All Because Of You: Kirara & Kyoubou
Episode 4
As Kirara throws her larger body in front of Kyoubou�s smaller one, Da-ku�s sacred arrow grazes her side. As the flame-cat gets to her feet, the priestess draws another arrow. She says, �I wasn�t expecting you to be here. I could let you leave you know. In fact, now that he no longer has the jewel shards, I could let you both leave, but where would be the fun in that?� Pacing to draw Da-ku�s focus away from the unconscious male, Kirara evaluates her foe. In every sense, this appears to be Kagome; except for her black eyes. But her spirit feels different. It feels like the worst parts of Kagome�s soul ripped out and given form. Realizing that she is in no condition for a fight and that she has to end this quick; Kirara forces aside all feelings of familiarity with this creature. With a growl, she pounces on her. Raising her hand in a careful gesture, Da-ku creates a barrier. Confronted by the might of Kikyo�s priestly powers, Kirara goes flying. Not hesitating, Da-ku fires another arrow at her. Kicking off a tree, Kirara dodges the attack by a hair�s breath. Before Da-ku can draw again, Kirara dashes to Kyoubou. Taking advantage of her size, she grabs the wounded male in her mouth and heads off. Da-ku sends an arrow after her, it grazes her other side; but she keeps going. Da-ku shrugs, �Oh well.� Walking over to the piece of Kyoubou�s shoulder, she fires one more arrow into it; dissolving the flesh. Bending, she grabs the shards and walks off whistling the theme from an anime.