InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Shigeru ❯ Chapter 1 ( Chapter 1 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
By: Kaguras Man 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Horror | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 12.27.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.7K | Visits: 339 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Action / Horror | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 12.27.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.7K | Visits: 339 | Status: Completed
Standard Disclaimer: In some alternate dimension I own Inuyasha....unfourtunately that's not here.....
This fic is rated R for language, violence and adult themes.
"Run run...my little piggy!" A voice rasped menacingly, eliciting a scream from the child that was attempting to flee. "I'm coming for you!"
Little Hotaru was no older than ten, inexperienced in the things she'd been forced to witness. Things no child should have to see. She was running as fast as her little feet could carry her, and screaming, screaming to anyone that might aid her. "Mommy! Daddy!!! G-Grandma!!!"
They wouldn't come (It's hard to move around when you've been torn to pieces). No one was going to help Hotaru.
Finally, she hid behind a tree, trying to regain her senses and sobbing softly. It was so dark out there. The trees were like massive canopies, shielding everything below from the light of the stars and moon. Had there been light one could of seen the plain peasant clothes she wore, her ivory skiny covered with scraps and bruises, and her long black hair. She knew that she should get up, keep moving. Her brain screamed those words at her repeatedly, but she couldn't. She was only a child, could only run so fast and so far.
Just as her heartbeat began to return to its normal beat pattern the tree behind her exploded, sending spinters all over the place. Hotaru screamed, jumping to her feet only to be thrown back on the soil by an unseen force.
"You can't hide from me girl," the raspy voice teased. "I can smell your fear!"
Hotaru stared up at her attacker. Soft, innocent brown eyes gazed into crimson eyes that glowed with murderous intentions. The wind blew, causing the trees to sway noisily, allowing the moonlight to creep in and reveal Hotaru's tormentor for but the briefest moment. "MOMMY!!! DADDY!!! P-PLEASE DON'T!!!!"
Her attacker grinned, revealing rows of large pointed teeth, raising a green claw into the air. A green claw that sported four knife-esque blades that were atleast a foot long each.
Hotaru's eyes widened as they locked onto her attacker's, pleading for mercy. She'd find none. There was no escape, her body was frozen in fear, bringing the old 'deer caught in headlights' thought to mind, though there was no such thing as headlights in this time period. "NO!!!! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!"
The claw came down.
Blood splattered the surrounding scenery.
There was a high pitched scream that sounded more like rabbit being slaughtered than a human child.
A roar of victory after achieving such a well earned kill.
Silence.
******
Two days later.
Inuyasha could smell that something was amiss with this particular town. There wasn't the faintest sign of life outside the huts the people called their homes. Then agian it was well into night, any normal person would be sleep.
"Inuyasha, can't we rest here?" Came the tired voice of Shippou. "We've been walking for hours!"
"We rest when I'm good and ready!" was the hanyou's retort. The group had had a particularly grueling battle with another of Naraku's offspring. They eventually won, earning another shard of the Shikon Jewel, though the battle left them fatigued, sore, and very irritable. As much as Inuyasha hated to admit it, he was just as tired as the others, if not moreso. With a growl that was barely audible, his shoulders slumped. "Fine. Let's find a place to rest."
Kagome smiled a tired, yet still sweet smile. "Thanks, Inuyasha," she said, patting Shippou's head.
Sango yawned, covering her mouth as not to wake Kirara, whom was asleep on her shoulder. "That was the toughest battle yet. I'm to tired to even go searching for a hotspring."
"I hear that," Inuyasha agreed, rubbing his aching ribs. "We'll just wait till morning to do that. Right now I just wanna hit the sack." He turned and headed for a what appeared to be the inn, a fairly large building.
The others followed closely behind in order of Kagome, carrying Shippou, Sango with Kirara, and Miroku, whom not-to-discreetly place a hand on Sango's firm backside. Sango whinced slightly but was far to tired to even bother bopping Miroku on the head. She made a mental note to punish Miroku in the morning, smiling quite evilly.
Once inside they stopped as an elderly man limped into the main room. The wooden cane seemed to be the only thing keeping on his feet as he squinted in the groups direction. "Someone there?"
Miroku stepped forward, clearing his throat. "Ahem, yes. My friends and I would like to purchase two rooms from you."
The man balked. "S-Stay? You want to stay here?" The man shook his head. "I-I don't recomend that! You should leave this accursed village!"
