Just a warning: This chapter's a bit depressing since you know the war's starting and all, there's bound to be deaths.
Disclaimer: Mine! This story is all mine! Mwahahahaha! Except I don't own Inu-Yasha and I have to kill that guy with the Guardian Angel manga…. But the story and it's concept are all mine! Now read and enjoy.
Shnaboo! How doing? Is everyone cool and fruity on this lovely week? I have had TOO much coffee today so now I'm bouncy and I also stayed up WAY too late last night babysitting (hence the major consumption of coffee) but at least I got more money! Money, money, money! Whee! I can't wait until May. Conventions! I'm going to blow my entire salary in less than a week! Feel the love…
And now that I'm all better and have taken control once again of my less-than-normal life I can concentrate on what really matters: Writing this story and trying to figure out how to stowaway on a flight to Japan. And not necessarily in that order. ^_^;
Shoutouts:
Ronagu-chan: Your dive coach is also your history teacher and she sings in class? How odd, how odd indeed. Ah well, teachers are a breed of their own, the crazy psycho-thingies. And yep, I've read all of Wish that's been translated thus far and it's cute ^_^. But it didn't directly influence my story, although I might have accidentally picked up some things. Except now that you mention it all I can picture is a chibi Inu-Yasha stuck in a tree. Or even better, a chibi Sesshoumaru dressed like Koryu. Okay, I'm scaring myself now… (and sure, I'll email you! But what be the topic? Hmm… how about I email you my new background for when I doodle up my website and actually make it look good?)
ChocolateEclar: /\/\30\/\/. (That's L33T for meow) Another great chapter and hopefully they get better! The war starts next chapter (which is called 'War') and much fighting begins! Although it won't be happy fighting and personally I think I suck at writing fight scenes but if you like then great! Just keep reviewing! And Netsuna's your favourite character? Fantabulous, since a few people seem to think she's evil and all that. My favorite's Mizuki, just because he's a funny kappa and all kappas are funny and he's also the only person who actually as the guts to do something like stick their tongue out at Sesshoumaru (sure it's behind his back, but Micky still does it!)
InuSaiyanPrincess: Yep, that was the calm before the storm, both figuratively and literally. And this story honestly can't be the best on the site. C'mon, there are people who write just as well as me. But hey, if you're gonna insist I might as well bask in the glory. And I didn't win writing contests for nutin' you know! We learned in my classes about all the angles of the characters and shmuff so I guess it just stuck with me and my writing. It's horrible how English has disabled me from watching anime properly… oh the horror…
Shichan Goddess: hmm… 1, 2, 3, 4…. Come on, where's the rest of them? I kow you can do better than that and give me the other 25 reviews for the other chapters. Even if they're all just 'great job' that doesn't matter. Please? I'll give you candy…
Inuficcrzy: Just kicks ass out the wazoo, eh? What is a wazoo anyway? I've heard of it for so long but I never found it in the dictionary or anything. And yay, my fic has detail, intrigue, mystery and pretty decent humour! Oh, I'm so happy I could glomp Sesshoumaru! *does so*
Aya: Shades of chap 292? Oh right, chap 292! Me and my sister love that one! Squee! Ah, stupid Miroku….
And now on with the story! (remember, sad. If you're a softy, you may need tissues.)
(Oh. And I don't know where the centre of Tokyo is. I'm pretty sure it's the Tokyo Tower though)
Chapter 30:
Storm
The storm raged so suddenly that even though it was expected it still shocked everybody. The thunder crashed once before a torrent of rain poured down, drenching the city. After a moment or so the hostile rain ceased to be replaced by still hard but a much steadier rain, punctuated by lighting and thunder occasionally.
Kagome didn't like the way this week was going. As they headed deeper into the city to reach the centre of Tokyo the rain seemed to get harder and the wind seemed fiercer, although that very well may be her imagination. The city was dark despite the time of day and the occasional lightning flashes made everything seem eerie. Kagome held onto Inu-Yasha's shoulders more tightly as one flash illuminated the streets briefly, followed by a thunderous crash.
