I am the Moon

A/n: I do not own Inuyasha, Rumikio Takahashi does.

Tianjin and Racing Time

It took three days to reach Tianjin. Sheng vacillated between petulance and good humor. I had come to the conclusion that he had been spoiled as a pup. The more I learned of Tekeshi and his opulent court the more I knew why he left Japan. The former lord had been affectionate and over indulgent; he was not a typical youki lord. I wanted for nothing but I knew that I may end up ruling one day. I was regent in his absence and that meant that I had to be strong and infallible. I alternated between utter ecstasy and complete exasperation with Sheng. I had the luxury of separation of thoughts with Katashi and that was a relief.
I arrived with little fanfare and kept my aura masked. Sheng separated from me as we entered the army's camp; it was easier to deal with his constant spiritual presence when we were not too near each other. I felt the eyes of everyone and I nodded. I made my way to the commander's tent and slipped in. There stood Yuudai, Ichigawa, and Katashi conferring over strategy.
“I believe my presence is overdue.” I said.
All three males looked up in surprise at my voice. My yoki had strengthened exponentially and the ability to mask my presence as well. Katashi's mouth almost dropped open in surprise.
“The palace in He Gang has done wonders for my health Lord Katashi. I am here to finish what I started.” I said smirking.
“Leave us.” Katashi commanded Yuudai and Ichigawa.
Yuudai and Ichigawa bowed and left the tent. He looked at me with his green eyes smoldering. He closed the distance between us and crashed his lips against mine. It was a desperate kiss born from separation and fear. I pulled away after a couple of minutes and smiled gently up at him.
“What are you doing here?” he asked.
“I am well. I am more than well in fact.”
“How so?” he lifted his brow.
“Sheng and I have been able to combine our mental abilities and surprising results have occurred.” I said modifying the truth.
“How?” he asked curious.
“That night in Shenyang when he spoke to me through telepathy, some sort of bond was formed.” I said carefully.
“Explain.” He said getting anxious.
“Katashi, it is a mental bond. My mother is an Uppyr youki and I suspect Sheng has a blood relative that is one as well. They are well known in Russia; the point is that most of their power involves spiritual power. I have never tapped into it as my mother tried to teach me. It was by accident that Sheng and I both tapped into it. The point is both him and I have increased the abilities of our yoki.” I stated to him.
He looked at me pondering what I said and nodded.
“What kind of increase in power?” he asked.
“I have released the power of my fang. Your dojo in He Gang did not fare well.” I said raising a brow.
He actually broke into grin and looked me up and down.
“You are acquiring your taiyouki abilities.” He said proudly.
“Hai. I fully intend to take advantage of it and destroy Jing once and for all.” I said vehemently.
“I am glad you are here but I must confess I would prefer you safely away from battle.” He stated in a serious tone.
“You cannot and will not ask that of me. I have given up too much to be here now!” I said implying much.
“Hai, that is the reason I do not want you here!” he said frustrated.
“The pup is gone. I cannot change that but I will make them pay for what they did. You also need to clean house at your Summer Palace. You were betrayed by someone at that court. That is the only way Jing would have known to strike me.” I said in a dangerously low tone.
“I hate your matter of fact attitude. You state things when there are other factors in play.” He said angry.
“What factors Katashi? It is fact that I was pupped, it is fact that you and I are mates, and it is fact we have strong feelings for each other. It is fact that I was struck to deal your lands a decisive blow. If you allow them to use what happened outside of Fuxin then that strategy worked. They are doing exactly what I said they would do before we left Japan. I will not be kept in the wings. I am warrior Katashi, not a consort. I am a leader and my place is to lead.” I stated impassioned.
“Asuna, I do not wish to lose you.” He said challenging me.
“You cannot protect me, do you not see that? If we are to have a future then we must change the present.” I said stoically.
He looked at me hard. My attitude was going against his natural instincts, but I did not care. I knew that Jing could gather more arms and allies and strike us harder.
“You can be so cold.” He said in complete frustration.
“I am being logical.” I snapped.
“I am not going to win this argument I see.” He replied.
“No you are not.” I said simply.
“Fine. I will move on. We have them blockaded at the Hai He River and the Bohai Gulf. There have been skirmishes along the city walls. There is an immense barrier surrounding the city though.” He sighed.
“Jing.” I growled.
“Hai. I do not know of anymore youki that would have that much power.” He stated.
