Here's the next chapter. I decided to update right away.
Sibling Rivalry
Brandishing the Tetsusaiga, Inuyasha squared off against his youkai brother, Sesshoumaru. Kagome and the others stood behind him, but Jaken and Rin were absent from behind Sesshoumaru.
"Why are you here?" Inuyasha growled.
"To see if you are any stronger, Hanyou."
Why must he always show up at the worst possible times? You ruined our celebration, and my leg is hurt. Inuyasha thought in annoyance
"Even this jewel wouldn't make a weakling like you any stronger."
"Big talk Cur, too bad you can back it up."
"You'll pay for that Filth."
"I'm sure," Sesshoumaru said dryly, while drawing the Tokijin.
Before Inuyasha could say another word, Sesshoumaru launched his attack. The two clashed together, Inuyasha just barely managing to block his brother's blow. Pulling back, Inuyasha slashed upwards, towards Sesshoumaru's face.
"Baka, you are too slow," Sesshoumaru snarled, easily avoiding Inuyasha's blow.
He then hacked at his brother's stomach. Inuyasha's weak leg gave way, had Sesshoumaru made contact. Blood spurted from the wound; a dark stain quickly appeared on his clothes.
Brushing his free hand through his wound, Inuyasha looked disgustedly at it. "You'll pay for that Brother."
"Inuyasha, please be careful," Kagome whispered quietly. She and everyone else could not step in during this fight without mortally wounding Inuyasha's pride.
The two clashed for a second time. Sesshoumaru did not hit Inuyasha again, but neither did Inuyasha manage to hit Sesshoumaru. Even when Sesshoumaru fired a Kenatsu, Inuyasha managed to deflect it.
Finally, looking to end the duel, Inuyasha prepared to use the Backlash Wave, or Bakuryuuha, but something was wrong. Inuyasha could not find his brother's demonic aura. He knew it was there, but just couldn't latch on.
Kami, what's wrong, why can't I sense his aura?
Taking advantage of Inuyasha's confusion, Sesshoumaru fired a Kenatsu from the Tokijin. Inuyasha didn't realize the blast was coming until too late. It hit him full force, knocking him to the ground.
"Inuyasha!" He heard Kagome yell his name.
The last thing Inuyasha remembered before passing out, was his brother standing over him saying, "You are weak, Hanyou, just like your mother. But don't worry; I'm not done with you yet.
Kagome ran to Inuyasha, hoping that he wasn't injured fatally.
She reached his side quickly, throwing herself done beside Inuyasha. He was badly injured, but luckily not mortally so. Calling Kirara over, she struggled to lift Inuyasha onto her back. Sango and Miroku silently stepped in to help.
The mood had been sobered for the rest of the night.
Later, Kagome sat next the unconscious Inuyasha, unable to sleep. Miroku and Sango had lain down across the hut from her and both snoring softly; while Kirara, small again, and Shippo curled slept curled up in her lap.
What was Sesshoumaru after? He said just to test Inuyasha, but I don't think that's true. Every other time he's come after us he's had a reason. Whether it was for testing the Tokijin or trying to steal the Tetsusaiga, he's always had some motive. What was it this time?
A noise pulled Kagome out of her thoughts. Startled, she looked down at Inuyasha. His eyes were open.
"Kagome?" He asked groggily.
"I'm here Inuyasha."
"What happened?"
"Shh, sleep now. We can talk in the morning."
"Mmm, alright. Goodnight Kagome."
"Good night Inuyasha."