Ooc:: I haven't gotten many reviews lately so I didn't really rush to get
the next chapter up. R&R please!!
Chapter 17- Tonight
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They traveled through the night and did not rest until around 11 the next morning.
(Shippo) So hungry... ::holding his stomach::
::Miroku gets off Kirara and then helps Sango off, making sure his hands weren't wandering::
(Sango) Thank-you Miroku. ::Kirara un-transforms and yawns::
::Kagome had fallen asleep on Inuyasha's back so he carefully slid her off and lied her down on her sleeping back::
(Miroku) So what now? ::sits down next to Sango::
::Inuyasha looks at them::
(Inuyasha) We rest. We can't attack Naraku now. We'll stay here for now.
(Miroku) Shouldn't there be a village nearby? We could stay....
(Sango) No ::shakes her head::
(Miroku) Why?
(Inuyasha) Naraku could have spies in a village, priest.
(Sango) So if we stay here we're safer.
(Shippo) Need....Food ::points into his open mouth::
(Inuyasha) Fine I'll go hunting. Sango protect Kagome.
::Inuyasha walks into the forest::
(Sango) 'Inuyasha must be worried if he wants me to protect Kagome.'
~*~
Kagura POV
Inside Naraku's castle she keeps watch to see if anyone is coming.
(Naraku) Why keep watch if you said it would take them 3 more days to get here? ::standing in a nearby doorway in baboon pelts::
(Kagura) There are signs of a nearing pack of wolf youkai.
(Naraku) Ummm perhaps it's the remaining part of that Kouga wolf's pack. If they come finish them off ::leaves::
(Kagura) ::Looks out the window:: 'Naraku is being easily fooled thinking I am loyal to him. There is no wolf tribe.' ::looks into a remaining piece of Kanna's mirror:: 'They should arrive my tonight.....Then I will be free to live my life.'
~*~
Inuyasha POV
After killing 3 rabbits he begins the trek back to "camp".
(Inuyasha) 'Tonight....it will all be over.....knew this journey to find the shards wouldn't last forever.....the one fear that I've had is gone, Kagome leaving forever....but now....it's Kagome dying.....'
::Ducks under a low branch almost back to camp::
(Inuyasha) 'Once we defeat Naraku....the danger around Kagome....' ::sees her sleeping form:: 'will be less....if only we could get rid of Sesshoumaru too.'
::walks into camp::
~*~
Miroku starts to clean the rabbits. Sango starts making a stew for the meat.
(Sango) Inuyasha how much longer do you think until we get to his castle?
(Inuyasha) ::holding the Tetsiaga:: Tonight.
(Miroku) ::drops the meat into the stew, water splashes out:: Tonight? That soon
::Inuyasha nods. Kagome wakes up::
(Kagome) ::sitting up:: What's going on?
~*~
After eating dinner and telling Kagome what had gone on while she was asleep. The shard crew decides to go on to the nearest village, before continuing to Naraku's castle. Part of the shard crew went on ahead towards the village leaving Kagome and Inuyasha to catch up with them.
(Kagome) Are you sure this is a good idea? What about Naraku?
(Inuyasha) We're not going to stay long.
(Kagome) We don't have to be in any place for long for Naraku to find out.
(Inuyasha) We'll be careful
(Kagome) ::rolls eyes:: Last time you said that we ended up being attacked by your brother.
(Inuyasha) So? That didn't end too badly.
(Kagome) ::sarcastically:: Yeah having to see you covered in bleeding gashes from his claws. Oh that wasn't bad. :: depressed now::
(Inuyasha) Kagome... ::holds her::
(Kagome) ::quietly:: I'm scared
(Inuyasha) ::quietly:: its ok Kagome it'll be ok.
(Kagome) ::tears dripping down face clinging to Inuyasha:: But what if you...you... ::Sob::
(Inuyasha) I'll be fine Kagome don't worry ::Kisses the top of her head::
~*~
Over with the rest of the shard crew...
(Shippo) What's taking those two so long to catch up?
(Sango) They just wanted to be alone for a little bit Shippo.
(Miroku) ::laughs:: hehehehe
::Sango hits Miroku::
(Miroku) Owww! What was that for!
(Sango) Thinking like a lecher!
(Miroku) But....but.....
~*~
Kagura POV
(Kagura) Naraku what do you have planned for the Shikkon no Tama?
(Naraku) The Shikkon no Tama can make me a full demon and give me amazing power!! I can rule all the lands with its power!
(Kagura) What will become of me?
(Naraku) You will continue to serve me as you have.
(Kagura) Yes Naraku. ::leaves the room:: 'HE MUST DIE!!'
