InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ ~Lost In Time~ ❯ Akuma & the Sacred Jewel ( Chapter 4 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
By: Mysterious_Tears 
Inuyasha becomes human for the night and Kagome makes a choice.. you alos get a small peek into who these three new Youkai siblings are.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Comedy / Drama / Hentai / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 07.28.2012 | Pages: 5 | Words: 4.8K | Visits: 386 | Status: Completed
Inuyasha becomes human for the night and Kagome makes a choice.. you alos get a small peek into who these three new Youkai siblings are.
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Comedy / Drama / Hentai / Romance | Type: Other | Uploaded On: 07.28.2012 | Pages: 5 | Words: 4.8K | Visits: 386 | Status: Completed
Chapter 4~ Akuma & The Sacred Jewel
A/N~ Well hello again to all! I'm very happy people are enjoying my story! In fact I'm sooooo happy I've decided to go ahead and update early... cause I love my 2 new reviewers!! A HUGE thank you to * LoveinTheBattleField * & a special thanks to * VisceralMel * I loved your input! TY for appreciating my story telling! And yes yes i know and fully agree about good new stories being hard to find! I even do the exact same search as you! LOL Well TA TA and enjoy! :}
Disclaimer~~ ok I just realized that I haven't disclaimed anything thus far... so let it be KNOWN! I own absolutly NOTHING... but my plot and original characters! They be mine! Cause if I did own Inuyasha, Kagome would have been with Sesshy the whole time! <_<
~Warning~ some violent and slightly dark themes
Ch~4
Kaede barely blinked before all three demons were gone , taking Shippo with them. Clutching her wounded shoulder, blood freely running between her fingers , she forced herself to turn and start towards the village. As fast as she could she stumbled along. Her vision in her one good eye swimming in and out . She knew that if she didn't do something to stonch her blood loss soon, that she'd never make it back to speak with Kagome and the others.
Tears welled in her eye, both from pain and shear terror at what was to come, as she slowly and heavly leaned against a tree. Shaking her head to try and clear her vision she decided there was no time to waste! As long as she made it to the outskirts of the village and told someone, anyone about what happened it didn't matter what happened to her.
Out of nothing but pure determination and force of will, Kaede pulled herself along. She sighed in relief as the village came into view far in the distance. She pulled on near by tree's to propell herself forward as the woods grew sparcer and further apart. She could do this, she would do this! Shippo needed her! With her last breath if need be she would make sure the young youkai recieved help!
At first her swimming vision filled with small star burst, but as she forced herself on those small stars became huge explosions of white obstructing her sight. She let out a desperate cry as she stumbled and fell, not being able to catch herself. She fell harshly to the ground, landing roughly on her hurt shoulder. If only she were younger... stronger. She'd have made it there.
She struggled to get up. The village was right there! A mere 200 feet away... not so far away! Once more she collapsed with a grunt.
~ Shippo... I'm sorry, I be not strong enough ~ she whispered in her mind. Suddenly black started to encroach in on her splotchy white vision.
"Kaede!?!?"
She turned her head , surprised at the voice that met her ears. "I-Inu-yasha?"
"What happened?" He shouted as he landed next to her fallen form. He sniffed the air as he bent down and gently picked her up bridal style. Blood filled the air, but underneath all of that he could smell strange Youkai.. and Shippo.
" Where is the runt?"
Kaede grunted as he shifted her "K-Kagome... must speak.. Kag-om-e"
Inuyasha looked around once more before taking off towards the village.
~oOo~
"Yes, you Kagome. His beast want's you"
"Who's beast want's Lady Kagome may I ask?" Miroku asked as he moved the flap to Kagome's hut aside and entered. Looking from one woman to the other waiting for an answer.
Kagome blushed madly and Sango looked like a fish outta water for a moment before she collected herself.
"My good monk I would think you would understand how rude it is to listen to ones conversation without making yourself known." Sango repremanded with a stern look.
Kagome quickly came back to herself her blush fading as she retrieved another cup and filled it with tea handing it to the monk as he took his seat next to the fire. "Feeling better Miroku?" She asked quickly trying to change the subject, but to no avail.
Miroku sipped his tea nodding his thanks "Why yes I do and I did not mean to over hear anything. I woke up not to long ago in Lady Kaede's hut to find no one around. So naturally I assumed I'd find someone here. I was about to make my presence known when i accidentally overheard. Forgive this humble monk ladies , but now that I've heard those words I find myself concerned. Who's beast are we talking about?" He took another sip of tea. " Cause if this was Inuyasha's i do not believe it to be such a matter to be hidden." He finished once more looking from woman to woman.
Both girls exchanged a look, then Kagome sighed, her shoulders drooping slightly.
"Humble my ass" Sango hissed under her breath as she grabbed Miroku's tea from him glaring. "Kagome?" she looked to her friend.
"You were so out of it last night Miroku, you don't yet know what happened with Inuyasha."
Miroku smiled innocently as the slayer took his tea, holding his hands up. He looked to Kagome as she started to speak. " What did i miss?" He frowned.
"He mated Kikyo."
"He didn't!"
"HE DID THE IDIOT!"
"Sango, calm down. It's ok. Yes it hurts, but I will get over it. Over him." Sango sat back down, tho she still fumed. "It's just not right the way he treats you! You may have forgiven him but i haven't and truthfully I dont know if I'll ever be able to!"
