Hi. Sorry. this chapter's a bit short, but its a quicker update by me. but yea..read..& u'll c y...

Disclaimer: don't own inuyasha..do i hav 2 keep putting this up? im just wondering..


CHAPTER 4:

Everyone watched in awe as little sparks of pink fragments glittered and dropped to the ground beneath, some dissolving into thin air. Sango sat on the ground, dazed as the light shower of pink rained softly around her. Miroku quickly situated himself in front of Sango, serving as a shield against anyone who tried to hurt her, as the last of the shimmering fragments disappeared. Inuyasha turned his head to Kagome, seeing her hands clutching her bow, still outstretched, and slightly panting. Although it had only been one shot, Kagome had concentrated quite a bit of energy to be absolutely sure of the destruction of Kikyo's arrow. With the added fuel of power, the arrow flew straight and swift, causing a greater impact that usual. Kagome could still feel the blast in the atmosphere.

"Thank goodness…" Kagome whispered as the slid to the ground. Inuyasha strided quickly to her aid. 'That girl destroyed my arrow!' Kikyo thought, seething. She felt a little peeved at how a girl, her inferior, had managed to create dust out of one of her arrows. With the help of Inuyasha, Kagome stood back up, legs shaking. If Inuyasha had not been supporting her, she would have collapsed once more to the ground. Weakly, she attempted to reach Sango, only to be held back to Inuyasha. She looked up questioningly. Just then, another arrow whizzed past, mere centimetres from where she currently stood. If she had taken another step, Kagome would've been pinned by the arrow.

"Thank you," Kagome managed to squeeze out after a minute of silence passed, a little shaken.

"Just be more careful next time," Inuyasha answered, relieved that Kagome was not injured or hurt in any way. Gathering her energy, Kagome turned to face Kikyo, after realising Sango would be safe with Miroku.

"Kik.." she attempted to say, only to be cut short.

"KIKYO!" Inuyasha hissed aloud, surprising everyone with his venomous tone.

"Inuyasha? You chose her?" Kikyo questioned, getting over the initial shock. Quickly she continued, "Hahahahaha…You're a fool Inuyasha," stopping her laughter as abruptly as it started, "You belong in hell with me, and you know it! You chose my reincarnate over me! You..you.." desperately searching for a word to use.

"Two-timer?" Kagome slyly put in.

"YOU TWO-TIMER!"

The comment raised eyebrows when realisation dawned upon Kikyo that she had received help from Kagome, the girl she detested. Kagome simply giggled quietly, making Kikyo fume with extreme anger and embarrassment.

Furious, Kikyo rushed and attacked Kagome. Attempting to protect her from harm, Inuyasha ran to Kagome's side, only to be suddenly attacked by Naraku, whodelivered a great impact to Inuyasha's left cheek, leaving Inuyasha staggering. Finally able togain back his balance, Naraku delivered another blow straight to Inuyasha's abdomen, sending him skidding through the dirt to a halt a near 20 metres back. Naraku smirked triumphantly.

"Aargh!" Kagome screamed out in pain.

Kikyo had managed in slashing a deep, long cut down Kagome's upper arm, blood seen running profusely.

"Kagome.." Inuyasha grunted out in pain.

"Kagome!" Kouga, Sango and Miroku yelled out in unison. Kouga ran ahead, whilst Sango and Miroku followed.

"Kagura. Kanna. Kohaku. Get the humans. I'll take care of Kouga," Naraku commanded. Within seconds, Naraku, Kagura, Kanna and Kohaku appeared before the three friends mentioned. Sango and Miroku automatically stopped in their tracks as they say a line of their enemies ahead of them. Only Kouga attempted to jump over enemy lines. However, he only received the same treatement as Inuyasha, landing mere feet further than where the hanyou lay. Sensing the footsteps of Naraku drawing near, Inuyasha and Kouga warily got up from their positions, quickly surveying each other before turning to the issue at hand – Naraku. Suddenly, both Inuyasha and Kouga attacked Naraku head in an immense battle, uniting only for one cause – to kill the man who had caused them so much pain and grief.

As a fight took place between Inuyasha and Kouga attacking all sides of Naraku in all swiftness, Miroku and Sango, stood back to back as their own opponents began to surround them. Immediately, Sango whistled for Kirara, who flew promptly to her side, before Kagura, Kanna and Kohaku closed in on the humans.

Further down the field, Kagome stood clutching her bleeding arm, as Kikyo stepped forwards, glaring daggers at the girl. Examining her arm quickly, Kagome hastily tore off a piece of cloth from her green and white school uniform, and bandaged the severe cut tightly. Completing the small task, Kagome readjusted her grip on her bow, and grabbed an arrow, aiming at Kikyo, as Kikyo stopped and did the same. The final, real battle was about to ensue. The only sounds that could be heard in the distance were the clashes of claws, swords, and weapons alike, from the already developing battle with Naraku.


As you've probably realised..i wanted 2 start off da nxt chapter with the actual fights n all..prolly a more action-filled chapter coming up next..just gotta write it wen i get 2 it..so yea..no cliffhanger dis tym. did u lyk it last tym? P

newaiz..keep dropping reviews! its highly appreciated! critique is alrite as well..it helps me out on wat i need 2 improve upon n all..if i can..that is..i'll giv my best shot tho! thnx 4 reading! review.!.cyaz