InuYasha Fan Fiction / Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction ❯ Commitments Made In Blood ❯ Chapter 43

Commitments Made In Blood

 

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or YYH no matter how much I wish otherwise.

 

 

Author's Note: Huge warning here for MM and AFF members. There is a lemon in this chapter. It is marked so if you do not wish to read it you may skip over it or see the edited version on FF.

 

Chapter 43

 

 

Strangely enough after a flare of pain that seemed to go on forever it abruptly stopped. She wondered if she was dead, all around her was darkness. And yet she got the distinct feeling that she was not alone for all around her were voices. Comforting voices that whispered to her that everything would work out in the end. She wanted to believe them but she held no hope. From a great distance she could vaguely hear a voice that was familiar yet not. It sounded like Kurama but his normally sensual voice choked with emotion. She knew that couldn't be right, after all he was not the one who held a great attachment for her was he?

 

 

Regardless, she didn't want anyone to be upset or in pain. She hoped that they would be able to go on with their lives quickly, they were better off without her anyway. This entire mess was her fault she knew. With one last thought directed to her mate and his human half of her love and regret she allowed the darkness to take her. No one there noticed as her spirit condensed into a small spot before being absorbed into the Shikon jewel shards.

 

 

Kurama snapped out of his daze when Kagome breathed her last breath. It came out as a gurgle, her eyes sliding closed. It was like his worst nightmare had come true. Youko was gone, trapped in that damnable mirror and Kagome… Kagome was dead, cradled in Hiei's arms. Green eyes met crimson silently sharing their grief.

 

 

Kanna had turned and began to walk off, her mission had been accomplished. The miko was dead, the kitsune no longer a concern now that Youko's spirit was in her mirror. The last lesson the albino child would learn was to never turn your back on Yusuke Urameshi. He fired one last attack, hitting her dead center in the back dropping her to the ground never to rise again. Kuwabara rushed over and picked up the girl's mirror. If nothing else perhaps Koenma would be able to free the kitsune. He went back to his friend carrying the precious mirror.

 

Yusuke limped over with Kuwabara's aid, his eyes locked onto the fallen girl. `How fucking dare she!' His thoughts were chaotic, furious beyond belief. She should have stayed away, if she hadn't have shown up none of this would have happened. `Stupid girl, what do you think Kurama's going to do now with you gone?'

 

Kurama stayed on the ground next to her as Yusuke stared at him. He looked lost, full of suffering and grief. His friend should not have to be going through this right now. He reached down, pulling her lifeless body out of Hiei's arms and shook her violently. “God Damn you! You had no right! Koenma's going to bring you back just so I can kill you myself!”

 

“Yusuke stop! Please don't do this to her!”

 

Kurama's words had no effect on the Toushin, if anything they served to further infuriate him. Even after all she had done Kurama was still pleading her case. He had known she would be nothing but trouble and no one had listened to him. None of this was right, none of it made sense. Wasn't someone supposed to be watching her to make sure she stayed home? And what would have happened if Keiko had followed her? Kurama had said she was at the Shrine.

 

 

Kuwabara dropped the mirror to the ground and grabbed onto Yusuke while Hiei took her body back from him. In the violent shaking he had given the fragile chain that held her half of the Shikon snapped. It fell and bounced a few inches coming to rest on the mirror. In the argument that commenced no one noticed that the piece of the jewel slowly sank through the mirrors surface.

 

 

Youko watched all of this with a heavy heart. He wanted to go to her, to hold her one last time before his own spirit departed. For once a Spirit Kitsune's mate dies, the remaining partner follows shortly after. However this damnable mirror wouldn't even give him that peace.

 

 

He watched Yusuke take his anger out on her body, he wanted nothing more to be free so he could disembowel him in that instant. He was furious with him for the treatment of his mate, furious with her for being unwilling to listen to a simple request. He was disappointed with Kuronue for allowing her to get away though he was certain that she had to have done something drastic in order to get passed him.

 

 

He gazed through the mirror's surface sadly as Botan appeared out of nowhere, obviously there to collect his mate's soul. Perhaps Koenma would be kind and allow them to reincarnate with full memories. It was worth a shot to ask of him, once he stood before him to be judged. Assuming Koenma deemed his past sins to be repaid making him eligible for rebirth. He hoped that Kurama would be okay with everything that was going on. He knew he would need the strength of his family to get through this. He was strong, but everyone has their breaking point.

 

 

He sank to the ground, uncaring about anything that was going on around him in this replica of paradise he had built around himself. He sat that way for several minutes reflecting on the time he had spent with Kagome. He regretted much, but most of all not telling her how deeply he felt about her. She knew he loved her but she did not know how strong of a love his was.

