Author note: I thought this screen name was deleted so I made another Akinathehealer the same story is on that one but with a different title "endless nightmares".
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any cast members.I wishI did
((((now to start the next chapter)))))
The wolf ran into the forest once again, Inuyasha was about to follow but was stop by a hand on his shoulder "Inuyasha, think about it. They tricked you once, are you going to let them trick you again?" Miroku asked hoping that Inuyasha would consider thinking before falling into another hole.
Inuyasha started after them again and yelled back at Miroku, "No way! But they're not getting away with shards!".
Miroku sighed, "I guess once isn't enough for him to learn anything" Sango said sarcastically. Everyone started following Inuyasha, but once again at a distance.
Inuyasha chased the wolf and was amazed by how fast it could run. The wolf suddenly disappeared. The fox dropped to the ground and started running herself. She made a U- turn and a sharp turn into the under brush, almost losing Inuyasha in the process.
"You think that crappy stunt can fool me!" Inuyasha said as he jumped through the trees right above the fox. She made another sharp turn and ran zig-zags to a thick, thorn filled thicket. Inuyasha skidded to a stop before he hit the sharp thorny bushes. "Now where the hell did she go?" he said sniffing the air then jumping through the branches again. Jumping from branch to branch Inuyasha finally spots the little white fox trying to make a quick escape from the thinner less thorny end of the thicket.
"I don't think so." Inuyasha said jumping in front of the fox. The fox came to a halt before Inuyasha's feet. "Where do you think you're going?" Inuyasha bent down to pick her up but she run once again right passed him.
"Stay still!" Inuyasha growled as he took off after the little fox. He followed the fox to another clearing. 'you're not getting me this time…' Inuyasha thought as he walked over to the fox who had gotten her left hind leg stuck in a bear trap. She sat there staring at him. Inuyasha smirked inwardly again watching the fax as she gave up and sat down. The rest of the group had caught up with Inuyasha and was right behind him.
"What happened, Inuyasha?" Miroku asked examining the situation.
"She ran right into a bear trap." Inuyasha replied triumphantly.
"Or maybe its another trap." Sango wondered, looking around for any lose soil that might be that cover of another deep hole.
"Keh!" Inuyasha started walking toward the small fox with the rest of the group following cautiously behind him.
A mischievous grin spread cross the little foxes face as they got closer. ' Just a little more…almost-' her thoughts were cut short by Inuyasha who had stopped abruptly. 'grrrr….' she growled inwardly.
Unfortunately when Inuyasha stopped everyone else was too close behind and bumped him, causing him to trip over the rope that he was trying to avoid. The rope snapped and the gang found their selves high in the tree above them, trapped in large net.
"Damn it!" Inuyasha yelled. The little fox eased her 'hurt' leg out of the trap effortlessly. Inuyasha growled "Little wench tricked us again!".
"Eh…Inuyasha they tricked YOU again." Shippo said sarcastically earning quite a few lumps from Inuyasha.
"Shut up Brat!" Inuyasha growled balling his fist.
"KAGOME! INUYASHA'S BEING MEAN!" Shippo whined making small fake tears.
Kagome glared daggers at Inuyasha, "Inuyasha!-"
"Kagome wait!" Inuyasha tried to stop her from continuing her sentence.
Kagome took in a deep breath and yelled "SIT!" the group all plummeted downward with Inuyasha. They paused when they hit the ground, much to everyone's surprise except Inuyasha. The ground beneath them gave out then they all went plummeting once again. They landed at the bottom of a 40 foot deep hole. -to be continued-
A pair of demons disguised as humans paid for the room of an inn. After making it safely into their room without causing too much ruckus they closed the door behind them and changed into their real demon form, getting rid of their human disguises. One, a male demon about six foot four with deep blue eyes and jet black hair. He wore a blue haori and blue hakama. The hakamas had the design of silver dragons on the legs and the haori had one large golden dragon across the chest.
The other, a female demon with white hair that was black tipped with her tail and ears having the same pattern of white and black tipped. Her blue and gold eyes seemed to shine in the moonlight. Her kimono was white with rose, cherry blossom, vines, and wild flower designs on it. She moved to the center of the room and sits down waiting for the other to join her.
"That's got to be the oldest trick in the book, Sachi." He said as he sat in front of her giving her a challenging glare.
"So, It worked didn't it?" She glared playfully at her friend Suoh in front of her.
