InuYasha Fan Fiction / Fan Fiction ❯ Shards Of Hope ❯ Demonology ( Chapter 5 )

Disclaimer: Since I obviously don't own the copyright to Teen Titans or Inuyasha, I'm taking advantage of the Fair Use Clause of the Copyright laws to write a story with them in it. Who knew the government would protect the little guys? Anyway, I hope you enjoy.

 

Authors note: Robin is going by the western (or European) definition of a demon.

 

Chapter 5: Demonology

 

The seconds seemed like an eternity for Raven as she saw Robin take a few steps away from her, then look at her, his mask narrowing. Cyborg and Beast Boy looked like their jaws could fall off at any moment, while Starfire hovered looking around in confusion. But of everyone there, it was Robin that disturbed her the most, she could feel his eyes even from beneath the mask, feel them moving across her, taking in every inch of her, taking in every detail, as he did with all his opponents. Raven couldn't take watching her `friends' turn on her. Raven simply put her cowl up and looked to the floor.

Kagome sat there, watching what seemed to be the most tense moment she had ever seen, it was as if the world had just stopped when the pale girl had uttered the word: `Demon'. Her mind raced, trying to figure out what it meant. She had heard it before… wait, the man with the letter R emblazoned on his shirt, Robin, had said it! After Inuyasha had jumped out of the well and told them he was a half demon. She glared at him for his complete stupidity, how could he possibly be that stupid? Jumping out of the well and declaring the fact he was a half-demon! How stupid could he have been… wait… Kagome took a moment and looked to Inuyasha, “You mean… she's a half-demon?” Inuyasha looked over, a bit disinterested in his surroundings, and nodded.

Kagome groaned, looking back at the girl, she had just said she was a half demon. She had put on her cowl, hiding her face, but even from here, Kagome could see the smallest trail of tears running down her face. Kagome raised her hand to her mouth, looking back to her companions. By the looks on their faces, she could tell they weren't happy. Despite the fact he wore a mask Kagome could tell Robin was staring at her harshly, while the other two boys were slack jawed. The girl, Starfire, was looking between them and the other girl, completely confused. Robin looked away, then muttered something in English, “We'll talk later.” The girl simply nodded.

Starfire was next to break the silence, “Robin, what is a demon?”

Raven looked up; glad her watering eyes were hidden from view. Robin frowned, “Starfire, we'll talk later, right now we need to get these people…” he looked back to the man with dog-ears and scowled, “… to a safe location. Beast Boy, Starfire, I want you to escort the family to the limo. Get them to the American Embassy, they should be safe there.”

Cyborg nodded, but paused, “And what about us? What are we going to do?”

Robin looked at Cyborg passively, “We are going to make sure the others don't fall out of our sights.”

Starfire and Beast Boy felt uncomfortable, especially with Robin speaking the way he was, but followed orders the best they could. The family looked around a bit confused as the green boy and orange girl walked up to them. Starfire smiled weakly, “Do not worry, we are going to take you to a safe place.”

The family didn't budge, looking about as confused as ever. Robin tensed, “You are going to be sent to the US Embassy, you will be safe there.”

Sango leaned over to Kagome, “What is the US Embassy?”

Kagome bit her lip, “I… don't know, I think it's a building owned by the United States…”

Miroku leaned forward, “Will there be women there?” Kagome and Sango scowled. Kagome looked back at the girl who was hovering in front of her once again.

“Please come with us, we want to take you to a safe place.” Starfire said, smiling despite the uneasy tension that had filled the room.

“Go.” Kagome looked back to Inuyasha who had his hands folded in his sleeves, “If they say it's safe we might as well. If it's not, then I'll deal with them.”

Kagome winced at the suggestion, but knew he was telling the truth; there was no reason to stay here and wait until that masked pyromaniac returned. Starfire helped her up, and led them towards the door, when she suddenly heard Inuyasha growl. “Get out of my way.”

Robin stood in his way, barring his pass, “You are staying here, along with the child and the other demon.”

Inuyasha snorted, walking around him, “What? What do you mean I'm staying here? I'm going with Kagome.”

Robin moved in front of him again, blocking him no matter which way he went, “No. You are staying here.”

“Why you little…”

Inuyasha pulled his arms from his sleeves, but stopped immediately when Kagome yelled, “INUYASHA!” His eyes went wide, and he tensed waiting to be thrown earthwards. Instead Kagome let out an exasperated sigh, “Inuyasha… just stay here, we can't fight here.” Kagome looked to Sota, and then her mother and Grandfather; Inuyasha frowned and nodded. “Besides, it's not like Sango and Miroku can't help if there's not trouble.” Inuyasha scowled, but flopped onto the floor, not noticing as Robin raised an eyebrow at the comment.