"My good lady Sango, breathe. If our good friend here, Lady Kagome can look past his selfish and childish ways, maybe we should to. He is after all still a vital part of this group and stopping Naraku."
"I know" Sango sighed and slowly handed Miroku back his tea. "Thank you my dear lady Sango-"
"Dont start!"
"I wasn't starting anything Sango! Monk's honor!"
Kagome smiled at them gently. "So that still didn't answer my question about who's beast is after our dear friend?" At this Kagome blanched , nervously twisting her hands. " After the fight I had with Inuyasha last night , I went for a walk. And Sesshomaru's beast.. well he kissed me!" She quickly blurted.
Sango looked over to her friend smirking ~ good he didn't need to know what really happened. For if he did his hentai brain would explode!~
It was Miroku's turn to gasp and splutter on his tea. " HE KISSED YOU???" Kagome nodded in the affirmative.
"How was it?"
SLAM!
"HENTAI!" Sango screamed as she smacked him over the head sending his tea cup rolling across the floor hot liquid pooling. Miroku held his abused head.. " I'm sure you asked the same thing lady Sango! I mean he is a Taiyoukai.. I'm just curious!" He turned to look back at a bright red Kagome. "Speaking of wich why did he kiss you? Not that you're not beautiful Kagome but doesn't he dislike humans? It's just hard to comprehend."
"He was in heat"
Miroku's eye's almost bugged from his head, before a dreamy far off look crept into his eyes. " AHH.. to be lucky enough to go into heat."
"Lucky? say that to those Youkai who go through it! It's a curse!" Sango threw back at him.
"So how was it?" He asked once more sitting forward wiggling his eyebrows. Sango was about to hit him again when to both her and Miroku's surprise Kagome answered.
" Actually he was surprisingly tender."
"Never would have guessed." Miroku spoke rubbing his chin " He doesn't strike me as a gentle lover... he seems he would be agressive and passio-"
SMACK!
"You never learn do you?"
"Can you honestly say you don't picture him the same way Lady Sango?" Miroku pouted as he nursed a rather large lump on his head.
Sango was about to reply when Inuyasha flipped the door mat open and flew into the hut carrying a groaning and bleeding Kaede.
"Oh my what happened?" Sango screamed as the three occupents quickly stood freeing up enough room near the fire for Inuyasha to gently lay the elder miko down.
"Where is Shippo?" Kagome asked in panic as soon as she took note that the small fox kit wasn't anywhere to be seen.
"How am i supposed to know! I was with Kikyo when she suddenly told me to leave! That I was needed here! I was on my way back when i smelt the old womans blood! I couldn't make out much else cuz my damn senses are fading! FUCKING FULL MOON!"
Kagome quickly rummaged through her chest pulling out a bowl and filling it with water from a small pitcher, also grabbing some cloth and clean bandages she approached and kneeled next to Kaede.
"You said you couldn't make out much else Inuyasha? That means you did smell something.. what was it? And did Kaede say anything?" Miroku asked as the hanyou backed up. Kagome started to rip the older womans clothes to get better access to her wound.
"I smelt three demon's we don't know, and the runt. Kaede said she needed to speak with you Kagome! Thats all!"
Kaede groaned and cried out as Kagome clensed her wound " She's lost a lot of blood." Kagome went about her work , trying to save her mentor and friend. She couldn't let herself think about Shippo , she needed to keep her hands busy. But unfortunatly that didn't stop her eyes from welling with hot tears.
"Inuyasha, can you smell where this happened still?" Sango asked as she picked up hiraikotsu.
"Yeah"
"Ok take me there! We can see if we can find out anything!"
Inuyasha nodded and turned around bending so Sango could climb onto his back. " Where is Kirara?"
"She went hunting.. I don't know when she'll be back. Hurry we don't have time to waste!" And with that they were out the door and gone.
Miroku kneeled next to Kaede and Kagome. " I'm no healer but I'll do anything you need to help Lady Kaede."
Kagome only nodded as her tears finally spilt down her cheeks, and dripped from her chin. "I'm finished cleaning it. This is a horrible wound, I can heal it most of the way but it'll drain my energy. You'll have to bandage it when or if i pass out. And please.. don't let me fall into the fire if i do." Her voice quivered with each word she forced over her tongue and through her lips.
Miroku nodded his head as he moved closer to the young Miko.
Kagome closed her eyes as she went into herself , finally after finding her powers she slowly pulled them forward and out into her hands. Causing them to glow bright pink. With great care she moved them over the older womans wound. Miroku watched in awe as slowly the dark red of Kaede's muscle started to knit itself together.
The old Miko groaned but her eyes never opened . Kagome closed her eyes as sweat started to bead on her brow, then roll down her temple. Her hands shook with the effort to keep forcing her powers to care for another, in the neglect of their master.
"Kagome?" Miroku asked, concern showing clear on his face and lacing through his voice.
Kagome didn't respond . Slowly Kaede's muscle finished healing and pale pink shiny skin started to cover the exposed inner tissue. Kagome grunted with fatigue as layer upon layer of new fragile skin appeared to cover and protect .
The pink glow of her hands started to fade as her body started to sway from side to side, finally dying out all together. With an exhausted sigh Kagome fell back as her powers receded and pulled back deep inside of her. Miroku quickly and easily caught her as her world went black. The last thing she was aware of was someone calling her name.
