Chapter 4: IN BATTLE?!
)( The Fourth installment in my story! Woo hoo btw this chapter might be a little long then many of my others!! I hope some people are still reading this story! I feel so alone! LoL…enjoy!)(
Kisa lowered the spear, and held it across her chest. The wind blew violently over her, and the strangers. She narrowed her eyes to the ground. Kisa tilted her head in thought. –Wait a minute! They know Kagome!!! It's my last hope. - She thought. Kisa backed away from InuYasha. She stood up, and cleared her throat.
"Wait! I'm a friend of Kagome's!" she said, putting up a hand to stop him from moving closer.
The young woman known as Sango, stepped forward. "What do you know about our friend Kagome-chan?" She glared at Kisa.
Kisa stepped back. "I go to her school." Was all that came out of her mouth.
The young monk put a hand under his chin. "Kagome, did say she had to host a new student." He pointed out.
Kisa nodded. "Yes! I'm her! I'm…." but before she could finish, a shadow came rushing toward them. Kisa could see the silhouette of the figure. "It's Kagome!" she shouted.
Kagome came rushing to her side. "What are you doing here…again?!" she said, her eyes wide, and tired. He was wearing her uniform again, and had a bow and arrow in hand.
Kisa shook her head. "I…well…-she sighed- I don't know I was just curious!"
InuYasha walked over to Kagome, arms crossed over his chest. "What's going on Kagome?" he said, his voice calm, yet trembled slightly.
"Well, InuYasha, this is Kisa. The girl I'm hosting at my school. For some reason she seems to pass through the well as well as us." She explained.
InuYasha twitched his eyebrows, and whipped around, his back facing them. "This is stupid! We don't need another human getting in the way."
Kisa clenched her fists. "I'm strong for a human excuse me!" She walked closer to InuYasha. She held the spear to his head. "Want to try me?"
InuYasha felt the pressure of the spear, and sweat dropped, he backed up rushing by Kagome. Kagome rolled her eyes, and looked to Kisa.
"We need to get you back!" she said.
Kisa shook her head, turning to face her. "Kagome! Can't I stay to see this place for one day? Please?" she pleaded.
InuYasha shook his head. "No!!! We don't need you getting in the way!"
Kagome butted in. "Be quiet InuYasha!"
"Don't tell me to be quiet!"
"INUYASHA! SIT!" Kagome bellowed.
InuYasha's face quirked as he did a face plant into the ground, Kisa stared trying to suppress a laugh. She walked over to Kagome, with pleading eyes.
"Well, I guess one day can't hurt. You have to promise to stay away from danger though! Don't wander far from the village!" Kagome said smiling.
Kisa smiled, and threw her arms up in contentment. "Oh, thank you Kagome!" She threw her arms around her neck, and hugged her.
InuYasha stood up, and put a fist in the air. "Wait a minute, don't we have a say in this!" he shouted.
Sango shook her head. "He's right for once. Naraku should be our main goal at this moment."
Miroku nodded as well. "Yes."
Kagome moved away from Kisa's embrace, and sighed. Kisa put a hand in the air.
"I won't get in the way! I promise, I used to live in a dojo, I was taught how to fight using my fists and a sword! I can fight if you need me!" she said, her hand becoming a fist.
"Oh is that so?" Mocked InuYasha. He clenched his fist, and aimed at Kisa. Kagome gasped, she was just about to yell 'SIT' when Kisa ducked landing on her hands, and swung her foot forward, making InuYasha not only miss his target, but getting tripped by a mere human. He landed with a thud in the muddy grass.
"I told, you I was strong." Kisa said standing up.
The group stared at her, and gaped. Shippou the young fox demon was the first to compliment her. "Wow! No one has done that to InuYasha before!" he giggled. "I'd like to see that again!"
InuYasha stood up angrily, brushing mud of his face. "I bet you would, you damn brat!" he shouted.
Shippou backed away, and jumped on Kagome's shoulder. Kagome moved toward Kisa. She laughed, and put a hand on her shoulder. "I think it's safe to say you're strong enough to tag along for a day."
Miroku the monk, strided over, "Well let me be the first to say, welcome Kisa! It will be a pleasure having you as company for a day. By the way, may I ask you a question?" he said
Kisa looked at him confused as he took her hands in his own. She nodded, puzzled. He smiled. "Will you bear my children?" he asked.
Kisa backed away, and stuttered. "Um….I don't think so." She said.
Sango walked over dragging him away by the ear. "You really are sick, you know that?" she said eyes narrowed.
InuYasha walked over to Kisa. "Fine you can stay, if you prove how strong you really are." He smirked. Kagome raised a brow.
"What are you thinking InuYasha?"
"Oh, just a small test."
Kisa frowned a little bit, but smiled weakly. "Fine I'll take your challenge on!"
"Ok. You have to enter a small battle, with a demon. If you win without our help you can stay for a day, and as long as you want. However, if you lose, then you have to go back to Kagome's time! Clear?" he said crossing his arms again.
Kisa gulped, and gripped the spear. "Ok. I accept!" she said.
Kagome walked in front of Kisa. "You don't have to take it you know? We can go back now and pretend this never…"
"No, Kagome! I want to do this!" Kisa said, putting a hand in front of Kagome. She looked to InuYasha. "Find me a suitable demon, and I'll slice him to bits!" she said her voice a bit shaky.
