Chapter 20
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A/N:
I want to thank the reviewers I had for this chapter. Thank you guys! Your input is so helpful! I love you all! Lol.
Here are the ones that were so nice as to actually review my story!
Inuyasha05- Thank you so much for your review. I'm thinking Takashi will be good, because I agree with you Takashi and Tessa are a good pair, but you never know. Just gotta go with the flow. I never really planned on adding him in as a new character…it just happened. I don't really know what type of demon he is either…. When and if I do I will be sure to tell you!
Angel61991- Thanks for your review! It took a while but I finally updated!
fluffy dark angel- I'm so glad you like it!
Sango17- Is Takashi starting to fall for Tessa? Heck yes he is!
SexySesshomaru52- YO! I'm so glad you like this chapter!
HopelesslyEscaflowne- Wow! That was a really long review! But I loved reading it! I agree with you Takashi is more than a hot man! He's a sexay beast! Even I am looking forward to when I reveal his past! But you can't forget Inuyasha. No, no. He's a hottie too! Lol. We all love him!
Thanks again to all of my reviewers! I have decided that I'm not going to update unless I get 7 to 8 reviews per chapter. I'm sorry…..I know there are other people reading who don't review or who have stopped reviewing.
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The next day the group decided to continue to search for more jewel shards. They had left the village hours ago and began their search. Takashi had joined them after Kagome invited him along. Kagome had a feeling Tessa liked this guy and was willing to do anything to help her.
After hours of searching and Kagome still hadn't sensed a jewel fragment, Inuyasha began to be irritable. He was bored and tired of just walking. He wanted some action. Anything would be nice.
The rest of the day went by pretty much the same. It was almost night fall when they came across a spring and of course the girls had to insist that they stop so they could bathe.
While the girls and Shippo were off getting clean, Inuyasha and company set camp and started a fire. Inuyasha would rather be bathing with Kagome than doing this. But instead he was stuck with these guys setting camp. They were now seated before it in silence. Talking was not needed. Watching the fire rise and bend was enough entertainment.
When the girls returned it was the guys turn. They all three left and took their turn. Within a few minutes they came back.
Inuyasha sat down and took Kagome in his lap. He held her close breathing in the clean and fruity smell of her hair. Miroku sat close to Sango and Takashi sat down by Tessa. Shippo had decided to take refuge in Tessa's arms instead of Kagome's.
The night began to get later and soon no one was able to say awake. Kagome lay with Inuyasha in his arms and quickly fell asleep.
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The next day Kagome awoke with a start. She sensed the presence of a large portion of the Shikon jewel nearby. She only knew of one person who carried such a large quantity of the Jewel. He was approaching them quickly and Kagome knew he would soon be upon them. They had to act now.
"What's wrong Kagome?" Inuyasha asked. He had instantly been awakened when Kagome sat up so suddenly.
"Naraku," was all she needed to say before Inuyasha jumped to his feet and began waking the other members of the group.
Minutes later they were all dressed and ready for battle.
Suddenly Naraku appeared before them. Kagura stood behind him. "Why hello everyone! I haven't seen you all in a long time! You have made a couple new friends I see!" Naraku smiled evilly.
"Shut it, Naraku!" Snarled Inuyasha. "I'm tired of you're games! Let's get to the part where we kill you!" He was so ready for a fight! The past few days had left him bored and restless. He needed to release all his pent up energy!
"What's the rush? We have all the time in the world before I destroy you all!" Naraku taunted.
"I think you are mistaken!" Inuyasha said stepping protectively in front of Kagome. "You will be the one dying today! Not us!"
"We'll see about that, Hanyou!"
The wind around the enemies began to pick up, obviously the work of Kagura. Naraku backed up and shot one of his tentacles, straight for Kagome. Reacting quickly Inuyasha sliced the appendage in half. It fell to the ground in a mound of flesh.
Angered Naraku began sending our several of his tentacles all at once. All too easily Inuyasha and the group destroyed them all. The only one to notice this was Kagome. The others seemed too engrossed in the battle.
Another thing she noticed was that Kagura wasn't really fighting at all. She was just keeping the winds up around them. This was all strange! Something was up. But what? Naraku seemed to be using mostly defensive attacks and slowing backing up. Kagome began go wonder…was he leading them somewhere? Was this even really THE Naraku and Kagura? How often had he sent decoys of himself? Was this another one? Something told Kagome it was.
