Chapter two:
Introductions and Deaths

Hey guys. This is going to be a relatively short chapter since this is all a prologue to the real story that I start to mention in Chapter one. It really long but I thought it was ok. Maybe you disagree, but oh well it gets a lot better.

It was almost dusk when Inuyasha and Resilieth had unraveled the lost years between them. The others slowly entered the hut. They had been down at the riverbanks resting and playing for the day and returned to find Inuyasha and Resilieth talking over some memory of the other had missed. Inuyasha stood solemnly and introduced Resilieth to Kagome, sango, miroku, shippo, and Kirara. Resilieth nodded politely with a smile as each was introduced to her.
After that day Resilieth became a member of the group. None but Inuyasha knew of her ancestral heritage, nor the curse of the Shikon no Tama which plagued her for the next three years. In that time they had become inseparable. Resilieth was lively and clever when they rested, and she was just as powerful in strength as Inuyasha. When their foe was one that would not be brought down by force, She tapped into the powers her mother had passed down and purified it. There were times when she disappeared without a word. She never stayed away for more that a few days, but when she was gone it seemed that Inuyasha was more tense than usual. Resilieth saw early on that there was something between Inuyasha and Kagome. She secretly pushed them together and was fiercely protective of Kagome and the others. And though she would never admit it, she was also watchful of Inuyasha in battle. Resilieth and Kagome assumed something of a sisterly attitude. In many ways Resilieth was very mature and powerful. But in-between battles she laughed and acted carefree as a child. Kagome and the others believed that she was indeed carefree and everyone was happy for the most part. But there were also nights when Resilieth slept alone and away from the others. It was these times when she became overwhelmed by her memories. She blamed herself for the death of her brother and often wished it had been her instead. Stricken with guilt and pain, she cried herself to sleep. No one knew of these times except Inuyasha. Who was just as fiercely protective of his friends as she was. It hurt him to see one of his best friends in such agony, but he never revealed his knowledge of her tears to her. But other than that, the group was happy and hopeful.
It was late one afternoon and the Group was traveling along the plains when a demon attacked. Its presence was surrounded by a very powerful demonic aura. The Demon attacked with full force trying to claim Kagome's jewel shards. The battle was long. Inuyasha was weakening and Resilieth was bleeding badly from several wounds, fatal to humans. Inuyasha tried again to slay the demon when The Tetsiaga was hit with a powerful blow from the demon's claws. The blow was angled to the point were it shattered the blade of the Tetsiaga. Inuyasha was shocked and stood stock still for a moment. When he recovered, he was enraged. It was only when a flash of red crossed his eyes that Resilieth recognized the danger they were all in. She watched horrified, as Inuyasha slayed the demon with deceptive simplicity. He was covered in blood and menacing looking. Inuyasha's eyes flashed back and forth as he battled his demonic nature. All at once his demon side claimed him and he growled menacingly. Kagome ran to him and tried in vain to sooth him. He embraced her and struggled with himself as he poised his claws above her back. Resilieth jumped between them and threw Kagome roughly to the ground. She had seem enough death for one lifetime. Resilieth looked at Inuyasha with a dark look of hatred clouding her blue eyes. Her eyes turned black as she looked at him. "Come on Inuyasha. Let's play tag. You're it." She said calmly and slowly backed towards the woods. He followed her. Resilieth turned and ran as fast as she possibly could. But she was wounded and didn't stand a chance against him. She ran straight into a wall of rock and turned around with quiet recognition. Inuyasha leaped and plunged one clawed hand through her chest. Resilieth grabbed his submerged arm and summoned all of her energy as she attempted to purify him. Her vision began to fade and the world started to close in around her.
Inuyasha's vision returned quickly and he found himself in the middle of the woods. He felt the warmth of her blood before he saw her. Horrified he withdrew his hand and watched her lifeless body fall to the ground. At that moment Kagome and the others burst through the trees and stopped in their tracks as the surveyed the scene. Inuyasha lifted Resilieth's limp form off the ground and walked slowly back to camp.
When the other got back to camp they found Inuyasha kneeling over her body crying silent tears of guilt and hurt. He realized now what Resilieth herself had endured so long. Kagome tried to comfort him but he didn't respond. Inuyasha's thoughts were whirling, when suddenly he caught an all to familiar scent. Sesshoumaru.
Inuyasha suddenly had an idea. He once again picked up Resilieth's body and set off in the direction of the demon's scent. He found his elder brother standing in the trees waiting for him. "I smelled you coming Inuyasha. Why do you follow me? Do you wish to make another attempt to destroy me?" He asked mockingly. Sesshoumaru's eyes suddenly fell upon the limp form in his younger brother's arms. "Sesshoumaru, I am begging you. Please use the Tensaiga to bring her back. I know there isn't any reason for you too. But just once in you're life can't you do something without a direct befit to yourself?" Inuyasha asked him pleadingly. Sesshoumaru was caught a little off guard by both, his brothers' words, and the face of the girl. He knew her, but he couldn't remember where he had seen her. "I know her. But I cannot place her. I'll have to find out." He said a little to himself as he drew his sword. With one swift movement of his wrist, he brought the blade across the wound and back into its sheath. Sesshoumaru turned and walked away without a word. Resilieth blinked once then drew a deep startled breath.

Well thats the second chappy. hope you like it so far. i'll eventually get out of this long, long, long, flashback...i hope. dun dun dun!
Luv ya,
Amy