Inuyasha groaned in annoyance. He WASN'T in the mood for this. "Look, old man! All we want is a place to sleep. We're tired, we're hungry, and we hurt all over!"
"Better for you to hurt all over than be dead!" The old man retorted.
"W-Why? What happened here?" Kagome asked in a concerned tone.
The man sighed, taking a seat on a stool. "This place has been plagued by the demon Shigeru."
"Shigeru?" Sango replied, cocking her head in confusion. "Never heard that name before."
"A vile demon, that he is!" the man snapped. "Stalking the children of our village!"
"C-Children!?" Now Shippou was wide awake.
"There have been deaths of some adults that attempted to stop Shigeru but for the most part he hunts the innocent children!"
"Then why doesn't everyone just leave?" Miroku asked.
The man shook his head sadly. "We tried! No one can get as far as over the hill before being ripped to pieces! We're trapped!"
Inuyasha snorted. "What I don't understand is why not just kill the whole lot of you?"
"Inuyasha!" Kagome chastised, receiving a shrug from the hanyou.
"No...he's right." The man sighed agian, scratching his balding scalp. "It's more to it than simply killing. This...monster enjoys fear almost as much as killing. Its holding us captive and killing our children one by one to instill fear in us all!"
Inuyasha groaned. "It never ends!" he muttered, turning on his heel. "Kagome, take Shippou and Kirara to one of the inn's rooms. Mirkou, Sango, and I'll track down this demon."
The man gasped. "Y-Your going to face Shigeru!? That's suicide!"
"Well, I just can't sit around while some demon kills a bunch of kids!" Inuyasha snapped. "Besides, I'm not gonna be able to get any fucking rest until I do!"
"Despite his vulgarity Inuyasha is correct," Miroku said. "As a monk I cannot stand idly by while a foul creature preys on the innocent."
Sango groaned despite knowing what had to be done. She was tired and sore all over but that wouldn't stop her or her friends from finding and slaying this Shigeru.
"Please be careful!" Kagome called after them, watching with worry as they left. She knew they were in no shape to battle, but they'd still risk their lives to save complete strangers. With a heavy sigh she carried the drowsy Shippou and sleeping Kirara, freezing when she sensed something familiar. ~Strange. Could of sworn I sensed some jewel shards, but then they just vanished~ She chalked it up to being exhausted, and continued to follow the old man down the hall.
"Just plain stupid I tell you!" The old man snapped more to himself than Kagome for she had momentarily zoned out from fatigue. "They'll all die...should of just left!!"
******
In an abyss of blackness Shigeru watched as the girl from the future put the kitsune to rest on a futon. "My what a lovely little lamb!" the demon hissed, watching the scene that played in front of him. Here in the Dreamworld, Shigeru could watch everyone within the village. He flashed a malevolent grin, licking his chops. "To think...that just one of these jewel shards has given me the power to slip in and out of the Dreamworld at will!" Before, Shigeru could only prey on his victim via dreams. He would kill everyone at a village..save one that he used his power to possess long enough for him to travel to another village and tell them the terrible news. It worked perfectly everytime. Humans were so stupid, bending in to fear almost instantly and unknowingly giving him even more fresh meat to skewer. "If I had a piece as large as hers then I'd be unstoppable!" No need for having to spread rumors in other towns to instill fear. He could go anywhere he wanted!
But first things first. The scene before him blurred, changing to one of Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku wondering through the forest. "Nothing better than feasting on the innards of heroes! And so tired they appear to be! This won't be a challenge at all!" The scene faded as Shigeru vanished into the darkness.
******
This was getting them nowhere. Inuyasha growled in annoyance. "Damnit all! This demon's scent is all over the place but we haven't seen the damn thing yet!" the hanyou snapped.
"Your right," Miroku replied, clutching his staff tightly. "Do you suppose that this demon is using a jewel shard?"
"Kagome didn't say she sensed any," Sango said, dragging her boomerang behind her. "But I keep getting this strange feeling."
Inyuasha's nostrils flared as his ears perked up. "The kind of feeling you get when your day's about to get even shittier! MOVE!!!" His warning came in the nick of time as the three barely managed to escape something that flew past them. It was too fast to see what it looked like.
All they knew was that it was big.
