InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lonely No More ❯ Chapter 26 ( Chapter 26 )

Here you go guys the next chapter in the story. The raising of the barrier.

 

Enjoy!!

 

Chapter 26

 

Jinx was the first to stir this morning as a familiar scent reached her nose. She opened her eyes to see where it was coming from and saw a familiar figure trying to make his way into Inuyasha and Kagome's teepee.

 

Jinx quickly got up and changed into her wolf form as she leaped and landed in front of the intruder, she barred her fangs as she slowly approached him. She didn't want to make any noise for if she did she would wake the couple inside the teepee and they were still asleep from the sound of their breathing.

 

Miroku had woken up early that morning and knew that his friend and mate were in the village. He could never resist going to where Kagome was, she was beautiful and his lecherous side wanted her.

 

He couldn't wait to see her sleeping form so he could fanaticize on what he could do to her. He wanted just a lonely touch of her breast so he could be satisfied that he had touched her as her mate slept next to her. He had always dreamed of taking a woman while their mate were lying next to them, it was a challenge but one he was willing to take.

 

When he arrived he saw Jinx and Tsa-li lying down on the ground asleep. He made sure that he was down wind from them as he slowly made his way towards the teepee. He was just about there when a wolf appeared in front of him.

 

Miroku froze in his track as the wolf bared her fangs at him. She didn't growl because she didn't want to wake the hanyou's inside the teepee. He slowly started to back away from the teepee as she continued her approach. He didn't know how he was going to get out of this one as Jinx looked pissed.

 

When Jinx had gotten him far enough away from the teepee she changed into her human form and approached Miroku with the look of death in her eyes.

 

She stopped in front of him and asked, “What the hell do you think you're doing?”

 

Her temper was flared as Miroku stared straight at her with fear in his eyes as he said, “I just wanted to see Kagome and Inuyasha.”

 

Jinx eyed him, he was lying to her, she knew better than to believe his lame excuse. She started to growl and that brought the rest of the pack from within hearing distance as they surrounded him.

 

Miroku was shaking with fear as Jinx approached him and said, “You wanted to see them, Huh. Well, you will have to wait until they wake up and if they want to speak to you then you can go and see them, but until they wake up no one is allowed anywhere near them.

 

It took a lot to convince Inuyasha that he could come here and would be left alone while he rested with Kagome, and I'm not about to let you ruin that for him. Because if he gets pissed, then you can just kiss the protection barrier goodbye, he will leave with Kagome and we will never see them again.

 

You may not care about this land but I know for a fact that the rest of the people who live here do. So, if you ruin this for them they will hunt you down and kill you.” Jinx ended her statement with a growl.

 

Miroku understood what she was saying and backed away as he headed home before he got himself killed.

 

~-oOo-~

 

Kagome slowly started to awaken, she felt two arms wrapped tightly around her back. She felt a leg on the lower part of her thigh and a tail that was placed on top of her to keep her warm. She took a deep breath and got the smell of honey and pine. She started to stretch to get up and what she got for her movement was a purr and a tightening of arms and legs around her.

 

Kagome sighed; Inuyasha wasn't about to let her get up. He was purring because it was normally the way he would get her to calm down and fall asleep but right now she really needed to get up.

 

She wasn't felling well and the food she had the night before was starting to make its way up. She tried to sit but Inuyasha held her down as he snuggled into her body, she started to growl in frustration.

 

Inuyasha had felt Kagome starting to stir in his arms; he started to purr because he knew he could cuddle with her a little while longer if she stayed asleep. He felt her sit up and he pulled her closer to him not willing to let her go.

 

When she started to growl that's when he opened his eyes and looked at his mate for the first time that morning. She looked pale and she was breathing hard. He quickly sat up and asked, “Kagome, what's wrong?” but before she could answer she turned green and jumped up out of the nest and ran straight out the door.

 

Inuyasha was in shock he didn't know what was going on or why his angel had ran out of the teepee. He jumped up and ran after her while he yelled “Kagome!”

 

~-oOo-~

 

Jinx was about to thrash Miroku for trying to wake up her sister and her mate when she heard, “Kagome!” She quickly turned around just in time to see Kagome coming out of the teepee heading towards the woods with Inuyasha following close behind.

