InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Personal Vendettas ❯ Making enemies? ( Chapter 3 )

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Disclaimer: It saddens me to say, that all my ploys to claim Inuyasha as my own have horribly failed. I admit defeat. -crosses finger behind back- For now at least.

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Makin g Enemies?

Kagome could tell that her companion had not had a pleasant talk with the older woman, Knowying that asking would get her no where, Kagome left it alone for now to reflect on the recent turn of events.

'I don;t know much about her, but I know that she has a kind heart. Why else woud she have helped me escape if only to kill me off when we were far enough away? I would be long dead if that were the case. Obviously she is a thorn in Naraku's side if he went so low as to capture her. She's a threat to him somehow. The questions are: Whoe is she and what does she have to do with Naraku?' She was pulled from her thoughts when the miko walked in a cast a glance at Mitsuki's now slumbering form. Carefully watching the woman and feigning slumber, Kagome noticed the disgusted and distrustful look in the woman's eyes. The woman then left in the same manner as she had come.

'She is up to something. But what? It obviously has to do with their talk earlier. If she is plotting against Mitsuki, I should get involved right? She did help me and I know she isn't evil. She doesn't look the part, but you know the saying: "never judge a book by its cover." I really hope that my judgement has led me astray.'

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" What's wrong Inuyasha?" asked a confused Miroku. They had been traveling almost non-stop since Kagome had been taken, give or take a few breaks. Eveyone was confused by Inuyasha's abrupt stop.

"Her scent goes in tow directions. One is faint and still goes that way," he pointed straight ahead, "but a slightly stronger one goes that way," he then pointed off to the right.

"Well then, It's obvious that we must take the other route."

"Yeah, but the thing is, there's this weird scent thats with her."

"What kind of scent?" piped up Sango, not liking where he was going with this.

"Its another scent. It's human, but its weird. It's like theres magic mised with the other scent."

"I don;t like the sound of that Let's get going." The group set off once more, this time in the other direction. 'I hope Kagome/-sama/-san is alright' they all thought together.

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Morning came and went on the little village Kagome and mitsuki were staying at. It's currently a little after noon as the villagers took a break for the work earlier that morning. Our two companions themselves were following the crowd and resting underneath one of the large trees near the gate.

"I always liked the weather here. So clean and fresh. Just perfect to relax in." Kagome said, laying down and staring at the clouds floating overhead.

"Hai, it's just like this where I'm from, though I never had leisure time like right now." was Mitsuki's reply. She was sitting up, he back against the tree with her head, eyes closed, resting back the folded arms behind her.

"You haven't told me where you yourself are from yet." Mitsuki peaked open one eye to glance at Kagome before closing it once more.

"East."

"East?"

"East." Kagome thought on the answer, remembering what Sango had told her about the four provinces: North, South, East, and West and their boundaries. Visualizng a mental image of a map of Japan and the boundaries of the provinces, she got a pretty good idea how far the Eastern province was from there current position somewhere in the Northern Province.

"That's far from here. Why are you all the way here?"

"Another time, perhaps."

"You always say that. Why not now and please excuse my..."

"Forwardness?"

"Yes."

"Well, I would tell you now, but that would mean letting our, uhm, new friends to know as well. And sadly, I'm not ready to let them know just yet." Kagome sat up and saw what Mitsuki said was true. The miko and a few bulky looking villagers with spears were headed their way.

'This does not look good.'

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"Co me on! We're almost there!" yelled Inuyasha to his companions.

"You said that a few hours ago!" complained Shippo, remembering what Kagome taught them about time, days, and months.

"Shut yer yap. Not like youre doin' any work. Kirara's the one carrying yer sorry asses." Kirara growled in agreement, speeding up a bit to match the pace of the anxious hanyou.

'Hang on, Kagome. We're almost there. Please be okay.'

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"Is there something we can help you wuth?" asked Mitsuki in a bored tone, not once opening her eyes to akknowledge the,.

"Actually, there is." came the miko's voice.

"And what, pray tell, is that?"

"we are to suspect that you are a demon. It fits, does it not? You are suspicious after all, what with the whole demon incedent and your reluctance to tell anyone about yourself. Also the fact that you come here with an injured woman and the magic you used on the demon, almost killing it." The men behind her let out a few murmers, agreeing with her.

"I am no demon. My companion was injured in battle. I do not know whta happened with the demon, I was just as surprised as you were. I did no know I held such a power. As for my past, well, I do not feel comfortable sharing with strangers, so forgive my silence. You would feel the same way, yes?" The men seemed a bit confused, talking amongst themselves, not knowing who to believe.

"Lies! Than what of the shackals on your wrists? What is the excuse for that? I can feel the magic within them!" They could tell the older woman was losing her patience.

"Easy. My friend and I were taken against our will and only recently were we able to excape. I do not know what spell there is on these shackels but I do know that it prevents me from removing them."

"I sense something off about your story. What are you hiding?"

"As I have said before: nothing at all."

"I still do not trust you. What makes you think that whomever captured you will not come looking for you? I believe that you are a threat to this village. Men, apture these women. They put our lives in danger. Dispose of them at once!" The men, still not knowing who to belive advanced forward. The miko would not lead them astray, right?

Only as the men stalked forward did mitsuki finally react. Her eyes opened as a spear was swung her way. She dodged easily, rolling towards Kagome who was slowly being surrounded.

"You have no sense of hospitality, do you?"

"Why should I show curtesy towards a demon?"