“Why would she be in a city full of ningen?” I wondered aloud.
“Perfect cover for a shape shifter.” He replied.
“Hai it is. I am going to send for my aunt. She is a powerful miko; she was the Shikon Maiden a century ago.” I stated.
“How quickly could she be here?”
“Two weeks minimum. They are in Edo and it takes a full week to travel to get to the West at normal speeds. If Uncle Yasha were to come then he may cut it down a few days.” I said thinking aloud.
“The infamous Inuyasha.” Katashi stated intrigued.
“Hai. He would be useful also. The Tetsaiga is a powerful weapon.” I stated.
I sat down at the desk and motioned for quill and paper. I quickly wrote out a letter to my aunt and uncle requesting their aid. I called for a runner and had the message sent. I prayed to the Kamis that my Dakkasou had injured Jing enough that we had time to get my relatives here. I did not want to murder innocent ningen in the process of stopping a great evil. He stood behind me and put a hand on my shoulder. I laid my cheek against it and sighed. I stiffened when I felt Sheng coming to the tent.
“Your advisor is here. I am going to visit my men and see to their morale. You and Sheng have much to discuss.” I said standing.
“Stay.” He said quietly.
“I will stay.” I said.
Sheng came into the tent and bowed before Katashi.
“My friend.” Katashi greeted him.
“Hai my Lord.” Sheng said in greeting.
“You took good care of my mate.” He said in good humor.
“She took care of herself Katashi. She is quite resilient.” Sheng said emotionless.
“Hai she is. Did you commission the repair of the dojo?” Katashi asked with amusement.
“Hai. It will be repaired before your return. The power of your fang is very impressive my Lady.” Sheng said.
I was growing more and more irritated with Sheng by the moment and wanted to box his ears for acting like donkey.
“Hai it is and I still want to thank you for that.” I said arching my brow.
I felt Sheng's ire and I wanted to smile. He had been in his spoilt pup mode for awhile.
“Well it is no matter now. The fact that you are accessing your taiyouki abilities is fortunate.” Katashi said.
I continued to look at Sheng for a moment then I turned my eyes to Katashi.
“Hai it is. I am going to hunt. I have not fed since we left He Gang.” I said rising.
Katashi looked at me with a mixture of irritation and love. Sheng was feeling a tumult of emotion and I had to compose myself.
“Do you wish to be accompanied?” Katashi asked.
“No. I will not venture far. I do not want a repeat of Zhuanghe.” I said firmly.
“Alright then. I will see you soon.” Katashi said.
I nodded to him and left the tent. I went into the woods and transformed. I was hungry and had decided on a boar that I caught the scent of. I padded through the underbrush with little sound and great speed. I came upon the wild pig in a clearing of the forest. It was large with fairly long tusks, it had coarse brown fur. It was heavily muscled and dangerous. I narrowed my crimson eyes and crouched lower to the ground. I sprang forward and the beast took off. I loved it when they gave chase; it got my beast in a wonderful frenzy. The wild pig turned abruptly to try and stand its ground. My lip was curled and I was growling loudly. It made a threatening oink and charged me. I swiped the beast with my clawed paw and gouged its side. It shrieked in pain and I went for its throat. It tried to dodge me but I delivered the killing blow. I had wrapped my jaws around its throat and broke the boar's neck.
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The siege continued while we waited for an answer in the form a letter or my aunt and uncle. The only thing about a siege is that it could last days or years. I truly had no wish to make it last that long; if necessary I would go in and find Bai Gu Jing myself and finish her off. The woods that surrounded the encampment had seen much damage from my fang and its power. Katashi seemed impressed and I was honored that he thought so.
In the sixth week of the siege I received my answer to the letter in the form of Kagome and Inuyasha. I felt their presence before I saw them. I took off in a run in their direction and met my Uncle.
“Oi wench!” he called to me.
“Uncle Yasha! I am honored that you and Aunt Kagome would aid me in this venture.” I said bowing to him.
“Suna, stop that! I am not my stick in the ass brother!” he replied uncomfortable.
“Hello niece.” My aunt called to me.
“Aunt Kagome.” I said going to her and hugging her.
“Keh. So where's this big bad ass demon?” Inuyasha asked flexing his claws.
“Uncle Yasha, first I would like you to meet Lord Katashi and the generals.” I said amused.
“Have you gotten less icy?” he asked cocking his head to the side.
