InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Hidden Angel ❯ Chapter 7: A Courtship Spar ( Chapter 7 )

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha, but, I do own the idea of Arcangel and Socrates. For the record if I did own InuYasha I would lock up Sesshomaru for my naughty evil purposes. I don't any of the songs featured in this chapter.

 

A/N: Renewed and Refurbished.

 

Chapter 7: A Courtship Spar

 

"You seem surprised to see me InuYasha? Is something the matter?" Kagome said with a wicked grin on her face.

 

"What in the hell are you doing here?" InuYasha said seething with anger. His teeth were grinding so hard he was sure everyone around could hear it.

 

"Did you not hear me?" Kagome asked, "I am your opponent. Should you wish to court Lady Kagome, you have to defeat me."

 

"I heard you the first time." InuYasha replied crossing his arms in front of him. "But why do I need to fight you?"

 

"You must prove your worth as a suitor for Lady Kagome." She said. 'It feels really weird talking about myself in the third person.' Kagome thought. "Unless you chose to yield then the wolf prince wins automatically." She stated smiling. 'That'll get him.'

 

InuYasha stare grew cold. His brow furrowed in anger and his fists clenched up. His claws almost dug into his skin.

 

"What did you say?" he snarled.

 

"I said that Lord Koga is also here and that you two will vie for Lady Kagome's affections. If you don't fight, then he'll win automatically." Kagome went on.

 

"And what's Kagome's say in this?" InuYasha snarled.

 

"She has agreed to the terms that Lady Arcangel has set." Kagome continued. "She has feelings for both of you but wants to know who loves her the most."

 

"Why isn't wolf-boy out here then?" InuYasha looked around.

 

"He's already proven himself." Kagome said putting her hand on her sword. "Now it's your turn."

 

"I guess the talking is over," InuYasha smiled, placing his hand on Tetsusaiga. "Let's get this over with."

 

They drew their swords at the same time. The on-lookers backed away, giving plenty of room for the fight.

 

With her free hand, Kagome reached to her side. InuYasha tensed, wondering what she was doing. With incredible speed her arm shot from her side and three feathers whistled through the air towards InuYasha. He side stepped quickly but one nicked his arm as it zoomed by and imbedded themselves in a tree. He looked towards the Sentry, half shocked half angry.

 

"You're pretty fast," Kagome said smirking. "I thought for sure I would get you with one of those."

 

InuYasha put his hand over his cut. A small amount of blood dribbled down his arm as he looked back towards the tree. There were the feathers but they were fluttering in the breeze. They were was as hard as steel when they cut him, how were they normal now? He turned his gaze back towards the sentry and smiled. First blood was hers, time for some payback.

 

"Interesting," InuYasha said. "My turn."

 

Kagome looked shocked at his sudden change in attitude. It almost sounded like he was starting to enjoy this. She watched as he righted himself and stared at her. She could feel her heart beating faster...was she enjoying this too?

 

She didn't have long to ponder her last question.

 

"Blades of Blood!" he shouted as his hand whipped the projectiles towards Kagome.

 

She had, of course, seen this attack before. There were so many of them that there was no chance to dodge them. She held her sword in front of her and braced herself. The blades hit the energy barrier she put up and dissipated. She lowered her sword and smirked

 

She brought up her sword and pointed it at the sky. Her eyes closed and she pointed it towards the ground. With a violent thrust downward, she jammed her sword into the ground. For a moment, nothing happened. Then the ground started rumbling and sparks began flying out from where the sword was imbedded. InuYasha brought Tetsusaiga back, ready for anything. Lightning then shot from the ground and met with a bolt from the sky and shot towards InuYasha. It was so fast that he had no chance to block or dodge. It hit him square in the chest and he was lifted off the ground. His body convulsed and he was thrown back into a tree. He slumped down with Tetsusaiga supporting his weight.

 

Kagome held her sword up again. Deep inside she wanted to run to him, to make sure he was alright. She knew she couldn't, she had to keep up the act. She stood ready, waiting for InuYasha to get up.

 

He slowly got up, his hair covering his face. "Keh, I didn't expect that kind of power from you. I won't make that mistake again." He flung his hair aside and stared at her.

His eyes were intense, completely focused on her as he readied himself for the next round. Kagome felt goose bumps roll across her skin. His eyes were enchanting; she had never seen him so determined. Was he so intent on seeing her again? She could only hope so. But now is not the time to get all goo-goo eyed. She had a job to do.

 

'Damn, that hurt.' InuYasha thought as he stood there, his eyes focused on his opponent. 'Another shot like that and I may not be able to get up. I'll have to go on the offensive and get in close, long distance isn't going to work here.'

 

"Not bad for a woman, but you'll need more than that to take me down." He said. Tetsusaiga began to pulse and the blade began to glow. Once the light had subsided, it was blood red and InuYasha lifted it over his shoulder.

 

'He's serious now.' Kagome thought to herself. "Alright, let's go." She shouted and pointed her sword at him and the same sparks were forming.

 

InuYasha was ready this time and the wind swirled around Tetsusaiga. As she unleashed her lightning from her sword, InuYasha cut lose with the Wind Scar. The two energies collided between them with a blinding flash. For a while, the two attacks pushed at each other and both fighters watched. Suddenly, the attacks split and both blasted towards the two them. They raised their weapons in defense and intercepted the attacks. The ensuing blasts shook the ground and both fighters where thrown back. When they righted themselves, both were without weapons. The Tetsusaiga flew past Miroku and Sango and got stuck in a tree behind them. Kagome's sword was in the side of the mountain, buried to the hilt in stone.

