InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Jewel of Four Souls ❯ A Hanyou in Distress ( Chapter 6 )

Welcome back! Hope you're enjoying the story thus far! Last chapter was a bit of an emotional ride as InuYasha broke the news to Kagome's mother. She rocked his world by accepting him as a part of the family...giving him something he's always wanted, "acceptance". As realizations were beginning to be made, InuYasha's emotions began to run rampant. As he became unsure of how to handle them...and what to do next...

Onto Chapter 6!

A/N: The "Adament Barrage" is still in it's Japanese form "Kongousouha". And will be throughout the story.

Disclaimer: Nothing has changed. Still don't own anything from original series.

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Chapter 6 “A Hanyou in Distress”

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“Master please! You can't possibly beat him!” Cried a frantic flea, Myoga.

“Feh, shut up!” InuYasha replied bitterly, raising his Tetsusaiga up. “Wind Scar!”

“Fool, that won't work!” A large gust of wind flooded the area, dissipating the Wind Scar instantly. InuYasha growled frustrated and clinched his sword tighter.

“Oh, it's hopeless! Why'd you even come here anyway?”

“I said shut up!” InuYasha roughly grabbed the flea from his shoulder and threw him aside. Myoga managed to recover and land harmlessly on a pile of rocks nearby. Sighing, he hid partly behind the small rock and looked back to the extremely upset hanyou.

“Now I will show you the true power of the Dragon Clan!” said InuYasha's apparent opponent, opening his mouth and forming a ball of demonic energy. Not even hesitating, InuYasha launched himself into the air and brought his sword down onto the dragon's head with great speed. The sword's strike did nothing as it bounced harmlessly off the scaly head. The ball of energy grew larger before it was fired. InuYasha hadn't time to counter it and struck him dead-on. Thrown across the rocky terrain, he landed amongst some rough rocks, cutting through his already tattered and torn clothing, slashing into his wounded body as he rolled.

“Oh… master, why? Why did you insist on fighting one of the strongest demons around? The Dragon Lord of the Southern Mountains will surely kill him! He makes Ryukotsei look like a mere baby-dragon!” Myoga may have overly exaggerated that just a little, but indeed the dragon lord was quite powerful. InuYasha quickly ridded the area of a couple of the lesser dragons early on. Naturally the leader came out to defend the rest of its clan. Which is exactly what InuYasha wanted. He may not be the brightest, but he knew demons that were strong. Almost any dragon was tough enough as it was. But the leader of an entire clan… the power was clearly far and above. And what better place to find a dragon than in the mountains? Unfortunately, Myoga knew this territory belonged to the Dragon Lord. And that of his clan. Although they mainly kept to their selves, they didn't take kindly to any trespassers. Such as InuYasha…

“Damn you…” InuYasha grumped, wobbling as he stood. “I'm gonna tear you to pieces you bastard.” He lowered his stance, preparing for his offensive strike.

The dragon lord, amused, dove from the skies towards his prey. “I have you now half-breed!”

“Oh no you don't! Kongousouha!” A meager flick of his sword and InuYasha fired off the diamond spears. The dragon lord flew straight into them as several pierced through his scaly armor as if it didn't exist. Stunned, but seemingly unhurt, the dragon lord growled with malice. Clearly not amused by the minor damage done to him.

“Wretched half-breed. You think you can kill me that easily do you?”

“Heh,” Taking off, InuYasha made another attempt to slash at the dragon's body. In mid-air, the dragon lord simply brought his large clawed hand down upon InuYasha, driving him into the ground. Then without much hesitation, he swung his thick, scaly tail down upon the hanyou, slamming it into his weakened body.

“Oh he's doomed.” Myoga cowered further behind the rock.

The dust slowly settled as the dragon lord hovered in the air. Almost mockingly, he eased himself onto the rocky ground and stared where he drove InuYasha into the ground moments ago. Finally the dust completely settled as the hanyou's body was noticeable. Moving slowly, InuYasha rose himself up, his teeth clenched tightly.

“Still alive are you? I'll finish you off once and for all!” The dragon lord lifted off again, kicking up dust and pebbles. InuYasha raised his sword and stared almost viciously at his opponent. Three reddish demonic balls of energy began to form by the dragon. One from his mouth and one from each wing formed, growing larger by the second. Still trying to steady himself, InuYasha prepared for his own surprise. The winds picked up as the energies grew steadily. InuYasha on the other hand didn't seem to be the least bit concerned. He just clutched his sword and got ready. Clinching his teeth together tightly.

“Perish!” The large blasts were fired as InuYasha once again took to the skies with an almost eerie smirk.

“I'll show you!” He closed on the center ball of demonic energy. “Heh, you're through! Backlash Wave!” He called, slicing through the red energy blast. The winds ensnared the center demonic blast and began to turn it completely around while infusing it with the Wind Scar.

