InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Destiny's Bond ❯ Drive to the Well ( Chapter 11 )

Just yet another reminder. I don't own Inu Yasha. Rumiko Takehashi does. Any characters or techniques she doesn't own, unless otherwise stated, belongs to me. In this chapter there are some cameos by characters from Yuu Watase. I'm not making any money from this work. All I get is the satisfaction of writing this work and the joy of those who read it.

 

Destiny's Bond

Chapter Ten: Drive to the well

by

Lance the Flamesniper

 

Sango, at least the conscious part of her, wouldn't admit it freely, but there was a certain thrill to riding on Kouga's back. He was graceful despite the tornado his speed made as he moved. But there was something else about his movements. At every turn she felt her body pressing against his back and creating friction, a very delightful friction that kept sending sparks up her spine. It was making it difficult to both keep her focus and keep her inner self restrained.

 

Then she noticed something else, as did Kagome. Pacing them was a blonde haired man in a sampan hat. He was clad in a blue and black Hakama and gi. In his hands were what looked like sutras. As the man paced them he flicked his wrist sending the sutras flying at soldiers that seemed to be popping up in their path. The sutras mid-way to the soldiers transformed into wolves that then pinned down their targets.

 

Amazing. Sango thought as she unconsciously used her legs to guide the wolf prince toward their target.

 

The man pacing them spared the trio a glance then smiled and winked at her before speeding ahead.

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In the center of the village the head of the invading army smirked. It's name was Shoyu. The body it was in had been died in its sleep a few nights ago and thus was easy to occupy. Guiding the army to invade this pathetic village that “Father” said was a home to Inu Yasha had been easy.

 

“What do ye want with this village? We are a poor one, ye wouldn't get enough food to feed even half your army from here!” Kaede pronounced.

 

“Then it good that I'm not here for food isn't it old hag! Be silent! What I seek will be along soon. After all a band of six isn't a match for a whole army.”

 

Kaede's realized what he meant immediately. “Ye came for the jewel shards!”

 

The man's laugh was malevolent. “Exactly! And once I have them, I will burn this village to the ground!”

“Boss!” One of the body's soldiers called out. “We got a problem!”

 

“What is it? Can't you see I'm busy?”

 

“We're under attack but it isn't just that band sir, it's an army!”

 

“What!?”

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The guards that the possessed commander posted had been expecting easy duty. All they'd been expecting were five people. Instead they found themselves facing the forest as it filled with an unholy howling sound. It sounded to them as if all the hounds of every level of hell were in the woods. Adding too their unease were the sight of shadows flitting from tree to tree. In their minds this was unnerving. Then out of the shadows came a man in a Red Haori. His yellow eyes spoke of anger and wrath. Soon other figures were coming out of the shadows. Grim beings clad in fur and armor and carrying spears, swords and any number of other weapons.

 

Despite what their commanding officer might have thought, these men who he called soldiers had at one time been merely farmers and they knew of the things that dwell in the forests. This wasn't an army of men. Not by long shot. This was an army of demons. The man in red charged forward and behind came a wave of warriors all of them howling like wolves.

 

No, they aren't howling like wolves… the are wolves! Several soldiers thought as their courage failed them and they ran scared.

 

“Don't kill any that you don't have to!” Inu Yasha yelled as the war pack with Miroku in tow slammed into the invading army's guards. He nodded hearing the various though reluctant agreements echo thought the attack force.

 

That baka wolf better get her to the well safely or what I give this army will pale before what I do to him! Inu Yasha thought as his fists smashed into one opponent after another.

 

Miroku focused on his task at hand. The way Sango volunteered herself to be Kouga's guide to the well troubled him. It was another piece of a puzzle that wasn't working out. He brought his Shakajou around into a horizontal strike that easily cracked his opponent's ribs. As he moved to another of the quickly decreasing ranks his mind returned to the problem. He was pretty sure this wasn't something Kouga had done, since the puzzle that was what was happening with Sango had started happening weeks before Kouga's appearance. Though Kouga is also acting odd and whatever is going on with Sango has responded to that… Miroku wasn't sure what was happening, but the more he thought about it, the less he liked it.

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Kouga came to a halt looking into the clearing before him Surround the well were several soldiers all of whom seemed to be waiting for something. By Kouga's count there were easily thirty there though there were probably more scouring the woods on the other side of the clearing for all he knew.

 

“Looks grim” A familiar voice said.

 

“Agreed” said another equally familiar voice.

 

Kouga glanced and lowered his brows seeing two familiar looking being with him. “What are you two doing here?”

 

“We're here to help,” Konran said.

 

“Who are these people, Kouga?” Kagome asked.

 

“Strange people,” Kouga said. “I don't know their names but I'm going to find out once this is over.

 

“Can you give me your bow and arrows Kagome?” the woman asked.

 

The miko handed her weapons over with a confused look on her face. “How do you know…?”

