InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Silver Inu-Youkai ❯ Hear That?!?! ( Chapter 8 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

Kagome raced outside and into the gardens, to see Kaede holding a barrier around herself and the two pups kagome had left her incharde with.

Two wild bore demons were trying to attack her. atleast that's what it looked like. though if you looked close enough you could see that they were trying to go around her and towards the pups. they seemed to be following direct orders since that's the only thing the wild demons concentrated on.

Kagome ran towards the demons and sliced both of their heads off with one clean swipe from her sword. Wiping her sword on the demons pelt she sheated it and turned towards the old miko.

"What happened?" Kagome asked. her voice softer then usual as she took both of the shaking pups into her arms.

"The bore demons turned into ashes and only the ground lay dark. Kaede put her hand on the ground and healed the patch that burned from the poison of the sword. after all the sword wasn't some common Iron or Steel made. it was forged from a dragons fang and had the power of the dragon itself in it.

"The pups were listening to a story when a cloud of miasma formed in front of us and the bore demons emerged from it." by now Kaede was panting slightly from lack of energy. The occupants of the castly stood outside watching the display. Kurama took the pups inside while Kagome carried the tired miko inside.

The next day was spent disucssing last night's event. the festival was put on hold for now, It wasn't safe. Every demon could tell taht what yesterday was dont by a powerful demon/ sorcerror. Wild demons weren't powerful enough to create miasma or just appear out of thin air. Accusations were thrown on each other but surprisingly none on the dark lord -Onigumo-.

"Who ever did this must be very powerful to have broken the barrier around the land. Unless they had help." Kagome told Youko; whispering the last part.

"I agree."

"Lord Inutaisho did it." This caught everyone's attention.

"My father would never." Inuyasha exclaimed, followed by Sesshoumaru's growl.

"Lady Kagura. It would be greatly appretiated if you could prove your statemtn. He is innocent until proved guilty." Lady Makoto announced.

"hai." the majority said.

"This meeting is over. Nobody is to leave the castle until the culprit has been found and punished. Stay close to your pups and don't waner around alone. Make sure you have someone with you at all times." Lady Makoto said indicating that they could take their leave now.

`~`~`~` Later `~`~`~`

"Kikyo. I need your help." Kagome asked the miko of one of the many western villages. Kaede and Kikyo happened to be sisters, but each protected a different territory.

"How come. Is my sister not powerful enough?" Kikyo asked. Kagome and Kikyo were sitting in Kikyo's hut. Kagome had arrived just a few seconds ago, and after asking how Kikyo was, she had cut to the chase.

"I shall discuss everything with you later on. I don't have much time, I ask you to come with me to the castle and I shall reward you greatly for your service." Kagome had now stood up. 'Kaede won't be able to hold my fake scent much longer. I must make haste.'

"What of my people?"

"Do not worry about them. I have my demons surrounding the village, and they are your apprentices command."

"Alright. I shall acompany you then." Kikyo agreed to go. 'Something must be really wrong if Kagome has come to ask me for her serviced. Kaede-kasaan is older and wiser then me, but isn't she powerful enough? Though powerful enough for what?'

`~`~`~` Eastern Lands `~`~`~`

"Stay here and hide your scent. I'm leaving Kio and Koi with you for your protection. I will be here at night fall. Try to stay out of trouble and sight." Kagome said as she ran towards the castle.

"Kio and Koi. Interesting names. Are you not afraid for your safety? Afterall I am a miko and can turn on Princess Kagome." Kikyo said with amusement.

"We are willing to lay our life down for Kagome-sama. What she has done for us could never be repaid with anything in this world." Kio said.

"Hai." Koi added

"If I may be so bold to ask, what is it that Kagome-sama has done for you to have earn this much respect. I mean it is the nature of cats and dogs to hate each other." Kikyo said.

"It's a long story." Koi said.

"Well we have until night fall. And it's only mid afternoon right now." Kikyo said making her self comfortable against the big oak tree she sat under.

There was enough water for her and the two cat demons who sat on either side of her and enough food. Koi was to the right, while Kio her brother was to the left. And both demons happened to be twins.

"It all started when our okasaan was in labour...

