New Devil

Chapter 9

Shippo studied Kagome's burns, fortunately they weren't as serious as he'd imagined, but she was still badly burnt. Shippo looked up at the battle before him; there was nothing he could do, except watch over Kagome. He couldn't even help her burns though;

Shippo growled to himself then turned to another low growl; Kirara now stood in the doorway, growling. Unexpectedly, large fangs grew from her upper jaw, fire seemed to burst from her feet and the small demon cat rapidly grew into a larger one. Her eyes glowed as her growl grew deeper, no one noticed as she jumped towards them. Fire burst from around her and shot towards the group.

As Kirara landed on her feet more flames sprung from the ground, and enveloped Naraku and the other demons, they were trapped in blazing spheres. Though they weren't burning like Kagome had, they were clearly stuck. Naraku tried punching through the round cage only to be burned, his curses unheard by any outside of the bubble.

Inuyasha lowered the large sword, which immediately turned back to a rusted and deteriorating form. Sango sat on the ground with a sigh, Miroku next to her, for once not trying to grope her. Kohaku put his sword back in place and leaned against one of the tall walls.

"Thank you Kirara…" Sango smiled at the, now small demon cat, who mewed in return.

Fortunately, not all of the demons in the castle were trying to kill Kagome. Kanna mixed a bowel of thick green goop and spread some over Kagome's smaller burns, then bandaged them.

"What is that stuff?" Inuyasha asked covering his nose

"Healing herbs, mixed with troll manure; their droppings hold natural medicines." Kanna explained; her face unchanging.

Inuyasha's face dropped at hearing this and he quickly scooted from the room, leaving Sango and Shippo to keep watch, just in case anything happened.

Miroku sat with Kohaku; soon they were joined by Inuyasha. Kirara had stayed in the throne room to keep an eye on the trapped demons, especially Miroku.

"Is Kagome ok?" Miroku looked at Inuyasha's depressed appearance.

"As far as I can tell… she's still asleep though…"

"She'll live; she drank her Demons' blood at the ceremony did she not?" Sesshomaru stood before the three; Kirara hadn't locked him in flames since he posed no real threat towards Kagome. He had only been protecting his servant, Jaken, who now helped in carrying fresh water into Kagome's room.

Inuyasha still didn't trust the demon therefore he kept his hand on the handle of his new sword.

Sesshomaru noticed Inuyasha tense and tried to keep from glaring as he continued,

"All but the demoness, Kagura, was being controlled by Naraku. He used these," Sesshomaru held up three blue pearls, "I found them on the floor once Kirara closed them in flames; these are Shimobe Stones, used to control enemies during war, it forced the enemies to show us where their Clan was posted--"

"I don't care about that! What I wanna know is what happened to Kagome when she changed!" Inuyasha barked, cutting Sesshomaru off. This time Sesshomaru didn't hold back from shooting Inuyasha an annoyed stare.

The two seemed to hold a staring contest for a moment until Sesshomaru spoke again,

"It seems Kagome's and Kikyo's souls are attached. Upon Kikyo's death, she had sent her soul to your world, hastily reincarnating herself within Kagome. That's all I can tell so far. I never did care much for what the Devil and her slaves did."

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's gazes still hadn't broken; Jaken came down the hall, with a new bowel of water. When he noticed the two in silence he dropped the bowel and rushed to Sesshomaru,

"Master, has this half blood offended you? I shall punish him for his crime" Jaken took hold of his staff but shrunk when Sango's stern voice interrupted him.

"You stupid toad, leave them alone! Where's Kagome water?" Sango kicked the small demon, her patience at an end.

"If you're not going to help, I'll punish you" Sango threatened; once the demon ran back down the hall for more water Sango looked over at Inuyasha and Sesshomaru, then went back into the room.

"Just as I thought; no matter how I look at it there is no avoiding the truth" Sesshomaru spoke again.

"Huh? What the hell are you talking about now?" Inuyasha scrounged his nose

"You are Izayoi's disgraceful son, Inuyasha."

"Eh?" Inuyasha blinked

"There's no doubt, though I hate the fact of it. Izayoi was a human wench that became my father's bride, after his first died."

"So you're saying that this, Izayoi, is my mom? Then this demon guy?" Inuyasha scoffed.

"Inutaisho was a proud, full blooded, Demon Lord." Sesshomaru growled, he tensed, ready to pull out his sword.

"Both of you stop it" everyone looked to Kagome, who was holding herself up by using the doorframe of her room.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha jumped up and ran to her side, but not before Sango caught her.

"Kagome you shouldn't be walking, just yet." Sango tried to lead her back into the room, but Kagome stood firmly on the ground.

"I'm fine Sango." Kagome's gaze fell onto Sesshomaru's narrow golden eyes, "Why did you kill all of those humans? What could they have possibly done that you found it necessary to slaughter them?"

This time no one was shocked by Kagome's anger; Kagome pulled away from Sango and walked up to the taller Demon. She looked up at him and waited for an answer.

"It was a bargain kill. Naraku would keep his little minions off of my land, and pay me a sum of gold, if I put an end, to five particular, Human Clan's. I won more than needed either way."

A loud crack filled the air, everyone looked at Kagome surprised, and even Kanna had come out to see what was happening.

Sesshomaru stared at the human Devil, her hand still partly in the air. He stretched his hand, his nails shimmering a light green.

"Careful Sesshomaru, you wouldn't want to anger this mistress any more than you already have" Kikyo's voice emitted from Kagome's lips; Kagome covered her mouth, a bit surprised at the voice. She flinched from her sudden movement.

Sango watched as Kagome covered her mouth then flinched. Sango ran to Kagome, allowing her to lean against her chest.

"Thank you Sango…" Kagome smiled weakly, 'Where's Naraku?"

