InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpeced Allies Part III: Trial of the Century ❯ Kagome's Explosive Plans/Kenirous' True Intentions ( Chapter 9 )

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SF: Guess what? I found my disks! Isn't that great? Unfortunately, the last chapter on my disk was shorter than what I posted. Go figure huh? Anyway, here's the next chapter.

Chapter Nine:

Kagome's Explosive Plans/Kenirous' True Intentions

Kagome paced the clearing one last time. She and the others arrived at Kaede's village yesterday, and as soon as they were in the hut Kagome started to plan how to beat Naraku. They knew that he usually kept away from the battles unless it was something he really wanted. His army and his puppets normally did his dirty work for him. Keni'Chi suggested putting a perimeter around the village. That gave Kagome a killer of an idea.

"How about fire?" she exclaimed.

"Fire?" the others said. "That wouldn't be much help."

"It would if it were unexpected!"

She grabbed the map of the village Keni'Chi made and traced her finger around the outside. "If we put up gasoline cans around the village and blew them up as the youkai advanced, then we'd at least catch them by surprise, if not destroy a large part of the army!"

After a quick explanation on gasoline and what it would be used for, the group came up with a plan. Lady Mira would stay in a tree in the center of the village with flaming arrows. As the youkai approached, she'd shoot the gasoline targets, making sure not to catch the others in the crossfire. When she ran out of arrows, she'd use the sword Sesshoumaru first gave Kagome and help Shorin and Keni'Chi in battle. Kagome would stay inside the village shrine with her half of the Shikon no Tama and wait for the real Naraku. They knew that he'd never allow another to touch the jewel or her, so they set up another trap just for him.

Kagome paced the village, checking every bush and dirt-covered hole for the gasoline cans. She and her family shopped for a full 4 hours for the cans, and it took another 3 to arrange them in the right place. Lady Mira climbed the center tree and guided them, pointing to where she thought would be a good place for the traps. Kagome taught her how to use her lighter the next morning, after arguing with Sesshoumaru about her and her mother fighting the army and the hanyou. Kagome sighed as she placed the last scent covering spell on a can of gasoline outside the village gate. 'How do I get myself into these situations?'

The others agreed that the best thing for Kagome to do was spend some time with her family before the battle.

"After all, Kagome-chan," Mira said as she accompanied Kagome and the others to the well. "You never know what'll happen. This will free your mind, and be good for your soul."

Kagome left, returning to her own era, and arrived back in Feudal Japan before the sun rose the next day.

The day of the final battle.

*Kagome walked into the village silently, her finger absentmindedly stroking Tenseiga's hilt. It hummed under her touch. The Tetsusaiga and the Reioseiga hummed along with it. Kagome kneeled down, untied the swords and placed them side-by-side. The nearness of the swords changed their song; the soprano of the Reioseiga, the tenor of the Tetsusaiga and the baritone of the Tenseiga intertwining around one another into one soothing rhythm.

Hands rested on her shoulders.

Kagome turned and found transparent forms of Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru standing beside her, smiling down at her.

"You can do this, Kagome," the Sesshoumaru whispered, his deep voice swirling around her on the early morning air.

"Yeah, you stupid girl. We have faith in you, remember?" the Inuyasha said.

Kagome nodded her head.

"Good. I thought I was gonna have to pound some sense into you."

>Thunk!<

Kagome giggled softly as the Inuyasha rubbed his head.

"What was that for?"

The Sesshoumaru shook his head. "Stupid half breed. Do not worry, Kagome. We are with you."

They faded away, leaving Kagome alone as the morning sun rose over the horizon. She picked the swords up and sheathed them before standing and turning to enter Kaede's hut. The others stood in the doorway, watching her in awe.*

"Kagome-chan are you o.k?" Mira asked as she wiped a tear away from Kagome's cheek.

Kagome nodded. The morning sunlight shone in her hair, dancing in the dark strands as Kagome's face set into determination.

