The Prophecy
By: Demonsaya
4
The wait felt like days, but it was impossible to measure, being in the pitch blackness of hell. She closed her eyes, leaning back against the wall. The blanket around her was rather itchy, but she didn't mind. It kept her covered, and she was growing warm in it's embrace.
Her eyes had become partially adjusted to the light, but she still couldn't see more than a few feet around her. She glanced around what she could and sighed. She was lonely. Even Kazumi's company was better than none. She snorted, then forced herself to use her imagination. Easier than for some people her age, as she loved to day dream about her favorite hanyou.
She imagined them sitting on a grassy field, her head on his shoulder, his hand lightly at her waist. She smelled the fresh earthy scent that always clung to him. Like freshly cut grass and the scent of pine...she remembered, smiling faintly. His haori was soft, a little worn. A tiny, happy sigh escaped her. She imagined his breath gently stirring her hair as he looked at her with a distinct fondness. And for a moment, at least, she was connected to Inuyasha. "Inuyasha..." She whispered, smiling.
"What the hell are you so happy about, stupid bitch!" The intrusion was unwelcome.
Kagome's eyes snapped open and she caught the faint outline of Kazumi. Her eyes searched the darkness for the more gentle of the two demons, but she couldn't see him. "Does that mean it's over?" She asked idly, wishing he hadn't intruded upon her brief fantasy.
"Emma-o wanted to speak to that fucking dog alone." Kazumi scoffed. He dropped to the ground, glaring at the girl. "I should have known he'd speak for you. Fucking moron...mating with a human and creating something as disgusting as a half-breed..." He sneered at her. "I guess it's a good thing you died too, or you might have bore even more wretchedly diluted creatures."
Kagome snorted. "Shut the hell up, you creep." She said, looking away. She tried to summon the memory of Inuyasha again, to reestablish the connection even briefly. Evidently, she wasn't going to be aloud to.
"Kagome."
She looked up, seeing Inutaisho approaching. It was far easier to see him than his evil counter part, him being so fair skinned, and pale haired. "Inutaisho-san..." She said, straightening. "So, what's the verdict?" She tried to smile, but found she couldn't.
"He was lenient. You will hold the hellmouth closed with your powers for the next five hundred years. When it opens again...well...I have a hunch you will be allowed to home."
"WHAT!" Kazumi shouted in anger. "What the fuck are you talking about! That's IT? No eternal damnation! No pain or suffering!"
Kagome stared at the demon in shock. "I can go home?"
Inutaisho half-grinned. "Kazumi, you are excused." He said, his voice amazingly even. He heard the other demon snort and glared at him. "I said GO." He said firmly.
Kazuumi looked at the much stronger demon for a long moment, then he grudgingly got to his feet and with a sneer aimed at Kagome, left the two alone.
"Inuyasha is coming to get you. Him being...well...alive and all...he can't enter hell until the hellmouth opens again." He said evenly. He saw the joy on the girls face, but then it vanished in an instant.
"But then wont he just be stuck here?" She asked, confused. "What is he doing?"
"I'd say right about now he's heading towards Naraku's fort." Inutaishou said evenly, dropping to a knee and lowering his voice. "I could be drastically mistaken, but I think he's about to do something amazingly selfless."
Her eyes widened. "The shikon no tama!" She whispered. "But...Naraku is too strong!"
"So little faith in the man you love?"
She blushed. "I believe him, but I'm also realistic. He doesn't fight as well when he's not trying to protect me."
"But that's just the point. He IS trying to protect you. That's why he's going after it now. And besides, he may be incredibly reckless, but he is my son." He gave a cocky grin and Kagome thought he looked a LOT like Inuyasha right there.
"What do you think he'll do when he gets it?" She asked.
"You ask too many questions." He smiled a bit, standing up and dusting himself off. "Come along."
"Were are we going?"
"To the hellmouth."
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Inuyasha took a steadying breath. 'I swear to god, I'm just going to kill them both.' He shot a look of death over his shoulder at his brother and Kouga, who were in the middle of a manner of arguement.
"Look, it rains, right! That cleans us just fine!" Kouga snapped, glaring at the demon who was looking at him with distinct disdain. "Besides, at least I'm not just a fucking lap dog..."
Sesshoumaru arched an eyebrow. "I'm not a lap dog." He said, sniffing delicately. "I'm a great demon." He glared at the demon.
"Keh. How fucking lame. I don't see what's so fucking great about you. I could probably take you down with my eyes closed."
"Oh, do tell."
Inuyasha stopped and the two demons ran directly into him. "Look, if you two don't fucking shut up, I'll kill you both myself." Inuyasha exhaled the words, then turned, glaring at both of them. "I realize neither of you really care about Naraku, but keep in mind, once he's gone, I'm out of both of your hair for good." He took a deep breath. "So just fucking grow up and stop acting like freaking kids!"
Both demons looked like they were going to attack him next, but they seemed to think about it and backed up. They had both faced off against Inuyasha on several occasions, and at the moment, Inuyasha had won the vast majority. Besides, if it meant that Inuyasha was gone for good, then it was worth being civil.
"Keh..." Inuyasha snorted, turning and walking back up the mountain. He could see Naraku's palace from where they stood and knew it would only be about an hour before they reached it. "Not too much further..." He said softly. 'I'll be there as soon as I can, Kagome...'
Kouga caught up with Inuyasha and glared at him. "Oi, do you think Kagome's okay? How do you think they punished her?"
"I don't fucking know..."
'Inuyasha...'