"I still say it sucked, I could've thought of better. Then again were only playing around so I guess its okay." he answered in a partly sour and cocky tone at first but it became calmer toward the end of the statement.
"Did we have to use the my spirit crystal as shards…?" she asked as she held the jewel which was glowing a soft blue from the necklace around her neck. The shards quickly fused together with the rest of the jewel around her neck as it started to play music softly.
"..Because we couldn't find a spell to make false glass shards, remember?…Besides just one shard of that jewel matches the power of the Shikon…oh well, We have the information boss man wants. We have to leave for 'home' early tomorrow morning…." he said flatly as he laid down on his side.
Miroku helped Sango from their imprisonment and tried to sneak a grope after getting her on her feet which earned him a slap that almost knocked him back into the pit. Kagome and Shippo were lifted out by Inuyasha who'd lost his patients with the demons from earlier that day. Miroku looked up at the now darkened sky with few stars shining through the thick blanket of storm clouds that threatened the area then turned to Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha, maybe we should find somewhere to rest for the night and some shelter from the coming storm."
Inuyasha sniffed the air and looked up at the coming storm. "Keh, fine" he grumbled and complained as he stalked forward, still mad about losing the two demons.
After making it to an old village and getting settled in the best looking inn, thanks to Miroku's tale of the place being possessed by a demon. they all sat down and ate dinner while waiting out the harsh storm. Outside the storm raged with lightening, thunder, fierce winds and hail. This went on for hours on in, never dying, never slacking.
"Inuyasha, why is it hailing in the middle of the summer?" Shippo asked as he looked up from his pocky to stare out the mouth of the cave. He started to shiver as he spoke again "And something feels really weird.." .
Inuyasha stayed silent for a few moments considering what Shippo said. 'The kid's right…I've never seen a storm with ice during the summer…there is definitely some type of magic or demonic force causing this…but who or what is doing it..?'. He sat quietly deep in thought as the same shiver went down his spine. He was pulled from his thoughts by Miroku.
"Inuyasha ,do you think Naraku made another detachment which may have been able to produce such a storm?" Miroku asked as he stares at the hand punctured with the wind tunnel curse.
"It is possible I suppose…" Sango replied while she pet the sleeping cat demon on her lap.
"It doesn't matter. We'll still defeat him!" Inuyasha said in his determined voice. He looked next to him at the sleeping Kagome who was curled up in her sleeping bag. It didn't take long till Sango, Miroku and Shippo were asleep as well. Inuyasha's ears twitch as he heard Kagome speak and thought she was awakening.
"Inu…yasha…….no….." she murmured in her sleep as she started to turn in her sleeping bag. He reached over to wake her up but quickly pulled back when she'd bolted up herself, panting and sweating.
"Kagome! What's wrong?" he asked as he grabbed her shoulders gently with his eyes full of worry and something else she couldn't quite read.
"Its alright Inuyasha…I just had another nightmare…" She replied in a whisper. She looked up at him with sadness and pain in her eyes as they started to well up with tears. "Inuyasha!" She called as she hugged him tightly and the tears started to spill. He was stunned for a moment by the sudden outburst but returned the hug and tried to calm her down.
"Kagome, are you alright?" he asked when she'd stopped crying and sat up to wipe her tears.
"I'm fine Inuyasha…Lets get back to sleep…is-is it alright if I…sleep closer to you..?" she asked as the blush rose to her cheeks.
"…eh?" His cheeks tinted pink at her question then the color spread as she sat up and leaned against him. She rested against his chest and listened to his heart beat as it slowly lulled her to sleep. Unknown to them, the watchful eyes of their friends looked on as they pretended to sleep.
(((((((((((with our little strange demons)))))))))
"Shut it ,Suoh! This isn't funny!" Michiko steamed as the demon next to her laughed loudly at her childish fear.
He finally managed to get his laughter under control. "Oh come on Michiko, It's just a small harmless storm. Nothing to be so cowardly about."
He nearly fell over laughing when the thunder crashed loudly above them, making Michiko squeak and hide under her thin blanket. He laughed loudly as he gasped for air. "Damn it, Michiko I can't breathe!"
"This isn't funny! S-" she kept trying to argue until she heard the clanging of what sounded like stones hitting the ground. She turned to look out the window and gaped at the sight of hail raining from the sky. Hunks of ice the size of baseballs falling heavily from the sky. "Suoh…when was the last time you saw hail during the summer..?" she asked in a quiet tone as she stared at the hail storm outside.