 

 

A heavy pulse rippled through the illusion he had created around himself. It took a moment before the waves settled down and everything appeared normal again, however resting in front of him, glinting in the light lay Kagome's half of the Shikon jewel. He picked it up and held it gently, wondering how it had gotten in there with him. The color of the jewel darkened for a moment before flaring brilliant lavender once more.

 

 

It pulsated with an energy that was distinctly Kagome as he held it. It had never felt like this to him before, perhaps there was more to the jewel than met the eye. He concentrated through the soul bond he shared with Kagome. Even death could not sever their connection. He was surprised when he felt her spirit contained within the jewel. Plunging incorporeal hands deep into the Shikon he grasped her spirit energy and pulled. It was a fight for several long moments but eventually he was able to draw her soul forth.

 

 

“Concentrate on your form love.” He guided her with his words and his own energy as she struggled to shape her soul into what her physical body looked like. Finally she managed to accomplish the task and opened her eyes to gaze sadly upon her mate.

 

 

“Where are we Youko?”

 

 

Her voice came out as a soft whisper. He was torn, he wanted to yell at her while shaking the daylights out of her but he also wanted to take her into his arms and never let her go. He stared off into the distance, unable to look at her. He did not want to see the emotions race through her eyes at the moment. Not until he decided what to do with her.

 

 

“We are in the mirror.”

 

Kagome was shocked, that shouldn't have been possible. After all Kanna had tried to suck out her soul once before and it was too big for the mirror to contain. Technically she should not be here. Her gaze fell to the Shikon half that Youko still gripped tightly in his hand. It was then she remembered the voices that had told her everything would be fine.

 

 

“I came in through the jewel didn't I?”

 

 

Youko turned and looked at her, his face softening for a moment before he took her into his arms and held her. While they were here in this place, under his influence they could feel each other. He buried his nose in her hair inhaling deeply before answering her.

 

 

“You did, I take it that is the only reason you are able to be here.”

 

 

Kagome sighed heavily, that would have to be it. For some reason the Jewel had taken possession of her soul until Youko pulled her from it. Likely the only reason why she was able to be here now that she was out of the Shikon was because the jewel was still here.

 

 

“My soul is normally too big for the mirror to contain. I think this is the jewel's doing. Will we be in here forever?”

 

 

Youko shrugged and led her over to the tree he had been sitting under before the jewel had appeared. He sank down to the ground, taking her with him. He had her for the moment; he wasn't about to let her go.

 

 

“Honestly I do not know love. If we ever get out though we have bigger problems. Your body is dead; you have nothing to return to. At this point I do not know if Koenma can rejoin me with Shuichi but regardless I cannot live without you in my life. A condition of our mating. So when your spirit moves on mine does as well.”

 

 

Kagome sat quietly for several long moments, leaning back into Youko's embrace. She could feel the anger radiating through him and she knew that it was because of her. She had destroyed so many lives since this had begun and it would seem she wasn't done yet. Now Youko and Kurama had been affected, as well as her family. She had to try to apologize, not that it would do much good.

 

“Youko I'm so sorry. I never meant any of this.”

 

 

“Tell me why Kagome. Why couldn't you have done as we asked and stayed behind?”

 

 

She bowed her head, she had expected this question. And what would she say? That she had a bad feeling? That she didn't want to be left out? That she felt useless? Somehow none of them seemed to be adequate answers now that it was said and done. Youko grasped her chin lightly, forcing her to look up at him. He deserved an answer and she knew it.

 

 

“I can't explain it, there were several reasons but none that will be good enough to excuse what happened. The most pressing was that I could feel that you and Kurama were injured.”

 

 

Youko sighed, he should have known. “And what of Kuronue? How did you get passed him?”

 

 

Kagome looked sheepish and proceeded to explain how she had gotten past his partner. Youko merely shook his head; Kuronue was obviously slipping if he had not picked up on that little trick of hers. Holding her in place he stared hard into her eyes. She couldn't help but swallow hard at the fierce glare that she saw as he began to speak, his voice hard and sharp.

 

 

“Kagome I'm only going to say this once so listen well. When we get out of here I'm going to search for you, I don't care if I have to go to the ends of the Earth we will be together again. However if you ever do anything this stupid ever again you will be tied to the bed and I'll be damned if you ever get up. This has to be the most incredibly stupid thing I have ever heard of you doing. If you weren't already dead I would kill you myself.”

 

 

He let go of her chin and she bowed her head, not wanting him to see her tears fall. He was right about everything, this was stupid, but she had only wanted him to be safe. Surely that counted for something didn't it?

