Welps-here lies another chappy that will twist things up a bit-it may get a little confusing-but I will surely straighten it out and explain later on! Hope you enjoy!
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Chapter 21
Deep in the midst of a forest clearing, small groups of wolves & wolf-youkai scattered themselves about, scanning the area closely in observation. Some were talking of things to come-others were checking perimeters and giving orders. Out of a smaller group of youkai, a young wolf-demon broke away and walked casually over to Rinsei, who stood watching his surrounding which consisted of old trees that stood tall and shaded everything in sight-allowing little sunlight to poke through. "Do you think he will come?" Rinsei narrowed his eyes, with a sure and dark tone. "I would bet my life he is already here...with a miko such as her as bait, he can't resist-and the jewel will only further wet his appetite..." The young wolf nodded.
The call rang out accordingly through the ranks to Rinsei to let him know that their comrades and Kagome had been spotted on the outer limits of their barrier. Rinsei sighed thoughtfully, concerned with the pending situation. Kagome looked up from her thoughts as she heard the calls of the youkai sound off. She was walking slower, trying to stay behind Inuyasha enough so he wouldn't notice the change in her.
-earlier-
The group of wolf-youkai leading Inuyasha and Kagome came upon a forest, deep and ancient. Kagome had been here before-and she despised it. Inuyasha smelled something strange from the start, and Kagome felt it. As soon as she broke into the tree line, her heart raced-she could feel the blood rushing from her cheeks as she began to turn pale. She took a breathe, relaxing as she slowed her pace-not wishing to worry Inuyasha. This sensation-this feeling that overwhelmed her...it was him.
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Now Kagome was coming closer to the clearing where Rinsei was waiting for her. She felt his presence-it filled every space around her-it only became stronger as she neared the clearing, breaking into view of Rinsei and praying that her legs would hold her steady. "Kagome...You brought your dog along? Why is he here...this is a private matter...leave..." Rinsei motioned Inuyasha away. "WHY YOU! I'm here because I want to know what is going on!" Kagome's voice came out as normal as she could possibly make it-trying not to sound strained. "Stop it...Inuyasha...I promised Rinsei 6 months ago that I would help him slay a demon..." Inuyasha gave a puzzled look-but it turned quickly confident. "A demon huh...Well...I can help with that..." Kagome smiled tiredly, and Rinsei broke in. "This isn't just any demon!" "He's right...Inuyasha-this demon is the final incaranation of Naraku...he calls himself Suruka and he is the strongest of the incarnations..." Inuyasha's face held many emotions- confidence, hate, anger, confusion. "More incarnations...just what we need..."
Kagome felt the looming darkness coming closer, drawn to her. "Inuyasha...you have to know-" Kagome stopped, looking into Inuyasha's concerned glance. "I-I...I'm going to lose my soul...Suruka will steal it from me soon after he finds me..." "WHAT?! What do you mean steal your soul?!" Rinsei broke in-picking up on the small trace of pain in Kagome's scent and voice. "She means he will suck it from her body. Suruka feeds on auras from a soul. Their very essence-there is no time to explain but Kagome is a miko so Suruka will be weakened when he takes her miko powers along with the soul-then we will destroy him-allowing Kagome's soul to return."
Rinsei turned with a concerned glance to Kagome. "I still wish you wouldn't...we can take him down before he takes you..." Kagome tried to keep her voice firm, but the strain of all her emotions and the physical pain she felt began to take it's toll-she could feel herself weakening. "No...I'm going to be fine..." Kagome looked into the forest shadows-trying to figure out where Suruka was coming from. "Inuyasha...I brought you to help...but you must promise me- no matter what happens...you must leave this place at sunset-there is no moon tonight..." Inuyasha was caught a little off guard, but regain his cocky attitude. "Ha-I will kill that demon long before sunset..." Kagome looked to the forest, then shot back at Inuyasha. "Please...promise me..." "Kagome..." Inuyasha looked away-knowing he couldn't promise her that.