 

“Uh, oh, this can't be good if Kagome is running into the forest and Inuyasha is chasing her.” Jinx quickly turned into her wolf form as she followed the hanyou's into the forest.

 

Kagome continued to run until she reached the river. Once there she found a bush and everything inside came out. She was heaving with her head bent down holding her stomach when Inuyasha came running up behind her.

 

Inuyasha found Kagome kneeling down on the ground holding her stomach while everything she had eaten came up. He quickly ran over to her and put his arm around her stomach while the other pulled her hair out of her way. He knew he could do nothing for her until she was done. When she was finally done he helped her sit as she tried to get her breathing under control.

 

Jinx had made it to the area where Kagome and Inuyasha were. She saw her sister sitting on the ground as Inuyasha was rubbing her back to try and calm her. When she approached Inuyasha immediately became protective over his mate as he stepped in front of Kagome to effectively stop Jinx approach.

 

Jinx became furious as he was preventing her from seeing her sister; they started a growling contest as they faced off about to do battle.

 

Kagome was getting irritated, she was tired of all the protectiveness, she was tired of all the fighting, she was tired at just about everything and she couldn't take it anymore. Her temper was getting the best of her as she started to growl in a threatening way at the two in front of her.

 

Inuyasha and Jinx immediately stopped as they heard the new growl join their chorus. Kagome was loosing her temper as she said, “I want you two to just stop! I don't need anyone's help. I don't need a baby sitter. All I want is just to be left alone for a while, do you both understand!”

 

Inuyasha was about to speak when Kagome cut him off. “LEAVE!!! I want both of you to just leave me alone!” Kagome turned and ran into the forest as she left the two people that cared about her the most standing in the forest totally shocked.

 

Inuyasha's heart just broke he didn't know what he did to make her so upset. He turned and started to follow his mate into the forest.

 

Jinx seeing that Inuyasha was about to go after his mate reached out a hand and caught him by his arm, “Where are you going? You know she's upset, just let her have a little time to herself.”

 

Inuyasha sighed as he turned towards her and said, “I can't do that. She is in the forest unprotected. Danger is everywhere and I have to follow her to protect her and my pup.”

 

Jinx face turned pale at his words, `did he just say pup?' She swallowed hard and tired to find her voice as she said, “pup?”

 

Inuyasha didn't have time for this as he angrily said, “Yes Pup!!!! She is carrying our pup. I would've told her but you interfered when I was trying to calm her down. Now she has run off into the forest and she could be in danger. Now let me go or you won't have an arm left!” Jinx released her hold on his arm as she watched him take off into the forest after his mate.

 

~-oOo-~

 

Kagome had ran all the way back to the god tree. She jumped up to the highest branches and there she sat crying. She was upset at being fought over. She didn't feel good and she had no clue why she had gotten sick. She didn't know why she just yelled at the only people in the world that cared about her. She was heart broken over what she had done to the people she loved the most. She continued to cry her heart broken sobs until she cried herself to sleep.

 

Inuyasha has been running through the forest looking for his angel, he had followed her scent until he got close to the god tree and then it disappeared. He raced to the tree because he knew that would be the place she would go if she were upset.

 

He reached the tree and started to climb the branches. He stopped at the nest but he didn't find her there. He looked up and he thought he saw something red in the higher branches of the tree. He continued to climb up the tree and was relieved to see her there asleep looking like an angel.

 

He could smell the salt water, which meant that she had been crying. He approached very carefully he didn't want to scare her. He crouched in front of her and flattens his ears to his head as he gently called to her “Kagome?”

 

Kagome's eyes started to open as she heard someone call her name. When she got her eyes focused she noticed that Inuyasha was there in front of her with his ears flat against his head and he was whimpering.

 

He was scared to come near her for fear that she would reject him. She heard him call her name again as he scooted closer to her, begging to come near. Her heart broke seeing him like this, it was her fault that he was reduced to begging, she started to cry again as she reached out to him begging for his touch.

