Disclaimer: I have a list of things I want to own, including the entire works of Alice Cooper, a laptop and flash. Inuyasha, (and Sesshoumaru) are still on the top of that list, ie I don't own them. (One day....one day!!!)

Chapter 13: The Interceptor goes KABOOM!

Jaken was hiding from 'them'. He'd already been plastered with flowers, and while he would admit, privately, to some small bit of affection for Rin that had, somehow, grown since she'd joined them, it didn't extent to becoming a flower draped work of modern art. So he was hiding behind the tree.

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Rin glanced sadly at the flowers in her hand. They were wilting already, and she'd only picked them a day ago.

When would Sesshoumaru-sama be back? He'd been gone for ages, and while it was fun playing with Shippo, and teasing Jaken, she missed him.

She'd just have to pick some more flowers for him then, wouldn't she?

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Shippo was crouched over his top, watching it spin and looking just as dejected as Rin. He missed watching Miroku' and Sango's ongoing little drama, and the satisfaction of watching the monk get frequently slapped.

He missed having Inuyasha around to bug, but most of all, he missed Kagome. She was his foster mom, and while it wasn't unheard of for her to vanish for a few days, it was for Sango, Miroku, and Inuyasha to do so as well.

He had a very bad feeling about all this. Kirara seemed to share his feelings too. She'd been up all night, prowling the perimeter of the clearing, watching till her mistress would come back.

Shippo shook his head slowly.

"Idiots. They're going to get themselves killed without me."

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Jack paused long enough to note the holes being blown by the cannons. "Stop blowing holes in my ship!" He shouted. Sesshoumaru swayed unsteadily, swinging and missing their last opponent.

Jack looked at what was left of the door to their room, and what was left of the pirates they'd been facing, before turning to Sesshoumaru. Even injured, the other man had done as well as he had. Jack definitely never wanted to face Sesshoumaru when he was in top form.

"Come on. We're getting ourselves outta here." Jack grabbed hold of Sesshoumaru's empty sleeve, and dragged him towards the door. Sesshoumaru didn't much care for that at all.

"Leth...goo..." he slurred, weaving a little. (Hehe. Drunken Sess!)

"Idiot. You can barely stand, and you can't see. What else am I supposed to do?" sighed Jack. Honestly. How had he gotten stuck with the arrogant youkai?

Jack conveniently forgot it was Sesshoumaru who'd been sent to fetch him in the cave.

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Sango ran along the deck, swinging her sword and clearing a path to the hatch. Miroku was down there, unconscious. She couldn't leave him alone and unable to defend himself. She disappeared down the hatch. She disliked leaving the battle, but Inuyasha, Kagome, and the rest of the crew ought to be able to handle it fine without her for now.

Sango wished she had Kirara and her boomerang with her. She could have used the firecat's calming presence.

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Gibbs looked out behind the Interceptor "We could use a few more ideas from your group." He said to Elisabeth, watching as Kagome and Inuyasha fought back to back, spinning in a circle. Inuyasha was watching Kagome anxiously as she drew back an arrow, aiming it at a knot of attacking pirates.

Elizabeth looked back "Your turn."

"We need us a devil's dowry."

Anamaria appeared beside Elisabeth "We'll give them her." She said, pointing with her pistol.

Will came up behind her, after dodging a pirate. "She's not what they're after."

Elizabeth gasped, and clutched her throat. The medallion was gone! "The medallion!"

Will leapt up to get it. 'Please be safe Elisabeth, till I get back!' he thought, following Sango down into the hold.

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Barbossa was in his element, stalking up and down the deck, boots clicking purposefully. "Raise yer colors ya bloomin' cockroaches! Hands, grapnels, at the ready. Prepare to board!"

Below, Raggetti and Pintell loaded two cannonballs connected by a chain into the canon. Pintell grinned, lighting the fuse.

The shot flew out and across the water, ripping through the mast with ease. The mast slowly fell over, sail cloth fluttering behind it and collapsing.

Inuyasha noticed it about to fall, and jumped out of the way, taking Kagome with him. He was bleeding from a fresh bullet wound that had grazed the side of his head, but was otherwise fine. He grimaced as another cannon boomed. He was glad he had his bandana on, since it protected his ears a bit. Even with the bandana though, he was going to have a headache for a good couple of hours after this.

