oOo Last Time oOo

Kagome stood up and stared resolutely towards where the enemy was.

"Come and get us."

oOo Chapter 19 oOo

oOo Kagome's POV oOo

The aura, the pattern of lesser demons, the madness, it's all the same, or at least very close to Naraku. It's not Naraku, I know that, but the consistency's, the likeness, who ever this is, is connected to Naraku somehow.

I can feel my tails twitch behind me. I decided to go into this battle as a kitsune. The shikon is too valuable to lose on a gamble that I could do this as a human.

I wonder what's going to happen after all this. I know Yusuke is still slightly in shock and that is why he hasn't really harped on me. But when the fight is over and his shock is gone, will he still want to be around me, still be my family?

oOo Normal POV oOo

The first of the demons burst into the clearing spurring everyone on. Hiei and Sesshomaru went right into the middle, using their speed to take out as many as they could away from the front line. Kuwabara and Yusuke were at the front killing what ever they got their hands or sword on (and counting if those around them were to be believed). Kurama was by Kagome who let out the occasional purified arrow but for the most part Kurama protected her, she was to keep as much energy as she could for when the real fight began and not waste it on the lessers. Shippo was of course like he was ordered protected the other girls from the occasional demon who strayed to near while said girls huddled together and waited, they would be the healers if need be. Miroku was near Yusuke and Kuwabara but was flinging wards or killing those in his way with more precision and grace. Sango was in the air on Kilala sending out her boomerang killing large amounts along with Inu Yasha who was letting loose his wind scar as often as he could. Kikyo was also taking out large amounts but was a safe distance away from the fight and just sending out as many purified arrows as she could. Hiten and his group where just scattered around doing what they could to help, it wasn't really their fight but Hiten was annoyed that his fight was interrupted and wanted the bastard to pay.

Kagome bit her lip and watched everyone worriedly.

"Why can't bad guys just show up on time like their little minions?" She mumbled under her breath as to not distract Kurama.

It was in vain though, Kurama still heard her but didn't let himself get distracted, half of him (Youko) already died once, he wasn't keen on doing it again.

Sango pulled her boomerang back to let it loose again when sharp blades made of wind flew by her and killed the demons below. She whirled around and saw two demoness' on a feather.

"Started the fun without us did you?"

Kagura gave her a feral grin and lowered her feather to the ground while Sango grinned and finished her motion of throwing her weapon. Kanna climbed off Kagura's feather and started sucking out the lesser demons souls while Kagura let lose her winds making sure no demon got Kanna.

Kagome, as she wasn't busy fighting, saw this and grinned, to think at one time that mirror used to always try to steal her soul.

Laughing was heard across the battle field; all but Hiten and his group ignored it and continued fighting. They knew from experience to not let the evil idiot distract them from their current fights, and they also knew Kagome would be keeping him busy. Hiten and his group unfortunately, didn't. In the distraction two of the four were killed while Hiten and his last team mate were wounded. Hiten growled but grabbed his team mate and dragged him over to the girls to get healed, as much as it was a blow to his pride, he wanted to stay in the fight as long as he could and if going to some females to heal him when he was injured, so be it.

Kagome sadly watched as demons died under her sides might and a single tear slid down her cheek, so much death. As a priestess it was absolutely terrible, she could practically hear the souls screaming. She glanced at Kikyo and seeing her emotionless face knew she was baring no better. She took in a shuddery breath and closed her eyes. When blue orbs were uncovered and once again staring out at the battle the were hardened and unforgiving.

Calling upon her shadow abilities she commanded them to take her right to her target, for there was no better name for him, she was going to kill him with cold ruthlessness like an assassin would their target, so he was her target.

Those on the battle field (on the good side) who noticed she was gone fought even harder and those who didn't notice her disappearance noticed the change in their companions and stepped the fighting up as well. She would not fight alone while they still lived.