 

Inuyasha saw the changes go on in his mates face as he was whimpering trying to get closer to her. He saw her crying as she reached for him to embrace her. He didn't hesitate in the least when he jumped that last couple of feet and held his angel in his arms.

 

She was crying into his chest as he held her in his arms purring trying to calm her hurting soul. He rubbed her back until she stopped, then he looked at her to see if she was all right.

 

Kagome looked into those golden eyes that she loved so much and wondered why she had yelled at him. Tears started coming down her cheeks as she said, “I'm sorry, I'm sorry that I yelled at you. I don't want you to leave me. Please Inuyasha, I'm sorry.” She said as she buried her face into his chest crying.

 

Inuyasha heard her words and held her closer to him as he wrapped his arms around her. When she quieted down he gently said, “Kagome, I will never leave you, you did nothing wrong. I was wrong to stop Jinx from approaching you but I couldn't help it. You were not feeling well and when you're weak and sick I protect you. I don't mean to be over protective but that's just the way I am. I can't change who I am or what I'll do to protect you.” He finished speaking and lowered his head to her hair as he was seeking comfort from her scent.

 

Kagome heard his words and knew he was just being Inuyasha. She couldn't be mad at him for being who he was. She loves him and accepts him the way he is and she wouldn't change it for the world.

 

She gently pulled away from his embrace and looked into his hurt eyes as she said, “I'm sorry, I don't ever want you to beg so you can come near me. I'm your mate and I love you. I want to be with you, it's just that, I don't know what happened to make me so sick this morning, and then hearing you and Jinx fighting I just couldn't take it.” Kagome shook her head like she was trying to clear her mind.

 

Inuyasha brought her closer to him and said, “don't worry about it, I know what made you sick this morning.”

 

His words caught her off guard as she stared into his eye and asked, “You do? What made me sick?”

 

Inuyasha chuckled and he leaned down and whispered in her ear, “you're carrying our pup.” Kagome's eyes grew big at the sudden news he had just given her and she fainted in his arms.

 

Inuyasha saw her face as she paled and fainted. The news of her having his pup was a little too much for her to take. He chuckled as he gazed upon her beauty; he leaned down and kissed her on the forehead as he brought her closer to him. He wanted to stay in the god tree but that meant that they might run into some intruders in the morning when they headed toward the village.

 

Inuyasha sighed he didn't know what to do. He hated staying in the village but if he didn't go back then they would come looking for him and Kagome. With a heavy heart he stood on the branch as he brought Kagome with him and cradled her against his chest. He could hear his pup's heart beat from within her as he leaped from tree branch to tree branch heading back to the village.

 

~-oOo-~

 

Jinx came out of the forest and headed towards her mate who was sitting by a fire. Tsa-li noticed his mate as she made her way towards him. He greeted her when she got closer but she didn't answer him. She seemed to be in deep thought as she went over to sit on a rock and looked off into the distance.

 

`Kagome is carrying Inuyasha's pup, I'm so happy for her. But Inuyasha said that I interfered with him telling her the good news now she is out in the forest alone and might be in danger, all because of me.' Jinx started to cry at the thought of her sister being in danger.

 

Tsa-li came over to his mate and saw that she was crying, he sat next to her and put his arm around her shoulder to comfort her while he asked, “What's wrong Jinx? Why are you crying?”

 

Jinx looked up with sadden eyes and replied, “Kagome is out in the forest alone because I interfered with what was happening between her and Inuyasha.”

 

Tsa-li listened to his mate but she wasn't making any sense. “Jinx what are you talking about?” He said exasperated.

 

Jinx looked at him with tear filled eyes as she tried to explain. She began to tell Tsa-li everything that happened after Kagome came running out of the teepee. She told him about finding her, almost getting into a fight with Inuyasha, Kagome getting mad and leaving to go deeper into the forest and about Kagome having Inuyasha's pup. But the part that hurt the most was the part of her interfering with what was going on between them. Jinx broke down and cried into her mates shoulder as he held her to comfort her.

 

Tsa-li knew that they were both over protective of the girl, but they had every right to be. Ever since they had been together someone or something was trying to get the girl. He took a deep breath and said, “Kagome is right, we are a little too protective of her but we have every right to be. Someone is always trying to get to her; they always want to claim her as their own.

