Chapter 12 Hakai
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Anyway, I just finished the Harry Potter book 2 days ago! It made me sad….I don't know if I wanna read the next one…..but knowing me I probably will. He he
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The lord had taken Kagome unwillingly to his home. She struggled against him the whole trip. He had several new scratch marks and bruises caused by her. But he was to strong for her. Their was no way he was human as he claimed to be. His demonic scent and strength proved that.
"Who are you and what do you want with me?" She questioned as soon as he put her down. Well not put her down. More like dropped her.
"I am Lord Hakai and you are to be my new bride. You should feel honored to be chosen by someone as great as I am. You will help me continue my line!" He raised his hands above his head and smiled evilly.
"I don't think so buddy! When Inuyasha comes..." Kagome began.
"Inuyasha is dead!" He cut her off. "Or will be soon. I strengthened Sesshomaru's poison, so when he hit Inuyasha it would affect his body much, much faster." He seemed proud of himself.
"What? He-he can't be! I don't believe you!"
"It's true my sweet." He reached out to touch her but Kagome pushed his hand away.
"Why would you do such a thing?" Tears began falling down her cheeks again.
"To help Sesshomaru get Tetusaiga, of course. And so I could have you." Hakai answered bluntly.
"You Bastard!" 'I have to get out of here! For myself and Inuyash!.'
"I like a woman with attitude." He said stepping forward a placing his hand under her chin. "Now my bride to-be, sleep well, for tomorrow is our wedding and I can't have you all tired for our wedding night." He let go of her chin and then walked out of the room to who knows where.
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The next morning Inuyasha awoke with a pounding headache. He was still weak form the poison, but now he could at least sit up. He felt the familiar itch on his cheek that could only mean one thing. He smacked the itch, and looked at his hand to reveal a flattened Myoga.
"What are you doing here, Myoga?"
"Saving you Master Inuyasha. I have sucked some of the poison from you're system, leaving enough for you're body to fight off, so you can recover quickly and save Kagome."
"I didn't need your help I was fine on my own." Snapped Inuyasha.
"You're welcome Master Inuyasha."
"Feh" Inuyasha clumsily got to his feet; still feeling the affects of the little poison is his system.
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"Wake up. Wake up my sweet." Kagome awoke the next morning to the evil Lord Hakai calling to her. "Time for you to get ready for our wedding. I have assigned a maid to help you get ready. See you in a few hours." He said leaving Kagome alone with the maid.
Reluctantly Kagome allowed the maid to help her get ready. Kagome had already tried escaping several times during the night, failing each time. The best way, she thought as the maid helped her slip on the dress, 'to escape now, would be to go along with the wedding and hope my chance presents it self.
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"Sesshomaru-sama, where is Lady Kagome? Did we forget her?" Asked Rin trying so hard to keep up with Sesshomaru's fast pace.
"No. She is staying behind." Sesshomaru stated flatly
"Why? Doesn't she have to go home too? Won't Inuyasha miss her?"
Sesshomaru took a deep relaxing breath, trying to hold back his anger. He wasn't mad at Rin. He was mad at the guilt she was causing to rise in his chest.
"Kagome isn't going home. She can't. She has to stay behind."
"You mean Kagome is trapped at the village?"
"In a manner of speaking. Lets talk about something else now Rin."
"Okay." Said Rin. She remained silent as if she was thinking of something else to talk about.
Meanwhile Sesshomaru was swinging Tetusaiga, trying to get it to transform. He should be thank full to that mysterious Lord for somehow making it so he could actually hold Tetsusaiga without being shocked by the force protecting the weapon. But Sesshomaru wasn't that kind of person. After several tries and he still couldn't get it to work he got mad.
"Damn it! I can't get it to work! Why is it that I can't and my brother can?" Growled Sesshomaru. "He's only a half breed! What does he have that I don't have!"
"Lord Sesshomaru? Why do you have Inuyasha's sword? Doesn't he need it to protect Kagome?"
Rin had done it this time. Sesshomaru couldn't take in anymore.
"Come on Rin we must go back to the village! There is some business I have yet to finish." said Sesshomaru no longer able to control his guilt.
"YAY! We get to go see Kagome!"
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Hours later all the poison had been flushed from Inuyasha system. He had finally reached the village to find a wedding taking place. Kagome and that strange man were standing in front of a holy figure. It seemed the whole village had gathered to watch the wedding take place. (I don't kno how weddings were back then so…)
"Hey you! What do you think your doing?" Asked Inuyasha making him self known.
"You're not dead? H-how that possible?" Stuttered the lord.
"Inuyasha," exclaimed Kagome.
"You thought I could be taken down that easily? Feh! Who do you think you are?"
"I am Lord Hakai and I won't make the same mistake twice!" The lord raged, charging at Inuyasha a set claws growing on his hands. Inuyasha was barely able to get out of the way. This man was so quick! As his body moved sideways to dodge the attack, he swung his hand digging his claws in the Hakai's back.
"Why you!" Hakai tried to hit Inuyasha again and missed.
"So what are you? It's obvious you're not human as you claimed to be." Asked Inuyasha his voice had a cocky air to it.
"How perceptive." Said Hakai sarcastically, "You're right half breed! I am not human. Long ago I killed this village's lord and took on his form. Humans are so gullible." He cackled, "Enough of the questions, let me kill you so I can continue my wedding. Don't want to keep my lovely bride waiting any longer."
"Sorry to burst your bubble but you'll be the one dying not me! Kizu No Kazu!" He charged at Hakai but when he was just about to hit his mark a barrier threw him back.
"You think you can take me down that easily? You're nothing but a pathetic hanyou with out your sword!"
"Inuyasha! Are you okay?" asked Kagome running to his side. While this was going on she had changed out of her wedding dress and into her modern day attire.
