InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Love Nearly Forgotten ❯ Reunion ( Chapter 6 )

Author's Note: Ok I understand that I am bringing the characters a bit OOC... I understand that the concept of graves and such had to be explained to Inuyasha early on in the series...and I know that Sesshomaru isn't that obsessive...but I want him to be so there lol... I only changed it a bit... If you don't like it let me know... not that it will affect the way I write, but I do want to know who is not happy and why so in future fics (if there are any) I know to be more careful. Yes and please review even if you can't get past the second sentence...tell me... I thank those who do post and review. It means a lot, and as you may know if you ask a question I will answer and perhaps add a little(not change but add/elaborate) to the story to fit it. So have fun ripping the thing to shreds lol.

Rating: R for coarse language and adult situations (not a lemon...I don't consider it very limey either)

A Love Nearly Forgotten

Ch: 6 Reunion

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"Very well Naraku, I will accept your offer." Schala said. She was not sure what this demon had planned, but she did not enjoy the thought of watching her beloved Inuyasha die. `It does not matter what he has planned. This Naraku does not know what he is doing.' She thought to herself. After all, if the fragment did what it was supposed to do; she could kill the demon without thinking twice of it.

"I am glad we have an agreement." The demon replied contentedly as he vanished from where he had been, and reappeared by the tomb's door. "Shall I help you inside?" He asked. When the woman only nodded, Naraku forced the door open and stepped inside. Once within the small chamber of the tomb, he walked over to the still form lying in the center of the room. Holding the small fragment in his hand, he brought it down upon her stomach. The jewel began to glow faintly, and disappeared. "Well, I believe my job is done here." He said lowly to himself, and then vanished. As soon as the demon had left, Schala came to her still body's side. Once she had confirmed the jewel's location, she closed her eyes. A jolt of energy ran through her body, and a pulse of energy shook the tomb.

When her eyes opened once more, she found herself staring at the ceiling. Sitting up, she looked down at herself. No longer could she see the ground through her own form, but instead milky white skin met her gaze. Immediately she turned her attention towards her precious child, closing her eyes in an attempt to find its presence. It was there, and as the demon had promised it had remained dormant. Sighing in relief, she attempted to stand. It had been some time, but her muscles seemed to remember. `I am no human' she reminded herself. Of course her body would work as it always had, as if nothing had happened.

`I need to find something to wear' she thought to herself, looking down at the tattered rags that had once made up a dress. Glancing around the small room, she noticed a chest by the door. `Ah, my dear Inuyasha. You have saved me the trouble of looking for my possessions.' She thought. The hanyou had apparently placed all of her belongings in the tomb with her. "I suppose human rituals can be useful." she said and shrugged as she walked over to the chest. Breaking the magical seal protecting the contents from the passage of time, she opened the chest and found something to wear.

She first pulled out a pair of black leggings that had been made from the skin of a black bear, and a top of the same make that laced up the front. She looked at these and sighed, `Inuyasha had made these for me…' she thought sadly, knowing that he would never do such a thing for her again. She shook her head, `Now is not the time to be thinking of such things,' she berated herself, and then continued to pull things from the chest.

Along with her clothes she pulled a pair of black boots that would reach just below her knees, as well as her sword and matching dagger. They had been given to her by her father, and had been her mother's. She also pulled another black piece of clothing, a cloak, which had also been made by Inuyasha since he had a bad habit of ruining them.

At the very bottom of the chest she found a small box containing four pendants. Each one was made of silver, and held a different color stone, Green, red, blue, and yellow in the center of each one with a symbol unique to each one. `It is finally time to put these to use' she thought to herself, adding them to the pile of things she would take with her.

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"I can't believe you guys! Stopping will only make it harder to find her!" Inuyasha yelled from under the mass of wards Miroku had placed upon him.

"If we don't rest, we will be in no condition to help Kagome." Miroku calmly stated, trying his best not to laugh. Night had begun to fall, and after their confrontation earlier they were in sad shape. It had taken all they had left to subdue Inuyasha. "Now be quiet, Sango and Shippou are trying to sleep." The monk said as he tapped the hanyou on the head with his staff.

"If you let me go you won't have to worry about it!" Inuyasha growled.

"Not a chance, when it comes time to save Kagome I want you to be well rested. Now get some sleep" Miroku replied hitting Inuyasha with his staff again, only much harder.

"Cut that out you bastard!"

