InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A Witch's Spell ❯ Who are you? ( Chapter 4 )

Sadly, they aren't mine. I only use them for my wicked fantasies.

Chapter 4

"There is a witch that I emailed when I needed information on a spell that I was writing into a short story. I contacted her wanting to verify that I had everything correct. She returned my note and asked that I post a warning for people not to use it unless they were trained.", she gave him a wry smile.

"I wrote her back and thanked her, explaining that I didn't believe in demons. She sent me that picture of a painting she did and said you were the real thing. I liked the picture and used it for wall paper on my computer.", she blushed, glad that it was dark and he couldn't see it.

He looked at her, "What kind of spell was it?"

She blushed harder, "It was a summoning spell. One that would summon a demon."

"Did you speak the incantation?", he asked.

"No, I copied it from a book and sent it to her. Then, after her verification, tailored it to fit into the flow of my story. All I ever did was read it and copy it.", she answered.

"Who is this witch? Perhaps, I know her.", he asked.

"Her name is Rianna. I found her on the internet.", she told him.

"I don't know the name but, what is this internet?", he asked.

She stepped away from him and hit the light switch. He jumped and looked up, "How did you do that?"

She smiled at him, "You aren't from this time, are you? Or from here by the look of your clothes."

She pointed at the light, "That is something called electricity. It travels along wires inside the walls and makes things work. Like the light. I don't know a lot about how it's created, but, I do know it is dangerous if played with."

A knock at the door and Camille's voice was heard, "Kristin, are you ok? I thought I heard a man's voice."

Sesshomaru was pushed into a room filled with what looked like clothing, but smelled like her. She didn't close the door all the way in her haste. She rushed to the door, "I'm fine, see? I was mumbling to myself because I stubbed my toe."

He could see out of the crack and watched as Camille came into the room.

Kristin limped over to a chest of drawers and pulled out clothing. "I jammed it on the dresser.", she explained.

"Are you sure? I'm really worried about you, and I wanted to apologize for letting you go out with him.", she sounded upset.

Kristen disappeared from his line of sight. "I'm fine, really I am. He didn't get very far.", she said.

Her friend still looked unconvinced, "If you aren't your old self tomorrow, you have to go to the doctor, do you hear?"

"Yes, Mother.", Kristin sighed.

He watched as she opened the door, then paused and looked at the closet door. She shrugged, "Good night, Kristen."

"Good night, Camille.", she answered, closing the door behind her. Then leaned with relief against it.

Sesshomaru wanted to laugh out loud, comparing what she wore last night to what she wore right now. He stepped out of the closet, she looked like a little girl with a bright pink flannel pajama set that was three sizes too big. He decided he preferred what she wore last night.

She motioned him to be quiet, then at the door. She clicked the light off and went over, sitting down on the bed. She watched the door for something and let out a relieved sigh as the light disappeared from under the door.

She reached over and clicked on the bedside light and motioned him over. He sat beside her and she smiled at him. "We need to find a way to get you home.", she told him.

"I already know how to return. I was here last night. I only came tonight because I didn't want you to be harmed.", he admitted.

She blushed bright red, "Thank you, again. I did something really stupid and should have known better."

"For someone untrained you fought him off well.", he complimented her.

"Thank you. I did take a self defense class but, perhaps I should sign up for more classes.", she said.

"This Sesshomaru could train you.", he offered. Surprising both himself and her.

She gave him a bright smile, "I can't ask you to take time away from your own life for me. I can contact the instructor from my class. I'm sure he would recommend someone."

"I will make you a deal. If you help me find this Rianna, I will show you a few things.", he said.

"I would help you find her anyway. I would like to know why she would do this.", Kristen said.

He reached out a touched her bruised cheek, "Then let me show you how to better protect yourself."

His gentle touch sent a small shiver down her spine, and made her mouth go dry. She could only nod her head, not trusting her voice.

Sesshomaru felt her slight shiver and his body responded. He felt the rush of heat and he grew hard. "Leave now. We will frighten her too badly, she's not ready.", his inner demon ordered.

"I must leave now. I need to check on my servant and ward. They will need to eat and will need more wood by now.", he said. He stood up and she stopped him.

"Come on. I'll make you some sandwiches for them and some hot soup.", she said. Quietly, she opened her door, and snuck out.

Silently, he followed her to the kitchen and watched as she made "sandwiches and soup". Patiently explaining about the gas stove, the canned food and running water. She poured the chicken noodle soup in a thermos, explaining that it would keep it hot until he got to them. She packed everything in a bag similar to the one Kagome carried and handed it to him.

He was following her down the hallway when she stopped dead. "It's winter where you live right now?", she asked. He nodded. "Wait here.", she disappeared in a door under the steps.

