Brandtishot: Hey you guys! Sorry I haven't updated in sooooo long! I've been so busy what with getting one of the lead roles in a romantic one-act where there were only 2-people in the cast, the other person was a guy (obviously) and he ended up becoming my really good friend. We just got over a very big fight, we had Junior Prom which was two weeks ago, I love him so much! He's the coolest! Anyways, then came the big musical that everyone in the state of Alaska was talking about, "In Alaska!" a musical written and directed by one of our teachers! Everyone in the state knew about it! It was so cool! Now we're doing the Princess Bride and Iditarod is going on. Go Deedee Jonrowe! We love you!

Ericha: She is so weird.

Brandtishot: Oh allow me to introduce my fairy fiend-I mean friend.

Ericha: Nice

Brandishot: By the way her name is pronounced Erika.

Ericha: Just get on with the story!

Recap: As soon as Kagome's head touched his shoulder, Inuyasha put his arm around her waist, sending chills up her spine.

"Kagome?"

Chapter 10: Kagura's Dance of Blades

Kagome opened one eye and looked up at Inuyasha, "Yeah?"

"Are you cold?"

Kagome bit her lip, her cheeks were burning, she could feel the others' eyes on her.

Inuyasha took her silence as a 'yes' and took off his haori and draped it around her shoulders.

Kagome's hand rested on his leg. Feeling Inuyasha stiffen, she decided to ignore him and thought to herself, 'He owes me big for this, if he raises hell about it, so will I…' Inuyasha relaxed more and shifted his weight. Thenhe put his arm around her, drawing Kagome closer to him. He buried his face in her hair, taking in Kagome's intoxicating scent, driving him to the brink of insanity. He listened silently to Kagome's steady breathing as his eyes grew heavier by the second, lulling him into a deep sleep.

The sound of the old witch snoring jolted Inuyasha awake, he could smell him. His stench was everywhere. Naraku's filthy, nauseating stench filledhis nostrils. He could taste the bitter vile in the back of his throat. A low growl escaped his lips, his right arm was asleep because of Kagome being supported on it. If Naraku's scent wasn't around, he could have woken her up in a dirty way. A sly smile spread across Inuyasha's face at the thought. Kagome slapped Inuyasha then stretched and yawned as Inuyasha letout a cry of pain. She looked at Inuyasha, scratching her head, "What?"

Inuyasha glared at her and pointed to the bright red hand-print on his cheek. Kagome smiled meekly, "Oh, did I do that?"

Inuyasha nodded, but then instantly started sniffing the air. He let out a gasp and knocked Kagome down, "GET DOWN!"

Blade-like lights cut through the tiny hut as Kagome screamed and Inuyasha laid on top of her, using his body as a shield for her own. The witch awoke and screamed in horror as a beam fell towards her. Jininji reached out and caught the beam just in time, "Mother are you hurt?"

"No, my dear, I'm just fine, but what of our friends?"

Inuyasha pushed through the rubble that just a few minutes ago was Jininji's home. He helped Kagome up and she brushed dirt off of her skirt.

"We're fine Jininji, are you hurt?" Kagome asked worriedly.

"You won't be for long," A familiar voice laughed from within the shadows.

"Kagura!" Inuyasha growled, unsheathing his Tetsusaiga while Kagome readied an arrow.

Again she laughed revealing herself from her hiding place at the edge of the forest.

"Ah, Inuyasha, and your lady friend, Kagome, it's been a while since our last encounter."

"What do you want Kagura?" Kagome demanded sharply.

Inuyasha looked at her in surprise-bad mistake, Kagura took full advantage of Inuyasha's unattentiveness.

"Dance of Blades!"

"Inuyasha! Look out!" Kagome screamed.

Inuyasha barelyavoided the attack in time.

"Inuyasha!"

"Get back Kagome!" Inuyasha grunted, struggling to hold his ground as the blades flew by him.

A deep rumbling emitted from the ground as the earth beneath their feet shook. Three giant centipede demons flew from the ground. One erupted right behind Kagome, knocking her to her knees.

Hisssssssssss.

Kagome turned with a look of horror on her face. The centipede hovered above her prepared to strike.

"Haraikotsu!"

A giant boomerang sliced through the centipede in front of Kagome.

"Kagome! Inuyasha! Are you alright?" Sango landed on her feet catching Haraikotsu.

"Wind tunnel!" Miroku sucked in a centipede as another emerged from the ground behind Sangowhile she fought off another.

"Lady Sango!" He covered his wind tunnel and knocked Sango out of the way as the centipede dived in for an attack. They landed with Miroku on top protecting her.

"Take this!"

A wind scar ripped through the two centipedes, "Miroku! Stop groping Sango and help me fight off these damn demons already! Sango! Help Kagome!"

"Inuyasha!" A scream ripped through the night air, making Inuyasha's blood run cold.

He whipped around looking for her, and he saw her.A centipede was attacking her and had boxed her in and was about to go for the kill.

"Kagome!"

The Centipede dived in but missed. Frustrated with his prey, his tail whipped at her frail body sending her flying across the field. Her body hit the ground with a sickening thud and skidded to a halt. Her form was motionless.

"Kagome! NO!"

Five more demons sprang from the ground between him and his love. Inuyasha threw down his sword and transformed to his demon self. He fought his way mercilessly towards Kagome's body praying that she wasn't dead. His eyes were blood red and he let out a deep howl that made the hairs stand on end of everyone in the village and within a five mile radius.

"Miroku! Look at Inuyasha! He's turned into a demon! What if he makes his way to Kagome and can't tell her apart from the demons?"

"I don't know Sango. All we can do is pray. Let's hope Inuyasha can tell the difference."

The pain in his chest grew with his frustration. No matter how hard he swiped and slashed, he couldn't get to Kagome. Inuyasha cried in agony. Sobbing, he fought on. Finally he collapsed into a heap among the surrounding corpses. The red from his eyes disappeared, he looked up and saw Kagome straight ahead. He crawled slowly to her still form.

"Kagome…"

He collapsed next to her.

"Inuyasha, my friend."

"Miroku, is she alive?"

"Yes, she is alive. She's just unconscious."

"I don't know what I'd do without her if she did die."

"I know my friend."

"Inuyasha, here is tetsusaiga," Sango held the sword out to its rightful owner who sheathed it. Inuyasha picked up Kagome and held her in his lap, cradling her as tears poured from his cheeks and he kissed her forehead.

"Kagome…my dear Kagome…"

"Sango, come, let us leave them be and go about removing the corpses."

Miroku put an arm around Sango as they walked away. A few seconds later Sango screamed and there was a loud smack.

"Kagome, I thought I'd lost you this time. Oh my dear, Kagome. I love you so much, don't ever do that to me again."

Kagome groaned. She awoke to find tears pouring down her beloved's face.

"Inuyasha?"

"Kagome! You're awake!"

Inuyasha held her close to him, afraid of letting go in fear of losing her.

"Inuyasha, what's going on?"

"Kagome, I have something I need to tell you."