Chapter 5

Arch Nemesis

Days passed, and still I traveled. Occasionally, I would be stopped by a village, and would try to be purified, but each time I managed to get through.

Right now, I was approaching the eastern lands, ready to fight Yakunan to the death!

No Arashi! Don't do it! A voice screamed.

I stopped dead in my tracks, my eyes widening in pure shock.

That…voice…it couldn't be!

Arashi, don't go picking an unnecessary fight! You'll just end up getting yourself killed! It shouted again.

"Edward?" I whispered out loud. I knew he wasn't here—he couldn't be!

Go back to Kaede's village. You'll be safe there. All your friends and family are there. Come back…come back…come back.

The voice faded away, and soon was no more.

I bit my lip and growled. NO! I thought, Edward, I MUST kill Yakunan! I'm sorry, but I must!

Then, I drove myself on further, ignoring the snarling voice in my head.

Just as I was approaching the edge of the trees, I was stopped by a rustling noise.

My head jerked behind me, only to see that there was no one there. Ignoring it, I turned my head forward again, and began to walk forward as well.

WOOSH! Another gust of air rushed behind me. Quickly, my hand moved to Sounga's hilt, as I spun around, growling in warning to whatever pathetic demon dared to annoy me.

"Show yourself coward!" I shouted into the trees around me.

A low chuckle drifted to my ears, and I growled slightly at the too familiar voice.

"What's the matter Arashi? A little mad that your big brother defeated you?"

My lips pulled back from my teeth, as I snarled sharply.

A tall figure slowly emerged from the trees ahead, his long silver hair pulled back into a low ponytail. The silver locks of his hair blew softly in the wind as he spoke.

"Ah Arashi, it's been too long."

"Apparently not long enough for you Yakunan." I spit through my teeth. Quickly, I drew out Sounga and held it out in front of me, ready to fight!

Yakunan sighed in frustration, shaking his head back and forth with a wicked smirk on his face.

"You never do learn Arashi. But, I'm always willing to teach a lesson." He then reached into his hilt, and pulled out a large sword, with a sharp silver blade, and a golden handle, that was embedded with many symbols of the snake demon tribe.

"Prepare to die Yakunan." I said, and then leapt into the air, Sounga poised behind me- ready to strike.

….

"Damn! Where is she?" InuYasha yelled, breaking the silence in the small hut.

"Be patient InuYasha!" Kagome scolded, "She'll be fine. Arashi said she was just going to be on her own for a little while. You gotta give her some space! After all, she IS over 500 years old. She deserves some independence."

"Shut up wench!" InuYasha yelled back at Kagome.

"SIT BOY!"

InuYasha plummeted to the ground, the magic beads taking on power once again.

Sango sighed. "He just never learns."

"I'm going to go looking for her." Edward said, standing up from where he was sitting, and heading towards the door of the hut.

Kaname jumped up, "But Arashi said-"

"I know. But I know her too well. Bella-I mean,-Arashi- will end up getting in deep trouble in the end.

"We're all coming with you then Edward." Miroku said, using his sacred staff for support as he stood up.

"Miroku is right," Sango said getting up as well, and slinging her huge boomerang over her shoulder. "We will follow you to the end."

"But what about Sesshomaru?" Rosalie asked in an angry voice, "It doesn't seem that he really wants to listen to us."

"Lord Sesshomaru?" Rin questioned, "Lord Sesshomaru left hours ago."

"WHAT?" everyone almost shrieked.

"Yes, he went to go stop Lady Arashi shortly after she left. Didn't you notice that he even left?"

Everyone was silent.

"No!" They all mumbled, embarrassed that they had missed the memo.

"Well then," InuYasha said stepping forward, his hand on Tetsusaiga's hilt, "let's go stop my stupid sister before she REALLY gets into trouble.

…..

"UH!" I grunted in pain, as Yakunan's sword once again slashed me. This time, on my waist. My hand flew to my side, as I collapsed to the ground, already weak from my many wounds.

"You are so weak Arashi. And yet you call yourself a great demon." Yakunan sauntered towards me, and I quickly used my other hand to grab Sounga, pointing it out protectively in front of me. Though the movement tugged at one of my many wounds, and a look of pain crossed my sweaty and bloody face.

"Last chance Arashi, give me Sounga, and I might let you live."

I closed my eyes for a minute, and sighed, thinking to myself.

"Over my dead body." I growled in an inhuman voice, as I opened my now blood red eyes.

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