Inuyasha's Decision

Sesshoumaru leapt towards Inuyasha with the Tokijin in his hand. Inuyasha managed to draw the Tetsusaiga just in time to get his sword up. The shockwave radiated up Inuyasha's arm. Before he had time to launch his own assault, Inuyasha was barraged by another of his brother's attacks.

The battle was similar to the one they had fought nearly nine months before. Sesshoumaru always had the speed and the reach. He was always on his toes, and Inuyasha never managed to get a blow in. All he could manage was block attack after attack. Unlike the earlier battle, Sesshoumaru did not taunt Inuyasha. He was simply a lifeless shell, being control by the Wraith.

It didn't take long for Inuyasha to realize that he couldn't win the fight without using the Tetsusaiga as it was meant to be used. Damn him, what if the attack dissipates like before?

Inuyasha glanced at Kagome and then realized he had to take the chance of that happening. If he didn't manage a counterattack then he would fail Kagome and their child. "Kaze no Kizu!" He shouted after finding the scar in the wind.

As before, the attack was negated. It did not even seem to make a scratch on Sesshoumaru. "Foolish hanyou. Have you not realized yet that no demonic attacks will work against my servants?" The Wraith taunted.

From then on there was no hope for Inuyasha. The battle lasted for hours, but Inuyasha was barely able to scratch Sesshoumaru. Apparently the amulet not only made him invulnerable to demonic attacks, it also made him far stronger. Near the end of the battle his clothes were torn and most of his skin bloodied.

"Yield Inuyasha," those were the first words Sesshoumaru had spoken the whole battle.

"I won't," Inuyasha said defiantly, looking again at Kagome who stood near Rin.

Without another word Sesshoumaru hit Inuyasha with the flat of the Tokijin. The knock did not knock Inuyasha out, but it stunned him. He lay there long enough for Sesshoumaru to bind him.

"Now, get the girl," the Wraith instructed his servant.

Sesshoumaru nodded tersely and walked towards Kagome. The whole time she had been wishing for a bow. Then at least she could have helped Inuyasha. Now she was at the mercy before his relentless brother.

Sesshoumaru caught Kagome easily. She tried to fight back, to bite Sesshoumaru, but it was no use. Sesshoumaru did not even seem to feel pain. He bound her loosely to a nearby tree.

By this time, Inuyasha had revived. "Let go of her!" He roared, his cry echoing through the ruined garden.

"I will let go of her, but first my goal must be realized." The Wraith crowed triumphantly.

"I know what you intend for me, but what do you intend for Kagome and our child?" Inuyasha asked in a low voice.

The Wraith seemed like he wasn't going to respond, but then he changed his mind. "The first and foremost ingredient in this spell is the Shikon no Tama. The next important factor is the priestess of the jewel. She serves as the catalyst for this whole process. You see, my amulet feeds on grief and anger. That means when you die all my amulet's power will transfer to Kagome's body (I hear it's quite painful). Further more your child's soul will additionally increase the power. Then, I will finally be able to achieve my goal. Afterwards, your mate's body will be nearly wasted, but she will still be living. Pity you won't be Inuyasha."

"Bastard," Inuyasha yelled.

"Think what you wish Inuyasha."

I can't let him do that to Kagome. Even if it kills me, I have to do something, but what?

The Wraith turned to Sesshoumaru, "It is time for the ceremony to begin."

"Yes Master," Sesshoumaru replied in his spiritless voice. He then began to move towards Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha, my gift to you!" Kagome cried, one of the few words she had spoken in the previous hours.

The jewel! Of Course! Inuyasha thought with excitement.

Kagome's words came back to him in a flash, 'The jewel is yours now; do what you will with it.'

"You will not succeed Wraith," Inuyasha laughed.

"Will you stop me Inuyasha?" The Wraith asked mockingly.

"Yes," was his only response.

Not being able to move his hands, Inuyasha could not touch the Shikon no Tama. He could only feel it hanging around his neck. He became so aware of its presence that he blocked out everything else.

It is time, to end the senseless murder over this jewel.

"Shikon no Tama, transform me!" Inuyasha cried, invoking the power he had longed to invoke for so long. A blinding light flashed. Whiteness seemed to envelope the world.