`~`~`~` Flash Back `~`~`~`

"What are we goin to do? The mother will nto survive with the pain of unfed milk and the non stop internal bleeding." a maid asked the human women who was tending to the cat demon. It was no regular demon either, she meant a lot to the villagers. She had protected the village for years and years. Giving the villagers satisfaction of being able to live a long life and have grand children.

"Where's her mate? He needs to let her feed off his blood. She needs more strength." the woman asked/said.

"I don't know. But I bet Kagome-sama knows. I shall ask her." the maid said as she ran out of the forest clearing and back towards the village. Finally after running around the whole village, she came to a stop near the exit.

"Kagome-sama." the maid yelled.

"Hai Minaku." Kagome said turning around to look at the tired, yet frantic looking girl.

"You can't leave. (pant) why are you going anyways. (pant) I thought you liked this place, you said you were happy here."

"I am. But i need to return home now."

"Nene. She's going to die. We can't find her mate. Please do something. The kittens wouldn't survive either."

Kagome starred at the now crying form of Minako and couldn't understand why was it that humans easily expressed their emotions. Shaking her head thinking she didn't have time to dwell on that thought right now, she picked up Minaku and ran towards the forest.

Upon their arrival, Kagome was forced to cover her nose due to the sensitivity of her nose and all these smells were making her nausiated. Nene started to growl at the apporaching dog demon, but she was distracted from the instense pain she was suffering from as she cried out to her mate.

"Don't worry. I'm not going to hurt you. I'm here to help you." Kagome said putting her stuff on the ground and slowly moving towards the head of the demon. She was finally able to pursuade the demon to touch her. She stroked Nene's neck as she thought of how she could help.

"Nene listen to me. Your mate is not here, but I want you to do this for the sake of your pups. They need to live and so do you. Just drink my blood." Kagome said putting her sleeve up and nearing her arm towards the cat demon. Nene refused everytime Kagome brought her arm closer. The pain was starting to get unbearable and the neko-youkai couldn't refuse the blood anymore. She sunk her fangs into Kagome's arm and sucked on the blood.

Soont the bleeding stopped and Nene was able to deliver the twin kittens. Nene lapped up the blood from Kagome's arm and licked it until it healed. Kagome's job was done and so she prepaired to leave. She should sway once in a while but she was stubborn enough to say goodbye to the prople and have a talk with Nene. Nene wan't a very powerful demon and so she could only have one form. But the blood from Kagome had made her more powerful.

`~`~`~` End Flash Back `~`~`~`
...and so we grew up in a peaceful environment until one dreadful day the village was attacked. Our parents died fighting the evil demon and we were infected by the miasma. But Kagome-sama arrived in time to save the village and us." Koi finished.

"From then on she has taken care of us like we were her own. That's why we will happily give our life for her, because if it wasn't for her then we woudn't even be here." Kio added.

"You two are really brave." Kikyo said as she wipped a stray tear.

"Arigato" they twins said together.

`~`~`~` Eastern Castle `~`~`~`

"Kagome are you sure about this?" Youko asked.

"Hai. This is the only way."

Youko nodded, though he still looked owrried. "Sango. let's go."

Youko, Kagome and Sango hurried towards the exit and slipped from the corner wall. Luckily for them it was going to rain soon.

"Kikyo." Kagome called out as she successfully entered the forest.

"Kagome-sama" Koi and Kio said at the same time with their short bows. Kagome nodded her approval that everything was ok, and then bid them farewell.

"Out plan is to teleport to the Northern Castle and from there we have to retrieve two crystal orbs. But as you all know that there are demons and magic protecting the place. So be on your guard and try to avoid being caught or seen." Kagome said. As everyone nodded she took out a little dagger from her robes and had everybody touch it. with a quick chant they found themselves in the main hall of the castle.

"Kikyo and Sango go upstairs. Check out the place and If i'm correct there should be a blue ord in the main bedroom. Meet me here in 5 minutes. Also don't forget to cover your scents." Kagome said.

"Hai." Sango and Kikyo said together.

"Youko. we shall take the basement." Kagome said as they went their seperate ways. Both of them extended their sences and found a faint heart beat in the basement, towards the end corridor. As they walked towards the sound of the heart beat, a strong stench filled their nosses.

"The stench. It's of rotten bodies." Kagome said as they walked straight towards the now loud heart beat. As they passed the corridor, there were cells to their right and left. A faint glow spread over them from Youko's torch.