 

"Damn that was close." InuYasha said, shaking his hand that was now feeling partially numb from the blast it took. He saw where Tetsusaiga was and noticed that the Sentry had lost her weapon as well. "Well I guess it's down to hand-to-hand combat." He shouted towards her.

 

Kagome saw where her sword ended up and turned back towards InuYasha. `Guess we'll see if all those lessons with Grandma pay off.' She thought. She assumed her fighting stance and waited for InuYasha to come to her.

 

“Fine, coward, I'll bring the fight to you.” InuYasha said impetuously as he charged her with his claws drawn. His speed was incredible; he closed the gap between them almost instantly. Kagome was taken aback a little but managed to block the first swipe of his claws.

 

He continued to slash at her while she back stepped. He was to fast for her to counter-attack; she would have to do something to slow him down. On the next swing, she grabbed his arm and twisted it behind his back.

 

“If this the extent of your abilities maybe you should just go home. Lady Kagome would never want someone as weak as you…filthy hanyou.” It hurt her to say that to him, she could feel his body go tense. She had to push him his limits, otherwise Arcangel wouldn't accept the victory.

 

His head bowed, his breathing was increasing. Kagome could feel an incredible pressure building in the air around them. It was overwhelming her senses…what was happening.

 

In one swift move, InuYasha jumped into the air and twisted himself around, his foot caught her square in the stomach and she was thrust backwards, the wind temporarily knocked out of her.

 

“Who do you think you are calling me that?” InuYasha seethed. The pressure continued to increase and Kagome was finally able to remember what the feeling was. He was transforming. She had not meant to push him this far, now it was getting dangerous.

 

She thought quickly.

 

“I bet Lady Kagome would love to see you now, so desperate that you have to transform into your demon form to continue fighting. What happens if you have to protect her and you transform? Can you control yourself?” Kagome questioned him. She had to break through to him.

 

InuYasha's breathing began to shallow as his eyes stopped flashing red and turned back into amber. His head dropped again and Kagome could swear she heard a sob come from him. But that was short lived. In an instant he was gone. For a moment she couldn't track him then there was the pressure on her neck. He was in front of her, his claws poised to strike her jugular as she fell on her back with him on top.

 

“I win.” He snarled. No laughter was on his face, he was very serious.

 

“Not quite.” She retorted as she looked on either side of his head. He glanced upwards to see her wingtips pointed right at his throat. They had hardened into steel and were razor sharp.

 

They stared at each other for what seemed like a long while. Then came the clapping; Arcangel emerged, a huge smile on her face and her hands continued clapping.

 

“I think that's enough you two…no need for any death here.” She smiled.

 

Miroku's mouth dropped open. His eyes surely would have popped out of his head if they weren't attached. Before him was a beauty only matched by that of the Sentry. `Two gorgeous women in the same place…what more could I ask for.' He though.

 

InuYasha looked at the Sentry again and sprang to his feet. He slowly walked over to the tree where Tetsusaiga was stuck. He ripped it through the side and sheathed it. Not a word was spoken for a while. InuYasha turned around and put his arms into his haori. Arcangel had just helped Kagome to her feet when she finally spoke.

 

“Excellent work InuYasha. You have exceeded my expectations.” She spoke while looking him over. “You have passed my test and are allowed to court Lady Kagome. Now if you'll please enter the cave, my servant Socrates will show you to your rooms.”

 

Sango, Shippo and Kirara where the first to enter; Kagome tried not to smile at her as she passed. Miroku started towards the entrance but turned right in front of Arcangel.

 

“Will you bear my children, my beautiful goddess?” He asked sincerely.

 

“Of course I will!” Arcangel responded immediately which took Miroku completely off guard. “But you will have to deal with your other woman first.”

 

With that, Hirikotsu came crashing down on his head and he fell to the ground unconscious. Sango then grabbed his arm and dragged him into the cave.

 

This left InuYasha with Kagome and Arcangel. InuYasha stared at the Sentry. There was something tugging at him, telling him he knew her. His stare did not go unnoticed. Kagome saw it and blushed ever so slightly.

 

InuYasha finally walked towards the entrance and disappeared into the darkness. Kagome turned around and retrieved her sword and sheathed it. She then turned to Arcangel.

 

“Was all that really necessary? I could have hurt him far worse than I did and then what?” She asked.

 

“Then he wouldn't have been worthy to mate with you.” Arcangel said bluntly. “Your mate must be able to protect you in times of need.”

 

“But I hurt him. I could see it in his eyes.” Kagome said.

 

“He doesn't know it's you.” She replied

 

“I know it's me. And he'll know at dinner tonight.”

 

“Then he'll have to forgive you and see that it was necessary. I had to gauge his strength since he's a half-demon. After seeing his display, he's even more powerful than his father.” She turned and started to walk into the cave. Kagome followed her and began to think how this evening's announcement would be received.

 

 

Alright that's it for this chapter. I hope that it was enjoyable. Next Time on A Hidden Angel: Chapter 8: Revealing Truths