Dreams Come True:Sequel to Dream Confessions

Chapter 8: A Howl in Hell…

A/N: Sorry about the long wait everyone. Oh and there is a manga spoiler at the end of this chapter in the A/N section. Enjoy!

Sesshoumaru dodged to his left narrowly avoiding the mediou attack that Shishinki sent his way. He used his body as a battering ram hitting many of the fiends with his spiked bone armored shoulder, pushing them back and making room.

Inuyasha withered and let out a silent scream as the banshee made him not only relive all of the horrible events that have taken place in his life, but she made him feel ever ounce of agony he ever experience. Tears sting the young hanyou eyes but he refused to let them fall as his memories took hold of every fiber of his being. The physical and psychological wounds Kikyo, Sesshoumaru, Naraku and various other beings inflicted upon him begin to appear one at a time, causing Inuyasha incomprehensible torment. The Inu brothers were known for their high threshold for pain, but Inuyasha could only take so much.

The smell of Inuyashas’ blood and anguished filled tears assaulted the daiyoukai sensitive nose as he released another purifying attack. Sesshoumaru felt his tail and back become soaked with blood as wounds spontaneously appeared on Inuyashas’ body. Inuyashas’ made a gurgling sound as blood leaked from his mouth. His breath became labored as if he was struggling for air, drowning in his own blood. Sesshoumaru held Inuyasha tightly behind him as he battled with hells’ spawn making sure none of the creatures snuck up behind him and finished off Inuyasha. As the daiyoukai sliced and diced his way through the hordes of hell minions towards Shishinki he told Inuyasha sternly:

“You will not dishonor our sire or this Sesshoumarus’ by dying you miserable hanyou. You have the great Inu no Taishou blood running through your veins. Now live up to your heritage and fight for your existence…live!” Sesshoumaru spat the words as if the prospect of Inuyasha death left a foul taste in his mouth. Instead of pleading with Inuyasha to hold on to his life like most people would do in life and death situations; Sesshoumaru demanded he survived in his own callous way.

Shishinki chuckled and shook his head. He looked up at the Inu brothers with an evil glint in his black eyes and said:

“That is one command your baby brother will not be able to follow, all of his blood will be soon drained from his veins as will yours!” As he said the last part with a rough deep tone, he sent another mediou attack towards Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha.

Sesshoumaru dove downward to avoid the attack and swung his sword horizontally sending another wave of purifying energy towards what seem like thousands of ghouls heading towards them. However almost as soon as he destroy hundreds of them more seemed to take the place of their fallen comrades, acting as spirit shields for Shishinki.

Becoming rather frustrated with the pesky endless number of hell beasts and although he will not admit it out loud, concerned with his little brothers condition he thought:

‘This Sesshoumaru has to end this soon, Inuyasha life is in my hands and these insects will not take what has been entrusted to me…’ His father trusted him with his youngest son life. The dog general has fate in his elder son’s power and he was determined not to prove his father erroneous. He told his brother he would bring him back in one piece and that is exactly what he intended on doing.

After making his body spend do a 1080 (three 360 spins) and sending out three waves of purifying energy in a row, Sesshoumaru mused:

‘This Sesshoumaru has to find a way to send out the purifying attack ubiquitously at once…’ Then an idea hit him.

Sesshoumaru charged toward Shishinki with renewed vigor and with resolve in his voice he said:

“Your prediction is flawed vermin!”

“What makes you say that Inu?!” Shishinki said as he twirled his staff like weapon in over his head, then in front of him preparing for another chance to attack his opponent.

Sesshoumaru uncharacteristically grinned predatorily baring fangs as he said in a low yet arrogant tone:

“You have already lost.”