His koinu ears were twitching and I turned my head to see Katashi and Sheng coming closer.
“Uncle Yasha that is Lord Katashi and his adopted brother and advisor Sheng.” I said quietly.
“So?” he said in his typical fashion.
Kagome jabbed him in the ribs and he looked indignant.
“Don't make me say it.” She threatened.
He cringed and his ears were pinned to his head. I felt Katashi and Sheng right behind me. I turned and bowed to him.
“Lord Katashi and Sheng, these are my Uncle Inuyasha and his mate my Aunt Kagome; the Shikon Miko.” I said with a ghost of a smile.
Katashi bowed to my uncle and aunt and Sheng did the same. Sheng looked at me and I nodded. He felt my happiness at seeing my family. Kagome watched but said nothing.
“So are you an asshole like my brother?” my uncle asked.
“Inuyasha!” Kagome admonished him.
“I have met Lord Sesshomaru and I swear to the Kamis I am not one bit like him.” Katashi roared with laughter.
Inuyasha crossed his arms and looked quite smug. I glared daggers at him and he just returned the stare.
“Alright then let's get down to business. Where's Yuudai and the other General?” Inuyasha asked.
“This way Lord Inuyasha.” Katashi said.
“I ain't no lord.” He muttered.
“Technically you are but what shall I refer to you as?” Katashi asked non-plussed.
“My name.” he answered.
Katashi leaned down and whispered in my ear.
“I like him.”
I nodded to my mate and he and Uncle Yasha went ahead. Sheng walked behind me and my aunt.
“What's going on? She asked intrigued.
“A lot has happened Aunt.” I said.
“Care to explain?” she pressed me.
“Come this way Kagome. I have my own tent.” I said motioning to the left.
Sheng looked at me with a brow raised and I growled low in my throat. He smirked then followed Katashi and Inuyasha. Kagome looked puzzled but followed me. I entered my tent and I sat upon a silk pillow. Kagome followed suit.
“That was the inu you were looking for wasn't he?” she asked.
“Hai. That he is. I mated him.” I stated bluntly.
“Honey, I figured as much. You were acting like your uncle on that one.” She remarked with a small grin.
“Hai, I was being reckless. My beast decided that I needed a mate and chose him. I followed suit. I went to Kouga's dens and we fought there. Kouga kicked me out and Katashi followed me back to the West. Well things went from there and now I am here.” I said sighing.
“Sweetie he seems perfect for you.” She said openly smiling.
“Hai he is. We fight all the time Aunt. Then there is Sheng.” I said quietly.
“I got that impression.” She said in whisper.
“What I tell you stays between us?” I asked staring at her.
“Hai! Inuyasha doesn't know everything. If he did Akemi would have never left the house.” Kagome said in a conspiring tone.
I laughed at the idea of my uncle chasing after my cousin.
“You seem more at ease. You have always been so formal honey.” She remarked.
“I suppose I am. Katashi has brought that out in me. I have a complicated relationship with Sheng though.” I said in a tired tone.
“Go ahead. What you say to me is for my ears alone.” She said taking my clawed hand.
“Oh Sheng already knows I am fixing to tell you.” I said casually.
“How?” she asked astonished.
“The powers I inherited from my mother have manifested themselves.” I said.
“Asuna how?” she asked confused.
“Sheng is a telepath also. We were bound somehow and I reinforced it physically.” I said quietly.
“Uh ok. You are bound to those two inu and you did this why?” Kagome asked shocked.
“Following my instincts.” I said sheepishly.
“Well those damn inu instincts. Well dear your mother is better able to help you understand than I. I do promise that I will keep my mouth shut.” She said acceptingly.
“I have made a mess of my personal life I realize but the bond with Sheng has enabled me to release my fang's power.” I said cautiously.
“That is a good thing then; but seriously honey listen to this lowly ningen miko. There is a reason for everything. There was a reason I was brought back to the past and that was Inuyasha, the Shikon no Tama, and to defeat Naraku. Falling in love and having a family was the bonus. You bear the markings of a taiyouki and therefore more pressure has been brought to bear on you but at the end of the day you are still an onna. You are a great inu-youki no doubt but remember that you are female. That means you can do anything those men can but you do it with an onna's heart. She said.
I listened with great interest; my Aunt was a great onna and miko. She and my mother were great friends and therefore I knew that her advice was something my mother would say.
