Hee hee! My fourth chappie! Now, I don't appreciate flames, although I do
expect at least one. This chapter is SAD and SAD and DEPRESSING. I'm
serious. Also maybe a bit gory-ish.
Disclaimer: I don't own IY.
Never-Ending Cycle
Chapter 4
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"W-what?" Kagome said. 'But then again, all the facts are present. He can't be lying!' Kagome thought, coming to a frightening conclusion. "How . . .?"
"When you killed him, he made a last attempt to save himself by giving, or should I say creating a son. I have more power that my forefather, Naraku, you know . . ." The man said. Kagome wanted to do nothing more than break the man's arm off and run, but he kept a good grip and miasma was pooling all around them. "I'm here to finish what my father started."
"And that is?" Kagome asked, afraid of the answer.
"To kill you all, painfully and slowly, filled with grief. Yes, I want to hear you scream and cry and soak all your pain for my pleasure!" He yelled and then laughed maniacally.
"Starting with the one who bears the Shikon No Tama!" He cried.
"What?! It's gone!" Kagome yelled. Inuyasha had also yelled at the man.
"Let go of her!" Inuyasha yelled. Once more, the man ignored the plea. His gaze was fixed and a cruel smile crossed is lips. Kagome followed his gaze. It landed on . . .
Saiai. Saiai was the center of the man's attention. Cold realization hit Kagome.
"NO! Don't hurt-!" Kagome never finished. The next events happened in quick succession. One minute Saiai was safe and breathing, the next, her bloody, gruesome remains littered the ground she had previously occupied. Blood ran everywhere, including a monstrous demons' mouth, which consisted of giant deadly fangs, each at least a foot long and 5 inches thick. It held in its mouth a chunk of Saiai's body. Saiai's blood was everywhere. Kagome grew nauseous and then numb. She saw Sesshomaru and Inuyasha rip the youkai in half and then into shreds, red tinting there eyes. She saw the other children's mouths moving in her general direction, maybe yelling at her. But she didn't hear any of it. She gazed at the whole scene as if through a video, not really there, but seeing it all the same. Then she saw another youkai grab something from the mouth of the first. It was a Saimyoushou, one of Naraku's old bug demons. It sped to the smirking man and dropped something into his hand. It was the Shikon no Tama.
Naraku's son held the Shikon No Tama that had been used years before. Kagome was shocked even further, if that was possible. Her mind raced. Once again her eyes fell on the lifeless pieces of her daughter. Kagome collapsed. A tug on her arm as she fell brought her back to the conscious world. The man was still holding her, and she could now hear him laugh loudly and maniacally. The man was still gripping her wrist. This man that killed Saiai was holding her. Kagome saw he was staring back at her and chuckling, at what? Was he mocking her? Was he boasting of his victory through those laughs? He was savoring Kagome's grief. Kagome saw red. She stood up and punched the man squarely on the nose. A sickening crack erupted from the man, but when Kagome looked up, it was not the man but a Saimyoushou who had intervened and was now dead. It fell limply to the ground. The man was standing behind it, looking amused. He had managed to still keep a hold on her wrist. Kagome gave him no time to talk as she launched into a frenzy of punches and kicks, using all the moves she knew. She slashed at him. He dodged, but had to let go of her. Then, he dodged the rest of her attacks with little effort. Suddenly, he whipped around and brought up an arm to defend himself from the horrendous jaws of a giant dog. Kagome recognized the scent of her mate. Inuyasha bit a hand clean off, the one holding the Shikon Jewel. Naraku's son cried out and snatched his hand away. A cloud of Miasma arose all around him and he vanished. Inuyasha changed back and threw the man's hand in after him, after retrieving the Shikon Jewel. The he walked to Kagome.
"Kagome? Are you alright dear?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome took one trembling look at him before crumbling to the ground sobbing wildly, her anger transforming into sadness, and bitter grief.
"Why? WHY? Saiai is. . is . . .!" Kagome couldn't finish. It was too much for her to bear. Kagome fainted in Inuyasha's arms.
