InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Night Both Would Remember ❯ Hakudoushi's Cunning and Sesshoumaru's Revenge ( Chapter 12 )

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Turtlequeen2: Where are you people at? I don’t like to gripe about reviews, but it seems as though this story has non-existent likers here.

Vbollman: Perhaps we are late too often? Maybe they just don’t like you. *shrugs and says in sarcasm*

Turtlequeen2: *gasps* Seriously?!

Kagura: -rolls eyes- No, she means that you are the reason that no one likes to review for any story. *dripping sarcasm*

Vbollman: Thanks Witch. Confuse her more why don’t you!

Turtlequeen2: O.O You’re serious?!

Kagura: …and I thought the hanyou was slow…

Vbollman: Tell me about it. Do me a favor, Kagura and flick your fan at her and put her out of her misery.

Turtlequeen2: What the hell is that supposed to mean?!

Kagura: *smirks* Well…as much as I would like to do that, she does help out me and Sesshoumaru’s scenes…

Vbollman: Sorry about that. I write those ones. Anyways...

Turtlequeen2: What?! That’s a total lie! *glares*

Sesshoumaru: *walks in* What are you women going on about again? *emotionless*

Kagura: Ah, Sesshoumaru love. I was just trying to figure out what scene these two were going to put us in…

Turtlequeen2: *still mad* You’re just hafta wait then!

WARNING: SOME FLUFF BETWEEN SESSHOUMARU AND KAGURA!

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Chapter 13

Hakudoushi’s Cunning and Sesshoumaru’s Revenge

******With Hakudoushi******

Hakudoushi sought to use Kagura and Kanna’s actions to his advantage in his own ways to take out Naraku. He arrived at his master’s castle in deep thought. How would he carry this out?

It was obvious that they needed to find a way to keep the Wind Witch away from Naraku. Because of her growing relationship with the Inu Taiyoukai, he knew that Kagura would not be able to hide her thoughts for much longer. This would result in his and Kanna’s plans failing to defeat their “father.” As he walked into the hut that he was staying in for the time being, he absentmindedly tossed a large emerald from one hand to the other.

“Kuso!” He shouted into the stillness, throwing the jewel away from him. “How did I get myself stuck with having to protect that bitch?” he cursed under his breath. Searching for the jewel, he had found it in four different pieces. It was then, that an idea hit him.

“If we can convince Kagura to bind herself to the Inu brothers with these stones long enough for Naraku to be taken care of, not only would it give her a reason to stay away from Naraku, but if we can convince the miko to join the bind, it will also protect Kagura’s heart,” Hakudoushi paced as he tried to work his way through this problem.

Kanna watched from the shadows before making herself known. “Hakudoushi, how does that protect her heart?” she questioned, her voice not betraying any real need for an answer.

Akago, in her arms, snorted in contempt. “Kanna, we just have to convince Naraku that he can destroy the Miko with the corrupt power of the emerald joining with the power of the Shikon shards.”

“Of course, we also have to convince him that it was all his idea,” Hakudoushi added in a smirk.

******With Sesshoumaru-Tachi and Inu-Tachi******

The Inu-Tachi was currently sitting with the Wind Witch, trying to make sense out of Sesshoumaru and Kagura’s newly revealed relationship.

Kagome smiled gently at the rest of the group’s friendly talks with Naraku’s incarnation, but still couldn’t get over what happened with Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha earlier. From Sesshoumaru singing Rin to sleep to Inuyasha being near tears. It was all too unimaginable.

“I’m worried about Inuyasha,” Kagome sighed suddenly, stopping all conversation as they all turned to her.

“Why do you say so, Kagome-sama?” Miroku asked.

“Didn’t you notice his expression before he left?” Kagome inquired. “He looked like he was in shock. I’m thinking it was because of the gentleness that Sesshoumaru showed Rin-chan. Maybe it brought back memories for him. Or maybe he envies Rin because of the closeness they share compared to their relationship as of now,” Kagome explained in thought.

“I never thought of it in that way. It makes more sense,” Sango sighed. “I noticed as well.”

Kagura, who was paying attention to the whole conversation, took this information in. Then something struck her. Inuyasha was going to be her brother, meaning that perhaps this info would be helpful for her in the future.

“I could understand Inuyasha’s position if it was that. Someone as cold as Sesshoumaru is, showing care for a human child is a shocking thing indeed,” Miroku added.