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Kagome now sat at the base of a large tree, not far from Sesshomaru. He had done nothing but stare off into space all night. Kagome sighed, `what did I do to deserve this? It's bad enough I get kidnapped, again, and now I'm stuck here with Inuyasha's stupid, arrogant, mean, cruel... and above everything else evil brother.' She thought heatedly. If she knew where she was she would have left by now, but unfortunately she was completely lost. `What I don't understand is why he is taking orders from that ghost, spirit thing... it just isn't like Sesshomaru.' She pondered this for a moment as she looked up at the demon lord sitting in the tree next to her, and almost fell over when she found him staring right back.

"What do you want woman?" He sneered.

Kagome waved her arms in defense "Nothing! Nothing at all, I was umm… just making sure you were still there." She quickly replied and averted her eyes.

"Why?" Sesshomaru looked at the girl questioningly.

"I don't want to be attacked by demons you baka!" Kagome snapped, but immediately covered her mouth wishing she had never said anything. The demon lord's eyes flared red, and he was quickly on the ground next to her. His hand clasped around her neck.

"You shall not speak to me in such a manner! I would kill you now if I had not promised the lady to protect you!" Sesshomaru growled as he tightened his grip, only enough to frighten the girl more. If he killed her, Schala would most likely cast him out and never allow him to return. He hated being controlled, but this could not be helped. Quickly, he let the girl go and jumped back into his tree. If he stayed too close he knew she would be dead.

Kagome rubbed her neck, `I'll have to remember to thank this lady whatever later... if she doesn't kill me herself. I hope she comes back soon. It's almost morning, and I didn't get any sleep. Oh well... I'm so tired.' Kagome thought, pulling her knees up and hugged them. `Inuyasha... I hope you are alright.' She thought as she drifted off to sleep; too tired to care about the demon nearby.

"Stupid human is finally asleep." Sesshomaru said to himself as he looked off into the distance, noting the rising sun. `She should be... ' his thoughts were cut short by an odd scent, and it was approaching fast. Quickly he leapt from his branch, ready to kill anything that dared to challenge him.

"Relax Sesshomaru, I am no enemy." A familiar voice came from ahead, "I thank you for protecting the girl." The voice said as its owner stepped into view.

"Schala." The demon whispered, unable to believe what he was seeing. She was alive. Did she give up the child so Inuyasha's human female would remain safe? The thought confused him, granted he did not enjoy the thought of the lady carrying Inuyasha's pup. But he knew how much that pup meant to Schala, and it angered him to think that she would give it up so a human might live. "The pup..?" was all he managed to say.

Schala only shook her head, "The pup is fine, I am using one of the jewel shards to keep it dormant. I have heard this girl can see the shards, and no doubt she will see mine. Perhaps I can convince her not to say anything... I will give it to her when I am finished with it. That should keep her quiet." She assured her friend. She knew she had promised the demon Naraku the shard, and she did not enjoy breaking her word, but she knew this Naraku was no good and it did not matter for he would be dead soon enough.

Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed, "Are you going to keep that?" he asked, pointing to her neck. "If Inuyasha has another what is such a thing to you?"

Schala looked confused for a moment as she raised a hand to meet the curve of her neck. She had forgotten about Inuyasha's mark, the mark that claimed her as his. She remembered the day he had put it there for the first time. She had healed it, not understanding what it meant to him. After much yelling; she finally understood. She allowed him to mark her again, and that time had let it scar. Both her own people and demons mate for life, but to Inuyasha she had died. Their ties had been severed then. This demon claiming mark was no longer needed, and she knew it could no longer remain. "Yes, of course Sesshomaru. You are right." She paused for a moment, hiding her face from view as she fought the oncoming tears. "It is nothing now." she said quietly as she placed her hand over it, gently tracing over it one last time. Then closed her eyes and allowed it to fade away. "Now then, it is nearly morning. Shouldn't you be getting back to your companions? I believe you have been kept from them long enough." She almost cheerfully said; her face lighting up as if nothing had happened.

"What is it you are planning Schala?" Sesshomaru asked warily.

"I plan to travel with this girl and her companions until Sladen is destroyed." Schala simply replied.

"You will be traveling with Inuyasha, you realize that do you not?"

"Yes I am aware that he will be with them. This human is his mate; he would not leave her alone." Schala stated as if the girl's relationship with Inuyasha did not bother her. "He will be looking for her, and I do not think it wise of you to stay. It will only result in one of your childish arguments, and I will not have it here."

