Chapter 3:
"So, what you are saying,is this Demon Aku has been terrorizing your family for centuries,flung you from the past into the future,and now you have traveled again back into the past using the bone-eater's Well,and this Aku has followed you in?" Kaede Asked. Jack nodded slowly.
"Yes..And I am afraid now that I have arrived here,I have put you all in jeopardy. I believe I have overstayed my welcome and I must leave.." Jack stated flatly. Michiru jumped up and put his hand on Jack's Shoulders.
"There's nothing to fear Jack. You might not realize it,but all of us here are experienced with Fighting demons." Michiru spoke with a certain calming tone in his voice. His sister next to him nodded. Sango Stood up and Readied her Boomerang for battle. Jack marveled at the weapon.
"That is an amazing weapon Miss Sango. What is it?" Jack Asked the female warrior.
"Oh My hiraikotsu?" She looked over at the weapon in her hands with a smile. "It's my best weapon, I forged it using the bones of other demons that my family had Slain. You see,my family are all demon Slayers,it is our job to eliminate the evil demons,so this Aku you speak of will be destroyed easily!" She said with a happy smile.
"But I ah-" Jack tried to start but Michiru interrupted.
"And If that isn't enough to convince you, you also have us! Me and My sister both have the power of Shikigami in us!" Michiru stated happily.
"Shikigami?" Jack Asked. He had heard about Shikigami before,but again only in legends.
"and With my Shikiga by my side, we'll be able to destroy any foe,including Aku!" Michiru continued. He took out An amazing sword that Looked like it could slice through anything. Jack shook his head.
"Please I-" Jack tried to start again,but miroku interrupted this time.
"Also, if nothing else can work, we have my sutras and my wind tunnel." Miroku stated with a calm sereness,but his voice also had a sad tone to it,making jack wonder about it.
"You don't Sound very happy about using this "Wind tunnel" Monk.." Jack replied. Miroku turned his head down to his left palm.
"this Wind tunnel is a curse inflicted upon my hand. When i unravel the beads from my hand, I can suck almost anything up inside it with An incredible force." Miroku explained to him.
"You mean like a black hole?" Jack suggested. Sango and Miroku raised their eyebrows but michiru and Kaname nodded a bit.
"You could say that Jack,but I'd say the wind Tunnel is a little weaker,but not by much" Michiru offered his explanation. Jack's Eyes widened. That was an incredible power to have on your side.
"You Must be very lucky to have this power monk" Jack Said happily,but he immediately knew he had said the wrong thing. the feeling had shifted into something darker.
"Umm..please,i didn't mean any offense.." Jack said,trying to remedy his mistake,whatever it was. Miroku shook his head a little.
"It's not that..the fact is the wind tunnel is still a curse..The more I use the Wind tunnel, the bigger it becomes..Eventually..I will no longer be able to contain the wind tunnel..and the curse will spread..Eventually, this wind tunnel Will turn on me and swallow me instead.." Miroku explained to Jack. If it was possible,Jack's Eyes widened Even further.
"Wh-Who is responsible for placing this Curse on you Monk?" Jack Asked.
Before Miroku answered, The straw door burst open and two figures walked into the room. Jack Jumped up quickly.
"Where is it?!" A male voice growled at them. "Where's the jewel Shard?!" It barked out. The male walked into the room and started sniffing around. The male had very long silvery Hair and Golden Eyes which were scrunched up at the moment. He was wearing a Dark red Kimono and a necklace that had small fangs on it. but the most interesting feature about this character was that he had two Dog ears instead of human Ears. The female that followed behind him Groaned a bit and walked in as well. She Had Very long dark hair and brown eyes. Her outfit was more or less like Michiru's and Kaname's. She had a Bow and Arrow behind on her and held it loosely. The Male Stood up and Turned to Jack,frowning.
"Alright, tell us who the hell you are!" The Male Snarled at him. Jack stood back, a little intimidated by this figure. The Girl Growled at the dog Person and said.
"INUYASHA,SIT!"
immediately, the man called inuyasha Smashed His face into the ground,his head going right through the wood. Jack Winced a little in sympathy,and The woman walked up to him.