Before they could continue any further, Inuyasha was running like hell towards them. After getting in front of the group, he let out a laugh. “Take that Sesshoumaru!” Inuyasha shouted, knowing that his brother was not that far behind.

‘Correction. Make that VERY worried about him…’ Kagome groaned in her mind. She threw a glare at the hanyou. “What did you do?” she demanded, her voice sounding suspiciously like a growl.

“Nothing much…just settling an old score,” Inuyasha smirked.

Kagura now threw him a questioning look. “Inuyasha, whatever it was, I wouldn’t be surprised if Sesshoumaru came up and kicked your ass,” she smirked.

The hanyou stopped smiling and glared at his future sister. “Keh!” he only replied, crossing his arms.

Inuyasha and Kagura’s heads both snapped up in surprise when they felt the increase of youki in the area. Before either could make some kind of comment though, Inuyasha was snapped up in a set of giant jaws. It seemed the Sesshoumaru had decided to get Inuyasha back by using his true form. Fear crossed the faces of everyone, but Kagome who looked on in shock. For some reason at the moment, she did not fear Sesshoumaru in his true form. It was almost like he was playing.

The Taiyoukai stood well on only three legs. Sesshoumaru easily held his struggling brother within his mouth and gave him a gentle shake and a small snarl. Sango and Miroku looked on while slowly reaching for their weapons. At the same time, Kagura opened her fan. All action stopped when Kagome started to laugh.

“Sesshoumaru!” she called out,“ If your going to play, do it elsewhere. I really don’t feel like getting bathed in doggy drool.” She started to snicker when blood red eyes glared at her. “What? Last time you drooled around me, I had to run for my life because of your bad breath!” she laughed.

Kagura looked up at her future mate in surprise. “Wow...you literally are a dog…” she smirked, shutting her fan.

Giving Inuyasha one last shake, Sesshoumaru dropped him from about the same height of the tree Inuyasha pushed him out of, before turning back into his human form. He pinned Kagome with another glare. “This Sesshoumaru does not drool!” he stated, before turning to his brother. “Are you done Hanyou?” he asked the laughing Inuyasha.

“She’s right ya know. Your breath really does stink. In fact, I’d swear it was poison,” Inuyasha said between laughs.

Sesshoumaru just growled at them both, before fixing the Wind Witch with his cold stare. “Of course I am,” he snarled,” There is a reason why I am called an Inuyoukai.”

Sango and Miroku chortled with them, knowing well enough about the time when Sesshoumaru first transformed in front of Inuyasha and Kagome when he and the hanyou were fighting over Tessaiga.

“My, Sesshoumaru, I do believe Inuyasha and Kagome-chan are right,” Sango added in a giggle, trying to get in on the joke.

Kagura only chuckled at Sesshoumaru’s reply. Her eyes then glimmered with mischief as she began to respond. “Sesshoumaru, if you don’t get my joke, then why bother explaining it? After all, it would ruin the fun of the gag, now wouldn’t it?” She added to her teasing by putting her fan to her chin in mock thought.

Because of all of the commotion, Shippou and Rin began to wake up. The kitsune jumped up at the laughs he heard. Rin merely grinned, liking the happy expressions on everyone’s faces. Well, except Sesshoumaru, considering that he rarely ever smiled.

“What’s going on?” Shippou asked in confusion, walking up to Kagome who was currently snickering. Rin followed behind cautiously.

“Shippou-chan, you’re awake?” Kagome asked, still having a smile on her face.

“Yea, now why is everyone laughing?” the kitsune pondered.

“Oh, Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru were just providing some comedy,” she grinned, puzzling the poor kit even more.

“Sesshoumaru-sama?” Rin asked in confusion.

“Comedy?” Shippou added. “Did it involve Inuyasha getting hurt?”

“What the hell is that supposed to mean brat?” Inuyasha demanded upon hearing the remark from the child.

Kagome glared the hanyou down before replying. “No, not at all surprisingly,” she said, smiling at Shippou.

Sesshoumaru glared once more at the group before he tossed his long hair over his shoulder. The effect was wasted though, when Inuyasha started laughing at him once more. “What is your problem now, hanyou?” he growled out.

