deep breath.

''Well, that was fun," Kagome said sarcastically.

"Those demons really were after us... bad," Miroku added.

"But, I don't think that's the end of our troubles," Sango said cautiously. "I think the trouble's only beginning."

"I agree with Sango, guys." Kagome said.

"Yeah, well I've got a question to ask!" Inuyasha yelled at the telekinetic. "Yo, Kasumi! Would you mind explaining all the demons after us?"

She smiled coyly and giggled. Inuyasha leapt to her and raised his claw dangerously.

"Enough games, Kasumi. What happened?"

Kasumi was silent for a moment. Then, Inuyasha was pushed to the ground by a strong force. He growled and pushed the figure off of himself. He gasped at what he saw.

Kouga stood silently. He was different somehow. His eyes no longer held that arrogance or determination that it usually had. Instead, he had plain blue eyes that were so doll like, so boring. They stared right through the hanyou, which was unlike the wolf prince.

"What's wrong, Inuyasha? Is there something wrong with Kouga? There shouldn't be; seeing as how you two fight all the time," Kasumi said.

There is something different about Kouga. Something wrong, Inuyasha thought. The wolf youkai said nothing as they both stood, unsure of what to do next.

It was so quiet you could hear someone's raging heartbeat. Breathing was subtle, and no one dared to move an inch. Then, Kouga lunged at the hanyou. Inuyasha let out a battle cry as they collided, full-force.

Inuyasha used the Tetsuseiga to block the swipes that Kouga tried to take at him. The wolf was still silent as one of his attacks knocked Inuyasha back a little. He took this opportunity and kicked his opponent in an half- moon ground kick and he fell on his butt. Inuyasha growled dangerously.

"You damn traitor. First, you trick us into rescuing your sorry ass from Yami, you try to turn us against Kasumi, and you even take the opportunity to almost kill her. Don't you have any compassion in that evil, corrupted heart of yours?"

Kouga stared at him still.

"Kouga, listen to Inuyasha! What's wrong with you?" Kagome asked. The wolf demon turned to her.

Kagome, help me.

Was it her imagination? The teenaged miko blinked in surprise. Then, she heard it again.

Kasumi. Kasumi stole my soul. Please free me.

Kagome tried hard to understand what was going on. Maybe she was crazy, but she had to help the voice. She had a feeling that it might be Kouga.

How? How do I help you?

Kasumi. She is... controlling... me.

With what?

Telekinesis.

Kagome looked and saw that Kouga was right. Kasumi was using her ability, because her yes had no pupils and in her hands was a pocket mirror.

The mirror. Do I get the mirror and knock Kasumi out of the trance?

This time, she got no more mind messages. Instead, she got a look of sympathy from the wolf youkai. For a split second, the eyes of the REAL Kouga looked at her with the same determination and arrogant kindness that she knew all too well. Kagome took a deep breath and ran. Miroku and Sango noticed and tried to call her back.

"Kagome, please get back!" Sango called.

"Lady Kagome, please return," Miroku said. But she didn't come back. Instead she ran straight to Kasumi, still lost in the trance to notice her approach. But it was too late to react. Kagome took her shoulder and rammed into Kasumi with it. The telekinetic fell to the ground, Kagome on top of her.

Kagome took the mirror out of her hands. The miko took and arrow and slammed it into the mirror. It shattered into a million pieces and a white ghost-like thing came out. It was a soul! She trapped it in her hands and called to Inuyasha, who was currently still battling the possessed Kouga.

''Inuyasha, pin Kouga to the ground!" she called. The hanyou smirked and tackled the wolf. He pinned him to the ground. The miko ran to them and opened her hands to Kouga's mouth. He struggled, but the soul went in and and dark shadow escaped his body. Kouga soon woke up and blinked several times in confusion.

"What the hell happened? And why is Dog Boy over here pinning me?" he asked. Inuyasha got off of him.

"Nice to see you too," he said sarcastically. The wolf prince was about to say something smart back to him, but Kasumi's stirring made him quiet.

"The bitch. She's the one that started all this madness," Kouga whispered deadly at the group. Kasumi glared daggers at him.

"So, Kagome seemed to have broken my spell. However, there is still a prize I need to claim as mine!" Kasumi jumped up and a speed similar to Inuyasha and Kouga's, she took a necklace from around the miko's neck. She retreated to her spot again and glanced at her swiped treasure.

"Perfect. Just one more thing to do," Kasumi said. She used her telekinesis and the group was trapped flouting in midair. The girl in control smirked evilly.

"You two-faced liar! You framed Kouga! You are behind all of this!" Inuyasha spat.

"Indeed. About time you figured it out, Dog-Boy. Now that I have the Jewel Shards, your deaths will come now! Have fun in hell for me," she laughed annoyingly. Then she called, "Oh Master! Sisters! I'm ready!"

From the castle in the background, the front door slid open.

"Good work, Kasumi. I am very proud of you," said an evil and smug voice. Everyone growled, and looked like they all just swallowed snails.

"Naraku!"

To Be Continued...

How's that for a chapter. Hey, please try to give me more than 2 reviews for this chapter make sad puppy look. I promise to really work on the finals for Summer Love. The finals are close and I hope you're just as excited as I am! Well, see you in Chapter Thirteen!

-Wandering-Destiny72