InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Princess Bride ❯ The Cliffs of Death ( Chapter 8 )

(Heh! With all of the beginning and ending notes I leave you I think I'm going to establish my own Writer's Corner!)

Writer's Corner:

Ok, so the story is actually going quite well. It might seem that if I stop updating this fic I will get some very nasty reviews and emails that will threaten my survival… Hmmm… To update, or not to update. That is the question! STOP!!!

Before you freak out, my decision is that I will update and thanks again Aurora_Thorn and Inuyasha Loves Me! Your support and opinions are helping me want to perfect this fic ;). I am now in the mood to try to make it as good as or better than the movie (even though I'm fairly sure that it is impossible…)

Cary Elwes es muy guapo y sexi… For all of you non-Spanish speakers, that translates to "Cary Elwes is very handsome and sexy." Do I have any disagreements? Hee hee hee! I thought not! Enough about MY ramble, how are you all? (;P)

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Previously…

"You should have listened to me. Foolish human," He said to her in amusement and annoyance. Kagome shrugged and wrapped herself in the garment that Sesshomaru threw at her in the next instant. He and Miroku are not bad people except for the lecherous behavior and the arrogance and impatience. Also, from what I have heard of Sango she doesn't seem it either. Are they bound to Naraku? How mysterious…

Kagome sighed. This was going to be some adventure. She just knew it. If I am to die on the Gilderian frontier, then so be it. I will join Inuyasha and be with him for eternity.

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Chapter Seven:

"What is that?" Naraku snarled, pacing anxiously and angrily around the deck of the ship. He stopped, freezing to spare another glance at the spectacle of his fury. "Damn it all…"

"Perhaps it's just a man returning to his wife and children in Gilder," Miroku suggested but silenced him self and returned to picking at the torn edges of his cloak. Sesshomaru was silent, staring at the ship that was nearly shadowing theirs. Kagome stood and looked back at the ship.

"I think it is someone who is going to rescue me," She said in a slightly haughty tone. Sesshomaru just snorted and rolled his eyes, his gaze shifting to Sango who was slowly starting to wake up.

Naraku's crimson eyes fixated on Kagome and he drew closer to her, stopping to tower over her. She shrunk back but there was a fire in her eyes that stated she would never give in. She did not fear him. "I suppose you are either very brave or very foolish. I could kill you with one swipe from my tentacles…" He whispered and raised his arm; his long kimono that was the color of black cloaked his hand.

"You won't though. You need to kill me when we arrive in Guilder," she shot at him.

The hanyou chuckled and it was filled with malice and amusement. "No one will save you. Stop talking with that tone," he growled and slapped her on the cheek sending her stumbling back a few steps. Kagome cupped her cheek that now felt that it was enveloped in flames. Miroku and Sesshomaru watched this happen; the Inuyoukai, emotionless and the lech, speechless.

She felts tears prick in her eyes. She had never been treated in such a manner before. Someone… PLEASE save me…

"Naraku, don't touch her anymore," A strong and defiant feminine voice sounded from behind. Kagome turned to see Sango, awake and glaring at the hanyou who had taken her captive.

"Sango," He muttered and approached her, roughly grasping her chin in his hand. "What have I told you about knowing your place?" He thrust her backwards but she caught herself and let out a sound of anger. This brought the attention of Sesshomaru and Miroku. What was she doing?

"Don't touch me either," she shouted and jumped up, her slender body hidden in her large violet garment.

"What?" Naraku asked, his voice held disbelief and anger. Miroku leapt up and grabbed Sango's arm, pulling her against his body.

"Do not listen to her. She doesn't know what she is saying. Clearly she is still half asleep," He lied, hoping to protect her. Naraku was going to murder her. He had made that threat to her before and now… He seemed angry enough to attempt it.

"Cease this idiocy all together," Sesshomaru barked at them making them all turn their heads. "Have you forgotten that we are coming in to a dock and that there is a stranger following? If we are not on our guard, he will take us when we least expect it. Drop this foolishness and let us start to Gilder," He finished, his solemn golden eyes flashing once. He brushed past Kagome as he went to leap out of the ship onto the dock.

Naraku let out a small sound under his breath but then stormed off to accompany Sesshomaru in tying up. Miroku hugged Sango tighter to himself. "Did he hurt you?" he whispered, his eyes closing as she melded into his body.

"No, not just now anyways," She exhaled but then remembered there was a guest on board. She quickly pulled away from the young man with etched cheeks and smiled stupidly at Kagome. "H-hello…"

"Hello to you too," Kagome giggled at seeing both of their embarrassed and guilty expressions. "You are Sango, right?"

