Here is Chapter 9: An Unexpected Trap. I typed this chapter at school so there might be more spelling errors than usual. This chapter covers a little more territory, bringing us closer to the grand finale, which will be in approximately three more chapters. It is dedicated to Jarod because he's awesome and read my story. Well, enjoy this chapter and review!
Disclaimer: I do not own X-Men, Inuyasha, or any Marvel related book, movie, comic, etc. I only own Jarato, Chariel, and Jareto.
An Unexpected Trip
Chapter 9: An Unexpected Trap
Logan was jolted awake by the angry screams of Inuyasha. He rubbed the sleep from his eyes and yawned, rolling over to lie comfortably on his stomach. Shippo was held by his crème-puff tail in the firm grip of the fuming demon boy, struggling and flailing his undersized arms, screaming.
"Kagome isn't here to save you now, fox brat!"
"Put the runt down, Fluffy." he grumbled, moving into a sitting position. He ran his hand through his dark hair and yawned.
"He ate my ramen!"
"What's more important, your food or Kagome? The sooner we leave the sooner we can rescue her."
The hanyou dropped the little kitsune. Shippo hit the ground with a thud and took off running, taking cover in the trees. Little turquoise peeked out from the olive leaves of the tree. Inuyasha's eyes dropped to the ground and he scowled.
"You love her, don't you?"
"What? No! That's crazy! Stupid! A dirty human! No way!" the demon shouted furiously, his clawed hand moving toward his blade. "You're crazy."
"Calm down. We had better get going. Chariel seems to think Jarato is going to his lair up north. He said it isn't to far from here…maybe only a few miles."
The two walked back to where the rest of the group was waiting. Shippo leapt from the tree and landed delicately on Logan's shoulder hiding from the dog-boy. Sango was in her armor resting on Kirara's back and Miroku stood firmly beside her. Logan had always suspected a hint of affection between the couple. Chariel was resting against a tree, gleaming sword in hand.
"Are you ready to depart?" he said softly, sheathing his weapon. His intense red hair blew softly in the gentle breeze.
"Yeah, let's go."
"The castle is just a few miles to the north." said Chariel. "We should be able to see the citadel soon."
Chariel and Inuyasha led the group through the forest. Soon the trees began to appear twisted and contorted. Shippo clutched Logan's shoulder tighter.
"Look!" the little kitsune suddenly exclaimed. He shot out his finger and pointed through a patch of light in the trees. Above him rose a dark pinnacle of black stone: the castle.
"Well...we're here." Sango whispered. Miroku helped her down from Kirara's back and they continued on towards the spiral of stone. Soon they came to a narrow cinder path that wound through the trees. Kirara transformed and jumped into the demon exterminator's arms. A cold breeze blew though stirring up dust and rustling Logan's black haori.
"Why's it so c-cold?" stuttered Shippo, shivering. Miroku looked up towards the sky. Dark angry storm clouds loomed over the castle.
"A storm is coming." Miroku stated.
"I don't think it is an ordinary storm." Chariel said. Lightning flashed, and for a moment Logan swore his eyes were blue. Then the trench coated stranger smiled and grabbed his sword. "Let's go. I can see the gates from here."
Inuyasha darted to the gates, but Chariel had beaten him there. Logan and the rest of the group soon followed behind them. The gates rose high above their heads. Black spikes lined the edges, gleaming like dragon's teeth.
"It's awfully high." Shippo whined.
"I'll just jump over it and let you in!" exclaimed the hanyou. He jumped, soaring though the air. Right as he was about to clear the gate he stopped, as if he had collided with a cement wall. He fell, smashing into the ground. "There's a barrier! We can't get though!" he growled.
Chariel smiled. "I'll break the barrier." He drew his sword and muttered a few words. The sword grew ice blue as did his eyes. He surged towards the gate, burning blue flames trailing his katana.
"Nenshou aisu!" he cried. Burning blue flames shot up the gate, consuming the entire object. "Rokotsu tameni za kan bo-n sai!"
The black gates creaked and shook, slowing sliding open with a screech. Shippo's mouth gaped open with awe. Everyone was aghast, staring at the mysterious Chariel. He calmly sheathed his sword and turned to his companions.
"Well, let's go. Enter with caution, for traps could be anywhere."
"Wait a minute, I don't think he's telling us everything he should be." growled Inuyasha, suspiciously under his breath to the mutant.
"Neither do I, but we have to trust him. He seems to know more than we know about the subject. Plus, he seems strong and he isn't a burden to us."
Chariel led the group to the black iron doors. He pushed them open to reveal a large dark marble room. Pinnacles and arches of onyx stone decorated and supported the chasm. Black metal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, dimly lighting the area. Shippo gasped at its monstrous size. Branching off from the grand hall was three more large halls.
"So which do we take?" the tiny kitsune asked. "I think the middle one!"
"No, we should take the left." answered Chariel, already walking to enter the left passageway. "Be careful, this place is full of traps and devices to hinder our passage."
The trench coated slayer gently tapped a stone on the floor with his foot, pressing the stone deeper into the floor. Sharp metal spikes dropped from the ceiling in front of them, some being sharp enough to break though the rock base. The group continued down the passage.
"Do you smell that?" asked Inuyasha, sniffing the air. "It smells like...like something burning."
Kirara began to growl deeply then transformed to her more powerful state.
"What is it, Kirara?" the demon exterminator asked her now enlarged pet. Fangs gleaming, her growl deepened. Red eyes appeared ahead of them in the tunnel, glowing like burning embers.
Sparks bounced from the darkness, down the tunnel. A large clawed foot reached out from the black void, soon followed by the rest of the creature's body. Yellowish scales enclosed its body, gleaming like gems. Bloody crimson fangs cracked and snapped, drool spilling onto the floor.
"Oh, a dragon...how original." Logan muttered, rolling his eyes. Lightning erupted from its mouth striking right before his feet. "Maybe not..."
Roaring the dragon snapped at Inuyasha. Easily springing out of the way, the hanyou unsheathed the Tetsusgia.
"Windscar!"
The attack ripped though the floor smashing into the dragon. Electric bolts jolted out of the creature's jaws, missing Inuyasha and smashing Logan into the rock wall, sending Shippo flying off his shoulder. Electric bolts jolted through the mutant's metal body. Logan cried out in pain, eyes rolling back into his head, violently. The dragon's jaws snapped shut, stopping the electric steam of energy. Sliding down the wall, the mutant's body fell forward on the floor, charred and singed beyond belief.
Shippo ran to his body and shook him violently, but he didn't wake up.
"Don't worry kid, he has those healing powers. He'll be fine." Inuyasha said sarcastically. Shippo looked teary-eyed and shook Logan's body again.
"Why isn't it working?" he cried, shaking the man's body more furiously. "Why isn't he healing? Logan, wake up! Wake up!"
End Chapter
Well, here ends another chapter. Ha! It's a cliffhanger. Since Logan's bones are coated with metal, I think electrocution would hurt pretty damn bad! Also, a thanks to those who reviewed. More thanks are at the bottom. The next chapter will be closer to the finale. After this story has ended, full focus will be placed on Believer.
I also wanted Shippo to get attached to Logan. I just thought it would be so cute: a big tough cold guy like Logan and a cute kind hearted fox like Shippo. Cute!
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Translations:
Nenshou aisu -Burning ice
Rokotsu tameni za kan bo-n sai- I'm not telling!
Final Notes: My Japanese is really bad, sorry! I use translators then cram them into sentences. The words probably are not in the right order according to the language, but if you can translate them you will be able to understand it. Well goodbye everyone! Please Review!