Chapter Six: Death Sings
Inuyasha looks back to where the windows had shattered. He sees someone walking slowly toward them. Kagome walks over and stands by Inuyasha, they see it is only Sumiko. Inuyasha is about to rush over and help her when he sees her eyes are still black. Blood streams don't her face, they are her tears. Inuyasha turns and grabs Kagome, "Come on hurry we have to get out of here!" They run down the miles of stairs and back to the entrance. Koga runs ahead to open the doors but when he knocks against them they don't move. He rams himself into them but nothing happens. Inuyasha pulls out his sword and uses the wind scar and the doors break into thousands of pieces. They run outside, over the bridge and back toward the forest.
They reach the spot where Artemis last was. They see his body and Julian's laying in the snow. Artemis was laying face down in the snow, Inuyasha turns him around. Kagome gasps when she sees the hole in his chest. His heart was missing.
Sumiko stands behind them, now holding her sword. She glares at them, "I can't let any of you live... not even you mother." Kagome blinks and looks to Inuyasha.
"What are you talking about?"
"I am your future child... Serenity took me from the future and made me do some dirty work for her. I didn't really know anything then... but now... I know everything. I wasn't going to let Serenity take control of me... nor was I going to let her kill me or Artemis after our job was done..." she looks down to Artemis's body, "but it looks like thats not the case... I lost Artemis... and if I were to go back to my time... I still wouldn't have anything... Because of your stupid mistakes!" she glares at Kagome and continues. "If you never go down that dark alley, like you do, none of the bad things will happen to me... so I must keep you from making the mistakes you made..." she holds her sword out and it glows, black light swirls around it. Kagome backs away, and Inuyasha walks in front of her holding onto his sword. Sumiko growls, "Inuyasha... I hate you as well... for what you do in my time... I hate you... I'll kill all of you!" Sumiko slices down but Inuyasha blocks it.
"Why do you hate me? What did I do?"
"You really want to know?" Inuyasha nods slowly. She closes her eyes and leans forward. "You turn into a demon... because mother couldn't protect herself... you weren't able to control yourself and you murdered everything in your path... including Mother... I was the only one left... I was smart though... I ran up behind you ... when you weren't looking I stabbed you with my sword... you dropped to the ground dead... But then I realized... I was all alone..." Sumiko jumps back and holds her hand in the air. "This is why you must die." the sky turns black. Inuyasha turns to Kagome and Koga.
"Run." Kagome shakes her head, but Koga grabs her arm pulling her away from Inuyasha. Kagome shakes her head again then pushes Koga away. She runs over and stands in front of Sumiko. Sumiko glares at her and Kagome smiles at her and places a hand on her sword. Kagome's hand starts to bleed, Inuyasha reaches his hand out wanting to stop her. He doesn't do anything because he trusts Kagome knows what she is doing. Sumiko stares at Kagome in confusion. "What are you doing!" Kagome pushes the sword down to the ground and holds her arms out. Sumiko backs away, "Stop smiling at me!" Kagome's eyes soften and she wraps her arms around her. Sumiko shakes her head and tries to push her away. Kagome looks to her, "Sumiko, you were all alone. Do you still wish to live that life? Or would you like to die now... that way.. in the future ... you won't be alone." Sumiko simply nods her head. Kagome pulls away from her and places her hand over her heart. "Then... I hope you can rest in peace... with Artemis." Sumiko smiles and closes her eyes. Light shines from Kagome's hand and Sumiko slowly fades away.
Inuyasha puts his sword away and walks to Kagome. She turns to him and smiles with tears in her eyes. "She was made of pure darkness... Serenity used her pain to control her... Sumiko never knew... That same thing could have happened to me back in the castle..." she sighs and closes her eyes. "Now she can rest..."
"But now she will never be born."
"I suppose its for that best... though I do wish it didn't have to be this way." Inuyasha hugs Kagome, then looks back to see Koga about to explode. Inuyasha grins at him and then lets go of Kagome.
"We should go, Serenity can come and get us when she is ready." They look back to the castle, then turn and walk into the forest.
Miroku paces back and forth waiting impatiently for Inuyasha to return. Sango walks outside and sighs when she sees Miroku out in the cold. She walks over and taps his shoulder, scaring him. "Oh Sango. Is everything alright?"
"Yes, everything is fine." she pauses, "Miroku.. its cold out... you should come inside the den. The smell of wolves isn't that bad once you get use to it."
He smiles at her, "Sango, I just want to wait for Inuyasha a little longer."
"But who knows how long that will take."
"You're right, but I want to stay out here. Besides, the moon is beautiful tonight. Look." he takes her hand and points it to the moon. Sango blushes and nods her head slowly. Miroku smiles, "You wouldn't mind waiting out here with would you? Its kinda lonely..." Sango looks to the side then nods. Miroku sits down and pats the ground next to him. "You can sit here." Sango sits down next to him and looks to the sky.
"Miroku.."
"Yes Sango?"
"Do you think Inuyasha and Koga found Kagome?"
"Yes, I think they have. I mean, its Inuyasha and Koga we are talking about here."
"I guess you're right.. but what if they are hurt.. or what if Kagome-"
"Sango. Don't talk like that. You just have to have faith in Inuyasha, everything will be fine. I promise." he takes her hand and holds it in his. Sango blushes and looks into his eyes. "I promise you, everything will be fine." he kisses her hand and winks. Sango slowly pulls her hand away and blushes more. "I know you do have a reason to worry. We all do. Inuyasha can be very idiotic at times. He is also foolish and runs into a fight without thinking much. He is very egotistical and-" Miroku feels a sharp pain on his head. He looks over and sees Inuyasha.
"What was it you were saying Monk?" Sango jumps up and smiles brightly.
"Oh Inuyasha, you're here. And I see you have Kagome." Kagome climbs off of Inuyasha's back and runs over to Sango. The two girls embrace and start crying. Inuyasha shakes his head and looks back to Koga.
"Hey Koga. Thanks for your help. Don't think I'll ever need help again though, cause I won't."
"Yeah right mutt face! You are going to begging for my help next time, just watch." Koga walks inside his den to check on his pack. Inuyasha growl and turns to Miroku.
"No one attacked?"
"Nope, nothing happened here. Everything was as boring as ever." he laughs and Inuyasha smiles.
"Okay, well lets go inside. I think we are all kinda tired." he walks over to Kagome. "Hey lets go in." he takes her hand and they walk inside Koga's den together. Miroku smiles at Sango, "Shall we follow?"
"Yes, lets go in." they walk inside only to see Koga glaring at Inuyasha and then grabbing him. Koga pulls Inuyasha away from Kagome, "KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF MY WOMEN!" Miroku and Sango shake their heads and sigh. They turn to each other and laugh.
Shippo sits up and blinks a few times, "I don't understand grown-ups." he then turns and lays down to sleep.
Deep inside the forest, Sesshomaru sits in the grass watching Rin and Jaken play in the river. He sniffs the air and narrows his eyes. Sesshomaru stands up and holds out his sword. Sofia jumps down from the tree branch and kneels before him. "Hello there. Are you not Inuyasha's half brother?"
"What do you want?" Rin looks over and sees Sofia, she walks out of the water and stands behind Sesshomaru. Jaken does the same but holds his staff just in case of any trickery.
Sofia smiles, "Do you wish to kill your dear brother? Because if you do, I have something that might interest you."
"What is it?" her green cat eyes glow and she grins wickedly. Sesshomaru looks back to Rin and Jaken. Rin nods her head and runs back to play, Jaken on the other hand was heart-broken and dragged himself over to Rin. "Now... what is it you have for me?"