Now let us continue the story with a little recap. It has been one month since Kagome and Inuyasha had become parents. Even thought they knew little about the subject the couple seems to be getting along with their new bundle of joy and responsibility. However one peaceful night this small family's destiny will change forever.
Goodbye Tsukiko my beloved
It was quite peaceful night for the village that Inuyasha. Co reside in. However on top of a hill not too far from this peaceful place. A sinister being cast it's evil gaze down on our quite setting. Having a very pale complexion, with red glowing eyes, and two long fangs coming from her mouth. This maniacal person's lips curls into a smile as she looks on at the quite village. Standing behind her is a horde of vicious demons waiting as they are anxious to start their assault. Saying nothing to the minions behind her the mysterious persons jumps off the hill into the night sky.
Below in the village Inuyasha is looking up at the night sky. He had simply wanted to get some fresh air before going to bed. Back in the house Kagome and their baby Tsukiko were sleeping peacefully side by side. Looking back at his family he remembers the torment Naraku had put them through, but in the end Naraku was destroyed by Inuyasha. Co which also ended the misfortune caused by the Shikon no Tama. Without the threat of Naraku hanging over his head Inuyasha felt happy. He could finally live a carefree life with his beautiful wife, loving daughter, and loyal companions. The moon was high in the sky tonight as Inuyasha gazed at it. Deciding to head back in he swiftly turn around and started to walk towards the door. However before entering his house Inuyasha caught the scent of demons, and by the smell of it they were heading directly for this village. Wasting no time Inuyasha quickly went inside to awaken his wife.
"Kagome! Wake up Kagome… whispers Inuyasha as Kagome's eyes flutter open to see her husband staring at her with a look of worry.
"What wrong Inuyasha?" asks a weary Kagome while Inuyasha was looking towards the sky for any signs of demons.
"Don't you sense it? There're Demons lurking around here. I can smell them outside the village and there close too." spoke Inuyasha as he continued to look around for any demons.
Soon enough he caught sight of what he was looking for. A small army of demons soon came charging down on the village from the northern sky. Without a second thought Inuyasha unsheathes Tessaiga from it's scabbard. He soon give it to Kagome who was currently looking for her bow and quiver full of arrows. A confuse Kagome stares at Inuyasha as he heads for the door ready to slay the demons that were approaching the village.
"You stay here Kagome while I go out and take care the vermin in the sky." said Inuyasha as his wife questions why she has to stay here.
"You can't go! If you come with me then our daughter might become those demons next meal." answers Inuyasha with Kagome nodding her head in agreement.
"Use the scabbard if you find the baby or yourself in any danger ok?" spoke Inuyasha and after getting a nod from Kagome he was gone.
Inuyasha quickly dashes towards the entrance of the village, and soon enough he is joined by his longtime friend Miroku. Not say a word to each other the two pick up there pace as the demons in the northern sky start their descent towards the village. Holding the Tessaiga with both hands a winds wraps itself around the blade. Inuyasha just stares down the horde of demons that was coming down upon village. With a smirk on his face he raises Tessaiga in the air and slash it forward. A bright beam soon after shoots out of his sword and heads straight for the demons. The light connects with the demons and just like glass shattering the demons are disintegrated into nothing. However the victory is short as a giant Oni type demon smashes it way into village followed by another batch of lesser demons.
"Tsk come on Miroku let get rid of these demons once and for all!" yelled Inuyasha as he sped off towards the rampaging demons.
"I'm right behind you Inuyasha!" answered Miroku as he chased after Inuyasha until he noticed a lone girl be attacked by a band of demons. Acting quickly Miroku soon dispatched all the demons surrounding the young woman.
"Are you ok miss!?" asks Miroku with the young lady getting up from where she had fallen.
"Oh thank you Hoshi-Sama! I was afraid that my life would come to an end at the hands of those foul beasts." spoke the woman as she tries to walk towards Miroku but soon tripped.
