Oroan - (Guyana) Demon of the eclipse

Takeshi- Japanese name meaning "fierce, violent," hence "warrior."

That is the villain. I researched around and it is said that Touga is over 3,000 years old, and I am concluding that Sesshomaru is over 2,000 years old.

Chapter 8

The figure ignored the outburst from the brash half demon and remained in that spot, looking at one of them. Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes, deciding that he has had enough of his time being wasted. "I would suggest you state your reasons for being here demon. I grow tired of your silence."

Kagome whimpered in a combination of her pain from the wounds as her adrenaline went out the door and the almost suffocating darkness outside of the barrier. She felt the demon that held her; hold her tighter as they spared her a glance before looking back up at the still form as he heard them begin chuckling. Kagome snuggled into the pelt, wishing it could hide her as she squeezed her eyes shut, moving so she can turn away from the evil demon up in the sky, instead breathing in the masculine scent of the demon that held her.

"It would be wise that you heed our warnings. Now answer, who are you and what is your purpose here?" The dog demon demanded. Biting back a growl when he did not like the place the demon's eyes watched. They may not be able to actually see their eyes but they could still use other senses to figure that out.

They seemed to be straightening themselves out as they felt the wave of pride roll over them. "I am Takeshi, an Oroan. I have finally been released from my 3,000 years of imprisonment. My terror over Japan shall start tonight as I unleash beasts all across the lands to spread my horrors. You shall soon know all that I am after." He then disappeared into the night.

All of their eyes had narrowed but they didn't let their guard down, remembering about these beasts that he is unleashing upon them. Sesshomaru turned and went to check on Rin, hoping to be able to sit in thought for a while.

Inuyasha still felt edgy and jumped on top of one of the walls, a bit sick of seeing the other demon holding Kagome. Sitting up there he could feel the land change, an unexplainable feel to it but he knew it is not a good feel.

Kagome visibly relaxed once the other demon had left then peered curiously up at the male holding her. He was already looking back down at her with just as much curiosity as he studied the woman he had always been forced to watch with no form to actually touch her with.

Now he is once again alive due to her soul's desperation in wanting him to save her. The completeness he felt every time his soul and hers touch, the way she affected him and how much it pained him when he first found her in that fire.

Taking in her weary, battered form he demanded softly, "Sleep, your body is in great need of it. You have hardly healed at all."

"But I -" she began.

"Nonsense, you need your rest, stop fighting it." He commanded.

"I have to -" just his expression alone had her shut her mouth for a second before her stubborn nature gave way, "purify the jewel."

He almost rolled his eyes but nonetheless he brought the jewel out for her examination, watching as her fingers went right through his barrier and touch the jewel, the jewel instantly purified of the small taint it had gained. "How did you?" She gave him a questioning glance. "My barrier," he stated.

She looked back at the jewel, focusing on it and then understanding flashed through her eyes. "I have always been able to go in and out of barriers. Most of the time I don't even realize they are there."

He nodded and then turned back to go into the hut, kneeling down by her bedding, laying her back down gently. She seemed to be determined to get all of her questions answered.

"I don't know-" she started.

"Lady Kagome you must rest. We can speak later when you are feeling better." He informed her, hoping that it would ease her mind, knowing that he will not be going anywhere, anytime soon. He watched her scowl, uncertain which sentence caused it.

"But who-"

"Touga, you may address me as that, no formalities." He insisted. "Now rest."

A few seconds went by and finally she gave in, almost immediately falling back into slumber. He sighed, not used to the actions and feelings she invoked in him. He sat there quietly, leaning up against the wall next to her, knowing he had other things he should focus on. Looking at her form and the arm that clutched to the pelt, he noticed the unattended cut, threatening to break open again. His eyes scanned the area and found the basket of medicinal plants.

He opened the pelt and scanned her body for all of its injuries then lightly held her up, taking a scan of her back as he held her hair up. A frown of his brows showed his worry as he continued to feel the bones of her feet and legs, finding sprains and the left knee injured. 'She took quite the beating.'

He pulled the medicinal plants out, one by one as he sniffed them to identify what they were used for. Only grabbing what is needed and setting it in a spare bowl, using a rock to ground it all up, much faster than a human could. Feeling one of the villagers approaching, he turned to acknowledge their presence.

"I wish to help tend to her wounds in thanks for your protection and saving Lady Kagome." The woman bowed to him.

Not showing his surprise he nodded, and then feeling Inuyasha in the doorway, he got up. "It is of no consequence. I have it all ground up, it should only need some boiled water now. I shall be outside speaking to Inuyasha and Sesshomaru should you need anything." He gave her a light bow before turning and nodding to Inuyasha who just turned around and walked back out.

The woman went to work, getting help from a few other village women as they tended to her wounds, heating up the water and estimating the damage, taking account of the swelling of the sprained ankles and damaged knee. Grinding up another paste for that, they set to work in tending to her care.