*Oh yeah. Epic is a character a friend created for me so I technically own him to. not my friend. Epic.*
Part 20 Flight & Recovery
Sesshomaru, Kouga, and Inuyasha all attacked the door. They were starting to make dents in it. Inside Naraku had finally started paying attention to the noise. He stopped his work and dropped the blade. He jumped onto a ledge high on the wall and disappeared.
Once Naraku had left the barrier holding the door collapsed and the door shattered under their attacks. Inuyasha rushed inside and slipped.
Kagome shield her eyes against the splinters of wood. She looked up in time to see Inuyasha slip on Atria's blood.
"Inuyasha," she said
Inuyasha had covered his nose. He saw kagome as he stood up. He turned and froze. He saw Atria, but he couldn't believe it. She still were her clothes but all of her exposed flesh was cut. There were cuts on cuts and blood everywhere. it was a wonder she was still alive.
There for a moment he thought she wasn't, but then he saw her breath slowly. He had to get out of the room.
Neither Sesshomaru or Kouga could enter either. Inuyasha came out quickly. He had to remove his outer shirt because of the blood. Sango and Miroku went to release Kagome and Atria. Sango released Kagome. then they both went over to help Miroku. Miroku was supporting Atria as Sango and Kagome unchained her. They moved very slowly to keep from slipping on the blood that covered the floor. They released her and she slumped against Miroku. Sango took his staff as Miroku picked Atria up.
They left the room and went to the throne room. Sesshomaru cleared off a table and Miroku laid Atria on it.
"We've got to close those wounds," Kagome said
She thought a moment. Then she remembered what Atria had done when she had pulled out the jewel shards.
"Salt water," Kagome said
"What," Kouga asked
"Immerse her in salt water," Kagome said expectantly
"Yeah and if Naraku didn't kill her that will," Inuyasha said
"Do you want her to stop bleeding or not," Kagome asked
Sango put her hand on Inuyasha's shoulder.
"She's right Inuyasha," Sango said
"Okay. So where do we find that much salt water," Miroku asked
"I believe I know where we can go," Sesshomaru said
"Then let's go," Inuyasha said
"We can't move her," Kouga said
Inuyasha looked at Kouga. Kouga stared back at him.
"Fine. Sesshomaru what was your plan?" Inuyasha said
"I know a sea demon. He can come here though," Sesshomaru said
"Are you sure," Sango asked
Sesshomaru smiled and nodded.
"Fine. Sesshomaru, you, Kouga, and Inuyasha need to go get the Sea demon and fast," kagome said
"Why me," Kouga asked
Kagome gave him a death look.
"Don't argue just go," She said
Kouga shrugged and they left. Kagome sighed
"For now we'll do what we can. Sango run and get Kaede. Miroku go get some cloth or something. Shippo can you watch her while I get some water?" Kagome asked. Shippo nodded and sat down next to Atria. While everyone else did what they were supposed to. For a while things were fine. then Atria started muttering.
"Why don't you just kill me," she whispered
"because," Shippo started to say
"I won't help you. you know that," She whispered
Shippo realized that she wasn't talking to anyone. She was reliving a memory of something. Shippo sat there silently trying to figure out what she meant. She didn't say anything else.
Sesshomaru gave directions as they flew along the path. He had them taking the straightest path. They would reach him within a few hours. Hopefully Atria could hold on that long. Inuyasha was thinking the same thing, only he was commanding Atria to hold on. Kouga just wanted to hurry.
'Maybe she'll help me if I save her,' he thought
Sango came back within half an hour with Kaede. Kaede reacted the same way Inuyasha had. She just sort of stood there staring at atria. Kagome had returned first with the water. She had already started trying to clean Atria up. Miroku came in shortly after Sango and Kaede. He had tons of cloth. Everything for sheets to tapestries.
"Ye did a great job, Kagome," Kaede said
Kaede took over cleaning and let out a string of orders.
"Miroku tear that into strips, Sango more water, kagome gather the herbs on this list, Shippo keep an eye out for anything," She said
No one said anything, but they all started to do what they were told. Sango brought water back and forth. kagome found half of the herbs and brought what she had back. she left again. Miroku tore strips constantly. He took a break every now and then, but he was persistent.
Sesshomaru approached the door. They had reached his house sooner than expected. He knocked on the door. When it opened a quiet demon stood there.
"Lord Sesshomaru!!" the demon said
He hugged Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru pushed him off.
"Epic. DO me a favor," Sesshomaru said
"Anything," Epic said
"Don't touch me," Sesshomaru said
"Hurry up!" Inuyasha yelled from behind him.