"Who knew Onigumo would stoops so low as to torture little kids." Kurama said as his eyes stung from the unshed tears at the sight of little kids hanging off the wall from chains.

Kagome could only growl. She would stay and help these being but they had to hurry. Finally at the end of the corridor, they both looked at a blue orb glowing brightly with specks of black on it.

"Is that it?" Youko mumbled.

"Hai..."

"It's guarded with strong barriers. I will create a whole big enough for your hand to fit. Then grab the orb quickly." Youko said now concentrating on doing what he had said.

`~`~`~` Kikyo and Sango `~`~`~`

"Sango-chan. This way." Kikyo said as they hurried towards a bedroom. The room they entered happened to be the master bedroom. They quickly came in and closed the door behind them. Kikyo expanded her senses and found an aura of a living being in the closet doors.

They silently walked in and Kikyo found a maroon orb in the far back of the closet. She tried to break they barrier but it didn't work, so she settled for creating a whole in it. Big enough for sango to grab the orb. Soon they hurried towards the main hall.

There Youko and Kagome stood in the shadows waiting for them. After making sure that they had the orbs, the four teleported back into the forest.

"That was certainly interesting. Now mind explaining Kagome-sama what is going on?" Kikyo asked as she handed the maroon orb to Kagome.

"Hai...

`~`~`~` Flash Back to earlier today `~`~`~`

"Kagome." Lady Kagura said.

~growl~

"I'll help you."

"With what?" Kagome asked coldly. Though she was surprised.

"I know you suspect my mate and your accusation is right. I will assist you in defeating him."

"and in return?" 'what if it's a trap?' she thought.

"mine and my sons heart." Lady Kagura said.

"Wha-"

"I don't have much time, but this is what i have to say. Mine and my sons hearts are not in our bodies. Naraku has them in crystal orbs back at the Northern castle. Retrieve them and I shall tell you of his plans."

"We'll see." Kagome replied. She didn't miss the defeated and the sad look in Lady Kagura's eys as she was leaving after a quick bow. Kagome snapped out of her thoughts and then rushed to Kaede's room.

"Kaede-babaa. I must ask you another favour."

"Ye. Child."

"Well..."

`~`~`~` End Flash Back `~`~`~`

" Everything should be revieled in due time. But for now we must rest. And Kikyo I would really appretiate it if you came to the castle for a while. It's only a matter of few days." Kagome asked.

Kikyo reluctantly agreed and soon the four were sneaking back into the Eastern Castle.

`~`~`~` Next Morning `~`~`~`

"Kagome. Wake up. Kagome." Youko said shaking the demon from her slumber.

"Wha... Let me sleep."

"I know yo are tired but there is something you must know. Lord Onigumo is looking for the crystal orbs."

"What?" Kagome sat up and looked at Youko. Knowing he wasn't joking around she quickly freshend up and changed into her hakama's. This time she put on her armor, her swords, daggers, and everything else she took with her into the wild.

"Let's go." Kurama said. They both hurried towards the main hall where everyone seemed to be gathered. Onigumo seemed to be in a rage about the news that his castle had been broken into. Kagome scanned crowd and found Sango, Miroku, Inuyasha, Sesshoumaru and Inutaisho standing near the entrance. Kaede was the kits in the kitchen, atleast that's what her nose indicated. and Lady Mizuno, her okasaan, Lord Higurashi and Lady Kagura seemed to be standing togeher near Lord Onigumo. Who happened to be arguing with Lord Kouga at the moment about who could've broken in and why.

'There! It's there again. The double heart beat.' Kagome made her way towards Lord Inutaisho hurridly, followed by Lord Youko. Onigumo kept watching them from the corner of his eye. He could hear the heart beats with Kagome, but needed to come up with an excuse first before he searched her.

"Lord Inutaisho. Do you hear that?" Kagome asked him. Her voice changing to a more warmer pleading tone.

"Hear what?"

"The double heart beat damnit!" Kagome exploded. She knew this was it, demons around them stared at her.

"Refrain talking to m-" Sesshoumaru was cut off by his father.

"I do." Lord Inutaisho said narrowing his eyes at Lord Higurashi and then at Lord Onigumo.