Using his quick reflexes Miroku caught the dazed young woman in his arms before she could hit the ground. The young girl who was now in Miroku's arms soon tighten her grip on him. He could understand the girls fear as she was almost killed by those demons, but unless he goes fight alongside Inuyasha the demons would soon enough get an advantage thus putting the village at risk.
"I'd advise that you find a place to hide miss. I've got to go help the villagers exorcise these demons so please be at ease." Spoke Miroku, but it was to no avail as the girl grip on him tighten more to the point that it was hurting his shoulders.
"Please don't leave me here by myself…" whispers the women in a sinister voice. Soon enough Miroku was hypnotized by the girls unearthly red eyes, and with a smile she reveals her two long fangs as Miroku stares helplessly at her.
What is this! I can't move my body at all. Is she a demon!? No she something much worse than a demon. Thought Miroku as his captor just looked at him with her glowing red eyes.
Meanwhile Inuyasha had made it to the area where the Oni and the lesser demons were causing trouble. Not wasting any time at all Inuyasha sleighed two demons with a single swing of his sword. However he wasn't fast enough to react to the three demons that were charging towards him. A arrow sores through the air as it hit one of the demons causing it to disperse into nothing. Standing not too far from Inuyasha was Kaede with a longbow and a quiver on her back. Standing next to her carrying an extra quiver was a thirteen years old girl. She had brown colored eyes, raven colored hair, and was wearing a pink and white checkered Yukata. Inuyasha has known the girl quite well since she was the girl that traveled around with Sesshomaru. Not really having time to think about why they were out here Inuyasha swiftly executed a slash with his sword. Eliminating the demons with the raw Kenatsu coming from his sword. With the demons out of the way he quickly ran over to where Kaede and Rin were.
"What in the world are you two doing out here!? Don't you realize how dangerous it is out here!" yelled Inuyasha as the two just looked at him.
"We simply came here to help Inuyasha. As you can see this village is my home, and as it's protector I must drive these demons out." spoke Kaede with Rin just admiring the old woman will to fight.
"Don't be so stupid Kaede! If you push yourself too hard these demons really will kill you. Just go find some place to hide I'll take care of them." counters Inuyasha as he took a look at the Oni that was approaching them.
"Where is the priestess of this village! Come and show yourself before us!" booms the Oni's voice as he looks down at Inuyasha and friends.
"I'm Kaede. I am the priestess of this village what is your business here demon?" spoke Kaede as the Oni look down upon them.
"Do not mock me old woman! I'm looking for the priestess who was responsible for the destruction of the Shikon no Tama." counters the demon causing Inuyasha to worry a little.
"Sorry buddy but if your looking for her. Then your luck just ran out!" yelled Inuyasha holding the Tessaiga ready to launch his attack.
"Out of the way foolish Hanyo or I will crush you with my bare hands!" threaten the Oni with Inuyasha not moving an inch.
"Fine then die miserable mutt!" screams the Oni has he threw a powerful punch that threaten to crush our three companions.
"Heh the only one that going to die is you bastard! Kaze no Kizu!" Shouts Inuyasha as the bright beam that had slew the demons in the northern sky made a direct hit on the Oni.
(A.N Kaze no Kizu is the Japanese name for the Wind Scar technique. Translate into Scar of the Wind.)
The demons let out a scream as they are disintegrated by the blast released by the Kaze no Kizu. On the other hand the Oni who was strong enough to survive the attack, and he simply fell over as the blast had knocked him off his feet. Inuyasha simply looks around as he sees the village men trying their best to fend of the demons with their mortal weapons. However he would not have time to worry as he heard the Oni clumsily get back on his feet. With that Inuyasha would have to think of something else as it would seem that the Kaze no Kizu had little effect on him.
"Argghh! Curse you miserable Hanyo! I Swear I'll kill you!" shouts the Oni as he brings down a huge fist upon Inuyasha.
Inuyasha Easily catches the fist on his Tessaiga causing sparks to fly in very direction. Holding steadily under the pressure caused by the Oni's fist trying to smash on him. Inuyasha pushes back with his own strength causing the Oni's fist to retreat back. Using even more strength Inuyasha deflect the Oni's fist off his blade causing him to stumble back.