"Who are they," Epic said noticing Inuyasha and Kouga
"Who they are is of no importance right..." Sesshomaru started
He couldn't finish because Epic had gone past him to see.
"Who are you guys," Epic said
"I'm Kouga, and that's Inuyasha," Kouga said
Epic hugged them both then he turned to Sesshomaru.
"What are you here for," Epic asked
"We need salt water," Sesshomaru said
"You came to the right place," Epic said
"unfortunately we need it somewhere else. please come with us," Kouga said
"Sure no problem. Let me get a few things," Epic said
Epic ran inside
"Are you sure he's ...right," Inuyasha asked Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru shrugged. Epic came back outside and they left.
Kaede had done all she could. She had originally planed on bandaging her. until kagome told her about the salt water. Miroku threw a fit when he realized he'd done all that work for nothing. He calmed down quickly though. they had cleaned Atria off and the bleed had slowed but not stopped.
"She's pale and cold," Sango said checking her pulse.
'Like she's dead,' Kagome thought
"They're back! they're back!" Shippo yelled as he came running in.
Inuyasha walked in followed by a demon none of them had ever seen before. Epic walked up and hugged them all. they all looked confused.
"Don't ask," Inuyasha said
Epic looked at Atria
"What happened," he asked
"We'll explain later," Kouga said
"Sorry, we're waiting for an explanation," Sango said
"this is Epic the sea-demon." Sesshomaru said
"okay so what do you want me to do?" Epic asked
"Can you fill the hole outside with salt water?" Kagome asked
"Sure. Can I ask why," Epic said
"No. Please just do it," Kagome said
Epic shrugged and walked outside. Inuyasha looked Atria over. He saw she was breathing a little better. He Hrumphed and sat down next to her. Epic came in and nodded.
"Done," he said
Inuyasha got up and picked Atria up. As he did a shudder ran through her body. Inuyasha carried her out to the pool of salt water.
"Wait Inuyasha," Kaede said
Inuyasha stopped next to the pool. He knelt down beside it. Kaede removed a stone that was around her neck then she nodded at him. Inuyasha stood up and steeped into the water. He slowly lowered her into the water. The minute any part of her touched the water her eyes snapped open. She struggled in Inuyasha's arms. Inuyasha, not prepared for a struggle, dropped her.
"Gaaah," Atria screamed
She floundered in the water for a second then quickly crawled out. She was on hands and knees spitting up salt water and panting. She cursed a couple of times. She was suddenly picked up and hugged by Epic.
"Aaaaaaahhhhh," She cried.
Epic, not used to having screaming in his ear, let her go and she fell backwards landing on her butt. When Kaede started towards she scrambled backwards away from her. Atria backed herself up against the building and growled at anyone who came close.
"What is wrong," Inuyasha asked
"Yeah we saved you," Shippo said
Atria choked
"Saved me. I don't call dropping me in salt water saving me. That actually hurt more that what Naraku did," Atria said
"Fine way to show gratitude," Epic scoffed
"Who are you," Atria asked
"I am epic," Epic said with a bow
"What?" Atria asked
"Epic," Epic said slightly annoyed
"An epic tragedy maybe," Kouga said
"Okay Epic, why did you hug me?" Atria asked
Epic shrugged as Atria stood up.
"Just don't touch me at all," She said to epic.
"And the rest of you. Blah," She said
She had to use the wall for support
"Is it a full moon yet," Atria asked kagome
"Uh," kagome said
Not tonight, Tomorrow," Kouga answered
"Good," Atria said
She started to walk into the castle
"Oh and thanks, I think," She said and walked in.
"Well that's gratitude," Inuyasha said
"Hey, don't," kagome said
"Yeah. What would you do if you were cut all over and then dropped in salt water," Sango said
"Feh," Inuyasha said
He went after atria to keep an eye on her.
Atria staggered into the room she knew so well. They had apparently cleaned the blood up. She leaned against the wall just to the side of the door. She saw Inuyasha stop just out side the room. She slid down the wall into a sitting position.
"He knows," Atria sighed
"Knows what," Inuyasha asked
"About dad," She sighed
Inuyasha walked over to her and crouched down next to her.
"I'm sorry," She said, "I know how much Kagome means to you. So I made sure he took out his anger on me. It I could've withstood more of the tainted shard he wouldn't have caught her."
Inuyasha wanted to hug Atria, but he wasn't sure if she'd let him. He looked at her and saw tears.
"GAH, crying again," She said, "I am weak."
