1To Fulfill One's Destiny
Chapter 17- Confrontation
Sesshomaru led the others in a mad pace across the valleys and villages to the east of their old camp.
Inuyasha spoke to the girl seated on his back.
"Kagome, what..."
"Inuyasha"
She balled her fists in his haori.
'Don't tell Inuyasha. Promise me this.'
"There's no time for that."
She gasped.
"There, to the right a little. I sense the jewel shards!"
Just like she said.
'Give me your word'
'I promise'
Naraku smiled to himself. He could sense their arrival.
There's no need to rush.
They'll be here just in time. In their case, however...
He let out a laugh.
It'll be too late.
Just as they arrived at a large and familiar castle, Kagura stepped out to meet them.
"Well, hello there."
"Kagura!"
"Haven't you been long in coming. Nonetheless, you happen to be just in time."
The group stood, in stunned and wary silence.
"Allow me to do the formalities, Kagura."
Naraku, in his baboon pelt, appeared at the doorway, stepping forward.
Inuyasha moved forward.
"What are you up to Naraku?"
He smiled under his baboon mask, and looked pointedly at Kagura, who narrowed her eyes and then moved inside the doorway.
"We were just about to commence our celebrations, and now we have the opportunity to introduce someone to you."
Readying themselves for a new incarnation to fight, they shifted into battle stances.
"I assure you, there will be no need for that."
They looked on in disbelief.
"Kagura."
She appeared guiding a hand through the doorway, stepping aside and smiling in immense satisfaction.
"May I introduce to you, my soon-to-be wife, Lady Maria."