Not wasting any time Inuyasha jumps up and slashes the Oni in the neck with the Tessaiga's Kenatsu. This act cause the giant Oni to fall over and land on top of a nearby house.
Damn it all why are these demons attacking all of a sudden!? Plus Why is this bastard of a demon looking for Kagome!? Well whatever they're after they won't get it cause I'm going to pulverize all of them! thought Inuyasha as the Oni once again got up to fight with him. The behemoth simply charges over to were Inuyasha was as it was furious with Hanyo.
Inuyasha was preparing to do battle with the demon once again. When he suddenly caught the scent of Miroku's blood.
That Miroku's Blood! Damn it is Miroku in some kind of danger!? This is bad I won't know since I can't leave currently. What am I going to do!? Thought Inuyasha as the Oni threw a punch at him once again. Inuyasha simply once again caught the attack with Tessaiga, but it would seem that the Oni was pushing harder. Thus not allowing Inuyasha to deflect the blow as easily as before.
"Why won't you die you damn Hanyo!" shouts the Oni thus infuriating Inuyasha, and causing the blow to be deflected once again.
"Your really starting to irritate me you stupid demon!" counters Inuyasha as he slashes him with of bigger force of Kenatsu. There is so much force that it is enough to sever the beast left arm.
Arggh! My arm! My arm!" screams the Oni as he swings around the stump where his left arm use to be.
"Now Die! Kaze no Kizu!" shouts Inuyasha as the Oni is engulfed into the powerful force of the Kaze no Kizu. The smoke soon settle down to reveal the Oni still on his feet. However he has various cut marks on his body thanks to the Kaze no Kizu.
Damn what is this demon made of! Even after I blasted him with the Kaze no Kizu he still stands. What does it takes to kill this guy!? Thought Inuyasha as the Oni approached Inuyasha once more, but the Oni is soon knocked over when he gets hit in the face by a giant flying boomerang. Inuyasha recognizing the weapon turns around to find Sango standing next to Kaede and Rin.
"Go quickly Inuyasha! Find Miroku and help him out!" shouts Sango as she readies her weapons for another attack.
"Sango what in the world are you doing here!?" questions Inuyasha as he stand next to the former demon slayer.
"I couldn't stand by and watch this bloody battle any longer. So I decided to join you and help exterminate the demons." answers Sango as Inuyasha looks at her with disbelieve in his eyes.
"Are you crazy Sango!? If you're here then who's back at your house protecting your kids!?" shouts Inuyasha as he couldn't believe that she would abandon her children at home.
"Don't worry I took them to Goshinboku before I came here so they should be safe." answers Sango with the Oni finally rising to his feet.
"Please Inuyasha go find Miroku. I fears that he is in terrible dangers." spoke Sango as she runs off towards the Oni leaving him free to go find Miroku.
"You better not die before I get back you hear!" shouts Inuyasha as he goes off to go see what has happened to Miroku.
"Come back here you miserable Hanyo!" shouts the Oni as he tries to chase down Inuyasha but is soon hit in the leg by Sango's Hiraikotsu.
(A.N. Hiraikotsu translates into Boomerang Bone.)
"You can forget about going after Inuyasha! I'll be your opponent demon!" says Sango with Hiraikotsu returning to her hand.
"I'll kill you foolish wench!" counters the Oni as he uses his right fist to throw a punch at Sango, but she swiftly dodges out of the way and hit the Oni's right hand with her weapon.
Elsewhere back at Inuyasha's house. Kagome is using her sacred arrows to protect herself and her Tsukiko from the horde of oncoming demons. However she was quite worried about Inuyasha, and was hoping that her husband was safe. Kagome quickly drew another arrow, and let it sore purifying another batch of demons. Looking around Kagome soon caught the sight of something that she thought didn't exist anymore. Is that the light from the Shikon no Tama!? It can't be it shouldn't exist anymore!? Thought Kagome as she looks at the light coming from another part of the village. Kagome didn't really know what she should do. She couldn't really just leave the house as that would put her child in serious danger, but on the other hand she could just leave that light that she saw alone. Suddenly Kagome got an idea on how she could go and investigate that light. Quickly going inside Kagome sat the Tessaiga scabbard in the cot that the baby was resting in. Be safe Tsukiko! Mommy will be back real soon I promise. Thought Kagome as she quickly went to go investigate the light.