~*~
(Kagome) ::crying and clutching to Inuyasha:: 'He can't die he can't die'
(Inuyasha) Its ok Kagome ::rubs her back::
::Inuyasha picks up the crying Kagome and starting carrying her towards the village::
~*~
Back with the rest of the Shard crew
(Shippo) Let's play I Spy!!
(Miroku) No
(Shippo) Why not?
(Miroku) No
(Shippo) Yes
(Miroku) No
(Shippo) Yes
(Miroku) Fine. I spy a kitsune that's gonna bet a beat down if he doesn't shut up
::Shippo shuts up::
(Sango) ::laughing:: Good one Miroku!!
::Inuyasha catches up to them still carrying Kagome. Kagome had fallen asleep from crying::
(Inuyasha) What's so funny?
(Sango) ::laughing:: Nothing Miroku only threatened Shippo. ::sees Kagome in his arms:: Is Kagome ok?
(Inuyasha) She's sleeping ::walks on ahead::
(Sango) ::to Miroku:: Something is up.
(Miroku) ::to Sango:: Yeah but don't think it's a big deal otherwise he would have told us.
::Sango nods::
(Shippo) Can I talk now?
~*~
The shard crew reaches the edge of the village. Kagome is awake now and walking next to Inuyasha.
(Kagome) Still think this is a bad idea.
(Miroku) Why? We can rest.
(Inuyasha) I'm starting to agree with Kagome. The sooner we fight Naraku the sooner it's over.
(Sango) Ah! Sweet revenge! ::rubs hands together::
(Kagome) ::trying to suppress laugher:: The earlier we attack the more off guard Naraku will be. ::starts laughing::
(Sango) What's so funny?
(Kagome) What you said before!! ::laughing:: It sounds like it came from a movie!! ::laughing::
(Sango) What's a mo-vie?
(Kagome) ::stops laughing:: Oh never mind. It'll be too hard to explain to you.
(Miroku) Ummm ok..... So are we going into the village or not?
(Kagome and Inuyasha) No.
(Sango) Aalll righty then!
::Kagome starts laughing again::
(Sango) What this time?
(Kagome) Never mind! ::still laughing::
::Inuyasha and Miroku roll their eyes::
(Inuyasha) Let's go.
::The shard crew goes along the outer edge of the village heading towards Naraku's castle::
(Inuyasha) We'll be there by dusk.
(AN:: sorry had too much sappiness had to put odd humor in! lol)
~*~
Kagura POV
Just before dusk......
(Kagura) 'They will be here soon. Then....Naraku will finally DIE!!'
(Naraku) ::walks into the room:: Where did I leave my teddy bear?
(Kagura) You put it on your bed next to Mr. Cuddles the monkey.
(Naraku) Ohhh!! ::runs off::
::Kagura rolls her eyes::
~*~
Back with the shard crew....
(Kagome) We're really close.
(Sango) How do you know?
(Kagome) I've been sensing the shards for awhile but now it's extremely strong.
::Kagome steps closer to Inuyasha::
(Inuyasha) Be ready to fight at anytime. He might be out here somewhere
(Kagome) Kagura better be on our side or I'll be the one to kill her.
::Inuyasha looks at Kagome shocked::
(Kagome) What? Think I don't want to fight? ::Laughs::
(Sango) Revenge!! ::pulls her boomerang off her back and Kirara transforms::
::The shard crew goes up towards Naraku's castle and goes inside a side entrance::
~*~
Kagura POV
(Naraku) Good-Night Kagura
::Kagura tucks him into bed and hands him his teddy bear::
(Kagura) ::formal:: Good-Night.
::Kagura leaves the room rolling her eyes and looks into the shard of Kanna's Mirror::
(Kagura) 'They're inside!' ::goes to meet them::
~*~
The Shard Crew POV
(Inuyasha) ::stops walking:: ::quietly:: Someone's coming
::Inuyasha pulls out the Tetsiaga. Kagome draws back her bow. Miroku ready to unseal his Air Rip. Sango holding her boomerang ready to fight. Someone steps out of the shadows::
(Kagura) It is only me.
::They relax their weapons::
(Kagura) Come I will lead you to him....
::Kagura leads them up a secret staircase and to Naraku's room::
(Kagura) He will be inside ::she steps back into the shadows::
::Inuyasha nods at the shard crew to be ready and he opens the door::
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HEHE cliff hanger!!! It took me forever to write this chapter never could make up my mind what I wanted to happen. The next chapter will be put up once I have 64 reviews. That means I want 10 reviews before ya'll get the next chapter. Thought making it a cliff hanger would motivate ya'll to review. R&R please!! (If I get ten reviews by tomorrow night I'll try to put it up but no promises I have rehearsal for jazz band tomorrow night. But if I get ten reviews it'll be up Tuesday)
Chapter 17- Tonight
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They traveled through the night and did not rest until around 11 the next morning.
