Chapter 4: For better or for worse?
The group had finally set out for Naraku's castle. If Keade was right, they needed to get the rest of the shards from Naraku. Inuyasha followed behind as Kagome led them towards the castle. He had to say he missed it. Even though he was not a full demon, half demon was not all that bad. Being human just ticked him off. He couldn't stand being one for one night, so how the hell could he be one for the rest of his life? "We're getting close. I can smell his toxin." Kagome said sniffing the air. But as she sniffed, a new smell entered her nose. The smell of wolf! Kouga? She thought. Soon a cyclone headed their way and soon appeared Kouga. Suddenly Kagome pinched her nose. His smell was so over whelming! No wonder Inuyasha doesn't like to be near him! Kagome thought in Disgust. "Kagome?" Kouga asked in surprise. "Yes Kouga." She answered. Wait! Kouga hates half-breeds! Maybe he'll finally leave me alone! Kagome thought, a smile coming to her face. "Wow Kagome! You look great! Much better then Dogface. By the way, were is he?" Kouga said, sniffing the air. Inuyasha stepped forward and Kouga busted out laughing. "Man, you've finally hit rock bottom! You're a human now!" Kouga laughed. "What's wrong with being human!?" Kagome asked getting angry. "N-n-n-nothing! It's just that…" Kouga tried to explain. But Kagome didn't let him. She just ran forward and punched him right in the jaw, sending him high into the air. Then with out a word Kagome started walking forward. Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha quickly followed behind.
Thanks to Kagome's nose, they located Naraku's castle. They easily broke the barrier and could now smell the toxin. They walked into the courtyard and saw no one. "Has he abandoned this one as well?" Miroku asked. "No, I can smell him. He is still here." Kagome said. "Very good Kagome." An eerie voiced said. Naraku suddenly appeared in the building in front of them. "It's very interesting that you have some how switched forms with Inuyasha." Naraku said. "Give us the rest of the jewel shards!" Kagome ordered. She answered only by Naraku's sinister laugh. Then with a gust of wind, Kagura was standing next to him. Kagome quickly pulled out the tetsuiaga (Is that right?) and it transformed. But its blade hit the dirt. Damn this thing is heavy! She cursed. Sango and Miroku quickly ran in front to protect their friend. "DANCE OF BLADES!" Kagura yelled. Sango then through her boomerang to deflect it. "WIND TUNNEL!" Miroku yelled. Kagura suddenly braced her self. The wind tunnel was pulling her in and it looked like it was going to work, when the poison insects appeared. Miroku quickly closed his wind tunnel. Every time he sucked those in, it could mean his death. Kagura then yelled another 'Dance of Blades' and it hit them all. Kagome was knocked out from a serious blow. "Maybe another time." Naraku said. Then with a burst of his toxin, the castle was gone again. "Damit!" Inuyasha yelled.
As they miserable walked back to camp, Inuyasha slowed down his pace. He just didn't feel like going back to camp right then. So he turned into the deep woods and walked. Kagome was hurt and it was his fault! Why did I let her go? I should've known she couldn't wield it yet! It took me forever to be able to pick it up! He yelled at himself. "Young man?" a voice asked. Inuyasha turned to see and old man's upper body connected to a spider's lower half. A demon! Inuyasha thought. "I know of your problems Inuyasha." He said. "How do you know my name?" Inuyasha asked. "I know all about you and your little friends and what's been happening lately." He said with a smile. "So." Inuyasha said. "How would you like to be normal again?" he asked. "How?" he asked, getting interested. "If you bring me the blood of Kagome on this sword I will change you back." He explained, showing the sword. "And what about Kagome?" He asked. "I will heal her wound, but cannot change her, other wise the blood is no good." He told her. "No, I don't want to hurt Kagome." Inuyasha refused. "It's either you do it or I do it and kill her in the process." He told him, offering the sword. Inuyasha thought for a moment. If he did it, the demon promised to cure her. He could explain everything afterwards. He then sighed and took the sword. "I will wait for you here." The demon said, walking into the woods.
Inuyasha had arrived back at the camp and everyone was asleep. Kagome looked fine except for some scrapes and bruises. Inuyasha slowly walked over to her. He then lifted the rusty sword over her. He aimed for an area he knew would not hit any major organs. He then swallowed and whispered "Sorry Kagome." And…
Ha! Ha! Ha!
Is that a good cliffhanger? Will Inuyasha stab his true love? Find out next time in Chapter 5: A Broken heart and a Broken promise!
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