Suddenly-the terrified calls of wolf-demons could be heard from the west barriers. "He is here..." Kagome felt herself collapse to one knee...holding her fingers tensely around the Kinjai-begging for the strength to endure. "Kagome...What is it?!" Rinsei didn't bother for Kagome to answer before shouting back to a concerned Inuyasha. "It's Suruka...he is already feeding off her aura-he is taking her strength in pieces..." Inuyasha kneeled by Kagome, going to help her. He noted her face which was pale-sweat beading atop her forehead and her breathing was harsh and irregular. "I'm alright...go...help the others...take this..." Kagome pulled the jewel from her neck-folding it in Inuyasha's hands and giving him a last glance before getting to her feet and facing her opponent.
"So we meet again miko...you are stronger this time-so much sweeter in taste...you soul is tainted with miko energy..." A large figure, cloaked in black flowing garments emerged from the forest. His long black hair was as a shadow itself, his eyes were deep vacancies-void of anything but darkness. His voice filled with a lust for Kagome's soul-making her cringe at his appearance. "Ripping you apart...isn't that what I am doing to you...tearing you up inside..." His lips curled into a pleasing grin, evil dripping from his every pore.
Inuyasha growled in his throat uncontrollably-pulling his Tetsaiga and rushing for the demon. "YOU TALK TOO MUCH!" Suruka only moved his eyes-then his head slowly followed in a smooth motion-holding up his arm and throwing Inuyasha back-forcing him into a tree, where he was restrained by what seemed to be shadows-like dark spider webs. "Now...where were we Kagome..." Suruka moved closer to Kagome, in doing so she fell to her knees, putting her hands to her neck as if being choked. She fought against it, but it was in vain.Many wolf packs tried futally to attack Suruka, but found it impossible to get anywhere near him. The struggle was only broken when Kagome's eyes burst open lifelessly-her deep brown hues became void of their flames-and a sound of breaking glass could be felt within her heart. He soul furiously exploded from her body-almost attacking Suruka with it's light.
The demon found himself overwhelmed by it-but he only laughed insanely. "I HAVE NEVER TASTED ANYTHING SO SWEET!" The demon absorbed the last of the miko's soul and her body limply fell to the ground, sprawled out before Inuyasha just as dusk began to approach. "WHY YOU!" Inuyasha ripped from his bindings and raced toward the demon. He drug his claws through Suruka angrily, before Suruka even realized what was happening. "NO! What has she done to me...that miko...she..."
--In Suruka's mind--
"YOU! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME!" Suruka yelled out through a dark cavern, only hearing echoes in return. Finally, a young voice came wickedly through the the black void. "What do you mean? Where you not able to realize in your selfish greed that in gaining all my soul-you in turn tainted yourself with my power...FOOL! You will die...just as all the rest..." Suruka laughed. "NO! I will take you with me-you shall be dragged down along with me!"
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Inuyasha pulled his Tetsaiga, standing before a weaker but formidable Suruka. "Any last words..." Suruka gave his smile. "Kiss your Kagome goodbye hanyou...I am all that will be left of her..." Inuyasha raged with anger as he charged the shadow demon. The windscar tore through the demon as if it were nothing. Yet his laughs echoed through the forest moments after his death. Inuyasha breathed heavily, resheathing his sword and watching as Kagome's soul violently tore through the air and slammed into her body being tended by Rinsei and his men. Inuyasha went to her side immediately-picking her up in his arms. "When will she wake up..." He turned to Rinsei with a concerned look. "Rinsei looked regretfully away. "Inuyasha...Kagome told me to tell you that- after this...well...she has los her soul many times over the past few years...everytime she does so it takes a devestating toll on her body-it gets harder and harder for her body to reaccept the soul as it's own...and well..." "OUT WITH IT" Inuyasha was getting frustrated and worried. "Well...she may be asleep for awhile...she may not wake up..."
Inuyasha looked down into Kagome's face. Her cheeks were smudged with dirt, her hair was hanging down limply in a raven wave of tendrals and she looked peacefully beautiful-he couldn't imagine not seeing her eyes open up again. 'You have to wake up...if I have to come in their and get you...you will wake up...' Inuyasha pulled her closer and began back to the village.
