The Race For Kagome
By: LadySol
Rating: R
Disclaimer: I think this goes without saying, I don't own Inuyasha and Co. although I do own the good ol' boyz Korii, Mael, and Kentai. You may borrow them if you so wish, all I require is recognition, so don't go stealin' and claimin' em as yerz! Got that!? Umm, okay point made. Anyway, enjoy the ficcy.
Chapter 4: Kagome the Inju
"I would advise you to hold your tongue and hand over the Inju, before things escalate any further." Sesshomaru stood, poised for battle. The Taiyoukai of the West had the gift of confidence at the moment. He had been winning the last battle. It was Inuyasha's turn to be unprepared. Sesshomaru had not forgotten the embarrassment done to him when he had been unprepared for his half-breed brother's transformation. Now in his arms he held the key to Sesshomaru's triumph. There had been a few small rebellions in the western lands and the uprisings kept growing in number and shrinking in the space of time between each one. The Inju would be the turning point in reclaiming his lands and defeating Naraku. All he had to do was get to her first.
"What the hell are you talking about, Sesshomaru? Get outta my way! Kagome needs help from Kaede and you're not gonna stop me!" Sesshomaru drew his sword in a flourish.
"Do not try me on this one, Inuyasha. It is imperative you hand her over to me." Inuyasha snarled, the hair on the back of his neck standing at attention.
"Go to hell! I'd hand her over to Kouga before I let you have her!" Inuyasha hadn't even finished his sentence before Sesshomaru was right in front of him. Inuyasha's eyes widened as the sharpened steel of Tokijin pressed against his stomach, breaking the skin. The cursed blade slid home and exited the other side of his body. Tokijin flared to life and the Hanyou howled for all he was worth. Inuyasha was horrified at the sound he made, but even mores so as he dropped Kagome right into Sesshomaru's waiting arms.
Sesshomaru caught the girl and made quick work of her unconscious form, tossing it over his shoulder. Sesshomaru withdrew Tokijin and sheathed it, ignoring the sick, fleshy sound it made. Inuyasha collapsed to the ground, twitching, eyes wide.
"If I had wanted you dead you would've been a long time ago, brother. This however, is one issue I will not tussle with you." Sesshomaru knelt down and untied Tetsusaiga from it's dying master. He attached the sword to his hip while balancing the former Miko on his shoulder. It had been an interesting brotherhood while it lasted. Sesshomaru almost felt disappointed. He turned to leave, now cradling the one called Kagome to his chest.
"The woman belongs to me now." Sesshomaru gazed down at her face and felt his breath hitch. He hadn't expected her to be so lovely. Looking away he thought to himself, Rin will enjoy having Kagome around. He hadn't made it more then forty paces when a low growl stopped him in his tracks. It was followed by another one, only louder. Sesshomaru felt a chill pass down his spine and stole a glance at Tetsusaiga before slowly turning back around.
There stood Inuyasha in all his glory. Hateful and unforgiving crimson eyes glared at him while angry purple slashed once across each cheek. The hole made by Tokijin was still there, Sesshomaru confirmed, still gushingly fresh. Yet, there he stood, as if he wasn't feeling a thing. Sesshomaru cursed. Inuyasha leapt forward, blurring out of Sesshomaru's focus. He landed a solid punch across his face but didn't stop there.
Sesshomaru was forced to abandon the girl to defend himself. Inuyasha didn't seem to notice when Kagome crashed to the ground. His eyes were all for Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru dodged another punch but ended up receiving a square foot in the jaw. He howled as he felt his brother's claws in his leg and bucked up, sending the both sprawling to the ground. Sesshomaru knew he was outmatched in this fight. Inuyasha wasn't fighting with any style or pattern that he could pick up on and no amount of effort as of yet was putting Sesshomaru on the offense. He had to retreat. Seeing a hole in the roof of the cave he took his chance and leapt skyward. He was both shocked and relieved when his brother didn't follow. He took off to the west. Towards home.
Inuyasha's heavy breathing quieted as he kept his red eyes trained on the exit Sesshomaru had taken. If the youkai would return he would be ready. A small cough caught his attention. He glanced over at the heap across from him. It was the girl. Inuyasha bent to all fours and crawled to her side, taking her injuries into check. She wasn't bleeding anymore. The small trickle from her mouth had stopped. She looked a little banged up but he was positive it was from Sesshomaru dropping her, not from whatever had happened to her.
That was the thing people always confused about him. He wasn't really Inuyasha. He was just the part of him that made up him. He was the part that sat quietly in the back of the hanyou's mind, whispering all the things he could do to the Miko. The Hanyou fought him, telling that side of himself that he was evil and filthy. He chuckled at that. Filthy maybe, but not evil. He ran a hand over her cheek, taking in the new markings. Desire coursed down his body. Inuyasha would have no choice now. He would finally get what both the human and demon of Inuyasha wanted...Kagome.