"Fuck this looks bad." Inu-Yasha swore under his breath, water dripping down into his face. "This rain's not natural."
"You mean someone caused this storm?" Sango asked from the back of Kirrara.
"Are you wet?" Inu-Yasha snapped back, flicking some water off of his ears as if to emphasize the point.
"No need for anger." Miroku said calmly from behind Sango. "But does getting wet have something to do with the purpose of this storm? I don't think any of us have ever been caught in the rain with exception to some light drizzles and they didn't seem much."
"Rain is like anything else on the mortal plane." Shippo said, shaking his head and his tail to get the water out, draining his tail on Inu-Yasha's head, who looked murderous. "It can affect you but only if you really want it to. But if the rain's getting us wet whether we want it to or not which means that it has some spiritual energy behind it."
"So that means that somebody planned this." Kagome realized. Shippo nodded.
"And it was probably one of Naraku's goonies, thinking it would be a good setting for the Third Strike."
"WAR, brat, this is a war. NOT the Third Strike, you fuckin' get me?" Inu-Yasha snarled. Kagome flicked one of his ears with annoyance. "Inu-Yasha, what have I said about language?"
Her guardian mumbled something as he turned down an alleyway. "So where the hell are we going?"
"The message was to meet at the centre of the city." Kagome said. "So that should be around here…" The dimly flashing lights of the Tokyo tower could be made out in the dark. She pointed for it. "There! I think that might be it. Something always happens at the Tokyo tower."
"That's not reassuring." Inu-Yasha grumbled as he slowed down as they reached the tower. "So? Where the hell's the guy we're supposed to meet or whatever?"
Kagome slid down from his back and fruitlessly tried to dry herself, while her guardian shook like a dog to get most of the water out of his hair, pointless since it was sopping a moment later. Shippo wrinkled his nose. "You stink."
Inu-Yasha glared back.
Kirrara alighted on the ground, letting her passengers off but remaining in her stronger form, completely on alert. Picking up on her guardian's nervousness Sango materialized her more comfortable black outfit and giant boomerang weapon, looking around. Shippo clung tightly to Kagome's shoulder and Inu-Yasha sniffed the air before realizing he couldn't smell anything. "Bah."
"What's wrong Inu-Yasha?" Kagome asked quickly, sticking close to the half-angel. She didn't want to be kidnapped or attacked again, not in this weather or under these circumstances. Inu-Yasha moved a half-step towards her protectively but now looked more irritated than worried.
"This damn rain's blocking my senses." He growled. "Demons rely on their senses more than anything while angels rely on skill."
"But aren't you more angel than demon?" Miroku wondered aloud. Inu-Yasha responded only with a dirty look before taking a step forward, hand near Tetsusaiga's hilt. He looked around impatiently, shaking more water off again.
"Now what the twelve hells is going on and where's the guy we're supposed to m-"
"Kagome-nee-san!" A sudden scream interrupted the dog angel and everyone quickly turned to see where it was coming from. The darkness made it hard to see anything and the constant drumming of the rain and thunder made it impossible to locate by sound. Suddenly Kagome sensed the demon however, just as the scream broke through again.
"Kagome-nee-san! Inu-Yasha-san! Help!"
"That's Okuro!" Kagome realized, running forward. Inu-Yasha quickly jumped ahead of her, grabbing her shoulder and stopping her. "Just what the hell do you think you're doing?" He growled, more worriedly than threateningly. Kagome struggled to get his hand off of her while she conjured up a bow and some arrows.
"That's Okuro-kun in there!" She said, pointing at the dim lights that heralded the base of the Tokyo tower. "And there's demons there too!"
Sango ran up to meet them, confusion and concern on her face. "Okuro-kun? What's he dong here?" she asked. Kagome was about to reply when the scream came again, this time much closer.
"Kagome!"