"I am so sorry for Inuyasha's Behaviour. He's extremely Stubborn and brash. My Name is Kagome Higurashi,and you are?" The woman spoke to him,smiling with a gleeful expression.
"uhh..I am Jack. It is very nice to meet you both.." Jack stated. Inuyasha got back up and Growled.
"I don't care who this guy is! I can smell him and he has the same smell as Kagome,Michiru and Kaname! He came from the well,so that means he must have a Jewel shard!" He Barked out.
Everyone Jumped a bit when he said that and looked at Jack.
"Is it true?" Shippo Asked Jack.
"You Really have a Jewel Shard?" Miroku added.
"Could we see it?" Sango finished.
Jack hesitated for a moment and reached into his robe. there,he pulled out the small Pink Jewel fragment. It glowed faintly in the firelight and they gasped, and they looked over to kagome,who appeared to be studying it.
"can i see it for a second?" Kagome asked. Jack's eye twitched a bit at this question,but he nodded slowly and placed it in Kagome's Hand. She clasped it tight and closed her eyes for a second.
"What is she doing?" Jack asked Michiru Quietly.
"Oh,Kagome is a priestess,like Lady Kaede, She is able to tell if a Jewel Shard is real or not." Michiru Explained. Inuyasha Snuffed.
"It has to be real! This guy wouldn't be able to Pass through the well if it wasn't!" Inuyasha growled out. Kagome opened her eyes and nodded.
"Yep! this one is definitely real,and it's perfectly pure! this man doesn't have any darkness in his body whatsoever!" Kagome Stated,her eyes widening. everyone looked over at Jack.
"But how is this possible?" Kaede asked. "Every being on earth has both a light side and a dark side to them."
"Well..uh..you see..While I was traveling..Aku used my inner darkness to create a separate Jack..He thought that the only thing that would defeat me,would be myself..But..after awhile I defeated him..and my darkness was extinguished.."Jack explained softly.
"Aku huh?" Inuyasha asked with a bored expression. "What is that some kind of pathetic demon we have to go kill now?"
"Inuyasha, Jack actually explained to us about this Aku. He could be very threatening,and im sure naraku has already Met him." Kaname explained to him. "We have to hurry and find one of the two now before they meet!"
"Naraku?" Jack asked,a little confused. Had Aku combined with someone already or something?
Just then, A villager appeared,scared.
"Please help us!" He shouted,scared. "A demon is destroying the forest and nobody can lay a finger on them!"
Jack jumped up and ran up to the old man.
"please sir! you must lead me to the demon!" Jack insisted,but inuyasha scoffed again.
"Relax Ponytail, there's no way a human like you with that sword could possibly kill a demon. Leave this to us.
"INuyasha! Jack slayed a Centipede monster all by himself without any help to save shippo's life!" sango cried out,but Inuyasha ignored her.
"Yeah,yeah. c'mon old man, show us the way." Inuyasha growled at the man. He turned and inuyasha followed the old man out,leaving the others Alone. Jack turned to the others.
"I must go and assist him. thank you again for your hospitality." Jack bowed before running out.
Before he took a few more steps though, the straw door opened and Michiru,kaname,Miroku,Kagome,Sango and Shippo Came out.
"We're not missing this battle!" Michiru Stated happily.
"Kirara,please transform." Sango asked as she pet the cat demon. Kirara nodded and Jumped down. Kirara was engulfed in flame and within seconds, a giant cat that was about 20 times the size of Kirara appeared from the flames. this Kirara had razor sharp large fangs. Jack leaped back,scared at first,but a loud rumbling purr came from Kirara and jack re-approached her.
"Wow.." Jack said,astonished. He stroked Kirara's fur and she purred more. Jack watched as Sango, and Kagome leaped up on Kirara's Back.
"Hop on Jack. Kirara's very strong and can carry all three of us." Sango Said as she moved a bit for Jack to sit down. Jack looked Puzzled at first,but nodded slowly and climbed onto kirara's back.
"But what about the monk and fox-child?" Jack Asked her.
Shippo leaped up onto Miroku's Shoulder and smiled. "Miroku is very fast. He'll be able to keep up with us no sweat~" He explained to Jack.
