InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Feudal Vacation; Secrets Revealed! ❯ Completion of the Shikon Jewel, Part 1; Leila's Plight ( Chapter 3 )

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Completion of the Shikon Jewel!

Part One; Leila's Plight

Well, here's chapter 3! I hope you like it, and don't forget to review!

By the by, this chapter has some sexual references in it, and some suggestions of rape. Therefore if this offends you in any way, or you are under the age of… I'll say 13... Please leave. Thank You!

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"Leila, keep up!" Kagome yelled.

"Kagome, I don't know how you do it! Walking all the time like this, I'd go absolutely nuts!" Leila exclaimed.

"Actually, Inu Yasha carried me a lot of the time until I got used to it," Kagome said.

Leila looked at Inu Yasha with a pleading look. "Oh no! Don't even think it! I am NOT carrying you!" Inu Yasha yelled.

"Oh I see…" Leila said slyly.

"You see what?" Inu Yasha asked, cautiously.

"Riding on your back is something only Kagome is allowed to do. Well, I understand. I'll tough it out." Leila winked at Kagome.

Miroku smiled at Inu Yasha's face. It was clear that what Leila had said was true, but Inu Yasha was making a valiant, (but failing), effort to make it seem as though it wasn't. Sango was looking troubled, however, so Miroku turned his attention to her.

"Sango, what is it that bothers you?" he asked.

"Well, Inu Yasha's brother, Sesshomaru, will try to take Kagome away in the night. I can feel it. Trust me, my instincts are always correct." Sango said, worriedly.

"Well then," Inu Yasha said, stopping, "We'll make camp for tonight, and watch over the girls."

"Well, you get first shift Inu Yasha!" Shippo yelled.

Inu Yasha grabbed his collar. "No shifts. We all watch."

Miroku and Shippo groaned.

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Inu Yasha sat in a tree watching over Kagome, Leila, and Sango, while Miroku and Shippo watched for any signs of Sesshomaru. He marveled at how beautiful human women were. They were so true to their emotions, showing them directly on their sleeves- something Inu Yasha could never afford to do. He damned his demon heritage, but then took it back. For if not for his being a hanyou, they would already be dead.

He continued gazing at Kagome's sleeping form until he heard two screams. A pink gaseous cloud filled the air and Inu Yasha fell out of the tree, unconscious. Meanwhile three little youkais pondered over which one to take. In the end they decided to take all three. They arrived at the manor and addressed their master in his study.

"Master Sesshomaru, we have the girl," one of them said.

"Good, now take her to my chambers. I will be with her in a few moments," Sesshomaru replied.

"Yes master," they said and went to ponder over which one to put in which room. In the end they decided, (my gosh, but that phrase is in this chapter a lot!), to put the little brunette in their master's chambers, and the other two in the guest rooms.

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"Inu Yasha slow down!" Miroku cried, attempting to keep up with the hanyou. They had fought off several demons, two of which were carrying shards of the Shikon Jewel. They now had only two shards left, and Inu Yasha knew where they were.

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It's heard on the wind and the wings of summer

Softly it sings Ta-loo Ta-lee.

Echoing sweetly as we once wondered,

Where can we find the answers we seek?

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Leila sang the song softly to herself. It was an old Irish song her grandmother had sung to her when she was young. She still sang it when she needed comfort, and right now, she definitely needed some comfort.

She had awaken to find herself in the most elaborately decorated room. However that fact gave her little comfort. She was in a strange house, in a strange room, and there was probably a man- a very rich man- waiting to come into the room and… She couldn't- wouldn't- think any more about it. Instead she continued the song.

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So sweetly its melody shows the secret,

To all with a broken heart to heal.

It's found in the dreams of the child that seeks it,

The end of the rainbow is always so near.

Look to the sky when your heart feels like flying,

Race with the clouds 'til the sun sets.

Look deep inside, when it's joy that ye seek,

It is waiting when you but believe.

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Sesshomaru walked down the hall, and stopped outside his room. He had his hand on the door knob when he froze. Someone was singing. His dog-like sense of hearing told him it was coming from inside his room. But… that wasn't Kagome's voice. He opened the door silently and entered the room, shutting it, silently, behind him. Luckily she didn't notice and continued the song.

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When looking through eyes of imagination,

All that surrounds you blossoms anew.

From fields of clover to sweet carnation,

The colors of life now burst into view.

So tarry a while in this land enchanted,

Found in that place deep inside.

There you'll find peace,

There you'll find joy.

It is easy when you but believe,

Open your eyes and believe.

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Leila stopped singing and smiled. That song always helped.

"Very good, my dear. Where did learn that song?" Sesshomaru said from his place in the doorway.

Leila whipped around and gasped at Sesshomaru's appearance. Was that real fur? The first thought that flew through her mind was, He's absolutely gorgeous! However, then she remembered that he was the one who kidnapped her, and scowled.

Sesshomaru fought back the urge to laugh. He knew she was trying to scowl, but it looked to him more like she was pouting. Instead he moved forward. Noticing how she seemed to draw back into her self and begin shaking he stopped and smirked. Humans always were pathetic and weak, he thought. He continued his advances.

"You- you kidnapped me! You- must be Sesshomaru! Where are Kagome and Sango?" she demanded, bravely. Shesshomaru stopped in his tracks. Leila chuckled sardonically. "Did the great Lord Sesshomaru make a mistake and grab the wrong girl? Heh, most kidnappers get a good picture of the person they're after before taking them. But I suppose you wouldn't have known that I was traveling with that handsome younger brother of yours, would you?" On the outside, Leila was a brave miko, standing up to her first enemy, but on the inside she was trembling like a leaf.

Sesshomaru took one step toward her and saw that familiar and ever-so-satisfying emotion flicker through her eyes- FEAR. He grinned and was at her side in a flash of silver. He put one clawed finger to her throat and began tracing a thin line- tracing, but not cutting. Leila's fit of trembling began anew, only more violent.

"I could kill you in seconds and rid myself of your burdensome company," he said into her ear, his breath ruffling her hair, "But, I think I shall keep you around. You may watch as your friends die, one-by-one, and then you shall become my…personal friend." He smirked when she grimaced and shuddered.

"You might as well just take me now, and be done with it!" Leila screamed turning so that he could see the hatred burning in her tear filled eyes.

He slammed her against the wall and kissed her fiercely. "That could be arranged," he said when they pulled apart.

"You filthy, vile creature! Get your disgusting, blood stained paws off of me! I loathe you, you horrible, horrible man! You- you YOUKAI!" she spat at him, crumbling into sobs. His hands on her wrists were the only thing holding her up.

He could only gaze down at her for a moment, before he scooped her into his arms and held her. Never had he felt this emotion before… it was a mixture of guilt, sympathy, and- something else. He couldn't decipher what this feeling was, but it seemed the only way to satisfy it was to hold her and offer her some sort of comfort.

"Please… just let me be. Leave me alone!" she said half heartedly.

Sesshomaru set her down on the bed and stood in front of her, towering over her. "Very well. I will leave you for now, but I shall return. Try to get your emotions under control and your head cleared before I get back." And with that said, he turned and left the room in a flurry of speed.

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So that was it… for now! After all there are still two or three parts left- I haven't decided which. So, who wants a spoiler from… Part Two; A Look Into Sesshomaru's Mind! Here it is.

"It was all a lie. He knew it was. But he had to tell her something!"

There it was! Intriguing, no? Probably not, but read it anyways, please! TTFN!