"Have I given you any reason to believe that I would harm your village, even IF I was a demon?"

"And I should believe you?"

"You should." Mitsuki jumped to the side as another spear was swung her way. She cringed in pain as she put too much pressure on her injured leg. 'Damn demon.' She looked to Kagome, who was not fairing well. Apparently, she was not the fighter type and was only narrowly avoiding the spears thrust her way. Mitsuki side-stepped, avoing another spear. She grabbed the shaft of the spear, twisting it out of the man's grasp and pushing him out of the way. 'Now the tables have turned.'

Spinning the spear with practiced ease, she knocked away more men, making sure not to cut them, for they are just simple villagemen with a corrupt miko to guide them. 'Just proves that people can't think for themselves and see what's right in front of them is a lie...Not the best choice of words there.' Going to Kagome's aid, she blocked the men from advancing any further toward her new friend.

"This does not look good." Mitsuki whispered to Kagome.

"Ya think? Why can't they see through her rouse? She isn't as 'pure' a miko as one would think. I can feel her cprruptness pouring off of her in waves. It's sickening."

"I know, I can feel it too. We need help. There's too many of them for me to fight them all off." Low and behold, the unexpected happend. (gasp! what is it?)

"Hirikotsu!" was heard from their right, the direction of the gate, as a large boomerang was thrown between them and the villagers. Kagome, eyes brightening, looked where the weapon had come from and saw a sight that made her heart leap. There were her friends, rushing thought the gates to stand by their side.

"Isn't that just...coincidental. Thanks for the help." Mitsuki said, thanking the new woman as she caught her weapon.

"Anytime." Sango looked at the villagers and miko who stood there in shock. "What's the meaning of this?"

"Thay are demons! The threaten our village as we speak! Whomever has captured them will obviously come back for them!" cried the miko.

"Demons? Come one! What kind of miko are you. If you are what you claim to be, wouldn't you have sensed whether we are demons or not?" The miko seemed to take a step back at Mitsuki's words. "Or are you just a big a fake as you think we are?" The miko gulped before regaining her composure. She smiled wickedly as she looked at everyone.

"Smart thinking. Aparently, I underestimated you. So saw through my rouse." The miko's body started to shift, morphing into a cat demon. She had bright blue fur that covered her whole body. Her fangs potruded past her bottom jaw, like Kirara's in her larger form, coming to about 5 feet in length. Her form towered over them by a good 10, 15 feet.

"I never trusted you from the start, so it wasn't hard."

Kagome looked at Mitsuki, seeing her cocky side for the first time. 'Must be from the backup we got. She reminds me a bit of Inuyasha there. Speaking of him.' Kagome looked at said hanyou and could see he was just itching for a fight. 'He came.'

"Keh, another pathetic demon. What a joke. Well, I have been itching for a fight." Inuyasha pulled Tetsusaiga from its sheath, transforming it into the mightly fang everyone knew.

"You think you, a mere half demon, can stop me? Think again!" The villageman fled from the battle, seeing that they were no longer needed. They took refuge behind the huts away from the battle, confused now that their 'miko' was really a demon in disguise.

"I can, and I will. Kaze no Kizu!" The familiar yellow arcs of light sped towards the massive demon, ripping it to shreds in mere seconds. "Keh, jsut what I thought. All talk and nothing to back it up with." He was caught offguard as Kagome lept at him, wrapping her arms around his waist and burrying her head in his chest. "Uhhh."

The others looked on, a smile on their faces, except Mitsuki, who was a bit lost. 'I take it those are her friends. Well, she's safe now, so I'm not needed anymore. I'll just leave now to avoid causing any...uncomfortable questions.' Turning around, Mitsuki slowly walked towards the gate, the spear still in her hand, obviously needs something to defend herself with.

"Oi, wench! Where do ya think yer goin'?" came Inuyasha's voice as he noticed her leaving. Mitsuki let out a sigh and stopped. She turned to look at the small group.

"I AM NO WENCH!!" Mitsuki's temper flaired as she turned to glare at the disrespectful hanyou. Said person cowered a bit behind Kagome, not wanting to feel her wrath. Takin a few breaths to calm down, she spoke again. "Well, I am no longer needed, so I'll just be taking my leave now. See ya." She turned once more, and began walking again before another voice spoke up.

"Mitsuki, where are you going?" came Kagome's voice. Mitsuki froze. 'Forgot about her for a minute there.' She turned around to see the confused and a bit saddened expression of Kagome. 'Ack, how do I get out of this? No one could possibly say no to that face!'

"Well, uhm...you see. I thought, since your friends are back and all, uhm...that you'd be fine, so I was going to leave." came her jumbled answer. 'Smooth, just smooth.'

"What about you? You'll be by yourself."

"I'm used to it, really. Don't worry, I can take care of myself."

"Really, like you did just now before we came?" came Sango's voice.

"We had it undercontrol, give or take a few things. I would have figured something out....somehow." Mitsuki countered.

"Suuuuure."

"Hey!" Obviously not winning the arguement, Mitsuki let out an exasperated sigh. "Fine, I won't go yet. Give me a reason to stay and I will. If I think it's reasonable, I'll stay, if not, I'll be on my way." The group thought about it. Obviously, Kaogme wanted her along, and she was a decent fighter, from what they saw. What would get her to join the group?

"Well, you're after Naraku as well right? Obviously he has wronged you in some manner. Why not join us? We all share a common goal. That way, when you find him, you have backup. I'm pretty sure traveling by yoursef gets lonely, so why not travel with us?"