Shishinki roared in fury at the pompous Inu as he released another mediou attack. Sesshoumaru was only about ten feet away from him when Shishinki liberated the mediou projectile. Sesshoumaru had to admit that it was clever of Shishinki to wait until he got within close range before releasing his attack. It made it harder for him to dodge such a large attack while within close proximity of said attack. However, Sesshoumaru was a calculating creature with the same talent as his little brother. Although there fighting styles differ greatly, Sesshoumaru like Inuyasha was able to think quickly and efficiently during combat. That plus his immense training and battle experience gave him an advantage the older staff wielding youkai did not realize he had.

Remembering what occurred earlier when he grab the Tessaiga. Sesshoumaru used his natural speed to carry out his crafty counter assault. Sesshoumaru quickly place the Tensaiga horizontally in his mouth with his left hand while drawing the Tessaiga with his right. He drew the Tessaiga with one hand with the ease of an expert due to the fact that he had to train himself to do so with one arm. Ironically he owes this skill to Inuyasha because if Inuyasha had not removed his right arm, he would not have been able to perform such a feat so fluidly.

After he drew the Tessaiga he quickly transformed it and roared:

“MEDIOU ZANGETSUHA!!!”

Sesshoumaru released a much larger version of the mediou technique which collided with Shishinkis’ attack. The force of the collision created a strong gust of wind which blinded Shishinki for a few moments. When he was finally able to see again, he looked down and saw the shadow of something hovering above him. When he looked up he felt the horrible pain of Tensaiga cutting through half of his head. Sesshoumaru smirked as he dove downward towards the bastard surprising him. With his left hand he made a downward vertical stroke with the Tensaiga and took pleasure in the feeling of the blade cutting through Shiskinkis’ ghoul skull.

The bastard cried out in pain as he fell to his knees, the right side of his head completely destroyed. Sesshoumaru landed in front of him and used his right foot to kick him in what was left of his face, knocking Shishinki on his back and causing his staff like weapon to fall from his hands. The daiyoukai stalked over to were Shishinki weapon had landed. When he reached said weapon, he sheath the Tessaiga only to draw out the Bakusaiga. With one swipe of his explosive crushing fang, he destroyed the black crystal ball located on the top of the staff and freed the fragments of Kanna.

As soon as the fragments were liberated the Tensaiga started to glow a light bluish color, indicating that it should be put to use again. Last time when he tried to use it on Kagura it did not glow, however it saw the sacrifices Kagura had made and help her find her soul that was created from those good deeds. Sesshoumaru was not sure why it was glowing this time; maybe it was because the blade was in hell or perhaps the void child was in her own way pure. But what ever it was, he knew what the sword wanted. Knowing that the void child must have done something to redeem herself before she died, he drew the Tensaiga pointed it at the fragments and purified them. The fragment that was embedded in Inuyasha flew out of his open mouth as he gasped for air and join the other pieces that were now floating in front of them. Uniting the void child lost soul with what was left of her body formed the spirit of Kanna right before their very eyes. The former walking doll truly smiled for the first time in her life and death. Her black eyes glowed with content as she nodded her head toward Sesshoumaru, silently showing her gratitude. He merely returned the gesture as she disappeared like the rest of the sprits, free to be reincarnated.

The banshee that possessed Inuyasha body was forced out as a result of the broken crystal and the purified fragments. She tried to escape the daiyoukai wrath only to be sliced in half before she got a chance to fly away. After dispatching the banshee Inuyasha physical wounds healed immediately. Although Inuyasha wounds had healed, he lost a great amount of blood which soaked his clothing as well as his brothers. He tried to move a bit only to have Sesshoumaru tail tighten around him and to hear Sesshoumaru low baritone voice say:
“Be still.”

To weak to protest Inuyasha just stilled against his elder brother and fell back into a fitful sleep with his past memories still flashing in his mind. Once Inuyasha relaxed as much as possible against him, he turned his attention back towards Shishinki.

The crystal seems to have been a beacon for the hordes that continued to attack the Inu brothers. Now that the crystal has been shattered the large group of ghouls stopped increasing. Even though the hordes were closing in on himself and Inuyasha, they were moving with more caution as if they were fearful of the daiyoukai.

