Hope you all didn't die of old age waiting for updates on my stories lol I'm sorry, I meant to have this out a while ago but I was working to my limits for months and then I was focused on spending time with my dog, he was almost 17 years old and not doing well. I fell ill the day before we put him down and my grief made it that much worse. I still can't seem to stop being sick but then again I'm still upset that I had to say goodbye to him. He was my little dog and I took over the care of him. I guess I just couldn't bring myself to give this chapter the finishing touches and upload it. I will inform everyone that I have used my off time from writing to dive into two other anime series: Naruto and Bleach. I have watched all the episodes of Naruto that have come out, just in Japanese with subtitles, but have been able to watch Bleach in English so far but I am only at episode 89 with them fighting the Bounts at their hideout.

I would like to write two fanfics, Ichigo x Kagome and Renji x Kagome but not until I finish the series. I am actually not certain if its finished or not. I know that Ichigo loses his powers at some point and sounded like it was the end of the story but I can't be sure. I really don't like the ending to Inuyasha. Honestly it is a great series but The Final Act seemed half ass with meeting these strong opponents just to finish them off quickly or barely see them do a thing, then Kagome's powers are entirely sealed until that dude is fully defeated. Of course she gets her powers back but the series ended and to me it was like a refusal to let her powers develop and then you don't even really see her character grow much after she comes back. It really bugs me that they left a story that had so many possibilities to end just like that.

YuYu Hakusho was another one, they had two other worlds they created with so many possibilities and then it ends just like that as well. It seems to me the authors just got bored and ended it. They both just feel like they lead us to a cliff and kept us there so I am quite upset with both series. Idk what happens in the ending of Bleach or Naruto but I am happy that the authors are letting the characters grow and develop. I hope they don't do the same as the other two did but oh well. I just hope that maybe at least Inuyasha will get continued or maybe have one final movie that will bring more closure. Like a glimpse of life after Naraku and them coming together once again to fight evil and protect their families, that kind of thing.

Well sorry for the rant. I guess on with the chapter. I thought I would let you know that most of my future stories are either a continuation from the end or a new alternate ending. Maybe I will do a story on how I think a final Inuyasha movie should go but don't expect too much yet. I'm still quite distracted so I can't guarantee I will have much up here.

Chapter 13

He almost wondered if his efforts were truly needed but supposed they would be since he is the only one to notice her trouble in healing. Plucking the demon from its spot on a cow he brought the squirming parasite before his face. Its pathetic pleas and whimpers of mercy went ignored as his thoughts turned to the flea Myoga.

Though a person would not think it, Myoga had been quite useful and he wondered if he could force this parasite to be loyal to him and serve him as well. He didn't really need the parasite but he didn't gain hardly a thing for his efforts beyond the woman finally being able to heal properly.

"Parasite, you will stop ailing the priestess. I will open the barrier and allow you to live but I will show no mercy should you try this again on anyone under my protection. Strange beasts lie in the forest, ail them instead." He promptly jumped up onto the walkway surround the wall and stuck his arm out of the barrier and dropped the parasite. Dismissing the insect entirely, he continued back to the hut that held the priestess, wanting to see any change.

Morning came slowly for the demon, his mood a bit foul after hearing the beasts in the surrounding forests screech and howl all night. Kagome improved but was now delayed in healing and knew this would not bode well for the coming trip. He already decided in his mind that only he will carry her, not believing any other could fight while keeping her delicate body unharmed. He felt anxious to leave this settlement and get back to his old stomping grounds. He wanted to tear into the beasts on his old territory, not be confined inside a barrier after so many years dead.

Somehow he had assigned himself as a guard dog over this place and blood stirred knowing there is another possibly strong opponent out there for him to defeat. His thoughts on defeating this new demon, Takeshi, made his blood heat in anticipation. He stilled those thoughts knowing they would do him no good now. The humans were starting to stir and he needed a clear mind to lead them and keep things on track. He and the monk needed to go out again today and stock up on more supplies, he knew you can never be too prepared and the priestess alone will need much care.

Two days withered by and the landscape continued to change into something unrecognizable. The humans didn't wash themselves and it was causing Touga to stay downwind at least a few times a day to keep a headache at bay. The priestess had not stirred but the poison was purified by her powers. He was surprised to see how much power she had; he didn't recall her having this much when he was dead. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru have grown in power as well. He was proud of them for their accomplishments and the way they turned out. The monk and slayer surprised him when he found that this was their 3rd child, the other two away at a temple.