InuYasha smiled, "Oh, believe me, you won't have a fun time, with the demon I'll choose."
Miroku, Sango, and Shippou all stared at the three. What exactly did InuYasha have in mind? They only hoped Kisa wouldn't get seriously hurt in the battle. Kagome felt the same, and wrapped her hands around the strap holding her quiver of bows.
Kisa looked at the spear in her hands. This thing she had never used nor seen for that matter, was going to be her only weapon to slay a demon to prove her strength?! It didn't matter anymore; Kisa knew what had to be done. She could do it too; the fire in her grew stronger as she learned more about this world.
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InuYasha led them to a small cave shrouded in leaves, broken trees, and vines. Everyone stopped beyond a point. Miroku created a neon blue shield that separated Kisa, InuYasha, Kagome, and the others. Kisa stepped toward the cave, and wiped sweat beads from her brow. She looked back At InuYasha, and Kagome. InuYasha urged her along. Kagome smiled, telling her to trust them.
Kisa walked into the cave, her feet trembling underneath her. She walked closer listening to slow growls of a huge beast within. Kisa sighed, and ran faster into the cave, the growls becoming louder and louder. She reached the end of her run, and stood before a large creature. It took the shape of a large dragon, with spikes protruding out of its back. The creature had talons the size of Kisa herself, it growled showing its fangs, its eyes were a contorted red, and the scales on its skin were a deep orange. Kisa backed up a few steps. –I think I know how knight's felt now.-
The demon screeched, and moved slowly turning towards, Kisa. It made the earth pound and shake. Kisa stumbled forward, and moved out of the way, just before the demon whipped its large tail around, thudding it hard on the ground.
"Foolish Human. You dare interrupt my slumber! You will pay with your life!" Roared the demon hoarsely.
Kisa ducked another blow; the demon swung forth his talons, as sharp daggers headed toward her. Kisa blocked one with her spear, and watched as the demon opened his mouth. A light beam formed inside, and sparkled with lightening. Kisa gasped, and ran toward the dragon spear at hand, her heart pounding.
"NOW PERISH!" It growled.
"NOOO!" Shouted Kisa, through a large light beam, she closed her eyes, and kept running forth. The demon spewed the light from his mouth, watching the dust gather.
The demon smirked. He waited for the dust to clear; he could not wait to see the woman's mangled body. As the smoke and debris fluttered, Kisa lay motionless on the floor beside the monster's feet. She blinked, trying to focus her eyes. She looked forward at the spear, and grabbed it. She ran as fast as her wavering legs would carry her, and thrust the spear into the stomach of the demon. It screeched, and moaned staggering backwards, the blood spewed covering Kisa, and anything around. Kisa covered her eyes, and shielded herself with the spear. The demon pounded his tail on the edge of the cave, and ran toward Kisa.
"Curse you, you malicious pest! I will have none of this! DIE NOW WOMAN!"
Kisa shook off the blood and climbed onto a large boulder. The demon opened his mouth to swallow Kisa whole. Kisa climbed the rocked extending beyond the cave's wall, making the demon bite into the large boulder. Kisa tripped on a rock, as it fell down to the floor. Kisa gasped holding onto the rocks above her tighter. She threw her legs onto the side of a cliff above the dragon. The dragon closed in on Kisa. Kisa was not afraid, she held the spear high in the air, and without intention it glowed ferociously, and lowered itself level with the demon, shooting a large mass of energy. It struck the demon across the neck, cutting through the scales and skin of the beast.
The demon's head was sliced off, and fell with a large rumble onto the earthy ground.
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Kagome and the others listened to the sounds coming from the cave, thuds, screeches, and screams. Kagome stepped forward, with InuYasha holding her back with his hand on her shoulder. Kagome held her hand up to her face in fear of what was happening.
-Kisa please be alright.- Thought Kagome.
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Kisa held the spear with all her might, as it shot the blast. She fell backwards hitting her head against the rocky wall. She felt her head, and wiped off the blood. With a ripped jacket, shirt, and jeans, she made her way down the cliff. She looked at the demon, and sighed, falling to her knees.
"I told him I was strong." She looked to her spear. "But what about you? You did all the killing. Why did you protect me?"
Kisa stood up, brushing the debris, and cluttered pieces of scales off her body.She walked gradually toward the dragon's distorted body. She winced, and closed her eyes turning away from the gruesome creature. Kisa walked slowly out of the cave, head down, and back bent forward.
InuYasha stepped frontward. He looked at Kisa, seeing her covered and blood, and scratches. "Well, well, well, seems you are strong after all. Tougher then I thought. I'm guessing you destroyed that demon pretty good? Fine. You can stay." He said frowning a bit.
Kagome rushed over to Kisa. "Wow! You defeated the demon all by yourself! Are you alright though? We should get you cleaned up."
The barrier Miroku created dropped, and the three stepped forward each applauding Kisa. However, all Kisa did was nod, and then look down once again at the ground. She sighed, and watched as Sango's demon-cat companion transformed into a saber tooth looking creature. She climbed on its back, and leaned her head into Sango's back, her eyes dropping.
"It's over."Kisa whispered, "The battle is over."
