"Get away from her!" Inuyasha roared while waving his father's fang brashly. His desperate need to hit Naraku's latest spawn had failed when his sword only succeeded in making dirt fly.
It was a summer afternoon when the skies darkened and miasma and Naraku's insects started to surround the area. Togostsu came out of the woods and into the clearing. He talked about killing them all and of course the shard hunters would not forfeit their lives so easily and the battle began. Sango, Miroku, and Kirara took out the insect demons while Kagome cleared the miasma and protected Shippo. Of course Inuyasha took care of battling with Togostsu. That was when Togostsu tried attacking Kagome. One of her arrows had flown past his head. Togostsu came close to Kagome when Inuyasha came to her aid. That was how it happened.
"Do you care about this ningen Inuyasha? Then again I should expect nothing less from a worthless hanyou such as yourself," Togostsu taunted. He dodged another attack and countered with his spiked fist.
Blood was running down Inuyasha's are Inuyasha's arm as her took a breather. Fatigue was starting to set onto his body. 'Damn! The spikes on his fists do enough damage. But with his speed behind them… He's only been hitting my shoulder. He's toying with me damn it. I need to end this soon. If I break my arm I won't be able to use the Tetsusaiga. He keeps countering my attacks!' Inuyasha thought while he panted slightly. He unconsciously let out a frustrated growl.
"Shut up and fight me!" Inuyasha's voice blared across the clearing. He took another swing at Togostsu. He was only rewarded with a dislocated shoulder. Inuyasha quickly and painfully popped it back into place.
"What's wrong Inuyasha? Are you getting tired already? I guess your hanyou body can't take much more. I'll be sure to send you wench and your friends with you to hell quickly," Togostsu said mockingly.
"Don't bring them into this, your fight is with me! You're so full of shit! You should worry about yourself," Inuyasha snapped menacingly. 'Let's try a new tactic…' Inuyasha stood his ground waiting for Togostsu to attack.
Togostsu's sickening green hair whipped around his tense form as his jade eyes glowed an eerie color. His purple skin turned into a lavender color as he raised his fists so his spikes were aimed at Inuyasha.
Kagome had watched the whole scene turn from bad to worse from the tree line. Inuyasha seemed to have tired out quickly.
'That jerk! I can't believe him! Even demons I don't know call me wench! I better go help Inuyasha. He doesn't look like he can take much more. I'll show him what this "wench" can do!' With that thought Kagome Hmphed.
"Shippo," Kagome cooed softly. The kit looked at her showing her she had his attention. "Shippo go tell Sango and Miroku to stand back. You stay with Kirara," Kagome said in a firm and motherly voice.
"But-" Shippo was about to protest when Kagome gave him a look of finality, "Be careful Kagome," he said in a worried tone.
She flashed him a reassuring smile as he scampered toward Sango and Miroku. Her face was set with determination locked in her eyes. Kagome grabbed her bow and arrows and ran into the clearing.
'Okay Kagome! Remember to aim and concentrate! She could see Togostsu with his fists pointed at Inuyasha who was ready. That's when she saw it. The purple glint that wrapped around Togostsu.
'A barrier!' Kagome thought frantically.
"Inuyasha don't!" She cried!
But it was too late, Togostsu's spikes shot from his fists with a deadly poison emanating from them and their origin. Inuyasha didn't register Kagome's cry. 'As long as she's not in danger.
"Take this you bastard! Bakryuuhaa!" Inuyasha released his Back-Lash Wave and missed the smirk that graced Togostsu's mouth.
"This is the end for you Inuyasha," Togostsu said maniacally.
Togostsu saw a glint in his peripheral vision and looked in time to see his barrier shatter.
"Noooo!" The last he saw was the angelic figure of the cause of his death. The compassion coursing through her stormy eyes.
"Rest in peace Togostsu…" Kagome said softly.
"I do not want your pity human wench!" Togostsu glared at Kagome as his own spikes ripped through his body along with the whirlwinds, which held no mercy. "Naraku will destroy you Inuyasha! You and your little group!" Togostsu was enveloped in the whirlwinds and disappeared.
"KAGOME!" Inuyasha yelled.
'Oh boy. No problem Inuyasha! I mean no big deal just saved your life!' Kagome thought sarcastically as she unconsciously sighed in exasperation. Her eyes had turned into a smoky color as Inuyasha go closer.
"Ya stupid human! What do ya think you were ding jumping into battle like that!" Inuyasha paused his rant waiting for a quick response.
"I-" Kagome obviously wasn't quick enough.
"You could have gotten yourself killed or hurt really bad," Kagome stopped listening to think on that line.
'He cares if I get hurt or not. I guess he shown that a lot of times but he's been different lately.' Kagome mused to herself with these thoughts when she was suddenly brought back to reality.
"Are you even listening to me?" Inuyasha leered at her and huffed waiting for an answer.
"Huh? Uh… Err…" Kagome couldn't think of anything to say so she said, "Thank you Inuyasha!" and gave him one of her 'I appreciate you so much' smiles. Her now lighter blue-gray eyes danced with a glint of amusement.
"Keh! Whatever… Stupid wench," Inuyasha walked away arms crossed. While on the inside he was really beaming at receiving one of her smiles.
"SIT BOY!" Kagome flared with anger as Inuyasha ate dirt. The others started walking towards them with Shippo out front.
"Kagome!" Shippo squealed launching himself at Kagome.
"Shippo!" Kagome welcomed him with open arms. She hugged him close. "Did you behave?" Kagome asked while tickling him.
He managed to choke out a "yes" between his laughter while attempting to nod his head in confirmation. He failed miserably at his bold attempt. After Kagome stopped tickling him and he caught his breath he started his onslaught of questions, "Are you okay Kagome? I missed you! I was so worried!" Shippo sputtered.
"I'm okay Shippo! Awww! I missed you too! I wasn't gone that long though. And thanks but don't worry!" Kagome reassured him. Sango, Miroku, and Kirara finally reached them and were watching the exchange between the miko and the kitsune. Inuyasha had finally stood up from the ground and was glaring at Kagome. He was about to say something when she shot him the 'I'll say "it"' look. His ears flattened against his head and he resumed glaring at her.
"Kagome?" Shippo nervously.
"Yea Shippo? What's wrong?" Kagome gave him a worried look.
He started to fidget and whispered something in her ear. Kagome's face lit up and she smiled brightly at the little kit. The others looked at them curiously as Inuyasha sniffed at the kitsune overhearing what he whispered with his heightened sense of hearing.
"Of course Shippo! I would be honored!" Kagome squealed delightedly. She held him close as Shippo looked relieved and ecstatic. He hugged her neck tightly. As Miroku and Sango tried to figure out what had happened Kagome and Shippo started to walk away.
"Do you want to take a bath Shippo?" Kagome asked.
"Okay… Momma," Shippo replied.
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