Meanwhile Miroku was in serious trouble. He could hear the sound of his own blood being drained from his body. To go along with this he had felt a sharp pain in his neck. When his captor had titled her head towards his neck. Urghh.. I'm starting to feel light headed! Is this creature planning to drink all of my blood!? Thought Miroku as the woman continued to drink his blood. Suddenly however Miroku's assailant soon let go of him as she was almost cut in half by Inuyasha's sword.
"You ok Miroku!?" asks Inuyasha as he helps the monk up to his feet. He soon notice fang marks on the side of Miroku's neck.
"Thanks for the help Inuyasha. For a minute I thought I was done for." said Miroku who was getting back on his feet.
"I presume that your are Inuyasha are you not?" asks the mysterious woman licking the stray drip of Miroku's blood from her right fang.
"And what if I am!?" spat Inuyasha tighten his grip upon the Tessaiga. He didn't know why but being near this person really made him uneasy.
"Well my name Caylin. I've come looking for the Miko responsible for the Shikon no Tama's destruction. Since I've found you Inuyasha I assume the Miko can't be too far away." explains Caylin as she approaches Inuyasha and Miroku.
"Miroku go help Sango out with the Oni. I'll stay here and defeat this demon." spoke Inuyasha with Miroku agreeing with him. Since Miroku can see that he was no match for this sinister foe.
"Be careful Inuyasha this foe is quite cunning." warns Miroku as he leaves Inuyasha to deal with this menace.
"Well I hope your ready to die cause you pick the wrong place to come pick a fight." says Inuyasha as he brings his sword down on Caylin. However she simply blocked the Tessaiga with the back of her wrist. Soon after she deflects him away from her with no effort.
"Is that the best you can do? If it is then I'm afraid you don't stand a chance against me." comments Caylin as she waits for Inuyasha's next attack.
"We'll soon see about that! Kaze no Kizu!" shouts Inuyasha with the Tessaiga releasing the attack upon Caylin. Caylin not really fearing the attack put her hand in front of her and catches the Kaze no Kizu. Using just a little bit of effort she soon deflect the Kaze no Kizu away from her shocking Inuyasha in the process.
"No way that impossible…" whispers Inuyasha in disbelieve. Caylin on the other hand didn't really looks impressed as she make her way towards Inuyasha.
"Is that all you got Inuyasha. I'm truly disappointed in you then. I had heard that you were strong, but the only thing strong about you is that sword and that it. With your sword useless against me what do plan to do now?" asks Caylin as Inuyasha backs away from her knowing that his Kaze no Kizu is utterly useless against his foe.
This can't be happening it not possible. The Kenatsu of the Tessaiga wasn't able to cut her, and the Kaze no Kizu… She deflected the Kaze no Kizu with one hand! Just what kind of demon is she!?" Thought Inuyasha as Caylin continues to approach him but she soon vanished from his sight. He suddenly felt a fist ram into his stomach, and is soon after sent flying through the air crashing into a shack afterwards. Crashing through the wall the shack soon collapses do to the sheer force of when he crashed into it. Inuyasha soon emerged out of the rubble panting heavily after losing his breath from being punched so hard. Standing up on his wobbly legs he held the Tessaiga in a defense stance. He eyes scans the area for his opponent, but he is soon kicked in the head by Caylin. The force of the kick sends Inuyasha bouncing across the ground ending when he crashes into the back of a house. Standing up once again he desperately looks for his opponent while holding Tessaiga in a defensive stance.
