Of Dogs and Wolves

Ice Demon Allysandra: Here it is The long awaited chapter nine! Enjoy!

Ch. 9

It was a few weeks after Naraku had raped Inuyasha. The beautiful half-demon had healed nicely thanks to Sesshomaru and Kouga who showered him in love and affection at all times.

Miroku, Sango, Shippo, Kilala, Rin, Kaede, and Jaken also were there for him. Everyone was happy for the time being.

Except the traitor bitch Kagome.

Kagome was now tied with a long, thick rope that was secured to a sturdy stake whenever the group made camp. She was not allowed to speak or even look at Inuyasha. She was struck by one of the party members if she broke these rules.

It was a peaceful day as the group sat in a lovley clearing by a bubbling stream. Inuyasha sat in Sesshomaru's lap while his brother stroked his hair.

Kouga and Miroku sparred while Sango, Rin, Shippo, and Jaken prepared herbal medicine while Kilala cat-napped in a patch of sunlight. Kaede had returned to her village after making sure Inuyasha was safe and sound.

The clearing was right outside Old Totosi's fiery land. They had brought the Tetsuaiga to be strengthened further and repaired if need be. Also, Totosi had agreed to repair each of the party's weapons for the final battle fast approaching.

Kouga wiped the sweat from his brow and sat by his mates. Sesshomaru groweled at the Wolf who glared back.

There was no more hatred though. Kouga and Sesshomaru decided they did love each other but they were not in love as they were with Inuyasha.

They were merely...Hell froze over at the very idea...best friends now. No more ugly insults or drawn weapons except to spar for practice.

"I just can't wait to sink my claws into that bastard Naraku and kill him. Then, we can drop that damned bitch into that well and seal it so she can't come back and bother my poor Inuyasha." Kouga said as he leaned down and nuzzled said Hanyou.

Inuyasha replied, "I don't give a fuck what happens to Kagome. She can go into the forest and get eaten if she wants."

Sesshomaru scratched the adorable puppy ears. "We must be rid of her completely, darling one. She is a threat."

Inuyasha nodded and smiled. 'When Naraku is dead, everyday will be this good. As long as I have my mates.' Inuyasha thought dreamily. "I don't want today to end. Not now, not ever." Kouga gently pulled him away from Sesshomaru's lap and into his own.

"Soon, baby, we'll have nothing but perfect days like this forever." The party prayed his words were true.

(In Naraku's castle)

Naraku cursed and fumed as he watched the disgusting display of the damned half-breed and his love-sick Demons through Kanna's mirror. "I'll kill them. I'LL KILL THEM ALL!" he roared and hurled his sake cup at the white Demon girl.

Her mirror cracked when the cup shattered against it's reflective surface.

Kagura glared behind his back. She wanted to be free so badly from this vile creature! What though? What could she do? Her sister's quiet voice drifted into her mind and broke her train of thought.

"Perhaps Kagome could still prove useful?" Naraku snorted. "That bitch is worthless. I underestimated the strenght of these vermin."

Kagura's eyes widened a fraction. That was it! The key to her freedom and mabey Kanna's a well.

Mabey it was time for a change of heart. She touched the place where her heart should be and smiled behind Naraku's turned back.

'A change of heart,' she said to herself. Her eyes turned to the mirror and gazed at her and Kanna's last hope.

(The battlefield)

Kagome, still bound, led the party into Naraku's lifeless territory. Their weapons were at their best and their hopes and spirits were high. Night had fallen and the sky was a starless black void. Rin and Shippo were left with Kaede for their safety.

Inuyasha gazed across the barren field this last fight would take place. "So, this is it. It's victory...or death." Kouga placed an arm around him.

"We're all with you, honey. Naraku is going to pay once and for all." Sesshomaru's sharp nose picked up a familiar scent. "The wind witch," he snarled. Indeed, Kagura and Kanna stepped forward.

"Lower your weapons," Kagura said. Her voice was devoid of it's normal coldness now.

Sango gripped her Hirikotsu tighter. "What's your business with us, Kagura?" she spat. Kagura tsk-tsked.

"We have come to assist you." she replied. Miroku didn't buy it. "YOU? Help us? Why should we believe you after all the times you've tried to kill us?"

Kagura lowered her red eyes. "I know I have caused you nothing but trouble but..." She looked sadly at Kanna who stared with empty eyes ahead.

"I suppose you can't imaginge what it's like to be a prisoner. For Naraku to literally hold your heart in his hand and know that when you lose all purpose, he can crush it just like that." She snapped.

"I wish to repent even if it means my death. I only wish for Kanna's freedom if not my own." she finished.

Inuyasha saw deep in her eyes and in her voice that what she said was the absolute truth. "You want to assist us in killing Naraku and become...friends?" he asked. Kagura looked up. "Yes. Yes, very much so. Yes." Inuyasha nodded.

"Well then, we welcome you, Kagura and Kanna." His friends lowered their weapons and accepted the sisters as their own.

Thunder cracked and with it, the smell of miasma. Everyone turned and faced the evil Naraku and his army of demons across the field.

"I see I have been betrayed. No matter. It makes no difference to me if I kill my dear daughters along with these vile insects." His voice oozed hatred and sarcasm.

Inuyasha unleashed Tetsuaiga as more thunder boomed and rain fell in sheets. His golden eyes flashed. His friends followed suit. "This ends NOW, you bastard!!" Inuyasha roared.

The time had come. The place was decided. The final battle was here. It ended tonight.

Ice Demon Allysandra: One more chapter to go. I promise not to leave you hanging again. Stay tuned for the conclusion