"Then what about Michiru and Kaname?" Jack asked again,looking back at the twins. He was astonished to see that two pentagrams had appeared under the twins bodies. Were they using their shikigami?
"Oh overflowing blue sky.." They both chanted into the air." Sheathe me in the driving wind! Swift Blue Sky!" their bodies began to glow a faint blue as their bodies lifted into the air as it there was no gravity for them. Jack Shook his head. Were there no end to these surprises? demons,flying children,monks and priests and priestesses. This was going to be weird..
"Alright Kirara! let's move!" sango commanded her faithful pet. Kirara roared and leapt into the sky,running along the air. Miroku took off after them and the Kururugi's Blasted off,flying next to Kirara.
After a while, the Old man stopped and Inuyasha looked around.
"Alright old man,where's the demon?! I can smell Naraku all over the place!" Inuyasha Growled out. The old man didn't answer him. Inuyasha raised his eyebrow and walked over to the old man.
"Hey,you old geezer,don't tell me you fell asleep on me-WAGH!" Inuyasha Jumped back. He had touched the old man's shoulder to find the old man collapsed and his body literally fell Apart. He looked at the entrails to see they were filled with a foamy substance,and he growled to himself.
"SHIT!" He yelled out. "This is another one of naraku's Traps!"
Inuyasha looked behind him to see Kirara landing behind him and them jumping off. The kururugi twins landed next to them and miroku slightly later,panting.
"What did you bring him for?! He's Useless!" Inuyasha Barked,glaring at Jack. Jack moved towards INuyasha and spoke in a calm,but battle-ready voice.
"I know you may not believe me,but i will prove I can be a powerful asset to your team." He replied. Inuyasha Scoffed.
"I'd love to see that happen!" Inuyasha barked back.
"As would I.." A cold female voice. And then, Multiple shockwaves flew towards the group. JAck jumped easily above them, Inuyasha Grabbed kagome and Shippo and jumped over them as well. The kururugi's Flashstepped around them and miroku bounced them off with his staff. Kirara and Sango Flew above them and Kirara Snarled at the woman who shot them.
"Kagura!" Michiru snarled at the wench. Jack Didn't know what was going on,but he knew this woman was evil.
"I don't care who you are Woman, but we have no business with you,please leave us." Jack spoke calmly to her,trying to persuade her. Kagura Only Laughed at Jack,thinking it was something cute.
"Oh That's Rich, me leaving just because you ask me to. You really try to see the good in everyone,don't you Jack?" Kagura spoke softly,but her voice was tinged with ice. Jack's eyes widened.
"How is it you know my name!" Jack said fiercely to her. Kagura only did a small laugh,her dark purplish-red eyes glaring into him while she smirked.
"Why..Because he told me of course,young samurai~" She stated holding back an evil laugh. She pointed up and Everyone looked up. From the Sky, A Tower of Darkness Shot out and smashed into the ground,sending everyone Flying back. The Darkness Crackled with purple energy,and Jack looked up at the now familiar fiery dark Eyes and crooked Teeth
"Aku.." He growled to himself. He knew Aku was back,but he didn't realize how early they would be meeting.
"Yes Samurai! It is I! Aku! The Lord of All Darkness and Evil! conqurer of all living-"
"Shut up!" Inuyasha shouted out. Aku looked Down at Inuyasha,who was standing next to Jack now.
"Hmmm..The samurai has made friends with a dog..I wonder~" Aku smirked and raised his hand and a dog treat appeared in his hand.
"You want the biscuit boy?~ You want the biscuit?~" Aku said with a lilt in his voice. Inuyasha Glared and Jumped up. His claws grew and he sliced the Hand. Aku Growled as Inuyasha fell back to the ground.
"Never feed a biting Dog~" Inuyasha Stated,and Everyone laughed at that,including jack,who let out a Chuckle.
"Fool! You think you are a match for me?! You are nothing more than a mongrel! But enough of this! Jack! I am here to steal your sacred Jewel Shard!" Aku Yelled while he pointed at Jack. it was then that Kagome began to speak up.
"Uh guys.." Kagome Began "I can sense the Shikon Jewel inside of him! He has all of Naraku's Shards!"