Snorting with amusement, Inuyasha just pointed at the leaves that where still stuck in the Taiyoukai’s hair. Sesshoumaru glared at the offending leaves before he started to work his claws through the snarls, trying to remove the reminders of his fall from the tree. Kagura snickering at her future mate, batted his hands away and pulled out a beautifully carved wooden comb, shaped like a rose. “Sit still Sesshoumaru. I’ll work these out for you,” she said with a smile.

“This Sesshoumaru does not allow anyone to play with his hair,” he sulked, trying not to fidget when she hit a knot.

“The more you move, the longer it will take,” Kagura said, clearly amused with her pouting puppy.

Shippou watched with a clear look of amazement on his face, never thinking he would ever see the great and terrifying Taiyoukai brought low by a mere female. “Kagome,” he asked with an innocent look on his face,“ Is that what happens when you put a leash on an Inu youkai?"

Kagome’s mouth dropped open in shock before she could stop it. After noticing that Sesshoumaru couldn’t move for the while, she began to smirk. “Yes, Shippou, it is. Inuyasha’s a nice example.”

Not failing to hear Kagome’s remark, the hanyou turned his glare on her. “What’s that supposed to mean wench?!” he exclaimed, advancing towards the miko.

“Observe Shippou-chan,” Kagome replied as she breathed deeply. “Osuwari,” she said in a syrupy sweet tone.

“GYAHH!” Inuyasha shouted as he was forced to the ground by the beads around his neck. With his face in the ground, he growled out,” Damn you woman…”

Kagura watched the interaction between the hanyou and the miko. She had never had this kind of fun with Kanna and was enjoying herself fully. What she was enjoying even more was the slight sound of the purr she was getting from Sesshoumaru every time that she pulled the comb through his hair.

“Kagome-san, the best part of having them on a leash is not letting them know about it,” she smirked at the miko. Feeling the purr turn into a growl, she gently tapped Sesshoumaru’s shoulder with her fan. “That’s enough out of you,” she rebuked him softly. When Sesshoumaru immediately stopped, she smirked at the others and shrugged her own shoulders in a move that clearly said “see what I mean?”.

Sango watched the women in a leer. She then cast a glance at Miroku and sighed. The monk was currently watching the exchange with a worried look on his face. He didn’t know what he would do if another woman that could scare men joined the group. Now the slightest lecherous action would get him killed whether it be by Kagura, Sango, or Sesshoumaru. He didn’t know who he feared more.

The taijiya decided to add to the conversation. “Do you know where I could get one?” she asked innocently as she glared at the monk behind her.

Miroku managed to hear her and visibly cringed. “Sango, why would you want to harm me so?” he wondered nervously.

Sango sneered as she replied,“ My Hiraikotsu is starting to dull by the many blows it has taken to your head. I need a new way to correct you of your horrid habits.”

Kagura’s face split with a wicked grin. “Besides monk, whoever said that the leash was a punishment? I like to think of it as a reward,” she snickered.

Inuyasha, who was sulking in a tree once again, inwardly cringed when he heard that. The Wind Witch was truly evil. It seemed that a woman that could say that right by Sesshoumaru and not get killed had great abilities. And he thought that Kagome was bad enough…

Sesshoumaru also winced at this statement. He was beginning to understand what his father said to him once about the females in the pack being the true leaders. Nothing they could say would ever meet with true punishment, because of the way the pack worked. Females are always protected, even from the pack leader. Sure there were things you could do to put them back into their proper place, but in the end nothing really worked. Sighing, he began to think that his brother had the right idea. At times, it was best to just walk away from the rest of the pack.

Knowing that Kagura had finished working the snags out of his hair and that he was just allowing her to continue combing just because he liked having her do so, he lifted his hand and stilled her movements. “I think, Kagura, that you have had enough,” he told her in a firm voice. “I believe that if we are going to be staying here for another night, then we need to get a few things done to prepare.”

Hearing the mumblings of Jaken heading towards them, he focused on where he heard his underling. “Jaken,” he called out, his voice once more cold. “Take Rin and the kit to the stream and watch over them as they catch fish for this evening. I am warning you now. If something should happen to either of them, I will hand you over to the Fire Cat as a new toy. Do you understand me?”

Jakens face went even greener then normal as Kirara walked slowly around him with a feline smirk. “H…Hai, Sesshoumaru-sama. Your wish is my command,” he stuttered out before following the children to the stream.