 

I understand why Inuyasha is protective; it's in his nature to be. Inu Youkai are always protective of their mates, more so than wolves. But you my dear have to learn how to let go. I know she is your sister but she is mated now and has a life just like you.

 

She doesn't interfere when we get into arguments and you should stay out of theirs. They can always work things out the way we do.”

 

Jinx heard his words and knew that he was right she had to learn to butt out of Kagome's life but it was just so difficult to do. They have been together for a long time and it's hard not to be involved in her life.

 

She knew that she would never abandon her sister but she had to stop being over protective of her. Jinx sighed and said, “You're right, I should learn to butt out and let her handle herself but she has always been so weak in a fight and I'm just scared of loosing her.”

 

Tsa-li nodded his understanding and said, “yes, she might've been weak once, but I have seen the power that she controls and she is powerful. She is not the same person she used to be. She is a warrior and she can stand on her own two feet, you just have to give her a chance.” Jinx nodded her head in understanding as she leaned into her mates shoulder for comfort. It was going to be hard but she will learn not to interfere.

 

~-oOo-~

 

Inuyasha came back to the village with Kagome in his arms, as he approached he was greeted by the wolves that were protecting the area. They formed a circle as they protected him while he traveled back to the teepee that he had shared with Kagome the night before.

 

Tsa-li and Jinx saw Inuyasha approach and they were relieved that he had Kagome with him in his arms. When they approached they stopped a good distance away from him as he turned and answered their unasked question. “She's just sleeping, when I told her the news of her carrying our pup she fainted in my arms, I guess she was just overwhelmed by the news.”

 

Inuyasha looked at Jinx then he lowered his head and said, “Jinx, I'm sorry, I had no right to talk to you the way I did this morning. You have every right to see your sister and I shouldn't interfere with you doing that. You're the only family she has and you mean the world to her. I will try my best not to be overly protective but it isn't in my nature, so you're just going to have be patient until I learn.”

 

Inuyasha words touched Jinx's heart. He was making an effort to change and so must she. She smiled and said, “I understand your concerns and I too will try really hard not to interfere in your lives, but if you ever need me I will always be there, even if its to take care of the pup while you two have some alone time.” She smiled wide for him and Inuyasha understood. If anything they had come to an agreement concerning Kagome.

 

Inuyasha turned and he walked towards the teepee. He entered the teepee and headed for the nest that they had shared last night. He laid her down making sure she was comfortable as he laid down next to her. He was relieved that she was at his side once again.

 

Kagome slept until the sun was high in the sky when she woke up from her nap she found that her mate was lying next to her with his back towards her. He wasn't holding her like he usually did and she felt cold.

 

`Doesn't he want to hold me any more? Could I've hurt him that bad that he doesn't want to touch me?' Kagome started to cry at the thought of him not wanting her anymore as she rolled away from him and buried her face into the nest.

 

Inuyasha was in a light sleep when he smelled salt water, `Kagome's crying? Why would she be crying?' He rolled over to find that she was far away from him as he moved over to her and rapped his arms around her body and brought her against his chest. He started to purr to calm her as his tail wrapped around her protectively.

 

Kagome felt as he brought her into his embrace and wrapped his tail around her. She rolled over and put her arms around his chest as she buried her face into his shoulder crying.

 

Inuyasha's purr calmed her down and as he held her he asked, “Kagome what's wrong? Why are you crying?”

 

She couldn't look at him as she said; “When I woke up you weren't holding me like you usually do and you where turned away from me. I thought that you didn't want to touch me anymore because of what I said.”

 

Inuyasha heard her and said, “Kagome, I will always hold you during the night but we have been having a stream of people coming in here asking about you. Every time I would get comfortable someone else would come in to check on you. I just decided to sit here and watch you sleep. I must've fallen asleep because when I woke up you were crying and had moved away from me.”

 

Kagome was relieved to hear this. He was at least trying to let other people come and see her and not be overly protective. She looked up and smiled at him as she reached up and kissed him putting her arms around his neck to hold him close.

