Fighting Insects
Miroku had felt the aura and was already sitting up when Inuyasha yelled out. He shook Sango awake and grabbed his staff. He still felt sore and tired but it couldn't be helped, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were strong but they couldn't do it all by themselves.
"You okay Sango?"
"Yeah," She was looking down at the robe. She should have changed earlier because now she'd have to fight in it. "Let's hope this battle won't last long." Sango stretched trying to loosen her muscles.
"Is it only Danzaemon?" Kagome frowned; she didn't like the feel of the aura pressing down on her.
"No, looks like he brought friends but not the locusts from before but that doesn't mean they aren't just as dangerous." Inuyasha saw how weary they all were and wondered if they would be of any help at all. "Look, protect yourselves and leave Danzaemon to me and Sesshomaru. Ah-Un, Jaken and Shippo protect Rin." He held Kagome close for a moment. "Close up all the doors and move further into the temple. Myoga! If your still here – beat it! We may need you later in case Danzaemon's concocted something else to torment us!"
"Master!" Myoga hopped up from beneath floor boards. He couldn't believe Inuyasha was telling him to leave. "Of course, Master. I'll gather many herbs and return when I think it's safe!" Quickly he left them anxious to be long gone before the attack began.
"You just made his day Inuyasha." Shippo said dryly earning chuckles from the rest of them.
"At least somebody's happy." Inuyasha said. "Alright, everybody ready? Protect yourselves, I'll be right outside."
"Inuyasha?" It was Rin. "Please keep Lord Sesshomaru safe and tell him…"
He went to the child and lifted her onto Ah-Un's back. "He'll be fine and he'll kill the bastard for hurting you." Inuyasha ran a hand over her head before running outside again.
Danzaemon was in moth form, flying high above his minions. Sesshomaru stood out like a beacon, the moonlight and stars highlighted him in a white glow. Danzaemon hated him. As always Sesshomaru looked so – perfect and calm. It just spurred him on to end Sesshomaru's life this very night.
Frowning Danzaemon also noticed that Sesshomaru looked unharmed. He stood tall and healthy but Danzaemon knew that they all had been infected by his poisonous locusts. Hadn't they? Another figure in weird clothes appeared and stopped just in front of the temple. The brother. He too looked undamaged. How in the hell had they resisted the venom? Both should be half dead not standing there ready to fight him!
"Hey! Don't get killed! Rin's waiting for you!" Inuyasha yelled to his brother.
Sesshomaru took his eyes away from the sky for a moment to look at Inuyasha. He saw the doors behind him were closed so there was no chance to catch sight of the girl. Rin worried for him but at the same time, never doubted him. He would kill Danzaemon for her and for himself. He nodded to Inuyasha and looked back at his enemy.
Insects of all kinds flew with Danzaemon. He had called to them and worked his black magic on them. They had grown in size and power and they followed his will. They were supposed to distract and torment Sesshomaru before Danzaemon landed the killing blow but now Danzaemon decided he need something more.
As he flew, he recited an incantation over the swarm. The insects grew again, to the size of a human adolescent this time.. Fangs protruded and poison ran through their veins. Even if killed they would take down the one who killed it.
"You'll never win Sesshomaru! Tonight you die!" Danzaemon laughed as he sent his minions to attack.
Inuyasha suddenly wished he had on his kimono. He had a feeling he was going to need its protection but it was too late to go get it now. Drawing the Tetsusaiga, he prepared to defend his friends.
"In here Shippo!" Kagome had found a room for the kids to hide in. "Do as Inuyasha said and protect Rin."
"I should be out there with Lord Sesshomaru! You protect Rin."
Kagome got angry. "Do you think Sesshomaru would want you here helping Rin or outside hiding? You got the guts to go out there then go. It'll probably be the last time I'll have to see you!"
"Hmph, well!" Jaken pictured Lord Sesshomaru's face if he failed to protect Rin. The itch and fever would seem like nothing if Lord Sesshomaru got his hand on him. "I'll stay. Rin needs me."
Rin smiled, "Thank you Master Jaken. You're going to go help even though Inuyasha told you to stay?" She looked up at Kagome.
"Of course. I told him I'd stay by his side and he needs me." Kagome grinned cockily. She looked to the dragon. "Will you stay too?"
Ah-Un nodded one head and leaned the other down for Rin to pet. "Good I don't know what's coming but be careful!" Kagome closed the door and went to join Miroku and Sango back out in the main room.
Sesshomaru let out a small sigh. If Danzaemon wanted a fight, why didn't he fight him directly? Lifting his hand, it glowed green for a moment before his whip appeared. Just as the first insects moved in close he began to move.
Sesshomaru was beautiful to watch. It was almost like he was dancing as he killed. He spun, twirled and moved so quickly that sometimes he was just a blur of colors.
Inuyasha watched and smiled. Most times he was trying to stay ahead of Sesshomaru and his whip. This time he could actually admire his brother's technique. The smile quickly faded as some of the insects headed for him and the temple.
Air swirled around the Tetsusaiga and Inuyasha braced his feet. "Wind Scar!" It cut a path through the insects, instantly destroying them. Unfortunately more appeared and swooped towards him. "Damn it!" Inuyasha jumped away as a huge fly attacked him from behind. "Iron Reaver Soul Stealer." His left hand split it apart but his hand burned and turned red.
As he turned to release the wind scar again, he found it too late to raise his sword when and arrow zinged by his head. White light followed and entered the group of insects attacking Inuyasha. Sparkles shown in the night as the insects disappeared.
Even moving as fast as he was Sesshomaru saw that Inuyasha was in trouble then saw the woman, Kagome come to his rescue. The other humans as well joined them in defense of the temple but Rin was nowhere to be seen.
"Kagome! I told you to stay inside!" He quickly moved to stand by her side and cut down a Japanese beetle.
"Your welcome." Another arrow flew. "You need help. I'm here." She backed up until her back touched his.
Inuyasha felt her warmth and smiled despite the danger. He let loose another wind scar and looked up in surprise when the Hirakotsu sang through the air chopping insects to pieces.
Sutras attached themselves to bugs and instantly caught fire. Burning, screaming insects fell to the ground.
"Sango! Miroku!" Inuyasha spared them a glance. "Doesn't anybody listen to me? You're still weak! You shouldn't be out here!" Even Kirara was there stomping and insect into the ground.
"Maybe but you need our help and we can't just stay inside and let you do all the work Inuyasha. We'll help as long as we're able." Miroku said and batted at a moth.
"Grrrr! Whatever! Be careful not to let them bite you or bleed on you, its poison! Wind Scar!" Kagome timed it perfectly and together their attacks took out over half of the attacking insects.
"Poison?!" They echoed but there was no more time for talk - only fighting.