“What!” The dragon lord tried to cover himself, but the blast hurtled towards him at great speed and force. A loud roar was heard as his own attack and the Wind Scar began to eat away at his body. The other two blasts were deflected by the ensnaring winds and slammed harmlessly into the ground on opposite sides of InuYasha. Landing, he saw the attack take effect, but he wasn't through yet. Growling loudly and bitterly himself, he clinched the hilt of his sword extremely tight and took off again. Chunks of the once mighty dragon began to fall as InuYasha made his way towards the dragon lord. His scaly armor was still resisting some of the attack.

“Die!” InuYasha came aggressively through the dust and smoke from the attacks and slashed completely through the dragon's head with a tremendous blow. He shifted his body and continued his slash completely down the dragon's body. InuYasha fell from the sky and landed nearby as two large pieces of the dragon lord slammed into the ground on either side of him. Kicking up all kinds of debris on the rocky terrain.

Myoga stood in awe, completely stunned at InuYasha's apparent victory over the once mighty dragon lord. It just seemed impossible. Unbelievable. He was sure the dragon lord would come back and attack again. Or even summon up more of his clan. A tense moment passed as nothing happened…yet.

InuYasha stood panting, holding his sword as though he wasn't satisfied. “Damn it… is that all you've got!” He turned his sword and slammed the tip into the ground, fuming. Myoga cautiously bounded over as the hanyou winced with slight pain. He wasn't sure, but the little flea could have sworn he saw purple marks on the cheeks on his master.

“Master! You did it!” Trying to get a good look at his face

InuYasha winced again as he clutched a large slash the dragon lord made early in their battle. Panting, he wobbled as he struggled to stand. Wincing, he took to a knee, then fell over unconscious as Myoga reached him. His body was drained, battered, and unable to take any more exertion.

“Master!”

Myoga came to a halt on his hanyou friend, looking down upon his worn and battle scarred face. “Oh dear…” He said with concern at the damage done. Yet was relieved that he was normal.

The hanyou remained face down in the dirt as blood slowly pooled around his exhausted and battered body. His clothing almost torn to shreds. Especially his kimono. Myoga wasn't quite sure what brought on this sudden surge in rage-enduced power. Nor did he know why InuYasha insisted on finding and fighting such a powerful demon. He didn't even seem to care if it killed him or not. The little flea did what he could and stood by his master in hopes of a quick recovery. At least he was still alive…

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Late in the night, Miroku and Sango resided at a small inn in a nearby village. They sat facing each other, sipping at either some water and/or sake in peaceful silence. Their budding relationship slowly blooming with the passage of time. Sango kept her eye on the monk as he seemed to be at peace. Keeping his focus elsewhere other than her. She wondered if he was scheming up something. Or wondering where all the pretty girls are. The mere thought of that was making her blood grow warmer. His silence was starting to test her nerves. However, that silence was broken when Miroku spoke up.

“Sango?”

“Yes? What is it?” She said with a hint of being startled in her voice. Not expecting him to talk so suddenly. Her body tensing momentarily.

“Someday soon I wish us to be a family of our own, now that Naraku is gone.” Miroku began as a rather bright blush came to her face. “My curse is broken. I can finally fulfill my promise to you Sango.” There was a warm smile on his face. Not helping to ease her nerves.

The blush didn't fade from Sango's face as she stared expressionlessly at Miroku. “So…you really did mean what you said?”

He nodded, “I did. Sango, I love you. I want you to bear my children…someday. I know I have a lot to learn about you-“ she leaned over and held a finger to his lips.

“No, no, don't…” She began, still flushing a bright red color, “I understand. Thanks Miroku. …it'll take some time to get used to-” She said not wanting him to ruin the moment.

“I can be patient my dear Sango.” He broke in.

She smiled, “You promise not to go womanizing?”

Miroku closed his eyes and lowered his head slightly. A short inner laugh sounded from him as he looked back up at Sango's face. “It'll take me a little time to break that bad habit of mine… but I'm willing to stop if that's what it takes for you to accept me completely.” He took her hand in his.

Sango nodded, “Good.” She hugged his arm as she snuggled closer to him. Miroku held her close feeling the warmth of her body pressed close to his. Oh how he longed for such blissful contact. Even if it was only a small portion. But this was something he could come to love. Spending nights by the fire cuddled up together.

She tried to calm herself as she laid her head on Miroku's shoulder. Butterflies were swarming in her stomach at the thought of her future with him. Setting aside his womanizing aspect, she really admired him. `Maybe it's time I stop kidding myself and accept that fact that I do indeed love him.' She thought to herself, fluttering with inner happiness. A happiness that faded from the reminder of her slain friend. `Kagome… I know you had regrets. That you weren't as happy as you made yourself seem. Deep down… I know you were hurting. What really broke your spirit?'

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“Heh, I'll get you InuYasha… just you wait. I'll make you pay for what you did…” Came a voice from the darkness. Two glimmers of pinkish light shone as the figure walked off gingerly into the forest.

 

Uh oh…InuYasha may be in more trouble than he realizes! What does the future hold for everyone!?

 

-King RTS-I'm the King of My World!