"Taken By Evil"
Ch. 3: 'A Plan Is Taking Shape'
Disclaimer: I in no way own anything relating to Inuyasha
A small glimmer of light barely glistened in the distance. Sango groaned as the light came closer, and became brighter. She awoke to see a small fox demon sitting atop of her. The little demon's eyes lit up with excitement as Sango managed to say,
"W-where am I?"
The little fox began running around, announcing Sango's recovery.
"Miroku! Miroku! She's awake, Miroku!"
Suddenly a tall, dark-haired monk entered the room. He held a tray holding cups of herbal tea. He set the tray down beside Sango's side.
"May I interest you in a cup of tea?"
Sango struggled to raise herself to an up-right position. She wanted to drink something. It was another step towards recovery. Her abdomen still ached from the powerful attack Sesshomaru had inflicted upon her. She groaned as her body fell back onto the bed.
"Sango, you are in no condition to be moving. Here let me help you."
Miroku gently poured the steaming tea into Sango's mouth. She swallowed it and smiled at her helpful companion. Miroku smiled in return.
Sango noticed that Miroku's smile was more like a pleased one, rather than a grateful one. Also, for some reason, her rear felt a little warmer. Her face grew red as she growled in anger. Suddenly, Shippo jumped and slapped Miroku across the face. Shippo blushed, showing signs of regret.
"Sorry Miroku. I was only doing what Sango wanted to do."
Miroku's eyebrow twitched as anger spread across his face. He calmly sighed.
"On the count of 3 Shippo, you better be running."
Shippo screamed as he fled from Miroku, circling around Sango's bed. Sango sighed as she rested, watching the two scream and shout .
"Inuyasha….!"
Kagome's voice echoed as she sat, tied to Sesshomaru's belongings. She struggled to free herself, but Sesshomaru's little lizardly assistant had tied her tight. The huge dragon that carried them continued to walk, without any change in it's pace.
"Just you wait Sesshomaru! Inuyasha will come for me! He'll…"
"Silence."
Sesshomaru halted the moving dragon. He serenely dismounted from the beast and moved towards the tied up girl. She stared him in the eye, her face fixed as though she wanted to kill him. The short connection ended when Sesshomaru relieved the girl from her bondage.
"I must end this unnecessary whining. I planned to wait until I was further away from this place, but it seems it must be done now. Jaken, prepare the ritual."
Like a child on Christmas morning, Jaken excitedly began rummaging through the party's belongings. From within an old messenger bag, Jaken exposed a black ceramic jar. Along with candles and aged scrolls, the little lizard placed the items in a particular pattern. He then handed the black jar to his master.
"Lord Sesshomaru, you really are amazing! This plan should work perfectly. Once you've taken-"
"Sesshomaru…what are you doing?"
Just then, a small girl stepped off of the dragon. She stood, her face showing strong concern for the ritual Sesshomaru was planning to commence. She slowly stepped forward, but was stopped by Jaken's staff. The girl's hand raised to mouth as she watched in astonishment.
"Lord Sesshomaru doesn't need you to worry about him."
"Rin, stay with Jaken. I require much concentration if I plan to continue with this ritual."
The white-haired demon effortlessly picked up Kagome, and began walking into the woods. Kagome struggled to free herself from Sesshomaru's hold, but soon realized it was futile. The two figures vanished into the heart of the forest.
A cool wind passed, revealing to Inuyasha that he was not yet dead. He grunted as he awoke in the clearing of the forest. He rose, only to fall once more. With the help of the tetsusaiga, Inuyasha was able to rise to his feet. Inuyasha looked around, noticing the remarks left from the battle with Sesshomaru. Seeing them ignited a flame within Inuyasha, which intensified his desire to find Kagome.
'I must… find her. No matter what it takes. I swear, if that bastard Sesshomaru hurts her…I'll (groan)'
Inuyasha's wounds still burned, He could barely withstand it any longer. He rested on a nearby rock and sighed heavily.
'Who am I kidding? With pain like this, I don't stand a chance against Sesshomaru. One hit and I'd be down for the count.'
Suddenly, a tiny flea appeared on Inuyasha's neck. It began to draw blood from the half-demon's body. Though in pain, Inuyasha managed to give the flea a powerful smack. Rendering it unconscious.
"Myoga! Why is it that you manage to appear at the worst time? Not to mention when there's no danger."
"Excuse me Master Inuyasha. May I please just have one, tiny-"
"No! I need all of my blood!"
"Right. Anyway, from the look of your wounds you need to visit Lady Kaede. I'm sure she'll bandage them up for you. That way you'll stand a slight chance at defeating Sesshomaru."
"What do ya mean by slight? I can defeat Sesshomaru!"
Strong anger appeared on Inuyasha's face. Myoga knew then that his best way out was by apologizing.
"My apologies Master Inuyasha. I was only stating the obvious."
Inuyasha calmed down, but still showed signs of hostility to the poor flea. He then stood, and managed to began a slow stroll. Myoga rested on his shoulder, taking advantage of the free ride.
"Besides, I wouldn't go see that hag if I was forced to. I can treat my own wounds."
Just then, pain shot through his body causing him to stumble. He rested, the tetsusaiga aiding him in his stance. Now there was no choice. Lady Kaede's help was his only hope towards rescuing Kagome. Once healed, Inuyasha would set off to find Miroku, Sango, and Shippo, and rescue the one that mattered the most in his life.
A/N - Sorry it took me so long to finish this. I promise that this year I'll try to update more often. I want to thank those of you who support and review my work. Without you all I really wouldn't continue this. So, thanks. Also, look out for my next title: Reunitace (Inu x Kag) ;-)