Chapter 4
It was early the next morning when Kagome and Madara had awoken. "I guess we should get going" stated Kagome as she kissed him on the cheek. Before she could turn around Madara went and kissed her deeply in order to reassure her that everything was going to be okay. "Come on koi, let's go" They both went downstairs where Garra, Temari, and Kankuro were all waiting to leave. The rest of the Akatsuki members came down and said their goodbyes, "Don't fucking die, you got that chibi" Hidan said with a smile. "I have not been chibi for over a year Hidan-san" stated Kagome "You are chibi compared to us" stated Kisame. "It's not that I am short, you guys are just too tall" retorted Kagome. "Kagome we made this for you" said Konan as she handed her eleven different charms connected to a bracelet. "You won't forget us, un" said Deidara. "How could I, you guys leave an impressionable aura behind" stated Kagome as she took the charm bracelet. The charm bracelet was silver and the eleven charms were also silver in different shapes: a shark (Kisame), a small puppet (Sasori), an origami shaped shuriken (Konan), an Uchiha fan (Itachi), a snake (Orochimaru), a scalpel (Kabuto), a dollar bill (Kakuzu), a plant (Zetsu), a bomb (Deidara), a scythe (Hidan), and an earring (Pein). "I won't take it off" as she put it on and embraced Konan. Then the three sand ninja, Kagome and Madara set out on their two day journey to Suna.
"It is way too hot in the desert. How do you guys handle it?" asked Kagome. "We grew up in it. So I guess we're used to it" stated Temari. Garra, Temari, and Kankuro were all riding Mizuki and Kagome and Madara were on Koro. They had completed the first day with little to no trouble at all. They were halfway through the second day when Kagome sensed something similar to Naraku, yet different. "Something is headed this way" she stated as she looked in the direction. A moment later a demon appeared, "Another Naraku incarnation along with his Saimyoushou" stated Kagome while molding her chakra into kunai and striking through the Saimyoushou. "My master does not wish for you to come any further" stated the incarnation. "Your master doesn't get to make the rules" stated Kagome "what kind of demon did he make this time" asked Madara. "You do not need to know, but I shall tell you that my name is Tatsuo." His name means dragon-man. I wonder if he will have dragon like capabilities thought Kagome. "Get to Suna. I will deal with him" stated Kagome. "I am staying" stated a very stubborn Madara. "As are we" stated the rest. "Very well, get ready" stated Kagome.
The fight was tedious, Kagome could absorb his fire and ice attacks, as well as his lightning attacks. "This is taking too long" Madara stated as he once again did a fire jutsu. "Get back" stated Kagome as she summoned Ryuukossei. "So who do I get to destroy" stated Ryuukossei "That's a nasty creation, you've done well holding him off this long. I will need you to release a strong lightning and fire attack" stated Ryuukossei as he prepared for an attack. Meanwhile, Garra, Temari, and Kankuro were dealing with some lesser demons that had shown up, "Temari, on your left" however, Temari did not move in time as it bit into her and she passed out. At that moment Garra called forth Shukaku to deal with the minions. Shukaku made quick work of the lesser demons. "Hang on Temari. It will be okay" stated Kankuro with worry in his eyes.
Back with Tatsuo, Ryuukossei readied his attack, while Kagome pulled her sword charm and began an incantation. Madara readied his fire jutsu. "Release your attacks now" as Ryuukossei charged Tatsuo. "Lightning Strike. Katon Goukakyuu no Jutsu." With their attacks combined Tatsuo was defeated. "My master I have failed" Kagome then purified his remains. "Until next time priestess" Ryuukossei then vanished.
It wasn't long before they came upon Suna. They headed directly for the Kazekage's tower, destroying the lesser demons along the way. "Naraku, show yourself. This ends now" spat out Kagome. No sooner had she said that hordes of demons came flying at the group. She quickly put up a barrier. "I can't keep this barrier up forever. We need to end this" stated Kagome as she got her tessens ready. While keeping the barrier in tact she released her attack on the lesser demons "PURITY TORNADO" and with that a tornado infused with her reiki was blown towards the lesser demons purifying them on contact.
"Oh Ka-Go-Me, you are just no fun destroying my friends" stated Naraku darkly. His aura was almost suffocating. "You have no friends, just pawns Naraku" retorted Kagome as she readied herself. Madara and the others got ready as well. Shukaku was ready to go as soon as he could. "Shukaku I see that you have betrayed me" said Naraku with his eyes narrowed in his direction. "I was never on your side to begin with, hanyou" stated Shukaku. At that moment everything happened rather quickly. Naraku had created multiple clones of himself, which were very much solid and didn't disappear easily. Kagome and Madara were dealing with the original Naraku, while the others dealt with the clones.
