InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Crossroads of Betrayal ❯ A Battle for Honor ( Chapter 7 )

Carol-Anne: He's baaaack . . . . . . . (A/N: name that movie paraphrasing and you get a special recognition in either my next chapter of this fic or my other one)

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And now, without further ado, let the games begin.

 

Disclaimer: If I owned Inuyasha, Kagome would be wearing the rosary and Inuyasha would have the command. Enough said. (A/N: SIT BITCH!!!)

 

Chapter 7

 

“Quit dragging your feet,” yelled Inuyasha over his shoulder.

“Be nice, Inuyasha. They're only children,” scolded Sango.

“They're half demon children. This shouldn't be a problem for them to keep up.”

“Inuyasha, I swear I wish we could have gotten Tatsuya to make it so I could `sit' you instead of that lightning spell he cast.”

“Feh!”

It had been only a few days since that fateful time in Kaede's village. Inuyasha kept pushing the team harder and farther everyday. They all assumed it was just because he wanted to get as far away from the others as possible. They only knew part of the truth.

“Inuyasha, please slow down,” begged Shina.

“My feet are really sore; can't we stop for the night? Please Inuyasha?” pleaded Shiori.

“Let them rest,” Sango half asked and half ordered. Kirara jumped off of the shoulder of her Mistress and onto the half demon's shoulder instead. She began to rub against his cheek and mew.

`I hate being outnumbered four girls to one guy. Why did I form the group like this? Feh!' Inuyasha grumbled in his mind. “Fine, we'll camp here for the night.” Inuyasha then jumped into the woods to collect firewood.

The girls all set up camp quickly as Inuyasha returned with a large load of firewood. Sango lit the fire and Inuyasha went off to a nearby stream to catch some fish.

“Sango, what seems to be troubling Inuyasha?” asked Shiori.

“I don't know. He's been like this ever since the village. I think seeing them all has opened old wounds and he's really upset about it all.”

“He hasn't held you since then. Does he not love you anymore?” Shina innocently asked.

The thought of that question struck Sango's heart deep. She found herself clutching at her chest and unable to breathe deeply.

“Quite the contrary, slayer,” stated a cold and stoic voice from the darkness. “It's because he cares deeply for you that he's doing this.” Sesshomaru finally stepped forwards out of the woods.

“What do you want now, Sesshomaru? And what are you talking about?” demanded Sango.

“To put it bluntly, you're in heat. He's still coping with his newly awakened blood and your scent is driving him insane. He's distancing himself from you until you're no longer in heat or he can get his urges under better control.”

Sango tried to hide her face that had now turned beet red while the young girls simply turned their pink faces away from the demon lord.

“When it comes to tact, you truly suck you bastard,” Inuyasha replied as he returned with fish. He calmly put them on sticks and placed them over the fire. “You staying for dinner or on your way after we have this little talk I know you're dying to have?”

“I wish to return as soon as possible.”

“Alright then, let's get to the point. Why are you here and why do I detect no hostility from you like I always do?”

“I simply wish to know what you're intentions for our father's kingdom are. You have ascended to a level no one ever thought possible. You have proven you are worthy to rule over the land. We have to come up with a way to determine who the true ruler of the Western Land will be.”

“You proposing a duel for honor and position instead of the death like we normally do?”

“More or less. I do not wish any harm for either of us. No weapons, only our natural attacks. I merely want to gauge your new strength. I am content with ruling alongside you, provided you realize I am the older and more wiser of the two of us.”

“Riiight. I believe that. Change the rules though. I don't want any attacks, only physical hits. None of your poison attacks and none of my claw ones. Deal?”

“This Sesshomaru finds your terms acceptable.” Inuyasha couldn't help but to shake his head at the still snobbish tone of his elder half brother.

“There's a clearing not too far away, plenty of room to move. We'll settle this there,” Inuyasha stated as he stood and began walking towards the clearing with Sesshomaru by his side.

Sango and the girls followed the brothers, each with thoughts of how the fight will turn out.

`What will Inuyasha do if he wins? Will he leave us to rule over the land in place of his brother?' thought Sango.

`I hope Inuyasha doesn't get hurt during this battle. I know Shina can heal him but I don't like seeing him get hurt,' were the thoughts running through Shiori's mind.

`Inuyasha can take this guy. He's like a super half demon now, this full blooded demon is toast,' thought Shina rather cockily.