The absence of their twin girls had caused plans to change. He could understand the monk and slayer's need to get the Monk Mushin and their daughters, he would expect nothing less. That is what left him where he is now. Holding the reigns to Ah and Un as the monk Miroku said his farewells. They will make the trip to get the girls from the temple and the old monk if he could be persuaded. The trip should be short and the reunion sweet but he felt cause to worry about what could happen on the way their or in their absence. Even more so if the monk has been able to keep him and the girls safe.

Kagome slept fitfully, fighting a fever induced nightmare of her last fight and the demon Takeshi. His eyes had been pinned on her and even from such a distance she had felt it. His powerful aura brushing against the barrier made the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end. She didn't know if he wanted the jewel or something else. She was just finally getting a grasp on her powers after they had been sealed by the demon in the jewel, Magatsuhi. She had wished it away but it was back and hunted her down.

She had made that wish and it had left so she wonders if it corrupted her wish by altering the meaning. She couldn't be sure and it returned to her pure and has yet to be tainted since, it didn't feel quite the same either. She wondered what was truly going on. Her worry had wormed its way into her dreams, fever spiking higher. In her unconscious state she took no notice to the sweat drenching her body or her limbs flailing at some phantom demon, the sheets kicked down to her feet in a tangled mess.

A villager had already run to get Kaede while a few women huddled around Kagome; one holding a wet cloth to her forehead and the other two keeping her from injuring herself. They could hear her mumbles about the jewel and her time in it. The barely heard mumbles and unsuppressed tremors keeping them on their toes between thrashes. Hearing the flap of the door had them parting to make room for Kaede. The poor old woman was already spent from the rough time they been going through. She got right to work ordering around for water to be boiled, herbs to be brought in and instructions on fixing them.

Sitting as patiently as she could, listening to her mumbles and whimpers, piecing together whatever dream or nightmare she was having. She had never had a single nightmare since her return and had been fine just a few hours ago considering her condition. The sudden nightmare had her suspicious, feeling Kagome should not be just now having a dream from events at the end of Naraku.

Several minutes passed by, only the murmurs of others and Kagome's burden being heard. A woman approached Kaede with the finished broth and two others worked together to stabilize Kagome as the third pinched her nose so Kaede could poor the stew in, a little bit at a time. With her jerking movements it turned long and strenuous but time passed and the broth took its effect.

Things were quiet the rest of the night and all was still as they slept peacefully under the barrier. Miroku and Touga travelled with few disturbances on their journey until the jewel began pulsing consistently, getting the attention of other demons and creatures. For the next few hours on their journey they fought and dodged attacks. Touga had to raise his aura to full strength and make his cloud so they could travel faster.

Miroku was left bent over in his effort to keep on the dragon so the wind wouldn't push him off. They reached the temple in good time and Touga used his nose to guide them after they touched down. Coming to the main room they slid through the shaky barrier easily enough for them to see a sweating Mushin as he dropped the barrier and fell on his back panting. The girls ran to embrace their father in big hugs, glad he was finally there.

They didn't have long to reunite as demons and strange creatures immediately charged them. Touga and Miroku were busy fending them off as they made their way outside where they left Ah and Un who was also fending off the swarm. As soon as the girls and Mushin were sitting atop the dragon, Miroku took the reins while Touga formed his cloud.

A few slashes of his whip and Touga cleared the way for them to travel on. Miroku sat down in front of Ah and Un while the other humans fell asleep. They travelled until daybreak as they finally touched down in the barrier. Things appeared peaceful so they carried the girls straight to their mom to snuggle on a warm cot. Miroku and Mushin both turned in for a few hours' sleep, the villagers adjusting to not getting out of bed immediately when the sun rose.

Touga had kept his thoughts to himself when he smelled the herbs coming from Kagome's hut. Ah and Un settled down to sleep and Touga situated himself next to Kagome. The left over broth sitting next to her along with the bowl and damp cloth helped him to connect the dots. The smell of sweat still clung to her and the bedding and he came to his own conclusions.

The jewel finally calmed entirely when they were in eyesight of the village. Her steady breaths assured him her struggles are absent for now. Closing his eyes he decided to rest and replenish his strength for the journey ahead. He knew his sons should be back in the next day. Something must be holding them up, it shouldn't take them even this long unless they met some resistance. His thoughts stilled and he blocked out the world for the next few hours.

This shouldn't have taken so long but when I finally had the time to type I could only think of two other stories that came to mind. I was finally in the mood tonight to type but honestly it still feels like it's a boring chapter. I will try to spice up the next so all my patient readers don't wonder why they have this in their alerts.