InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Stronger Than Death ❯ Speak of the Devil ( Chapter 2 )

Stronger Than Death

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Summary: The nightmares speak to her. His nearing death runs rampant in his mind. Two cursed, the wind tunnel. With so much power, neither can control it.

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By: Brittney

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Chapter Two: Speak of the Devil

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I didn't always dwell on my past but now, it seemed to be the perfect time, seeing as everyone was sleeping peacefully, not having to worry about their short life span. I sighed, inwardly. I found myself thinking about my life span everyday, fearing when my time would come. I was seventeen and yet, I was not married, nor engaged, I hardly found one attainable, for that matter. Well, its not like I haven't been looking, its just everywhere I go, a demon slayer I shall not name, interferes. Sometimes I think she is worse than Naraku, at least he lets me have a life, without popping in every time I met a beautiful, young maiden and snatches me away.

In all truth, I hated her. She sickened me. She hit me, relentlessly, without even a forced sorry, dragged me away from women who are interested me, and ignored me, unless she needed something. Makes Naraku look like a god, doesn't it. I forced the anger crammed thought back until my anger dispersed into some of my other emotions, glad that revenge wasn't one of them.

So far I knew that my grandfather got the curse from Naraku, and made it so that every male would have a wind tunnel in his right arm. And that it would keep affecting every male until Naraku was dead. What a cornucopia of information, huh.

I looked over at my headed staff, watching it shimmer in the rising sun. Another stressing day with the Inu gang. The only reason that I joined this group was to get closer to Kagome and her short , form-fitting clothing, my favorite was her swimsuit. Little did I know that the half demon had captured her heart before I even got to use my womanizing charms. I stayed ,also, for the demon slayer, not knowing she was a demon in disguise when it comes to womanizing charms.

Weird how all my problems seem to hang around Naraku and Sango, maybe she is still under his control, and we just haven't realized it.

My thoughts were cut short as Kagome came over to me.

" Um, Miroku, it's ti- time to wake up." She seemed on edge and scared.

" Kagome, what's wrong?"

" The girl … the girl last night had a wind tunnel, I could feel the energy. I was wondering if that was your sister, and Naraku played a nasty trick and gave her the curse. I fear that she will be sucked in without the chance to live a normal life, like. . .like-"

" Like me," I finished for her. She looked away, ashamed.

" I'm sorry." I could sense the chaos inside the young girl as a tear escaped her timid gray eyes. ( That is the color in my " The Art of InuYasha" book. Pretty don't you think.) This was not all that was wrong. That is when I noticed the absence of a certain white-haired menace.

" He went to Kikyo didn't he ?" Even I, a man of the cloth, could not have expected the onslaught of tears that followed my stupid comment.

" I'm sorry. That was uncalled for, I didn't mean to say that about your wind tunnel. Yes, the soul collectors came and got him last night, after we went to sleep." The streams of tears doubled as she tried to stop.

This was unbearable so I did the unthinkable, I pulled Kagome into my lap, the left half of her body against my chest. " He loves you Kagome, he really does. I rested my chin on her head, hoping that she would cease her sniffles. I was never really good with crying women.

" Hey monk, what are you doing with Kagome? Let go of her, now!"

" Inu Yasha, do you care not why Kagome is crying on my shoulder and not yours. It is because you were parading around with a woman made out of clay who only wishes to drag you to the seven hells. You are too busy chasing after a woman from fifty years ago to see the one who cares about you. I would have to ask you what you are doing with Kagome, besides breaking her heart." I rose to my feet, making sure that Kagome could stand on her own.

She looked up at me with big, teary eyes and whispered, " Thanks for helping me." I nodded, and continued to speak.

" I think it is best that I meet you in the next village, alone. I have a lot of things to think about. So do you and Kagome." I looked over at Sango, who had yet to react to what was going on. I picked up my staff and bid farewell. I was used to being alone, one day wasn't going to hurt.

I walked until the sun hit it's peak and stopped for lunch, seeing as I had skipped breakfast again. I gazed up at the sky as the clouds floated above. The spring air was refreshingly brisk, making all my senses tingle with ecstasy. The butterflies danced around the flowers, care free, enjoying life. Moments like this made me forget everything that was wrong in the world. I got up figuring the others were on their way to the same destination. With any luck, I could find a woman's interest without Sango easing her way in. I walked along a river's edge, enjoying the gentle music of the forest until I heard metal on metal ring through the air. I came into a clearing, partially hidden by some shrubbery, face to face with a fight.

Sweet, merciful Buddha. The young lady stood in front of a man of Mushin's physique, with out the large mustache, but with long black hair. He held a large metal staff similar to mine, with 4 rings instead of six. Kijo's staff was about five feet and a couple of inches. The head was made out a twisted metal and had an intricate spider web design in the center of it holding six rings in place.