"Haven't you ever been told about wondering in the woods at night?" a voice rasped from darkness surrounding them. Whatever it was it was staying in the shadows. "All kinds of bad things lurk in here!"
Inuyasha unsheathed the Tetsusiaga, willing the blade to morph into the deadly fang that slayed many a demon. "Shigeru, Come out here and fight!"
"Ah, you know my name!" it sounded as though it came from all directions, forcing the trio huddle in a circle, back to back. "Yours aren't important for you are all the same to me!" He emerged from the darkness, lunging at Miroku. "FRESH MEAT!"
Miroku stopped Shigeru's left slash with his staff, but the attack had been a distraction on Shigeru's part as he jabbed forward with the four knives attached to his right claw. Mirkou jumped backwards, narrowly avoiding being disembowled.
"HYAH!!" Sango hurled her boomerang, and instead of jumping away like she'd expected Shigeru charged forward, catching the weapon in its mouth, like a dog would a frisbee!
Inuyasha glared at the demon. He was over eight feet tall, hands down. With scalely, green skin with red stripes running down his back and chest, and a lizard-esque tail as long as his body was tall. Shigeru's body was incredibly lithe, with a snake-like head, and two ivory horns that jutted out the side of its head.
Oh, and let's not forget those very very very big blades on his right claw. The blades flying towards Inuyasha. The hanyou dodged the blades by jumping straight into the air, swinging his sword in a downward arc. Shigeru swung his head upwards, using Sango's captured weapon to block the blow then swatted Inuyasha away with his tail. Shigeru spat the boomerang out of his mouth as Inuyasha crashed into a tree.
"Die, foul demon!" Miroku swung his staff low, attempting to sweep Shigeru's feet out from under him. Shigeru showed great agility for a creature his size, jumping over the Miroku while wrapping his tail around the man's throat. As Shigeru landed he used the momentum to sling Miroku over his shoulder, slamming the monk into an oncoming Sango.
"What a pathetic bunch you are!" Shigeru cackled.
"IRON REAVER SOUL STEALER!!!" Inuysha's attack caught Shigeru off guard, shredding the demon's back.
"GRAHHHGHHH!!!" Shigeru roared out in pain and rage. He glared down at the hanyou with glowing red eyes. "Fucking half-breed scum!!!" His bladed claw cackled with crimson energy as he slashed at Inuyasha. "MANIAC'S RAGE!!!" The Tetsusiaga saved Inuyasha from certain death but the force of the blow sent him smashing through three trees before becoming embbeded in a fourth. Shigeru didn't have time to celebrate as he was introduced to more pain via Sango's small katanna now buried in Shigeru's side. Shigeru roared, lashing blindly. Any other time Sango would have dodged, but she was so tired from the group's previous battle that she couldn't move in time. She was backhanded by Shigeru and sent bouncing across the ground several times before coming to a stop.
Unbeknowst to Shigeru, Sango had willingly taken the blow to allow Miroku the much needed time to slip behind Shigeru. In a flash of white light Shigeru was suddenly bound by very large prayer beads.
"Curse you human!!" Shigeru spat. "For this your death will be painfully slow!!" He tried to move only to cringe in pain as electricity seeped from the prayer beads.
"Only one person is dying here!" Inuyasha had recovered, raising his sword.
Shigeru blanched. "How could you still be alive!? No one could survive that!!"
Inuyasha smirked. "I never get tired of hearing the badguys say that! WIND SCAR!!!" Inuyasha brought his sword down as claws of light tore through the earth towards the trapped demon.
Shigeru howled in agony as his body was gradually torn to pieces, and vanished before the groups very eyes.
Inuyasha balked, running to survey the destruction. A large amount of the forest had been obliterated but there was no sign of Shigeru. "Fuck! Someone please tell me that I was just seeing things when he vanished like that!"
Miroku was helping Sango to stand. "Unfourtunately that's exactly what you saw. He escaped the Wind Scar." the monk replied.
Sango groaned, wiping the blood from her split lip. "No use in staying. He probably went to heal. We should do the same or we'll be of no help to anyone."
Inuyasha growled. She was right. He didn't want to return to the inn without knowing Shigeru's fate, but it was obvious they were in no shape to fight. "I doubt the bastard'll mess with any kids for a while. Let's check in with Kagome."
