Next Door

Chapter 10: Koga vs Kagura

When the wind died down, the figure that emerged from the gust was none other than Kagura, still dressed in her work uniform and in her hand was her fan, opened and ready for use.

"Alright cop, I think it's about time you came with me…" She said; her smirk hidden behind her fan.

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Koga scrunched his face as if he was unsure if he correctly heard the woman. Did she really just call him 'cop'? Scoffing, the wolf demon began to calm down as he tried to explain the misunderstanding.

"Listen Lady, I ain't no cop." He said to her. "I was just looking out for a friend by checking out her date, which just so happens to be your boss. I didn't trust him." Koga then wore a cautious expression, his suspicions of a shady Sesshoumaru confirmed. "But, by the way you're reacting to the possible threat of police bustin' in your place, I'd think I deserve a little pat on the back for a successful mission. Seems I was right not to trust him. So what goes on in that 'club'?"

Kagura was unable to contain her giggles as she listened to the wolf demand an explanation; and from her of all people. "Pfft, young man I don't know who you think you are to demand answers from this girl." She then extended her right hand – which was holding her fan – to the side. "Admittedly, I was foolish enough to think you were a cop, but I plan on righting that mistake. Now if you come with me quietly, I promise I won't hurt you too badly…"

Koga smirked. "You think you can take me on? Well first you gotta catch me!"

In a flash, Koga was gone from the scene giving Kagura no time to neither respond nor react in time to stop him from running.

The demoness wore a foul look on her face as she plucked a feather from her hair. She threw it up in the air, and in seconds, Kagura went from standing on the ground to airborne; her mode of transportation was a giant feather. With this bird's eye view advantage, Kagura would be able to spot her target easier. However, the increasing amount of wind that Koga was creating as he gained speed caught the wind demoness's attention. With a fast whoosh, Kagura maneuvered her feather to follow the mini cyclone through the empty alleyways of downtown Hartman.

Koga looked back to see that the strange woman was keeping a steady chase using her flying feather. He had to admit, the demoness was fast, but he was faster. Kicking it up to a higher speed, Koga did a small skip before picking up the pace in his feet, effectively gaining distance between Kagura and himself.

"Not bad, boy!" Kagura shouted from behind, "However, I'm Kagura, the wind sorceress; and no one gets away from me! Dance of Blades!"

Suddenly, wind gusts of Kagura's creation dashed toward the running Koga taking the shape of crescent moons; cutting through any and everything that they touched. Koga turned back briefly to see the sorceress's attack head toward him at full speed.

With quick thinking, and luck, Koga dove out of the alley, landing face-first on the pavement; the crescent blades flying past him overhead.

Growling, Kagura tried her attack once more, swinging her fan in a downward motion; sending more blades in his direction. Koga rolled over dodging three overlapping blades aimed for his neck. While on his back, the wolf saw more blades headed toward him and he rolled over backward, barely missing one of the blades.

Just as he was about to run, Kagura widened her fan and sent out one more Dance of Blades. Koga jumped to his left, landing on his feet, and then lunged at the demoness atop her feather in an attempt to execute a flying kick.

Before Kagura could take flight, Koga was already in front of her, and she – ironically – felt the wind be knocked right out of her as her opponent's foot connected with her stomach. She fell to the ground with a thud; the impact of hitting the ground sending her slightly in the air before rolling back down the alley. Her feather disappeared in a puff of smoke and Koga emerged from that same smoke cloud, attempting another flying kick.

Fortunately for Kagura, her fan was still in her hand, and she opened it just in time to swing at Koga. A powerful gust of wind sent the wolf hurtling backward, giving Kagura enough time to rise to her feet.

Koga landed on a nearby car with enough force to make him cry out in pain. He didn't realize how much power this woman had. The wolf didn't know how long he could keep this up, but he knew it wouldn't be much. He had to get away… He had to warn Risa…

But Kagura would not give him such satisfaction. Huffing, she lifted up her fan; a swirling wind coming in from all sides surrounded her, and when the sorceress snatched down her weapon, the swirling wind separated into numerous cyclones and rushed toward him.

"Have a taste of my Dance of the Dragon…" Kagura said cheekily, a smirk now present on her face.

