A Kludge of One Shots by tenchi no mai

A Fusion of Power

This was written in response to Priestess Skye's weekly challenge.

Theme:  Power

Due:  December 06, 2009

Required Word Count:  Minimum 700

Actual Word Count:  1,492 (Story Only)

Universe: Alternate Universe – Modern Day

Rating:  M

Warnings:  Language, Violence

Disclaimer: The characters of InuYasha are not mine, they are the property of Rumiko Takahashi, Shogakukan, Yomiuri TV, Sunrise, and Viz Media.   Only the plot to this story and my original characters, Shun and Hayato, are my intellectual property.  I do not make any money from the writing of this story. 

‘Italics’ = thoughts

This is a direct continuation of Chapter 20 'Facing The Consequences'

A Fusion of Power

Before she realized what was happening, Kagome found herself in the hallway, sobbing in Shun’s arms.  She had been sure Inuyasha was close enough to grab or slash at her.  This had brought back the entire attack from where she had tried to bury the horrible memories.  

She turned to Sesshoumaru as he skidded to a halt in front of them.  “I’m so sorry Sesshoumaru, I should have listened to you when you said he wasn’t stable enough to visit yet.”  Kagome wrapped her arms around his waist, tears slowly running down her cheeks and wetting his shirt front.  

“Hn.”  Sesshoumaru wrapped her tightly in his arms before prying her off his chest to hold at arms length and check for injuries.  “Are you alright?”  Not smelling any blood or seeing any wounds, he once again enfolded her in his arms. 

Turning his attention to the window, he narrowed his eyes as he watched the doctor, Hayato, and two guards thrash about on the floor with the hanyou.  The doctor and one guard had been wounded; they were almost useless.  Hayato was currently sitting on Inuyasha’s back, attempting to inject him with a sedative while the other guard struggled to restrain him.  At this point, in his opinion, they would have had an easier time if they utilized a tranquilizer gun. 

Kagome wiped her eyes with the back of her hands as she calmed down.  Looking towards Shun, she asked, “Where is Hayato?”  Guards, orderlies, and several doctors were running in their direction, having been alerted by the noise.  

“He is still with Inuyasha and the others.”  Sesshoumaru was acutely aware of the rising tide of Hayato’s jyaki as he tried to subdue the hanyou.  He was hoping to keep Kagome from witnessing the debacle taking place; holding her firmly to his chest with her head turned away.

After watching for another minute, he realized that they were going to need all the help they could get to restrain Inuyasha.  He looked absolutely feral; his eyes were completely red.  With the jagged stripes now showing on his cheeks, he was quickly losing himself to his youkai.  

Shoving Kagome towards Shun, he yelled, “Keep her out of the way!”  Ripping open the door, and unfurling his jyaki he joined in the battle.  

“Sesshoumaru, don’t kill him!”  Kagome screamed as Shun grabbed her around the waist, lifting her to his chest.   Quickly striding some distance away, he anxiously waited to see what could be done. 

Several of the guards helped the injured doctor and guard from the room, while a few others drew their weapons.  They were all only too well aware of Inuyasha’s strengths and weaknesses.  He had been there over two months now and everyone had seen his rages and temper tantrums, as well as his human nights. 

Hayato could not believe the strength that Inuyasha possessed as his youkai took over.  He had broken one of the shackles that held his leg to the chair, and it appeared that at any minute the other one would break.  Inuyasha was beyond reasoning with, he was totally out of control.  Hayato had already given him more than four times the recommended dosage of the tranquilizer and it had produced absolutely no noticeable reaction. 

Inuyasha had only hesitated momentarily as both dia-youkai’s immense auras had clashed with his own.  He was not about to let them put him back into that cell.  Someone was hurting Kagome.  He had heard her scream from the other side of the door.  He needed to get out of this room and go protect her from whatever was happening out there. 

Sesshoumaru had somehow managed to get Inuyasha into a head lock after he had tried to sink his fangs into his arm.  The hanyou now had one set of claws embedded in his left arm, while his other hand swung wildly, trying to claw at Hayato. 

Forcing Inuyasha forward onto the flat top of the table, Sesshoumaru tried desperately to think of a way to avoid having to kill the hanyou.  He had promised Kagome a long time ago that he would not kill Inuyasha unless the circumstances were unavoidable.  He was now afraid he may have to break that promise.