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Believe me...next chappy gots more fluff...trying to pack alots of fluff into the next chappy!!! R&R!
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Chapter 21
Deep in the midst of a forest clearing, small groups of wolves & wolf-youkai scattered themselves about, scanning the area closely in observation. Some were talking of things to come-others were checking perimeters and giving orders. Out of a smaller group of youkai, a young wolf-demon broke away and walked casually over to Rinsei, who stood watching his surrounding which consisted of old trees that stood tall and shaded everything in sight-allowing little sunlight to poke through. "Do you think he will come?" Rinsei narrowed his eyes, with a sure and dark tone. "I would bet my life he is already here...with a miko such as her as bait, he can't resist-and the jewel will only further wet his appetite..." The young wolf nodded.
The call rang out accordingly through the ranks to Rinsei to let him know that their comrades and Kagome had been spotted on the outer limits of their barrier. Rinsei sighed thoughtfully, concerned with the pending situation. Kagome looked up from her thoughts as she heard the calls of the youkai sound off. She was walking slower, trying to stay behind Inuyasha enough so he wouldn't notice the change in her.
-earlier-
The group of wolf-youkai leading Inuyasha and Kagome came upon a forest, deep and ancient. Kagome had been here before-and she despised it. Inuyasha smelled something strange from the start, and Kagome felt it. As soon as she broke into the tree line, her heart raced-she could feel the blood rushing from her cheeks as she began to turn pale. She took a breathe, relaxing as she slowed her pace-not wishing to worry Inuyasha. This sensation-this feeling that overwhelmed her...it was him.
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Now Kagome was coming closer to the clearing where Rinsei was waiting for her. She felt his presence-it filled every space around her-it only became stronger as she neared the clearing, breaking into view of Rinsei and praying that her legs would hold her steady. "Kagome...You brought your dog along? Why is he here...this is a private matter...leave..." Rinsei motioned Inuyasha away. "WHY YOU! I'm here because I want to know what is going on!" Kagome's voice came out as normal as she could possibly make it-trying not to sound strained. "Stop it...Inuyasha...I promised Rinsei 6 months ago that I would help him slay a demon..." Inuyasha gave a puzzled look-but it turned quickly confident. "A demon huh...Well...I can help with that..." Kagome smiled tiredly, and Rinsei broke in. "This isn't just any demon!" "He's right...Inuyasha-this demon is the final incaranation of Naraku...he calls himself Suruka and he is the strongest of the incarnations..." Inuyasha's face held many emotions- confidence, hate, anger, confusion. "More incarnations...just what we need..."
Kagome felt the looming darkness coming closer, drawn to her. "Inuyasha...you have to know-" Kagome stopped, looking into Inuyasha's concerned glance. "I-I...I'm going to lose my soul...Suruka will steal it from me soon after he finds me..." "WHAT?! What do you mean steal your soul?!" Rinsei broke in-picking up on the small trace of pain in Kagome's scent and voice. "She means he will suck it from her body. Suruka feeds on auras from a soul. Their very essence-there is no time to explain but Kagome is a miko so Suruka will be weakened when he takes her miko powers along with the soul-then we will destroy him-allowing Kagome's soul to return."
Rinsei turned with a concerned glance to Kagome. "I still wish you wouldn't...we can take him down before he takes you..." Kagome tried to keep her voice firm, but the strain of all her emotions and the physical pain she felt began to take it's toll-she could feel herself weakening. "No...I'm going to be fine..." Kagome looked into the forest shadows-trying to figure out where Suruka was coming from. "Inuyasha...I brought you to help...but you must promise me- no matter what happens...you must leave this place at sunset-there is no moon tonight..." Inuyasha was caught a little off guard, but regain his cocky attitude. "Ha-I will kill that demon long before sunset..." Kagome looked to the forest, then shot back at Inuyasha. "Please...promise me..." "Kagome..." Inuyasha looked away-knowing he couldn't promise her that.