The brothers entered the clearing and walked to opposite sides. They turned to face each other and began to stare each other down. Neither brother moved from their spot. Blinking was not a luxury that could be afforded. In the split second your eyes shut, the enemy would attack. Inuyasha wasn't even cracking his knuckles as he typically did for intimidation. He knew it was useless as such a tactic wouldn't intimidate someone like Sesshomaru. Likewise, Sesshomaru did not glare his typical icy look from squinted eyes. He still looked upon his younger half brother with a cold look, but there was no malice in it. The two siblings just looked at each other. They could have easily passed for a pair of statues in a garden, if not for the clothes and hair moving from the wind.

“Are they just gonna stand there?” questioned Shiori.

“This is boring. Can we go back to camp?” followed Shina.

“Shhh. This is an important match. They're trying to psyche each other out and find the others weakness,” chided Sango.

Another lapse of time without even a muscle twitch. This finally proved too much for Inuyasha as his patience was now gone.

“You issued the challenge, doesn't that mean you attack first?”

Sesshomaru blinked. “I thought you were going to attack first since you'd accepted the challenge.”

Sango slapped her forehead and dragged her hand down her face. “On second thought they're just a couple of idiot men.” The young girls nodded their heads showing they agreed.

Yet again the brothers just looked at each other.

“Oh for God's sake someone attack!” Sango yelled.

“We can't, slayer. There has to be a method to determine who will attack first.”

“Unless, you have an idea Sango,” Inuyasha snidely remarked.

“Actually I do. I'll count to three and then you two attack.”

The brothers looked at each other then the slayer, then back to each other. “Agreed,” they both say.

`Thank god,' Sango thought with a sigh. “Okay. One . . . . . Two . . . . . THREE!”

The next moment was a blur. Red came streaking towards white as Inuyasha and Sesshomaru charged forwards at each other. Sesshomaru swung his right fist, only to have it caught by Inuyasha's left hand allowing for the driving of his right fist into Sesshomaru's face. The Lord of the Western Lands staggered back before flying forward again and trying the same move. This time, he ducked when Inuyasha swung his fist. This move spun Inuyasha around allowing for a well placed kick to the young half demons back. Sesshomaru rushed forward after the attack preparing to follow it up, but Inuyasha used his hands to spring himself back at his attacker and kick the demon lord in the face. Sesshomaru staggered back and knew another barrage of attacks was coming. The problem was that it never came. Inuyasha stood away from him but was not in a battle stance.

“I have an unfair advantage. Two arms against one isn't honorable,” stated Inuyasha with an astonishing amount of honor and resolve in his voice worthy of a great lord. He then tucked his arm behind himself and secured it in his belt. “Now we can continue.”

Sesshomaru just nodded, acknowledging his brothers comments and efforts. Then without warning he again dove for Inuyasha.

Inuyasha rushed forward and met his brother's punch with his own. The combined force of the colliding fists sent a shockwave radiating out from them. The two warriors pushed with all their might hoping to gain ground on the other. Their bodies shook with the strain they were exerting into their connected fists.

Sesshomaru realized that Inuyasha was giving his all, but he could go further. He himself was holding back a small amount. He wanted to feel the full force Inuyasha contained within himself. He needed to find a way to get the half demon to tap into it. A quick glance to the side and he had his inspiration. The demon lord smirked inwardly and then set his plan into motion.

“Is this the best you have, Inuyasha?”

“What are you babbling about now?”

“You're embarrassing yourself in front of the woman you have feelings for now.”

Inuyasha began to slacken up as he was distracted, this was not what Sesshomaru wanted. He decided to push further. “Your future mate is quite desirable. Perhaps she will see your folly and bed with me instead.” `God help me if he decides to kill me.'

Inuyasha's orange eyes glowed dangerously, seemingly on fire as they gazed into the cold eyes of his older brother. He squinted his eyes and growled at the demon. “You may have said this was for honor, but that was low. I will now restore my honor and put you in your place, dear brother.” The last of the statement came out with much venom in the tone. A feral growl erupted from deep within the half demon and he suddenly found the strength to push the older dog demon back.

Sesshomaru almost smirked, that is to say he would probably have smirked for the first time in the longest time but a foot to his face prevented that. Inuyasha had tapped into his full power. Sesshomaru could sense the change in his fighting, as could the spectators watching with morbid curiosity. What they couldn't sense, was the unbridled rage Sesshomaru had inadvertently unleashed in his young half brother.

Inuyasha was relentless in his attacks. As Sesshomaru dodged one attack, another came flying in right behind it that would blind-side him. Blocking any of Inuyasha's attacks proved to be useless, as he would simply force even more power into it and push Sesshomaru back before another barrage issued forth.