******
Shigeru cursed loudly. If he hadn't of used the jewel shard's power to return to the Dreamworld he'd be dead by now! Those fighters were obviously no pushovers. The black abyss had changed into a barren wasteland by Shigeru simply willing it. He ripped the twisted trees apart, hurled boulder, and threw an all out demon tantrum. "FUCKING MUTT!! FUCKING HUMANS!!! I'VE NEVER BEEN SO HUMILIATED!!!" He roared. "I'LL RIP THEIR INTESTINES OUT AND HANG THEM!!! I'LL USE MY TEETH TO CASTRATE THEM!!!"
Shigeru willed the Dreamworld to bend to his will, creating a small window into the real world. He glared at the group that had nearly defeated him, grinning as an idea formed in his head. "I'll just have to face them on my terms." How could he be so stupid!? He should of just went for the girl with the jewel shards instead of trying to have fun! He let his newly acquired powers get to his head, and almost suffered the ultimate fate because of it. The trio of heroes had finally limped into the inn, telling the innkeeper and the female girl of what took place. He'd wait for them to fall asleep then attack them where they were most vulnerable and he most powerful.
******
The old innkeeper was kind enough to tend to the trio's wounds. Miroku and Sango hadn't been too badly injured, some of their wounds from the previous battle had simply reopened. Some ointments and clean bandages were all they needed.
Inuyasha was a little worse for wear, but nothing some bandages wouldn't help. The demon blood in him had already helped but it would be a while before those bruised ribs mended.
"I still can't believe you fought Shigeru and lived!" The old man said, patting Inuyasha on the back to signal that the hanyou could get up. "Our best warriors couldn't even last a few moments!"
Inuyasha puffed his chest out, tilting his chin upwards. "Feh, that demon was a pushover!"
"Is that so?" Kagome replied, leaning in and poking Inuyasha's bandaged chest and eliciting a yelp of pain from the hanyou.
"Gah! W-What was that for, wench!"
Kagome stood tall, hands on her hips, and lips set in a thin line. "But you SAID the demon was a pushover!" She smiled. "Maybe tough old Inuyasha isn't as bad as he think he is!"
Inuyasha balked. "Y-You just be glad that I don't believe in pounding clueless humans or you'd be sorry!"
Now it was Kagome's turn to look surprised. "Clueless humans!?"
"Duh!" Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "Your the only unintelligent human here!"
Miroku smiled, deciding to pour a little gasoline on the perverbial fire. "Why thanks for the compliment, Inuyasha. I'm glad you find Sango and myself to be intelligent." He yelped when Sango smacked him upside the head for his unneeded remark.
"Miroku!" Kagome hissed in a warning tone.
Inuyasha smirked, realizing that for once he was winning an argument with Kagome. "Don't take your anger out on him. Your the stupid one!"
"Inuyasha!" Kagome's face was red with anger now. She was hunched over slightly with her hands balled into tight fists, trembling with barely contained rage.
Inuyasha knew that the chances of being 'sat' were low indeed. Being as hurt as he was, Kagome wouldn't dare do anymore damage. This meant he could talk alot of shit. "Here, let me put in words you can understand!" Remembering an American television show Souta had shown him once while visiting the Kagome's time, Inuyasha placed one hand on his hip, thrusting the other hand forward so his palm was in her face. "STEP!!!"
Miroku scratched his head in confusion, turning and mouthing the word to Sango, "S-Step?" Sango only arched an eyebrow and shrugged, turning to see how Kagome would react to the bizarre insult.
Kagome's left eye twitched repeatedly in annoyance. "W-What. Did. You. Say?"
Inuyasha smirked and in a haughty tone replied, "Now if ya don't mind I'm going to take a nap! Soooo.....see ya!" With that the hanyou sauntered to his room (or atleast tried to saunter with those bandages restraining most movement).
It was one of those rare times Inuyasha won an argument with the miko from the future.
It felt pretty damn good.
The innkeep chuckled heartily, having forgtten what it was like to see emotions besides fear and pain on peoples faces.
Inuyasha's voice: Whaddaya mean the fights not over!? So this Shigeru character wants to fight us in our dreams? How can someone kill you in your dreams? Sango has feelings for who!? Kagome! Shippou! If Shigeru hurts them.......
Next Chapter: Into Dreams
Gah! Even in your dreams your a lecher monk!!!