"KAGOME"
~oOo~
Inuyasha landed in a fairly large clearing next to four small baskets left abandond. Herbs spilled about. Sango climbed down from his back and looked around. The hanyou crouched down next to the small puddle of blood not far from the baskets.
"It happened here. The runt was holding those." he waved a hand towards the fallen herbs " when the old woman was attacked. There were at least three demons, maybe more. FUCK!" He roared lashing out kicking a basket. "Why did this have to happen today? I can already fucking feel myself growing weaker!"
"Inuyasha calm down.. that won't get us anywhere. Are you sure we don't know these demons? I mean what are the odd's that they attacked today..And why take Shippo? And not kill Kaede? There is more to this then there appears."
Inuyasha walked around the perimeter of the clearing. " No I've never smelt these sick fucks before!" He changed direction going a little deeper into the woods. Coming back out to meet sango he screamed. " AHHHH...I can't fucking smell or sense where they went! Bastards!!" He growled as he slashed at a near by tree, an innocent bystander in his rage.
"Quickly Inuyasha we must get back. It's obvious we wont learn anything here. You said Kaede spoke about Kagome? We can only hope that she knows something."
"Sango, I don't know if the old bat will wake up. She's pretty badly beaten-"
"She will! Have some faith in Kagome! She wont let her die!" Sango declared heatedly.
Inuyasha's ears flattened back against his head "I hope your right Sango, I really fucking do."
~oOo~
Akuma stared down at the small kitsune child as his sister threw him harshly to the ground . "Careful Akumu, We need to keep him alive. At least for now."
The female smirked evily " Yes brother" as she backed away from the kit. Silently she crouched near one of the cold walls of the cave they were now inhabiting. She always hated this part, for she was never one to be patient.
"Aku"
"Yes brother?" the male sibling spoke up walking forward and bowing slightly to his elder sibling.
" I don't forsee the girl coming soon. He heart is much to weak and tender to allow the old human bitch to die." Akuma spoke menacingly a smirk twisting his full lips turning his handsome face into something grotesque. "I'm changing the game plan slightly. Go and retrieve our half of the jewel. "
"But brother.. is this wise?" Akumu questioned standing up and moving into place beside her brother Aku. Both younger siblings facing their older brother, waiting.
His smirk grew " The Miko's friends will not allow her come alone. She will wait, and take the right oppertunity to escape and seek us out. She would gladly sacrifice herself if that means her friends" he waved a clawed hand towards the child " or kit wont die , she is fool enough think she can save them on her own. I'm counting on it."
Aku's eyes lit up "By the time they realize she's gone they wont be able to follow her as quickly because the hanyou turns human tonight and once she crosses your barrier dear sister they will never be able to find her."
Akuma chuckled " that is correct. We can perform the ritual here, safely. And we can have some fun with our Miko."
Akumu grinned wickedly "Forgive me brother for questioning you."
Akuma stood from the stone ledge he had been occupying and in a flash was in front of his sister. Her eyes wide as he grabbed her face leaning down till his face was so close to hers his hot breath rolled over her skin. "All is forgiven sister, after all we have nothing but eachother. You need to trust me sweetling." He closed the space between them and kissed her forhead softly in mock affection, before quickly throwing her to the side.
She landed on the ground roughly and stayed there. Her red eyes downcast, long purple hair hiding her face.
Akuma now stood in front of his younger brother. " Aku.. go. And be quick."
"Yes brother."
~oOo~
Kagome felt like her head was being crushed. Blood pounding in her ears in tune with her heart beat. She groaned softly as she tried to open her eyes. They felt as if they had been glued shut.
"I think she's waking.. Hurry help her sit up!" Sango hissed.
Almost instantly Kagome felt warm soft hands grab her shoulders, one arm sliding down and around her back. Gently he helped her to a sitting position. "Careful Kagome. You used alot of energy." Inuyasha spoke softly.
"Inuyasha? Did you find Shippo?" She rasped, her throat and mouth dry. Slowly she opened her eyes the rest of the way.. what she saw only made her heart fall. The night sky shown outside of her window.
Miroku quickly poured her some water and handed it to Inuyasha. He brought it to her lips and they all watched as she choked on it at first but then slowly was able to drink the whole cup. Once she was finished Sango spoke up " No Kagome, we couldn't find him. Inuyasha and I went back to where they were attacked and nothing. We came back here and you had passed out. "
Tears welled and spilled once more down her face. "Is Kaede alright at least?" She turned her gaze from the window for the first time and was met with the warm brown eyes of a very human Inuyasha.
"Lady Kaede is fine. You did a very fine job of healing her. She even woke for a few minutes to relay a message from the demon named Akuma that took Shippo." As he said this Sango ,Inuyasha and himself shared a look of worry. Kagome didn't miss it.
"What, what does he want?"
"That's not important right now Kags. You need rest-"
Sango cut Inuyasha off "She has a right to know Inuyasha."
"Well it wont do any good but to upset her further! Cause she aint going!"
"Going where? What does this Youkai want?!" Kagome pushed herself away from the hanyou turned human and stared at her friends, blue eyes wide and desperate.
"Akuma wants you to come meet them alone and bring the shikon jewel half. He wants to trade Shippo for it."
"Them?"
"There were three Youkai, siblings."
