A/N: Hey you guys! Well... I haven't gotten any emails yet for my beta reader post so hurry! Once again I have made a mistake. In my other A/N in the previous chapter, I wrote that the Armband was Water not Earth. Obviously because of the title of the chapter, smart people would learn not to believe my horrible mistake.
Thank you. I wish for you readers to enjoy my chap. Enjoy!

Hope: An Angel & A Hanyou
Chapter 7-

Inuyasha was panting heavily from the enormous ground that he had covered.
He had a stitch in his side but still he did not rest for Spyrite's sake.
I can't let her die! he thought.
He kept running, leaping through forests and racing across fields. It was almost nighttime when Inuyasha finally smelt a different scent in the air. The
scent of smoke, rock and... demons.
I made it!
Inuyasha hurled through the trees of the last forest and saw a tremendous
castle of hard rock. Demons lined the ramparts with heavy armour and long
spears. Inuyasha stopped in front of the gates.
"You there! State your name and business!" called one of the demon guards.
Inuyasha growled. He had no time for this.
"Let me through! I'm Sesshoumaru's brother!" he growled angrily.
Couldn't they smell his scent which was almost like his Demon Lord
brother's?
The demon guard started skeptically, "Yeah right, half bree..."
"What's happening here?" asked a soft but firm voice. The guard stuttered.
"Uh. L-Lady Kagome! W-What a surprise. There is a half breed who claims to be
Lord Sesshoumaru's brother!"
"Kagome! Down here!" called Inuyasha urgently.
Kagome looked down from the ramparts and saw Inuyasha and Spyrite.
"Let them in, stupid! Inuyasha is my mate's brother!" she yelled, irritated
by the guards.
The guards quickly bowed and scrambled to do their Lady's bidding. The
massive wooden gates swung open slowly. Inuyasha leaped into the castle and
saw Kagome rushing down to Inuyasha and the injured Spyrite.
"Hi Inuyasha! What's the matter? You look exhausted. Why is Spyrite on your
back?" asked Kagome.
"Hurry! Spyrite's dying! We have to help her. I tried to protect her but...
it wasn't enough," explained Inuyasha, panting.
"Sesshoumaru! Hurry up! Spyrite's injured."
Sesshoumaru appeared out of nowhere and stood beside his mate. He regarded
Spyrite closely.
"She is near death. Come into my castle."
They quickly entered a room and called the Royal Healer, Ameth.

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"Well," sighed the Healer, sitting back on his heels, "I have done all I can for her but she rejects everything but the most powerful of magics. She seems to have a special ward to keep beings from her mind and bodily systems. A ward that I have not seen before. This is all I can do for her, all we can do is pray. But I have some doubts that she will make it out alive…"

Sesshoumaru, Kagome and Inuyasha crowded around the Healer and Spyrite, listening to his words. Inuyasha's eyes flashed with anger to what the old Healer had said. He grabbed the gnarled demon's kimono and hefted him off the ground.

"You better save her, old man, or I'll…"

"Sit boy!"

Inuyasha slammed into the ground and let go of the Healer.

"Wench," muttered Inuyasha through the wooden floor.

Kagome kneeled beside Inuyasha.

"You should be more respectful to the elderly, Inuyasha," scolded Kagome, "He's doing all he can to try and save Spyrite. But it won't help if you keep yelling at him and threatening him."

Inuyasha got off the floor when he could and crossed his arms stubbornly.

"What about you mate? Can't you use Tenseiga?" inquired Kagome curiously.

For a moment Inuyasha's eyes held a speck of hope until it was dashed away when Sesshoumaru shook his head slowly.

"No I cannot. She is not dead. Tenseiga can only revive the dead not the wounded," replied Sesshoumaru.

Inuyasha threw his arms up in frustration.

"Then what the hell are we supposed to do?" cried Inuyasha angrily.

"It would help if we knew what happened to her," said the Healer quietly, "Serpent demons have bacteria in its mouth to dissolve its victims but this serpent has different bacteria and is not affected by my potions."

"Tell us, dear brother, how this came to be," said Sesshoumaru, sitting in a mound of high piled cushions beside his mate.

Inuyasha sat heavily on the ground beside Spyrite's futon.

"Fine. I'll tell you, but you have to swear to me that you won't tell the others. No one at all," said Inuyasha forcefully.

He glared at all three of them until they solemnly swore not to speak a word of it.

Inuyasha started with a sigh.

"Well, you know we were looking for the Elemental Royalties, right? We went to search for the second one; the Armband of Earth.

"We entered a cave on the peak of the Mountain of Glory with difficulty, but anyways, Spyrite was blind so she couldn't see the waterfall within the cave. So, she asked me to describe the waterfall. I told Sango to stay where we were until I came back with Spyrite in a few minutes…"

Kagome cleared her throat for attention. Inuyasha glared at her.

"What?"

