Disclaimer: I do not own anything off of Inuyasha. If I did Sesshomaru would be locked in my basement where I can pet his fluffy ^^
Note: This is where things get intense, hope you stuck with this long enough to read. Enjoy ^^
8
Almost a month after Rin's birthday, the group is walking down a wooded path. Unbeknownst to them, danger was on its way. Andriana fely a disturbance through the wind, as if it was shifting under a different command than hers "What in the?…" Andriana tensed, not liking it. Sesshomaru glanced over at her and sniffed the air. Sesshomaru growled deep in his chest, putting his hand on the Tokijin "Rin, take cover now!" Sesshomaru ordered.
Angel pulled Rin behind Ah-Uhn, having a strange sense of danger about her for once. Andriana then saw something descending from the sky, confused at how it looked like a giant feather. "What brings you here Kagura?" Sesshomaru bit out, hiding a slight growl. "That voice doesn't flatter the great lord of the Western Lands" Kagura purred, sensually getting off her feather.
"I thought your master would be there with you," Sesshomaru looked at her emptilly, not letting go of the Tokijin. "Awe are you threatened by little me? I am flattered" Kagura held her closed fan to her lips, smirking. Rin looked at Angel, trying not to giggle.
Andriana glanced at Sesshomaru and suppressed a laugh, before looking at Kagura "Who are you?" she asked in a bored tone, sensing a demon in this woman. "I go by the name of Kagura, I am the wind sorceress of the sprit of the wind!" Kagura declared to her lips. Andriana fought the urge to break out laughing even more, keeping a straight face "Is that so?" she asked sarcastically, her lips twitching.
Angel giggled at Kagura's words, unable to stop herself. "Shut up you ignorant child! Dance of Blades!" Kagura growled swinging her fan at Angel. Andriana stepped in front of the blades; stopping them with a thought and flying them right back at Kagura, anger on her face. "If you wish to continue living, you will not do something that foolish again" Andriana hissed, ready to break the demon's neck.
She deflected my Dance of Blades? But how! Kagura thought in disbelief "Who are you?" Kagura demanded, her hands balling into fists. Andriana smirked proudly "Andriana, nature Goddess" Andriana crossed her arms, daring Kagura to attack.
Kagura eyes widen before she felt a strong pulse pulling her back to Naraku, Sainyosho flying in, getting all the information passed between the women. Sesshomaru drew the Tokijin and dragon struck the bugs, but one escaped the blast that was within the protective barrier around Kagura. Sesshomaru cursed under his breath.
Andriana narrowed her eyes; feeling a sense of danger by the insect "I have a feeling I will regret telling her that" Andriana grit her teeth before drawing her sword; revealing the strange markings on it. Kagura got back on her feather and flew away with the Sainyosho "Fair well, Sesshomaru"
Sesshomaru growled a bit at himself "If I know they were there I would have stopped you, my apologies" Sesshomaru spoke calmly as he turned, placing Tokijin in it's sheath. "We need to get the children to safety and remove our self from the area." Sesshomaru cautioned, not wanting Rin in any distance to Naraku.
Andriana sheathed her own sword "Sesshomaru, Kagura cannot be that much of a danger. Who is the one I should be on edge about?" Andriana asked sternly, not taking chances for Angel's safety.
"Her master, Naraku. I have been trying for years to kill him, but somehow he finds a way to live." Sesshomaru spoke as he picked up Rin and placed her on Ah-Uhn. "He is a worthless half demon who's only power comes from the Shikon Jewel" Sesshomaru hissed out in distain. "You mean that thing your brother and the others search for?" Andriana arched her eyebrow before taking Angel and setting her behind Rin. "Does it truly have that much power?" Andriana couldn't see something like that being held down in this realm.
"That much and more. Kagura, was a reincarnation of him, a pure demonstration of the jewel's power. How ever, his own personal demonic power comes from consuming those who pose a threat to him. That just increases the jewels power" Sesshomaru spoke as he made sure everything was set for the girls.
"You think he'd try to consume my power?" Andriana had to ask as she kissed the top of Angel's head; whispering "Stay safe" she murmured to her daughter.
"Well he has been attempting to consume me for years so, I would say to be safe yes" Sesshomaru nodded quickly before taking off Ah-Uhn's muzzle and sending them away. "They will be safe while we do battle with Naraku" Sesshomaru explained as he sniffed the air. "I can smell his Miasma…" Sesshomaru sounded reluctant.
"If there's going to be a battle…" Andriana took off her kimono, revealing a leather battle suit that revealed her long legs and would make it easier to move in. Andriana tossed her kimono aside and made sure her weapons belt was strapped right as the kimono disappeared in thin air.
Sesshomaru looked at her curiously. Will I ever fully understand her?Sesshomaru thought as he made sure Tensaiga and Tokijin were in place. "Well, lead the way" Andriana gestured ahead of them Sesshomaru walked away silently into the dense woods. If they didn't go after Naraku he'd come after them when they were vulnerable with the children. It wasn't in either of them to run and hide, anyway.
Deep in the woods
"If you are sensitive to poison cover your mouth." Sesshomaru warned as the miasma rolls in. Before Andriana could retort, Sesshomaru spoke again. "He is here." A dark chuckle came from the shadows deeply and evilly. "So you are here Sesshomaru, and you brought along the girl as well. Good" Naraku sounded wickedly delighted.