She reappeared a few moments later with a smile on her face. "Here take these for your servant and ward. They will help them keep warm.", she said.

Sesshomaru looked at the two round bags, confusion on his face. She smiled and showed him to open it, and the rolled up blanket inside. "They are called sleeping bags. They are designed to keep you warm while sleeping outside. Roll them out on the ground and slip inside the opening.", she explained.

Sesshomaru was pleased that she would be concerned for his pack, even though they just met. His inner demon spoke up, "Thank her. She would like that."

He smiled at her, "Thank you. I'm sure that Jaken and Rin will appreciate them."

She blushed and said, "You are quite welcome."

"May I come see you tomorrow?", he asked suddenly.

Kristen's heart stopped at his words, then she mentally slapped her self. He couldn't possibly be interested in her. "When ever you would like.", she answered, and she meant it. Whether he was demon or not, he had saved her and she would always be grateful for that.

"May I suggest you come in the late morning? I will home alone then, and we wouldn't have to deal with Camille's freak out.", she said.

"That should be your first lesson. Never invite a male into your home when you are alone. Look what happened tonight.", he admonished.

"Somehow I think a whole army of humans couldn't stop you if you were intent of harming me.", she looked at him; remembering his eyes, fangs, and claws.

He didn't answer her, feeling he didn't need to. She turned and went into the living room, Sesshomaru following her. She stopped in front of her desk and jiggled the mouse, waking the monitor.

He stopped beside her, "Good night, Kristen. I will see you later." He reached out and touched the monitor.

She reached down and pinched herself, jumping at the pain. She turned and ran from the living room, not stopping until she was safely in her room.

As she lay down, excitement curled up through her belly. "Just like a fairy tale, handsome prince and all.", the thought flew through her head.

Her sensible side spoke up, "Don't be stupid. The real fairy tales always ended badly. Help him find Rianna, then get away from him." But, Kristen's heart would not be dissuaded and filled her head with pictures of them together.

Sesshomaru stood in the cave, the things she gave him in his hands. Briefly he wondered if he could bring her back with him. He shrugged, perhaps he should experiment and try it with her.

As he headed to the cave where Jaken and Rin waited, he thought about her. How her body felt against his, and how she thanked him before any thing else. Yet, her response to him was exactly what worried him, she was going to get herself killed being so trusting of strangers.

He stopped mid stride, "Why am I worrying about a filthy ningen? I should have stayed out of it."

"You know you wouldn't have stayed out of it. There is something about that girl that fascinates us, and you won't be happy until you know what it is.", his youkai admonished.

"Of course, that's it. We need to find out about her and must protect her until we figure it out.", he thought. Continuing to the cave that his small pack waited at, trying to get there before they woke.

He arrived at the cave to find that Jaken had left to find firewood, as they had put the last on the fire over night, and Rin was cold as ice.

Quickly, he opened the sleeping bag and had her get in it. He gave her some of the soup, and soon she was warm and chattering away to him.

He looked up as Jaken stumbled in under a load of wood. Rin jumped up and said, "Master Jaken, let me help you."

"Rin, how did you get so warm?",he asked, dropping his load. He looked over and saw Sesshomaru.

"Oh, Lord Sesshomaru, you have returned.", he bowed to him, "I trust you took care of the problem?"

"Not quite, but I brought you some food, and something to help keep you warm.", he answered.

Jaken was a little disheartened, he had hoped they would leave this place and return to his lord's house.

Sesshomaru grinned to himself, "Rin, give Jaken some soup and show him his sleeping bag."

Jaken's mouth fell open at the bag and he promptly crawled inside. He was surprised at the hot soup that Rin poured into a cup, then she handed him a sandwich.

As Jaken ate, he looked at Rin, "You know Rin this sandwich, kind of reminds me of the one the Kagome gave us that time. And this bag, reminds me of the blanket Kagome uses."

That piece of information Sesshomaru tucked away in his brain, thinking he was questioning the girl the next time he saw them. He sat back and watched his pack.

He closed his eyes and tried to sleep, but it eluded him. All he could see was her face behind his eyelids, "Why did she seem to haunt him? He could still hear her soft voice, and the feel of her skin."

Back in her room, Kristen was having the same problem as Sesshomaru. All she could do was think of him, and how kind he had been to her. There had been no recriminations at her stupidity and he had complimented her for fighting Tom off.

Part of her was a little frightened, too. Instinctively, she knew he could kill with the swipe of a hand. That's why she told him to come in the morning. If she did something to anger him, she would the only one to be hurt.

She sighed and turned, seeking a better position. Trying desperately to go to sleep, her mind refusing to give into her body's demands. Finally, her brain shut down enough and allowed her to slip into a light sleep.