InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Burned Down, Burned On ❯ Tourniquet ( Chapter 4 )

Disclaimer: Sorry it took so long to write. A weekend from school is all I need... ^_^

 

Burned down, Burned on

Chapter 4 : Tourniquet

By Hikari

 

Night fell throughout the land. Sesshoumaru sat in his normal pose, watching the pale full moon up in the sky. The nights were growing colder each day. He gazed over to the sleeping Rin and Jaken who were both nuzzled up by the dragon steed.

 

Sesshoumaru blinked as a flash zoomed past his very eyes. He turned fast and got up, clutching his sword. “Who's there? Show yourself.” Sesshoumaru demanded glaring out into the darkness.

 

A dark figure suddenly emerged from the mist. “Kukukuku...Sesshoumaru. What a surprise.” a familiar, cold voice said. Sesshoumaru recognized him. “Naraku...” he hissed. “Do as you wish, lord Sesshoumaru. But I wish no harm.” Naraku said. Sesshoumaru paused to release his sword slowly.

 

Naraku smirked. “I just wanted to see if you knew about Kikyo.” Naraku said. Sesshoumaru's heart stopped. “Kikyo?” Sesshoumaru questioned as if not knowing about her. Naraku did a fake frown. “Surely you heard of the priestess...that was your brother's wench.” Naraku replied. Sesshoumaru glared at Naraku. “She is gone. But surely you did not come all the way here...just to tell me this.” Sesshoumaru said coldly. “Surely not.” Naraku replied. “But she is waiting for you...” Naraku finished. “For me?” Sesshoumaru questioned. “I have no such time to waste on a human.” Sesshoumaru said. “I just wanted to let you know...she is in great danger. Such a shame...she choose you to save her...over her one true love...Inuyasha. Once she finds out you will not come...” Naraku started.

 

Sesshoumaru flung forth at a dangerous speed, aiming his claws and whacking Naraku's head off. It landed with a sickening crack. “Another puppet...Naraku. Such a shrewd trick.” Sesshoumaru glared down at the creation made by the beast.

 

`Kikyo's waiting...' Naraku's voice broke through Sesshoumaru's mind.

 

I tried to kill the pain

But only brought more

I lay dying

And I am pouring crimson regret and betrayal

I'm dying, praying, bleeding, and screaming

Am I too lost to be saved

Am I too lost?

 

Sesshoumaru surged with anger towards the being. A soft sound moved from behind him and Sesshoumaru turned with a silent hiss escaping. His eyes in a death glare. Rin shot back and gasped. Sesshoumaru's face calmed down. His heart clenched slightly but he showed no emotion within his blank face. “Lord Sesshoumaru. Was that...” Jaken started but Sesshoumaru quickly moved past them.

 

“Wait m'lord! Where are you going!” Jaken's voice called. “Watch Rin.” was Sesshoumaru's only words before disappearing into the woods.

 

Kikyo sadly stared to the ground. Her eyes were filled with thought. She shivered. `What happened?...' the words echoed in her thoughts. `How could I have let Naraku...do this...' she thought sadly. `I will not let him capture me...again...' she thought determined.

 

She got up furiously and went for the door. Two guards quickly moved in her way but she thrust a hand out and extreme spiritual power launched out killing them both. Kikyo stared sadly at what she did. But it had to be done. If she wanted to free herself from the grasps of evil.

 

Kikyo ran for the entrance of the castle but a figure stopped her. “I don't think you'll be going anywhere.” a women's voice said. Kikyo saw a smirk form on a demoness's face. Kikyo smiled. “You must be Kagura.” Kikyo said. The women frowned. “So you've heard, have you?” Kagura replied. The wind demon glared at Kikyo. `So this is the priestess that sealed Inuyasha to a tree 50 years ago...' Kagura thought looking at the burning brown eyes of Kikyo.