"Yes," she said with a nod. "I am sorry that Miroku, Sesshomaru and I had to deceive you. We have no control of what we are to do."

"That's all right. I understand," She replied, her eyes still shining from the cute image that Miroku and Sango had displayed.

"Kagome," Sesshomaru called gruffly, motioning to her. "Climb on my back. Naraku, the fool that he is, wants me to carry Sango, Miroku and you as we climb The Cliffs of Death."

"Oh, all right," she replied, waiting for him to bend slightly and when he did, she jumped up and wrapped her arms around his neck. He then gripped her behind the legs and took a glance back at the two lovers who were holding each other again.

"Fools," he whispered and Kagome nearly missed his word.

"What?" she replied, her own voice nearly as silent.

"If Naraku sees them he will kill her for sure. Then I will be virtually powerless to stop him," he answered, sighing lightly in annoyance. "Come you two, I must carry you up the Cliffs," he called, startling Miroku and Sango. They nodded and hurried over, finding appropriate spots to hold on to without them being in his way.

Then, they began the climb. Kagome was silent, her arms slowing gripping Sesshomaru's neck more so as their altitude increased. She was deathly afraid of heights. "Kagome, are you trying to suffocate me?" Sesshomaru snapped as he climbed. His voice sounded strained from the hard work he was performing. Little did they know that there was another occupant climbing on the mountain.

"Good Kami. The bastard is following us!" Naraku exclaimed as he climbed by Sesshomaru's side. He quickened his pace and then glared down at the Inuyoukai who was carrying about 500 pounds extra human flesh. "Hurry yourself or he'll catch us and steal the princess!"

Sesshomaru growled in response. I would like to see him try and cart all of these pathetic humans up here…

Sango looked below to see the person, presumably a man, gaining slightly on Sesshomaru. "Sesshomaru? Is he a youkai?" she asked, knowing his astute and accurate nose would be able to pick it up.

"He is a youkai but I am not sure what breed. He has masked it," The Inuyoukai replied and continued to climb. Miroku sighed and grasped Kagome's hand. She pried her eyes opened to see him smiling reassuringly at her.

"Are you afraid, Kagome?" He asked gently. She nodded and closed her eyes again.

"I'm going to fall," she whispered, closing her eyes and relaxing once again into her mode of transportations silky white hair.

"No you won't. Sesshomaru won't allow it," Miroku answered her, giving her hand a light squeeze. "We're almost to the top. You should keep your eyes open. It's a beautiful view."

Kagome let out a shuddering breath and nodded, her chocolate orbs opening and observing the surrounding area. It was lovely. The sun was shining off of the wide expanse of ocean, the breeze blowing a crisp salty smell into her nose. "You're right."

"I most always am," Miroku chuckled.

"I doubt that," Sango interjected, giggling with Kagome.

"Will you cease your incessant jabber? I am trying to get you all and myself to the top of this very steep and very dangerous cliff," Sesshomaru barked, silence following. "Thank you," he growled somewhat sarcastically.

Upon reaching the top, Naraku promptly yanked Kagome from off of Sesshomaru's back, keeping a tight grip on her arm so she would not run away. Sango was next but Naraku gave orders for her to be carried by Sesshomaru. "Miroku, you shall stay here."

"Here? What ever for?" The young man asked, perplexity twitching at his dark brows and creasing his forehead.

"If that youkai makes it to the top, you know what to do," He stated, tossing his slave a staff with rings of gold on the end. "If he falls, leave him to rot in hell."

Miroku nodded, his fingers gripping his all too familiar staff. With this weapon of destruction, he was unstoppable. He had trained day and night with it and was thoroughly used to any situation he might have encountered. He watched as Kagome, Sango and Sesshomaru faded into the distance, the hanyou Naraku leading the way. He was ready for this youkai. Naraku's plan would be flawless. It was either that, or loose his chance at freedom.

Freedom… The word had a special twist… It was what he had never known… Free… To be free to love and hate… To be free to take Sango and marry her… To…

Miroku shook his head. He needed to concentrate for the upcoming battle. He peered over the edge of the cliff, seeing that the youkai had come closer. He was dressed in strange clothing, a cloak and thick deerskin pants. His face was hidden and he could not very well make out any major detail about him. All he had to do now was wait… Wait for the youkai to make it to the top… Then, he would battle…

Ending Writer's Corner:

Oooh! We're slowly finding out why Miroku is in Naraku's scheme. But, if you keep reading, then you'll know the full reason. Who is the youkai that is approaching? Maybe he's hot! MUAH HA HA! (Oh! I got your imagination's going!) Well, keep reading to find out what happens next! (WARNING: BATTLE SCENE, BLOOD AND VIOLENCE DEPICTED!!!)