November 25, 2005

Author's Note:

Readers, Sorry for the long wait for the next chapter in my tale of the two demon cats. I hope you like my story so far. Sorry if I'm annoying by only putting up so much at a time. That's just the way I work I guess. (Sorry it's so short.)

While Miroku and InuYasha were walking back to their small hut Kagome came running up to InuYasha in a panic. "InuYasha! Buyo is fighting with another cat. He can't possibly win. He's never fought a demon cat before! What if he dies?" Kagome cried.

"You want me to help your pathetic cat?" InuYasha frowned. "He can take care of himself. He's been in fights before."

"You don't understand. He doesn't know how to use his powers." Kagome started to sob.

"What about Kilala? Where is she?" Miroku asked.

"The male demon cat has her cornered and she's too afraid of him to move." Kagome explained.

"That's unusual for Kilala. She's usually very protective of everyone." Miroku said.

"Yes, but this cat is enormous. He wants Kilala as a mate and when he saw Buyo he mistook him for an enemy. With demon cats it's a fight to the death for a mate." Kagome said.

"Yes, Kagome is right. Kilala is powerless to stop the fight. InuYasha cats and dogs fight all the time. You can handle this cat." Sango said breathlessly.

"Why do I have to do everything?" InuYasha whined.

"Please. You've gotta help him. Do it for Sota's sake. If Buyo dies he'll never forgive me." Kagome said.

"Okay, but you owe me a bunch of "ninja food" after I fight this cat." InuYasha said before he took off running a head of his friends.

Buyo glared at Sumo Neko. Sumo was known to be the fiercest twin tailed demon cat around. He has been trying to mate with Kilala for over a month now. Once Sumo saw Buyo he couldn't help but have his instincts kick in and fight the young cat. Buyo stood his ground and growled at Sumo despite his fear. He wanted to protect the female cat that had shown him so much affection last night. Kilala was shaking with fear. She desperately wanted to help Buyo in his fight against the ominous Sumo, but she was paralyzed with dread. Buyo didn't know how to fly and fight at the same time. Sumo took advantage of it and started to fly upward and attack Buyo easily knowing he had the upper hand with the bird's eye view on his opponent. Buyo kept his eyes on Sumo the best he could deflecting each blow that Sumo threw at him. InuYasha commanded Buyo to run and let him take over. Buyo cried in frustration. InuYasha paused and wondered why Buyo wanted to fight Sumo so badly.

Kilala meowed at InuYasha as if telling him that Buyo wanted to prove to everyone that he could defend not only himself but her as well. InuYasha nodded and sat back as he saw Buyo starting to take flight and attack Sumo. Kagome, Miroku, and Sango ran up to the scene just as Buyo took off into the air. Kagome smiled proudly at her cat. He had figured out the toughest skill in a matter of minutes! Buyo chased Sumo and started to have fire blazing around his feet because of his speed. He clawed at Sumo. Sumo growled in pain as Buyo struck him on his hind legs. Buyo nipped at Sumo's feet and then his neck. The cats fought and finally Sumo flew away in panic. Sumo had never been so terrified of a rival like Buyo. Kilala flew to Buyo and licked his face in appreciation of his fight.

Sango and Kagome had hearts in their eyes for a split second. "Awww…. They are so cute together!" Kagome and Sango said in unison.