 

“The time for questions is later Higureshi-san. Know that we are allies and that we will fight to the end to assist you,” Konran replied as he pulled his eight special sutras from their hiding place. I promised the four gods that I would only use these in an emergency. They promised me each warrior I summon would at least temporarily work together. The summon will only last four minutes this time, hopefully it'll be enough and they'll take until at least Kagome's time to recharge so I hope when she learns about us later she appreciates this…

 

“Kouga, I'm going to summon up some help for us using these sutras. You and Sango get Kagome to the well.”

 

The wolf prince bristled at the order, but nodded none the less. Mostly because he was curious to see what this strange not-really human being could do.

 

At the nod Konran laid out the eight sutra and began to chant in a language that seemed to be a mix of several other languages. With the last word he slammed his palms into the ground and there was a bright flash of light. When the light faded Eight warriors stood before the man. The first one to catch her eye was that there was two women in the group. She wore Brown armor and her auburn hair was done up in a narrow braided ponytail. Standing next to her was what looked like a young boy dressed in blue with very angry eyes. Standing next to the two was a man who only looked to be 19 and a woman who looked to only be 17, though she was beautiful with her white hair her eyes seemed to glow with experience beyond her youth. To the right of them stood a red haired man wearing a blue tunic over white breeches, On his back was a steely fan. Next to this man was a blue hair man dressed like a monk and apparently wearing a mask. To the right of them there was the last two. A silent and cold man with a bow and arrow and a man who appeared with his eyes closed then refused to look at anyone once the he did open his eyes.

 

“Soi, Suboshi, Tokaki, Subaru, Tasuki, Chichiri, Tomite and Hikitsu. You have been loaned to me by your gods. I have need of your help This woman needs to kept safe until we can put her into that well, inside which is the path to her own country. We will buy time for her defenders to get her there.” With that Konran lead the Gathered Celestial warriors into battle while Kouga, Sango and Kagome made a mad dash toward the well.

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Shuyo looked around in distaste as the weak and wimpy humans that called themselves and army were in partial retreat. As if a few hundred wolf demons couldn't be dealt with! He mentally snarled. “Archers to the ready! Fire!”

 

The volley landed wounding a few of the wolves. Causing Shuyo to smile. That smile faded as the wolves that weren't wounded seemed to become more enraged at the wounding of their comrades. Suddenly a red clothed form was standing before the commander.

 

“So, you in charge of this group?” Inu Yasha asked. He didn't look impressed, but didn't look impressive either.

 

“Yes, I am Shuyo and in the name of my Father, Naraku I will kill you!” With that Shuyo drew his body's sword and charged forward.

 

Inu Yasha drew the Tetsusaiga and charge as well. With a clang the battle was joined.

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Kagome had been in battle before but this was something else. Snakes made of Water, spires of ice, bolts of electricity and torrents of fire flanked the trail blazed by the archer woman in white and the man in blue and black, who'd drawn a sword and was using it with a level skill that spoke of years of practice. Running with them was the White haired woman, Subaru as well as Tokaki and Chichiri. The monk and the warrior helped Kouga and Sango deflect attacks from the side. This is the kind of battle you only read about in fantasy novels! I don't think anyone would believe it if I told them this actually happens!

 

Soon enough Kagome was at the lip of the well. She heard a pop and realized that the eight warriors who have been defending her had disappeared back into the ether they came from.

 

“Into the well miko. Now!' The blue-robed man intoned.

 

“Demo…” Kagome began.

 

“Do so, Kagome,” The woman replied as she stood on the edge of the well firing arrows quicker that Kagome could blink.

 

“Who are you two? Some kind of would be heroes?”

 

Konran looked her right in the eyes. “Always remember what I say now. A hero is made when they make a choice. She and I do what we do because we want the right to choose our future. If that makes us heroes then so be it. Now, get through the well.”

 

Kagome nodded then jumped into the well making a note to find out who the strange man and woman are.

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Miroku picked up a dagger that had been dropped by the fleeing soldiers and quickly began cutting loose the imprisoned villagers beginning with Kaede. Out the corner of his eye he saw Inu Yasha and the one he assumed was the leader of the invaders still battling it out. There was something odd about the leader. His body's ki was off in some way.

 

“He is possessed Miroku. The creature inside him claims to be a child of Naraku.”

 

Miroku needed no further encouragement. Handing the dagger to one of the villagers so they could finish the task of freeing the others Miroku charged towards the fray. Mid-step he pulled one of his numerous sutras from inside his robes, charged it with spiritual power and tossed it with a yell of “Demon be gone!”

 

The sutra struck the commander on the back and with a scream smoke came from his mouth. The smoke coalesced into a violet cloud with glowing eyes as the body it had possessed became bones beneath it.

 

“Inu Yasha! Now!” Kaede and Miroku both yelled.

 

“Wind Scar!” The hanyou bellowed his blade sending a swath of burning destruction towards the vicious spawn. The creature barely had time to react before it was destroyed.