“Again Aunt Kagome you speak with great compassion and I would be a fool not to listen to you. I have never thought you were a lowly ningen, you are one of the greatest people I have ever met.” I said gratefully.
“I love dear. Your father has raised you like himself and that makes it harder for the rest of the world to see you as we do.” She said with a small smile.
“I know. Father has prepared me for ruling; don't you see?” I said rubbing my temples.
“Hai, I see that and he has done an admirable job of it. You are just barely grown, you can and will make mistakes.” She said comforting me.
“I was pupped.” I blurted out.
“What happened?” she asked concerned.
“I was attacked by the youki that I asked you here about. She is a shape shifter. She impaled me over six weeks ago.” I said looking down.
“Asuna that was not your fault!” she cried.
“Yes it was. I have the training and knowledge that Katashi's enemies would come after those that he cared for. I told him such and yet I allowed myself to be pupped.” I said quietly.
“You cannot blame yourself for what another did. Can you still have more pups?” she asked concerned.
“I had not thought on it. I mean I have healed; surely I can have more.” I stated.
“I will have to ask your father's healer, he will know.” She said reassuringly.
I closed my eyes for a moment and repressed the savage pain that stirred in my gut. I felt Sheng trying to sooth me and I was grateful.
“The youki has holed herself up in the ningen city of Tianjin. The barrier is powerful and I thought that between you and Uncle Yasha's Red Tetsaiga; we could break through. I do not want to murder innocent ningen. We are sending a message to the Ming and Mongols that He Gang will not be taken.” I said changing the subject.
“Hai I am sure we can do it. When do you want us to attempt it?” she asked.
“On the morrow.” I replied.
“Hai. Shall we join the men?” she said standing.
“Hai.” I said joining her.
“You love them both?” she asked all of sudden.
“Hai.” I said looking down.
“Honey it will work out.” She said putting a hand on my shoulder.
“It is no more of a situation than my own parents.” I said.
“Hai that is true. I cannot believe how much Augusta hated Sesshomaru when she first made his acquaintance.” She said remembering.
“I know but Naraku was trying to use my mother's power against all of you.” I said.
“Hai that he was. Now I know your mother and father love each other fiercely.” She replied.
“Too much at times.” I said rolling my eyes.
We made our way to the command tent and entered. Katashi was at the desk and showing Inuyasha the area and the strategy. I heard an occasional `Keh' and Katashi laughing. Sheng was standing near the desk and I nodded to him gratefully. He nodded back and I felt a calm come over me.
“Uncle Yasha did you stop at the Western Palace before you left Niigata?” I asked.
“Hai. Your father is concerned.” He said leveling me a stare.
“I do not want him rushing here Uncle Yasha,” I said in annoyance.
“Like I can control what Lord Icicle does.” He said.
Katashi snorted at the name that Inuyasha used to refer to my father and I glared at him. He looked amused and I could tell that he and Inuyasha were going to be friends. I crossed my arms across my chest and glared at the men.
“You could try a little harder Uncle Yasha. He is your brother and my father.” I said seriously.
“I will try as hard as he does, alright? I ain't gonna do nothing more.” He said growling.
I rolled my eyes at the continued drama of the two Taisho brothers. My own siblings did not fight like this and honestly it was annoying coming from my own sire and uncle.
“Alright we have decided to hit them with all we got tonight after moonrise.” Inuyasha said.
“So soon? I realize it is an element of surprise but do you think Jing even has any idea?” I asked.
“I think your poison probably injured her badly. Remember I have had a taste of the Dakkasou.” Katashi said smirking.
“As I have had a taste of your blue fire my Lord.” I said smirking back.
“Seriously what the hell is up with you two?” Inuyasha asked annoyed.
“Uncle, Lord Katashi and I are mated. I have been masking the scent.” I said.
“Oi, your old man know?” he asked.
Katashi burst out laughing and I raised an eyebrow in a perfect imitation of him. Sheng actually broke into a smile and Kagome about buried her head in embarrassment.
“Hai.” I said quietly.
Katashi looked at me at the unexpected information and he raised an eyebrow in question. I continued to look at my Uncle in irritation.
“So he knows huh. I am surprised he didn't gut you for touching his heir.” Inuyasha said to Katashi.
“It would not have been wise on his part. Lord Sesshomaru does everything with strategy.” Katashi said.
