Chapter 3
"I wonder if Inuyasha has Kagome's soul back or not." Shippo asked sadly.
"I'm wondering the same thing Shippo." Sango said.
"We probably shouldn't worry." Miroku told them. "Inuyasha has never let us down before."
"That is true," Sango said. "But Kikyo is a tough opponent to beat."
"I know, let's go and find him!" The kitsune said. "We could put our minds at ease."
"But Shippo, how would we find him." Miroku asked.
"I can do it. Inuyasha isn't the only person with demon blood you know." Shippo told them. "I can sniff him out like a dog on steak."
"Right then, let's get going." Miroku protested.
"But what about Kagome? Should we take her with us? Sango asked.
"Maybe that would be best. If we bring Kagome with us, then maybe Inuyasha would have an inspiration." Miroku told her.
"Alright then, let's go" Shippo yelled.
"Inuyasha, what has happened to you?" Kikyo screamed.
All Inuyasha said in reply was, "You killed her. You took her soul. Now you shall perish. You shall die a painful death, losing a body part every time I choose for you to."
Kikyo was dumbstruck. She could not believe what she has just heard.
She was-
She couldn't say it.
She was scared.
She had never experienced that before now.
She did not like that at all.
Kikyo closed her eyes and thought to herself, "Is this what was supposed to happen in exchange for getting my soul ba-"
She was interrupted by an angry Inuyasha that had come face to face with her.
"Do you like to use your hands in your everyday life?"
Inuyasha had grasped Kikyo's hands and brought them up to his face to examine them.
"Surely you must use your hands for something." Inuyasha said calmly.
There was something different about Inuyasha's metamorphosis than anytime before- he was calm. He wasn't running around like a bloodthirsty beast. He was very serine, and that meant that he was adjusted to his demonic powers. Inuyasha knew how to use them and it is going to take a lot to stop him.
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"Are you getting anything Shippo?" Sango asked.
"Shh. Shippo doesn't need any distractions right now. He must concentrate. Miroku said sternly.
"Right." Sango said disappointed.
"I think I've got to his scent!" Shippo proclaimed.
So they walked on toward Inuyasha, not knowing what has happened.
Why exactly was Inuyasha so calm? Only Kagome could stop his metamorphosis from eventually killing himself. All she had to do was osuwari (sit) him. But if she remained soulless, then he could not be stopped. Inuyasha's body cannot handle the amount of demonic power, so he risks losing his life.
"Is there another part of your body that you greatly value?" The full demon Inuyasha asked a fearful Kikyo.
"No." Kikyo answered.
"No. This isn't the real Inuyasha. It isn't you at all. Have I done something to you? Is it the girl, Kagome? Is that why this has happened?
"Yes. As a matter of fact it is." A voice said. It was followed by three figures in the forest.
It was Sango, Miroku, and Shippo. They had tracked down Inuyasha. The voice was that of Miroku, and he wasn't finished speaking yet.
"It was in fact because you stole Kagome's soul. You stole the soul of the girl he loved. Have you not noticed the feelings that Inuyasha has for Kagome?"
Kikyo was astounded. She was so astounded that she nearly forgot about an angry, dangerous Inuyasha staring at his prey: her.
"Inuyasha!" Sango yelled.
"Do not harm her!"
Miroku began to mutter an incantation.
"This should calm you down for a while." Miroku yelled.
A ball of energy rose from Miroku's staff. It was a subduing charm to hold Inuyasha for the time being.
"Let's see you get out of that right away!" Shippo yelled.
He did.
"Oops. I guess that you can." Shippo muttered.
The frightened kitsune ran to hide behind Sango.
"Shippo, stop being a baby." Sango told him.
"I can't help it Sango. I'm scared." Shippo stuttered.
"Oh, what would Kagome do in a time like this?" she whispered to herself.
She shouldn't have done that.
If you thought that Inuyasha had a good sense of hearing before, than you will be amazed at what he can hear now.
Inuyasha stopped. His eyes widened, and his ears dropped.
"Kagome?" he said.
Kikyo took the chance and ran toward the others.
Inuyasha hadn't paid attention. He was staring at the ground, wondering what was wrong with him self.
"Kagome?" he said again.
Inuyasha slowly walked over to a tree and jumped up to perch in a branch.
"Where is she?" he asked quietly.
It was very unusual. Inuyasha was still a full demon, so why was he quiet and emotional?
"She is right over there, leaning upright against a tree." Miroku told him.
"We brought her with us to give you some confidence in battle. But I suppose you don't need any confidence now, you need some help."
Inuyasha blocked out the rest of Miroku's statement after he told Inuyasha where Kagome was. He jumped out from the tree branch and toward Kagome.
When he reached her, he crouched down low to the ground, and reaches a hand toward her face. Inuyasha gently ran a claw down Kagome's cheek, being careful not to cut her. He was lost in memories of he and Kagome laughing together, having fun with the girl he loved.
"Boo." A voice whispered hoarsely. Inuyasha turned quickly to find Kikyo pointing an arrow toward his face.
"You shouldn't have let your guard down." Kikyo told him.
Inuyasha slowly stood up with his hands in the air.
"I should say the same to you." Inuyasha said, nodding his head toward Myroku, who was standing right behind her.
As Kikyo turned her head to see who was going to attack her, Miroku put a charm on her.
It was an immobilization charm.
Kikyo was motionless.
At that moment, Inuyasha blacked out.
R&R!
Ja Ne,
Anna aka Kieva