The Inu-gang were all together at the training grounds that Kagome wanted everyone to meet at. She had explained to everyone that she wanted to see how everyone was doing and wanted to see them making some progress. Onigumo's army was getting smarter, faster and stronger from what Sesshomaru and Rin have explained. She was going to do everything that she could to help put this army together to defeat Onigumo.
"Alright guys, get into your positions." Kagome demanded as she stood to watch. Everyone began to find partners to train with, getting into fighting positions. Even Ayame, Koga, Sango, Naraku, and Miroku got into positions to help with the trainings. Sesshomaru, Inuyasha and Kagome all stood together with serious expressions. Kagome rose her hand in the air, watching as everyone kept their stance. Once she brought it down, she yelled.
"Begin!" Everyone clashed weapons, using spells, or fighting with their bare hands. Either way, Kagome was going to make sure that everyone knew how to use weapons, to fight with their bare hands, and for those that know how to use spells, make sure that she helped them make those spells stronger. There was no way that she was going to let Onigumo get the best of her and her team. With Inuyasha and Sesshomau helping, she was definite about this army being stronger than Onigumo's.
Kagome saw a few people using swords wrong and shook her head. Kagome pointed the ones out and had them step forward. Everyone stopped what they were doing to watch Kagome.
"Guys, you don't just swing your swords wildly like maniacs. You're going to end up hurting someone on your team, or worse. Don't treat your sword so poorly. You must handle it in a way that you can feel your blade actually cut and feel your blade collide with another. When your blade collides with another, you are feeling the other's strength in their own blade." Kagome explained as she took hers out.
"Hold your sword like this, on the hilt of your blade." Kagome instructed as she held it out in front of her.
"You can even hold it like this." She said as she held the sword with one hand out in front of her across her chest.
"That way you can bring you blade down sideways." She said as she showed the action. They watched as she performed the different actions to use with a sword and how it should be used.
"Inuyasha, can you spar with me?" Kagome asked. Inuyasha looked at her with shock.
"You want me to spar with you?" He asked with a raised brow. Kagome nodded with a serious look as she held out her sword in front of her across her chest. Inuyasha looked at the others that she was teaching and gave a nod as he drew out his Tetsusaiga. The thing is, it stayed in it's rusty state because he didn't want to hurt Kagome. She noticed this and understood why he didn't want to use his full power of the Tetsusaiga. It was just showing them how to fight with a sword after all, even if their blades weren't like Inuyasha's.
"I need you all to watch how to really use a sword properly." Kagome stated as everyone watched Kagome and Inuyasha get ready. They touched swords as they circled each other making eye contact. Kagome made the first move and Inuyasha counterattacked when they clashed blades. Either Kagome had Inuyasha pushed back or vise versa. Kagome and Inuyasha would come in close together as their faces were only inches apart. With smirks playing on their faces, they pushed off each other as they sheathed their blades. Everyone clapped and cheered for an amazing performance in swordsmanship.
"Now that you've seen Inuyasha and I cross blades, you should be able to do the same. The moment you touch blades with your opponent, you need to watch his or her every move and predict their next move." Kagome instructed. Everyone nodded and began training with their swords just how Inuyasha and Kagome were doing. She nodded her approval at everyone's improvement.
"Good job guys, keep it up." Kagome said as she walked around to watch how everyone was doing. She spotted someone trying to use a spell, but it would keep failing every time. Kagome a small smile and stepped up to the woman.
"Like this." Kagome stated as she placed her hands on the woman's arms to fix them into position. Then she went to the woman's shoulders noticing how tense she was.
"Relax more and concentrate on the spell that you want to use. Don't be so tensed up, otherwise the spell will fail and it could backfire on you." Kagome told the woman.
"Thank you Lady Kagome." The woman said with a smile as she did what she was instructed. Once she was relaxed, the spell she wanted to use came out without fail.
"Great job." Kagome stated as she kept an eye on everyone. Sesshomaru and Inuyasha would do the same as they would help others with weapons and fighting bare handed.
After about three hours of vigorous training to make sure everyone was ready, Kagome gave the signal that it was time to head home and rest. She told them how proud she was of them seeing how much better they have gotten. Everyone thanked her for all the help and went on their separate ways.
"So Kagome, what's your next move?" Sango asked.
"Yeah, I'm already pumped up for this war to happen so that I can kick some ass!" Koga stated. Kagome chuckled.
"Well, I want everyone to go home and rest up. Inuyasha and I have some business to attend to." Kagome stated.
"And what's that, dare I ask?" Kikyo asked with a raised brow. Inuyasha stepped up next to Kagome with a hand on her shoulder.
"Kagome and I are going to my father's company to see what Onigumo could possibly be hiding. Kagome seems to think that he has something up his sleeve. I believe that as well, considering this is Onigumo we are talking about." Inuyasha stated. Everyone widened their eyes.
"What do you mean Inuyasha?" Naraku asked with concern. It was Kagome's turn to speak up.
"I have this feeling that we will end up facing more than just Onigumo, his army, and the rest of the Band of Seven. I'm not sure how but it's just a feeling. I told Inuyasha about it and he suggested that we go to the company and see for ourselves." Kagome stated.
"Are you sure about this Kagome?" Ayame asked with concern.
"I'm never too sure about anything anymore Ayame. Things have gotten complicated around here and I plan on helping to fix that." Kagome said with determination. Everyone nodded their agreement.
