InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Seventh Key ❯ No Way Out ( Chapter 4 )

The Seventh Key

 

Chapter 4

 

No Way Out

 

“Get back from the windows and doors!” Inuyasha snapped, pushing back from the window and marching through the hotel. He knelt down by Sesshomaru's headless body and grabbed his gun.

 

“What the hell were those things?” Kikyo cried, staring at the window from a distance.

 

“Demons,” Inuyasha said, throwing open the front door of the hotel and aiming into the darkness. He knelt and opened the lid of the key, a few more drops of blood leaking out to the doorframe. As Kagome came up behind him, the blood grew and traveled over the entire doorframe. As the two lines met at the top, there was a flash like someone stretching red plastic wrap over the door, before it went clear and the red vanished.

 

“What is that stuff?” Kagome asked. Inuyasha jumped up and spun to level the gun at her face. He scowled and dropped his arm.

 

“It keeps them from us. Now make yourself useful and guard the back door until I get there,” he replied, tossing her the gun. Kagome fumbled and caught it as Inuyasha went to the windows and began pouring more blood on the panes. Kagome walked to the kitchen door and looked out the window, looking down at the gun.

 

“We can hold out in here until the morning, then we make a break for it. They're a lot weaker in the daylight, they'll chase us but they'll give up,” Inuyasha called, crossing the hall and lifting Bankotsu's gun from his belt on the way.

 

“What the fuck are those things, what the hell do they want?” Kouga demanded. Inuyasha began sealing the other windows.

 

“Pay attention. Demons, and right now they want in, and this,” Inuyasha growled, gesturing with the key in his hand.

 

“What the hell do they want that for?” Kikyo sputtered, fumbling with the combination to a safe under her desk.

 

“Long story, no time. Just know they'll do whatever they can to get it. That includes killing each of us, so watch yourselves,” the man called, walking to the desk. “There any other exits in and out of here?” he asked.

 

“The windows on the second floor,” Kikyo replied. Inuyasha nodded and started towards the back door.

 

“All clear?” he asked. Kagome looked out the window and nodded. Inuyasha pushed past her and unlocked the door, kneeling down and opening the lid of the key.

There was a shriek, and Inuyasha was pushed onto his back as a demon swung down from the doorframe and tackled him. The gun and the key went skidding behind him on the floor. Inuyasha reached up to grab the claws reaching for his face and grappling with it.

 

“Shoot the damn thing!” he snarled, head butting it. Kagome brought the gun up and fired. A bullet tore into the demon's shoulder. A second shot hit the collarbone. “The eyes, shoot the eyes!” Inuyasha ordered. Kagome fired, and the creature recoiled as it's left eye exploded. Kagome fired again. The eye sockets lit up in a flash of green light, and bolts of energy shot out. Kagome screamed and ducked as it hit the wallpaper and charred it black. Inuyasha stood up and picked up the key and gun.

 

“Nice shot,” he said, sealing the door. Kagome looked down at the gun and swallowed.

 

“I've never shot a gun before,” she muttered, turning the weapon over. “Never even held one, never mind using it to kill something.”

 

“It gets easier,” Inuyasha replied, walking past her.

 

“So I shouldn't worry?” Kagome whispered, looking up at him.

 

“If that's how you want to interpret it,” the man snorted. Inuyasha walked up the stairs to the second floor, key in hand. Kouga came up to the kitchen door and looked out the window at the demon's corpse.

 

“Son of a bitch,” he growled, shaking his head. Behind him, Mushin came in and reached into the fridge.

 

“Don't let it get to ya man, like the guy said, we can wait it out,” he advised. “C'mon Kagome, spend a little time with my good friends Bud and Weiser,” Mushin chuckled, pulling a sixpack from the fridge and leading Kagome out of the room.

 

“See anything out there?” Ayame asked. Kouga scowled and turned around.

 

“Come on, we've out of here,” he snapped, grabbing her arm.

 

“What, are you crazy?” she hissed. “Inuyasha said-”

 

“Fuck Inuyasha!” Kouga replied. “He said it himself, they want that damn key and are gonna kill us to get it. I don't have the damn key and I don't give a shit what happens to the jackass. You wanna die, fine. I'm going to my truck and heading home,” Kouga marched to the front doors. Kikyo was on the phone, hammering the buttons.

