Wind and Crescent Moon
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Italics -Thinking
Freedom
It was glorious, simply glorious no other word could possibly describe this feeling.
Her life was now her own, no longer Naraku's to control. She was now her own master, never again would should she allow anyone to usurp her and dictate her life. Not that she knew what she was going to do with it, but it was the principle of the thing.
Briefly her thoughts strayed to Kanna, her beloved sister. Beloved, perhaps only for the common link they shared. Two of the same flesh and until today, both damned to the same fate. However, where Kanna had readily accepted their oppression, she would never be bound. Kagura's brow instantly furrowed, expression going from one of serenity to one of annoyance.
Kanna was a fool.
She had followed Naraku, which had ultimately led to her death. When compared to Inuyasha and the others newfound strength calling Kanna's power obsolete would be putting it lightly. The moment Kagome's sacred arrow had pierced Kanna's mirror; that was it, her sister now nothing more than a distant memory of this world.
"And a dead fool to me," Kagura said through gritted teeth, flying harder through the night sky.
Sesshoumaru's nostrils flared slightly as a new gust of wind blew through the valley, bringing with it two familiar scents. I smell Naraku and the strong scent of Inuyasha's blood. Inuyasha has Naraku finally succeeded in killing you, though that right is mine. Or is it that I am mistaken, is it you who have slain Naraku. Till a moment ago Naraku had been emanating a strong demonic aura, stronger than any he's released before and now suddenly it's vanished. I can no longer sense his presence in this world.
"Lord Sesshoumaru, where are you going?" Jaken and Rin called in unison to his retreating form.
"I must see to something, wait here for my return," Sesshoumaru ordered as he left for the battlefield of Inuyasha and Naraku. "Ah, Un, come."
Picking itself up from the spot where it had been lying next to Rin, they obediently followed their master.
"Jaken, where do you suppose lord Sesshoumaru has gone off to?" Rin curiously asked the imp, watching Sesshoumaru's retreating form as it disappeared over the horizon.
"Don't be so nosy child, if it was Lord Sesshoumaru's wish for us to know he would've told us," Jaken snapped at Rin, in agitation and worry, for he knew exactly where his master had gone. Tuning her out to be alone with his thoughts he was vaguely aware of little Rin calling him a rude imp and blowing a raspberry at him before occupying herself with flower picking. Sometimes I think that girl is so lucky not being able to sense demonic aura's, Naraku's demonic aura was so frighteningly powerful I'd never felt anything like it before. Not only that but the scent of Inuyasha's blood was in the air, Lord Sesshoumaru's hanyou brother. No doubt Naraku has killed him, it would be most unlikely that he'd be able to stand up to that demon. Though I must admit Inuyasha is very resilient, that dog never knew when to roll over and die, so he could be alive.
Like a streak of lightning, a flash of anger suddenly settled upon the vassal's face. Dog that he is I hope Inuyasha is dead, that way Lord Sesshoumaru will finally be able to claim Tetsusaiga his true birthright. Yet, my mind is unable to grasp how a demonic aura that powerful can disappear without a trace, cause its absolutely impossible for Inuyasha to be capable of destroying such a beast. Heavily sighing Jaken placed a sturdier grip on his staff and wandered over to where Rin was happily singing her Sesshoumaru song as she picked flowers.
The Next Day
Miroku gazed wondrously at his right-hand, his wind tunnel free right-hand. With Naraku's death all our lives have changed for the better. Warmly regarding Sango as she embraced her younger brother, tears in both of the siblings eyes, Kilala meowing happily, as she lied next to both of them. Remember what you promised me Sango, to marry me. I understand that you need to be with Kohaku right now, for both of you have wounds that must heal and together you'll be able to make new, pleasant memories. Thoughtfully the monk's eyes closed in a languid motion "I must be patient," he said to no one in particular. A solemn look came over his features as he looked into the horizon. Despite, the fact that Naraku is dead much of our work is still ahead of us. With a breathless exhale, the monk picked himself up and headed inside towards Kaede's hut.