“Miko, if you and the taijiya would be so kind as to see what herbs and other edible plants you can find to add to supper?” he asked, his voice warming slightly.

“Of course Sesshoumaru. I saw a patch of tubers growing by the stream that would be perfect,” Kagome said with a smile, holding out her hand to Sango. After helping the other woman up, they both walked off towards the location of the plants.

“Monk, can we trust you enough to gather water for tonight?”

“Of course Sesshoumaru-sama. It would be my honor,” came the houshi’s reply.

“Kagura, I would never dream of actually ordering you to help, but we will need more wood before the night is over,” Sesshoumaru told her with a very small smile.

“In a case like this, if you did, you would find your self on the wrong end of my winds,” Kagura said with a smirk. “But since you asked so nicely, I think I might be able to find some wood for us to use.”

“Thank you,” Sesshoumaru said, just loud enough for the Wind Witch to hear. Turning to where his brother sat watching in a tree, he called out a challenge. “Think you can beat me in a hunt, pup?” was all he asked.

Inuyasha snorted at Sesshoumaru’s question. “Keh! Do you even have to ask?” He jumped down from the branches and landed in front of his brother. He began to sneer. “Of course I know that I can kick your ass! I’ve done it before.”

Sesshoumaru just looked at him. Giving his brother an evil little grin, all he said was,“ Prove it.”

Inuyasha narrowed his eyes back and then proceeded to break off into a run, bounding off into the forest beyond. He leaped and ran in between the many trees and streams there. He started jumping from tree to tree, spotting a deer below him. He smirked to himself as he jumped down, claws extended, shouting,” SANKON TESSOU!” Instantly the unsuspected deer fell dead before him.

The hanyou remembered how Kagome freaked out the first time he brought back a hunt un-cleaned, so he progressed to gut the kill, making sure it looked less like the animal it originally was. Inuyasha then proceeded to lug the carcass over his shoulder and turned the opposite direction to head back to camp. He made quick haste, trying to be as fast as he could.

He finally arrived back at the site, throwing the meat next to the campfire. Looking up Inuyasha saw a pair of rabbits, and a few other small animals sitting next to the fire. It looked like someone had tried to cover them up, but by the sounds of it, they where not fast enough to hide the “poor defenseless animals” from Kagome.

“Sesshoumaru, how could you bring them back looking like that?” he heard Kagome choke out. Glancing to where her voice was coming from, Inuyasha had to forcefully stop himself from laughing. Sesshoumaru sat in the middle of the stream, water and muck streaming from his “perfect” hair, being glared at by the Wind Witch who was holding a sobbing Kagome. Miroku and Sango also looked on at the sight before them, each holding on to a child. It seemed Rin also didn’t like the look of dead animals, as she was clinging to Miroku’s robes, hiding her face.

Inuyasha fought back his laughter until he could keep a straight face, before walking over to his brother, being careful to keep his blood stained hands out of Kagome’s face he looked up at the Taiyoukai. “Sesshoumaru, a word of advice. If the kill still looks like an animal, stop and make it look like meat,” he managed to get out.

In a louder voice he said over his shoulder,“ Kagome, give me a minute and I will have the mess cleared away for you. Until then, I brought some meat to cook for dinner tonight.” Throwing one last smirk at his brother, he gathered up all of the “animals” and walked away from the rest of the group, finally letting his laughter lose.

After a few minutes, the hanyou returned with carcasses that looked nothing like the animals they were. Kagome was still trying to get over the shock, but still managed to begin roasting the deer meat.

“That was rather uneventful,” Miroku muttered sarcastically, Rin still hiding behind him.

Kagura was still looking pissed. ‘But then again, he isn’t really feeling towards humans in the first place, save for his pack…’ she sighed as she glanced at him. ‘So I’ll have to teach him how to accept these new terms…’

She stood up and opened her fan, the wind around the area immediately beginning to stir. “Sesshoumaru!” she shouted, getting the lord’s attention. As soon as his eyes looked up at hers, he suddenly felt worried as he seen her evil grin in place.

He suddenly felt a shadow fall over him. He glanced up to find a five foot wave of water crashing upon him provided by Kagura’s wind! While he was under the water, she shouted,” I just thought that I’d help you clean yourself!”