"Dammit Inu-Yasha, let me go!" Kagome broke free of her guardian's grip and ran into the rain until she could sense that she was close enough to the demons. Quickly notching an arrow she drew, aimed and fired at once sense, closing her eyes to see it better in her mind. The arrow left a glowing trail before it imbedded itself into one of the demon's arms. The demon shrieked and turned in her direction before throwing something back at her.
"Not so fast!" Inu-Yasha quickly, knocking the weapon out of the air with his sword. The demons were coming closer now, around fifty to sixty of them, most of them around half the size of Inu-Yasha but very strong looking, with flat faces, sharp fangs and short swords. Chibi oni, Kagome thought with a grim smile. That's something you don't see every day.
"Kagome, get the brat out of here!" Inu-Yasha barked as he cut one charging demon in half. Sango knocked a few back with her boomerang while Kirrara broke one in pieces with a powerful bite. Miroku picked up his staff and quickly joined the fight, standing to one side with his air rip. "Get out of the way!" he shouted.
However as soon as he opened the void and sucked about six of the demons in one opened a bag. In the darkness it was almost impossible to see what was released but Kagome sensed a group of small demons and could hear a faint buzzing over the rain. Miroku quickly sealed up his hand, a pained look on his face.
"Houshi-sama, are you alright?" Sango asked in concern as she knocked another oni away with Hiraikotsou. Miroku nodded.
"Naraku has these insects that he created in my ancestor's time… kind of a anti-air rip since if I suck them in I get poisoned." He winced but grabbed his staff and jumped in to bat two away and knock a third demon to the ground in time to save Sango. "Sorry." He grinned faintly as Sango rolled her eyes at the mysteries of male tenacity.
Kagome ran around the fighting, holding an arrow notched in case a demon decided to come after her. "Okuro-kun! Okuro-kun!" She shouted while Shippo tried to peer into the darkness with his sharper senses.
"Kagome-nee-san!" Okuro ran through the mess up to Kagome, the ever faithful rabbit Momiji hanging off of his shoulder. The boy had a small cut across his cheek but otherwise seemed fine. "Kagome, are you alright?"
"Okuro-kun, Momiji-kun what are you doing here?" Kagome asked in seriousness, bending down to wipe the small bit of blood off of his cheek and make sure he had no wounds anywhere else. "You're supposed to stay with Kaede-sama, where it's safe! This is no place for you!"
"We know that Kagome-nee-san but Kaede-sama had something to give you." Okuro said, giving her a piece of paper. Shippo scramble to the top of her shoulder as they tried to read it in the dim light.
Kagome, if you are reading this than it might not be too late. Hopefully you haven't seen signs of it yet but if you have or if you haven't I must warn you: Naraku has broken the war treaty and has attacked a full day early. You don't have much time but I must warn you. Stay out of the city's centre and please do your best to get as many people out of there as possible.
"Stay away from the centre of the city? Little late for that." Shippo scoffed and Kagome shushed him as she read on.
The war hasn't started yet in Hell but the last second preparations have been made and no doubt Naraku's forces have started invading the mortal plane. They only have two missions. One would be to devour as many souls as possible and the other would be to dispose of you and your friends. I'm afraid that it will be another 30 or so hours before Heaven can intervene and even the entire collection of Ghosts is not enough to stop an army of demons. My best bet for you is that you go to Sesshoumaru-sama's in Hell. He is the strongest of the Lords and will probably at least protect you until the war has died down. Please be careful and watch out for angels and demons alike. Kaede.
"Can nobody write an non-cryptic letter? Or is this some spiritual law I've never heard of?" Kagome gritted her teeth as she re-read Kaede's letter a few more times. "Go to Sesshoumaru's? Inu-Yasha will never do that. And just what does she mea-"
"Kagome, look out!" Shippo squealed and Kagome turned around just in time to see the demon lunge at her.