Sesshomaru was at a severe disadvantage. He had miscalculated his brother yet again. With all that was at stake, Sesshomaru finally did the one thing he'd never done in his life; he became desperate. It is said that desperate times call for desperate measures, which was precisely the demon lord's plan. Sesshomaru jumped back as far as he could from Inuyasha, then his eyes bled over to become red and he began to glow; he had begun his transformation.

Inuyasha stared at the three-legged dog beast before him. “That's cheating you bastard!!!”

“Nowhere in the rules did it say no transformations,” growled the dog version of Sesshomaru.

`Fucking bastard thinks he's so smart. Well, it's time to see if what Myoga said is true,' thought Inuyasha.

 

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“Master Inuyasha. Now that you have obtained this new form, you will find you now possess the ability to transform,” spoke the wise old flea.

“You mean like Sesshomaru?” questioned Inuyasha.

“No, My Lord. You will retain a humanoid shape, however you will acquire certain canine attributes.”

“Great, so I really will be a dog man.”

“Do not fret, Lord Inuyasha. However, in this form you will not be able to wield the Tetsusaiga. Doing so will force you to transform back to your original form,” pointed out Myoga.

“Damn, that would have been really useful too. Oh well, guess it just means that if I'm ever in a fight and lose the Tetsusaiga that I can still transform and have more power if needed.”

“Indeed, My Lord. You will possess immense power then, but unlike your previous transformation when you were just a regular half demon, you will be in complete control and able to tap into hidden abilities to strike at your opponent.”

“I can't wait to try it out,” smirked Inuyasha.

 

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Inuyasha got out of his fighting stance and bowed his head slightly in concentration.

Sesshomaru stood puzzled at the actions of his half brother. `What is he doing?'

His question was answered when Inuyasha's head snapped up quickly and his eyes bled over to full red. His body began to glow and change just as Sesshomaru's had done moments ago. `This can't be,' thought Sesshomaru.

When the glowing ceased, a new figure stood before the dog beast. It was still humanoid in shape; however upon closer inspection it resembled that of a dog. Its fur was silvery white. It was crouched low on its haunches and flexing the new claws it possessed. The creature reared back its head to howl, a truly disturbing sound indeed. It made the blood of the young girls run cold, while it had the opposite effect on the slayer that couldn't peel her eyes off the new specimen before her.

`Inuyasha transformed. I knew Myoga mentioned it, but I never thought I'd see it. His power is immense, it's just a shame he has to look like a true dog man instead of his usual self,' thought Sango.

The transformed Inuyasha stopped his howl and seemed to smirk, if it could be said that a dog could smirk. He then lunged at the unprepared dog beast and slammed a powerful fist into the left side of his snout. This caught the elder demon off guard and he staggered back. He stumbled a bit because he didn't have four legs and this proved to be his downfall. The dog man took this as an opportunity and swept at the only front paw of his opponent and caused him to fall to the ground. The beast's head never connected though, as a double-fisted punch from Inuyasha caused him to snap back up.

To say that Sesshomaru was pissed at being beaten by his younger half-brother was an understatement; he was livid. He corrected himself and then charged yet again at the younger demon. A well placed diversion with his head allowed him to swipe his paw at Inuyasha and send him flying away. As Sesshomaru lunged forwards, Inuyasha countered off of a tree and connected with a vicious kick to the eye of his opponent.

Sesshomaru fell back again, blinded by the blow. He squinted his remaining eye open only to find another powerful fist screaming towards his nose. The impact came and tears streamed to the demon lord's eyes. He fell to the ground and lost his concentration due to the pain in his face. He began to transform back.

Inuyasha saw his older half-brother in his normal form before him and reverted back himself. He walked over to Sesshomaru who had finally managed to open his now black eye and was still rubbing his bloody nose. Inuyasha stepped before him and offered his hand to help him up. Sesshomaru reluctantly accepted and was jerked to his feet.

“Well, since you cheated and transformed, which counts as an ability by the way, you forfeit,” started Inuyasha.

Sesshomaru opened his mouth to object but Inuyasha quickly stopped him.

“But since I used my left arm and also transformed, I cheated as well.”

The elder dog demon furrowed his brow and stared at the younger half-demon.

“Therefore, it's a draw. You stay the first Lord of the Western Lands, and I shall be the second.”

Sesshomaru surprised Inuyasha by smiling, however small it might have been it still existed which would send chills down Inuyasha's spine for weeks. “Very well. Which regions do you wish to control then since we must split the realm?”