"Kagome who should get some rest, please" Sango begged

"After I see Naraku" Kagome looked into Sango's chocolate eyes with her own, Sango sighed, defeated. Sango helped Kagome walk back down the flights of stairs, and to the throne room. Everyone else followed behind, ready if anything should happen.

Inuyasha pushed the doors opened; Kagome pulled away from Sango, and looked at her group of friends.

"I'll be ok; I just have to talk to him for a minute. Alone please" Kagome closed the doors and turned to the four flaming orbs, floating just above the ground. Honoo and Naraku were the only ones still conscious; Honoo looked at Kagome then looked away.

"Kirara, can you let Naraku out for a moment?"

The demon cat looked at Kagome hesitantly

"Please, just for a moment, so that I can talk to him. You can make sure he doesn't do anything" Kagome smiled and the fires evaporated into the air, dropping Naraku to his feet.

Kagome looked at Naraku,

"I know what you did to Kikyo, she told me everything. I trusted you, I'm sorry."

"Heh, you're sorry? You are a weak little girl--" Naraku smirked

"Stop. I don't care what you think I am. Why did you do it? Tell me why you killed her, and in such a way."

"Why? I'm a slave, forced to marry each and every new Devil to come. I won't be able to grow old and die for ages to come. Since the very first day I was appointed to this Hell, I waited for the right moment. I waited until I had the chance to kill my mistress, but when the time finally came, she sent her soul away! She sent her soul to another world, to be reborn. I was grateful when Otani brought you to this world, and when I saw how pathetic of a Devil you would be."

"How could you gain anything from killing Kikyo? You knew she would just be replaced by another. I know its horrible being forced to marry someone you don't love but… killing her wouldn't solve anything!"

Kagome's fists clenched as she fought to keep her tears back. Naraku looked to the ground for a moment then back up at Kagome, his smirk reborn.

"Oh but you see… it would all be solved. She carried my child. At birth that child would instantly become the next Devil. Its strength would be far beyond Kikyo's and my own; that same child would kill me, a new slave taking my place. I couldn't let that happen."

Kagome stared at Naraku in shock, her face blank.

"Not only did I finally kill the Devil but I made sure my line in this world could not come to an end." A dark laugh echoed from Naraku's throat, his laughing stopped as he choked. His eyes staring down at Kagome

"You have no place in this world or any other for that matter."

Kagome had thrust her hand into Naraku's stomach, her eyes flashed black,

"You're not a Demon. You are a monster!" Kagome pulled her hand from his gut, claws retracted from her fingers.

Naraku choked, falling to the ground, his blood pooling around him. He spat blood then laughed a crazed laugh.

"I underestimated you M'lady!" Naraku grabbed Kagome's burnt arm, she squeaked in pain. He pulled her closer, causing her to kneel on the ground.

"Thank you" he grinned, his canines seemingly sharper. His nails dug into Kagome skin, she screamed, jerking away.

"What's going on here?" a voice unknown to Kagome broke into the conversation.

Kirara now stood in her larger form, behind a young woman. Sango and everybody else burst into the room, all eyes fell on the new woman.

She had long black hair, that fell far passed her waist. Four small jewels sat in the center of her forehead, almost like a diamond. Her brown eyes appeared to sparkle; her skin shone with a light pink aura. Her attire consumed of a long white dress, long sleeves covered all but her hands; one which held a large silver sword with gold trimming. Red armor protected her torso and shoulders as well.

"I am Midoriko, Goddess of Heaven." Her voice was feminine but not at all soft.

"I have come to speak to Kagome, Devil of Hell, for an agreement. It appears I have come at a taxing moment. Shall I assist you?" Midoriko pointed her sword at Naraku, but Kagome shook her head.

"I can take care of him…" Kagome sighed and looked back at Naraku. Her eyes held disappointment and grief; she took a hold of the hand which Naraku had been digging into her with, she gave it a quick twist, forcing him to let go.

"I'm sorry… Onigumo" Kagome closed her eyes as she put both her hands over his face. His body arched then fell still.

"Kagome, what did you do to him?" Sango asked, still weary of the armored woman.

"I released him…" Kagome smiled, tears streamed from her face.

Once Kagome had settled down she spoke with Midoriko in the gardens.

"Both of our worlds haven been devastated by fighting and death. Many have attacked me in hopes of taking my place. It seems something of the same has taken place here? I can no longer rule over Heaven, and the elders have abandoned regulations to allow you and I decide what happens next."

"I um… I don't know what I can do to help… I can't even rule over my lands…" Kagome sighed

"I have known of your situation for quiet some time now. I can understand how you may feel helpless at this time but, may I suggest a resolution? I have forged a jewel from my body; it can consume all of the worlds, Heaven, Hell, Inochi, your world, and Eikyuu, world of elemental gods. With it the worlds will join and become one, mortal, world, Earth."

Kagome looked at the Goddess with minor disbelief; the look on Midoriko's face told Kagome she wasn't lying.

"No one will be hurt?" Kagome asked, thinking of her friends and family

"None."

"Ok" Kagome agreed to the solution.

Midoriko pulled out a small red pouch and from it pulled out a pink crystal.

"Shikon no Tama"

The crystal glowed; Kagome covered her eyes from the light and awaited what was to come after.

Alrighty then! If there is any confusion let me explain a little. Yes Sesshomaru was slapped! Naraku is dead. Where Kagome came from wasn't exactly Earth, the place we all live, she came from Inochi (meaning life. And Eikyuu means Eternity). Next chapter is the last one so look forward to it! Hopefully I can put it up before I got out of town, thanks for reading this far everyone!

Disclaimer- I'm not the owner of the Inuyasha series, don't try and put that burden on me.