A/N: Reviews would be greatly appreciated. I'll try to update atleast one a week if possible. Shouldn't be too hard but you never know. By now you should of guessed the the crossover. I say it's slight because the actual character from that series of movies isn't here. I don't want to give it all away becuase it'll be explained in the end....eventually.
This fic is rated R for language, violence and adult themes.
"Run run...my little piggy!" A voice rasped menacingly, eliciting a scream from the child that was attempting to flee. "I'm coming for you!"
Little Hotaru was no older than ten, inexperienced in the things she'd been forced to witness. Things no child should have to see. She was running as fast as her little feet could carry her, and screaming, screaming to anyone that might aid her. "Mommy! Daddy!!! G-Grandma!!!"
They wouldn't come (It's hard to move around when you've been torn to pieces). No one was going to help Hotaru.
Finally, she hid behind a tree, trying to regain her senses and sobbing softly. It was so dark out there. The trees were like massive canopies, shielding everything below from the light of the stars and moon. Had there been light one could of seen the plain peasant clothes she wore, her ivory skiny covered with scraps and bruises, and her long black hair. She knew that she should get up, keep moving. Her brain screamed those words at her repeatedly, but she couldn't. She was only a child, could only run so fast and so far.
Just as her heartbeat began to return to its normal beat pattern the tree behind her exploded, sending spinters all over the place. Hotaru screamed, jumping to her feet only to be thrown back on the soil by an unseen force.
"You can't hide from me girl," the raspy voice teased. "I can smell your fear!"
Hotaru stared up at her attacker. Soft, innocent brown eyes gazed into crimson eyes that glowed with murderous intentions. The wind blew, causing the trees to sway noisily, allowing the moonlight to creep in and reveal Hotaru's tormentor for but the briefest moment. "MOMMY!!! DADDY!!! P-PLEASE DON'T!!!!"
Her attacker grinned, revealing rows of large pointed teeth, raising a green claw into the air. A green claw that sported four knife-esque blades that were atleast a foot long each.
Hotaru's eyes widened as they locked onto her attacker's, pleading for mercy. She'd find none. There was no escape, her body was frozen in fear, bringing the old 'deer caught in headlights' thought to mind, though there was no such thing as headlights in this time period. "NO!!!! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!"
The claw came down.
Blood splattered the surrounding scenery.
There was a high pitched scream that sounded more like rabbit being slaughtered than a human child.
A roar of victory after achieving such a well earned kill.
Silence.
******
Two days later.
Inuyasha could smell that something was amiss with this particular town. There wasn't the faintest sign of life outside the huts the people called their homes. Then agian it was well into night, any normal person would be sleep.
"Inuyasha, can't we rest here?" Came the tired voice of Shippou. "We've been walking for hours!"
"We rest when I'm good and ready!" was the hanyou's retort. The group had had a particularly grueling battle with another of Naraku's offspring. They eventually won, earning another shard of the Shikon Jewel, though the battle left them fatigued, sore, and very irritable. As much as Inuyasha hated to admit it, he was just as tired as the others, if not moreso. With a growl that was barely audible, his shoulders slumped. "Fine. Let's find a place to rest."
Kagome smiled a tired, yet still sweet smile. "Thanks, Inuyasha," she said, patting Shippou's head.
Sango yawned, covering her mouth as not to wake Kirara, whom was asleep on her shoulder. "That was the toughest battle yet. I'm to tired to even go searching for a hotspring."
"I hear that," Inuyasha agreed, rubbing his aching ribs. "We'll just wait till morning to do that. Right now I just wanna hit the sack." He turned and headed for a what appeared to be the inn, a fairly large building.
The others followed closely behind in order of Kagome, carrying Shippou, Sango with Kirara, and Miroku, whom not-to-discreetly place a hand on Sango's firm backside. Sango whinced slightly but was far to tired to even bother bopping Miroku on the head. She made a mental note to punish Miroku in the morning, smiling quite evilly.
Once inside they stopped as an elderly man limped into the main room. The wooden cane seemed to be the only thing keeping on his feet as he squinted in the groups direction. "Someone there?"
Miroku stepped forward, clearing his throat. "Ahem, yes. My friends and I would like to purchase two rooms from you."
The man balked. "S-Stay? You want to stay here?" The man shook his head. "I-I don't recomend that! You should leave this accursed village!"
Inuyasha groaned in annoyance. He WASN'T in the mood for this. "Look, old man! All we want is a place to sleep. We're tired, we're hungry, and we hurt all over!"