"Oh" she grunted as she pulled fully out of Inuyasha's hold and tried to stand " Then i have to go."
Inuyasha stood up and glared at her " NO! It aint happening!"
Sango and Miroku sat there watching as Kagome's strength started to return in her anger, sorrow filling their hearts.
"Inuyasha i have to! Don't you get it!! It's my fault Shippo was out there.. i made him go! I'm his mother and he needs me! You CAN'T stop me Inuyasha!"
"LIKE HELL I CAN'T!!" He screamed as Kagome tried to make her way around him. He wrapped his arms around her, pinning her to his chest. "I may be human but I'm still stronger then you!"
Sango went to stand and help her friend but Miroku set his hand on her shoulder stopping her, shaking his head. "We all love Shippo. But he's a brave kit. He wouldnt want you to sacrifice yourself Kagome. These demons have some sort of plan. The plotted all this out, they want you to come alone. You'd be playing right into their clawed hands Lady Kagome!"
"I DON'T CARE!! HE NEED'S ME!"
Inuyasha continued to hold her and let her scream until she slowly started to stop fighting, then eventually hang limply in his arms as she wailed . Tears streaming down her face.
"We will find him Kagome. They wont kill him! They need him. And tomorrow when I'm hanyou again we will go searching for him." Kagome let him hold her, but she turned her head up looking at Sango. Asking for help.
Sango lowered her head as her own tears fell from her eyes, ashamed. "I'm sorry Kagome, but i agree with them"
Kagome slumped and slid out of Inuyasha's hold . "I see." was all she said. She didn't meet any of their eyes as she crawled over to Kaede. The old Miko was breathing heavly, her chest rapidly rising and falling. "She has a fever.. I need herbs to fix it." She whispered.
"Ok where are they?" Inuyasha asked sadly , his heart breaking as he watched Kagome wallow in pity accepting her defeat.
Kagome shook her head. "Not here, they are in Kaede's hut."
"I'll go with Kagome and help her" Sango volunteerd rising to stand and wait next to the door.
Kagome knew what that really ment ~ I'll watch her and make sure she doesn't run off~
Kagome rose and without looking at anyone exited the hut. Silently they made their way to the older Miko's hut. Entering, it only took Kagome a few minutes to grab what she needed. But before she could exit Sango touched her shoulder gently " Kagome.. You know I love Shippo. We just can't let you run off alone." She whispered.
"I know Sango"
With that said and herbs in hand they made their way back to Kagome's hut. They entered in silence. Kagome made quick work of brewing a small batch of tea for Kaede that would help with pain and reduce her fever. "Inuyasha, Can you take this cloth and drip this tea into her mouth for me please? Make sure she drinks it all?"
"Sure thing Kags" he whispered softly. It seemed they were all to ashamed and sad to speak much louder then in hushed voices.
"Does anyone else want tea?" Kagome asked voice monotone. " I can make a fresh pot."
"Yes please Lady Kagome" Miroku smiled weakly and Sango nodded.
Inuyasha also nodded as he dipped one end of the cloth into the dark green tea and carefull squeezed it into the sleeping Kaede's mouth.
Kagome rinsed out the pot then slow gathered her tea and started about making it. Quickly enough she pulled it from the fire and poured four cups. She handed them out to each of her friends then sat back down with her own cup, once more staring out of the window turned away from her friends.
Inuyasha quickly finished helping Kaede then sat back and sipped his own tea. The heat from it soothing his throat. Sango and Miroku feeling much the same.
"Kagome what kind of tea is this? Its very tasty?" Sango asked trying to break the awkward silence.
Miroku nodded his agreement as he drank more of the pale yellow liquid.
Inuyasha watched Kagome from the corner of his eye as he downed the rest of his tea. Noticing that she hadn't touched her own tea. "Kag's are you alright?"
"Its called Cineole." She whispered ignoring Inuyasha.
Sango nodded " well its good. You'll have to make it more often."
Miroku looked at the back of Kagome's head. Where had he heard that name before? He knew it meant something.
Suddenly Sango's cup rolled from her hand and fell to the floor. "Sango?" Inuyasha asked as he went to stand up , he swayed. "Hey..whats going on?"
Sango's eyes rolled in her head and she fell to her side. Miroku's Vision started to fade as he went to grab Sango's arm to pull her up. Slowly his arms and legs started to feel heavy. "Kagome, what tea did you give us again?"
Inuyasha stumbled , his feet dragging as he made his way towards Kagome.
"Cineole, it is derived from the eucalyptus leaf" She quickly stood up and turned around in time to see Miroku collapse next to Sango.
"Kag's...w-what have you done?" Inuyasha started to slurr as he fell to his knees.
"I'm sorry Inuyasha." She looked away "It's only temporary." was the last thing he heard before falling forward , his eyes closing.
Kagome kicked her cup as she walked across the room and grabbed her bow and arrows. Quickly she left her hut, thats when she realized she didn't know where she was to meet these Youkai. She walked further out into the woods and spread her rekai out the way Kaede had taught her too.
She gasped when she felt a barrier some miles away and the other half of the sacred jewel within. This wasn't good, but at least she knew where to go. She whispered a soft goodbye, then started off in that direction, one of her delicate hands grasping the the sacred jewel she wore around her neck.