 

“I'm sorry Youko. I just didn't want to lose you. God knows how I had fought, thinking I could not love again but it happened anyway. I've come to love you. Both you and Shuichi, I couldn't bear the thought of losing either of you.”

 

 

He gently cupped her face, brushing the tears from her cheek. “I love you too. I mean it Kagome; I'd do anything for you. And I promise I will find you when this is over, even if it takes five hundred years. We will be together again.”

 

 

“Do you really think it will be that long before we are together again?”

 

 

“Love I could not begin to guess. It very well might be, there is no predicting what will happen.”

 

 

Kagome pressed her hand to his hand that was caressing her cheek. It was comforting that he was with her now. Even if it were not for much longer she still had these last moments with him. She would make each moment they had together count.

 

 

She leaned forward hesitantly, unsure if he would reject her actions. Her breath tickled his skin as she pressed her lips softly to his. Her actions took him off guard for a moment. He had not been expecting her to initiate a kiss. She started to pull back when he didn't respond. She was stopped from her retreat when he slid his hand around to her lower back pulling her closer to him. He took control of the kiss, nipping her lips softly, teasing them open.

 

 

She didn't have much experience with kissing but then again she didn't need it. He explored her mouth with his tongue lovingly, evoking sensations she had never experienced before.

 

 

Her hands moved on instinct alone, sliding into his shirt caressing the skin underneath the white silk while pushing the material off of his shoulders. Her innocent touches made his body burn for hers but he would not push her. Even if they were in spirit only this had to be her decission to consummate the bond. He pulled back from her slowly, allowing her mind to clear. His voice came out as a whisper.

 

 

“Are you sure love? We don't have to do this if you are not ready.”

 

 

She didn't answer with words. Instead she slid her hand up behind his neck and leaned forward capturing his lips once more, pouring her emotions into the kiss. Youko wrapped his arms around her and shifted their positions, gently lowering her to the ground. His lips burned a path down her neck as he kissed and nipped the sensitive skin. She trembled beneath the attention he was giving her. Slowly, he drew back and took her hand placing it over his heart while holding her gaze. “You'll always be here with me Kagome, no matter the distance that separates us. I promise to always protect you, no matter the cost.”

 

 

Kagome drew him back to her wrapping her arms around him while burying her head into his neck. “I'll always love you Youko.”

 

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*Beginning of Lemon~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 

 

 

 

He kissed her softly once more and moved his hand slowly, giving her plenty of time to stop him he unbuttoned her blouse. He separated the material allowing him to feast his eyes on her body. Her cheeks tinted a light pink and he smiled at her reassuringly. “I promise to be gentle love.”

 

 

His fingers traced her skin gently, setting her nerves on fire. She had never been touched in such erotic ways before. They ghosted over her nipples before continuing on their slow path of torture while he began to make love to her mouth. He wanted her whimpering beneath him before he took her innocence.

 

She broke the kiss panting for air when his fingers slid underneath the waistband of her pants. Her skin was hypersensitive, shivering under his gentle caresses. “Youko please!” She gasped out when he removed his hand only to gently brush against her sex in a fleeting caress.

 

 

He smirked against her skin, nibbling his way down to a nipple. He drew it into his mouth slowly, teasing it with his tongue before letting it go. “Patience my love.” He brought his hand back up and brushed his fingers against her other nipple. Her back arched up, trying to encourage him into giving her more physical contact. His teasing was driving her insane with desire and he was not cooperating.

 

 

Her hands delved deep into his hair, trying to guide him into doing what she wanted. He decided he would acquiesce for the moment; allow her to push him further down stopping at her waistline. After a moment he unbuttoned her jeans and began sliding them down at a torturously slow pace, kissing and nipping the skin that he exposed.

 

He tossed her pants off to the side and began to massage her legs placing feather light kisses along her inner thighs. She groaned as his breath hit her damp panties. She began to push them down but he grasped her hands, stilling them. He was not ready for her to be bare to him yet. She had not reached the point where she was pleading with him, he would not be rushed.

 

 

He slid up beside her capturing her mouth once more in a passionate kiss as he slid his hand into her panties, rubbing against her clit firmly. She tensed under the onslaught of these new sensations; she gasped trying to catch her breath.

 

 

“That's it love. Let yourself go, close your eyes and just feel. It only gets better from here.”

 

 

Her hand gripped his shoulder as she pleaded with him for more. Her blue eyes clouded over with a pleasurable haze, he knew she was close. A tiny push would be all it took for her to go over the edge. He removed his hand, giving her a moment to calm down as he removed her panties. He settled between her legs and tasted her essence. He licked and nibbled on her lower lips until she was writhing beneath him.