The thing that bothered her the most was that the jewel fragment didn't right. It had a slightly different feel than the other fragments she had sensed. She hadn't noticed it at first because it was so subtle, but now that he was closer she definitely felt the difference.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha suddenly called jolting her from her reverie. One of Naraku's tentacles was headed straight for her and no one was close enough save her. She was all on her own.
She jumped up just in time avoiding the attack and with her claws, sliced the tentacle in half.
"Kagome! Pay more attention next time! I don't want you to get hurt!" Inuyasha said angry more at himself than her. It was his duty to protect her after all.
Kagome nodded and looked around. Tessa was fighting by Takashi. Takashi seemed to be trying to keep her safe. He wasn't about to leave her side. She looked farther off and saw Miroku and Sango fight back to back, protecting each other also.
Kagome knew she had to end this. She looked around and found her bow and arrows. She grabbed them. She was going to take care of this decoy now, before anyone got hurt! She aimed her arrow at the fake Naraku's chest and sent it flying. She did the same for Kagura.
Her purifying arrows flew through the two evils and slit them in half. The bodies disintegrated and two wooden puppets took their places.
"I was right!" Kagome said. She walked over and picked one up. She turned back to her friends. "I had a feeling Naraku tricked us! He was only using defensive attacks."
'That's right!" agreed Sango.
"I bet he wants us to come to him. He must have something big planned." Miroku stated. "While we were battling he was slowing leading us somewhere."
"So that's what Naraku looks like." Mused Takashi. "He doesn't really look like a demon."
"Yeah. Don't let his appearance fool you. He can be very tricky." Inuyasha said with disgust.
"So what do you do now?" Asked Shippo. He had been hiding during the battle. Once he saw Kagome destroy Naraku he came running out.
"Good question." Kagome looked to Inuyasha for the answer.
"We follow his sent. I think he has let down his barrier because I think I can faintly smell him." Inuyasha said lifting his head up as if to catch the sent better.
"How do we know it's not another trap of his? Tessa wondered.
"We don't. We'll just have to take a chance and find out." Said Inuyasha.
"Well then let's get going." Takashi said. "The sooner we leave the sooner we can get this over with!"
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"My plan worked!" Naraku said as he watched the Inuyasha group through Kanna's mirror. "The fools. They think they have a chance of defeating me, Naraku! They are mistaken! When I kill them, nothing will stand in my way of collecting the rest of the Shikon no Tama!" Naraku laughed evilly.
"Thank you Kanna. You may do as you wish. All I have to do now is wait for their arrival. It's won't be long now! Tell Kagura to be ready for battle!"
"Yes master." Kanna soundlessly left the room in search of her sister. Even though her face showed no emotion, inwardly she was worried about the upcoming battle. She didn't know what was going to happen. If Inuyasha won would she die because of her connection to Naraku? But if Naraku won would he still need her?
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Sorry if you think this chapter is too short….its not as long as my other ones but I don't care. I hope you liked this chapter!
Here is a small part of the new fanfic I have started writing. I have tons of ideas for names thanks to my friend Berii but I haven't chosen one yet. I want you guys to help me if you can. Thanks.
Long ago in Feudal Japan, there lived a very powerful Miko. Her name was Kagome Higurashi. She along with her friend Sango fought and killed any demon that came their way. They were the strongest demon slayers of their time. No one was ever able to surpass their strength and skill. The miko and her friend also had the difficult task of guarding the Shikon no Tama. Because of this many demons threatened the lives of their villagers. But as long as Kagome and Sango were around the villagers were safe. No harm ever came to anyone under their protection.
One day Kagome and Sang are called upon by a lord from a nearby village to exterminate a demon, by the name of Inuyasha. Kagome is reluctant to go but soon agrees. When she meets this demon she realizes he's not what the villagers claim he is. Kagome sees past his rough demeanor and sees the kind heart he has inside.
Okay here are the choices for a name:
Affections
Forbidden Love
Love Will Find A way
The Scorned Love of Two
Only In a Perfect World
Let me know which one you like the best or if you have one that you think is better than all the ones I have here let me know. Thanks again! Please R & R!
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