It served as the only thing holding her up as the man lunged at her. Full speed. She jumped backwards spinning the staff. He jabbed his staff forward, stopping the continuous circular motion. She held her staff horizontally blocking his attacks. An unanticipated hit from beneath sent it flying, leaving her weapon less. He continued to attack her, though his efforts were in vain.

She moved like water, unhurried and fluid. She did a couple back flips, trying to get closer to her staff, as the older male tried to knock her off her feet. She landed with her hand covering the shaft and jumped off, starting the fight again by lunging at him. She held her staff behind her and jumped in the air, bringing it over her head.

Metal hit metal as the older male blocked. She used the momentum of the hit to spin and make a direct hit to the man's rib cage. Dropping to the ground, she landed to help the old man to his feet, even though he was feigning hurt. I, of all people, could realize that and I was lurking in some bushes. How dense could she be, I thought. The older male fisted his hand and brought it to her jaw, making her head snap to the right, as blood flew from her mouth. She landed some feet away. Her body contorted, she moaned in pain.

" Stupid girl, how will you ever avenge the death of your mother and grandmother if you can't stop thinking about the other ones feelings. In a battle it is life and death, by aiding me, you chose death. Get cleaned up and catch some fish for dinner." The man walked away out of the clearing as she got on her hands and knees. A large pop erupted as a small child appeared by her side.

The Kijo rested her head on the ground, holding her jaw. " Sorry about that. Heh heh, I got my brain jumbled earlier." The young child appeared five steps away from the girl with a quieter pop, as the girl brought her self to her feet. She wiped the blood of her lip and picked up her staff. Her eyes seemed empty.

" He's right I am disgracing my ancestors by even trying to avenge their death. How stupid could I be?"

" Not at all stupid, stupid is Naraku and his wind witch."

" That's not nice."

" Yeah, it's not, but it is true. Naraku gave you that wind rip and Kagura made my pack go away. They deserve any name that anybody can think of."

" Whatever you say Koru, whatever you say." I could see the child's ears twitch and disappear with the rest of her body. She appeared right behind me. I jumped out of the bushes, alarmed.

" So, you're a monk too. Do you have special powers, too? What's your name?"

" Ahem, yes, I do have special powers. My name is Miroku." I looked the child over, noticing now that she was a girl. She had yellow eyes, similar to InuYasha. Her blue hair was pulled in to one ponytail. She had a plate of armor covering her left shoulder blade. Her shirt was similar to Sango's demon slayer outfit without the sleeves and the pink armor . A fur wrap was tied around her waist as a make shift skirt, it ended about three inches from the knee. The fur boots she had on went about, four inches from the knee.( I want to clear this up. She looks like Kauron from the panther tribe…with blue/long hair.) Her long red tail wagged behind her. " What's your name?"

" Koru. I'm a fox demon from the north." Certainly would explain all the fur and the red tail. I couldn't help but notice the different between the tails of this Koru and Shippo. Shippo's cute yet stubby. Koru's pretty, yet annoying. They would probably get along just nice.

" Koru, stop bothering him, it's not polite."

" Neither is bossing me around, but you seem to do it a lot." A large blush formed on the human girl's face, I couldn't help but laugh.

" Neither of your are being discourteous. I am, I should have made myself known, then this would have never happened. "

" Thanks, Lord Monk." She bowed again. " Come Koru, I have to get some fish from the village, we have imposed on the Lord Monk's time long enough." Koru blew upward, muttering something about rudeness and bossing of certain fox demons.

" Call me Miroku. Could I have the honor of escorting you to the village?" Another blush crossed her face. She nodded and walked .

We walked to the village in silence, despite the ramblings of the young fox. Kijo just nodded when it seemed fit. I could tell she was listening by the concerned look in her eyes.

I could see the village up ahead and InuYasha's fire robe as it fluttered in the wind, not to mention so was Kagome's. What an interesting color, I thought as the wind gave me the best sight this side of Edo. I could feel Inu Yasha's aura spiking in anger. Kijo started to head left with Koru. Kijo waved coyly as Koru shouted her good bye's

I ignored InuYasha's barking as I walked past him to the local hub, looking for something that would give me motive not to use my wind tunnel on him.

It was going to be an even longer night. A long day in a short life.

End Chapter

A/N: I want to thank those who reviewed. I hoped five wasn't too many, but I want some credit for writing this story. I want three more for this chapter. You can flame me all you want, they will be ridiculed in the next chapter. Just remember to come back next time.

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Sesshomaru: Do you really believe they are gonna give you three more reviews.

Me: Sure why not. They gave me five before

Sesshomaru: It didn't have anythi- how can I understand you?

Me: Oh, about that, I borrowed you. . for a fee.

Sesshomaru: What an indignant response, a demon of my importance should never be sold to adolescent beings. Even though it may be an ignominy to my honor, how much did you get me for?

Me: . . . ( sweat drops ) A million?

Sesshomaru: (yells) That's All?!?!

Me: Fifty Million?

Sesshomaru: You didn't borrow me did you ?

Me: . . . Why would you think that?

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