InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Demon's Heart and Ultimate Sacrifice (Kag/Sess) ❯ Intrusion ( Chapter 7 )

Naraku laughed to himself. He had been angry when Sesshoumaru had taken the young priestess from him. But now he could hardly believe the events that were unfolding before him. He had sent his insects to spy on Sesshoumaru. The very idea that the great lord of the western lands, had begun to show emotion towards the priestess amused him. What a disgrace, he thought to himself. However, he now had new problems to deal with. If Lord Sesshoumaru felt any emotion towards her, he would be that much harder to deal with in battle over her. Naraku began contemplating his plans of action.

He of course could attempt to take her again, but brute force would be pointless against such a powerful demon. Any puppet or lowly demon he could conger up would be quick work for Sesshoumaru. He had noticed that the Lord now called the priestess by name. He also noted that neither she nor his charge had left his castle unguarded. InuYasha now posed a problem as well. Naraku had seen him strike his brother. While Naraku knew that InuYasha did not have the ability to use his sword to its fullest extent, his power grew ten fold when he transformed into a full demon. If both brothers decided to join together, retrieving the priestess would be nearly impossible. His eye's narrowed as he began to formulate a new plot. He had to turn the brothers against each other, and make sure the human girl was involved.

He needed a test…he had to know just how far Lord Sesshoumaru was willing to go to protect this human.

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Miroku and Sango sat in the grass and watched as InuYasha worked with his Tetsusaiga. It was obvious to them both that his strength was improving. He was wielding it with much more ease than before. The monk's thoughts had been lost in Kagome and Sesshoumaru. After speaking with his imp, he was more convinced than ever that Kagome was better off at his castle. The very fact that Sesshoumaru would send his imp to inform them of Kagome's condition said a lot. But that he called her by name truly surprised him. It was not in Sesshoumaru's nature to show that kind of respect towards a human, though Miroku knew that Kagome could have that kind of affect on people. She was the only one that could get through to InuYasha in his most stubborn moods.

As he sat there, he became very aware of Sango's presence. He reached over and took her hand. Every time he made such a gesture a look of shock swept over her face. Perhaps I shouldn't have allowed my hands to wonder on so many occasions, mused the monk. Though as tempted as he still was, he was determined to show Sango the respect she deserved.

It was his full intention to marry Sango, if they defeated Naraku before his wind tunnel destroyed him.

He had been holding back from her. As much as he desired to hold her and declare his love, he couldn't bear the thought of leaving her, should he not get to Naraku in time. It would not be fair to let her love him, and then leave her all alone. She had dealt with enough pain in her life.

Sango was again surprised at Miroku's affectionate gesture. He took her hand as they sat in the grass together. She had a feeling that the monk was up to something, yet he had held her so tightly while she cried for her losses. Not only had he held her, but he cried for her. That touched Sango very deeply. And he had not once laid a hand on her in an inappropriate way since then. In fact, every time she looked at him, she saw a deeply passionate look in his eyes. It was as though he desperately wanted something that he could not get, or to say something that he could not say. Regardless, he had made her feel better. Having him at her side, made Sango suddenly feel alive. As though she had a purpose and reason to go on. Feeling his hand in hers made her feel very happy all of the sudden. A smile crept across her face, and she turned to him only too see that he too was smiling. Though his smile seemed to be a direct result of hers. "Hey, if you two are going to get all lovey-dovey do it somewhere else" InuYasha's voice boomed. They both looked at him with crimson cheeks. "I'm trying to get work done here, and you two are sitting on the grass smiling like idiots." Sango jumped to her feet and went to find Kilala and Shippou.

Miroku approached InuYasha. "InuYasha, I have been giving some thought to Sesshoumaru and Kagome. I truly believe she is safe there. Your brother is not someone who would bother sending word to you, yet he did. He also refers to Kagome by name…something not at all in his character to do. I believe he intends her no harm." InuYasha knew that Miroku's words were meant to be a comfort, but the thought of Sesshoumaru warming up to Kagome worried him almost as much as him despising her. And what if he brought her back? Naraku still desired to have Kagome for reasons he didn't even want to entertain. The safest thing for her to do is go back to her own time. But InuYasha can't even get to her, let alone get her back to that safety. Speaking of her era, her family was probably beginning to get worried about her. If he didn't master the Tetsusaiga soon, it was going to be his responsibility to tell her family that she had been kidnapped by an evil demon, then kidnapped away from him by an equally evil demon. While he sat around and did nothing to stop it.

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Kagome was worried about facing Sesshoumaru the next morning. Though she had thought she detected some amusement in his voice the night before, she had a feeling the demon would not take kindly to being laughed at by a human. And with his sensitive ears, there is no way he did not hear her fit of laughter after he walked out of the room. She could contain it no more. Seeing him attempting to hold onto his demon pride, with an indignant look was amusing to her. Especially, when she had noted that he had been unable to hold that look, once he glanced at her. The very fact that he did not strike her down then and there, told her that even the great lord Sesshoumaru was capable of tolerance. And just maybe, he even had a sense of humor.

She joined Rin in the dinning room, only to discover that Sesshoumaru was there as well. This had been the first time she had seen him there. Though he did not eat human food, he sat with them while they ate. She suspected it was a matter of pride. By being there in her presence, he was letting her know that he was not going to hide from her and allow such a trivial thing to bother him. "Today I will allow you to take Rin outside. However, I and my servants will be keeping a watchful eye on you both."

Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru. He held his usual emotionless face. Kagome could only assume, he did not wish a repeat of yesterday. She was certain that she and Rin would never be out of his sight and never in any danger. The two girls walked through the grass hand in hand. Kagome really enjoyed Rin. What a strange child. It was as if she knew nothing evil. Her parents had been killed and she had been beaten by villagers. She had even been killed herself and yet she had a constant smile on her face. And her love for the Lord Demon was very powerful.

Though Kagome did not understand many of her priestess powers, she could defiantly feel the strong love that Rin felt for Sesshoumaru. Kagome watched as Rin began to chase a butterfly. She then noticed a movement near a tree. After focusing her eyes she noticed Jaken was there. Most likely ordered by Sesshoumaru to keep watch over them. She did not like the little demon. He always had a scowl on his face and talked down to Rin every chance he got. After several hours of playing, picking flowers and running through the grass; Kagome grabbed Rin's hand and informed the girl that it was time to eat. Rin snatched up the Crown of Flowers that Kagome had woven together for her. She couldn't wait to show Lord Sesshoumaru the beautiful gift she had been given. As though he had been watching them, Sesshoumaru was waiting for them just inside the castle. Kagome could not believe the look on his face when Rin rushed towards him with her crown. His eye's went very wide, as though he were afraid Rin were about to ask him to put on the beautiful crown. Kagome clamped her hand over her mouth, in order to keep her laughter inside. She had never believed she would see such a look on his face. "Lord Sesshoumaru, look at the pretty crown Kagome made for Rin." Instantly his face went back to normal, as if he had been filled with relief. Sesshoumaru glanced at Kagome; something in her face told him that once again he had become the subject of her amusement.