A/N: I know, I know, short chapters can be a pain sometimes, but there is a point to all ov this. I'm posting two chapters this time, because the next chapter is REALLY SHORT. I don't think that the chpater itself is even 200 words! But it has a point to it, I assure you. I'm starting to update a bit slower than before because it's getting into the thick of things now, and I'm trying to keep the suspense up a little bit. Thanks to everyone who reads, especially thanks to everyone who reviews, and I hope you like:)

Reminder-... /-/-/-/memory;... +-+-+-+past, not a memory;... /-/-+memory and past;... #(anything after)special pov

Disclaimer: I don't own the songs or the characters, except for Juzume and her song, and I don't think she's in this chapters, but whatever. You can use her as a character is your stories, I really don't much care, but anywho, I still don't own Inu and co. Don't sue me.

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Chapter 16-Prayer (Disturbed)

Another dream that will never come true just to compliment your sorrow...another life that I've taken from you, a gift to add on to your pain and suffering...

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"Father, you were almost dying when you went inside the castle..." Sesshoumaru whispered softly, looking down at the burning inferno. "Your wounds from Ryuukotsusei haven't had time to heal yet..."

The wind drove fiercely for a few seconds, whipping his hair around wildly. He pushed aside some of his hair, trying to see through the smoke and fire, ignoring the ashes that were already drifting upwards and stinging his eyes, trying to decipher any sign of his father's form inside the chaotic mess.

The wind whistled eerily, kicking up violently as he kept a steady gaze on the castle. It swirled about him crazily, trying to devour the young demon in a gusty storm. The light snow was caught up inside the whirlwind, a flurry that tried to blind his view, almost as if it were mocking his futile attempts to catch a glimpse of anything.

"Father...please, please, just be alright..." Sesshoumaru breathed out a prayer to the winds as he gazed down at the fire, his breath rising in a cloud of mist. The air suddenly quieted, rendering everything still and calm.

#-InuTaisho POV

Another nightmare about to come true will manifest tomorrow...another love that I've taken from you, lost in time, on the edge of suffering...

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InuTaisho and Takemaru stared at each other for what seemed like ages, but must have been only a few seconds. Then, in a sudden swift action, they were facing each other, struggling to overpower the one who stood in front of them.

Izayoi...Inuyasha...Sesshoumaru...please, please be alright...I hate to leave you like this, I hate to go when you need me, but I can't make it...

And as the wood creaked and moaned and hissed in burning protest, InuTaisho closed his eyes and sent his prayer to heaven.

And as the beams fell heavily, he let the tears fall freely from his eyes, not caring if Takemaru was still fighting him, not caring if his enemy saw his weakness.

And when the building collapsed to the ground, he yielded up his soul to follow his prayer to the skies.

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Okay, next chapter-REALLY SHORT. Please review! Anything accepted, but unintelligent flames are prone to intelligent replies.