~oOo~
**Aku~ means "Evil"
**Akumu~ means "Nightmare"
***Cineole is a real herb that is truly an extract derived from the eucalyptus leaf that is highly concentrated and is very acidic when ingested. It causes one to temporarily pass out, with only slight indigestion upon waking. FUN FACT!
A/N ~ OK thanks for reading! If you have any clues or idea as to whats going on or going to happen next i'd love to hear them! Give you a cookie if your right!! More Sesshy in the next Chapter! >:) R&R JaNe!
A/N~ Well hello again to all! I'm very happy people are enjoying my story! In fact I'm sooooo happy I've decided to go ahead and update early... cause I love my 2 new reviewers!! A HUGE thank you to * LoveinTheBattleField * & a special thanks to * VisceralMel * I loved your input! TY for appreciating my story telling! And yes yes i know and fully agree about good new stories being hard to find! I even do the exact same search as you! LOL Well TA TA and enjoy! :}
Disclaimer~~ ok I just realized that I haven't disclaimed anything thus far... so let it be KNOWN! I own absolutly NOTHING... but my plot and original characters! They be mine! Cause if I did own Inuyasha, Kagome would have been with Sesshy the whole time! <_<
~Warning~ some violent and slightly dark themes
Ch~4
Kaede barely blinked before all three demons were gone , taking Shippo with them. Clutching her wounded shoulder, blood freely running between her fingers , she forced herself to turn and start towards the village. As fast as she could she stumbled along. Her vision in her one good eye swimming in and out . She knew that if she didn't do something to stonch her blood loss soon, that she'd never make it back to speak with Kagome and the others.
Tears welled in her eye, both from pain and shear terror at what was to come, as she slowly and heavly leaned against a tree. Shaking her head to try and clear her vision she decided there was no time to waste! As long as she made it to the outskirts of the village and told someone, anyone about what happened it didn't matter what happened to her.
Out of nothing but pure determination and force of will, Kaede pulled herself along. She sighed in relief as the village came into view far in the distance. She pulled on near by tree's to propell herself forward as the woods grew sparcer and further apart. She could do this, she would do this! Shippo needed her! With her last breath if need be she would make sure the young youkai recieved help!
At first her swimming vision filled with small star burst, but as she forced herself on those small stars became huge explosions of white obstructing her sight. She let out a desperate cry as she stumbled and fell, not being able to catch herself. She fell harshly to the ground, landing roughly on her hurt shoulder. If only she were younger... stronger. She'd have made it there.
She struggled to get up. The village was right there! A mere 200 feet away... not so far away! Once more she collapsed with a grunt.
~ Shippo... I'm sorry, I be not strong enough ~ she whispered in her mind. Suddenly black started to encroach in on her splotchy white vision.
"Kaede!?!?"
She turned her head , surprised at the voice that met her ears. "I-Inu-yasha?"
"What happened?" He shouted as he landed next to her fallen form. He sniffed the air as he bent down and gently picked her up bridal style. Blood filled the air, but underneath all of that he could smell strange Youkai.. and Shippo.
" Where is the runt?"
Kaede grunted as he shifted her "K-Kagome... must speak.. Kag-om-e"
Inuyasha looked around once more before taking off towards the village.
~oOo~
"Yes, you Kagome. His beast want's you"
"Who's beast want's Lady Kagome may I ask?" Miroku asked as he moved the flap to Kagome's hut aside and entered. Looking from one woman to the other waiting for an answer.
Kagome blushed madly and Sango looked like a fish outta water for a moment before she collected herself.
"My good monk I would think you would understand how rude it is to listen to ones conversation without making yourself known." Sango repremanded with a stern look.
Kagome quickly came back to herself her blush fading as she retrieved another cup and filled it with tea handing it to the monk as he took his seat next to the fire. "Feeling better Miroku?" She asked quickly trying to change the subject, but to no avail.
Miroku sipped his tea nodding his thanks "Why yes I do and I did not mean to over hear anything. I woke up not to long ago in Lady Kaede's hut to find no one around. So naturally I assumed I'd find someone here. I was about to make my presence known when i accidentally overheard. Forgive this humble monk ladies , but now that I've heard those words I find myself concerned. Who's beast are we talking about?" He took another sip of tea. " Cause if this was Inuyasha's i do not believe it to be such a matter to be hidden." He finished once more looking from woman to woman.
Both girls exchanged a look, then Kagome sighed, her shoulders drooping slightly.
"Humble my ass" Sango hissed under her breath as she grabbed Miroku's tea from him glaring. "Kagome?" she looked to her friend.
"You were so out of it last night Miroku, you don't yet know what happened with Inuyasha."
Miroku smiled innocently as the slayer took his tea, holding his hands up. He looked to Kagome as she started to speak. " What did i miss?" He frowned.
"He mated Kikyo."
"He didn't!"
"HE DID THE IDIOT!"
"Sango, calm down. It's ok. Yes it hurts, but I will get over it. Over him." Sango sat back down, tho she still fumed. "It's just not right the way he treats you! You may have forgiven him but i haven't and truthfully I dont know if I'll ever be able to!"
"My good lady Sango, breathe. If our good friend here, Lady Kagome can look past his selfish and childish ways, maybe we should to. He is after all still a vital part of this group and stopping Naraku."
"I know" Sango sighed and slowly handed Miroku back his tea. "Thank you my dear lady Sango-"
"Dont start!"
"I wasn't starting anything Sango! Monk's honor!"
