InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Damnation ❯ Confrontation ( Chapter 9 )

*The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.*

-Winston Churchill

<<<>>>Chapter 9<<<>>>

I felt the bile rise in my throat as I saw the carnage before me. Their were bodies strewn all over the courtyard just inside the gates. I stepped closer to my mate. I fought back the torrent of tears that welled up. All those innocent beings, dead, because of one person*s hate. It was sickening to say the least. My mate had reverted back to his stoic self.

Inutaisho came into the courtyard as well. I could see the fury blazing in his eyes. My father soon joined him. Sesshomaru stepped forward drawing his sword from it*s sheath.

I heard someone chuckling and glanced upwards. There in midair stood the creature that I detested the most. By his side were Kagura and a young demon I had never seen before. He almost looked like Inuyasha with his light blue hair, but it was very obvious that he was pure, un-concentrated evil, just like his master.

I could feel the half-breed's gaze on me. I was shivering and the hair at the back of my neck was on end.

*Kagome, it is good to see you are well.* His voice made my stomach heave painfully. I pushed the nausea away; I would not show such weakness.

*I can not say the same to you.* I stated coolly. He laughed. Then he turned to Sess, and in a sober voice said, * I have come for what is mine.* I shuddered in revulsion.

Sess stepped in front of me protectively.

* I think you have come to the wrong place, half-breed.* The even tones were full of menace. I stared at his back and thanked the gods for him.

* No, I think not. For the girl you took from me is right there.* Naraku replied pointing a clawed finger in my direction. I swallowed the bile that rose up in my throat. It left a bitter taste in my mouth.

*She is mine, half-breed. You are mistaken. I have already claimed her.* The demon lord stated. All eyes were on the two, but both our fathers stood ready.

*So be it then.* Naraku said with a sigh. *Then I challenge you for her.*

The confusion welled up inside my mind. Why did he want me? How did he know me?

*Rules?*

*None.*

*Agreed.*

*Good, prepare to die.*

Then with a ferocity that shocked me the two began fighting. Sesshomaru*s sword moved smoothly through the air but had yet to make contact with his opponent. Naraku was dodging left and right, while he shot tentacles at my mate.

While they were distracted, Kagura and the other demon attacked our fathers. I was the only one left. I felt useless. I should do something, anything, but I was frozen in place. That is until a tentacle came towards me. With a speed I had never known I possessed I slashed through the vile appendage with my claws.

Then a cry of pain was heard. It echoed of the courtyard walls and back to the person who had uttered it. Kagura fell to her knees holding her blood ridden stomach. Good, that traitor deserved it. Inutaisho brought his sword down in a fine arch and severed her head from her body. That was going to hurt in the morning. (Sadistic sarcasm.)

I turned my attention back to the other battle. Sesshomaru was dodging blows, while moving closer to his target. He had blood dripping down his left arm. Naraku was faring much worse. He had a large gash that ran from his waist to his right shoulder.

Then Sesshomaru skewered the bastard on his sword and slashed up. Cutting the bastard in two. It looked painful. Naraku fell to the ground in a heap of vile body parts. Sesshomaru landed gracefully in front of me. The breath caught in my throat.

There was a large hole in his chest just above his heart. He fell to his knees. I ran to him. Kneeling before him I tore off the bottom of my skirt and used it to slow the blood down. His golden eyes sought mine. I whimpered. His hand reached out to brush my cheek. *Mine.* His eyes held mine for a moment then they became unfocused and then he fell the rest of the way down. I looked around panicked. My father had just finished off the other demon and his father was already coming my way. I sent him a worried look as I held onto my mate.

*It*s okay Kagome. He will be fine.* I nodded but part of me did not believe him. My heart ached painfully. I placed my hand over it hoping to soothe it. It did nothing to help.

Inutaisho picked up his son and carried him into the palace. My father came over and wrapped his arms around me. I sobbed pathetically. My mother came running out and replaced my father.

My father began barking out orders to the remaining soldiers and servants as I was taken back inside.

My mother tried to take me to my old room, but I refused. I wanted to see him.

I went back to our room. He was lying in our bed. Unconscious. Inuyasha*s mother sat in a chair by the bed. She was crying harshly. I ignored her and went directly to the bed. I crawled onto the large mattress and moved to his side.

I lay down next to him and wrapped my arms around him. I prayed then to all the gods that he would live, as I wept brokenly into his shoulder. (His right one)

My tears drained my remaining strength and I tumbled into a restless sleep.

I really hoped someone would bother to explain this all to me in the morning.