InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ New Life ❯ Chapter 41 ( Chapter 41 )

Year: 1536
Month: April

The expanded Inu Tachi slumped as night fell. They were tired. They had been searching high and low and yet they had yet to find anything to lead them to Naraku. Kikyo was curled next to Inuyasha with Ayame and Sango. Sango had oddly become silent and brooding. Already the youkai of the group had acknowledged the fact of the growing life within her belly. They had been basically forcing her to care for herself. Shippo had been the main one to ensure she took care of herself.

Currently, Shippo was doing katas before Sesshomaru, keeping a close eye on Sango's form. He would not allow her to wallow out of his sight. Kagome counted on him to take care of her. A sharp prick entered his chest, but it faded away. He had been using Sesshomaru's youki to help him continue his growing since his mother wasn't around.

Hearing a grunt next to him, his eyes slipped to Rin. She was doing katas as well. A smirk appeared. She had grown so much since the very beginning. She was growing into her beauty. He'd have to keep a close eye on her once she became of age. Not only would they have to please Sesshomaru, they would have to please him. Sesshomaru had accepted Shippo as Rin's brother which had eased the strain of having Kagome gone. Focusing back on the task at hand, he began to speed up some. He needed to get stronger.

Hiroki continued to run his claws through Zia's hair as she slept next to him. He had asked her to allow him to court her and she had agreed. He was grateful that her kind was very similar to his own that they had multiple mates. He was currently watching Shippo and Rin as Sesshomaru worked with them, fixing their stances every now and then. His gaze remained hovering on Sesshomaru. He had seemed different lately. He seemed harder and crueler. It was as if the fact that his mother had taken Kagome had insulted or betrayed him in some way. Mentally shaking his head, he laid his head back to rest against the tree.

Arie had been hovering in the shadows the whole time. She hadn't exactly been hanging closely around the group. She had taken guard over them. Kagome would have wanted her to. Closing her eyes briefly, she pushed the pain of their separation away. She had gotten used to it by now. Turning from camp, she headed a bit away from the camp. As she began to move north, she froze. The bond had reacted. She had momentarily felt Kagome's joy. How was that possible though? Her eyes narrowed. She had a direction at last. She would alert the other Lords and then get some rest. It was now only a matter of time.

3 Months passed. Naraku stared into the sky to the south, his gaze brooding. He could hear InuKimi's pants from the side room. He could also hear Kagome's soft voice soothing her. Tomorrow would be his end. All that was left was himself and the few that remained. Kohaku would flee this night. It was the least he could do. Miroku had already accepted his role. His death. Kagome had spent many nights with him, preparing him.

As the door opened, Naraku turned. Kagome stood there, two bundles in her arms. “They are females.” He moved forward and peered down at them. They were perfect. The only thing revealing who their father was, was the miniscule spider mark on their right thigh. One had silver hair and the other had black hair. One had golden eyes and the other had blue eyes.

“Did she name them?”

Kagome gave him a small smile. “Kimiko and Izayoi. I will take care of them and raise them as my own.”

Naraku bowed his head in gratefulness. “You don't have to make me that promise. I am not worthy.”

Kagome shook her head. “I promised Mother.” He smiled awkwardly. Kagome turned away. “Do not make him suffer Naraku.” Naraku nodded. He watched her retreat with the twins before turning back to the window.

Kagome entered Miroku's room quietly. He had been meditating all day. “Miroku.”

“She has fallen then.” Kagome nodded.

“Yes, she passed. They took her from me before I could heal her. They almost took these two as well.” Miroku glanced over and gave a strained smile. Kagome settled the children on the bed. “I named them for her and for Izayoi, her dearest friend.”

Miroku chuckled. “It seems fitting. She will be unable to raise her children and I will not be able to have children.”

Kagome hesitated briefly before touching his arm. “She had a vision before the birth. You will have a son.”

Miroku's eyes widened. “You mean…”

Kagome nodded. “Yes, Sango is pregnant. I'll make sure you have enough time to talk to her before your death.” Miroku nodded.

It was all planned out. Naraku would pull Miroku out of hiding and stab him. It was the only way to allow the others to fully tap into their own strength and forge the weapons to defeat the Kami. Miroku's blood would seep into Naraku's body to unite with the blood given to him by the minor goddess. Kagome would have offered but it would have left her drained. The fallen ones would have stepped in to destroy her then. Miroku's blood was the only way.

Kagome had already planned to hold Miroku's soul until he got to say goodbye and name his son. It was the only way to create weapons that would kill celestial beings and protect the rest of them. Sighing softly, Kagome sat across from Miroku and began to meditate. It was time to say goodbye.

The group sat along the edges of the border of the castle. They could taste Naraku's miasma here. As they had gotten closer, Sango had begun to move of her own accord. It appears she had gained new life. They had finally told her about the child.

Ayame was settled nearby with her pups. She had given birth. She had refused to leave though. Instead, Hakaku and Ginta had arrived to help her. They would remain with the pups while she fought. Everyone was preparing their weapons.

Shippo paused as he cleaned his blade. His ears twitched as he sniffed daintily. “Sango.” Instantly, Sango was on her feet. The others glanced over at Shippo in confusion. He rose after a moment as Arie settled a hand on his shoulder with a small secretive smile. He grinned.

Settling back on the ground, he chuckled. “Sango, Mother sent you a present.” Sango blinked in surprise. After a few minutes, Inuyasha lifted his nose, his eyes widening. He cursed softly. Immediately Kikyo jabbed him in the ribs.

Watching the full youkai begin to rise, Inuyasha shook his head, a grin on his lips. He should have known Kagome would have managed to do something like that. Even if it meant she was in danger, she always thought of her pack first. “Sango, best sit down.”

Sango was staring at everyone in confusion. What was going on? Her gaze went to Kirara but the fire neko was sitting daintily. She seemed to be laughing. Kagome had sent her a present. What was… Her gaze had been drawn to the trees and now all her thoughts came to a halt as her heart pounded loudly against her ribs. “Kohaku…”

“Sister!”

Dorian stood proudly at the edge of the sea. He held back tears. Amunet had been correct about the humans. They had lost many of their humans on the way there. They had also lost many youkais. His father, his father's friend and all the elder members of the council had died due to the attacks. They had managed to finally break through to the sea. The Russians had reached them about a month prior and their help had been greatly appreciated. Glancing to his left, he saw Amun standing next to him with a foreboding look on his face. He had learned to take his friend's visions to heart. Nearby, Amunet was talking with Ayano. She had lost pretty much all her family to the attacks. All that remained was her brother Hayate. Sighing softly, he jumped on a log and spoke loudly.

“Alright, listen up. We got to get some ships built immediately.”

“There is no need Lord Dorian.”

Dorian turned to Amunet with confusion. She pointed out to sea. Turning, his eyes widened. Dear God, what was that? Rising out of the sea before him, there were a mass of swirling scales and fins. “What are they?”

Amun spoke up softly. “Your people call them dragons. They are the serpents of the sea. They will form a bridge. We must be quick. All supplies must be carried as well as the humans. Only youkai will be able to freely travel and even then, it must be quick. Doing it this way will only take 5 days to cross the sea to the Island.”

Dorian gulped a little. “I can assume hanyou are welcome to travel it as well?” Amunet gave him brilliant smile and nod. Letting out a deep breath, he watched as a part of the mass rose from the sea to meet where they stood.