For a moment all she saw was teeth, steel and rain as she was knocked down onto the wet ground. Shippo was biting onto the creature's ear with a vengeance and despite the demon's hoarse shouting in it's own language Shippo refused to let go. Finally the oni decided to just ignore the fox child and turned it's attention back to Kagome, picking up it's crude sword.
Shippo persisted by biting down harder and beating the oni's head with his tiny fists. With a look of exasperation the oni raised it's sword and struck the tiny angel on the head with the handle. Shippo squealed and fell to the ground, unconscious.
"Shippo-chan!" Kagome shouted, grabbing her bow and arrows. She aimed it at her attacker, standing up quickly. "Stay away!" She order. "Get out of there!"
The demon looked at her to her arrow and back again, grinning. "Good-bye little Reborn." It said thickly, raising it's sword. Kagome drew her arrow back tighter, trying to warn it. The demon just grinned with an even darker expression. "I don't think so."
"Kagome-san!" Okuro screeched. Two other demons had cornered him and now had their swords raised to strike him, watching Kagome and her attacker with crude smiles. Kagome realized now. The moment she fired that arrow Okuro's life was forfeit. She turned back to the first oni, who was grinning maliciously.
"Kagome! Shoot him, quick!" Okuro yelled as Momiji stood in front of the boy, trying to guard him from the two swords. Kagome's hand shook until she made up her mind
"Kagome? Hey, what the hell?!" Inu-Yasha suddenly noticed them and he began beating and pummelling his way through the mess, giving up his sword and simple trying to claw his way through the group of oni. "Out of my way!" He snarled at them, sending one flying into the air with a broken neck. "Kagome!"
Kagome drew the arrow back, aiming it straight at the first demon's head. In return it swung it's sword up and the other two demons prepared to knock down Okuro the moment she let go of the arrow. Kagome glanced from the first to the other two, knowing that they would kill Okuro no matter what. There was only one way to get out of this situation with one of them alive.
"Kagome!" Inu-Yasha shouted, getting into a fistfight with one of the demons.
Kagome glared back at her attacker, seemingly not noticing her struggling guardian. "Go back to Hell." She said firmly to the first oni. Then she swung the bow around and shot both of the demons threatening Okuro and Momiji. There was a momentary flash of light in the darkness of the storm and Kagome saw the other two demons drop to the ground and disappear.
Blinking for a moment the first oni realized what was going on and snarled, hitting the girl before she could draw another arrow. Kagome fell back, seeing spots dance before her. The oni raised it's sword to kill her, a lightning flash streaking behind it to illuminate the demon in an almost cliché pose.
"Kagome!" Inu-Yasha shouted.
"Nee-san, look out!" The next moment happened to fast for Kagome to comprehend. Inu-Yasha sprung out of the fighting, drawing his sword in the blink of an eye and slashing right through the demon, just as Momiji leaped protectively in front of Kagome and the oni's sword swung downwards.
There was a pause of silence backed by the pounding of the rain and Miroku, Sango and Kirrara making short work of the remaining demons. The oni that had been threatening Kagome split in half and vanished, but no one seemed to notice. Suddenly Okuro was beside Kagome, wailing. "Momiji!"
Kagome leaned down and put a hand on Momiji's limp form, sensing absolutely nothing. With a small reserve of energy she had remaining she conjured a blanket and carefully wrapped Momiji's broken body in it, trying not to break down. The quiet but determined little angel…
"He died nobly." Miroku said, placing a hand on the wrapped bundle and quickly saying a prayer. Kirrara picked up the still unconscious and quite wet Shippo and sat down beside Sango, who was watching in sombre silence. Inu-Yasha simply stood there.
"Momiji-kun!" Okuro whimpered, looking lost. Kagome didn't know what to say to the poor child who had lost both angels that had lived with him. His fingers twitched, as if he wanted to touch Momiji's body but then he got up and started running into the night.
"Okuro!" Kagome stood up swiftly, starting to run after the boy but both visibly and in her senses Okuro just disappeared. She paused from running, not just because of Okuro's disappearance but because Momiji had vanished from her arms as well, passing on to wherever angels went. She clung hopelessly to the cloth he had been wrapped in as everyone else ran up to her, staring in the blackness where Okuro had disappeared.