~*~*~*~
Inuyasha held Kagome in his arms. He looked down at her fretful face as she fought off the demons of her nightmares. The group was headed to Sesshomaru's castle. They had picked up all of Saiai's remains and were taking them to Sesshomaru's castle. None knew what would happen, though Inuyasha had a guess.
All the other children were all cried out over their sister. Oko had suffered the most. Suddenly, Sesshomaru spoke.
"Nighttime is coming. I don't feel it is safe to stay outside in the woods. Inuyasha. Transform and carry your family. Ah-Un, take Rin and . . . Saiai to the castle. I trust the humans have a means of transportation?"
Sango and Miroku nodded. Kirara appeared on Sango's shoulder. Kirara transformed and picked up the taiyijin (sp?) and houshi and proceeded to walk to Inuyasha, who was transforming. Inuyasha finished and picked up his wife in his mouth while the children jumped on his back. Kirara started to fly, exercising her limbs. Sesshomaru simply nodded and started running towards the castle. Inuyasha and company followed suit, along with Kirara and hers.
~*~*~*~
The walk had not been drawn out or grueling, so they reached the castle fairly easily and in a few minutes time. Sesshomaru walked over to the castle door and barked a command. It opened and several servants came out. Inuyasha had de-transformed. The servants took the sleeping children and took them inside, and though Inuyasha was hesitant, the servants had taken Kagome as well. Yet more servants had arrived and led the humans away. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha walked in.
"Inuyasha, I am going to bring back Saiai. But, I know you suspected this." Sesshomaru said. Inuyasha nodded. "You must know something first. That child will be haunted for many years, until she forgets. All children forget something as they grow. Rin has forgotten everything about her death, except the fact that she did. But, for many years, she had had nightmares of wolves and other demons killing her. Saiai might do the same, and at times, she will not recognize you or your family. Just comfort her, and be prepared." Sesshomaru concluded. Inuyasha looked a bit apprehensive but nodded solemnly. "Good. Servant! Bring me the Tensaiga! You there! Summon Rin and ask her to bring Saiai! And you. Bring the rest of the family!" Sesshomaru barked orders and each was followed without hesitation.
~*~*~*~
A/N: Well? I think that was a good place to leave off the story. Wasn't that horrible? If you think I should change anything about the genre or rating do tell.
Disclaimer: I don't own IY.
Never-Ending Cycle
Chapter 4
~*~*~*~
"W-what?" Kagome said. 'But then again, all the facts are present. He can't be lying!' Kagome thought, coming to a frightening conclusion. "How . . .?"
"When you killed him, he made a last attempt to save himself by giving, or should I say creating a son. I have more power that my forefather, Naraku, you know . . ." The man said. Kagome wanted to do nothing more than break the man's arm off and run, but he kept a good grip and miasma was pooling all around them. "I'm here to finish what my father started."
"And that is?" Kagome asked, afraid of the answer.
"To kill you all, painfully and slowly, filled with grief. Yes, I want to hear you scream and cry and soak all your pain for my pleasure!" He yelled and then laughed maniacally.
"Starting with the one who bears the Shikon No Tama!" He cried.
"What?! It's gone!" Kagome yelled. Inuyasha had also yelled at the man.
"Let go of her!" Inuyasha yelled. Once more, the man ignored the plea. His gaze was fixed and a cruel smile crossed is lips. Kagome followed his gaze. It landed on . . .
Saiai. Saiai was the center of the man's attention. Cold realization hit Kagome.
"NO! Don't hurt-!" Kagome never finished. The next events happened in quick succession. One minute Saiai was safe and breathing, the next, her bloody, gruesome remains littered the ground she had previously occupied. Blood ran everywhere, including a monstrous demons' mouth, which consisted of giant deadly fangs, each at least a foot long and 5 inches thick. It held in its mouth a chunk of Saiai's body. Saiai's blood was everywhere. Kagome grew nauseous and then numb. She saw Sesshomaru and Inuyasha rip the youkai in half and then into shreds, red tinting there eyes. She saw the other children's mouths moving in her general direction, maybe yelling at her. But she didn't hear any of it. She gazed at the whole scene as if through a video, not really there, but seeing it all the same. Then she saw another youkai grab something from the mouth of the first. It was a Saimyoushou, one of Naraku's old bug demons. It sped to the smirking man and dropped something into his hand. It was the Shikon no Tama.
