Chapter 3: Fighting On New Terms

Inuyasha started to pull out his sword then blinked as he realized it was a staff. He sighed cursing to himself at his own stupidity. He forgot he was going to have to fight as Miroku…without a Wind Tunnel. Naraku was gone and so was the Wind Tunnel. He had to learn how to fight with a staff, and talismans or die trying…which just might happen at this rate.

Miroku pulled out his staff and blinked realizing it was Inuyasha's sword. He fell over onto his face as he realized the sheer weight of it. Groaning he picked it up, and wondered how Inuyasha could use this in battle. Then again he remembered when he was in his old body he had trouble picking up Sango's boomerang. He assumed that this would be no different.

Kagome and Sango watched the 2 seem to struggle with their weapons as they stood back to watch. Neither had any idea why this fight seemed to be so different with them. They were acting strangely and now they couldn't even carry their weapons right.

"You two are acting weirder than you have been lately," Sango said looking at Inuyasha fall over again as he picked up the sword.

Inuyasha spun the staff he was holding and sighed. This wouldn't do nearly enough damage as the Tetsusaiga (Editors note: W00T I GOT THE NAME). How was he expected to fight with something as weak as this?

Miroku looked at Tetsusaiga and groaned. It seemed to get heavier by the minute but he was guessing that was because his arms were getting tired. Swinging Tetsusaiga Miroku fell then began trying to tug it out of the ground. As he got it out of the ground he felt his feet lift off the ground as his body was flung into Sango.

The demon had arrived.

Inuyasha charged and slammed his staff onto the demons head. Smoke came from its head as it roared in pain grabbing Inuyasha and throwing him on the ground. The demons massive body was going to make it slow. But its power in its arms made up for the slowness he had. It had long sickly yellow claws as well as yellow teeth. It's eyes were what made you remember it. They were piercing blue. He had blood dripping from his mouth.

As Inuyasha stood he felt Miroku jumping off his shoulder pushing him back to the ground face first.

"Thanks for the boost," Miroku called back.

Standing wiping the dirt off of his face Inuyasha also began running towards the demon.

Bringing the sword down on the demons arm he blinked. It hadn't bruised it let alone cut and it was in its transformed state.

"That won't work!" Inuaysha roared, "You have to use your power not just the weight of it!"

Sango looked up, "Why is Miroku giving Inuyasha tips on how to wield the Tetsusaiga."

Kagome shrugged and readied her bow and arrow. She took her time aiming and aimed for its head. She screamed as Inuyasha's body was thrown at her. Ducking her eyes grew wide as Tetsusaiga (still in its transformed state) landed where her head was moments ago. Looking back at Inuyasha's body she sighed. He was either sick or had some crazy idea. It didn't matter which one it was because he was losing the fight.

Inuyasha looked back at Miroku who was still lying on the ground. Sighing he pulled out a talisman and tried throwing it…which didn't work well because it landed 2 feet in front of him. That's when Inuyasha did the only thing he could think of…start swinging his staff at the demon until it gave up.

Miroku stood bouncing on the balls of his feet. Then he remembered what he was doing and charged the demon picking up the sword and swung it straight down the Wind Scar slicing right past Inuyasha and into the demon. Miroku stared at the sword for a moment; not exactly sure of what just happened. He just swung as quick as he could but he was guessing since he was in Inuyasha's body he would be able to see what Inuyasha saw or heard.

Inuyasha looked back at Miroku and smiled, "Thanks, I wasn't exactly sure if I was going to be able to fight with y-…I mean my staff."

Then the two started laughing. In a short time Miroku had unlocked the Wind Scar and Inuyasha had gotten used to using the staff. Now all Miroku had to do was get used to weight and Inuyasha had to get used to using the talismans.

Kagome and Sango watched in awe at the 2. They were beaten up, bruised and now they were beginning to wonder if they got to many strikes to the head. They were acting crazy and now they were laughing at the injuries they had!

Kagome walked over and smacked the two in the head with her arrow head. "What's with you 2 your acting like crazy men!"

Miroku smiled some sheathing Tetsusaiga, "It's nothing, don't worry about it."

Inuyasha smiled and looked at the clouds. Now they were finally getting somewhere. They had a lead on the demon that did this to them thanks to Koga and they were getting used to their new bodies…the next question was would they be able to keep this from the girls much longer. It wasn't looking good because with every new thing they learned about each other it got Kagome and Sango suspicious. Luckily Kagome wasn't as persistent as Sango had been.

Was it just a matter of time before they managed to find out? With this grim thought in mind Inuyasha sighed softly then felt his face grow hot as Sango kissed his cheek.

"Good job," she said smiling.

Nodding Inuyasha looked over and seen Kagome do the same to Miroku as his eye twitched. Miroku shrugged at Inuyasha helplessly and sighed. Not knowing what to do Inuyasha spoke up, "I say we keep going towards the way Koga told us to go."

"That would probably be best for us to do," Kagome said.

They had their destination set and their spirits were high. They were headed to the mountains.