Kagome smiled at them gently. "So that still didn't answer my question about who's beast is after our dear friend?" At this Kagome blanched , nervously twisting her hands. " After the fight I had with Inuyasha last night , I went for a walk. And Sesshomaru's beast.. well he kissed me!" She quickly blurted.
Sango looked over to her friend smirking ~ good he didn't need to know what really happened. For if he did his hentai brain would explode!~
It was Miroku's turn to gasp and splutter on his tea. " HE KISSED YOU???" Kagome nodded in the affirmative.
"How was it?"
SLAM!
"HENTAI!" Sango screamed as she smacked him over the head sending his tea cup rolling across the floor hot liquid pooling. Miroku held his abused head.. " I'm sure you asked the same thing lady Sango! I mean he is a Taiyoukai.. I'm just curious!" He turned to look back at a bright red Kagome. "Speaking of wich why did he kiss you? Not that you're not beautiful Kagome but doesn't he dislike humans? It's just hard to comprehend."
"He was in heat"
Miroku's eye's almost bugged from his head, before a dreamy far off look crept into his eyes. " AHH.. to be lucky enough to go into heat."
"Lucky? say that to those Youkai who go through it! It's a curse!" Sango threw back at him.
"So how was it?" He asked once more sitting forward wiggling his eyebrows. Sango was about to hit him again when to both her and Miroku's surprise Kagome answered.
" Actually he was surprisingly tender."
"Never would have guessed." Miroku spoke rubbing his chin " He doesn't strike me as a gentle lover... he seems he would be agressive and passio-"
SMACK!
"You never learn do you?"
"Can you honestly say you don't picture him the same way Lady Sango?" Miroku pouted as he nursed a rather large lump on his head.
Sango was about to reply when Inuyasha flipped the door mat open and flew into the hut carrying a groaning and bleeding Kaede.
"Oh my what happened?" Sango screamed as the three occupents quickly stood freeing up enough room near the fire for Inuyasha to gently lay the elder miko down.
"Where is Shippo?" Kagome asked in panic as soon as she took note that the small fox kit wasn't anywhere to be seen.
"How am i supposed to know! I was with Kikyo when she suddenly told me to leave! That I was needed here! I was on my way back when i smelt the old womans blood! I couldn't make out much else cuz my damn senses are fading! FUCKING FULL MOON!"
Kagome quickly rummaged through her chest pulling out a bowl and filling it with water from a small pitcher, also grabbing some cloth and clean bandages she approached and kneeled next to Kaede.
"You said you couldn't make out much else Inuyasha? That means you did smell something.. what was it? And did Kaede say anything?" Miroku asked as the hanyou backed up. Kagome started to rip the older womans clothes to get better access to her wound.
"I smelt three demon's we don't know, and the runt. Kaede said she needed to speak with you Kagome! Thats all!"
Kaede groaned and cried out as Kagome clensed her wound " She's lost a lot of blood." Kagome went about her work , trying to save her mentor and friend. She couldn't let herself think about Shippo , she needed to keep her hands busy. But unfortunatly that didn't stop her eyes from welling with hot tears.
"Inuyasha, can you smell where this happened still?" Sango asked as she picked up hiraikotsu.
"Yeah"
"Ok take me there! We can see if we can find out anything!"
Inuyasha nodded and turned around bending so Sango could climb onto his back. " Where is Kirara?"
"She went hunting.. I don't know when she'll be back. Hurry we don't have time to waste!" And with that they were out the door and gone.
Miroku kneeled next to Kaede and Kagome. " I'm no healer but I'll do anything you need to help Lady Kaede."
Kagome only nodded as her tears finally spilt down her cheeks, and dripped from her chin. "I'm finished cleaning it. This is a horrible wound, I can heal it most of the way but it'll drain my energy. You'll have to bandage it when or if i pass out. And please.. don't let me fall into the fire if i do." Her voice quivered with each word she forced over her tongue and through her lips.
Miroku nodded his head as he moved closer to the young Miko.
Kagome closed her eyes as she went into herself , finally after finding her powers she slowly pulled them forward and out into her hands. Causing them to glow bright pink. With great care she moved them over the older womans wound. Miroku watched in awe as slowly the dark red of Kaede's muscle started to knit itself together.
The old Miko groaned but her eyes never opened . Kagome closed her eyes as sweat started to bead on her brow, then roll down her temple. Her hands shook with the effort to keep forcing her powers to care for another, in the neglect of their master.
"Kagome?" Miroku asked, concern showing clear on his face and lacing through his voice.
Kagome didn't respond . Slowly Kaede's muscle finished healing and pale pink shiny skin started to cover the exposed inner tissue. Kagome grunted with fatigue as layer upon layer of new fragile skin appeared to cover and protect .
The pink glow of her hands started to fade as her body started to sway from side to side, finally dying out all together. With an exhausted sigh Kagome fell back as her powers receded and pulled back deep inside of her. Miroku quickly and easily caught her as her world went black. The last thing she was aware of was someone calling her name.
"KAGOME"
~oOo~
Inuyasha landed in a fairly large clearing next to four small baskets left abandond. Herbs spilled about. Sango climbed down from his back and looked around. The hanyou crouched down next to the small puddle of blood not far from the baskets.