"Hmph, Very well. I only hope you understand the position you are placing yourself in. I will be leaving now." Sesshomaru said as he turned to leave.

"Sesshomaru..." Schala said timidly.

"What is it?" he stopped, not looking back.

"Take this, and promise me you will always wear it." Schala whispered, pulling the yellow stoned of the four pendants from her cloak.

The demon lord turned to see what it was she was referring to. "Why is this necklace so important?" He asked.

"You will understand soon, please promise me." She begged.

Sesshomaru accepted the object, and placed it around his neck. He did not understand her request, but he knew she would not have asked if it had not been of importance. "Very well, I will wear it always. I trust in you, so it must be important." He said and turned to leave again. "I will not be gone as long as before. Now that you have your body back, perhaps you will consider my earlier offer?" He asked hopefully. When she only nodded, he nodded in response and left.

Schala watched her friend leave. `He will make someone a fine mate, but I do not believe it to be myself.' She thought to herself, but then brushed it aside. `This is not time to be thinking of such things. I must see to the girl.' She thought. Making her way over to the human's side, she settled herself on a nearby rock. She would not be so cruel as to wake the poor girl, but unfortunately she already had.

Stretching, Kagome yawned and looked around. She was startled to find a young woman in odd clothing looking at her. "Who are you? And where did Sesshomaru go?" She asked.

"I am Schala, and Sesshomaru had other things to attend to." Schala answered. "Now then when you are ready, we will start towards the road."

Kagome nodded, "Alright, I am ready now, but... can I ask you something?" She asked.

"Ask what you like."

"Weren't you...umm different last night?" Kagome asked, looking down into her lap.

"Ah yes I was in spirit at that time, but as you can see I am flesh and blood now. Shall we be going?" Schala said quickly. She had no desire to explain her entire life's history to this girl. As they started off towards the road, the human began asking more questions.

"Did elves really live here? Are you an elf? Do you know what happened to all of the Elves that lived here?" Kagome's questions seemed to mingle together into one jumbled mass of words.

"They left, why?"

"Just curious," Kagome said quickly. `I'm beginning to sound like Shippou, asking so many questions like that.' She thought to herself, but then lost any other thought when she felt a strange presence beside her. Looking over at the woman traveling at her side, she saw what it was she had sensed. It was a shard imbedded within the woman's stomach. `Is this the shard we heard about?' Kagome wondered. She opened her mouth to ask, but quickly stopped herself. `It might not be a good idea to ask without Inuyasha with me. I've already been nearly killed twice. She may think I want to take it from her and try to defend it by killing me.' Kagome thought. `No I will wait until Inuyasha and the others are with me. Just in case.' With her mind made up she turned her thoughts to the woman's odd appearance. She was wearing different clothes from when they had first met the night before, although her hair remained in its loose braid and she still wore the blue stoned circlet. At her side she carried the most beautiful sword Kagome had ever seen. Kagome had never encountered such attire in all of her travels through Feudal Japan.

Schala felt the human's heavy stare. "May I ask what you are staring at?" She asked.

Kagome snapped from her trance, "Ahh… umm I'm sorry, I didn't mean to stare. That is a very pretty sword. I've never seen one like it." She said quickly as to not offend.

"That is because it did not come from here." Schala answered simply.

"Where is it from?"

Schala stopped and placed a hand on her hip, "Does it really matter?"

"No, I'm sorry. I must seem very nosy." Kagome turned away and quickly kept walking.

Schala smiled, and followed. She liked this girl, but she wasn't about to tell her everything yet. A crash in the trees ahead made the human girl, Kagome, stop yet again. "That would be Inuyasha." Schala said.

"How do you know?" Kagome asked curiously.

"You might say he is an old friend, and from the sound of things he isn't happy." Schala answered.

Kagome nodded, "Well he did say he has been here before, it's good to hear that he had a friend." She said happily.

"Kagome!" Inuyasha could be heard screaming not far away.

"Inuyasha! I'm over here!" Kagome called back.

Inuyasha heard Kagome respond, and was relieved that she seemed to be alright. `I wonder how she got away.' He thought. Jumping through the trees with his friends not far behind, he leapt into the clearing where Kagome stood. "Kagome are you alright? How..." His question stalled in his throat when he saw the figure standing next to her.

"Hello Inuyasha, it has been some time" Schala said casually.

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Here is Chapter 6. Please, reviews are very helpful to me. I don't require them, and will continue either way. But I would really like to hear what people think… even if you don't like it.