Damn she so fast! My eyes can't keep up with her blinding movement! What am I suppose to do against such a fast opponent!? Thought Inuyasha with his eyes scanning the area for Caylin. Caylin soon however appears once again in front of Inuyasha ready to punch him in the face, but she is denied her punch when a figure crashes in front of him causing her to back away a little. There standing in front of Inuyasha was no other than Sesshomaru his older brother. Having an unreadable expression Caylin just stares at Sesshomaru as she wasn't expecting him to show up.
Meanwhile Sango wasn't have any luck in defeating the Oni. No matter how many times she hit him with Hiraikotsu. It would seem that her weapon would not cut through the Oni's flesh. After being knocked down again by Hiraikotsu power the Oni let out an intimidating roar as he was sick of Sango's meddling. The Oni Charges towards her with his fist raised high. He was going to crush her and that would be it. However he is soon hit in the eye by one of Kaede's sacred arrows. The Oni cries in pain as he puts his hand over his eye shouting curses at the group below him.
"Ah Mark my word humans I'll kill you all! I'll kill everyone of you I swear!" shouts the Oni as he approaches Sango, Rin, and Kaede.
"Sorry pal but your luck just ran out!" cries Miroku as he throws four O-fudas that hit the Oni head. Thus the O-fudas not on paralyzes him, but it would seem that they cause him a great deal of pain too.
"Quickly Sango let me place a few O-fudas on Hiraikotsu it might be the only way to defeat him." says Miroku as Sango rushes over to him.
"What make you think that Hiraikotsu will be able to cut him after you put your O-fudas on?" asks Sango with Miroku putting four O-fudas on the flat surface of Hiraikotsu.
"My O-fudas seem to cause him great pain, and if that true then they'll be able to give your weapon the edge it need to tear through his flesh." explains Miroku as he hands his wife her weapon.
"Damn you to hell you cursed monk!" shouts the Oni as he tears the O-fudas that were on his face off of him.
"It about time that for you do go down! Hiraikotsu!" shouts Sango throwing her weapon with all her might.
Hiraikotsu soars through the air as the O-fudas powers it up giving it a thin layer of spiritual energy, and like Miroku had predicted it was able to tear through the Oni's flesh chopping his head clean off. The Oni's head slowly falls to the ground as he shouts curses at Miroku and Sango, but his head is soon shot through by a sacred arrow courtesy of Kaede of course. The Oni's headless body soon fall to the ground lifeless and, soon after the flesh turns to ash leaving nothing but bones. Sango let out a sigh of relieve as she catches her weapon with Miroku walking next to his wife.
"Phew I'm sure glad that over." comments Sango as she give her husband a warm hug. However while hugging him she soon see the two fang marks that were on the side of Miroku's neck.
"Miroku where did you get that bite wound from." asks Sango with a worried face, but Miroku just holds up his hand up as he explains to his wife what happen.
"For now I think we should gather up the remaining villagers and evacuate the village immediately." explains Miroku as Sango and Kaede nod there heads in agreement.
"Judging by what you have told me Miroku. It would seem that woman was responsible for bringing the demons here." spoke Kaede as she tries to understand why demons would attack this quite village.
"I'm worried about what you said earlier too Kaede about the Oni looking for Kagome. Could that woman's objective have something to do with Kagome?" spoke Miroku causing Sango to worry about her dear friends.
"For now let get the villagers out of here. Then Miroku and I will come back to help Inuyasha slay that demon." says Sango as she refuse to let Kagome be harmed or captured by a demon.
Still the yoki that was surrounding that Oni was disturbing. It was the exact same yoki radiating from that woman. I sure hope that your safe Inuyasha. Thought Miroku as he Sango, Kaede, and Rin started to gather up the remaining villagers for evacuation.
That it for the prologue sort of like a cliffhanger huh. However who is this mysterious woman? Why is she possibly after Kagome and can Inuyasha protect her? What about Tsukiko who Kagome left all alone in their house? Finally what was that light that Kagome saw that was similar to the Shikon no Tama? The rest of the Prologue will appear in flashbacks from past Character that Hitomi meets. So the next Chapter onward will follow Hitomi as she tries to find out her true identity. Until the next chapter see ya.