Do not own Inuyasha.
Battle
Four days later found the group outside a strange village. The village gave Miroku and Kagome a creepy vibe. The demons in the party stated flat out that they would not venture further in, but not able to explain why. Sango and Kohaku were also apprehensive of going in. There was just one problem, Kagome sensed that last shard ahead in the village.
"I am not afraid." Kagome whispered, trying to boost her confidence.
"Rin will go with you Lady Kagome. Rin is not afraid either." she said, hearing Kagome.
Kagome smiled down at Rin and grabbed her hand. Kagome looked to Sesshomaru. He gave a nod. Sango grabbed Kagome's other hand, startling her. Sango smiled at her, Kagome relaxed and giggled. All three girls took a deep breath and stepped forward.
Kohaku followed behind them, his weapon in his hand and mask on. His eyes darted everywhere. The further into the village they went, the eerier it became. Sango's hand rested on her boomerang, the deeper they stepped, the tighter her grip became. It was Rin who broke the silence.
"Where is everyone?" Rin questioned with a whisper.
"I don't know Rin." Kagome answered, just as quiet.
"Where do you sense the shard?" Sango asked.
"There." Kagome answered, pointing left.
The four veered in that direction, suddenly the ground rumbled and the earth exploded out. Kagome pulled Rin into her. Sango let go of Kagome's hand and got into a battle stance. When the dirt settled, a giant snake demon was lurking over them. Its tongue flicked out and in, its tail wiggled back and forth. A second and third explosion startled Rin and Kagome, both crouched down and clung to each other. Kagome heard a chain go by, followed by a shout of 'Hiraikotsu!'
"Keep the other two distracted, while I get the ressst of the jewel." a voice said.
Kagome and Rin heard the skirmish happening around them. The rattle of Kohaku's chain scythe, the whoosh of Sango's boomerang. Both kept low, Rin protected in Kagome's arms.
"Hello there pretties. Such tasssting looking morselsss." the voice spoke.
Kagome looked up, the snake demon from before. Sango and Kohaku were fighting two others.
"You have the jewel correct? Give it to me and I will make it painlessss." the voice said.
"I will never give you the jewel." Kagome said, looking in its eyes.
"I will get it anyway. I will eat you and the little one. I will make it ssslow and painful. I will enjoy your sssuffering, I will reveal in it. Your screamsss will bring me much pleasssure." the voice said, then he lunged.
A second later three screams rang out in the village, an agonizing cry. A wave of purifying energy washed over the village. The demons of the pack felt the effects on the outskirts. Sesshomaru disappeared an instant later.
He reappeared next to Kagome, sword draw. Sango and Kohaku were a distance apart, both were panting. The pulse purified all three. Kagome looked between Sango and Kohaku, then looked down at Rin.
"You alright?" Kagome asked, a weariness to her voice.
"Rin is fine." she replied.
"Good." she said, then collapsed.
Sesshomaru caught her before she hit the ground. He lifted her up and carried her bridal style. Sango and Kohaku rushed to her as well.
"She is alright. The wave was powerful, we felt it even at the outskirts." Sesshomaru explained.
Side note:
I don't really think Sesshomaru would stay behind, even with a ominous aura. But I am certain that he would want to give Kagome the opportunity to test herself. He would not interfere in Rin's choice to go either, as shown in the series that he is fine with her doing as she pleases. Afterall sometimes in letting our children grow up, we have to allow them to make their own mistakes. We learn more from our mistakes then we do from our accomplishments.