And here comes Mr. Battle chapter! I apologize for the shortness of the last chapter, and this one is to make up for that. Thank yous go out to all those who have reviewed so far!

Disclaimer: Frankly, I'm satisfied with owning the plot of this story. However, it would be nice to own one or two of the characters from the original InuYasha story.

New Companions

Chapter three: Gone for now

In most battles, or where something terrible happens, it rains. But the rain had forgot to accompany the oncoming battle. Instead, the sun hung in a cloudless sky and twittering birds flew threw the air. One would describe it peaceful.

But the peacefulness was shattered by a loud cry.

"Naraku!"

The dark figure atop of the hill turned his head ever so slightly. There, at the base of the hill, were all of Naraku's enemies.

InuYasha, sword drawn, snarl in place; Kagome, arrow fitted loosely in her bow; Sango, Hiraikotsu ready to be thrown; Miroku, staff poised for attack; Kouga, crouched into a battle position, fists in front; and Sesshoumaru, impassive as ever, Tokijin drawn. Naraku smirked. 'Great.'

"Shippou, take Rin and go back to Kaede's. We'll meet you back there." Kagome whispered to the little kitsune perched on her shoulder.

"R-right." He squeaked, as he jumped off. Rin climbed onto the pink ball- like shape Shippou, and held on for dear life. Together, they took off, with Jaken and Aun trailing behind.

"So… it's finally happened. I get to fight all of my enemies at the same time." Naraku scowled, as he turned fully around to face them. His spawns appeared behind him, seemingly out of nowhere.

Kagura, who looked as if she would give anything to be anywhere but here; Akago, who was being held loosely by Kagura ("If you value your life, woman, you won't drop me."); Kanna, white and empty, mirror to her chest; Hakudoushi, spear tip lowered; and Kohaku, chain sickle out, eyes fixed on the ground before him. Sango tightened her grip on her weapon as she struggled to hide the tears now brimming at the edges of her eyes.

For a few minutes, everyone was engaged in a staring contest. Who would make the first move?

The question was answered when InuYasha swung down his sword. "We won't let you get away this time, Naraku! Kongosoha!" The spears of ice rained down upon Naraku, and his barrier. The spears made contact, and the pink bubble exploded upon impact. The battle had started.

InuYasha, Sesshoumaru and Kouga attacked Naraku with such ferocity that no one had ever seen, and he fought back with just as much vigor. Kagura had taken to the skies, and rained down wind blade after wind blade upon the remaining group. However, the blades were weak, so they didn't pay her much attention.

Hakudoushi, on the other hand, attacked without mercy. Swinging his spear left and right, Sango, Kagome and Miroku had fallen victim to numerous cuts. He and Miroku were now facing off, as Sango fought her own brother, tears streaming down her cheeks. Kohaku looked as if he were fighting with himself and it appeared that he too was holding back tears.

A loud roar echoed throughout the battlefield, and a gigantic mass of demons attacked. They came from every which and way, roughly about 2 thousand. Kagome's blood ran cold, and she was grateful that she told Shippou to take Rin and go to Kaede's. Kagome let a few arrows fly, diminishing the demons number somewhat, but not enough.

"Kagome-sama! Behind you!" Miroku's strangled cry made Kagome whip around to face the ten or so demons coming her way. She reached behind her to get an arrow, knowing that it might be to late. But she had to try.

But before she could notch her arrow, another had already been fired. The demons were purified and the arrow embedded itself into the ground, just off to the side. Following the line of fire, Kagome's gaze alighted upon Kikyou. She was still in her battle position, bow raised. She lowered it slowly, and began to make her way to Kagome.

"Arigato." She said when Kikyou was within earshot. Just as Kikyou was about to reply, something hit the back of Kagome's head. Turning around, she caught sight of something glittering on the ground. Bending down, she picked up the small marble, and inspected it. It was a dark purple, roughly around one centimeter in diameter, and reminded her of the ones on InuYasha's rosary.

"Oh, no" she said softly to herself, and InuYasha's voice confirmed her thoughts.

"I hate to say this, but arigato, Naraku. That blasted rosary was a pain." InuYasha said, as he stood form the crater and smiled a sincere smile at Naraku. He casually brushed off the dirt that he had collected from his fall.

"Glad I could help." Naraku, bit out sarcastically threw clenched teeth. And with that, the three on one battle continued. Kagome stood gaping at the uncharacteristic behaviour until a cry brought her back to reality.

"Sango!" Miroku screamed, fear and anger lacing his words. Kagome turned just in time to witness her dear friend lose her soul to Kanna's mirror. Thinking quickly, she grabbed and arrow and prepared to fire. 'This happened before, it should work this time as well.'

But before she could shoot, Kikyou beat her to it. The arrow flew true, pink power swirling around it, and hit Kanna's mirror. The mirror exploded in huge ball of light, as white orbs flew in various directions, one returning to Sango. Miroku rushed to her aid.

A scream of agony made everyone turn to face the source, Naraku. He stood, clenching the place were his heart would be, if he still had one. After a few minutes of this, he turned to face Kohaku, and the gazes of many, followed suite.

Kohaku stood, anger and defiance shone clear on his face. He blessed Naraku with a glare that held so much hate, that even the bravest of men would shudder under. "I should have done that a long time ago." He said, spite in his voice as he threw down Akago, now split in half.

Miroku chose this time to release his kazzana. He watched, fully entranced, as the hell- hole shrank… and stopped, now the size of a small rock. 'Damn!' he screamed in his head as he covered it once again.

Naraku let out a sinful laugh. "Looks like all hope is not lost for me yet. I will be sure to rid the world of you all and get the completed Shikon no Tama!" he gazed around at them all, his eyes filled with bloodlust.

'Isn't there something else we can do to kill him?' InuYasha thought desperately. He was getting a tired of all this 'try- to- kill- Naraku- and- fail' bit.

"Quickly, before he can attack again." Kikyou whispered in Kagome's ear, making her jump. "When I give the word, shot him with an arrow." Kikyou's dark eyes shone with determination as she smiled half-heartedly at Kagome. "It's time for him to die." Kagome nodded and gave a small smile herself.

Grabbing yet another arrow and notching it, she felt power surge throughout her body. She aimed and held the arrow in place, as the power rose and flowed through her whole body, threw the bow, and to the tip of the arrow. She fought to keep her hands steady and on the bow, which now was alarmingly hot.

"NOW!" yelled Kikyou as she herself let an arrow fly, and Kagome gratefully complied. The power left her as well, and she swaggered, but stayed standing.

The two arrows cut threw the air, purifying power encircling them, as they raced to their target. Everyone watched, entranced, and Naraku spun around just before they reached him. One pierced his neck, while the other one embedded itself in his chest. He screamed, causing everyone within earshot to cover their ears. And then he was gone. All that remained was the nearly completed, and corrupted, Shikon no Tama.

Ok. Frankly, I'm a bit disappointed in this chapter. I was hoping to make it longer, but I couldn't exactly think of anything else to put. But I will try to get another up during my spring break. Sorry this wasn't up sooner. I was hardly home this month. On another note, anyone who's interested in when I update, please email, or tell me in a review. I'd be glad to tell you! Please Review!

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