"Kagome?" Shippo said, barely conscious on Kirrara's back. He carefully jumped into her arms and looked at her with curiosity and concern. "Kagome, what's wrong?" Obviously no one had told him yet.
Kagome didn't respond but instead took Shippo into a hug, nearly crushing him, as she finally dissolved into tears.
Mizuki frowned as he looked out at the mortal plane, holding out a hand to feel the rain pour steadily down. He sniffed the air experimentally and growled, turning to the Alpha, Beta and Gamma teams of Sesshoumaru's army. "Somebody doesn't want us to fight at our best." He said, glaring back out at the rain. "This isn't an ordinary rain and no doubt that damned Outcast is behind this. Bloody hell, this probably means some of those angels are on his side too. And mortals. Fuck."
He looked at the three team leaders, a large oni, a fox demon and a tough looking, unidentifiable creature, all three dressed in the Fourth Lord's armour and insignia. In turn to the generals there were the four defensive and offensive quarterly officers, each in charge of their half of the teams, around fifty-thousand soldiers in each of the team's quarters. Each team was specially organized and trained so that every single advantage could be used. While some looked a bit nervous of the rain they all looked pretty confident in their trainings.
Mizuki tapped his first officer staff. "Team Alpha, your quadrant is the mortal city itself. Divide up into seven separate and even teams on each side and scatter throughout in a ripple movement. Place the swiftest on the outside and the strongest in the middle ring." The oni leader nodded and barked the orders back to the smaller officers and soldiers. Within the space of a moment the entire team had disappeared to surround the city. Alpha's strength was strength itself and the team should be able to contain most of the invasion. Mizuki then turned to team Gamma, trained for the ultimate in barrier strength and speed.
"Gamma, surround the city and following woods, spreading out until you reach the Ninth mortal key. Keep two of each soldiers to one square and kill anything spiritual that crosses your path and does not carry the emblem of Sesshoumaru-sama." The demon leader of Gamma nodded and the team swiftly dispersed.
Mizuki quickly ordered Beta to split up to surround and protect the other twelve keys, with orders not to touch anything until the war was over. Once Beta had disappeared the kappa leaned on his spear to feel the harsh storm exact it's unjust power on the city. He couldn't help but feel a piece of pity for the mortals; kappas were some of the few demons that didn't feast on mortal souls. He tried to picture Sesshoumaru's nephew and his mortal/angel companions, trapped in the centre of this stupid. He sighed and shook his head. Praise the Hells he didn't have to fight.
A demon appeared behind him suddenly. He glanced back, realized who it was and turned back to stare out the city. When the demon behind didn't take the hint Mizuki decided to say it out plainly.
"Go away." He said bluntly.
The other demon made no reply for a moment. "I just wanted to talk." It finally said. "I've been discussing some… things and I think we may have a problem."
"Then go talk to Sesshoumaru."
"They involve Sesshoumaru."
Mizuki grimaced as he tapped his claw against the spear shaft with impatience. Damn the Heavens for his stupid curiosity. Finally giving in he turned around to face the messenger. "Fine then, what is it?"
"Kagome-chan, are you going to be okay?" Sango asked, helping the girl up. While Inu-Yasha and Miroku went to go scout the tower they had given the girls a moment but now were coming back, empty handed it seemed. Kagome nodded in response to Sango's question.
"I'll be alright, don't worry about it." She said, trying fruitlessly to get some water off of her. "It's just this damn rain…"
Sango smiled, trying to lighten the mood. "A few months ago I would have been shocked to hear you swear, Kagome-chan. I think Inu-Yasha's rubbing off on you."
Kagome blinked at blushed. "He's a terrible influence."
"Who's a terrible influence?" Inu-Yasha asked, as Kagome rolled her eyes and smiled. "Nothing Inu-Yasha." She said with false innocence.