Inuyasha witnessed this and didn’t even try to hold in his laughter. He felt sorry for Sesshoumaru for the first time in his life. Hell hath no fury like Kagura!

Miroku also chuckled, enjoying the site of a washed up demon lord. Served him right for not considering the women’s feelings.

Using her wind again, Kagura managed to save Jaken, who was stuck under his master. He washed upon the shore, coughing up water. The Wind Witch rolled her eyes as Jaken began to yell at her.

“Listen here toad: be grateful that I even saved you,” Kagura replied coolly.

The bickering stopped when Rin asked,” Where is Sesshoumaru-sama?”

“Huh? Isn’t he out yet?” Kagura pondered.

“Maybe he drowned,” Inuyasha suggested in a smirk.

Kagome elbowed the hanyou painfully, making him throw a glare at the miko. “What was that for?” he demanded.

“Don’t say stuff like that!” Kagome shouted in anger.

Kagura ignored them however, advancing closer to the river’s banks. “There’s no way someone like him would drown,” she replied, skeptically.

“Perhaps you could use your wind to pull him out?” suggested Sango.

“Until I can see him, will I use it because I seriously doubt your accusations,” the Wind Witch responded, bending down closer to look into the rushing waters. “I can’t exactly picture the same man that is planning on taking out Naraku, to drown in a stream,” she added in sarcasm.

Sesshoumaru knew that he could survive without breathing for a while, and he also knew that when he didn’t surface, Kagura would come looking for him. Holding on to a fair size rock to keep him underwater, he waited until he could see the Wind Witch come closer. When she bent down to actually look into the water, he made his move. Using his speed, he planted his feet firmly in the streambed and shot out of the water, grabbing hold of Kagura by the waist and pulling her back in with him. Smirking at her through the water, he pulled her closer and gave her a brutal kiss before letting her go. Making sure to be out of reach of her hands, he left the water completely.

When he reached the bank, he calmly rung the water out of his hair and then out of Mokomoko-sama, as he waited for her to join him. “Kagura, next time you should make sure to use your winds to move the water out of your way. You never know what could be lurking in the depths,” he smirked at her before giving her a slight push back into the rushing waters.

Kagura looked at him in surprise and irritation after coming out again. The look soon turned into a sly smirk as she touched her fingers to her lips. “Perhaps…but then again what if one does like what is lurking from below?” Using her wind powers, she quickly dried herself off.

Sesshoumaru just gave the Wind Witch a smirk of his own. “Indeed. There is always the chance that one likes lurking.”

Jaken looked at this in shock, his eyes bulging out more than usual. Kagome smiled, slightly blushing at what she imagined happened under the water. Inuyasha must have been thinking the same, since he turned his head away in embarrassment.

Sango and Miroku looked at each other and then at the children who seemed to be in much confusion.

“What are Sesshoumaru-sama and Kagura-sama talking about?” Rin asked innocently.

“Beats me,” Shippou admitted.

“Well, if you really want to know--,” Miroku began with a smile on his face.

Sango threw him a glare. “Don’t even think about it!” she growled out.

Kagome, her blush now suppressed, answered,” You’ll both know about it when you get older.”

Kagura and Sesshoumaru both turned at the remark made by Rin. Before either could reply though, Kagura placed an hand on Sesshoumaru’s arm, as a cold tingle made its way up her back.

Looking over at the other members of the pack, Kagura knew that if she did not warn them, they would try to take out her sister, so she did the only thing she could do.

“Please all of you, I’m asking that you don’t do anything to hurt her, but we do have company,” she stated in all seriousness.

Sesshoumaru gave her a knowing look before walking over to stand at his brother’s side. “Kanna. You may come out now,” was all he said.

The white youkai detached herself from the shadows, and ignoring everyone else around, looked directly at Kagura. “I have a message for you from our brother,” she said in her emotionless voice. “He wants to meet with all of you.”

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We were feeling evil this week. So beware of cliffy! But then again, we also gave you some fluff as well so its all even!

Sorry we were once again late this week, but at least we were able to get this up.

We thought the comedy would be a small break from the seriousness of this story.

So next time on A Night Both Would Remember: Which sibling has the message for them? What is the message? What is Sesshoumaru’s Pack reaction?!

We know that sometimes Sesshoumaru is OOC, but it is nesscary. So please tell us how to improve! Please review!

Ja ne!