“I'll tell you after I've thought about it a while. Right now, I'm starving.”

Sesshomaru shook his head. “I was wrong, you haven't changed all that much. I must be going now, when you decide what you want, I'll be around.” With that said Sesshomaru took to the skies back to his camp where Rin and Jaken were waiting.

Inuyasha sighed and shook his head, “and you're still a cold-hearted prick.” He then turned and headed back to where the spectators stood. When he arrived, he was met by three wide-eyed and slack-jawed females. He couldn't really count Kirara as being wide-eyed because she always looked like that. “What?”

“N-Nothing!” exclaimed Sango.

“Feh! Let's get back to camp, I'm sure the fish are well done by now.” He then began walking off towards the encampment before stopping to shout over his shoulder, “you wenches coming or what?!”

That snapped them out of their stupor as they rushed off to join him at the campfire.

After all had eaten and the girls curled up with the large version of Kirara to sleep, Sango approached the tree that Inuyasha was sitting in.

“Inuyasha, we need to talk,” she loudly whispered into the branches before walking off. She heard the sound of rushing air and knew he'd jumped down to follow her.

Once they were a good distance away from camp, Sango began to speak without turning to face Inuyasha. “Is what Sesshomaru said true?”

Without missing a beat and hoping to avoid the true meaning of the question he tried to steer the conversation away. “Yeah, we're gonna split up the Western Lands and rule them together. He'll be the first lord and I'll be the second.”

Sango turned on him then and glared. “You know damn well that's not what I'm talking about. Are you really avoiding me because I'm in heat?”

Inuyasha's cheeks flared red, out of anger or embarrassment was anyone's guess. “Maybe I am, so what?!” he yelled.

Sango took a large step towards Inuyasha closing the gap between them much to the dismay of the half-demon. “Why?”

“B-Because . . . . . .”

“That's a reason mothers give their children when they don't have a good reason for them to not do something. Not gonna work, dog boy. Why does me being in heat have anything to do with it?” She took another step towards him while she said this.

Inuyasha lowered his gaze to stare at his feet and mumbled under his breath.

“I didn't catch that,” she stated while stepping again.

Inuyasha took a step forward and yelled into her face, “I'm afraid, alright?!”

Sango scoffed, “you're not afraid of anything.”

“I wish that were true, Sango. I'm afraid if I did give in to you, I'd mark you.”

Sango's heart sank a bit. `He doesn't want to mark me? Maybe he doesn't love me after all.'

Inuyasha must have picked up on her thinking though. “I mean, it's not that I don't want to, it's just I'm afraid what might happen as a result of the mating.”

Sango let that sink in before realization hit her. “You mean that you might pup me?”

Inuyasha only nodded, staring at his feet once more. “Not to mention my enemies that will try to go through you to get to me.”

Sango raised a hand to cup Inuyasha's cheek making him look into her eyes. “You could have just told me. I'd have understood.”
Inuyasha snorted. “Yeah, because I'm so good at revealing my true feelings and thoughts with words,” he said with a smirk. This made Sango giggle slightly at thinking of Inuyasha being honest about his feelings would be the first sign of the Apocalypse.

“So, after I'm no longer in heat, are you going to hold me and kiss me again?” Sango tried to keep the hopeful tone out of her voice a bit.

“Yeah, by then I'll have that transformation completely under control so there's no chance I'll give in and hurt you that way and we can go back to the way we were.”

“I find that to be acceptable,” Sango said with a nod. “On the condition that I can still get a small kiss goodnight and goodmorning until then.”

Inuyasha looked into Sango's eyes and smirked. “You got a deal. I think I could hold your hand too while we walk. I also won't push us so hard since Sesshomaru finally showed up and we had it out.”

Sango just nodded and took the half-demon's hand. “Let's head back to camp then.”

The two walked back in silence. Upon arriving near the fire, they shared a brief but passionate kiss before Inuyasha helped Sango into his haori for warmth while he jumped into the tree to watch over them all. They both fell asleep with smiles on their faces and hope for their future.

 

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`Dear God, give me the strength not to kill these humans before my father has the chance to get his revenge,' Shippou silently prayed in his mind as Kagome and Miroku continued to pester him for answers.

They had not stopped asking about Inuyasha, Sango, and the girls since the village. To say that it had been a long few days was an understatement. The incessant whining from the priestess from the future and the constant admonishing from the lecherous monk were taking their toll on the whole group. Ayame was almost as irate as Shippou, but wasn't praying to have the strength not to kill them yet. Kouga was taking the lead far off ahead so that he could try to tune them out. Shippou finally couldn't take it anymore; he'd snapped.