Inu-Yasha looked at her, raising an eyebrow in curiosity. "You alright?" He asked. When Kagome said nothing he twitched his nose in impatience. "Did you hear me? I asked if you were okay."
"I heard." Kagome said, nodding. She smiled. "It's just that such politeness that doesn't sound forced is a rarity for you, Inu-Yasha."
Inu-Yasha's eyes narrowed. "Hey wench, I can be fucking polite when I want to be!" He snapped and Kagome started giggling. Deciding he didn't want any more part of this Inu-Yasha crossed his arms again, turning his back from his task. "Women."
"So did you find anything?" Sango asked Miroku, while Shippo hopped over to his task's shoulder to shake vigorously, which would have further soaked Miroku if all of them hadn't already been soaked to the bone, in a figurative sense. Still, it was uncomfortable and Miroku peeled Shippo off and absently tossed the fox kit back to Kagome while he answered Sango's question.
"Nothing." He said with a shrug and a slightly worried look. "I'm beginning to wonder if that message was perhaps a trap."
"Wouldn't doubt it." Inu-Yasha snorted. He was about to make some other snide remark when a voice from above interrupted them all.
"Now what would the group of ya all be doin' here?" Everyone looked up to see a man sitting on the faint and barely aiding streetlight, a slight whitish glow about him. The glow and aura were brighter in Kagome's eyes and she immediately sensed what he was.
"That's an angel." She said as Sango and Miroku and even Inu-Yasha prepared their weapons. While Sango and Miroku eased up a little the three guardian angels didn't look at all relieved at the news.
The angel, in fact, looked a bit surprised at Kagome's observation. "Well, what 'ave we got here? A little angel detector or something like that? What's your name, pet?" He said, leaning down with a slight curiosity. Kagome then noticed that despite the pour rain all about them he was perfectly dry and almost a contrast to the blackness of the night and the storm, with his elaborate and decorative white clothes and long, light purple hair.
"None of your damn business." Inu-Yasha growled. The angel looked at him with a frown. Then he blinked and stared at Inu-Yasha a moment long, squinting a bit but not moving from his post. "Wait a minute, I know you. You're the threeblood that killed Kikyou!" He said the last sentence with a wrinkled nose, like an aristocrat who is forced to mention peasants.
Inu-Yasha only growled.
The angel was back to looking at Kagome but there was no more friendly curiosity in his gaze instead a slight malicious tone. "So I guess that makes you the Reborn, huh pet? And the rest of you…" He quickly glanced over the rest of the group, a dark smile on his face. "Well, well, well, isn't this interesting…"
"Who's side are you on?" Shippo asked fiercely, looking quite pathetic so dripping wet. The angel looked at him with contempt.
"Figure it out for yourself brat. I'm a wanderer and you're a tenth my size." He stood up, unfazed by the pouring rain that seemed to avoid him. "Naraku's not the only one who think mortal humans are disgusting creatures. There are many of us that prefer his side."
"Is that what he told you?" Kagome asked. "Because that's not what he's doing! He's going to destroy all the keys and all of existence itself! How can you believe that liar, he's just saying that so that you'll join him!"
"Shut up, Reborn." The angel hissed. "You're as bad as the threeblood except that he actually has angel blood. You're just a pathetic copy." He rose in the air, taking note that Inu-Yasha had his weapon out. "I'm not in this for the glory more than I'm in it for the satisfaction. So I won't bother capturing you. However if you don't want to die I suggest you hide like the pathetic little rodents you are. There are going to be a lot looking for you." He laughed. "The storm is drowning you and the war is upon us! The Third Strike has begun!"
Inu-Yasha threw his sword up but the angel disappeared before the weapon hit it's target. Inu-Yasha jumped up to grabbed Tetsusaiga and landed, growling. Kagome stood there for a moment, contemplating what had happened in the past hour, the message she had gotten from Kaede and the angel's disturbing words. She walked up to Inu-Yasha and put a hand on his shoulder.