'Too bad Sesshoumaru's not around. He certainly deserves a headache like this' thought Inuyasha.

He was jerked from his thoughts as the crew of the Pearl threw grappling hooks over the side. They were climbing over in droves. Inuyasha jumped over, and cut most of the ropes with a single iron reaver. Kagome dashed in beside him, arrow knocked and bow drawn. A pirate appeared right in front of her.

Kagome's eyes widened, and she shot him straight in the face. He screamed, and fell, but immediately another took his place.

Inuyasha hadn't been able to get all of the ropes. Some pirates came through, and still others swung over on ropes hung from the riggling. He cracked his knuckles hard, and went to it.

He didn't dare use Tetsusaiga. These were human opponents, even if they wouldn't die. Just like Naraku, though he doubted they would be able to injure him as badly. It was more likely the ships could sink, and they would be lost at sea.

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"Blast all to carcasses, men! Forward clear to the powder magazine. And the rest of you, bring me the medallion!" shouted Barbossa from across the cleft between the ships.

Will didn't hear from his position in the hold. He turned from where Sango stood with her sword by Miroku, and turned to the hatch. It wouldn't move. The mast lay squarely on top of it.

"Hey! Hey! Below!" He shouted

Sango came over. "What is it?"

"It won't move. The mast is lying on top of it. We're trapped!" Said Will, trying to budge it.

Sango moved over beside him, lending her strength. Even with both of them working hard, it wouldn't shift at all.

"Inuyasha!" called Sango, but he didn't hear. He and Kagome had moved to the other end of the ship, into the teeth of the attacking pirates, and the cannons made hearing her voice impossible.

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Jack peered out of the Pearls hatch, still holding onto Sesshoumaru's sleeve. The blinded youkai had managed to walk into at least three walls and a doorframe so far, and there was still plenty left to hit...

Of course, that might be due to Jack's 'guidance'. He hadn't been able to resist having a little fun. Besides, it wasn't like he would ever get another opportunity as good as this! Although the door frame had been an accident....he hadn't counted on the other mans height....

"Ok. We're out. There's a couple of ropes, and we'll swing across to the Interceptor."

Sesshoumaru had no comments. Inside, he was wincing. He must have looked an absolute fool, walking into the door frame like that...if only he could see!!

'I wonder if that had anything to do with the 'guide' I had' thought Sesshoumaru darkly.

If there had been any other way to move quickly, Sesshoumaru would have taken it. But with no sight, no coordination, and what little hearing he had obscured in the muted sounds of cannons, he had no choice. If he'd known his way around at least...

Sesshoumaru boiled in silence.

Jack hurried over to the side, pushing a pirate into the water from behind. Sesshoumaru wobbled along behind him. "Thanks very much." Jack called brightly after the pirate, grabbing the two nearest ropes. He put one in Sesshoumaru's hand.

"Now....to the Interceptor!" Jack swung out over the water with ease, landing beside Gibbs.

Sesshoumaru silently fumed. It was hard enough to hold the rope with only one hand, and he had only a vague idea of where to go. He could only smell the direction Jack had taken, and very dimly heard something about the Interceptor...curse these cannons! He'd have to take an educated guess as to which way to go.

"You!!" shouted Barbossa, pointing at Sesshoumaru. He was rather unpleasantly surprised. How had he and Jack survived? Jack was supposed to be locked up, and the other mincemeat!

Sesshoumaru didn't hear. Barbossa fumbled for his pistol, and aimed in Sesshoumaru's direction.

Sesshoumaru decided he'd try the rope after all, and pushed off.

Bad idea.

He swung to the side, wobbling everywhere. Where was the ship? He didn't feel anything, and couldn't see where he was in relation to where he wanted to be.

Pirates on both ships gapped as he swung around, gracefully uncoordinated. He had somehow managed to get a foot, and the fluffy item on his shoulder tangled in the rope, and was desperately trying to free them, with little success.

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Inuyasha paused, and stared. Where had Sesshoumaru come from? He'd though he'd seen the last of him in the cave...he should have known Sesshoumaru was too stubborn to get left behind. Perhaps he'd come back because he'd left his armor aboard the Interceptor. What was he doing? The idiot made a beautiful target out there. Why didn't he jump? Or even fly? There was something wrong here. Inuyasha frowned, before his attention went back to dicing pirates.