"How come you didn't just stay there with Sango?" she asked, smirking in delight.

Inuyasha glared harder.

"B-Because I was-was… I was embarrassed! Alright? Damn. Just shut up and let me finish!"

Kagome giggled. Inuyasha rolled his eyes in annoyance.

Again Inuyasha started…

/ Flashback /

"Uhh… I think this is a good spot," said Inuyasha.

They were near a glade in the thick forest. He settled Spyrite down onto the green, dewy grass and soon followed himself.

"So…" started Spyrite, glancing around with unseeing eyes.

"What?" asked Inuyasha.

"You're supposed to explain to me, remember?" replied Spyrite, smiling.

Inuyasha sighed.

"Alright…" he said, observing the beautiful scenery surrounding them.

"What do you want me to describe first?"

Spyrite thought a while and after a few minutes, she finally voiced her decision.

"The waterfall," she replied, grinning this time.

"Um… Well… The waterfall is really tall and it's beautiful. It has a small shallow pond at the bottom of the Fall which sparkles in the tiny rays of light shooting out from the holes in the ceiling of the cave. Everything sparkles, even the waterfall."

Spyrite nodded, imagining the sheer magnificence of the wonderful cave and waterfall.

"It must be really pretty. Is the pond clear?" she asked curiously.

"Yeah. Totally clear even though there are some sand and pebbles at the bottom," he replied.

The two youthful hanyous sat quietly, silently admiring the peacefully rhythmic thundering of the breath-taking waterfall. After a few moments, Spyrite scooted closer to Inuyasha, using her acute hearing and laid her head against Inuyasha's strong shoulder. Inuyasha was startled by the sudden weight on his shoulder and looked down. He blushed hotly when he saw Spyrite resting her head with her eyes closed. He relaxed and enjoyed the contact between them.

"Inuyasha?" whispered Spyrite softly.

"Nani?"

Inuyasha glanced down at Spyrite's peaceful face and for the first time, he imagined the possibility of kissing her soft lips. The thought of her warm lips mingling on his made him tingle.

"What are you—"

Inuyasha gave into his urge and kissed her gently. He reveled in her wonderful taste which could rival even the waterfall.

/ Interruption \\

"You kissed her! I feel so happy for you Inuyasha!" squealed Kagome, happily.

The others just grinned in celebration. Inuyasha blushed.

"Keh! Just shut up and LISTEN! Is it too hard for you to listen until the end of the story!"

Kagome just stuck her tongue out good-naturedly. Inuyasha once again rolled his eyes and continued.

/ Continue Flashback \\ (A/N: lol…. P)

She was as stiff as a board when he first touched her tender lips with his own, but soon, gradually, she started to ease into him. Inuyasha had no idea that someone could taste so good. Spyrite was undeniably like Heaven. He embraced her waist tightly, not wanting to let go.

At first, Spyrite was shocked by Inuyasha's bold move. She had no idea, whatsoever, on what to do. And so, she followed her instincts and yielded to him. She enjoyed the longful way Inuyasha kissed her, it was sweet yet potent. The both of them wished that this moment would last forever but it was inevitably broken for the need of oxygen.

They both blushed crimson, not saying a word.

Inuyasha thought, I bet she hates me now. I don't deserve this. I really don't but somehow, my consciousness tells me that it was alright. Like we were meant to be…

Spyrite glanced up at Inuyasha locked eyes with him. His eyes flickered for a moment, sensing something but brushing it away. She smiled genuinely and gave him a light peck.

"Inuyasha, I—"

A huge rumble disrupted the romantic air surrounding the couple. Inuyasha grabbed his sword without a second thought and his Tetsusaiga transformed. He turned his back to Spyrite, trying lock onto the danger's scent.

A cry pierced the air. He looked back and saw Spyrite in the jaws of a giant water serpent demon. The serpent demon slithered quickly out of the glade to the waterfall's edge. Inuyasha raced to save Spyrite…

/ End of Flashback /

"And we defeated the demon, got the Armband and I raced across the land to have Spyrite saved by you guys… happy now? Kami…" finished Inuyasha.

They nodded. The Healer was amazed by the story.

"Amazing… The mountain of Glory and the great Guardian Serpent Nami. Just superb. Now I know what kind of potion I must concoct."

The Healer got up, bowed to Sesshoumaru and Kagome and left, mumbling to himself fervently.

"Brother, you have been in a tiring day. We will leave you to rest and I will send for a servant to bring you some food."

Sesshoumaru got up and left without another word. Kagome waved to him.

"Oyamasu nasu, Inuyasha."

And with that, she left, leaving Inuyasha to watch his secret love quietly, wondering when she would wake up from her hellish wounds.

I think that was a pretty short chap… I wouldn't know of course but I really wanted to get something up for ou guys to read. I love reviews so remember to write. I'll get another chap up as soon as possible. Ja ne…

Nani What

Oyamasu nasu Good Night

Sakouya