InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Never Gonna Let You Go ❯ The Battle for the Western Lands ( Chapter 26 )

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Kagome's life was full of happiness and hope. Although her mind would wander sometimes to the past and to Inuyasha, she found her current life fulfilling and desirable. Sesshoumaru had turned into an admirable mate and father and, with Kagome's guidance, an exceptional leader. Kgome truly loved him and, for the first time in her long life, had understood the dilemma that Inuyasha had always faced with her and Kikyou. She loved both men equally and missed Inuyasha terribly.

Peace reigned in the Western Lands as Kagome helped Sesshoumaru forge alliances with the more powerful humans of their time. Instead of forcing the demons out of the lands, the humans allowed them to stay and prosper. The western wolf demon tribe had survived and repopulated, their numbers growing into nearly a thousand strong. Life was very good, to say the least.

Kagome birthed two more children during the past couple of years. A son, Yoshiro - now 5, and a daughter, Ume - now 1. Their other two children, son Isamu, was actually about 50 years old but looked no more than 14, and daughter Akemi was about 30 years old and appeared about 13. As with Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru, she loved all her children dearly. Her heart, however, still ached for her first son, Takeshi. She prayed every night that if he was alive, that he was doing well.

As for Sesshoumaru's sons from Kagura, Kazuhiko and Eiji, both looked no more than 15 years old. Kazuhiko was still a stuck up brat and Eiji was gentle and kind. Kazuhiko had his eyes on leading the western lands one day, something he believed to be his birthright. His father disagreed,

"You do not have what it takes to lead the western lands, my son."

"Oh yea? And that partial-breed Isamu does? Father, the one who will lead will be the one that fights you and takes you down. That will be me.", said Kazuhiko.

"You think you can fight me? Then fight me if you want. I will send you to Hell!", said Sesshoumaru.

"Now is not the time. But that time will come. And mark my words, father, I will take you down.",Kazuhiko said defiantly as he turned to leave.

Kagome worried about Kazuhiko. He was dangerous to her and her sons. It was obvious he didn't fear Eiji, as Eiji only desired to be an artisan. Kagome feared Kazuhiko would have to be taken out of the picture to keep harm from befalling her two sons.

As for Rin, she had since married a young wolf demon from the local tribe and had gone to live with him. She had recently birthed her first child, a son they named Nao. She still came around and helped Kagome around the castle, even though there were servants to do such mundane work. The two women still enjoyed getting together and working as if they were living simple lives again.

Around Ume's 2nd birthday, the peace was broken. A new warlord had defeated the regional daimyo and declared war on the demons. The first set of demons to be attacked was the wolf tribe. Hearing the howl for help, Kagome and Isamu headed out to battle. Sesshoumaru roused Kazuhiko,

"The wolves are being attacked. We could use your assistance.", Sesshoumaru said to his eldest son.

"Pffft! Like I care. Those mangy wolves mean nothing to me.", Kazuhiko said cockily.

"With that attitude you will never be leader of these lands.", said Sesshoumaru as he walked out and headed into battle.

The battle was fierce as demon fought human to the death. Kagome and Isamu had battled their way to the front of the wolf den and stood their ground. Isamu was a decent warrior, but he still had much to learn. Hearing laughter from the samurai, Kagome turned around to see a samurai holding her son up by the hair as he struggled to get free,

"Release my son or pay the consequences!", Kagome screamed at the samurai, who only laughed harder. Cocking her arrow, she released it and it hit its mark, right through the wrist of the samurai holding Isamu,

"Damn wench! I'll show you!", he yelled, as he got off his horse and headed towards her. Kagome allowed him to get close and then she grabbed her knife and plunged it into the unsuspecting man. As he fell to his knees, she grabbed his sword and cockily said,

"Hmmm. Nice blade.", as she pointed it at him.

The samurai looked at her and got out between heavy breaths, "Give it to me. It ... was ..my..father's ...blade."

"Well, too bad you lost your daddy's blade.", she said.

As other samurais tried to approach her, she placed the blade to the samurai's neck, "Tell them to back off or I slice your throat."

"Back off. Back off, I say.", the injured samurai commanded.

Kagome felt very confident now,

"Stand up! I said ... stand up!", she said, pulling the man to his feet. With his blade, she swiped at his pants and they fell to his knees. A very embarrassed samurai tried to cover himself, "Don't bother. I've seen better. Pfft! I've had better!!!", she said, laughing.

Looking at the men, she said, "Leave this land or I swear to the gods I'll turn each of you from a rooster to a hen with one slice!", and as proof, she began to stick her sword into the hapless samurai's scrotum. The leader of this band of samurais quickly called retreat and they left. The wolves were safe.

Kagome looked toward the east and saw a pack of wolves approaching,

"Mama, look. More wolves.", said Isamu.

"Probably coming to the aid of their western comrades.", Kagome assumed.

Kagome looked over to her mate. He handily had the humans under control and retreating. They were no match for his vine whip attack. Looking back at the approaching wolves, she stopped and stared. The leader! He ... he ...

"KOUGA?", she said out loud in shock.

At that moment she heard a loud death scream. Turning quickly, she saw Sesshoumaru on his knees with a sword and a hand sticking out of his back. The hand belonged to Kazuhiko.