Inuyasha growled
"That's not you talking. That's Naraku. He has done damage. Maybe it can be repaired," Inuyasha said
"Is...Is Shelani alright," Atria asked
"I was wondering when you'd ask. She's worried, but fine," Kagome said from the door way.
Atria just sat there tears silently falling. She opened her mouth to apologize.
"No. it's not your fault what Naraku does. He makes his own decisions, It is I who should apologize, because of what you went through so I wouldn't have to," Kagome said
"But I was the reason you guys were even here," Aria protested
"Listen. I'm not gonna fight with you. you are just as strong as Inuyasha so don't say your weak. Heck you did the one thing no one else could. You made Sesshomaru and Inuyasha stop fighting," Kagome said
"Hey come on. Let's leave this behind us. The was the past. We'll make sure you never have to revisit it unnecessarily," Kagome said
She walked over and hugged Atria gingerly. She looked in Atria's eyes and sighed
"Inuyasha maybe you can talk some sense into her," Kagome said
Kagome walked away.
A few minutes later yelling could be heard clearly. Kouga braved the fury to see what was going on. A few seconds later he came back with his tail between his legs.
"That bad, Huh," Miroku said
Kouga just nodded. Atria came walking down the hall.
'No, not walking, stomping,' Miroku thought
Kouga whimpered and cowered behind Miroku. Miroku sighed. Epic on the other had thought Atria needed a hug. Before Miroku could even breath Epic was lying in a patch of shattered glass outside. Miroku noticed that Atria didn't seem to care that she had just thrown Epic through a window.
"Don't," Was all Atria said
She left and a second later Inuyasha stormed out looking for her.
"Where," He asked
Miroku just pointed. Kouga stayed hidden behind him. Shortly Miroku heard yelling then crashing. he left Kouga behind to see what was going on.
"Get back here," Inuyasha yelled
Atria ignored him as she walked away.
"Now!" Inuyasha yelled
Miroku an outside just as Atria turned around. Miroku took a step back from the look on her face. Her teeth were bared and her eyes red. She held her bow in her right hand. She growled at Inuyasha, as if daring him to stop her. She turned away and started walking again. Inuyasha tackled her. She kicked him off and dropped her bow. She growled at Inuyasha.
"What is this about."
Miroku jumped. He hadn't noticed Sesshomaru come up behind him. He recovered quickly and shrugged.
"No idea," Miroku said
"I suggest we find out," Sesshomaru said
Part 20 Flight & Recovery
Sesshomaru, Kouga, and Inuyasha all attacked the door. They were starting to make dents in it. Inside Naraku had finally started paying attention to the noise. He stopped his work and dropped the blade. He jumped onto a ledge high on the wall and disappeared.
Once Naraku had left the barrier holding the door collapsed and the door shattered under their attacks. Inuyasha rushed inside and slipped.
Kagome shield her eyes against the splinters of wood. She looked up in time to see Inuyasha slip on Atria's blood.
"Inuyasha," she said
Inuyasha had covered his nose. He saw kagome as he stood up. He turned and froze. He saw Atria, but he couldn't believe it. She still were her clothes but all of her exposed flesh was cut. There were cuts on cuts and blood everywhere. it was a wonder she was still alive.
There for a moment he thought she wasn't, but then he saw her breath slowly. He had to get out of the room.
Neither Sesshomaru or Kouga could enter either. Inuyasha came out quickly. He had to remove his outer shirt because of the blood. Sango and Miroku went to release Kagome and Atria. Sango released Kagome. then they both went over to help Miroku. Miroku was supporting Atria as Sango and Kagome unchained her. They moved very slowly to keep from slipping on the blood that covered the floor. They released her and she slumped against Miroku. Sango took his staff as Miroku picked Atria up.
They left the room and went to the throne room. Sesshomaru cleared off a table and Miroku laid Atria on it.
"We've got to close those wounds," Kagome said
She thought a moment. Then she remembered what Atria had done when she had pulled out the jewel shards.
"Salt water," Kagome said
"What," Kouga asked
"Immerse her in salt water," Kagome said expectantly
"Yeah and if Naraku didn't kill her that will," Inuyasha said
"Do you want her to stop bleeding or not," Kagome asked
Sango put her hand on Inuyasha's shoulder.
"She's right Inuyasha," Sango said
"Okay. So where do we find that much salt water," Miroku asked
"I believe I know where we can go," Sesshomaru said
"Then let's go," Inuyasha said
"We can't move her," Kouga said
Inuyasha looked at Kouga. Kouga stared back at him.
"Fine. Sesshomaru what was your plan?" Inuyasha said
"I know a sea demon. He can come here though," Sesshomaru said
"Are you sure," Sango asked
Sesshomaru smiled and nodded.