"It happened here. The runt was holding those." he waved a hand towards the fallen herbs " when the old woman was attacked. There were at least three demons, maybe more. FUCK!" He roared lashing out kicking a basket. "Why did this have to happen today? I can already fucking feel myself growing weaker!"
"Inuyasha calm down.. that won't get us anywhere. Are you sure we don't know these demons? I mean what are the odd's that they attacked today..And why take Shippo? And not kill Kaede? There is more to this then there appears."
Inuyasha walked around the perimeter of the clearing. " No I've never smelt these sick fucks before!" He changed direction going a little deeper into the woods. Coming back out to meet sango he screamed. " AHHHH...I can't fucking smell or sense where they went! Bastards!!" He growled as he slashed at a near by tree, an innocent bystander in his rage.
"Quickly Inuyasha we must get back. It's obvious we wont learn anything here. You said Kaede spoke about Kagome? We can only hope that she knows something."
"Sango, I don't know if the old bat will wake up. She's pretty badly beaten-"
"She will! Have some faith in Kagome! She wont let her die!" Sango declared heatedly.
Inuyasha's ears flattened back against his head "I hope your right Sango, I really fucking do."
~oOo~
Akuma stared down at the small kitsune child as his sister threw him harshly to the ground . "Careful Akumu, We need to keep him alive. At least for now."
The female smirked evily " Yes brother" as she backed away from the kit. Silently she crouched near one of the cold walls of the cave they were now inhabiting. She always hated this part, for she was never one to be patient.
"Aku"
"Yes brother?" the male sibling spoke up walking forward and bowing slightly to his elder sibling.
" I don't forsee the girl coming soon. He heart is much to weak and tender to allow the old human bitch to die." Akuma spoke menacingly a smirk twisting his full lips turning his handsome face into something grotesque. "I'm changing the game plan slightly. Go and retrieve our half of the jewel. "
"But brother.. is this wise?" Akumu questioned standing up and moving into place beside her brother Aku. Both younger siblings facing their older brother, waiting.
His smirk grew " The Miko's friends will not allow her come alone. She will wait, and take the right oppertunity to escape and seek us out. She would gladly sacrifice herself if that means her friends" he waved a clawed hand towards the child " or kit wont die , she is fool enough think she can save them on her own. I'm counting on it."
Aku's eyes lit up "By the time they realize she's gone they wont be able to follow her as quickly because the hanyou turns human tonight and once she crosses your barrier dear sister they will never be able to find her."
Akuma chuckled " that is correct. We can perform the ritual here, safely. And we can have some fun with our Miko."
Akumu grinned wickedly "Forgive me brother for questioning you."
Akuma stood from the stone ledge he had been occupying and in a flash was in front of his sister. Her eyes wide as he grabbed her face leaning down till his face was so close to hers his hot breath rolled over her skin. "All is forgiven sister, after all we have nothing but eachother. You need to trust me sweetling." He closed the space between them and kissed her forhead softly in mock affection, before quickly throwing her to the side.
She landed on the ground roughly and stayed there. Her red eyes downcast, long purple hair hiding her face.
Akuma now stood in front of his younger brother. " Aku.. go. And be quick."
"Yes brother."
~oOo~
Kagome felt like her head was being crushed. Blood pounding in her ears in tune with her heart beat. She groaned softly as she tried to open her eyes. They felt as if they had been glued shut.
"I think she's waking.. Hurry help her sit up!" Sango hissed.
Almost instantly Kagome felt warm soft hands grab her shoulders, one arm sliding down and around her back. Gently he helped her to a sitting position. "Careful Kagome. You used alot of energy." Inuyasha spoke softly.
"Inuyasha? Did you find Shippo?" She rasped, her throat and mouth dry. Slowly she opened her eyes the rest of the way.. what she saw only made her heart fall. The night sky shown outside of her window.
Miroku quickly poured her some water and handed it to Inuyasha. He brought it to her lips and they all watched as she choked on it at first but then slowly was able to drink the whole cup. Once she was finished Sango spoke up " No Kagome, we couldn't find him. Inuyasha and I went back to where they were attacked and nothing. We came back here and you had passed out. "
Tears welled and spilled once more down her face. "Is Kaede alright at least?" She turned her gaze from the window for the first time and was met with the warm brown eyes of a very human Inuyasha.
"Lady Kaede is fine. You did a very fine job of healing her. She even woke for a few minutes to relay a message from the demon named Akuma that took Shippo." As he said this Sango ,Inuyasha and himself shared a look of worry. Kagome didn't miss it.
"What, what does he want?"
"That's not important right now Kags. You need rest-"
Sango cut Inuyasha off "She has a right to know Inuyasha."
"Well it wont do any good but to upset her further! Cause she aint going!"
"Going where? What does this Youkai want?!" Kagome pushed herself away from the hanyou turned human and stared at her friends, blue eyes wide and desperate.
"Akuma wants you to come meet them alone and bring the shikon jewel half. He wants to trade Shippo for it."
"Them?"
"There were three Youkai, siblings."
"Oh" she grunted as she pulled fully out of Inuyasha's hold and tried to stand " Then i have to go."
Inuyasha stood up and glared at her " NO! It aint happening!"
Sango and Miroku sat there watching as Kagome's strength started to return in her anger, sorrow filling their hearts.
"Inuyasha i have to! Don't you get it!! It's my fault Shippo was out there.. i made him go! I'm his mother and he needs me! You CAN'T stop me Inuyasha!"