(Shippo) So hungry... ::holding his stomach::
::Miroku gets off Kirara and then helps Sango off, making sure his hands weren't wandering::
(Sango) Thank-you Miroku. ::Kirara un-transforms and yawns::
::Kagome had fallen asleep on Inuyasha's back so he carefully slid her off and lied her down on her sleeping back::
(Miroku) So what now? ::sits down next to Sango::
::Inuyasha looks at them::
(Inuyasha) We rest. We can't attack Naraku now. We'll stay here for now.
(Miroku) Shouldn't there be a village nearby? We could stay....
(Sango) No ::shakes her head::
(Miroku) Why?
(Inuyasha) Naraku could have spies in a village, priest.
(Sango) So if we stay here we're safer.
(Shippo) Need....Food ::points into his open mouth::
(Inuyasha) Fine I'll go hunting. Sango protect Kagome.
::Inuyasha walks into the forest::
(Sango) 'Inuyasha must be worried if he wants me to protect Kagome.'
~*~
Kagura POV
Inside Naraku's castle she keeps watch to see if anyone is coming.
(Naraku) Why keep watch if you said it would take them 3 more days to get here? ::standing in a nearby doorway in baboon pelts::
(Kagura) There are signs of a nearing pack of wolf youkai.
(Naraku) Ummm perhaps it's the remaining part of that Kouga wolf's pack. If they come finish them off ::leaves::
(Kagura) ::Looks out the window:: 'Naraku is being easily fooled thinking I am loyal to him. There is no wolf tribe.' ::looks into a remaining piece of Kanna's mirror:: 'They should arrive my tonight.....Then I will be free to live my life.'
~*~
Inuyasha POV
After killing 3 rabbits he begins the trek back to "camp".
(Inuyasha) 'Tonight....it will all be over.....knew this journey to find the shards wouldn't last forever.....the one fear that I've had is gone, Kagome leaving forever....but now....it's Kagome dying.....'
::Ducks under a low branch almost back to camp::
(Inuyasha) 'Once we defeat Naraku....the danger around Kagome....' ::sees her sleeping form:: 'will be less....if only we could get rid of Sesshoumaru too.'
::walks into camp::
~*~
Miroku starts to clean the rabbits. Sango starts making a stew for the meat.
(Sango) Inuyasha how much longer do you think until we get to his castle?
(Inuyasha) ::holding the Tetsiaga:: Tonight.
(Miroku) ::drops the meat into the stew, water splashes out:: Tonight? That soon
::Inuyasha nods. Kagome wakes up::
(Kagome) ::sitting up:: What's going on?
~*~
After eating dinner and telling Kagome what had gone on while she was asleep. The shard crew decides to go on to the nearest village, before continuing to Naraku's castle. Part of the shard crew went on ahead towards the village leaving Kagome and Inuyasha to catch up with them.
(Kagome) Are you sure this is a good idea? What about Naraku?
(Inuyasha) We're not going to stay long.
(Kagome) We don't have to be in any place for long for Naraku to find out.
(Inuyasha) We'll be careful
(Kagome) ::rolls eyes:: Last time you said that we ended up being attacked by your brother.
(Inuyasha) So? That didn't end too badly.
(Kagome) ::sarcastically:: Yeah having to see you covered in bleeding gashes from his claws. Oh that wasn't bad. :: depressed now::
(Inuyasha) Kagome... ::holds her::
(Kagome) ::quietly:: I'm scared
(Inuyasha) ::quietly:: its ok Kagome it'll be ok.
(Kagome) ::tears dripping down face clinging to Inuyasha:: But what if you...you... ::Sob::
(Inuyasha) I'll be fine Kagome don't worry ::Kisses the top of her head::
~*~
Over with the rest of the shard crew...
(Shippo) What's taking those two so long to catch up?
(Sango) They just wanted to be alone for a little bit Shippo.
(Miroku) ::laughs:: hehehehe
::Sango hits Miroku::
(Miroku) Owww! What was that for!
(Sango) Thinking like a lecher!
(Miroku) But....but.....
~*~
Kagura POV
(Kagura) Naraku what do you have planned for the Shikkon no Tama?
(Naraku) The Shikkon no Tama can make me a full demon and give me amazing power!! I can rule all the lands with its power!
(Kagura) What will become of me?
(Naraku) You will continue to serve me as you have.
(Kagura) Yes Naraku. ::leaves the room:: 'HE MUST DIE!!'