 

Inuyasha was enjoying the kiss from Kagome when he heard, “Am I interrupting anything?” as the two jumped apart at the sudden intrusion. Now Inuyasha growled at the person who had entered the teepee without permission, at least their other guest had asked to come in before they entered.

 

Miroku on the other hand just barged in not knowing what he could of walked into.

 

Inuyasha was flexing his claws at his friend as he continued to growl his anger. Kagome just laughed and he stopped. Her laughter warmed his heart as he turned to her and said, “What's so funny?”

 

Kagome looked at him while she was still laughing and said, “You were doing so good in not being overly protective until Miroku showed up and now you're back to normal.” She started to laugh harder as she saw her mate get mad.

 

He tried to pounce on her but she was too fast, she zipped out of the teepee with Inuyasha hot on her heels.

 

Kagome ran into the forest with Inuyasha right behind her as she jumped up into the trees. Inuyasha followed as he caught up to her high up in the branches. He looked at her with loved filled eyes as Kagome said, “Now where were we,” she leaned in and kissed her mate. Inuyasha pulled her closer to his body and enjoyed the kiss that was interrupted by the pervert.

 

They kissed for what seemed like an eternity and when they pulled apart they were panting. Kagome rested her head on his shoulder as he held her in his arms. She looked up and said, “We have to get the barrier up as soon as possible the soldiers are getting closer to the land and soon they will enter it. If they make to the sacred land we won't be able to push them back.”

 

Inuyasha heard her words as he held her tighter against him. He wasn't looking forward to what they had to do but they had a duty to perform and he wanted to get back home for some much needed privacy.

 

He pulled her away and gave her a quick peek on the lips as he said, “If they're getting closer to our land then lets set up the barrier so we can stop them and then we can go home.” He put Kagome on his back as he leaped from the trees to head back towards the village.

 

Inuyasha arrived at the village with Kagome riding on his back, he was smiling because Kagome was hiding under his hair and she was kissing and licking the back of his neck. She was giggling as she continued her assault and Inuyasha was trying to stop her.

 

Kagome was really enjoying herself when she went stiff on Inuyasha's back. She started to shake as she put her forehead between his shoulder blades and tried to calm her breathing.

 

Inuyasha noticed that Kagome had stopped her giggling and that she was shaking with fear. The fear that radiated off her was enough to strike fear in his own heart. He stopped walking towards the village as he kneeled and Kagome slipped off his back to sit on the ground.

 

He turned to look at her as he saw her hiding her eyes underneath her hair. He raised his hand to rub her cheek with the pad of his thumb as he moved his fingers under her chin to raise her head. When he gazed upon her face he saw the fear in her eyes. He pulled her into his embrace as he asked, “Kagome, what's wrong? Are the soldiers closer than you thought?”

 

Kagome shook with fear as she replied; “They're less than a half day's walk from the first barrier, we need to raise the barrier now if we're to save the land.” Her words reached his heart, now he knew why she was scared. They just spent, possibly, the last moments of their lives together in that tree a few minutes ago.

 

He sighed as he picked up the scent that was coming from behind him. He knew who it was as he gently said, “Tsa-li, go tell the governing Chief's that we need to raise the barrier now. Have them meet us in the clearing that we've agreed to meet to set up the barrier. Everyone that is to participate is to be there. We must move now if we want to keep the land safe or we will lose everything.” Tsa-li heard everything he said as he turned and rushed to find the governing Chief's.

 

Inuyasha picked Kagome up in his arms as he turned and walked towards the clearing. He sat down with Kagome in his lap as he held her tight. He didn't want to let go of her. He didn't know if they will survive what was to come, and they wanted to comfort each other before they raised the barrier.

 

Inuyasha saw Jinx came out of the forest with the rest of her pack as they formed a protective circle around the hanyou's; she was getting everyone in position when Inuyasha called for her. Jinx turned her head toward the person that was calling her name, and when she saw that it was Inuyasha who called, she rushed over to his side.

 

Inuyasha looked into her green eyes and said, “Jinx, when the five tribes get here have them form five points of a star around us. Have each of the five governing chief's stand in front of their tribe. They're to be the gatherers for the strength of their people. They will channel all of their energy and strength through their body and then send it to your pack as they surround us.