‘As they should be…’ Sesshoumaru thought as he closed in on his current prey.

“You lowly mangy Inu bastard.” Shishinki said with a voice full of pain and venom as he struggled to get up only to have Sesshoumaru stomp his foot painfully into his chest pressing his back down into the hot hard ground. Sesshoumaru only smirked at him as Shishinki fought feebly to gain his freedom.

“Correction worthless trash, this Sesshoumaru Lord Inu daiyoukai. Even now as you lay in your rightfully place, in the dirt below this Sesshoumaru boot, you still foolishly choose to remain insolent. No matter, now that this Sesshoumaru has removed half your head as he said he would, all of you insects will be exterminated.” Sesshoumaru said in a low deadly tone while he press his foot harder into his chest, causing him to cry out again in pain before he decrease the pressure on Shishinkis’ torso.

Before Shishinki had a chance to move; Sesshoumaru quickly bent over to hold Shishinki down by his shoulders. Then after glaring into black eyes with his cold piercing golden orbs, he begins to transform into his true self. With Inuyasha still unconscious and weak from the onslaught of attacks on his mind by the banshee, Sesshoumaru positioned him so Inuyasha would be on his back hidden within his fur when he changed forms. Sesshoumarus’ aura begins to create a strong wind that caused their hair to whip about them. The wind pushed the minions of hell back; all were pushed back because of fear and by the shear force of the daiyoukai power. Sesshoumaru eyes turned red as his pupils narrowed and turned blue. His strips became jagged and his fangs elongated. His claws extended as well piercing Shishinki shoulders causing him to cry out in pain once more as he fought to get free. Sesshoumaru face elongated as his bones shifted and silver and white fur begin to sprout from his body. His muscles bulged and his skin stretched as he grew in size.

Soon only one of his front paws was pressed down on Shishinki body crushing him with his immense weight and strength. Now that he was at his zenith of power and all three of the swords were within his body he could carry out his plan. He never tried anything like this in his true form, however he was determine to make it work. Reaching out with his minds eye he was able to visualize the Tensaiga. Using his power as master over the said blade, he concentrated on tapping into its purifying power in his true form. Closing his eyes he willed his attack to reach only the ghost and sprits that wish to do anyone under his protection harm. All except Shishinki, Naraku and Kagura because he wanted Shishinki to see who he was fucking with before he was eliminated. He refused to destroy Naraku while Kagura was possessed by him; she could be wiped out of existence as well if he purified the spider now.

Just when the hordes of specters decided to be reckless and rush him all at once, he opened his now bright white eyes with blue lighting moving vertically through them. Sesshoumaru chest rumbled and he let out a long powerful howl. His howl similar to the banshee screams sent waves of purifying energy towards his enemies. Unlike the banshees screams his howl reached long distances, instantly purifying all of his enemies to nothing. He made sure he gave Shishinki one last death glare with his lighting eyes before he focused his attack on Shishinki and howled again. Shishinki looked at the daiyoukai in awe and fear when he gazed back into the daiyoukai fearsome eyes. Shishinki screamed a blood curdling scream one last time before he was disintegrated into nothing.

Then right before his eyes the Master of the true Hell appeared a few feet from were Sesshoumaru was standing. The ‘Master’ stood in the same spot where Shishinki weapon had been destroyed. Sesshoumaru concluded that the ‘Master’ must was held prisoner against his will inside of Shishinki weapon. When Shishinki was destroyed the ‘Master’ was released. Naraku must have managed to hide that Information away from Kagura or else she would have mentioned it. Sesshoumaru silently noted that the bastards hand and wrist had grown back. The same appendage Sesshoumaru removed three year ago when the corpse smelling asshole tried to steal his Rin. Sesshoumaru knew it would take more than a howl to take down the Master of Hell. So he prepared his body to channel the purifying power of his Tensaiga into his fangs and claws. Before Sesshoumaru got a chance to pounce on his new prey, the ‘Master’ looked at him with a blank expression and vanished, presumably to his own domain of hell. Sesshoumaru snarled in anger but decided to let the ‘Master’ be in favor of his ultimate prey, Naraku.