"Better for you to hurt all over than be dead!" The old man retorted.
"W-Why? What happened here?" Kagome asked in a concerned tone.
The man sighed, taking a seat on a stool. "This place has been plagued by the demon Shigeru."
"Shigeru?" Sango replied, cocking her head in confusion. "Never heard that name before."
"A vile demon, that he is!" the man snapped. "Stalking the children of our village!"
"C-Children!?" Now Shippou was wide awake.
"There have been deaths of some adults that attempted to stop Shigeru but for the most part he hunts the innocent children!"
"Then why doesn't everyone just leave?" Miroku asked.
The man shook his head sadly. "We tried! No one can get as far as over the hill before being ripped to pieces! We're trapped!"
Inuyasha snorted. "What I don't understand is why not just kill the whole lot of you?"
"Inuyasha!" Kagome chastised, receiving a shrug from the hanyou.
"No...he's right." The man sighed agian, scratching his balding scalp. "It's more to it than simply killing. This...monster enjoys fear almost as much as killing. Its holding us captive and killing our children one by one to instill fear in us all!"
Inuyasha groaned. "It never ends!" he muttered, turning on his heel. "Kagome, take Shippou and Kirara to one of the inn's rooms. Mirkou, Sango, and I'll track down this demon."
The man gasped. "Y-Your going to face Shigeru!? That's suicide!"
"Well, I just can't sit around while some demon kills a bunch of kids!" Inuyasha snapped. "Besides, I'm not gonna be able to get any fucking rest until I do!"
"Despite his vulgarity Inuyasha is correct," Miroku said. "As a monk I cannot stand idly by while a foul creature preys on the innocent."
Sango groaned despite knowing what had to be done. She was tired and sore all over but that wouldn't stop her or her friends from finding and slaying this Shigeru.
"Please be careful!" Kagome called after them, watching with worry as they left. She knew they were in no shape to battle, but they'd still risk their lives to save complete strangers. With a heavy sigh she carried the drowsy Shippou and sleeping Kirara, freezing when she sensed something familiar. ~Strange. Could of sworn I sensed some jewel shards, but then they just vanished~ She chalked it up to being exhausted, and continued to follow the old man down the hall.
"Just plain stupid I tell you!" The old man snapped more to himself than Kagome for she had momentarily zoned out from fatigue. "They'll all die...should of just left!!"
******
In an abyss of blackness Shigeru watched as the girl from the future put the kitsune to rest on a futon. "My what a lovely little lamb!" the demon hissed, watching the scene that played in front of him. Here in the Dreamworld, Shigeru could watch everyone within the village. He flashed a malevolent grin, licking his chops. "To think...that just one of these jewel shards has given me the power to slip in and out of the Dreamworld at will!" Before, Shigeru could only prey on his victim via dreams. He would kill everyone at a village..save one that he used his power to possess long enough for him to travel to another village and tell them the terrible news. It worked perfectly everytime. Humans were so stupid, bending in to fear almost instantly and unknowingly giving him even more fresh meat to skewer. "If I had a piece as large as hers then I'd be unstoppable!" No need for having to spread rumors in other towns to instill fear. He could go anywhere he wanted!
But first things first. The scene before him blurred, changing to one of Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku wondering through the forest. "Nothing better than feasting on the innards of heroes! And so tired they appear to be! This won't be a challenge at all!" The scene faded as Shigeru vanished into the darkness.
******
This was getting them nowhere. Inuyasha growled in annoyance. "Damnit all! This demon's scent is all over the place but we haven't seen the damn thing yet!" the hanyou snapped.
"Your right," Miroku replied, clutching his staff tightly. "Do you suppose that this demon is using a jewel shard?"
"Kagome didn't say she sensed any," Sango said, dragging her boomerang behind her. "But I keep getting this strange feeling."
Inyuasha's nostrils flared as his ears perked up. "The kind of feeling you get when your day's about to get even shittier! MOVE!!!" His warning came in the nick of time as the three barely managed to escape something that flew past them. It was too fast to see what it looked like.
All they knew was that it was big.
"Haven't you ever been told about wondering in the woods at night?" a voice rasped from darkness surrounding them. Whatever it was it was staying in the shadows. "All kinds of bad things lurk in here!"