I was getting highly agitated with the conversation and Kagome see it and Sheng could feel it and tried to calm me.
“So you pupped her?” My Uncle asked.
“Inuyasha!!” Kagome yelled.
Katashi actually looked sheepish at the turn in conversation and I started shaking in anger and something else I could not quite explain. I knew Sheng wanted to hold me and I wished the same but he refrained.
“Uncle Inuyasha, I know you mean well but I wish for a change in conversation and back to Jing.” I said keeping my temper.
“What happened Asuna?” he asked me directly.
My uncle was hanyou but he was not stupid. He was asking for the information because he cared. I lifted my head and stared at him; my pain was bared in them and he shook his head.
“Suna. I am sorry.” He said.
“So you know my shame. Can we not get back on topic?” I said.
“Hai.” He said.
“I wish to be alone. I am going to find the spring. I will return shortly.” I said before anyone could say anything.
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“Inuyasha how could you!” Kagome yelled at her mate.
“Gome come on, I could tell she was hurting.” He said.
“I would have told you, you dolt. You know she talks to me. Did you have to bring it up in front of them?” she said irate.
“Keh whatever wench. I could scent the sadness on her. She was masking everything else.” He snapped.
“I hate to interrupt, would you two care to be alone?” Katashi asked.
“Naw this is normal. I am direct and my mate hates it.” Inuyasha said shrugging his shoulders.
“Sheng could you follow Lady Asuna at a discreet distance and see no harm comes to her?” Katashi asked quietly.
“Hai.” Sheng said leaving quickly.
Katashi looked at the Miko Kagome and Inuyasha and sat back and watched them. Asuna was like her uncle in temper and nothing else. He wanted to go to her but he knew now to let her calm down. He was still angered about the loss of his pup but he was taking the queues from his mate on how to react. He just realized that she was more upset about it then he originally thought. He knew Sheng would watch over as he needed to end this siege and go home, he hated war.
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I was gouging trees in my anger and pain. I wanted revenge so bad I could scream. My uncle was observant at times and it was incredibly irritating. I clenched my hands into fists and gouged my palms with my claws. I knew Sheng was not far behind me and I stood still for him to catch up. He came up behind me and put his hands on my shoulders.
-I am sorry. - He thought to me.
-I wish that losing my pup would not feel so. I cannot control the anger. - I sighed in my head.
“Time will heal that Asuna.” He said quietly.
He pressed his lips to my neck and I sighed in contentment.
“We are going to have to find away to shield at least some.” I pointed out.
“Hai, I agree. Your thoughts are distracting me as mine are to you.” He replied.
“I know why you have been avoiding me but I do not completely understand your anger.” I said.
“I am not completely sure myself Koi. I am angry at myself for touching you when I swore to myself I would not. I love you and I should not. I am angry at myself for forcing this situation. Take your pick.” He sighed.
“I told you in He Gang that I do not feel regret. It has happened and we must deal with it. I cannot feel your regret and anger right now when we need to be concentrating on getting Jing.” I said urgently.
“I understand Koi but I cannot help how I feel.” He said brushing his lips against my neck.
“Then can you learn to rein them in? I can help you with that but you will have to meditate.” I said shuddering from the physical contact.
“I will stop.” He said backing away from me.
“I am not rejecting you.” I said.
“I know that Asuna. We both know physical proximity will likely cause us to rut.” He said seriously.
I sighed and knew he was right. I started back in the direction of the hot spring.
“Are you going to watch me bathe?” I asked.
“Maybe not directly but you know Katashi asked me to keep an eye on you.” He said in an even tone.
“Hai as if I am a helpless little bitch.” I said annoyed.
“No, because he loves you and are a highly desirable target.” He remarked.
“Hai.” I said.
“Keep your back to me for modesty's sake.” I said trembling a little.
“I understand the need to keep up pretenses Koi.” He said.
“Ah but I know you know that and I also know what we would like to do.” I said lightly.
I slowly undid my haori and hakamas and slipped into the hot water. I sighed with pleasure at the heat and for a moment my worries melted away.
“We are going to have to learn to shield or something.” He muttered.
“Hai.” I breathed.
I felt his own worry and lust but did not worry on it for the moment. I scrubbed my hair with the water and made sure I was clean. I pulled myself out of the spring and dressed in the same clothes. I had not brought drying linen, so the silk clung to me. I would change when I got back to camp. I put up a hand in warning to Sheng and he growled in annoyance. I shook my head no at what he was thinking and I started walking back to camp. He followed at a discreet distance and I went to my tent and changed.