Suddenly-the terrified calls of wolf-demons could be heard from the west barriers. "He is here..." Kagome felt herself collapse to one knee...holding her fingers tensely around the Kinjai-begging for the strength to endure. "Kagome...What is it?!" Rinsei didn't bother for Kagome to answer before shouting back to a concerned Inuyasha. "It's Suruka...he is already feeding off her aura-he is taking her strength in pieces..." Inuyasha kneeled by Kagome, going to help her. He noted her face which was pale-sweat beading atop her forehead and her breathing was harsh and irregular. "I'm alright...go...help the others...take this..." Kagome pulled the jewel from her neck-folding it in Inuyasha's hands and giving him a last glance before getting to her feet and facing her opponent.
"So we meet again miko...you are stronger this time-so much sweeter in taste...you soul is tainted with miko energy..." A large figure, cloaked in black flowing garments emerged from the forest. His long black hair was as a shadow itself, his eyes were deep vacancies-void of anything but darkness. His voice filled with a lust for Kagome's soul-making her cringe at his appearance. "Ripping you apart...isn't that what I am doing to you...tearing you up inside..." His lips curled into a pleasing grin, evil dripping from his every pore.
Inuyasha growled in his throat uncontrollably-pulling his Tetsaiga and rushing for the demon. "YOU TALK TOO MUCH!" Suruka only moved his eyes-then his head slowly followed in a smooth motion-holding up his arm and throwing Inuyasha back-forcing him into a tree, where he was restrained by what seemed to be shadows-like dark spider webs. "Now...where were we Kagome..." Suruka moved closer to Kagome, in doing so she fell to her knees, putting her hands to her neck as if being choked. She fought against it, but it was in vain.Many wolf packs tried futally to attack Suruka, but found it impossible to get anywhere near him. The struggle was only broken when Kagome's eyes burst open lifelessly-her deep brown hues became void of their flames-and a sound of breaking glass could be felt within her heart. He soul furiously exploded from her body-almost attacking Suruka with it's light.
The demon found himself overwhelmed by it-but he only laughed insanely. "I HAVE NEVER TASTED ANYTHING SO SWEET!" The demon absorbed the last of the miko's soul and her body limply fell to the ground, sprawled out before Inuyasha just as dusk began to approach. "WHY YOU!" Inuyasha ripped from his bindings and raced toward the demon. He drug his claws through Suruka angrily, before Suruka even realized what was happening. "NO! What has she done to me...that miko...she..."
--In Suruka's mind--
"YOU! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME!" Suruka yelled out through a dark cavern, only hearing echoes in return. Finally, a young voice came wickedly through the the black void. "What do you mean? Where you not able to realize in your selfish greed that in gaining all my soul-you in turn tainted yourself with my power...FOOL! You will die...just as all the rest..." Suruka laughed. "NO! I will take you with me-you shall be dragged down along with me!"
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Inuyasha pulled his Tetsaiga, standing before a weaker but formidable Suruka. "Any last words..." Suruka gave his smile. "Kiss your Kagome goodbye hanyou...I am all that will be left of her..." Inuyasha raged with anger as he charged the shadow demon. The windscar tore through the demon as if it were nothing. Yet his laughs echoed through the forest moments after his death. Inuyasha breathed heavily, resheathing his sword and watching as Kagome's soul violently tore through the air and slammed into her body being tended by Rinsei and his men. Inuyasha went to her side immediately-picking her up in his arms. "When will she wake up..." He turned to Rinsei with a concerned look. "Rinsei looked regretfully away. "Inuyasha...Kagome told me to tell you that- after this...well...she has los her soul many times over the past few years...everytime she does so it takes a devestating toll on her body-it gets harder and harder for her body to reaccept the soul as it's own...and well..." "OUT WITH IT" Inuyasha was getting frustrated and worried. "Well...she may be asleep for awhile...she may not wake up..."
Inuyasha looked down into Kagome's face. Her cheeks were smudged with dirt, her hair was hanging down limply in a raven wave of tendrals and she looked peacefully beautiful-he couldn't imagine not seeing her eyes open up again. 'You have to wake up...if I have to come in their and get you...you will wake up...' Inuyasha pulled her closer and began back to the village.
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Believe me...next chappy gots more fluff...trying to pack alots of fluff into the next chappy!!! R&R!