 

When Kagome and I are ready we will start drawing the power from you. We will continue to draw the power until we have enough to put the barrier up and protect our sacred lands.” Jinx heard his words and nodded her head in understanding as she went back to her pack to tell them of the plan.

 

Everyone got ready as the five tribes approached the clearing; Jinx stepped up to the governing Chief's and told them what they needed to do. They all complied as they positioned their people around in a circle to form 5 points of a star.

 

When they were ready the drums started to beat their song into the sky as they sang as one throughout the land, calling for all the power and strength of those who lived there.

 

All five chiefs were there, Chief Sesshomaru, Chief Running Bear, Chief Joseph, Chief Kanuga, and Miroku who was standing in for Chief Togo.

 

Miroku had his spiritual powers that enabled him to channel a great deal of power through his body without getting hurt or weak, so he offered to stand in Chief Togo's place.

 

The five chief's stood at the points gathering the power of their people. They each glowed a different color to signify the colors of the land reflecting each element. Yellow was Chief Sesshomaru's for the earth, Blue was Chief Running Bear for water, Red was Chief Joseph for fire, green was Chief Kanuga color for life, and purple for Miroku for the heart. All five points of the star started to glow with power as they sung their prayer and started to transfer their power to the wolves that surrounded the hanyou's in the middle.

 

Kagome and Inuyasha had been sitting on the ground waiting for the tribes to arrive when Inuyasha saw them he slowly stood up bringing Kagome with him. He held her close to him as the tribes got into position.

 

He heard the sound of the drums as they started there beat and he pulled his love away from him as he said, “Kagome, are you ready?” Kagome looked up into his eyes and smiled and said, “yes.”

 

She rose up on her toes so she could kiss him as she started to glow pink. Kagome was drawing on her powers as she kissed the man she loved, as she wrapped her arms around his neck to deepen it. If she was going to die then this was the way she wanted to do it, savoring in the sweet juices of her mate.

 

Inuyasha saw as his mate rose on her toes to kiss him. He leaned down and savored his moment with her. He started to gather his strength and power as he started to glow a golden color.

 

He was feeding his power with the love he felt for his mate and pup. Their powers grew as they embraced the pink mixing with the gold as it built up its energy. When they had gathered all of their powers they started to draw upon the power from the wolves. The glow around the couple continued to grow as they gathered all of the strength of their tribes.

 

Kagome started to get weak; the power was too much for her hanyou body to handle. Inuyasha held her close as he started to transform into his demon self, in order to protect her. His eyes flashed red, his claws, fangs, and hair grew longer. His tail got shorter as two purple stripes appeared on each side of his face. His ears moved from the top of his head to the side where human ears would be, but kept their white fluffy fur. He opened his eyes and looked at his mate as he lowered his head to her mating mark. He inhaled the scent of her and then called forth the demon Kagome.

 

Kagome started to feel her demon blood take over as she opened her eyes and saw that her mate had transformed into his demon form. She gave into her demon blood as he was calling for her to help protect her and their pup.

 

Kagome started to transform as Inuyasha held her in his arms, her hair turned silver with blue and gold streaks, her fangs and claws grew longer, her eyes turned red and two purple stripes appeared on each side of her cheeks. Her ears moved from the top of her head to the side where her human ears used to be. When she opened her eyes she greeted her mate as they both embraced gathering up the remaining power they needed.

 

The tribes looked on as they saw the hanyou's transform into their demon form to continue to gather the power they needed to protect the land. There was a golden ball that had surrounded the two hanyou's as their powers grew. Everyone watched in awe as their power grew to engulf them and the wolves that were surrounding them.

 

Inuyasha pulled away from his mate but still held her in his arms as he pulled his father's knife from its sheath. The knife grew into his father's fang as he brought it in front of him and held it there. He moved Kagome so that her back was against his chest as he brought his arms around her to hold the fang in front of them. He started to channel all of the power and energy he had gathered into the fang as Kagome reached in front of her and placed her hands on top of his and did the same.

 

The fang started to glow as it received the power from the hanyou's. It started to grow in length as its power increased. It grew to twice the length it had when they used it to kill the cat demon as Kagome started the incantation to place the barrier.