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Barbossa narrowed his eyes. Perfect! He had a perfect shot! He sighted carefully, and fired, along with a dozen of his crew who'd had the same brainwave. They fired off at the dangling target, and Sesshoumaru stiffened as bullets tore though cloths, muscle and skin.

He dropped into the ocean, thrashing.

Damn those guns!

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Gibbs stared at the spot where Sesshoumaru had been hanging a moment before, shocked. No one could survive a dozen bullet wounds like that...he had to be dead. Gibbs sighed. It was never easy to see a crewmate, even a new face he hadn't known well, die. He paused for a moment, and then turned to Jack. He hadn't expected to see him either . "Jack!"

Jack stared at where Sesshoumaru had fallen into the ocean. Why hadn't he thought of that? Why hadn't he considered the fact Sesshoumaru couldn't see, and currently had the coordination of a drunkard? Jack winced, and closed his eyes. It was his fault. He hadn't taken the time to watch the other mans back...it was too much to hope he was still alive. A dozen bullets had hit him at least, and Jack just couldn't see how he'd survive that.

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The monkey jumped onto Sango's shoulder, holding the medallion. He jumped off, and crawled out of the hatch.

"No!" yelled Will. The medallion!

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Jack threw Gibb's canteen at him "Bloody empty." He parried a blow that would have taken out Elisabeth "That's not very nice. Where's the medallion?"

Elizabeth glared "Wretch!" She drew her hand back

Jack caught her wrist, looking at the bandage "Ahh. Where's dear William?"

Elizabeth looked over at the grate, and saw the mast over it "Will ...Will!"

Will looked out from beside Sango "Elizabeth!"

Sango was holding Miroku's head above water. He was still out. Will kept trying to move the grate.

Jack stood up on the side. He couldn't see Sesshoumaru anywhere, but he'd have to go and get him. At the least, Inuyasha might like his brothers body back. He looked up, and saw the monkey with the medallion. There were more pressing matters at hand here....there was a battle to be won, or the question of retrieving Sesshoumaru would be moot. "Monkey!"

Elizabeth crouched over the grate "I can't move it."

"Get Inuyasha! He can move it!" called Sango. She looked back at Miroku. He was still out. She, Elisabeth, and Will had done quite a number on him. Unfortunately.

Two pirates came up behind Elisabeth, grabbing her. "Will! Inuyasha!"

"Elizabeth !" screamed Will. "Inuyasha! Get over here!"

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Barbossa leaned down, and too the medallion from the monkey "Why, thank you, Jack."

Jack smiled lopsidedly "You're welcome."

"Not you. We named the monkey 'Jack'. Gents, our hope is restored!" he turned back to Jack Sparrow "Missing a friend?" Barbossa smirked. The strange man with the gold eyes and white hair was quite dead by now, safely locked in Davy Jones locker. He could deal with Jack easily now without his deadly companion.

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Two pirates ignited the trail of powder leading to the powder kegs below, while Inuyasha and Kagome hurried towards Elisabeth.

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Miroku groggily opened his eyes....he was wet, and he hurt all over....he really should not have touched Elisabeth. He really should not have....but....it was like his hand had been possessed...

Wait. He was wet, and Sango was holding him...what was happening? Miroku moved his head, and Sango looked away from the grate.

Sango was holding his head close....Miroku smiled in the darkness. He might be floating in water, but if Sango was holding him...he smiled. Perhaps he was in heaven...a very watery heaven...

"Ah, you're awake! Come on, you have to help us out of here Miroku! Will and I can't move the grate, and the ship is sinking!"

Miroku blinked once. He had to get up, and leave this little paradise? But if it was Sango asking him...Ok...he put his shoulder to the grate, and started to move with Sango and Will. The water was almost at his waist by this time. Now was not the time for questions. He'd have to ask those afterwards, when they'd gotten out of the waterlogged hold.

"Inuyasha! The grate!" Shouted Sango. She thought she'd caught a flash of a white bandana and red haori, but wasn't sure.

Inuyasha stopped beside the grate, and took in the scene in a heartbeat. Sango, Miroku, and Will, trying to get out without much success.

