InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Evil Eye, The Serpent's Tongue ❯ After a demon's strike ( Chapter 24 )

Aftermath of a demon's strike

 

 

 

“NO!”

 

“YES!”

 

“NO!”

“YES!”

 

Rin glared at Jaken and stormed over to the group, her hand on her hip, rage in her eyes. Sesshomaru tried not to smirk, but he found it interesting to see Rin go from her childish self to a cold hearted warrior, all because of demons blood that now flowed through her veins.

 

And my power. He told himself.

 

“I want to know right now if what Jaken is saying is true, because if it isn't I am going to kick the shit out of the little toad!”

 

Miroku glanced at her. “No matter how old you are, swearing is not a good thing to say, especially for a lady.”

 

Rin glared at him, but decided to ignore his actions. That was another thing Sesshomaru noticed with a certain smug satisfaction. If Rin were pushed hard enough, her human emotions would get the better of her.

 

She needs to be trained. He realized. She will make a great ally, if I can focus her powers…I just need the time. She only got Ryu because he was focused on me…and if the legends are true about the power of the Suohdanna, then she will need to know how to cheek her anger and know how to unleash her strength.

 

“I assume you mean the comment that we were headed back to the castle?” Rin nodded. “He was telling the truth.” Before the new demoness could say a word, Sesshomarus was on his feet. “That is still my sword.”

 

“Don't try and change the subject.”

 

“I'm not. We are leaving to get you out of those smell hanyou clothes and get you a proper sword.”

 

“Who's clothing are you calling smelly!” Inuyasha growled.

 

Rin frowned, but submitted. “When will we leave?”

 

“Shortly.” Sesshomaru said, standing up. “Jaken can get my dragon…”

“No time” Rin said. “I'll run.” Sesshomaru raised an eyebrow, but submitted.

 

“What about my robes!” Inuyasha said, stepping forward. “I would like them back, if they are so smelling!”

 

Sesshomaru sighed. “very well…we will go to the nearest village, get Rin some kimono…”

 

“No need.” Rin said. “Merely go into the forest. I will leave the robe out for you hanyou.” She turned to Sesshomaru, who had raised an eyebrow. “Unless my Lord is bashful to see me fly…”

 

“It is your body.” He said, though he was trying to keep his rage down at the thought of one of his servants…

 

Warriors. He corrected. She is no longer a servant, but a warrior. And she is about to run around nude…

 

“Here.” Kagome said, digging out a swimsuit. “It's Sango's…she won't mind.” Rin took it, and left for the forest. After a few minutes, Miroku, Inuyasha and Kagome could see two demons rushing up into the sky from a leap, riding the winds, Jaken on the dragon trying to keep up. Inuyasha found his robe, and after putting it on, the three began back to Kaede's to see if the potion was ready.

 

***

 

“RYU!”

 

Neko ran to her lover's side as the dragon fell onto the roof, his breathing shallow. She looked at the deep stab wound and cursed, gently stroking his forehead.

 

Sango and Kagura both helped Neko lift the injuried demon and carry him to Naraku's bed. Sango wanted to ask why exactly Naraku even had a bed, but she thought best not to ask now, as her friend laid bleeding on the sheets.

 

Neko took some water from a pitcher and gently soaked some clothing in it, then applied it to his wound. He hissed, eyelids heavy. Kirira leapt onto the bed, licking hisface, her eyes glowing gently as he smiled, stroking her head.

 

“What happened?” Kagura asked, her normally calm voice giving away emotion.

 

“We…have a problem.' Ryu managed to say quietly. “One…that if we don't' solve…could be our deaths.”

 

“What is it?” Sango asked.

 

“The girl…that Sesshomaru cares for…she used the jewel shard to turn herself into a demon, a 25 year old demon, skilled in all forms of fighting.” He coughed, and groaned, wishing his insides would heal quicker.

 

“So?” Kagura asked. “That just means there is another demon on their side. No big deal.”

 

“Very…big deal.” Ryu said. “If…Inuyasha and Kagome realize…that one can use a jewel shard to transform themselves for their cause…then they can have the power to challenge us.” He let out another cough, smoke seepig out of his throat and into the air.

 

Neko nuzzled his shoulder gently. “We will take our revenge on them for hurting you my darling.” She turned to Sango. “Kill Inuyasha.”

 

“No.” ryu said. Sango frowned, but before she could protest, he continued. “There…is another way. I trust our newest ally is out?”

 

Sango nodded. “Yes, he already left.”

 

“Let us see his success or failure before we go on…” Ryu's eyes dimmed as he felt his mind shutting down for sleep. “…if we fail then…we will take the jewel shards…and…and…”

 

neko leaned in as he whispered his last thought before drifting into unconsciousness The two other women looked at her.

 

“What did he say?”

 

Neko didn't pay attention. Instead, she slipped off her robe and climbed into bed with her lover, holding him close and stroking his back. After a few more questions,Neko finally looked at them.

 

“He said…we will no longer be demons.”

”we won't?” Sango and Kagura both asked.

 

“No…” Neko smiled. “We will become gods.”

 

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Kagome looked in horror at Kaede's hut. Miroku and Inuyasah had helped her into bed at another house, and looked at her wounds, confirming that they were life threatening if they didn't get them worked on. Miroku had spent the last hour trying to get her fever to go down.

 

Kagome remained fixated on the floor.

 

Inuyasha finaly came in, annoyed. “We are trying to save the old woman, and you are standing here?” he frowned. “Wench, let's go!” Still Kagome didn't move. “Kagome!”

 

She twisted around, tears in her eyes. Inuyasha winced, waiting for the screaming, but instead, Kagome grabbed ahold of him.

 

“What is it?”

 

“It's my fault!” She sobbed. “It's my fault.”

 

Inuyasha held her close. “No…it's not yoru fault Kagome. Kaede is strong, she will…” He was stopped as Kagome shook her head.

 

“Not her Inuyasha.” She sniffed, and pointed to the floor. Inuyasha stared at it, understanding now why Kagome was upset, and felt his blood boiling.

 

There, written on the floor in crayon, were the following words:

 

`If you ever want to see Shippo again Kagome, you will come to the Bone Eater's Well, alone.'