"I'm fine. Just keep yourself safe." Inuyasha ordered.
"I'm not letting you do this alone!"
"Awwwww! How sweet! You two make me want to puke!" Said Hakai making like he was gonna throw up.
"Shut up, you monster!" yelled Kagome.
"I'm the monster? And what would you call yourself? You're not human or demon! And to think I was going to let you be my bride!"
"Unlike you I haven't killed innocent people!" Kagome challenged.
"I really don't care. I guess I'll have to kill you now too! Oh well! The more the merrier!"
"I don't think so buddy!" Kagome jumped at the lord her claws ready. She swiped at him several times, but he dodged every one. He was making her so angry. Who did he think he was? Soon Inuyasha was helping her. They were getting no where fast, only managing to slightly wound him.
That's when Sesshomaru mad his appearance. "Kagome" He whispered. He didn't want his brother to notice him. "Kagome" She stopped fighting, surprised to see him. "Here give this to my little brother." He said handing over the sword, "And don't tell him I was here." Kagome took Tetusaiga and he was gone.
"Inuyasha! Here's Tetusaiga! Sesshomaru has returned it!"
Perplexed Inuyasha took his sword. "You're going down now Hakai!"
"You couldn't beat me with Tetusaiga before what makes you think you can do it now, half breed?" Challenged Hakai.
"He may not be able to but I can!" Said Kagome bravely. She had found her bow and arrows in side the fake lord's hut.
"I'll never be beaten by a mere woman! Especially one that's a half breed!" Hakai laughed at this preposterous thought.
Angered Kagome aimed and let the arrow fly. She put all her rage into that single arrow. There was no doubt in her mind it would break the barrier. The arrow flew right through Hakai's barrier. Almost someone took a knife and cut right through it. The barrier dissipated leaving Hakai vulnerable.
Inuyasha saw his chance and took it. He took the demon down in one clean swing with his Wind Scar. Hakai let out a shriek of pain before he was disintegrated. When the smoke cleared all that remained was a large crater in the ground.
Kagome ran to Inuyasha embracing him with a hug that knocked him down to the ground. She was so glad he was okay and that everything was over. She could go home and put this horrible experience behind her.
"Kagome, Could you get off of me? I can't breath!" Inuyasha said trying to sound angered but failing.
"Oh sorry! I'm just to glad your okay! I thought you were a goner."
"Feh! Let's get doing. I don't wanna stay here any longer."
Kagome climbed off Inuyasha allowing him to get to his feet, and glanced around. The villagers were slowly coming out of their huts. Most seemed scared and unsure of what to do. Finally someone spoke. "Thank you for what you have done. Who knows what might have happened to us if you two hadn't come along and gotten rid of the demon posing as our lord." He said and several other villagers also spoke their thanks.
"You're welcome." Said Kagome.
"Feh!" was all that came out of Inuyasha's mouth. "Come on Kagome lets go."
"Okay. Bye!" She waved to the villagers and followed Inuyasha.
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"Come on Rin. Let's go." Said Sesshomaru after he saw that Kagome would be okay.
"Okay! I can't wait to see Jaken! I bet he missed me!" Rin happily Chirped.
Rin continued to babble as Sesshomaru slipped deep into thought. How could he have shown such weakness? He had Tetusaiga and he returned it! It was his fathers fault! GRRRR! He clenched his fists in anger.
"Are you okay Lord Sesshomaru?" Asked Rin seeming to notice his sudden mood change.
"I'm fine Rin."
"That's good because when Lord Sesshomaru isn't happy, it makes Rin sad."
Sesshomaru couldn't help but crack a small at the young Childs words.
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"Inuyasha! We've been walking all day! Its dark and I'm tired! Can't we stop and rest!" pouted Kagome.
"No! We need to get back to the village so we can continue to search for Jewel shards and Naraku!"
"That's why you're in such a hurry! I don't care, I'm stopping here whether you do or not!"
Inuyasha knew this was a losing battle and he didn't want to leave her alone again so he agreed. "Fine. We'll rest but only for a couple of hours!"
He took a seat against a nearby tree and shut his eyes with his arms crossed. He was sitting there for a few minutes when he felt someone cuddle next to him. "What're you doing?"
"I missed you." She said making a sad face.
"Feh!"
Taking that as "Okay fine." she rested he head on his shoulder and within a few minutes was asleep. Inuyasha opened his eyes slightly and watched her sleep. Her little black ears twitched atop her head. She looked so peaceful in sleep. Smiling he closed his eyes and was soon asleep himself.
The next morning they awoke early and continued going. They had a couple of days of traveling left. Each night Kagome somehow managed to always snuggle up with Inuyasha. He always pretended it bothered him but Kagome knew better.
They arrived at Kaede's village within a couple of days to find Sango and Miroku had gotten quite close. The couple were sitting under the shade of a huge tree. Miroku had his arm wrapped around Sango, holding her close.
Inuyasha and Kagome continued walking towards the couple. Kagome had this huge grin on her face. Finally Miroku and Sango noticed them coming toward them and embarrassed move a few inches sway from each other.
"I see you two have gotten close while we were gone." Inuyasha teased.
In reply they just blushed with embarrassment. Trying to change the subject Sango spoke. "It's good to see you're okay Kagome. We missed you. Shippo couldn't wait 'til Inuyasha brought you home."
"I missed you guys too. Where is my little boy now?" Kagome asked.
"He's probably somewhere with Kaede. He hasn't left he side since you left."
"Thanks." Kagome left in search of Shippo and Kaede leaving Inuyasha to explain to Miroku and Sango what happened.
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Finally I am done! Sorry I took so long to Update. I have been busy with other things…..Please R & R! Thank you! It would make me very happy to hear from my reviewers!
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