InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Truth Behind Their Eyes ❯ Demon Tower Part 2 ( Chapter 12 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

and Miroku watched Naraku's actions from a nearby tree. The only thing keeping the enraged hanyou from finding them was Miroku's barrier. It kept his and InuYasha's scent, along with their presence, sealed within the small bubble.
sighed and looked over at his friend.

"Thanks Miroku, but you can't keep this up all night. He'll find us sooner or later."
frowned at his friend's sudden pessimistic attitude. "I can try. While I do this, you think of a plan for when my strength does expire."
sighed and looked on.


"Sango, how is this going to help InuYasha?" Kagome asked as they landed in front of Naraku's tower. They climbed off Kirara's back and the cat demon shrunk to her miniature size. "I mean, we already destroyed the ShiShi. That's all this tower was doing, animating those things."
shook her head, gazing up at the tower. It was flooded with demons, but they strangely didn't come near the miko and her companions.

"I think there's more to this tower than that, Kagome."

"Like what?" The young girl asked.
looked over at Kagome. "I think this may be where Naraku keeps his demons."

"Like, a storage house?" Kagome asked doubtfully. "Why would he do that? Isn't he made up of demons? Why would he keep them locked away?"

"Well, do you remember what Miroku told us about Naraku using demons to become stronger on his night of weakness?"
nodded, then gasped as she realized what Sango was getting at. "You mean..."

"Yes. Maybe this is where he puts the demons he means to use. They prove themselves strong enough to be used, and then he keeps them here until he needs them."
nodded. "Since InuYasha has been growing in power, it makes sense that he would seek a way to improve his method of strength also." She looked at Sango, then smirked evilly. "Sango, I think I know your plan..."
smiled back at her partner in crime. "Yes?"

"If we destroy this tower, it will distract Naraku long enough to allow InuYasha to escape."

"Exactly. Not to mention, he'll have to recollect all the lost demons, gaining InuYasha more time to prepare himself."
nodded. "Let's do this!"


"InuYasha, you better have a plan, because I can't keep this barrier up much longer."
grunted, sweat dripping off his face.
remained silent, staring down at the ground below them.
followed his gaze, struggling slightly. He saw Naraku frantically continuing his search.

"Damn..." He muttered.

"How much longer do you think you can hold, Miroku?" InuYasha asked, his eyes never leaving Naraku.

"A-a few minutes, tops..." Came the shaky answer.
the trio heard a distant scream.

picked herself up off the ground. She glanced back at her Hiraikotsu lying behind her, shaken to the core. She had barely missed being struck with the giant weapon when it had been flung back at her.
turned her startled gaze to Kagome, who was now standing above her.

"Are you okay?" The younger girl asked, concern lacing her words.

"Y-yeah, I guess... M-my Hiraikotsu almost fit me..." She excepted Kagome's hand and got to her feet. "Did you see what happened?"
nodded.

"Yeah, you did a standard attack, and your boomerang came flying back at you... but it had more force behind it than it should have if it had just bounced off. It was almost like... like the Tower 'threw' it back at you..."
bit her lip, as confused as Sango.
Sango shook her head.

"No, we must have just imagined it. No way that tower could of done that... could it?"
shrugged, then joined Sango in staring at the mysterious tower.

"Hey Kagome..." Sango broke the silence with a wondering question.
turned to her.

"Yeah?"

"Why don't you try shooting an arrow at it?"
raised an eyebrow, then glanced at her bow and arrows hesitantly.

"I don't know, Sango... what if it counter-attacks too? I don't think I could dodge an arrow.."

"Well, they destroyed those ShiShi, did they not?"

"Yeah, but those were possessed objects, and didn't have powerful barriers surrounding them..."
looked up at the formidable tower, then nodded in agreement.

"You're right, Sango. We've got to help InuYasha and Miroku..."
that, Kagome pulled out an arrow and aimed at the tower. She held her breath, and let it fly.
miko energy flowed from the arrow, and hit the tower before the weapon did. The arrow was flung back at Kagome, but Sango quickly shielded Kagome and herself with her Hiraikotsu. The arrow bounced off with a soft 'ping' and fell to the ground. The girls' attention was immediately drawn back to the tower as they heard a low rumbling.
growled as he suddenly felt the power of his tower draining. He quickly noticed that the miko and her companions were also no where to be found, and he growled in renewed rage.

"That Bitch!!" He roared, taking off in the direction of his precious construct.
watched the figure of their hunter rush off, and sighed in relief. He would of dropped the barrier in the next few seconds, revealing himself and InuYasha to Naraku's relentless stalking.
collapsed from exhaustion, the barrier dissipating. InuYasha quickly caught the spent monk, and jumped to the ground, carefully setting him down. He looked in the direction Naraku had headed, and the origin of the scream, and got an uneasy feeling.

"Come, Miroku. We must find the girls."
nodded, and they both ran after Naraku, knowing he'd lead them to their companions.

and Sango stood staring up at the tower in shock.
giant tower was now shrouded in pink energy, and trembling and rumbling like a huge thunder storm was trapped inside. Pieces were beginning to fall randomly from its walls, and Sango gulped.

"uh-um, Kagome... I think we should get away from here..."
terrified miko nodded her agreement, and Sango quickly signaled Kirara. The cat demon transformed and the girls climbed atop her back and flew to safety.
as they left the ground, Naraku came speeding into the clearing. He gasped loudly when he saw the state of his tower, then turned to the girls floating just above him.

"You bitches! You'll pay for this!" He raised his arm, ready to unleash his wrath upon them, but was frozen in place as he heard a deafening roar from behind him. He turned around slowly, almost afraid of what he'd find.

and Miroku burst into the clearing just as a thunderous roar echoed across the valley.
five faces turned to the bright pink tower in the center of the clearing. Suddenly, it burst apart, pieces flying every which way. The only thing that could be heard over the earthshaking blast were the piercing screeches of the many demons which had been in the tower. Their cries slowly wained as they were all purified away.
was struck silent as his masterpiece was torn apart in front of his very eyes.
and Kagome watched the destruction from afar, as InuYasha and Miroku hid away in the trees for cover.
there was nothing left of the tower but a few smoldering rocks, Naraku stiffly turned towards the floating cat demon. His eyes seemed to pierce right through Kagome as he spoke.

"You will pay for this wench." He uttered the words in a low growl, yet they were clear as day to everyone listening.
emerged from the tree line, growling.

"You'll never touch her, you despicable cretin..."
simply brushed off InuYasha insults and turned away.

"Until next time, Kagome."
then turned and disappeared.
growled, then ran to Kagome and Kirara landed.

"Are you okay?" He asked worriedly, taking her in his arms once he was able to reach her.
nodded, then happily returned the embrace.

"I will never let him touch you, Kagome. Don't you worry." InuYasha muttered into her hair, holding her closer.
smiled happily and melted in InuYasha's embrace, as the rest of the group looked on, smiles on their own faces.