Soon after the disappearance of the ‘Master’, the dimension that was Naraku begins to tremble and shake as if an earthquake was taking place. The ground begins to crumble under their feet and the volcanic mountains begin to erupt shooting molten hot lava all over the place.

Sesshoumaru transformed back to his humanoid form unwrapping Inuyasha who was hidden the thick fur that was his tail. He maneuvered his tail so Inuyasha was facing him. Inuyasha was still limp in his tails’ grasp.

Sesshoumaru seemed to not be paying attention to his surroundings as he scowled at Inuyasha in annoyance. Sesshoumaru looked at his little brother as if it was his fault he was in such a weaken state. However in the back of his mind he blamed himself. Bring Inuyasha closer to his face Sesshoumaru said in a low dangerous tone:

“Lazy hanyou, wake up.” Sesshoumaru glowered at him as if he was daring Inuyasha to disobey him and slip into permanent darkness.

When Inuyasha only groaned Sesshoumaru punched him in the face causing him to wake up with a start.

Inuyasha frowned and automatically shot out his right fist clocking Sesshoumaru in the jaw.
Then he opened his eyes to look into pissed off golden ones and saw the small bruise forming on the daiyoukai cheek. Instead of complaining about being woken up so rudely he said:

“Ha I finally hit ya like a said I would ya bastard.” He said halfheartedly with a weaken voice.

“Sesshoumaru frowned and snarled:

“Indeed, and you shall pay for it when we return to the land of the living.”

“Yeah, yeah whatever…” Inuyasha trailed of weakly in a distant voice. He was too busy looking at his surrounding to pay Sesshoumaru threats any heed. The good news was Sesshoumaru and the chaotic surroundings distracted him from his negative thoughts. The bad news was the surroundings! They were in some serious shit and they needed to get out of their pronto!!! Then Inuyasha said in a shocked and dragging voice:

“The hell happened here and to all the bastards.” He looked back at Sesshoumaru with exhausted eyes waiting for an answer. With an indifferent look on his face Sesshoumaru responded:

“This Sesshoumaru happened.” He said this in a matter of fact tone. Not being one for gratitude Inuyasha said:

“Uh, I guess I owe ya one huh?” Knowing this was the closest ‘thank you’ he was going to get out of his little brother he simply said:

“No you do not and you know why.” Inuyasha looked thoughtful for a minute and he said:

“Yeah I know ya promised the old man that you would watch my back.” With said Inuyasha started to drift off, that is until Sesshoumaru punched him again.

“Alright I am up ya asshole.” Inuyasha mumbled. Sesshoumaru scowled and silently handed Inuyasha his Tessaiga. As soon as Inuyasha placed his fang in his sheath, Sesshoumaru gripped him tightly with his tail and took off into the air just when the ground was about to split below his feet.

“Ah Fuck.” Inuyasha grumbled because he was too tired to scream. Hopefully he will regain some of his energy back by the time they reached Naraku. He could not let his elder brother have all of the fun. What would be more enjoyable then helping Sesshoumaru thrash Naraku ass again. With that last bit of profanity said, the Inu brothers were nothing but red and white blurs as they flew through the dimension that was coming apart at the seams. Soon Naraku himself will be coming a part at the seams by their blades if the Inu brothers had anything to say about it…

A/N: Hello everyone, if you have not read the manga, the one good deed Kanna did that I am referring to is when she told Kagome that the ‘light will destroy Naraku’. She was giving the Inu gang a clue as to how to beat Naraku. This was right before she died. Anyway I hope you like it please review.