Tainted Souls

Chapter I

And So It Begins; The Battle Across Time

Okay, I don't own Inuyasha or Final Fantasy, I wish I did but I don't. These characters are being used for a non-profit endeavor and are used with out permission. Before I start the story I would just like to thank some friends of mine, who inspired me to write this story, Hey Lady Pyro 1 , if your reading this, you're the best, thanks a lot, and lots of other stuff. Jason thanks a lot, good luck with your fic :3 and Ryan thanks for always saying fics are stupid that makes me strive to make this one the best. And also a note to all you flamers out there. If you shoot I'll shoot back. Also this is my first fic, don't expect much. And to all you Flamers out there, you guys suck.

The full moon shone brightly over head, Sesshomaru stood on top a cliff which over looked the remains of Naraku's old mansion . A young girl watched the demon, she worried for her master ever since his battle with the demon, known as Naraku, ended without a victor.

"Where are you, Naraku?" Sesshomaruasked, as he looked over the ruins. Almost as if it was an answer to his question, a powerful demonic aura appeared.

"Lord Sesshomaru, are you okay?" asked Rin walking to her master's side.

"I'm fine, it's late, you should get some rest." he said looking down at the young human girl.

"Yes, Lord Sesshomaru, but what about you?" she said looking at her master worried.

"Tell Jaken that I ordered him to look after you? I'll return soon, I promise"

"Okay, Lord Sesshomaru, be careful." she hugged her master, hoping it would give him good luck and finally turned towards the cave, humming.

With that Sesshomaru walked off into the sunset towards his destination. Several thoughts raced through the young girl's head as she watched her master leave. Would she see her master again? When would he return? And what was that strange aura he sensed? For some reason she felt like she was never going to see him again.

As Sesshomaru trudged through the woods, the demonic aura grew stronger.

I must be getting closer, this aura is more powerful then anything I've ever seen, it's too powerful to be Naraku!

Sesshomaru stared inquisitively at the strange well from which the demonic aura seemed to emanate from. As he drew closer to the well, a specter of a man with shining green eyes, white hair, and a long black coat. The Specter looked at Sesshomaru with a face that seemed to chill your very soul.

"Tell me who you are." the demon demanded. The specter remained silent. "Tell me now or die." the figure smiled and laughed at the dog demon.

Sesshomaru walked closer to the man, he was enraged. He reached down and grabbed the hilt of the demon sword, Tokijn. Sesshomaru charged at the specter, it didn't move, it didn't even reach for the large katana strapped to his side. When the demon got in range, he swung his sword. The blade passed through the specter's torso having no effect on the aberration. The demon leapt back. Trying to put some space between him and the specter.

"Who are you? Why have you come here?" Sesshomaru asked.

The specter gave the demon a threatening smile, turned, then jumped down the well and vanished. Sesshomaru sheathed he sword and without hesitation he walked over to the well and jumped down following his opponent.

As he fell down the well, Sesshomaru felt a strange sensation come over him. He felt as if he were flying in the dark. Spirits swirled all around him. After several seconds Sesshomaru realized where he was. The Bone Eater's well. This well was rumored to be a conduit connecting two worlds, but only the bearer of the sacred jewel may use the well. Why was it working for him. He had none of the sacred jewel shards.

He was in the dark void for only an instant, but it felt like an eternity. After what felt like forever the demon landed on a soft plot of dirt on the bottom of the well. He got up and brushed the dirt off of his clothing and leaped out of the hole from which he followed his opponent. He found himself in the middle of a vast and dark forest at the base of a mountain. He held the demonic blade tightly in his hand. He had only walked a few steps before he heard the sound of a sword being drawn.

There standing in front of him was the same man he saw in the forest, only this time he held a giant katana, much larger then Sesshomaru's sword, the Tokijin, and it was pointed right at Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru drew Tokijn and stood ready for a fight.

The combatants both charged for each other at the same instant. Their swords ready to strike. The blades moved so fast that only a flash of metal could be seen. The blades made contact, sparks flew as metal hit metal. The warriors pushed on the blades trying to make the other lose control. Sesshomaru broke the guard and leapt to the left. His blade sliced through the air. The man dodged the strike and in an instant was behind Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru turned and leapt out of the way of an attack aimed for his heart. When the demon landed he was greeted by a powerful blast of concentrated ice. The demon was incased in ice. He flexed his muscles and shattered the ice to bits. Sesshomaru smiled as he saw his opponent break free. He seemed to be enjoying the fight. Sesshomaru charger once more for the man. He thrust the blade forward. Once again the strange man exhibited god-like speed dodging the blade and appearing behind Sesshomaru.

The man dug his sword into Sesshomaru's back, sending it piercing through his body. He then pulled the sword out of his victim and a with quick turn left a deep gash in Sesshomaru's stomach, the man turned towards the demon and sliced his neck for a finishing blow.

Sesshomaru leaned on his sword, he tried desperately to breath, his sliced neck wouldn't allow it

"Who are you?" Sesshomaru asked, blood poured from his wounds as he lay on the ground unable to move.

"I am Sephiroth, don't worry, when you die, you will become one with the planet like everyone else." the man said, his arms raised in the air, his face looking towards the sky. Sephiroth looked down at Sesshomaru and walked away from his victim.

Sesshomaru lay there, dying as he watched the only human who had ever bested him. He closed his eyes, the last thing he saw was the face of that man, Sephiroth. His thoughts returned to Rin and the promise that he had broken.

This is my first Fic. How was it? Please review. Also, tell me who you want to win? I wouldn't mind if someone wants to help me with the fic, will take any help at all! -Kage Kasai Onizuka