 

Sesshoumaru ran blindly through the forest, gracefully. He leaped into the air and flew up high enough to spot Naraku's castle. Gliding to it he hovered in front of the territory only to encounter some human guards. Sesshoumaru smirked as he withdrew his Tokijin. He slashed easily through the crowd, dodging arrows and weak attempts. Once he had covered the ground with human blood he smirked and put his sword back. “Such a waste of swordsmanship...” he murmured.

 

He began heading towards the gate when a loud, and very familiar voice called after him. “Sesshoumaru! What the hell are you doing here?!” Sesshoumaru stopped in his tracks and turned quickly to see his half breed brother, Inuyasha running towards him. Sesshoumaru noticed that the rest of Inuyasha's gang was nowhere to be seen.

 

“So little brother...here to save Kikyo?” Sesshoumaru questioned. Inuyasha glared as he said the name. “No! I'm here to defeat Naraku, jackass!” Inuyasha lied. “Why are you here?!?” Inuyasha demanded again. Sesshoumaru glared at Inuyasha for a moment. “Inuyasha...stay out of this. Naraku is my prey.” Sesshoumaru growled.

 

“Ha! No way!” Inuyasha cried. “But out! I'm defeating Naraku...all by myself!” Inuyasha said. Sesshoumaru gave his brother a death glare.

 

Kagura put a fan to her mouth. “So Kikyo...do you still love Inuyasha? Have you not heard about that little miko girl? He's in love with her now.” Kagura smirked. Kikyo felt a deep growl escape her throat. “You would not know anything...about Inuyasha...not like I do.” Kikyo said trying to keep calm. Kagura gave a chuckle. “You'd be surprised...” Kagura said swishing her fan away.

 

“Go now...Inuyasha.” Sesshoumaru glared at his brother. “Not a chance! How many times do I have to tell you! You should go!! Or do I have to kill you just to get outta my way!” Inuyasha said welding Tetsusaiga. “As you wish.” Sesshoumaru replied smirking as he got out Tokijin.

 

Sesshoumaru blocked Inuyasha's attack as the swords clashed wildly. Sesshoumaru saw the chance and hit Inuyasha sending his brother flying back. Inuyasha got up quickly and ran forth to Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru quickly dodged Inuyasha and flew towards the half breed grabbing him by the neck. Inuyasha cursed as he choked on words. “Die.” Sesshoumaru said preparing himself to release his poison.

 

BOOM!! The doors crashed open and Kikyo went flying in mid air. Both Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru stared in shock. Sesshoumaru dropped Inuyasha and ran to the fallen miko. He then heard a wicked laughter. Both brothers looked up to see Kagura standing next to Naraku.

 

“Naraku...” Inuyasha muttered.

 

Sesshoumaru glared at Naraku coldly. “Stay back, Inuyasha...protect her...” Sesshoumaru said running towards Naraku with the Tokijin gleaming.

 

Kikyo got up and watched Sesshoumaru run towards the man she too despised. “Sesshoumaru...” she gasped. `Be careful...' she thought hopefully. She gasped as she felt the familiar embrace around her. She turned fast to see Inuyasha. “You...” Kikyo hissed. “Kikyo...wait...” Inuyasha said. “Go away...Inuyasha. Go to...her...” Kikyo said painfully backing away. Inuyasha sighed. Kikyo was right. Inuyasha had grown to love Kagome...more than ever...he still cared for Kikyo but...Kagome....Kagome needed him. “Kikyo...I'm sorry...” Inuyasha said. Kikyo closed her eyes for a minute then stared towards the dark forces.

 

Naraku unleashed his powerful attacks and roots shot up from the ground. Sesshoumaru almost was dragged down but cut them easily with Tokijin. Sesshoumaru then ran forth and aimed his sword for Naraku's heart.

 

“Inuyasha...” Kikyo started.

 

Inuyasha's dog ears perked up and he looked to Kikyo.

 

“Yeah?”

 

“Go help you're brother...”

 

Inuyasha nodded and ran forth with Tetsusaiga. Kikyo watched.

 

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Again...Gomen...I will make the chapters much longer...but for now I hope you liked this one.