Chapter 13: Dead Or Alive On True Wings

I awoke from unconsciousness, I stumbled trying to stand up straight, where was I? I remembered I just beat Naraku… I looked at my surroundings; I woke up where I fell last. I saw my black fire starting to fade away. "Is Naraku truly dead? It couldn't have been easier." I thought blankly. "You're awake." Sesshoumaru appeared at my side, he must have been there all along. I nodded, "Is Naraku dead?" Sesshoumaru gave no reply; he merely looked at the fading fire. I walked over to the flames which now were dimmed. I separated the remaining tiny flames, I found no corpse, no giant spider, no Naraku. "What the hell?" I stammered. "You think I'm that easy to take down, Rafe? Feh, I would expect that from the likes of you. We'll clash another time, this time to the death!" Naraku's voice faded into the moonlight. Stars appeared across the sky, it gave a sign that Naraku had given up this fight, but was waiting for another. "When do you think he'll be back?" I asked. "Hopefully sometime soon!" Inuyasha snorted. "Inuyasha!" Kagome yelled. "What!" Inuyasha snapped. "Sit!" Kagome laughed a little. "Gah! Kagome!" Inuyasha yelled as he hit the ground. I started to leave, but Shippo noticed. "Rafe, where ya going?" He asked. Everyone turned, staring at me, I felt like a freak. "All I asked was for your help to find my brother. We found him, and somewhere he's waiting for me. I thank you for your assistance, but it is no longer needed." I replied. "Are you sure you want to leave?" Shippo smirked. "Why?" I asked. Suddenly, Rinsei jumped onto me from nowhere and started licking my face. "Rinsei! You're free from Naraku's grip! Oh how I missed you!" I hugged him, and he purred happily.

"Are you sure Naraku's not dead?" Sango asked. "If he were dead, the wind tunnel in my hand would have been gone by now." Miroku replied. "Miroku, Sango, Kagome, Shippo, Inuyasha, Jaken, Sesshoumaru, thanks for all your help." I turned to leave, but something struck my mind, "And Sango, I promise I'll save your brother." "Are you sure you're leaving?" a voice asked out of the darkness. "Huh?" I turned and saw the Bone Demon, Sate. "You're still walking?" Sesshoumaru snorted. "You should be long gone, pal! I pulled out your 'heart' or what was left of it! I saw you turn to dust! How the hell are you bones again!" I stated. "Where's Lord Naraku!" Sate demanded, his bones still shivering. "Dead." I lied. "D-Dead? No, he can't be dead; he's the best half-demon I have ever served." Sate shook his entire body. "It's true, I killed him." I replied, stirring up a lie. "What makes ye think he was weaker than thyself?" Sate walked around me, examining every inch. "Cut it out you pervert!" I kicked Sate, hard in his knee. "Ouch!" Sate whined. "You'll pay for this, whether Lord Naraku is alive or not!" Sate disappeared into the darkness. "Okay…." I remarked. "Rafe, what's happening to your back?" Shippo asked, afraid. "Huh?" I turned my head towards my back. Instead of my regular dragon wings they were replaced by The Legendary Dark Dragon Wings. They were pure black with wholes in them. I felt the powers of the night, sky, and wind flow through my body. My task was done; I finally had my proper powers. "Rafe, are those the wings you were talking about?" Sesshoumaru asked. I nodded, "My task is fulfilled."

I started walking away, but Sesshoumaru grabbed my left arm. "Rafe, before you leave, I want to give you something important." He said, spinning me to face him. Suddenly, his lips were pressed against mine. Again that feeling rushed through my body. I knew though I would never see him again. We departed after the kiss, each going our own separate ways, but I couldn't help thinking about him…He was always on my mind. A few weeks later, I was walking home, when I heard a familiar squeaky voice along the road. "M'lord Sesshoumaru, what shall we do now?" I heard Jaken's voice ask. "Jaken?" I said. I ran towards the voices, and sure enough there stood Jaken and Sesshoumaru. "Sesshoumaru! Jaken!" I shouted happily. Tears streamed from my eyes, I threw my body against Sesshoumaru's, embracing him tightly. "Rafe?" Sesshoumaru asked. "Yeah." I replied. Once again our lips touched each other, but this time they wouldn't wander far from each other. I decided not to go home, but to accompany Sesshoumaru and Jaken on their journey, since they completed mine….Or so I thought…

In a far off cave…

"My lord Naraku. The girl said she killed you, did she lie?" Sate asked. "Yes Sate, she did. Trust me; we'll see her again soon." Naraku laughed along with Sate. It seems another journey has started…. THE END…. Or maybe not….?

Sora: Don't worry. This isn't the end….Or maybe it is….Keep your eyes sharpened for a sequel!

Rafe: There's gonna be a sequel?

Sora: Yup.

Rafe: Awesome! I get to kick Naraku's ass and Sate's ass again!

Sora: Don't be so confident, Rafe, Sate looks a lot stronger from the last time you met him! He may be a really tough challenge!

Rafe: Better start training then, c'mon Jaken!

Jaken: Do I have to?

Sesshoumaru and Rafe: Yes!

Sesshoumaru: If we're going to face a stronger Naraku and Sate, you have to be in top shape!

Rafe: Yeah Jaken, you gotta start training with The Staff of Two Heads. –Accidentally drops staff on Jaken's head-

Jaken: -falls unconscious-

Rafe: Oops, sorry…-flees-