"WHAT?!" Everyone shouted at her,except Jack. Aku looked at Kagome and rubbed his black fingers against his Chin.
"Kagura..who is that woman, and Why can she see my Jewel shards?" Aku asked the sorceress below him.
"That is Kagome..She Is a Priestess,giving her the power to see them. She's very good at tracking them" Kagura answered.
"I see..Well..Why don't we have some Fun Samurai!" Aku Yelled out. He took out a Yellow ball and threw it up into the air. instantly,hundreds of what appeared to be Yellow and purple insects shot out of it and surrounded Aku and Kagura.
"Saimyosho!" Sango and Michiru yelled out.
"Oh no!" Kaname chipped in. "If Miroku sucks up the Saimyosho with his wind Tunnel, He will be poisoned!"
"Now Samurai! Watch as I make these bugs more than a threat to you!" Aku declared. He then raised his fingers and black goop shot out of them. they hit the saimyosho and they all Fell to the ground. The goop then began to form and the saimyosho Transformed Into what appeared to be Giant insect warriors. They had bodies of what appeared to be Men bodies,but they had giant stingers in the back and their heads were still of the saimyosho.
"Ick! Those things are disgusting!" Kagome Commented. Jack cringed a bit and Aku Laughed.
"You see samurai With the power of the sacred Jewel,I can do anything now!" Aku yelled out.
"I've had enough of you!" Inuyasha Yell as he grabbed his sword. What came out of that sheathe took Jack's Breath away.
It was a magnificent Glowing Fang! Jack watched as the blade swished and cut through the air. Inuyasha Raised the blade above the air and then smashed it into the ground.
"Taste my WIND SCAR!" He yelled out as Golden shockwaves ripped through the ground, they tore through several of the saimyosho demons and headed towards Kagura.
"Dance of the Dragon!" She Yelled out and summoned a twister. it sucked up the wind scar and both Disappeared. INuyasha suddenly hit the ground,coughing.
"Oh god..the stench coming from that Thing!" Inuyasha moaned out. The miasma seeped from the Saimyosho and spread around the Group. Jack,kagome,michiru,kaname,miroku and sango began to Cough.
"Let me take care of this!" Michiru commanded. His sister joined in as they closed their eyes and put their hands together. The two pentagrams appeared again under them.
" Oh overflowing blue sky, rain us down with your blessing! Blue sky purification!" Michiru and Kaname commanded. The two then raised their hands and rain began to fall down on them,clearing out the miasma and they could each take a deep breath. Jack took his moment and took out his gleaming samurai sword. With the purification around him now, he sliced through The saimyosho Demon Quickly one after another.
"HIRAIKOTSU!" Sango Yelled out. She Threw her boomerang and it sliced through More Of them. Inuyasha Charged in after jack and they started Cutting them down. Kagome Shot An Arrow filled with Spiritual Energy and it blasted through more of them Miroku and shippo stayed back because of the miasma still protruding. even the purification wouldnt help if miroku was close enough to one. Finally, they were back down to Just Aku and Kagura.
"hmph.." Aku said. but he smirked. "Thanks for your time Jack, I had a great time~"
"Aku, your reign of tyranny is over.." Jack spoke to the darkness. He ran towards Aku and Jumped up at the face of Aku.
"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" Jack yelled as he plunged his sword down. Unfortunately there was nothing there, as aku had seeped into the ground. Everyone turned around To where Aku was behind the group. He grew an evil smirk. He shot his hands down and two bolts of energy Hit Kagome and Kaname.
"AAAAAAAAAGH!" They both shouted as they writhed in agony.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha Yelled as he tried to run to his friend.
"Kaname!" Michiru shouted as he tried his best to run over to his sister. Both of them were blown back however as a dark purple orb appeared around them.
Both kaname and Kagome were left unconcious as the orb traveled up to Aku's palm. Aku then transformed into a giant bird and his claws Reached around the orb. A tornado Wrapped around the group of heroes and momentarily blinded them. When Jack Was able to see again, he noticed Kagura and Aku Extremely far away,their prisoners in tow.
Both Michiru and INuyasha Shouted out to them,but nothing happend.
"Aku..You have really drawn the line this time.." Jack Growled,gritting his teeth.