Shippo excitedly jumped onto Inuyasha's shoulder. "Why aren't you celebrating? We've finally defeated Naraku," Shippo asked completely bewildered by Inuyasha's less than jovial attitude. "You of all people should be happy, I mean that's been our mission from the start," the young Kitsune said matter-of-factly.
By this time Inuyasha's hands were balled into fists and shaking violently. "You wanna know why I'm not celebrating," Inuyasha seethed out between his teeth. "I tell you why, it's because after all that the jewel shard gets broke again and now were stuck collecting jewel shards even longer." Inuyasha yelled in one of the most peeved off tones he'd ever used.
"Don't get so riled up Inuyasha," Kagome said finishing tying a bandage on his arm, glad that there was enough medical tape for that last wound; most of it had to be placed on his midsection. Inuyasha had defeated Naraku but it was by no means an easy victory, she'd feared multiple times for his life during the battle. "It's nothing we haven't done before and with Naraku out of the picture it'll be that much easier, besides your main focus should be on healing right now." She looked at him thoughtfully. "Well get back to searching for jewel shards soon enough, with all that's been going on lately we could use the rest," Kagome face lifted in a soft smile.
Inuyasha shifted his gaze staring intently at Kagome, Can't you tell I'm not upset at all, I'm glad the jewel got shattered again, that means you can stay longer. Inuyasha sighed heavily and conceded with Kagome's wishes lying down on the straw mat, covering his anxieties with a look of tiredness. "I suppose your right," he agreed in a sleep husky voice. "I haven't had a good sleep in a long time anyway," Inuyasha yawned turning over on his left side, instantly letting slumber claim him.
Placing a finger to her mouth, Kagome made a hushing sound for Shippo to keep quiet and follow her out of the hut. Kagome contentedly looked back at the hut. Inuyasha was more tired than he wanted to let on, poor guy that battle took a lot out of him, rest now you deserve it. Outside they found Miroku making his way towards the hut.
"I didn't think he'd be so upset about the jewel shard getting broke again, since it was his backlash wave that shattered it, not that it was complete anyway," Shippo mused aloud. "But, you got to admit, it was pretty funny the way Inuyasha's face fell when you told him Miroku." And it was, despite Inuyasha's injuries he'd possessed enough adrenaline to brag proudly for what seemed and agonizingly long time. The half-demon quite literally crowing from a mountain top for all below to hear, that is until Miroku quite thoroughly burst Inuyasha's bubble by telling it was his Tetsusaiga's ultimate attack that re-shattered the almost whole jewel shard that Naraku had possessed.
Miroku just shook his head recalling the humorous event himself. Sometimes he can be such a half-wit. Looking towards Kagome he noticed a very pained look in her face. Asking out of concern Kagome quickly shook her head and rushed off past him saying she was getting more herbs for Inuyasha, Shippo tailing after her. Miroku watched Kagome until she was no longer in sight before entering the hut. Situating himself in a corner cross-legged at the far end of the hut away from Inuyasha laying his staff next to him. What will you do now Inuyasha? You've finally avenged Kikyo's death. Can you move on and put her behind you? Will you stop hurting Kagome?
Inuyasha deep in sleep muttered something under his breath, so low Miroku had almost failed to catch it. "Kikyo"
"Heh," he laughed rather cynically leaning his head down preparing to take a quick nap. "You two-timer."
A/N: Well so much for my stick with it attitude it took me about five months to update again and it wasnt' like I didn't have time. Though I am a passionate believer in that the creative process can't be rushed. You know for a Sess/Kagura this is definitely sounding like Inu/Kag (not that theres anything wrong with that) I just gotta get this story back on track cause obviously the main focus of this story is Sess/Kagura. Anyhow tell me what you think! Like it? Love it? Can't wait for the next chapter? Well me too! Cause frankly right now I don't know what's happening next either. R/R Please!
scratches head and starts thinking about Chapter 3 Maybe a flaming boar? scratches head some more
