Eclipse of the Heart – Chapter 5

Blood Feud

An Inuyasha FanFiction by Runcrazy

The sequel to Searching for Answers

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Okay, another chapter! It's longer then most of my others, I hope ya'll enjoy it!

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Kagome stepped backwards, fear engulfing her.

"Sesshomaru… I…" she stuttered, Kagome turned and ran, tripping on a rock, she fell to the ground. Kagome turned over, and faced Sesshomaru; Sesshomaru stepped towards her until he was standing above her.

"You're not worth the trouble," he said, drawing his sword. Sesshomaru raised it above his head, swinging it towards her in one quick motion.

"INUYASHA!" she screamed, covering her head with her hands. Sesshomaru stopped his sword inches from her body,

"Inuyasha would be a fool to come for you; he is in his human form." Sesshomaru raised his sword again,

"KAGOME!" yelled a man from behind Sesshomaru, the figure jumped out of the forest, and tackled him. Inuyasha! Thought Kagome, relieved. Inuyasha stood before her, and kneeled by her side, "Are you alright Kagome?" he said, kissing her on the forehead. Kagome nodded, glancing behind him.

"Inuyasha, watch out!" she cried, Inuyasha turned; Sango's weapon flew past them, knocking the sword out of Sesshomaru's hands. Inuyasha lunged himself at Sesshomaru,

"Inuyasha! Don't, you aren't strong enough!" yelled Miroku from nearby.

"Give it a rest Miroku," replied Inuyasha, returning his attention to Sesshomaru.

"You are foolish Inuyasha; you and this useless girl will die!" yelled Sesshomaru, jumping over Inuyasha and rushing at Kagome.

"Kagome! RUN KAGOME!" called Inuyasha, panicking. Kagome jumped onto her feet and ran as fast as she could, Sesshomaru seconds behind her. Moments later, she turned her head to see if he was behind her, and ended up running right into him.

"Sesshomaru…" she whispered. Sesshomaru raised his sword, and swung it at Kagome. This girl will die. Inuyasha launched himself in front of Kagome, covering her with his body; cradling her head in his arms.

"I love you Kagome-" he said to her, before Sesshomaru's sword sliced through his middle. Inuyasha cried out in pain, the wound from his brother's blade cutting so deep it almost went through the other side.

"INUYASHA!" screamed Kagome, tears streaming down her face.

"Inuyasha!" yelled Sango and Miroku, running at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru swung the teseiga at them, knocking them both unconscious with its power, though they suffered no flesh wounds. Kagome held Inuyasha in her arms, tears falling off her face and onto his. His black hair was spread out over the ground, his wound seeping blood, turning the dirt around him red.

"Don't… don't cry Kagom-Kagome… I'll neve-never let him kill- kill you…I love you- Kagome," he said, struggling to steady his breathing.

"Oh Inuyasha…" she sobbed. Kagome looked up at Sesshomaru, he stood looking down on them, an emotionless expression eliminating any chance of pity she thought he might have. He raised his sword once more, intent on striking his target. The sword swung at Kagome, she felt the rush of air move against her skin from the incredible speed of the weapon. Moments before her demise, a swift figure jumped at her, scooping her up in his arms; Kouga.

"Kouga!" she said, relieved. "… Don't leave Inuyasha!"

"Hold on Kagome," he said, setting her down on a stone ledge. I'm here for you Kagome, that mutt can fend for himself."

"KOUGA, GO GET INUYASHA, NOW!" she yelled, pointing at his chest. Kouga backed away, holding up his hands,

"Okay, okay… calm down Kagome, I'm going…" he said before running down to Inuyasha. Kouga stood nearby, as Sesshomaru walked towards Inuyasha.

"KOUGA!" yelled Kagome again, Kouga watched, planning on letting Inuyasha's brother get a little closer; without warning Sesshomaru pulled out his sword and swung it at Inuyasha, who looked up at Sesshomaru with anger. Shit! Thought Kouga, running at Sesshomaru, hoping to hit the sword out of his hand before it was too late; but Kouga knew he wouldn't make it in time. A flash flew in front of Sesshomaru, and when Kouga looked Inuyasha was gone.

"What the…" said Kouga, sliding to a stop. When the dust faded Ayame stood by Kagome, Inuyasha in her arms; she struggled with his weight, but managed to set him down by Kagome who immediately went to his aid.

"How dare you…" said Sesshomaru, running towards Ayame, Kagome and Inuyasha.

"Lord Sesshomaru!" called a small girl from behind Sesshomaru, running towards him. Sesshomaru stopped running, turning towards her.

"Do not come closer Rin, go back to Jaken," replied Sesshomaru.

"But Master Jaken is here as well Lord Sesshomaru, the girl Kagome is gone, the pretty one-" said Rin, before she noticed Kagome sitting on the rock ledge. "Lord Sesshomaru, what happened?" she asked.

"Be quiet Rin, return to the camp I will be there shortly," he said, with hostility. Rin looked at him, and nodded.

"Please do not hurt the nice girl Lord Sesshomaru," she added, before skipping off the way she came. Kouga looked at Rin, surprised. He is traveling with a human child…? What is going on? Thought Kouga. Sesshomaru turned back to Kagome and Inuyasha; running at them again.

"Lord Sesshomaru, Lord Sesshomaru!" hollered Jaken, running towards him.

"Master Jaken, come back! We must return to camp!" called Rin, close behind him.

"I will not leave my Lord!" replied Jaken. Lord Sesshomaru stopped again; irritated. How long will this take I wonder? He thought, watching Jaken approach.

"Listen to Rin Jaken, return to the camp."

"But my Lord," he complained.

"Go," commanded Sesshomaru. Jaken stood there for a moment before nodding and returning to Rin. When Sesshomaru turned back to his enemies, they had vanished.

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Kouga and Ayame carried Kagome and Inuyasha; Kouga carried Inuyasha because he was stronger than Ayame, who carried Kagome. Ironically they ended up carrying the only person they actually hated. I can't believe I'm doing this. Thought Ayame, running by Kouga with Kagome on her back. I despise this woman, and yet I'm helping her… But I could not leave her to that dog demon; Kouga would have never forgiven me, he really loves her… I wonder if they really are getting married; this girl Kagome seems very close to that half demon Inuyasha…

"How you doing Kagome?" asked Kouga, running a little closer to her. Ayame's heart leaped, even though he was trying to get closer to Kagome, he was closer to her as well; and it pleased her.

"I'm fine Kouga," said Kagome, looking over at Inuyasha, who was unconscious. Kagome passed the time by thinking of what had happened over the last couple weeks, and what would come to pass; or what she wanted to come to pass anyway.

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The group arrived at Kouga's den after hours of running; Kouga and Ayame were both exhausted and after fetching the healer they slept close nearby. Kagome only had a few scratches from her falls; but was covered in Inuyasha's blood. Inuyasha on the other hand was on the brink of death. Kagome cried silently for hours, stroking his head, and helping the healer in every way she could. Don't you dare die on my Inuyasha… I won't let you! Kagome remembered thinking those words once before; by the well that one day… the day all of this had started.

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What'cha all think? Please review! If you have any questions or suggestions I'm open to them

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