Sesshomaru drew Tokijin and dragon struck into the blank void only to be blocked by a barrier. "Ah, so he's a coward that likes to hide in the shadows" Andriana smirked, egging on the half demon. Naraku showed himself then in his half centipede half human form. "Naraku, If you want to fight us remove that barrier you are hiding behind" Sesshomaru demanded coldly.
"That's what I should be worried about? A half breed bug?" Andriana asked wih a light laugh, shaking her head. Sesshomaru- ignored her comment, but sensef him putting down his barrier as she spoke. Sesshomaru let out his dragon strike, cutting Naraku into thousands of pieces.
Naraku chuckled and morphed back together "If I were you Goddess, I would be more concerned about your daughter than being afraid of me" Naraku gloated before flying away. Andriana's eyes widen in realization at Naraku's words "Angel…" was all Andriana could say as the ground began to shake from her anger. "Calm your self!" Sesshomaru ordered, suppressing his anger of knowing that Rin was with Angel. "We need to get them back, and causing the earth to fall beneath us is not helping" Sesshomaru growled at her.
Andriana's hands curled into fists as the ground ceased to shake. "I'm sorry. I'm just hating the fact that they're in danger" Andriana stated truthfully. Sesshomaru brushed off the comment, walking off to search for the girls. "Hold on, I can cover more land this way" Sesshomaru transformed into a giant dog and motioned her to get on. Andriana blinked before shrugging and jumping on to his back, sitting cross legged with perfect balance.
Sesshomaru jumped into the sky and began flying.
Several miles out
Sango was on Kirara with Miroku and Shippo before seeing a giant beast in the sky. "Kirara!" Sango sad her name in and order as the flew up to be level with the giant beast as Sango had spotted a familiar blonde.
Andriana looked over, surprised "Sango?" Andriana blinked at the giant demon cat they rode, wondering it that was Kirara.
"Ah, Goddess, might I ask, what bring you to the skies? and where is your daughter and the others?" Miroku called out over the wind. "Well Sesshomaru is…around… but we have a problem, and I may have need of your assistance" Andriana decided before jumping off Sesshomaru perfectly, doing several mid air back flips before landing perfectly a few feet away from Inuyasha and Kagome as Sango had Kirara land.
Sesshomaru transformed to his normal form, landing in a tree and climbing down. "Great! We pick up Naraku's scent and now this! They are just slowing us down!" Inuyasha growled, lettign Kagome off his back. "Silence little brother, For once we are after the same prey" Sesshomaru looked at Inuyasha with normal distain.
"Andriana, you seem stressed" Kagome noticed, worried for the older woman. Andriana pushed her bangs out of her face. "Naraku took Angel and Rin" she stated bluntly, her composure breaking. Miroku walked closer "My dear Goddess…" Miroku was speaking in a consoling mannor, but his cursed hand was twitching with old intention.
Andriana pointed at Miroku, not even looking at him as she growled "I swear if you come near me I will use the nearest tree to break every bone in your body" Andriana hissed, pinching the bridge of her nose. "Forgive me…" Miroku bowed and quickly backed off.
"Have no Fear Goddess I will help you get your daughter!" Shippo puffed out his chest and looked prideful… still failing epically. Andriana smiled sadly "Thank you, Shippo" Andriana tossed him a small charm that looked like a golden star in thanks before turning to Kagome "Naraku seems to have a barrier around him; do you know how to get passed it?"
"Yeah! My Tetsusiaga can break it! I will use the Red Tetsusiaga!" Inuyasha declared, wanting the get Naraku. "Are you positive? I won't take any chances with this" Andriana warned him, her fear for her daughter keeping her on edge. "Sadly, I doubt he is lying, the Tetsusiaga has that power, if he has unlocked it already." Sesshomaru sighed, his jaw hardening slightly as he fought the old urge to take the sword from his brother.
"You can be sure I did! What, you think I wouldn't figure out how to use my sword by now?" Inuyasha growled, his hand going to the hilt of the sword in question. "It is not the time for an argument little brother" Sesshomaru said finally, finding Rin more important but would never admit it.
Andriana glanced at Sesshomaru for a moment with surprise "Inuyasha, will you help us?" she finally asked, needing confirmation. "As long as I am the one to kill Naraku!" Inuyasha declared, conviction in his voice. "I am sure that if we all work together, Naraku can't stand a chance." Miroku assured, nodding as if positive.
"But I will deliver the final blow! I will avenge Kikyo!" Inuyasha growled at the memory, forgetting the problems that caused around his friends. Kagome looked at Inuyasha with a bit of hurt but mostly resignation as she resisted a sigh. Andriana spotted Kagome's look and her reduction skills came in handy as she shook her head at Inuyasha "Idiot."
"Hey you want my help or not?" Inuyasha glared at Andriana, annoyed. "If you are offering then lets get a move on" Sesshomaru snapped before walking away "I am sick of waiting around here." Andriana followed Sesshomaru instantly, her thoughts going to Angel. "Well, lets go!" Kagome exclaimed as she climbed onto Inuyasha's back as Sango helped Shippo and Miroku onto Kirara, flying off to save the children