 

“Kagome,” Inu Yasha panted as he collapsed. “I hope Kouga's kept you safe…”

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Konran and Youmei had long since stopped battling and were currently leaning against a tree observing the final throes of the battle for Musashi. Kouga and Sango were back to back surrounded by four soldiers. The look on Sango's face spoke volumes. There was a sort of feral-ness to the look that cause both Konran and Youmei to have to hide smiles.

 

“She's close,” Youmei said.

 

“A few more days maybe less,” Konran agreed with a knowing grin.

 

“Shhh,” Youmei hissed the battle's about to begin.

 

The first of the soldiers charged Kouga. The wolf prince dispatched his attacker with a pinpoint roundhouse kick to jaw. The second attacked Sango. The Taijya swatted his blade aside with her short sword then elbowed her opponent square in the nose sending him to unconsciousness. The third stepped forward cautiously not that it, mattered Kouga unleashed a skillful series three short jabs before kicking the man in stomach hard enough that it broke the armor. The wolf then grabbed his opponent's head to steady it before driving his knee into the man's forehead. The final soldier looked panicked by how quickly his allies had fallen but didn't have a chance to run as Sango pounced upon him. She rained several punches on the hapless soldier before throwing him in Kouga's direction. Kouga for his part lashed out with a kick connecting neatly with the flung soldier's jaw.

 

“Well that's that,” Kouga said as he looked at Sango. Anything he wanted to say to her died on his lips as he saw the hungry look in her eyes. He took two tentative steps towards Sango before she charged him wrapping her arms around his shoulders as her lips claimed his. Kouga returned the kiss passionately, his body still peaking on the adrenaline of the battle.

 

For Sango the world had collapsed down to just the two of them. She felt the warmth of Kouga's body pressed against hers as his arms wrapped around her waist deepening the kiss further. Sango also felt her thighs bump against the edge of the well. A moment later she felt herself lifted up and sat on the edge of the well. As if her body had a mind of its own her legs wrapped around his waist as she felt something soft and wet brush against her lips. It was a strange feeling but instinctively she parted her lips allowing Kouga full access to her eager to learn mouth.

 

The kiss would have continued had it not been for a rather unpleasant interruption.

 

“Kouga! Sango! Did you get Kagome to the well Safely?” Inu Yasha's voice called.

 

The sound was fairly distant, meaning that Inu Yasha had yet to make it to the clearing that housed the well. That gave the two enough time to recover, if only a little. After all it would hard to hide Sango's kiss swollen lips. Still wordlessly the two waited for the arrival of the Hanyou.

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Kagome climbed out of the well pondering the two newest pieces to the weirdness going on in the feudal era. Two people who seemed human… but what kind of human can keep up with Kouga at high speed? Was he some kind of Youkai? Really she wouldn't have time to research the two, even without names, since she had a test to finish cramming for. Still she made a note to ask her grandfather about it when she got home from school tomorrow. With luck he'd know something about them or would know someone who could be asked. With a sigh she climbed up the ladder and walked to her home in this time.

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Onikami and his wife smiled as they watched the sun set. Onikami's wife was in her favorite spot: sitting in front of her husband with his arms around her holding her against his chest. The two were several stories up watching in silence the sun as it kissed the horizon and the lights of the city slowly came alive. They were also pointedly ignoring the presence of Ifurita as she stood stoically at the entrance to the balcony.

 

“She made it back,” Mrs. Onikami said with a smile.

 

“Yes she did. But was there ever really a doubt?” Onikami asked.

 

“Always. As Konran and Youmei would say: “Nothing is ever certain.” Something could have changed.”

 

“True. But that's why they're watching over things or so they say.”

 

“What are you going to tell the others tomorrow?”

 

“That I plan on meeting with Kagome day after tomorrow and that I don't have enough information at this moment to say who is backing the Nezumi and Orochi in their activities.”

 

“Are you sure meeting Kagome is a good idea. Granted by now she knows about…” Mrs. Onikami began only to be silenced by her husband placing a finger to her lips.

 

“I believe that it has to be done. If it makes you uncomfortable, you don't have to attend this time.”

 

“This time?”

 

“I suspect,” Onikami began. “That as things progress in the feudal era, she'll have questions only we and the other members of the families can answer.”

 

With that said the two finished watching the sunset. Though to anyone who looked on it would seem as if for them the world began and ended with each other. The next few days would be difficult but for now the two were at peace. For them, for now, that was enough.

 

TBC

Shoyu- Possession

 

I'm sure some of you are wondering why I tossed in Fushigi Yuugi characters. The truth of it is that this story is the beginning of a larger series of stories that actually encompasses several different anime including Fushigi Yuugi. Which makes this really challenging and only time will tell if I am successful. Also it allows me to give a dedication to one of my favorite Romance fic writers: Ms. Kitty Lynne.

 

Anyway please R&R. Even Constructive criticism is welcome!