 

When she was done a burst of energy engulfed the area as Kagome and Inuyasha were bathed in the golden light that surrounded them. What came out of the knife was a Dog bigger than the eagle that had defeated the cat demon. It was white; its tail was a mixture of colors of the five tribes, it had blue, green, yellow, purple, and reds.

 

It had all of the power of the five tribes as it picked up his head and howled into the sky. It seemed to be calling the heavens as it gathered its strength and took off towards the north. As the dog was running towards the north it was leaving behind a golden trail as he moved his tail from side to side painting the sky.

 

Inuyasha and Kagome were standing still, like they were in a trance, surrounded by the golden light that they had used to summon the beast.

 

As the giant dog raced through the sky it continued to paint it with the golden mist laying the foundation for the barrier. The giant dog made it to the north in three leaps as it surveyed the land below. It saw the soldiers approaching their sacred land as it let out a howl and charged. It pushed the soldiers away from his land as it left its golden trail marking its boundaries.

 

It continued to run around the land getting rid of the soldiers that threaten to take it. When he had made his full circle around the land he leaped back to where he had begun.

 

He reached the hanyou's as he hovered above them bringing together the golden trail he had laid over the land effectively closing it. The giant dog looked below and saw his people gathered together still chanting their song. It howled into the sky as he closed and sealed his barrier protecting the land forever from intruders.

 

It looked down again and said, “You have done well my children, your land will be protected forever as long as you take care of it. Remember the lesson you have learned and the land will be safe for all eternity.” The dog took a flying leap into the air and disappeared into the sky, never to be seen again.

 

The tribe stared in awe as the giant dog leaped into the sky and disappeared. They all looked to were the hanyou's were standing and saw as the light that was surrounding them disappear as they both collapsed to the ground.

 

They all rushed forward to see if they were all right and when they reached them they stopped a few feet away. They were waiting for Inuyasha to start growling like he usually did when he was protecting Kagome but there was no growl.

 

The chief's looked at each other as they approached the hanyou's, slowly and with caution. They saw all of the wolves lying on the ground. They checked to see if they were all right and noticed that they were just passed out from the effort of channeling the all of the power through them to Inuyasha and Kagome.

 

Their warriors moved forward and took all of the wolves back to the village while the chief's moved forward to check on the other two that were left.

 

They approached Inuyasha with caution; they knew that he could attack in a moments notice if he even felt threatened. When they got there neither hanyou moved as Chief Togo and Chief Sesshomaru moved forward to investigate.

 

They had reached Inuyasha and kneeled next to him. He hadn't moved or growled at them and this got them scared. Chief Togo leaned down to check on him and found that he too was just knocked out from the effort of putting up the barrier. He checked Kagome and found that she was unharmed.

 

They all breathed a sigh of relief, as they now knew they were all right and just needed to rest.

 

Sesshomaru bent down and picked up his brother as he cradled him in his arms, as Inuyasha freely let go of his mate. Chief Togo leaned down and picked Kagome up with care and held her against his chest as they turned and started to walk back to the village.

 

They brought Kagome and Inuyasha back to the village and took them to the teepee they had set up for them. They placed them in the nest, as they made sure they were lying right next to each other. They started a fire and brought in some food as they left the two supreme rulers to rest in peace.

 

Some time later Inuyasha started to stir as he slowly opened his eyes to see where he was. He looked around and found that he was in the teepee that the village had provided for him and Kagome. He looked to his side and found Kagome asleep next to him. He reached over with his hurting arms as he brought Kagome closer to him and pulled her against his chest.

 

He cuddled next to her as he wrapped his body around her. He saw her chest rise and fall with each breath she took and smiled. He was happy that he was able to protect her and that they somehow survived raising the barrier to protect the land. He closed his eyes as he lowered his head into her hair and breathed in her wonderful scent. He fell into a restful sleep holding his angel.

 

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That is the end of this chapter. The barrier is finally raised and the tribes can now live in peace. But wait the story is not over yet. There is more to come as they continue their adventure to live in peace.

 

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Until the next Chapter!