Naraku's son held the Shikon No Tama that had been used years before. Kagome was shocked even further, if that was possible. Her mind raced. Once again her eyes fell on the lifeless pieces of her daughter. Kagome collapsed. A tug on her arm as she fell brought her back to the conscious world. The man was still holding her, and she could now hear him laugh loudly and maniacally. The man was still gripping her wrist. This man that killed Saiai was holding her. Kagome saw he was staring back at her and chuckling, at what? Was he mocking her? Was he boasting of his victory through those laughs? He was savoring Kagome's grief. Kagome saw red. She stood up and punched the man squarely on the nose. A sickening crack erupted from the man, but when Kagome looked up, it was not the man but a Saimyoushou who had intervened and was now dead. It fell limply to the ground. The man was standing behind it, looking amused. He had managed to still keep a hold on her wrist. Kagome gave him no time to talk as she launched into a frenzy of punches and kicks, using all the moves she knew. She slashed at him. He dodged, but had to let go of her. Then, he dodged the rest of her attacks with little effort. Suddenly, he whipped around and brought up an arm to defend himself from the horrendous jaws of a giant dog. Kagome recognized the scent of her mate. Inuyasha bit a hand clean off, the one holding the Shikon Jewel. Naraku's son cried out and snatched his hand away. A cloud of Miasma arose all around him and he vanished. Inuyasha changed back and threw the man's hand in after him, after retrieving the Shikon Jewel. The he walked to Kagome.
"Kagome? Are you alright dear?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome took one trembling look at him before crumbling to the ground sobbing wildly, her anger transforming into sadness, and bitter grief.
"Why? WHY? Saiai is. . is . . .!" Kagome couldn't finish. It was too much for her to bear. Kagome fainted in Inuyasha's arms.
~*~*~*~
Inuyasha held Kagome in his arms. He looked down at her fretful face as she fought off the demons of her nightmares. The group was headed to Sesshomaru's castle. They had picked up all of Saiai's remains and were taking them to Sesshomaru's castle. None knew what would happen, though Inuyasha had a guess.
All the other children were all cried out over their sister. Oko had suffered the most. Suddenly, Sesshomaru spoke.
"Nighttime is coming. I don't feel it is safe to stay outside in the woods. Inuyasha. Transform and carry your family. Ah-Un, take Rin and . . . Saiai to the castle. I trust the humans have a means of transportation?"
Sango and Miroku nodded. Kirara appeared on Sango's shoulder. Kirara transformed and picked up the taiyijin (sp?) and houshi and proceeded to walk to Inuyasha, who was transforming. Inuyasha finished and picked up his wife in his mouth while the children jumped on his back. Kirara started to fly, exercising her limbs. Sesshomaru simply nodded and started running towards the castle. Inuyasha and company followed suit, along with Kirara and hers.
~*~*~*~
The walk had not been drawn out or grueling, so they reached the castle fairly easily and in a few minutes time. Sesshomaru walked over to the castle door and barked a command. It opened and several servants came out. Inuyasha had de-transformed. The servants took the sleeping children and took them inside, and though Inuyasha was hesitant, the servants had taken Kagome as well. Yet more servants had arrived and led the humans away. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha walked in.
"Inuyasha, I am going to bring back Saiai. But, I know you suspected this." Sesshomaru said. Inuyasha nodded. "You must know something first. That child will be haunted for many years, until she forgets. All children forget something as they grow. Rin has forgotten everything about her death, except the fact that she did. But, for many years, she had had nightmares of wolves and other demons killing her. Saiai might do the same, and at times, she will not recognize you or your family. Just comfort her, and be prepared." Sesshomaru concluded. Inuyasha looked a bit apprehensive but nodded solemnly. "Good. Servant! Bring me the Tensaiga! You there! Summon Rin and ask her to bring Saiai! And you. Bring the rest of the family!" Sesshomaru barked orders and each was followed without hesitation.
~*~*~*~
A/N: Well? I think that was a good place to leave off the story. Wasn't that horrible? If you think I should change anything about the genre or rating do tell.