"what are you talking about?" he growled with sarcasm. She pulled him to look out the window with her soon after his expression almost matched hers perfectly.
"…What the hell is going on…?" in his human state he hadn't noticed the storm gain so much power. He turned toward Michiko and asked "Michiko…what if…he's finally awoken..?".
He noticed her expression change as she spoke, "Dear God…I hope not…" the fear in her voice was evident as the words left her mouth. The thought of him coming back to life sent a chill down her spine. She dreaded the day of his return. The trouble and pain he caused so many. He was the tyrant of the lands during his rain of terror.
(((((((((((((((back with Inuyasha and co))))))))))
Kagome stretched as she and Sango waited on the porch of the inn or Inuyasha and Miroku's return.
A villager had claimed that he saw a powerful demon ripping through the lands with its rage. He said that the demon showed up just after the storm had cleared. Inuyasha and Miroku agreed to go take a look hoping to find a lead on where the demonic energy came from last night or maybe even find out something on a shard nearby with any luck.
They returned about two hours later with Inuyasha looking as grumpy as ever. Kagome and Sango greeted them when they approached. Seeing Inuyasha's moody expression Kagome started to wonder what had happened, "So… Did you find anything at all, Inuyasha?"
Miroku sighed and answered for him, "The rampaging demon the villager claimed to have seen was merely a centipede demon." He stopped after hearing a snort come from Inuyasha. "It's not that bad Inuyasha. It could've been worse."
"Keh!" Inuyasha snorted once more then they started one their way after everyone was ready to go. Miroku took his place next to Sango as they walked. Inuyasha and Kagome stayed in silence while Shippo slept and the pair behind them chatted calmly. That is until a monk's hand went somewhere it shouldn't have and earned himself a hard slap across the face.
"PERVERT!" Sango screamed as she glared at the monk before her.
"Please Sango, I would never. I'm innocent, how can you blame an honest monk", Miroku put his hands up as in self defense and gave an innocent smile. She glared daggers at him while Kagome and Inuyasha watched. Inuyasha smirked inwardly at the monk's ridiculous attempt to seem innocent. Kagome sighed but smiled as she whispered under her breath, "He'll never learn, will he?"
"I doubt it.." Shippo yawned and stretched as he woke up from his place on Kagome's bike.
Almost nothing had happened all day till noon, unless you count the slaps that Miroku received for being a lecher. A slight breeze cooled the hot summer air as Inuyasha stiffened. Everyone turned when a growled escape the half demon's throat as he stared at the thick forest next to them, his hand held tightly on Tetsuiaga's hilt. Everyone took that as their cue to ready for battle. After a few seconds of waiting everyone was taken back by the sounds of three voices bickering loudly as they headed in their direction.
A red haired female fox demon stumbled out of the bushes. Her hair was a red leaf color, her eyes were a sky blue color. She stood up and fixed her hair as she pushed it behind her pointed ears. She started to smooth out her kimono, which was green with different color leaf designs on it. Her red bushy fox like tail swayed behind her. She stared at Inuyasha and the group while tilting her head slightly as if confused. A few seconds later a demon boy walked out of the bushes behind her and stopped. He had deep blue eyes and medium brown hair that barely went passed his shoulders. He wore black hakamas and a gray haori with small green and red dragon designs on the chest, back and leg areas. He folded his arms as he looked back forth amongst the people before him. He stood still and blinked a moment then unfolded his arms and knocked his friend behind the head, "Spot being so rude, introduce yourself stupid." He said sarcastically and amusement as she glared at him and rubs the spot he'd hit.
"Who the hell are you!" Inuyasha growled as he got into a defensive stance.
"Whoa! hey man we don't mean any harm or anything! Just a few demons passing through the area-" she stopped and cleared her throat. "Please, allow me to introduce myself. I am Kumi the fox demon." She said as she bowed politely. "And this-" she motioned to her friend. "Is my friend, Kazou. He's a weird demon, he has scary powers, too". she grinned brightly. He nodded his greeting. "Now if you'll please who are you all?"
"Oh, I'm Kagome Higurashi" Kagome said with a cheerful smile. It wasn't very often you run into a couple of demons that didn't attack you. She continued on, "This is Sango the demon slayer" she motioned toward Sango then toward Miroku ," and this is the Buddhist priest, Miroku". She pat Shippo's head as she introduced him, "This is Shippo the fox kit and he is Inuyasha" she said at he pointed toward Inuyasha who was now standing straight, eyeing the two demons warily.
