Chapter 22

"Elfwine what is there to report?" Eomer's first question when Elfwine returned. He did not even wait for the usual greetings. No time for them when every second could count.

"Eastmark has two thousand ready for a fight, the east mark has two thousand soldiers. There is three hundred in Helm's deep, twelve hundred in the west fold, two hundred in Snowbourn, three hundred in Underharrow, Aldberg has a mere two hundred, five hundred in Dunharrow, and four hundred Upbourn. Combine that with the fifteen hundred here in Edoras, and we have eight thousand, six hundred soldiers in all".

"That is three and half thousand more than the force the headed to Minas Tirith during the war of the ring," Eomer replied, "Though in that case that was not enough. When war comes, we still will not have enough".

"Lucky for you that Frodo destroyed the ring," Elfwine replied, "We have an edge in those two demons and the women that accompany them. It will be hard fought, just like last time".

"Which may or may not prove useful," Eomer replied, "Watch the beacon, I want to know the second it is lit!"

"What nerve," Inuyasha snapped, once it was just him and Kagome, "If he thinks that we won't prove to be an edge, he sorely mistaken".

"Calm down," Kagome replied, "He was trying to take you down. He was trying to keep his men from getting to high".

"I doubt it," Inuyasha responded, "He seem to tell as it is".

"And we have not proved to be an edge yet either," Kagome argued, "He can not put much value in anything he does not know any thing about. Not how we fight, or how effective we will be fighting alongside their forces. After seeing you and father sparring, he actually be scared of you two taking some of his own men down accidentally".

"I would never kill any of his men without a good reason," Inuyasha replied, "You know that!"

"Yes, I do know that," Kagome replied, "But, you two were a little more fancier than you would be. And your wind scar that you unleashed, scared the living daylights out of everyone. A person actually fell of the wall".

"The beacon is lit! The beacon is lit! Minas Tirith calls for help!"

"Summon the entire Rohirrim! No soldier held in reserve, we will muster in Dunharrow!"

Eomer ordered, "We will not let Gondor have all the glory! Send out messengers, you only have two days. For the third day we ride to Minas Tirith!"

Edoras was as busy as it could be after that order. Every soldier was preparing for war. Sharpening their weapons, readying each horse, and prepping the food. Sending out the messengers was top priority, and they went on their way. After two hours of insane movement inside the cities walls, all the cavalry massed. And not long after that, the Rohirrim left at full force.

"Inuyasha, I'm coming with aren't I?" Kagome said, she was on a horse right beside Inuyasha. Neither Inuyasha and Inutashio had scared the horses, though they were nervous. Though they long distance away from each because of how nervous each horse was. Inutashio and Ayumi was at the front with Eomer and Elfwine. While Inuyasha and Kagome was near the back end of the entire force. "I know normally don't want to..., but I won't allow myself from being separated from you longer than needed. Father has taught me a lot, and feel like I'm getting stronger every moment, I want to fight".

"Father had said that, your strength is of that of the strongest any man could get, and your becoming more skilled with a sword, though no where near close to being a expert with it," Inuyasha commented, "You even learned how use your powers with it. I will not stop you".

It was late that day, and they arrived in Dunharrow. Made camp as quickly as possible, no one wanted to do any work that late. Eventually the camp was set, fires all over the fortress where lit up. And soon, they would be feasting off of cooked meat. Eating until they could not eat anymore, and went to sleep. The next day had a lot to do, and very little time to do it.

Inuyasha found himself following Kagome back to their tent, watching her every movement. Though she did not notice it, his thoughts were only of her. And his thoughts were anything but innocent. And he was waiting for the two of them to be inside their tent. But he was growing impatient, and Kagome did notice that, though she didn't understand. She knew something was about to happen or that Inuyasha was up to something. She decided not to say anything at first, but as thing went on...

"Inuyasha why are you so impatient?" Kagome questioned. She faced him as she said it, expecting him to answer. Instead he came and wrapped his arms around her lifted her in the air. Kagome gave out a small scream, and Inuyasha leaped far into the mountains. Traveling deep into the mountains, out of sight and might be in hearing range. Inuyasha found a spot that he liked, and landed. Kagome then found a way out of his arms.

"Inuyasha," Kagome said, "What are you up to?". She did learn why when he had carried her. She could feel it through all the clothes that the two were wearing. She was caught of guard, and the horny mate of hers was ready to pounce at any second. Inuyasha did not answer and slowly advanced on her.

"Stay away," she stated. And could not manage to make it sound serious, it had turned her on as well. He smelled the arousal and it had only Inuyasha pushed further. Inuyasha had pulled her close, into their mouths had joined and both tongues fought for control. Neither had won their little battle. Kagome, started to take his clothes off. She then lowered onto her knees...

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