“Would you two shut the Hell up!?” This sudden outburst caused all in the group to stop and stare at the young fox demon warrior.

Kouga began to walk back towards the group and crossed his arms across his chest. “They'll shut up if you just answer the damn questions,” he yelled back at the boy.

“Damnitt! Ask then and I'll answer as best I can,” Shippou growled back while sitting down against a tree trunk with his arms crossed and a frown upon his face. “Just make sure to ask one at a time and only one question each turn.”

Kagome spoke up first. “Is Inuyasha dangerous in his new form?”

Shippou smirked and closed his eyes. “To his friends and family he's just as loyal and protective as ever. To Naraku and his incarnations he's the sign of their impending doom.” Shippou then opened his eyes to stare at the priestess with a cold glare. “To you, the monk, and the so-called wolf prince . . . . . . God doesn't even know what he'll do to you.” This earned him several gulps and a pale face from Kagome.

“Why is Sango with Inuyasha?” questioned Miroku.

Shippou's gaze switched from the priestess to the monk but still held much malice. “Because she's a true friend and will stand by his side without dishonoring him. She's there because she wants to be with him.”

Kouga stepped forward next. “Why aren't you with him?”

Shippou rolled his eyes and shook his head. “I've told you before, wolf-crap. I'm here to make sure nothing happens to any of you. When Inuyasha is ready, he'll come for me and to exact revenge on you. Oh, and if you're thinking that something could happen to me you're wrong, I have a bond with Inuyasha so he knows if I'm in serious danger and can rush to my aid if need be.”

Silence reigned over the group as they pondered the information they'd been given. Ayame then thought of a question. “Who were those girls?”

Shippou nodded his head at the next logical question which Ayame voiced. “The one with the silver hair was Shiori, a bat half-demon girl we'd met on a previous adventure. The fire-headed one is Shina, a phoenix half-demon that Inuyasha heard about through Shiori. They have been included in the group because of skills they possess.”

“What skills are those?” inquired Kagome.

“Feh! That would be telling the secrets and tactics of the group. I don't think so.”

“Why were they at Kaede's?” Miroku asked.

Shippou closed his eyes and sighed, this was growing tiresome. “From the scents I got and the way Inuyasha carried Sango I'd have to guess that Sango was hurt in a battle. She was probably poisoned if they needed Kaede to help.”

“There's something more going on between them.” Miroku spat at the young fox demon. “I know you know about it, what is it?”

Shippou looked at Miroku and pulled out his old innocent act. “I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just a kid.”

“I saw it too, Shippou,” Kagome joined in. “It was like they were each others lifeline at that time. They've grown closer since they left us, please tell us what has happened between them.”

That was the final straw, Shippou was done answering them. “First off you whore what they do is their own damn business and none of yours. They are grown people capable of ruling their own lives. Secondly, they didn't leave us; you and the two bastards chased them away. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go for a walk, we'll make camp here tonight.” With that said Shippou jumped off into the darkness of the woods to find quiet solitude.

The rest of the group sat there gloomily while they contemplated the answers that Shippou had given or alluded to at least. The conclusions they managed to gather were simple. Inuyasha had become something more powerful than any of them could hope to fight and live; a thought that sent chills up Kouga's spine. They were all in serious trouble when Inuyasha decided to come back; which made Kagome shudder. It was apparent that the girls had something to do with some master plan the older half-demon had thought of; which puzzled Ayame because they all talked like Inuyasha couldn't plot like that. The last thought that crossed all their minds, was if Inuyasha and Sango had become more than just friends; which Miroku realized was not to be unexpected but still did not sit well with him.

 

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Jacketslacker: I've finally found the time to return to writing. I know I'd say this story would be done by now possibly, well I was wrong. I'd tell ya to sue me but you wouldn't get a damn thing since I'm poor. I'm hoping that another chapter could be done in two or three weeks. This chapter took a while to write, just kept losing my muse or became unsure of a direction to take it. I'm rather pleased with the outcome though. As always, remember to review and tell me what you think so far. Flaming is retarded, if you hated this story then why are you reading the note here in the first place. Writing a flame is a waste anyways, it takes time, so why bother. If there's something that bugged you, however, please tell me so that maybe I can fix it. With that said, until next time faithful readers. Don't forget to read my other fic, Nightwing: A Dark Beginning.