The Demon's Goddess

Aftermath of Kagura's attack (10)

The group of six travelers slowly descended the hill that led to Kaede's village.

Inuyasha was in front, as usual while, because of the injures, Kagome was rididing on kilala down the road a little ways behind him with Shippou. Miroku and Sango were slightly behind her having a private conversation.
Or not so private since Inuyasha was silently listening in even though it did not appear to be so.
"Honestly Miroku, I don't see what you're so worried about." Said Sango , her voice in a slightly hushed tone.
" I just find it strange, don't you?" Replied Miroku.
"Of course I find it strange but that doesn't explain why you're so worried."
"I've never heard of, much less seen any human move and fight the way she has let alone a girl. She seemed even faster than Koga when she knoked us out as well as when she saved Kagome frlm Kagura's attack. Not only that but at the end she was able to completly ...avercome Kagura's attack with just a swing of her sword. And the power behinde her swings it's nothing that a simple human can do. We've all encountered human warriors and even demons that specialize in sword fighting and I have never seen anything like it."
"That is true but I don't think she's here to harm us."
Miroku nodded his head rather discreetly. "I agree with you Sango. If she really wanted to harm us she would have already done it in our first meeting. And I don't think she is after the jewel shards for power either. If she was then she would have used them by now but I can't sense thd power of the jewel from her. Still. The power, her speed and the skills displayed when fighting...I'm not sure she's entirely human."
"But...wouldn't we have sensed any kind of demonic aura or any difference she may have had from humans? Especially since she was so close to us."
Miroku nodded again. The only thing that I found different is her aura whivh seems much more...potent than any other humans and even demons." He paused and turned to the demon slayer. "I'm not saying anything yet, but I think we should try and befriend her keep an eye on her." Sango nodded and the walk continued on in silence.
Inuyasha who's sharp hearing had picked up the entire conversation fell in his own thoughts. 'Could a human possess so much raw power? Or is she some kind of demon I never meet before? Maybe she's one of Naraku's incarnatins trying to make us let our guard down' The Hanyou mused to himself. I wouldn't put anything beyond that guy but...seing how ruthless she fought Kagura and the how much power she had ... it doesn't make sense.'
He mentally shrugged giving up on trying to make heads and tails before crossing his arms and continuing.

"HEY OLD LADY ARE YOU HERE! "Came Inuyasha's voice as he pushed aside the cloth that covered the entrance.
Kaede looked up from her work with a relieved expression on her face. "Inuyasha, ye are well?"
Inuyasha scoffed. "Feh, of course we're allright ya old bat." Was his rude reply.
"Inuyasha Sit!" Was Kagome's stern voice. In an ionstant the prayer beads glowed and Inuyasha plowed straight through the ground.
Miroku sighed as he entered the hut, following Kagome. "Honestly Inuyasha, you shouldn't be so rude."
Inuyasha lifted his head and glared at the teenage girl. "STOP THAT YOU DUMB BI..."
"SIT" Kagome yelled at the top of her lungs sending Inuyasha straight through the wooden floor, probably breaking his back in the process.
Kaede moaned in despair. "Ohhh, my floor. I had just finished cleaning it."
"Sorry Kaede" Kagome mumbled in an apologetic tone.
Inuyasha groaned in pain.
But everyone was more worried about the wood.
"Kagome, I think you killed him." Shippou put in as he stared down at the hole with the red clad boy inside.
"What are you doing back here so soon?" Kaede asked
Everyone exchanged glances. "We were attacked by Kagura and Kagome was injured so we decided to return here so she can get medical tratament to make sure she's okay?" Was the answer they gave.
The old woman paused in her actions. Completly still. They did appear to be roughted up and Kagome's injuries were looking a little bad.
Also there was something about the gang that seemed off. Like they were in disbelif of something
With a slow nod Kaede gave her approval of the choice. She let out a sigh before finally standing and grabbed a bucket. "I believe I need more water for the cleaning your wounds. I shall return shortly."And with that the old priestess left her small hut.
As Kaede approached the hut Inuyasha was suddenly heard for three whole miles.
"YOU CANT GO BACK NOW! WE HAVE SHARDS TO FIND!"
As expected Kagome's voice followed shortly after. "I HAVE TESTS INUYASHA AND I HAVE FRIENDS AND A WHOLE OTHER LIFE THAT I HAVE TO GET TO. IF I DON'T PASS THESE EXAMS I'LL NEVER GET IN TO COLLEGE AND IF I DON'T GET INTO COLLEGE I'LL NEVER FIND A JOB AND IF I DON'T FIND A JOB I WONT MAKE A LIVING AND I WONT MAKE ANY MONEY AND IF I DON'T MAKE ANY MONEY THEN NO MORE RAMEN! EVER!"
Inuyasha grunted, He almost caved but he held firm. "I'm not letting you go and that's final."
"SIT!" And Kaede got a second hole in her floor.
Kaede parted the curtain and entered the hut.She then looked at Kagome's fuming form and said. "Don't worry Kagome. You can go." Everyone in the group nodding their heads in aprovall.