 

“The line is dead,” she sighed. The lights flickered, and she looked up at they went out. “Right on cue,” she muttered. She shook her head and went back to the safe under the desk. Kouga marched past with Ayame on his heels. Miroku looked up from the couch.

 

“Where the hell are you going?” he muttered. Kouga threw open the door and peered out.

 

“Look, there's no demons or shit, my truck is just over there,” Kouga hissed, turning to Ayame. “Come on, we stay here and we're fucked.” Kouga slowly stepped out the door and looked to the side. The horizon was empty, although the cloudy skies above were still flashing with thunder.

 

“Kouga!” Ayame whispered, gulping. Kouga smirked and waved his hand forward as he jogged down the steps of the hotel. Ayame slowly stepped out and followed him.

 

“See? Come on, let's go,” Kouga laughed, stepping forward. Suddenly, the hotel door slammed shut behind them. Kouga spun around, and Ayame squeaked.

 

“Kouga!” she screamed. Kouga looked over his shoulder to see a small head with glowing green eyes emerge from behind an old trashcan.

 

“Shit,” he cursed, running for the door. Ayame followed him. Inside the hotel, Bankotsu and Miroku tugged on the door handle furiously.

 

“What the hell is going on?” Inuyasha roared, running down the stairs to the balcony.

 

“They're stuck outside!” Miroku called. Inuyasha ran to the door and pushed Bankotsu aside, pressing the key to the door. There was a small hiss and the door flashed. Inuyasha pulled it open and was knocked down by Kouga as he ran in.

 

“Ayame!” Miroku cried, running out. Ayame had collapsed onto her backside at the bottom of the stairs as the demon advanced. Miroku wrapped his arms around her torso and pulled her up the steps. Ayame lifted herself up as the to reached the top of the stairs. Inuyasha raised his gun and fired twice. The demon squealed as its eyes exploded. The green energy arced into the air and hit Miroku, knocking him against the wall.

 

“Miroku!” Ayame cried, running to him. Inuyasha turned and slammed his fist into Kouga's chin.

 

“What the fuck were you thinking?” he demanded. Ayame and Bankotsu carried Miroku into the hotel.

 

“Want some help?” Naraku asked. Ayame turned and screamed, stumbling back and tripping over Miroku's limp form. Naraku stood just outside the door in a pair of sunglasses and a new black coat. “Yo,” he said, waving.

 

“Don't worry, he can't pass the barrier,” Inuyasha droned, walking towards the door. Naraku rolled his eyes and shook head.

 

“Here we go again, the guardian takes shelter, the collector kills everyone, just give it up Yash, you're all gonna die so just give me the God damn-.” Naraku was cut off as Inuyasha slammed the door in his face.

 

“Miroku, you okay?” Ayame asked as the man groaned.

 

“I think so,” he groaned, sitting up.

 

“What the fuck was that, Kouga?” Kikyo snapped. “You nearly got yourself killed and left Ayame out there!”

 

“She followed me, her own fault, bitch,” Kouga snarled. “You said it yourself, asshole, they're gonna kill every one of us to get to you and that key thing you've got,” he said to Inuyasha. “So I say, why? Why the hell should we do anything for you? You tried to steal Kurama's car, tried to kill Kagome, and we all know you're a criminal. So I say, if they want you, we give you to them. Save our own asses,” he finished. Inuyasha shrugged.

 

“Kouga, if you want to give them the key, go ahead, you just have to get it,” he replied. Kouga took a step forward, and Inuyasha raised his gun to shove the barrel against his forehead. “And if you try, I'm gonna have to kill you,” he said, cocking the gun. Kouga stared at him for a moment before holding up his hands and falling backwards onto the couch.

 

“Fine, whatever,” he growled, flipping Inuyasha the finger.

 

“You guys keep an eye on him, I'm gonna finish sealing the upstairs,” Inuyasha ordered, heading back to the stairs. Ayame and Mushin were busy checking on Miroku, and Kagome and Bankotsu were sitting silently. Kikyo ducked under the desk and finished the code on the safe, pulling it open.

 

“Bank,” she called, tossing him something. Bankotsu caught it and looked it over. A shotgun.

 

“Where the hell did this come from?” he asked. Kikyo pulled another from the safe.

 

“I keep two in the safe. You never know when some slime is gonna start causing trouble,” she explained, checking the cartridges.

 

“Tell me about it,” Kouga muttered, glaring up at the balcony. Kikyo followed his gaze and snorted.

 

“I didn't mean him.”