~*~
(Kagome) ::crying and clutching to Inuyasha:: 'He can't die he can't die'
(Inuyasha) Its ok Kagome ::rubs her back::
::Inuyasha picks up the crying Kagome and starting carrying her towards the village::
~*~
Back with the rest of the Shard crew
(Shippo) Let's play I Spy!!
(Miroku) No
(Shippo) Why not?
(Miroku) No
(Shippo) Yes
(Miroku) No
(Shippo) Yes
(Miroku) Fine. I spy a kitsune that's gonna bet a beat down if he doesn't shut up
::Shippo shuts up::
(Sango) ::laughing:: Good one Miroku!!
::Inuyasha catches up to them still carrying Kagome. Kagome had fallen asleep from crying::
(Inuyasha) What's so funny?
(Sango) ::laughing:: Nothing Miroku only threatened Shippo. ::sees Kagome in his arms:: Is Kagome ok?
(Inuyasha) She's sleeping ::walks on ahead::
(Sango) ::to Miroku:: Something is up.
(Miroku) ::to Sango:: Yeah but don't think it's a big deal otherwise he would have told us.
::Sango nods::
(Shippo) Can I talk now?
~*~
The shard crew reaches the edge of the village. Kagome is awake now and walking next to Inuyasha.
(Kagome) Still think this is a bad idea.
(Miroku) Why? We can rest.
(Inuyasha) I'm starting to agree with Kagome. The sooner we fight Naraku the sooner it's over.
(Sango) Ah! Sweet revenge! ::rubs hands together::
(Kagome) ::trying to suppress laugher:: The earlier we attack the more off guard Naraku will be. ::starts laughing::
(Sango) What's so funny?
(Kagome) What you said before!! ::laughing:: It sounds like it came from a movie!! ::laughing::
(Sango) What's a mo-vie?
(Kagome) ::stops laughing:: Oh never mind. It'll be too hard to explain to you.
(Miroku) Ummm ok..... So are we going into the village or not?
(Kagome and Inuyasha) No.
(Sango) Aalll righty then!
::Kagome starts laughing again::
(Sango) What this time?
(Kagome) Never mind! ::still laughing::
::Inuyasha and Miroku roll their eyes::
(Inuyasha) Let's go.
::The shard crew goes along the outer edge of the village heading towards Naraku's castle::
(Inuyasha) We'll be there by dusk.
(AN:: sorry had too much sappiness had to put odd humor in! lol)
~*~
Kagura POV
Just before dusk......
(Kagura) 'They will be here soon. Then....Naraku will finally DIE!!'
(Naraku) ::walks into the room:: Where did I leave my teddy bear?
(Kagura) You put it on your bed next to Mr. Cuddles the monkey.
(Naraku) Ohhh!! ::runs off::
::Kagura rolls her eyes::
~*~
Back with the shard crew....
(Kagome) We're really close.
(Sango) How do you know?
(Kagome) I've been sensing the shards for awhile but now it's extremely strong.
::Kagome steps closer to Inuyasha::
(Inuyasha) Be ready to fight at anytime. He might be out here somewhere
(Kagome) Kagura better be on our side or I'll be the one to kill her.
::Inuyasha looks at Kagome shocked::
(Kagome) What? Think I don't want to fight? ::Laughs::
(Sango) Revenge!! ::pulls her boomerang off her back and Kirara transforms::
::The shard crew goes up towards Naraku's castle and goes inside a side entrance::
~*~
Kagura POV
(Naraku) Good-Night Kagura
::Kagura tucks him into bed and hands him his teddy bear::
(Kagura) ::formal:: Good-Night.
::Kagura leaves the room rolling her eyes and looks into the shard of Kanna's Mirror::
(Kagura) 'They're inside!' ::goes to meet them::
~*~
The Shard Crew POV
(Inuyasha) ::stops walking:: ::quietly:: Someone's coming
::Inuyasha pulls out the Tetsiaga. Kagome draws back her bow. Miroku ready to unseal his Air Rip. Sango holding her boomerang ready to fight. Someone steps out of the shadows::
(Kagura) It is only me.
::They relax their weapons::
(Kagura) Come I will lead you to him....
::Kagura leads them up a secret staircase and to Naraku's room::
(Kagura) He will be inside ::she steps back into the shadows::
::Inuyasha nods at the shard crew to be ready and he opens the door::
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HEHE cliff hanger!!! It took me forever to write this chapter never could make up my mind what I wanted to happen. The next chapter will be put up once I have 64 reviews. That means I want 10 reviews before ya'll get the next chapter. Thought making it a cliff hanger would motivate ya'll to review. R&R please!! (If I get ten reviews by tomorrow night I'll try to put it up but no promises I have rehearsal for jazz band tomorrow night. But if I get ten reviews it'll be up Tuesday)