Inuyasha unsheathed the Tetsusiaga, willing the blade to morph into the deadly fang that slayed many a demon. "Shigeru, Come out here and fight!"
"Ah, you know my name!" it sounded as though it came from all directions, forcing the trio huddle in a circle, back to back. "Yours aren't important for you are all the same to me!" He emerged from the darkness, lunging at Miroku. "FRESH MEAT!"
Miroku stopped Shigeru's left slash with his staff, but the attack had been a distraction on Shigeru's part as he jabbed forward with the four knives attached to his right claw. Mirkou jumped backwards, narrowly avoiding being disembowled.
"HYAH!!" Sango hurled her boomerang, and instead of jumping away like she'd expected Shigeru charged forward, catching the weapon in its mouth, like a dog would a frisbee!
Inuyasha glared at the demon. He was over eight feet tall, hands down. With scalely, green skin with red stripes running down his back and chest, and a lizard-esque tail as long as his body was tall. Shigeru's body was incredibly lithe, with a snake-like head, and two ivory horns that jutted out the side of its head.
Oh, and let's not forget those very very very big blades on his right claw. The blades flying towards Inuyasha. The hanyou dodged the blades by jumping straight into the air, swinging his sword in a downward arc. Shigeru swung his head upwards, using Sango's captured weapon to block the blow then swatted Inuyasha away with his tail. Shigeru spat the boomerang out of his mouth as Inuyasha crashed into a tree.
"Die, foul demon!" Miroku swung his staff low, attempting to sweep Shigeru's feet out from under him. Shigeru showed great agility for a creature his size, jumping over the Miroku while wrapping his tail around the man's throat. As Shigeru landed he used the momentum to sling Miroku over his shoulder, slamming the monk into an oncoming Sango.
"What a pathetic bunch you are!" Shigeru cackled.
"IRON REAVER SOUL STEALER!!!" Inuysha's attack caught Shigeru off guard, shredding the demon's back.
"GRAHHHGHHH!!!" Shigeru roared out in pain and rage. He glared down at the hanyou with glowing red eyes. "Fucking half-breed scum!!!" His bladed claw cackled with crimson energy as he slashed at Inuyasha. "MANIAC'S RAGE!!!" The Tetsusiaga saved Inuyasha from certain death but the force of the blow sent him smashing through three trees before becoming embbeded in a fourth. Shigeru didn't have time to celebrate as he was introduced to more pain via Sango's small katanna now buried in Shigeru's side. Shigeru roared, lashing blindly. Any other time Sango would have dodged, but she was so tired from the group's previous battle that she couldn't move in time. She was backhanded by Shigeru and sent bouncing across the ground several times before coming to a stop.
Unbeknowst to Shigeru, Sango had willingly taken the blow to allow Miroku the much needed time to slip behind Shigeru. In a flash of white light Shigeru was suddenly bound by very large prayer beads.
"Curse you human!!" Shigeru spat. "For this your death will be painfully slow!!" He tried to move only to cringe in pain as electricity seeped from the prayer beads.
"Only one person is dying here!" Inuyasha had recovered, raising his sword.
Shigeru blanched. "How could you still be alive!? No one could survive that!!"
Inuyasha smirked. "I never get tired of hearing the badguys say that! WIND SCAR!!!" Inuyasha brought his sword down as claws of light tore through the earth towards the trapped demon.
Shigeru howled in agony as his body was gradually torn to pieces, and vanished before the groups very eyes.
Inuyasha balked, running to survey the destruction. A large amount of the forest had been obliterated but there was no sign of Shigeru. "Fuck! Someone please tell me that I was just seeing things when he vanished like that!"
Miroku was helping Sango to stand. "Unfourtunately that's exactly what you saw. He escaped the Wind Scar." the monk replied.
Sango groaned, wiping the blood from her split lip. "No use in staying. He probably went to heal. We should do the same or we'll be of no help to anyone."
Inuyasha growled. She was right. He didn't want to return to the inn without knowing Shigeru's fate, but it was obvious they were in no shape to fight. "I doubt the bastard'll mess with any kids for a while. Let's check in with Kagome."
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Shigeru cursed loudly. If he hadn't of used the jewel shard's power to return to the Dreamworld he'd be dead by now! Those fighters were obviously no pushovers. The black abyss had changed into a barren wasteland by Shigeru simply willing it. He ripped the twisted trees apart, hurled boulder, and threw an all out demon tantrum. "FUCKING MUTT!! FUCKING HUMANS!!! I'VE NEVER BEEN SO HUMILIATED!!!" He roared. "I'LL RIP THEIR INTESTINES OUT AND HANG THEM!!! I'LL USE MY TEETH TO CASTRATE THEM!!!"