The half-demon froze. Was that...? He could have sworn he heard her. Her soft sweet voice was like music. Yet, he knew that was impossible. Kagome was in hell. There was no way he could hear her.
"Oi, teme, what the hell is your problem all of a sudden." Kouga snapped. The demon had stopped so suddenly Sesshoumaru had nearly run into him once again.
"I thought I heard...but that's impossible..." He shook his head and sniffed the air. There it was! It was faint, barely noticable, but her scent was definately on the wind. It was coming from the bone gobbling well. "Shit...there's not much time..." He began to sprint towards the castle.
Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes dramatically. "That stupid brat better have a plan." He said darkly following him.
"HEY! WAIT FOR ME YOU JERKS!" Kouga shouted, chasing after them.
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"What is this?" Kagome asked, staring at the small demon babe laying on the ground. It was crying loudly, and just by looking at it, she suspected that it was no ordinary demon.
"That is the hellmouth."
She stared at the baby, then the demon. "Please tell me you're joking." She said evenly. She reached down and scooped up the baby. It stopped crying almost immediately. She saw it open it's eyes and she gasped, almost dropping him. Those eyes were dark. Evil. She shuddered faintly.
"I'm afraid I'm not. It looks different for everyone. It senses what the person cares about and will take form." He looked at it, frowning. "Usually, it's either a child, or a person's lover." His eyes narrowed into a glare. "For me it is Izayoi. It does this because if you care for something, you are more likely to comfort it. Eventually, it get's bored, and it opens, waiting for a new soul to comfort it. The hellmouth is a fickle thing."
Kagome looked up at Inutaisho. "It's a child...An infant...but it's eyes are cold." She said softly, her face sad. "Every baby I've ever seen looked so innocent...this one..."
"Ah, yes, a child...that means you've got motherly instincts. Inuyasha chose well..." He smiled.
"Oh...oh, no..." Kagome blushed faintly. "I don't know what you're talking about...I'm just a friend to him. It's a one-sided love."
"Little girl..." He knelt beside her, resting a hand upon her head. "Sometimes...you have to look at a beings actions, rather than try to listen to their words. Sesshoumaru is an excellent case-point. He doesn't speak much, but his actions show his power, his strength. Inuyasha is not dissimilar. You two argue constantly, but you both love each other."
Kagome felt tears fill her eyes. "B-but...how do you know all this?"
"You don't think I ever really stopped watching over Izayoi and Inuyasha? I had nearly given up on Sesshoumaru before that girl Rin came along." He shook his head. "Just because Inuyasha doesn't say it, doesn't make it any less true. And I'm sure he's regretted the tardiness of his decision a great deal at the moment."
Kagome nodded. "Thank you. Hearing that...I think I can wait for him for five hundred years."
"Well..." He stood up and shot her a careless grin. "If you ever decide you can't I'd be willing."
Her face turned bright red. "N-nani!"
He just laughed, walking away.
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Inuyasha was out of breath when he reached the entrance to Naraku's castle. He paused, and after the other's caught up with him, he punched it, causing it to explode inwards, due to everyone hitting it at exactly the same time. He walked in, finding Naraku waiting.
"I see the hanyou has enlisted the help of a pitiful wolf, and a weak great demon..." Naraku mocked, smiling wickedly. "Do you really think that you can defeat me?"
Inuyasha glared at him. "I don't think I can. I think I will." He said, pulling Tetsusaiga out and feeling it transform the second his hand touched it. 'Kagome...just wait a bit...I'm on my way...'
"Bold words from someone who has yet to lay a claw on me..."
"That's because you cheat." Inuyasha snarled, lunging forward, attacking all out for the first time. He abandoned his human train of thought and embraced a far more 'Sesshoumaru' line of thinking. KILL.
Sesshoumaru and Kouga joined in the attack less than a moment later. Each attack was met with wild vigor on Naraku's part, who was laughing at their 'feeble' attempt. Inuyasha was thrown back and slammed against the wall with such force that under normal circumstances, he probably would have been knocked out. Instead, he planted his feet against it and pushed off as hard as he could, bringing his sword up and bringing it down with as much force as possible.
Naraku's eyes widened. Something was driving this hanyou to fight. What it was, he couldn't begin to imagine. The girl wasn't there, and he suspected the hellmouth might have something to do with that. His face darkened. He had to get rid of the hanyou quickly, or else he would never obtain his destiny.
He dropped the shield and managed to snatch away Sesshoumaru's Toukijin, and brought it towards Inuyasha's neck.
Inuyasha stared in shock as blood splattered across his face.
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500 years later...
Kagome felt sweat bead and fall down her brow. It would happen soon. Very soon. She could tell. Inutaisho stood nearby, watching as she struggled to control the child in her arms. She had finally wrapped both of her arms around it, pinning it's arms and it's legs.
His face softened. Yes, Inuyasha had chosen very well. He had seen it during the five hundred years of the girls punishment. She was stong, loving, and held a strange trust for everything she came across, till it proved to her that it was untrustworthy.
Kagome closed her eyes. "More time...Inuyasha...just a little more time...please hurry..." She whispered. She closed her eyes tightly. She carefully rocked the baby, trying to keep it call for just a little while longer.
Yet, even as she struggled to control the child...she could feel hell shake, and knew that she couldn't keep the hellmouth closed for much longer.
It would open very...very soon.
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AN: Another chapter gone, and not much happened in this one. I really wanted to make it longer, but I'm bad at writing fight scenes. Fortunately, I don't need to rewrite this one. I hate it when I have to do that...