"LIKE HELL I CAN'T!!" He screamed as Kagome tried to make her way around him. He wrapped his arms around her, pinning her to his chest. "I may be human but I'm still stronger then you!"
Sango went to stand and help her friend but Miroku set his hand on her shoulder stopping her, shaking his head. "We all love Shippo. But he's a brave kit. He wouldnt want you to sacrifice yourself Kagome. These demons have some sort of plan. The plotted all this out, they want you to come alone. You'd be playing right into their clawed hands Lady Kagome!"
"I DON'T CARE!! HE NEED'S ME!"
Inuyasha continued to hold her and let her scream until she slowly started to stop fighting, then eventually hang limply in his arms as she wailed . Tears streaming down her face.
"We will find him Kagome. They wont kill him! They need him. And tomorrow when I'm hanyou again we will go searching for him." Kagome let him hold her, but she turned her head up looking at Sango. Asking for help.
Sango lowered her head as her own tears fell from her eyes, ashamed. "I'm sorry Kagome, but i agree with them"
Kagome slumped and slid out of Inuyasha's hold . "I see." was all she said. She didn't meet any of their eyes as she crawled over to Kaede. The old Miko was breathing heavly, her chest rapidly rising and falling. "She has a fever.. I need herbs to fix it." She whispered.
"Ok where are they?" Inuyasha asked sadly , his heart breaking as he watched Kagome wallow in pity accepting her defeat.
Kagome shook her head. "Not here, they are in Kaede's hut."
"I'll go with Kagome and help her" Sango volunteerd rising to stand and wait next to the door.
Kagome knew what that really ment ~ I'll watch her and make sure she doesn't run off~
Kagome rose and without looking at anyone exited the hut. Silently they made their way to the older Miko's hut. Entering, it only took Kagome a few minutes to grab what she needed. But before she could exit Sango touched her shoulder gently " Kagome.. You know I love Shippo. We just can't let you run off alone." She whispered.
"I know Sango"
With that said and herbs in hand they made their way back to Kagome's hut. They entered in silence. Kagome made quick work of brewing a small batch of tea for Kaede that would help with pain and reduce her fever. "Inuyasha, Can you take this cloth and drip this tea into her mouth for me please? Make sure she drinks it all?"
"Sure thing Kags" he whispered softly. It seemed they were all to ashamed and sad to speak much louder then in hushed voices.
"Does anyone else want tea?" Kagome asked voice monotone. " I can make a fresh pot."
"Yes please Lady Kagome" Miroku smiled weakly and Sango nodded.
Inuyasha also nodded as he dipped one end of the cloth into the dark green tea and carefull squeezed it into the sleeping Kaede's mouth.
Kagome rinsed out the pot then slow gathered her tea and started about making it. Quickly enough she pulled it from the fire and poured four cups. She handed them out to each of her friends then sat back down with her own cup, once more staring out of the window turned away from her friends.
Inuyasha quickly finished helping Kaede then sat back and sipped his own tea. The heat from it soothing his throat. Sango and Miroku feeling much the same.
"Kagome what kind of tea is this? Its very tasty?" Sango asked trying to break the awkward silence.
Miroku nodded his agreement as he drank more of the pale yellow liquid.
Inuyasha watched Kagome from the corner of his eye as he downed the rest of his tea. Noticing that she hadn't touched her own tea. "Kag's are you alright?"
"Its called Cineole." She whispered ignoring Inuyasha.
Sango nodded " well its good. You'll have to make it more often."
Miroku looked at the back of Kagome's head. Where had he heard that name before? He knew it meant something.
Suddenly Sango's cup rolled from her hand and fell to the floor. "Sango?" Inuyasha asked as he went to stand up , he swayed. "Hey..whats going on?"
Sango's eyes rolled in her head and she fell to her side. Miroku's Vision started to fade as he went to grab Sango's arm to pull her up. Slowly his arms and legs started to feel heavy. "Kagome, what tea did you give us again?"
Inuyasha stumbled , his feet dragging as he made his way towards Kagome.
"Cineole, it is derived from the eucalyptus leaf" She quickly stood up and turned around in time to see Miroku collapse next to Sango.
"Kag's...w-what have you done?" Inuyasha started to slurr as he fell to his knees.
"I'm sorry Inuyasha." She looked away "It's only temporary." was the last thing he heard before falling forward , his eyes closing.
Kagome kicked her cup as she walked across the room and grabbed her bow and arrows. Quickly she left her hut, thats when she realized she didn't know where she was to meet these Youkai. She walked further out into the woods and spread her rekai out the way Kaede had taught her too.
She gasped when she felt a barrier some miles away and the other half of the sacred jewel within. This wasn't good, but at least she knew where to go. She whispered a soft goodbye, then started off in that direction, one of her delicate hands grasping the the sacred jewel she wore around her neck.
~oOo~
**Aku~ means "Evil"
**Akumu~ means "Nightmare"
***Cineole is a real herb that is truly an extract derived from the eucalyptus leaf that is highly concentrated and is very acidic when ingested. It causes one to temporarily pass out, with only slight indigestion upon waking. FUN FACT!
A/N ~ OK thanks for reading! If you have any clues or idea as to whats going on or going to happen next i'd love to hear them! Give you a cookie if your right!! More Sesshy in the next Chapter! >:) R&R JaNe!