Chapter 21 Before the Battle
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Immediately after the encounter with one of Naraku's puppets the group of six set off. Inuyasha led the group towards the foul stench that was Naraku's. He was tired of the games this demon played, tired of always being the sole target of this demons foul play. Inuyasha knew soon, that it all would all come to an end. They were going to kill Naraku within the next couple of days. He could feel it!
But still he was worried. He could be leading his friends to possible death! What if the price of killing Naraku was loosing a friend or worse his mate? At this thought he looked at the woman standing beside him. She was so trusting of him. He couldn't see any doubt that he was leading them all to certain death on her beautiful face.
Suddenly she looked at him as if she sensed him watching her. "What?" She said.
"Nothing." He quickly said. He turned his attention straight ahead. What if her trust in him was the sole cause of her death? If she died….he wouldn't be able to live with himself. Clenching his fist he came to a decision. No matter what happens he would protect this woman with his life. She will not die because of his foolishness. That much he was certain of! If he were to die saving her, he could rest happily knowing she could live on.
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"Inuyasha, it's getting late. We should stop and rest." Kagome said.
"No. We're almost there. We can't stop now." Inuyasha said back.
"All the more reason to stop and rest right here!" Miroku said agreeing with Kagome. "We should get some rest before we face Naraku. Heavens knows we'll need our full strength for the coming battle!"
Inuyasha thought about what the monk had said. He did have a point. And if he was going to protect Kagome he needed to be at full strength. "Fine. We'll stop here, but we leave at dawn!" Inuyasha sighed. Naraku was so close! His putrid sent was so strong here. It took all Inuyasha had not to go after Naraku here and now.
While everyone set up camp he walked off. He needed to be alone right now.
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Takashi sat beside Tessa in front of the camp fire. She sat with her head resting on his shoulder. Takashi could hear her breathing slow as she began to drift off to sleep.
He couldn't quite understand what was happening to him but he knew he was falling for this future girl. She was different form anyone else he had ever met. Her mannerisms intrigued him. He wanted to know everything he could about her.
But what he love about her the most was her beauty. Her eyes seemed to draw him in every time he gazed upon them. Her full lips seemed so kissable. How many times had he dreamed of kissing her? But he didn't want to take things too fast, she seemed so innocent.
Takashi knew the upcoming battle was going to be a hard and dangerous one. He decided (just like he was sure Inuyasha had promised about Kagome) he would not let any harm come to this beautiful creature. Even if it meant giving up his life to let her live on. It was a sacrifice he would dutifully make just for her.
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Miroku sat beside the fire just like Takashi, with his arms wrapped protectively around Sango. He had a terrible feeling in the pit of his stomach. So the battle he had seemed to dread would be upon them. I mean, he wanted to destroy Naraku as much as anybody else here. It was just he was afraid Naraku would use his wind tunnel to kill him and that scared him.
What if Naraku made his Kazanaa grow until it consumed him and his friends? What if the whole in his hand pulled in his beloved Sango? He couldn't bear to think about it. He would not let that happen to her or his friends! If Naraku decided to use Kazanaa against him he would do all he could do get himself far away as possible from Sango. He would not let her die by his hand!
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Kagome gave a sleeping Shippo over to Sango to watch so she could go search for Inuyasha. She knew he was stressed and would need some comforting. Plus she was nervous and needed him to hold her close. His touch always washed away all her fears and worries.
She found him as always in the branches of a tree. As she got closer to him she could feel his worry. It was so strong and seemed to envelope him. He was so deep in thought he didn't even notice her approach. This worried Kagome.
To let him know she was there she slowly let her aura float up to his. He sniffed the air as if to be sure it really was her and turned to face his Kagome. He smiled weakly before jumping down form the tree and helping her up.
He held her close. His arms surrounded her small form as if they were trying to protect her from some unseen danger, which in a way they were.
"I'm scared, Inuyasha. I'm so scared I might lose you or one of the fiends we've made along this journey." Kagome whispered.
"Me too. But we can't let that fear stop us from doing what must be done. We must keep our minds focused on the task at hand." Inuyasha said. "I promise I won't let any harm come to you."
Kagome didn't say a word. She knew what he was telling her. He would protect her with his life. She only hoped he wouldn't have to. She clasped his hand in hers and tried not to worry about what was to come and just enjoy this moment she was having with Inuyasha. As much as she didn't want it to be, it could be the last one they have.
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Chapter 21 is done! I can't believe I have done 21 chapters already! I never would have thought it would have been this long! Wow! I'm sorry it's so short! I just didn't want to go into a battle or any thing yet! The next chapter may take a little while to get posted. I'm going to apologize about that before hand. I'm also sorry it's kind of a short chapter. But please R & R!
Here's what I have narrowed the choices for my new fanfic to:
Forbidden Love
Scorned Lovers
Affections
Tell me which one you like the best, although I already have one in mind.
OMG! IT just came to me! I think I have an idea as to what demon our little Takashi is going to be! This is going to be so cool! You're going to love it! I think.
Clouds of they Sky
Hello! Chappie 21 is up yes! Party! Omg I am so happy. Yeah I don't think 22 will be up soon sorry everyone! See ya in 22,
Berii