Miroku looked at her, “Are you sure Kagome?”

“Yes.” Kagome murmured unhappily and Miroku nodded. Taking a moment she kneeled down looking at the young fox demon, “Shippo, can you stay here with Inuyasha and Kilala?”

Shippo's shoulders sagged and he frowned, “Ah… do I have to Kagome?”

Inuyasha rolled his eyes, “Just stop whining and get over here.”

Sango gently lifted Kilala off her shoulder and put her on the floor next to Shippo. They both waited a moment, then wandered back towards Inuyasha.

Starfire and Beast Boy looked to Robin for a moment, watching to see if he wanted to change his orders, but he simply nodded, “Be careful.”

Raven stood silently watching the family leave, then, when they were outside, walked forward to Robin. He glared at her, taking a step back as she advanced. With a sigh she halted a few feet away from him. “Robin, you need to understand…”

Robin balked, “Understand? You're a demon, you just admitted it, and you want me to understand? What have you been doing to us all this time? How can we ever trust you?”

“I haven't done anything to you all this time. How can I ever trust you after the way you looked at me a few moments ago? I may be a demon, a half-demon, but you've known me for years, and after a single moment you look at me the same way you look at villains.”

Robin frowned, and then pointed at her, “You've lied to us since the beginning Raven.”

She shook her head, “Yes, Robin, I have. Seeing your reaction, do you really think it would have been wise to tell you?”

Robin scowled, “You shouldn't have lied to us Raven.”

Something inside Raven seemed to snap, a black aura surrounded her and she growled menacingly… Inuyasha's hand went towards his blade, but then she stopped, gasping for breath, nearly falling down. She looked up at her friends, Robin remaining steadfast while Cyborg halted himself after moving to help her, “Do you really think I want to be this way? Hidden away constantly, to make sure I don't hurt people? Do you think this is easy, Robin? I wake up with a demon inside me, constantly fighting me to wear me down so that it can corrupt me. And I know it will never stop until it finally does.”

Cyborg, who had been silent until now decided to speak, “The big red guy in your mind with four eyes?”

“Yes… that is my father's legacy. He wants to turn me against everything I've ever cared about, but I don't want him to win…” Cyborg nodded in pained agreement, he had fought alongside her in her mind… he knew it was true. Raven paused, and shook her head, forcing herself to look at Robin, “Robin, I face my inner demons every second of every minute of every day. Not by choice, Robin, but because I have to. You may be haunted by your inner demons, but I'm hunted by mine.”

Robin didn't respond, looking at her for a moment, “What else haven't you told us?”

Raven lowered her eyes, “Slade is working for my father. He's come back to force me to fulfill my father's wishes.”

“He wants you to follow your father…” Robin paused, remembering Slade's relentless pursuit of Raven, seeing her covered with runes and glyphs, watching her fall from the top of that building, “… that's why… how he came back?” Raven nodded.

Cyborg was pointing to his fingers, as if counting, and then looked up with a confused expression, “Wait, if he wants you why did he attack the girl?”

“I sensed something on her, a power I couldn't quite comprehend. I think she may have some control over demons... she seemed to be able to order them around.” Raven said, looking at Inuyasha, Kilala, and Shippo

“What about them, Raven?” Robin asked, pointing to them, “You said they are demons.”

She nodded, finally regaining a steady stance, “The man with dog ears is a half-demon like myself, and the others are true demons… I don't know if they're dangerous or not, but the girl seemed to have control over them. I think that is why my father wants her dead.”

“Heellooo… what the hell are we doing here still?” Inuyasha had lost his patience, watching them talk in some stupid language he couldn't understand. Worse, they had separated him from Kagome, and if one hair on her head had been hurt there would be hell to pay.

“Calm down, Inuyasha…” Shippo said, repeating something he had heard Kagome say once, “Kagome is with Sango and Miroku, nothing is going to happen.”

Inuyasha folded his arms, “What do you suggest we do, just sit here until they stop talking?”

Robin looked over to him more than slightly annoyed, “I can understand what you're saying.”

Inuyasha looked up, blinked and paused, then frowned and looked away, “I knew that.”

Robin looked at Raven, frustration visible, “What should we do with them?”

Raven bit her lip, looking at the dog-eared demon in the red clothing, "I'll take them." Before Robin could object Raven had already moved to them, surrounded the demons in her dark aura and sunk into the ground.