"Fine. Sesshomaru, you, Kouga, and Inuyasha need to go get the Sea demon and fast," kagome said
"Why me," Kouga asked
Kagome gave him a death look.
"Don't argue just go," She said
Kouga shrugged and they left. Kagome sighed
"For now we'll do what we can. Sango run and get Kaede. Miroku go get some cloth or something. Shippo can you watch her while I get some water?" Kagome asked. Shippo nodded and sat down next to Atria. While everyone else did what they were supposed to. For a while things were fine. then Atria started muttering.
"Why don't you just kill me," she whispered
"because," Shippo started to say
"I won't help you. you know that," She whispered
Shippo realized that she wasn't talking to anyone. She was reliving a memory of something. Shippo sat there silently trying to figure out what she meant. She didn't say anything else.
Sesshomaru gave directions as they flew along the path. He had them taking the straightest path. They would reach him within a few hours. Hopefully Atria could hold on that long. Inuyasha was thinking the same thing, only he was commanding Atria to hold on. Kouga just wanted to hurry.
'Maybe she'll help me if I save her,' he thought
Sango came back within half an hour with Kaede. Kaede reacted the same way Inuyasha had. She just sort of stood there staring at atria. Kagome had returned first with the water. She had already started trying to clean Atria up. Miroku came in shortly after Sango and Kaede. He had tons of cloth. Everything for sheets to tapestries.
"Ye did a great job, Kagome," Kaede said
Kaede took over cleaning and let out a string of orders.
"Miroku tear that into strips, Sango more water, kagome gather the herbs on this list, Shippo keep an eye out for anything," She said
No one said anything, but they all started to do what they were told. Sango brought water back and forth. kagome found half of the herbs and brought what she had back. she left again. Miroku tore strips constantly. He took a break every now and then, but he was persistent.
Sesshomaru approached the door. They had reached his house sooner than expected. He knocked on the door. When it opened a quiet demon stood there.
"Lord Sesshomaru!!" the demon said
He hugged Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru pushed him off.
"Epic. DO me a favor," Sesshomaru said
"Anything," Epic said
"Don't touch me," Sesshomaru said
"Hurry up!" Inuyasha yelled from behind him.
"Who are they," Epic said noticing Inuyasha and Kouga
"Who they are is of no importance right..." Sesshomaru started
He couldn't finish because Epic had gone past him to see.
"Who are you guys," Epic said
"I'm Kouga, and that's Inuyasha," Kouga said
Epic hugged them both then he turned to Sesshomaru.
"What are you here for," Epic asked
"We need salt water," Sesshomaru said
"You came to the right place," Epic said
"unfortunately we need it somewhere else. please come with us," Kouga said
"Sure no problem. Let me get a few things," Epic said
Epic ran inside
"Are you sure he's ...right," Inuyasha asked Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru shrugged. Epic came back outside and they left.
Kaede had done all she could. She had originally planed on bandaging her. until kagome told her about the salt water. Miroku threw a fit when he realized he'd done all that work for nothing. He calmed down quickly though. they had cleaned Atria off and the bleed had slowed but not stopped.
"She's pale and cold," Sango said checking her pulse.
'Like she's dead,' Kagome thought
"They're back! they're back!" Shippo yelled as he came running in.
Inuyasha walked in followed by a demon none of them had ever seen before. Epic walked up and hugged them all. they all looked confused.
"Don't ask," Inuyasha said
Epic looked at Atria
"What happened," he asked
"We'll explain later," Kouga said
"Sorry, we're waiting for an explanation," Sango said
"this is Epic the sea-demon." Sesshomaru said
"okay so what do you want me to do?" Epic asked
"Can you fill the hole outside with salt water?" Kagome asked
"Sure. Can I ask why," Epic said
"No. Please just do it," Kagome said
Epic shrugged and walked outside. Inuyasha looked Atria over. He saw she was breathing a little better. He Hrumphed and sat down next to her. Epic came in and nodded.
"Done," he said
Inuyasha got up and picked Atria up. As he did a shudder ran through her body. Inuyasha carried her out to the pool of salt water.
"Wait Inuyasha," Kaede said
Inuyasha stopped next to the pool. He knelt down beside it. Kaede removed a stone that was around her neck then she nodded at him. Inuyasha stood up and steeped into the water. He slowly lowered her into the water. The minute any part of her touched the water her eyes snapped open. She struggled in Inuyasha's arms. Inuyasha, not prepared for a struggle, dropped her.