 

 

“Please Youko, I can't…. I need…”

 

 

He finally had what he was waiting for; he lapped her clit hard before drawing it into his mouth. Kagome felt like she was on fire, her body was covered in a sheen of sweat. He was doing sinful things to her body and she loved every moment of it. His hand reached up, rolling a nipple between his fingers. It proved to be too much for her, sending her plummeting into ecstasy. His name tore from her lips as she climaxed.

 

 

She lay there breathing raggedly as he sat up between her legs resting on his knees. She was beautiful like this and so very responsive. He couldn't wait to take her to even greater heights of pleasure. He quirked a brow at her as she sat up to kiss him while running her fingers down his chest and stomach. She knew what she wanted and she would not be denied. She began to remove his pants to which he chuckled. His little vixen was being delightfully demanding.

 

He stood and removed the rest of his clothing. His hand ghosted over his erection, he was more than ready for her but he would still go gently on her. He had no wish to cause her any more pain than necessary. He knelt between her legs and rubbed his cock against her slick folds teasingly sliding it in only to withdraw it once more, gradually accustoming her to the feel of the intrusion leaving her wanting more. Sliding in once more he rested against the barrier of her innocence and leaned forward kissing her softly. “I'm sorry love. Try to relax.”

 

 

His hips thrust forward driving his cock deep into her, tearing through her virginity. He felt her tense up around him, locking him into place. He held perfectly still waiting for her to adjust. He knew this was painful for her, he was well endowed and she was a very petite woman. He whispered soft apologies to her for bringing her pain, promising it would never be like this again.

 

 

Eventually she began to caress his back and sides, signaling that she was no longer in any pain. Slowly he began to move within her touching places no man had touched before. He would be the only one to know her so intimately. She rocked against him in time to his thrusting, it was becoming more difficult to hold back. He grasped her around the waist and pulled her onto her side, never breaking his rhythm. The shift in position caught her off guard as he hit new places inside her causing her inner walls to pulse around his shaft violently. He kissed her deeply as he began to move faster, needing her to cum at least once more before he couldn't hold back on his own pleasure.

 

 

He reached a hand down to where their bodies were joined, rubbing her clit firmly. It took only moments before she cried out his name a final time as she came around his throbbing cock. He followed moments later, growling as he poured his hot seed into her body.

 

 

 

 

 

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~End of Lemon~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

 

 

 

 

He pulled her in for a tender kiss after they had caught their breath. He didn't know how much time they had left together but he was not going to waste a moment of it. He ran his hands through her hair as she cuddled next to him, content to be in his arms.

 

 

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ *~*~*~

 

 

Botan had arrived and took in the scene with a frown. None of them could have predicted that things would go this badly. But there was something missing, the reason she had been sent here in the first place.

 

 

“Where is her soul?”

 

 

Kurama looked up sharply at her. Why would Botan ask that? She out of all of them was the one that could see souls. But he could sense no malice behind the question so it wasn't said to hurt him, not that he would think Botan would do that to begin with. She seemed genuinely puzzled.

 

 

“What do you mean Botan?”

 

 

“Her souls not here. Where would it go?”

 

 

Kurama looked to the mirror that lay innocently on the ground next to Kagome's body. The same mirror that held Youko. Perhaps she had joined him? “Botan can you tell if she is in the mirror?”

 

 

The ferry girl looked at him as if he were insane for a moment before turning to the mirror. She could sense magic but no souls. It could be shielded though so any souls within could not be sensed.

 

“What would make you think that she's in there Kurama?”

 

 

Kurama didn't answer; instead trying to concentrate on the bond he had with Youko. If he could establish contact with him then he could get a feel for Kagome if she was with him.

 

 

“Kurama?”

 

Yusuke was the one to answer her, he had calmed down considerably once Kurama snapped out of his daze. But even he could tell that his friend was very unstable. One wrong word would trigger depression in the redhead, if not worse.

 

“Youko's soul is in the mirror.”

 

 

Kuronue chose that moment to arrive, having grown concerned that Kagome refused to answer anyone's knock on the door. Discovering that she had left filled him with dread and he had rushed here as fast as he could.

 

 

The sight of the others all on the ground in various positions unnerved him. What struck fear in his heart though was the way the fire apparition was holding Kagome and the thick scent of blood in the air.

 

 

Author's note: Okay so she's not technically back yet. That comes in the next chapter. We're up to 11 pages here and my eyes are going blurry. So if there's weird spelling errors I'll go through and correct them later. I think getting the chapter out now is more important so people don't kill me for making them wait. I don't want anyone yelling at me that two spirits can't make love either. It's my fic, I can do what I want lol Anyway, hope everyone enjoyed this chapter.