Koga managed to throw himself from the car, but that didn't stop one of the cyclones from sucking him in. The wolf demon screamed as he swirled around faster and faster; being taken higher into the air and tossed from one tiny tornado to another. Kagura then snapped her fan shut; the tornados dissipating and Koga went tumbling down to earth. He landed with a crash.

Chuckling as she slowly and cautiously walked toward the fallen Koga, the demoness stood over him and peered closely, looking to find any sign of life. To his fortune, Koga was still alive, but was knocked out cold. Kagura then pulled out her phone and sent Sesshoumaru a message saying that she detained an intruder and was bringing him back to Sesshoumaru.

Plucking another feather from her black hair, Kagura grabbed onto the collar of Koga's shirt, tossed her feather in the air, and was back flying above the streets of Hartman headed toward Skinz.

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Koga woke up with a terrible headache. He slowly came to sit up; his back was sore and his vision was disoriented. However as his senses came to one by one, the wolf remembered his fight with the wind sorceress. Jumping to his feet, Koga held up his hands ready to strike, but quickly found that he wasn't on the streets anymore. In fact, he was in what looked to be a prison cell; a medieval styled cell at that. A metal collar was also wrapped around his neck and he noticed that he now fashioned cuffs on each wrist. Confused and concerned, Koga took a moment to observe his new surroundings.

Stone walls were everywhere, the only source of light was coming from the dying torches, and the cell hall seemed to go on for miles. It was so dark were Koga was, the wolf barely see the door at the end of the tunnel. Across from him, catching his attention was a woman in another cell hanging from the wall by her hands but her feet were free. Koga squint his eyes to get a better look at the girl. She seemed familiar; black hair, brown eyes, a round, sun kissed face. He actually remembered being handed a photo of her, but from a policewoman.

"H-hey… Aren't you Rin Kyosuke?" He called from his cell.

The girl, Rin looked up and blinked a few times before nodding her head furiously. "Yea! Yea that's me! Oh my goodness you have to help me! Are you working with the police?"

Koga made a face. "Man what is it with people mistakin' me for some cop? No, I'm not with the police, and second; what the hell do you expect me to do from in here?"

Rin sighed. "I'm sorry… I just really want to get out of here. This guy is crazy! He's put something in my blood; I've been going through some changes. I'm pretty sure he's turned me into a demon, and right now my only chance of escape is relying on his lackey Kagura."

Koga's brows shot up in surprise. Was that the name of that woman who attacked him? If so, why would she be helping a prisoner of Sesshoumaru try to escape? Koga opened his mouth to ask his pressing questions, but the door at the end of the hall loudly creaked open.

Sesshoumaru, followed by Kagura, walked down the hall ending in front of Koga's cell. A wide smile suddenly appeared on the dog's face as the demon lord wrapped his slender fingers around a cell bar.

"Well, well, well…" Sesshoumaru began; his index finger tapping the bar to a slow beat. "What do we have here? Koga, I didn't know you frequented these types of clubs… What would Risa think?"

"You should talk! You own the damn club!" Koga snapped.

Sesshoumaru still kept his mocking facial expression before backing away from the cell door. Folding his arms over his chest, the dog demon chuckled. "Yes… I do own it. However, I'm not the one with good boy image am I?" Sesshoumaru then began to pace. "Let's face it Koga, I won. Risa will be with me Saturday and with this," He up a vial of Angel's Blood and shook in Koga's face. "Risa will be mine…" He then went to whisper. "Forever…"

"YOU SON OF A BITCH! WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO TO RISA!? LEAVE HER ALONE! I'LL KILL YOU!"

Sesshoumaru ignored Koga's cries as he walked down the hall. He turned to Kagura and handed her a hundred dollar bill. "Good work Kagura." He said to her as the two left Koga to shout for freedom in his cell.

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With the wolf detained and out of the way, Sesshoumaru could now focus on adding the finishing touches on his new concoction and come Saturday, he would have the lovely Risa all to himself so he can create the perfect woman - or at least the perfect woman for him.

Well here's the fight scene! I hope you all were pleased with this chapter, but don't worry there will be more to come! I haven't even gotten to the main climax yet! Almost there though! Keep on the lookout for the next installment and thanks for reading! :D

~Happy Reading/Writing!