InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A New Start ❯ Defeat ( Chapter 1 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Ok just a warning for readers, I started this story about two years ago. The first few chapters are kind of sketchy I guess, as lack of a better word. Usually readers can tell what a story is going to be like within the first chapter, and as far as firsts go, I admit this one is mediocre. But I must tell you that my writing has improved drastically over time. Total so far this story as 33 chapters, you will see a big difference compared to the first chapter. I compare my writing now and how it's improved. So please all I ask is that you give this one a chance. But hey you might surprise yourself and decide you like the entire thing, even the first few rough chapters. Enjoy!

Chapter1- Defeat

Golden eyes swept over the land of destruction that had produced from the long drawn out battle. The wind tugged, pulling and ripping at a crimson kimono. Silver hair was swirling majestically about the figure. Dark red liquid oozed from various cuts on his body. Bruises dotted his muscular body, but it all went unnoticed. None of his pain mattered. All that mattered was that she was safe. His golden eyes met her chocolate orbs. Her raven hair hung around her in a tangled mess, her bangs stuck to her forehead in a mix of sweat and blood. Her uniform was torn and filthy beyond washing. He could see various splotches of red all over her blouse, as well as many on her legs. But there was no fear or pain in her eyes, only a fiery determination. It was then that he knew that it was now or never.

Inuyasha raised his Tetsaiga- his sword that protected all that he held dear, and had saved him from death countless times. He tilted his head slightly and looked up into the face of his sworn enemy. Naraku. The bastard! It was him that was responsible for all of the pain in their lives. He nodded at the girl and she raised her bow towards the enemy that had plagued their lives with misery, anger, betrayal, and sorrow.

“Kagome NOW!” The raven haired girl let her arrow fly in a sacred pink light as it sped towards its target. At the same instant Inuyasha lifted his cherished tetsaiga and let its power flow from the blade in a torrent of energy. Diamonds as sharp as needles flew from tetsaiga. Surrounding the deadly diamonds was a swirling, rippling golden energy. The energy combined with the sacred arrow hit Naraku with a force that was powered ten fold by the combined powers of a priestess and a half demon.

Naraku's face was that of complete shock. As the energy began to rip his body apart all he could do was scream in agony and anger as he was finally destroyed. When the smoke finally cleared nothing was left of the terrible demon known as Naraku.

Kagome dropped her bow, and it fell with a clatter to the ground. Is it really over? She thought to herself. There was only one way to find out. Kagome walked over to the spot where Naraku had once been. Now there was only a vast amount of rubble and debris. She scanned the rubble for a moment, before reaching her hand into the pile and withdrawing her proof of Naraku's demise. A single shikon jewel fragment. She placed the fragment into the crack of the nearly complete jewel, making it whole once again. The jewel glowed a faint pink light before fading.

Miroku stared disbelievingly at his right hand. There was nothing there. Nothing! All his life he had been plagued by the cursed wind tunnel in his right hand. One day to be doomed to its terrible fate just like his forefathers. But now he could live! Now he could go on without ever having to worry again. He looked over at the demon slayer who was resting her injuries from the battle. He could live with Sango like he promised her! With that thought in mind, Miroku let out a jubilant laugh, and ran towards Sango, sweeping her up in his arms, and twirling around with her, laughing all the while. “Miroku what has gotten into you!?” Said Sango with a faint blush radiating in her cheeks.

“You my dearest Sango, you!” was Miroku's answer. With that said, he kissed her. Sango was completely taken by surprise, but she kissed back with more passion then she could imagine. When the two finally broke, both their cheeks where red, but they where smiling all the same. But their smiles faded when they looked over at the sad, dejected looking Kagome, who was still holding the whole jewel.

Inuyasha still hade not moved from the spot where he hade slain Naraku. It all seemed like a dream. But was it? Had they really destroyed Naraku? Inuyasha felt someone approach him. He turned, and there she was. Kagome. Inuyasha looked into her eyes. There was sadness deep within them. And he could tell that she was trying to hold back tears.

“Here's the jewel Inuyasha, just what you wanted.” She said quietly, while pressing the jewel into his palm. Then without another word, she spun on her heel and withdrew to the far side of the battlefield, where she sat with her back to him. Inuyasha was speechless. But before he could form a thought as to what to say to her, Miroku and Sango approached him.

“You must talk to her Inuyasha.” Miroku said in a serious voice. “She believes that you still desire the shikon jewel and to be with Kikyo once again.” He finished with a slight hint of remorse etched his voice. A scowl formed on Inuyasha's face, but before he could rebuke the monk, Sango spoke up. “Miroku is right Inuyasha. You must go and speak with Kagome so the two of you can work things out, and figure out what to do. Kagome will most likely want to return to her own time and talking about Kikyo will only make the goodbye harder for her.”

Inuyasha's eyes darkened at this, and he let out a low growl of frustration and anger. If Kagome thought that she was going to get away that easily, without hearing him out, then she was dead wrong. Hell would freeze over before he would lose Kagome again.

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