Miroku took his chance to move forward and attempt to get more acquainted with the fox demon. "What a lovely young woman, beauty such as yours is a rarity indeed."
By the end of his statement Kumi was blushing wildly and giggling. "oh, stop it." she replied playfully. She earned herself and Miroku a fierce glare from Kazou.
He took her hands in his and his expression became serious. "Will you bear my child?"
Kumi blushed brighter and giggled but stopped when she felt the sting of a tree branch hitting her head. "Ow! What was that for?" she turned to see Kazou's rather angry and betrayed expression as he held the stick in his clawed hand so tightly it broke. She laughed nervously "oh come Kazou I was only kidding." she turned to Miroku and said, "I appreciate the offer but I can't. Besides Kazou would kill us both." She gave a bright smile.
Miroku sighed then left the familiar pain of Sango's Hiraikotsu colliding with his head.
Kilala, who was lying on Sango's shoulder nodded once and mewed. Shippo sighed as he gave a look of annoyance to the monk from his perch on Kagome's shoulder, "He'll never learn…".
After Sango regained her composure she turned toward the demons and asked, "Where are you from?"
Kazou raised and eyebrow and replied with, "I'm from the east…She's from the west."
"Then why are you in the east? Did something happen in the your homelands?" Miroku cut in.
Kumi thought for a second the responded with, "We're trying to find two of our friends. One of them is from the south and one from the north, but we haven't had any luck so far."
Inuyasha snorted, "If they're from the north and south then why the hell are you trying to find them here?"
Kazou folded his arms again, "Neither of them are in their homelands. We needed to find them soon. Some kind of strange energy's rising from Dragon mountain's peak."
"But shouldn't that be natural", Sango pressed on, "That mountain's only inhabitants are dragons as I heard."
Kazou paused for a moment to think then replied, "That is true but its possible for someone to have gotten passed them and make a hide out. If so then that person can put the dragons under his control, which could cause some serious problems for everyone."
"Inuyasha, This really sounds serious." Kagome turned to Inuyasha, "Maybe we can help".
Inuyasha snorted stubbornly, "They're demons, I'm sure they can handle this on their own."
Kagome thought then said, "and get some information about Naraku or the shards along the way."
Miroku was interested and decided to help Kagome with convincing the stubborn half demon. "I agree with Kagome, Inuyasha. If we go we may find out more about Naraku-"
"And maybe Naraku is the one hiding in Dragon mountain" Sango added on to help.
"Fine, as long as I get some shards out of it. Or to find Naraku" Inuyasha grinned at the thought of getting more shards and getting vengeance on Naraku.
((((((((((((back with the Michiko and Suoh)))))))))))
"Damn it Suoh, you lazy.." Michiko went on to mutter curses under her breath as she tried to awaken her sleeping friend. "Its past noon!" she partially shouted in anger.
He sighed, "fine fine I'm up, jeez. You're worse than my mom." he growled under his breath as he sat up and stretched from his futon. "Damn, what we going to do today?"
"I think you need to get dressed before all else" she said quickly before she turned and faced out the window with a light blush spreading across her face.
He laughed and got up as he put his hakama and haori on. "Come on Michiko, its not like you haven't seen me like this before."
This only made her face grow a darker shade of red. "s-shut up!" she shook her head. "That was an accident"
"what was an accident?"
"That time you were bathing, I didn't know!"
"oooh, shame Michiko. Spying on guys while they bathe." He grinned.
"Huh? Wait! No! I didn't say that!"
"yes, you did." he laughed then started to calm down. "Seriously though Michiko, you could see me like that, it doesn't make a difference. We're already mates, what do you think that blue collar on your neck means."
She blinked and moved her hand to her neck where the deep blue collar, with Suoh's name on it in gold, was kept. She sighed as her eyes narrowed, "At least I wear mine" she accused then she turned and sat in a pout.
"Hey I'm wearing mine!" Suoh shot back as he quietly put his collar on. The collar was silver with Michiko's name on it in silver. He locked it on in the back as quickly as possible.
"Suoh we have to find the source of that weird energy that came from that storm last night. What definitely wasn't natural…" Michiko said suddenly getting serious as the thought of hail in summer and such hot weather came to her again. The memory of that strange powerful energy coming from the storm sent a shiver down her spine. "What if it is him?"
Suoh straightened his haori then stopped. "I guess we'll have to deal with him again and try to put him back in his imprisonment permanently." he replied with doubt evident in his voice.
((((((((to be continued))))))
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