"Inu-Yasha, I think we should go to your uncle's."
End chapter 30
*sniff* I told you it was a sad one. Poor Momiji! Stupid muse, why did you have to kill him? *beats a picture representation of her muse* Bad, bad, bad! *notices everyone staring at her* Um… okay, fine, no more coffee…
And guess what guys! I'm going to stop beating around the poor, beaten bush and get on with the story now! The next chapter's the last chapter of Book Two and then after that we move onto Book Three, where it's war, action, suspense, horror, romance, drama, sad parts, death and of course Sesshoumaru in all his prettiness. *kuggles Sesshoumaru plushie* Plushies are the greatest thing ever invented! Squee! *coughs* Ahem, so yes, after the next chapter the war's on full blast and all the fun war-stuff happens, not to mention a lot of surprises! Whee!
Shoutouts:
Person: Intriguing name. And hurrah, another whom I have managed to suck into my realm! Woot! And I got this idea from a silly little dream I had. Ah, the silly little dream… Sesshoumaru was my guardian angel you know and there is nothing better than spending an afterlife with the prettiest bish in existence… (and I update on Mondays! Mondays! Learn that people, learn!)
link no miko: Stupid FFN won't let you log in to review? Why that stupid, stupid server! Let's beat it with a thousand sand particles. Then it will learn… And yes, that chapter was truly for you. Feel the love ^_^. And Xenosaga! Oh, the many hours of playing and sore thumbs… that and Zelda: OoA for GBC has consumed much of my time. I can't get enough! (although the repetitive tunes of Zelda are beginning to grate my nerves) And the X Kamui/Fuuma spread. I had a big picture of that on my wall but it kept falling on my face while I slept so now it's just pinned beside my art desk for, you know, inspiration. Or long hours of staring at it and cursing CLAMP for their prettiness. Just like my art books. I'm weird. And for your chapter parts I put the little boy in to show that Kikyou's not all bad (yeah right) since, you know, she did get along with kids. Except I always thought kids were supposed to be able to sense evil. Ah well. And where would we be without Miroku, and the lack of his comic relief? Poor Shippo he tries so hard and nobody cares. As for the watchers…. *grin* I know, I'm evil. And that's okay, I forgive you for your criticism. I really should stop procrastinating this stuff so I have enough time to check it over. My compu has stopped being a ging (what is that anyway?) and school's cool and fruity! Happy saint Patty's day! Time to go drinking!
Oh yes, and the preview for the next chapter:
Preview Chapter 31: War
"So that's your plan?" Kikyou asked in her close sarcasm. Kagura gave her a matching icy glare and nodded. Kikyou shrugged indifferently. "Seems rather simple to me. I can't believe I never thought of it."
Kagura smiled. "That's the funny thing about history. Nobody ever does bother to think about it. If the threeblood and the Reborn had any intelligence in them they'd figure it out soon enough. Especially the way history is repeating itself."
Kikyou didn't look convinced. "Naraku has died before." She pointed out.
"And the hanyou was alive in that time." Kagura also pointed out. "The threeblood won't be this time if this works."
"When this works." Kikyou reminded her.
Kagura nodded. "When this works. And it will. Because knowing that insufferable threeblood he's probably either too proud or too stupid to tell his companions the secret that just may save their lives." She smiled. "But all the better for us."
End preview.
Well? Just what are Kikyou and Kagura planning? dun, Dun DUN! Any guesses? Probably not but if you do don't say (or spell it in pig latin or L33T or whatever) No spoilers, okay you smart people! And the rest of you, wrack your brains to figure out what they're planning! (although you won't find out for a while) - -;…
Ah well! See you next Monday to maybe get more hints on these questions and to read the final chapter of Book Two! Then onto Book Three! Well, I'm off to keep typing! (and you see that little button on the bottom left corner. You know what to do)
~Ama
Quote of the week: Talking to oneself is a sign of genius. Talking back is the sign of insanity (what if you argue?)