~*~

Kagome could feel the affect of Sesshoumaru’s power as he let loose his jyaki.  It was overpowering, and the youkai in the hallway moved further away from the door as his aura became almost suffocating.  She could sense it lashing against her holy powers in waves, making her feel weak and nauseous. 

Shun backed further down the corridor towards the lobby of the building.  He was not about to take any chances while Kagome was with him.  The buildup of jyaki was becoming oppressive even to his senses.  

Just when Kagome thought she would pass out, Shun sprinted through the lobby doors and out into the parking lot.  The distance made it more bearable as she gasped and tried to suck in the fresh air.

~*~

Sesshoumaru had a sudden thought as he continued to struggle with the feral hanyou.  “Hayato, get out of the room and have everyone move as far back as possible!” 

It was a risky and dangerous idea, but at this point he had no alternative left other than to probably kill the hanyou.  Sesshoumaru knew that youkai mates could pull power from each other in times of need, and had wondered before if he would be able to access Kagome’s miko powers. 

“Are you sure, Sesshoumaru?”  Hayato had realized a short time ago that they were running out of options, and that the death of the hanyou may be the result of this catastrophe.  When he saw Sesshoumaru nod, he banged on the door for a guard to let him out. 

As he slammed Inuyasha’s head down on the metal tabletop hoping to temporarily stun him, he realized that if this didn’t work, one or possibly both of them could die. 

Keeping his eyes on Inuyasha, he backed towards the door, trying to gain some space between them.  Sesshoumaru folded his jyaki in close to him, opening a connection to Kagome through his mating mark.

~*~

Kagome stiffened up, then gasped and shuddered as she felt her miko powers flowing out of her body.  This was unlike anything she had ever felt before, her powers were being pulled by some unknown force.  “Oh kami, Shun, it hurts!”  She grasped at her chest as her reiki continued to flow, unhindered by anything she did to stop the surge.

~*~

Sesshoumaru hesitated for a second as he felt Kagomes miko power fuse with his jyaki.  He had hopes that if he blasted Inuyasha with Kagome’s reiki, he would revert to his hanyou form.  However, it was also possible he could be purified to his human form.  He just hoped that he wouldn’t be purified along with his little brother. 

Inuyasha lifted his head off the table, snarling, and lunged at Sesshoumaru, snapping the other shackle.  He would take care of that pompous ass right now, one way or another.  Inuyasha jumped up on the table in order to get a better vantage point to attack Sesshoumaru, then leapt at him. 

Sesshoumaru uncoiled his acid whip with a flick of his wrist, but to his shock a beam of bright pink light was emitted with the whip.  It caught Inuyasha in mid air as he leapt off the table, blasting him through the back wall, across the hallway, then breaking a plate glass window, before landing in an enclosed courtyard garden. 

There was a flurry of activity as several guards, with their weapons drawn, came barreling around the corner.  One of them nudged Inuyasha with his foot, before declaring that he appeared to be out cold. 

Sesshoumaru stood watching as two of the guards picked the now human Inuyasha up under his arms and dragged him back towards his room.  Running his fingertips over the puncture wounds in his left arm, Sesshoumaru was surprised to see them instantly heal, before the slight pink glow disappeared completely. 

He turned and headed towards the parking lot, where he found Shun sitting under a tree with Kagome in his lap.  Hayato was holding a cold compress to her forehead as he checked her pulse.  

“She’s out cold Sesshoumaru.  What happened?”  Shun was worried about Kagome as well as Sesshoumaru and Hayato.  The damned hanyou caused more problems than everyone else in the entire pack combined.  

Sesshoumaru dropped down to sit next to Shun and lean back against the tree trunk.  He gently placed one hand on Kagome’s chest.  Her heart was beating strongly, she should regain conciousness soon.  “I think we should wait until Kagome wakes up, that way I will only have to go through it one time.  Suffice to say, for now, Inuyasha is in his human form.  Hopefully it is a temporary situation, but one never knows.” 

Shun shook his head.  ‘Sometimes, Inuyasha is more trouble than he’s worth.’

~*~

Fin.