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Inuyasha, Kagome, Katashi, Sheng, and I were moving toward the barrier with stealth. We had Yuudai and Ichigawa leading a frontal assault on the main gates of the city. We heard the warriors attempting to break through the barrier and that was our go ahead to start our own spiritual assault on the shield. Inuyasha raised Tetsaiga and yelled, it glowed red and produced the Windscar. Kagome released an arrow, and Katashi and I both released our own yoki through our fangs. The amount of yoki and spiritual energy was almost too much. The barrier seemed to strengthen then collapsed altogether. There was an explosion and we were all thrown back. I jumped to my feet and took off toward the city with all speed.
“Damn her!” I heard Katashi mutter.
Kagome and Sheng stayed behind and I could feel my mate's and Uncle's auras. They were right behind me. I was seeking out Jing's aura and I felt it weakly. She was in the center of the city but she was on the move. We had surmised correctly when we guessed that she was here. I stop and changed to my true form. There was the great wind and red pulse of energy that always accompanied my change. My uncle came to a dead stop as did Katashi. I looked down at them with my red eyes and I jerked my head north. Katashi nodded.
“Show off.” Inuyasha muttered.
“Inuyasha come. She wants us to ride her back and keep our fangs available.” Katashi said.
“You got all that from a look?” My uncle said sarcastically.
“Hai friend. I know your niece, my mate.” He said.
I growled in annoyance and then both of them jumped to my back. I took off in a sprint and I heard Inuyasha yell. I barked and he looked at me.
“Don't talk to me like that young lady.” He yelled down to me.
I curled my lip and growled fiercely.
“Down girl!” Inuyasha yelled.
I leaned my head back and snapped my jaws and leveled him a stare. We were almost to Jing and my Dakkasou was starting to come to the surface in my claws and saliva.
“Damn Katashi she means business.” Inuyasha said.
“Hai. Jing is the one that killed the pup.” Katashi said quietly.
“Damn. I am sorry.” Inuyasha said.
I stopped and started growling so fiercely that my poisoned saliva was dripping from my mouth. Katashi and Inuyasha barely missed getting splashed with it.
“Watch it!” My uncle said up to me.
I looked down at him and snarled terribly. I wanted him to shut up and figured out why my father would get so annoyed with him. I stayed in my true form and tensed up. I felt Jing coming. I saw her mist and with my head and knocked Katashi and Inuyasha back. I surged forward and barely missed her. She reformed and I saw a terrible scar on her face and I smirked. Katashi stood up and helped Inuyasha up. Both males had their fangs drawn and Jing smirked.
“What a pretty little inu.” She said as her transformed and slashed my forepaw.
I snapped my fangs at her and some poison was dripped on her. It burned and she screamed. I transformed and withdrew my own blade.
“You!” she screamed and came at me.
I managed to stab her left shoulder and Katashi tried to land a hit and she disappeared into her mist and reappeared behind Inuyasha. He whirled on her and barely missed an extension of her body. It looked like an elongated hand that was skeletal but tipped in lethal claws. Katashi brought down his fang and managed to cut off one of the “fingers”.
She raged and she exploded and there was a stinging sensation on all of our skin. All three of us had small cuts and she reassembled. She grabbed me by my hair and brought a blade across my neck. It cut but not deeply. I took my fang with both of my hands around the hilt and shoved it backwards into her body. I channeled my yoki through it and she screamed and pulled away from me. She was panting and Katashi and Inuyasha came up behind me ready to strike again.
“Well then…little inu bitch, I am going to race you home. Whoever gets there first wins!” she said laughing in her little girl voice.
“What in the seven hells do you mean?” I said coming forward.
“Is mommy and daddy home? I shall send them the way of your baby.” She said and her face became hideous; that of a dead thing.
My eyes widened and she disappeared into her mist. I heard her laughing and realized that we had to return to Japan and very quickly.
“The Western Lands are in danger.” I said barely above a whisper.
“Hai. We have driven out of here but we must hurry.” Katashi said.
“Oi, like we should have left already.” Inuyasha piped up.
“Take me hands.” I commanded the two males.
I transformed into my energy sphere and took Inuyasha and Katashi with me. I transported us back to the camp and to make preparations to head back across the Sea of Japan.