Shigeru willed the Dreamworld to bend to his will, creating a small window into the real world. He glared at the group that had nearly defeated him, grinning as an idea formed in his head. "I'll just have to face them on my terms." How could he be so stupid!? He should of just went for the girl with the jewel shards instead of trying to have fun! He let his newly acquired powers get to his head, and almost suffered the ultimate fate because of it. The trio of heroes had finally limped into the inn, telling the innkeeper and the female girl of what took place. He'd wait for them to fall asleep then attack them where they were most vulnerable and he most powerful.
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The old innkeeper was kind enough to tend to the trio's wounds. Miroku and Sango hadn't been too badly injured, some of their wounds from the previous battle had simply reopened. Some ointments and clean bandages were all they needed.
Inuyasha was a little worse for wear, but nothing some bandages wouldn't help. The demon blood in him had already helped but it would be a while before those bruised ribs mended.
"I still can't believe you fought Shigeru and lived!" The old man said, patting Inuyasha on the back to signal that the hanyou could get up. "Our best warriors couldn't even last a few moments!"
Inuyasha puffed his chest out, tilting his chin upwards. "Feh, that demon was a pushover!"
"Is that so?" Kagome replied, leaning in and poking Inuyasha's bandaged chest and eliciting a yelp of pain from the hanyou.
"Gah! W-What was that for, wench!"
Kagome stood tall, hands on her hips, and lips set in a thin line. "But you SAID the demon was a pushover!" She smiled. "Maybe tough old Inuyasha isn't as bad as he think he is!"
Inuyasha balked. "Y-You just be glad that I don't believe in pounding clueless humans or you'd be sorry!"
Now it was Kagome's turn to look surprised. "Clueless humans!?"
"Duh!" Inuyasha rolled his eyes. "Your the only unintelligent human here!"
Miroku smiled, deciding to pour a little gasoline on the perverbial fire. "Why thanks for the compliment, Inuyasha. I'm glad you find Sango and myself to be intelligent." He yelped when Sango smacked him upside the head for his unneeded remark.
"Miroku!" Kagome hissed in a warning tone.
Inuyasha smirked, realizing that for once he was winning an argument with Kagome. "Don't take your anger out on him. Your the stupid one!"
"Inuyasha!" Kagome's face was red with anger now. She was hunched over slightly with her hands balled into tight fists, trembling with barely contained rage.
Inuyasha knew that the chances of being 'sat' were low indeed. Being as hurt as he was, Kagome wouldn't dare do anymore damage. This meant he could talk alot of shit. "Here, let me put in words you can understand!" Remembering an American television show Souta had shown him once while visiting the Kagome's time, Inuyasha placed one hand on his hip, thrusting the other hand forward so his palm was in her face. "STEP!!!"
Miroku scratched his head in confusion, turning and mouthing the word to Sango, "S-Step?" Sango only arched an eyebrow and shrugged, turning to see how Kagome would react to the bizarre insult.
Kagome's left eye twitched repeatedly in annoyance. "W-What. Did. You. Say?"
Inuyasha smirked and in a haughty tone replied, "Now if ya don't mind I'm going to take a nap! Soooo.....see ya!" With that the hanyou sauntered to his room (or atleast tried to saunter with those bandages restraining most movement).
It was one of those rare times Inuyasha won an argument with the miko from the future.
It felt pretty damn good.
The innkeep chuckled heartily, having forgtten what it was like to see emotions besides fear and pain on peoples faces.
Inuyasha's voice: Whaddaya mean the fights not over!? So this Shigeru character wants to fight us in our dreams? How can someone kill you in your dreams? Sango has feelings for who!? Kagome! Shippou! If Shigeru hurts them.......
Next Chapter: Into Dreams
Gah! Even in your dreams your a lecher monk!!!
A/N: Reviews would be greatly appreciated. I'll try to update atleast one a week if possible. Shouldn't be too hard but you never know. By now you should of guessed the the crossover. I say it's slight because the actual character from that series of movies isn't here. I don't want to give it all away becuase it'll be explained in the end....eventually.