"Let's get ready. Naraku is not far."

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"Stop pacing, Sesshoumaru!" Inuyasha shouted across the hallway. "You're giving me a fucking headache!"

Sesshoumaru ignored him as Sango, Miroku and Shippou watched him. He moved from one end of the cell to the other swiftly, his face creased in thought.

'Where is that kitsune?' he wondered as he turned around. 'She should have freed us by now. I knew I should have told Kagome to send my armies.'

Shippou watched Sesshoumaru for a long time before the poor pup finally cracked. His eyes crossed and he fell from Miroku's shoulder to the ground with a thump. Sango reached down and picked him up, petting his fur.

"What is it, taiyoukai?" Sango asked as Sesshoumaru passed his cell door again.

"Kagome and I…fought last night," Sesshoumaru growled, sounding a lot like a husband who slept on a lumpy sofa all night long. "Why will that stubborn girl not see things my way?"

Inuyasha snickered. "I've said that for years. Don't tell me there's trouble in the bedroom?"

Sango and Miroku stifled a giggle when Sesshoumaru stopped in the hole he made in the floor from his pacing. He glared at them, then Inuyasha, effectively freezing their laughter in their throats.

"Kagome is in danger, halfbreed, and you want to waste time with your foolish comments?"

"What do you mean Kagome-okaasan's in danger?" Shippou squeaked.

"Naraku is coming for her today."

"TODAY?!!!!!!!!"

Sesshoumaru winced. "Yes, today. We have to find that kitsune and get the hell out of here. Now!"

"Such language for a taiyoukai, Sesshoumaru-sama," Kenirous taunted as he came into the prison. He smiled as he surveyed the little group.

"So you are connected to the miko somehow. I wonder if it has anything to do with the rosary around your neck. It looks expensive." Miroku and Sango stood ready as Kenirous tapped Sesshoumaru's cell door.

"One of two things will happen today. Either your miko kills Naraku, or Naraku kills your miko. Either way is fine with me, because if Naraku lives then he will help me take over the Council and if your miko lives then I get the Shikon no Tama. So either way I win." He called for the guards.

"Put the humans in a cell, put the kitsune brat in with Sesshoumaru, and the neoyoukai with the hanyou."

Miroku and Sango fought back, but eventually ended up in the last cell down the hall from Inuyasha. They were covered with cuts and bruises. Shippou cried on the other cot in Sesshoumaru's cell, whimpering for Kagome.

"Aww, poor little pup. Do you miss your mommy?" Kenirous cooed through the cell bars. "Do not worry, she will be with you soon. Then you all can die togeth-"

Sesshoumaru's fist passed the cell bars and connected with Kenirous' nose in seconds. Kenirous stumbled back, growling viciously.

"You will pay for that!" he hissed as he left. Shippou sniffed as Sesshoumaru sat beside him. He curled up into Sesshoumaru's tail, whispering before he slipped into sleep

"Who will help Kagome now?"

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SF: I know, I know, another short chapter. There is a reason for this. See, I'm going to update an extra chapter Friday, so this one had to be a tad short. Plus finals are coming up. Mine are the first week of Dec. Oh, and if you guys don't mind, please email my brother and wish him a happy birthday. It was this past weekend, and it didn't go so very well. His email is

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Be nice to the little gimp if you don't mind. The preview and the recommendations are at the bottom.

Chapter Ten: The Final Battle

Kagome hissed as he tried to break free of her grasp. "I said death was coming, Naraku. I do not lie."

RECOMMENDATION: Destined Souls, Part II: Namida no Ame by NoLabel

For one, don't be like me and read the second book before the first. Trust me, you'll do nothing but confuse yourself. Anyway, this starts after the first book, (duh!) with Kagome reflecting on Inuyasha's confession. She spies him doing something, figures out that all he did was lie, and tries to leave. Sorry about the short review. You guys know I can't write summaries. Anywhen, she's off to a good start, so help her out and review.