"Oh, Ayame?" Kagome got Ayame's attention as the wolf demon watched Kagome take the jewel off from around her neck. Kagome placed the jewel in Ayame's hands with a smile.
"I trust you guys to take this jewel and guard it with your lives." Kagome stated.
"Wh-why leave it with us?" Ayame asked. Kagome sighed with a slight glare.
"Because Ayame, if I were to take it with me, Onigumo and his army will be able to sense the jewels power and come looking for it. I don't want to put the jewel in his reach." Kagome stated. Ayame nodded her understanding.
"Just be careful sis." Kikyo said with worried eyes.
"Kagome will be fine Kikyo. Your sister is a strong woman." Miroku stated. Kikyo smiled and nodded. Kagome came up to her sister and gave her a comforting hug.
"I promise to be safe Kikyo. I know I scared you before and I'm sorry, but I need to do this." Kagome whispered to her. Kikyo nodded.
"I know Kagome. For our parents, for the Takahashi's, and for Tokyo." Kikyo whispered back. Kagome nodded as she looked at her sister with a small smile.
Everyone watched as Kagome and Inuyasha began to leave for their mission to spy on Onigumo. Kagome turned back around to look at the rest of the gang.
"Sesshomaru? Rin? Can you guys gather mine and Kikyo's people from the Southern Lands? Tell them that you know who we are and that we need help to avenge the deaths of our parents. Look for Setsuko, she's the head commander my father left in charge before he and mother left." Kagome explained. Sesshomaru and Rin nodded as they all watched Kagome and Inuyasha head off once again.
Meanwhile at the Takahashi Corporation, Onigumo was watching his army train vigorously with a wicked smile. He was sure that soon everything will soon fall into place and Tokyo will fall under his command. A knock was at the door.
"Enter." He commanded the intruder. A male bird demon came in wearing a suit of armor that told that he was the general of his clan.
"Master Onigumo, your secret weapon is ready." The man said with a bow. Onigumo turned toward the male with a dark look.
"Excellent. Now it's time to test out it's strength on these pathetic half breeds and humans that we have captured." Onigumo stated. The bird demon bowed with a hand to his chest.
"As you wish my Lord." The man said as he stepped out of the room. Onigumo gave a smirk as he watched the bird demon go to a cell to unlock it. He watched as everyone started to back away and watch Onigumo's master piece destroy the pathetic humans and half breeds.
Onigumo's eyes were wide with shock. The beast that he created was stronger than he realized. His smile grew as he heard the screams of terror and watched the half demons try to fight it. In the end their lives were no more.
"He's definitely ready. I shall reign as the victor and rule the lands of Tokyo. All shall bow before me." He stated as he began to laugh evilly.
Inuyasha and Kagome had snuck into the corporation thanks to Kagome's cloaking spell. No ones was able to detect them nor were they able to hear them. When they heard the screams of terror reach their ears, they began to run towards the screams. Once Inuyasha and Kagome reached their destination as the screams grew louder, Kagome gasped.
"What the hell is that!?" Inuyasha whispered harshly with a glare. Kagome suddenly felt frightened by the beast that devoured the humans and half demons.
"I-I knew it. Onigumo did have a secret weapon." Kagome whispered with a hint of fear. Inuyasha looked down at Kagome with a worried look.
"Kagome? Are you afraid?" Inuyasha asked. Kagome took a deep breath to calm herself down.
"Of course I'm afraid Inuyasha, but I'm still not going to back away from this." Kagome stated with determination. Inuyasha smiled as he gave Kagome a quick kiss.
"When did my Kagome get so strong?" He asked playfully. Kagome chuckled as she placed a hand on his cheek.
"Since I became your mate my love." Kagome said softly. Inuyasha smiled his loving smile. They turned around as they heard a door open and decided to move away and listen into the conversation. Two men walked into the room and Kagome gasped.
"What is it Kagome?" Inuyasha asked.
"That man, the dragon demon, that's Onigumo remember?" Kagome stated. Inuyasha looked long and hard giving a low growl.
"Everything is going according to plan Master Onigumo. The beast is ready to fight and he know who his master is. He will follow your every command." A male's voice stated.
"Excellent. I can't wait till the real battle begins. Kagome and Inuyasha won't know what hit them." Onigumo stated darkly.
"Sir, what of the Shikon No Tama? No one was able to find the jewel here recently." The man said. Onigumo growled with a glare.
"I know Kagome has the jewel. She's just hiding it. Kagome is just like her mother and father, filled with determination and strength." Onigumo stated.
"So what's your plan sir?" The man asked. Onigumo placed a hand to his chin deep in thought as he paced back and forth. Suddenly a wicked smile formed on his lips as he turned towards the man. A smile that made Kagome go pale and shrink down beneath Inuyasha's arms. Inuyasha growled as he sensed the fear in Kagome.
"Find Kagome and bring her to me." Onigumo stated darkly.
"Yes sir." The man said with a bow. Kagome was shivering beneath Inuyasha as his grip tightened around her.
"Come on, let's go." Inuyasha said as he took Kagome in his arms holding her closely. Kagome looked up at him with fear in her eyes.
"Inuyasha..." She whispered softly. Inuyasha kept running with her in his arms, holding her tightly. 'There's no way in hell I'm losing her again! I won't let that bastard touch her nor will I let him take her from me!'