 

 

Reviewer Responses:

 

 

ForestSprite: I know, I've been called evil many, many times. But hopefully this chapter made up for it.

 

 

Samantha: The matter of my sanity is currently up for debate. Hope this was a fast enough update.

 

 

Kitsune-Miko-Tenshi: Normally yes but she was too involved with what was happening to Kurama. A simple mistake that cost her her life. I don't envy her when she is brought back. There's several people quite upset with her.

 

Kagome-reincarnation: It was, but I love angst. As long as everything works out in the end anyway.

 

Feathergriffin: LOL killing her off became a spur of the moment decission as I sat discussing with some friends about a “What would happen if?” scenario.

 

inukuramaRmine: Yeah, I just needed a break.

 

 

Night Ember: LOL no torture needed this time. Now, perhaps for the next chapter. I won't mind as long as you allow either Youko or Hiei to help. That sounds fun. *Contemplates whether I want to wait a week to post the next chapter* mwahaha

 

 

gothmiko: Thank you!

 

Rose Fury: I'm going to count myself lucky then lol

 

 

Fogkit: I'm having fun with it. Still not quite sure exactly how I'm bringing her back. I have a couple ideas I'm playing with at the moment.

 

 

DeJaVooo: Doubtful, Youko is going to flat out refuse her going into danger again I would wager. And everyone else is going to be more than willing to tie her down to make sure this never happens again lol

 

 

Arbor!!: *Glomps you repeatedly* `ello my stalkerish friend! I'm glad you liked how it worked out. I'm not exactly happy with how Youko reacted to her to start off. I wanted more screaming and yelling at her but it wouldn't have led well into the lemon. Hmm maybe I'll get inspired in my sleep for everyone else yelling at her. That would work.

 

 

Shabopo: It's quite all right, it happens to all of us. I'm afraid if I leave another cliffhanger like that I may not survive the experience lol Glad you enjoyed it though, I got a kick out of leaving off there, it just felt right. I'm still trying to figure out exactly how she is going to be brought back. But it's doubtful Koenma is going to have anything to do with it aside from watching with a `well kick me stupid' look on his face. We'll have to see :-D

 

 

Rabid!: My reviewing fiend of a friend. I was ecstatic to see so many reviews. Much thanks :-) You're right. If I thought I could get away with it I would have left off the character death warning. However I did not really feel like having my liver handed to me on a plate from angry reviewers lol The trust issues have begun. You've now seen Yusuke's reaction, which I promise you did not sit well with Youko or Kurama. Probably not Hiei either but that is just how I pictured him reacting once the reality of what happened sank in. I may be totally off base but I don't know. Kuronue's going to feel extremely guilty but pissed at the same time and Hiei. Hmm who knows with him yet. Leaving her dead would be a thought. Have both her and Youko's spirits off gallivanting around since they know they can have fun in these forms ;-)

 

crazy-punk-gurl: Yep, huge twist. Now we have two disembodied spirits to deal with lol such fun. Now to decide what to do with them exactly. I shall dream on it tonight. New chapter will be sometime tomorrow most likely.

 

Gem: I'm evil yes, but not quite evil enough to make everyone wait. And I even put together a lemon to appease the angry readers lol There will be at least one more in the fic, a much livelier one at that. This one was all about romance and fluff and eh. You know lol I just couldn't see him pushing her up against the tree and having his way with her. At least not yet anyway lol She comes back in the next chapter. Then comes the fun of dealing with very pissed off friends. Glad I'm not her at this point lol

 

 

Kura-kun's-lovr: I've thought about keeping them separate. I'm just unsure of how to give him his own body. And then we deal with the issue of Youko would have a reason to be jealous of Shuichi then. I'm not sure how it will go yet. But I'll make it work somehow lol Too late about Youko stealing my underwear. He cleaned out the drawer which really was no fun considering I wanted to wear a skirt today. Probably why he did it to begin with lol

 

 

Cyntinell: Oh trust me, it was a fight to get that scene out. I hate doing fight scenes; I may leave those to you from now on lol

 

 

Lauren: quite a few people actually lol I just dislike doing fight scenes in general and I wasn't sure how I wanted it to go. Then Cyntinell gave me an idea and I ran with it.

 

 

Autumn Norris: I will wear that title with pride lol Hope this chapter made up for it.

 

 

Jasmine Fields: Hehe I'm not adverse to torture. But I do humbly request that it be Youko or Hiei that perform it lol

 

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