-Garra 30 minutes into the fight-
"This is getting pointless" Garra stated. "Ku ku ku, don't you enjoy games" Naraku chided.
"This ends now: Sand Burial" Naraku was trapped and Shukaku was readying his attack and Garra gave him the signal to attack. Shukaku attacked the Naraku puppet with full force and he was no more.
-Temari and Kankuro's fight-
"We have to do something" stated Kankuro "We can't last forever"
"Aim for his heart" stated Temari as she readied her fan. Kankuro released his puppet Crow and he pierced through the puppets heart just as Temari released her attack. The puppet was down and out for the count.
-Madara and Kagome: One hour into the fight-
"We need to finish this" Kagome stated to Madara. He nodded. The fight had been drawing on for too long and if they wanted the village in tact they needed to attack quickly to avoid further damage. "Kagome, erect a barrier that keeps us and him in so nothing gets out" Kagome did as suggested and erected a barrier. "Now, Naraku you cannot flee. Someone is going to die today and that will be you" Madara stated while changing over to his demonic side. Madara had ironically enough received So'unga for a sword. Madara readied So'unga and Kagome readied her attack. Once they both reached a point where they needed to release their attacks they did. The attack Kagome released was very powerful; it consisted of a tornado made of fire, ice, and earth. "TRI-ELEMENT TORNADO" Madara chose the right moment to run forward just behind the tornado, ready to strike at the precise moment. "DRAGON TWISTER" The attacks combined eradicated Naraku from this plane. It seems that as we encounter him more and more we have to use stronger attacks thought Kagome as she sensed his spirit leaving the plane. I will think on this more later. Kagome let down her barrier and then sensed Temari's condition.
Kagome and Madara sped to the hospital wing to where Temari was, "Excuse me, you can't go in there" a medic nin was trying to hold Kagome back and failing miserably. "Let her in" commanded Garra. "Yes. Kazekage" Kagome sped toward Temari and immediately began to heal her. "She has a lot of miasma in her system. I am going to need a specific set of herbs boiled" she gave the list to Kankuro and he set out to do as instructed. Kagome continued to heal and purify the miasma from Temari. Temari was completely healed but she was still weak due to the miasma. Kankuro had returned with the boiled herbs. "Put them in a cup and have her drink a cupful every two hours" Kagome instructed "I have done what I can. The rest is up to her and the herbs" Kagome then collapsed from exhaustion, with Madara right there to catch her. "Follow me, you guys can rest here" Garra stated as he began to walk away. Madara and Kagome rested and it would be a week before Temari had enough strength to move around.
"Temari, just because I cleared you doesn't mean you are at full strength yet" stated Kagome as she did a final check for any miasma.
"I know I will wait a month before taking any serious missions" stated Temari. "Well, your body is rid of the miasma, so you don't need to drink the herbs anymore" stated Kagome. "Good because that herbal concoction was nasty" stated Temari happy that she no longer had to stomach that stuff. "The more bitter, the better" stated Kagome as she watched Temari head out the door. "Yeah, whatever you say" said Temari as she disappeared.
A month had gone by a Temari was given the go ahead to accept missions and Kagome and Madara were preparing to leave for the Western Lands to spend some time with her family. "I really do hope that we do make it to Aniki's castle this time. I would like some time off before I go gallivanting off on another adventure" stated Kagome as they made their way to the mirror. "You will see your brother. Believe it" stated Naruto, who had come to say goodbye to Kagome. "Thanks Naruto. Your enthusiasm is much appreciated as always" said Kagome as she embraced him. Madara meanwhile was mumbling to himself about how she is always hugging other guys. Kagome noticing just shook her head and went next to him, "Are you ready?" "Yes, have you finished your goodbyes" "Of course. Oh no wait I have something for Naruto" she said as she quickly went for an extremely large package. "Naruto, this is from my mother" and she handed said package to Naruto. "Oh my gosh. Your mother is the best." The package contained a rather large amount of ramen. Everyone just shook their heads and watched as the two went through the mirror. All the while Kagome was hoping that they would land in the Western Palace; however, fate has a different opinion.
When the light faded they had found themselves in the middle of a battlefield.
"This is just great. Those two need better landing sights" stated an exasperated Kagome, while dodging left and right. "Maybe they think you can handle whatever comes your way koi" as he too dodged. "We need to get out of the way" The two then leapt at incredible speed out of the way into the nearest tree.
(PART THREE IS NOW UP)