"Gaaah," Atria screamed
She floundered in the water for a second then quickly crawled out. She was on hands and knees spitting up salt water and panting. She cursed a couple of times. She was suddenly picked up and hugged by Epic.
"Aaaaaaahhhhh," She cried.
Epic, not used to having screaming in his ear, let her go and she fell backwards landing on her butt. When Kaede started towards she scrambled backwards away from her. Atria backed herself up against the building and growled at anyone who came close.
"What is wrong," Inuyasha asked
"Yeah we saved you," Shippo said
Atria choked
"Saved me. I don't call dropping me in salt water saving me. That actually hurt more that what Naraku did," Atria said
"Fine way to show gratitude," Epic scoffed
"Who are you," Atria asked
"I am epic," Epic said with a bow
"What?" Atria asked
"Epic," Epic said slightly annoyed
"An epic tragedy maybe," Kouga said
"Okay Epic, why did you hug me?" Atria asked
Epic shrugged as Atria stood up.
"Just don't touch me at all," She said to epic.
"And the rest of you. Blah," She said
She had to use the wall for support
"Is it a full moon yet," Atria asked kagome
"Uh," kagome said
Not tonight, Tomorrow," Kouga answered
"Good," Atria said
She started to walk into the castle
"Oh and thanks, I think," She said and walked in.
"Well that's gratitude," Inuyasha said
"Hey, don't," kagome said
"Yeah. What would you do if you were cut all over and then dropped in salt water," Sango said
"Feh," Inuyasha said
He went after atria to keep an eye on her.
Atria staggered into the room she knew so well. They had apparently cleaned the blood up. She leaned against the wall just to the side of the door. She saw Inuyasha stop just out side the room. She slid down the wall into a sitting position.
"He knows," Atria sighed
"Knows what," Inuyasha asked
"About dad," She sighed
Inuyasha walked over to her and crouched down next to her.
"I'm sorry," She said, "I know how much Kagome means to you. So I made sure he took out his anger on me. It I could've withstood more of the tainted shard he wouldn't have caught her."
Inuyasha wanted to hug Atria, but he wasn't sure if she'd let him. He looked at her and saw tears.
"GAH, crying again," She said, "I am weak."
Inuyasha growled
"That's not you talking. That's Naraku. He has done damage. Maybe it can be repaired," Inuyasha said
"Is...Is Shelani alright," Atria asked
"I was wondering when you'd ask. She's worried, but fine," Kagome said from the door way.
Atria just sat there tears silently falling. She opened her mouth to apologize.
"No. it's not your fault what Naraku does. He makes his own decisions, It is I who should apologize, because of what you went through so I wouldn't have to," Kagome said
"But I was the reason you guys were even here," Aria protested
"Listen. I'm not gonna fight with you. you are just as strong as Inuyasha so don't say your weak. Heck you did the one thing no one else could. You made Sesshomaru and Inuyasha stop fighting," Kagome said
"Hey come on. Let's leave this behind us. The was the past. We'll make sure you never have to revisit it unnecessarily," Kagome said
She walked over and hugged Atria gingerly. She looked in Atria's eyes and sighed
"Inuyasha maybe you can talk some sense into her," Kagome said
Kagome walked away.
A few minutes later yelling could be heard clearly. Kouga braved the fury to see what was going on. A few seconds later he came back with his tail between his legs.
"That bad, Huh," Miroku said
Kouga just nodded. Atria came walking down the hall.
'No, not walking, stomping,' Miroku thought
Kouga whimpered and cowered behind Miroku. Miroku sighed. Epic on the other had thought Atria needed a hug. Before Miroku could even breath Epic was lying in a patch of shattered glass outside. Miroku noticed that Atria didn't seem to care that she had just thrown Epic through a window.
"Don't," Was all Atria said
She left and a second later Inuyasha stormed out looking for her.
"Where," He asked
Miroku just pointed. Kouga stayed hidden behind him. Shortly Miroku heard yelling then crashing. he left Kouga behind to see what was going on.
"Get back here," Inuyasha yelled
Atria ignored him as she walked away.
"Now!" Inuyasha yelled
Miroku an outside just as Atria turned around. Miroku took a step back from the look on her face. Her teeth were bared and her eyes red. She held her bow in her right hand. She growled at Inuyasha, as if daring him to stop her. She turned away and started walking again. Inuyasha tackled her. She kicked him off and dropped her bow. She growled at Inuyasha.
"What is this about."
Miroku jumped. He hadn't noticed Sesshomaru come up behind him. He recovered quickly and shrugged.
"No idea," Miroku said
"I suggest we find out," Sesshomaru said