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Elisabeth was dragged back aboard the Pearl. The crew of the Interceptor were in scattered groups, fighting back to back. Some had already surrendered, and were gathered towards mid-ship. Raggetti and Pintell were circling them menacingly.

Elisabeth was shoved towards them, just as the last of the fight died out. Everyone could see they could not win a fight with the undead, and the Interceptor was sinking. They had no other options.

Elisabeth looked for Kagome and Inuyasha on the Interceptor. They had to free Will! They had to!

Elisabeth's heart was in her mouth as she was held back, watching helplessly as the Interceptor sank lower in the water, lisping to one side. She didn't think of her own predicament just yet. If he didn't come through...no. It wouldn't happen.

'Will....'

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The invading pirates had all left the ship, and the Pearl was drifting away from the Interceptor. Most of the crew were on the Pearl by now too. Except them. Inuyasha wasn't concerned. He could jump that far, and swim to the other ship need be. The Pearl was their only hope of getting to land. Unlike Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha couldn't fly.

Where was Sesshoumaru? He'd been shot at least six times, and had dropped into the ocean. Inuyasha knew that much, but nothing more after. He'd be fairly beat up no doubt, and waterlogged once again, but it wasn't likely he was dead. He was far too stubborn to die because of a few bullet-holes.

"Just a sec!" Inuyasha set his shoulder to the mast, and shoved, hard. It wiggled, and started rolling off the hatch.

"There! Now we can-"

KABOOM!

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Elisabeth gasped as the Interceptor sprouted smoke, rapidly disappearing. No! This couldn't happen! They couldn't die! Will couldn't die!!!

Elisabeth broke free of the group, screaming. She attacked Barbossa with her bare hands, flailing at his chest madly.

He wasn't dead, he couldn't be dead! None of them....Kagome, Sango, even Miroku, they couldn't be!

"Will!" Elizabeth started screaming at Barbossa "You've got to stop it! Stop it!" She clawed at him, desperate. This couldn't happen! Somehow, it would all be a bad dream, she would wake up, and it would be naught but a nightmare.

Tears came to her eyes as Elisabeth beat her hands against Barbossa's chest in helpless fury.

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(hides behind brick wall)Well, that's ch 13. And yes I know its an evil cliffie, but I knew that, and so I've mostly finished the next ch. It should be up within 5 days, if not sooner. (most likely sooner)If I don't update...well, I'll give you all my address, and you can hunt me down with sporks. Lol.

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Shadow-Wolf-Jedi-Demon: glad you like!

Shadow Fox777: I think you can, yes....I might have to ask my bio teacher...I think I'mowed one answer for all the homework I've done...lol. But the balance thing would happen, definitely, as well as deafness. Lol. Really? On every word? (does a little dance:D) wow...

Soul of Insanity: can be funny....lol. I wondered. (Did I say I like the new name yet? I'm losing my mind...don't mind me...lol) And yes, I think Sesshoumaru is a 'little' ticked. Lol. And I did follow the review! Thankx!

LadyPhreyaKaiba: yes...the way I see it, 'speling ish an art and sould bee treated ash sutch". Lol (I've got a t shirt that says that...:D. I'm going to try and go through with it. unless I fall off a cliff, or get really bad writers block. In which case I'd say so...got lots of ideas yet though! lol

Naomi-Starcloud: thanx!

Tetsukon: lol. I think a few people liked that part...I do try to update, but seeing as I get home at 5 at the earliest...and my bio teacher is trying to kill me with hw...swimming...I try, but I can't promise. Lol. Although I'm glad its good enough you'd consider a reread!

Crying-Moon-Angel-Of-Hell: the apple thing...I was referring to the apple Jack was eating in the scene...I've got somewhat interesting taste sometimes. Lol. I thought it was a cute idea. Does that explain somewhat? Glad you like my story!

CometsChaoes: I think I've said before, that there are other potc/inu crossovers out there....type in Caribbean under 'search by summary'for Inuyasha, and a few ought to come up. Thankx!

Bomhammer: Yay! I get to be an important story! Lol. Yeah, I've had to transfer most of the stuff that can be transferred to disk onto floppies. Pain in the ass, but necessary... . and yes... Miroku is going to have some fun later...:D