InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ All Because Of A Stupid Sword ❯ Chapter 3: Her New Protector ( Chapter 3 )

A/N- And here we are again. Back for more huh?

Disclaimer- InuYasha doesn't belong to me, but hey...what does?

Anywho, I hope that you guys have enjoyed the story so far, because after this one, there is only one more chapter left! Booyah!

So without further ado, onto the flick!

'Thoughts'

'Tetsusiaga's voice'

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Chapter Three

Her New Protector

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She could feel it.

Kagome didn't know how or why, but somehow, someway, his emotions were washing over her. And she had never felt more treasured in her life.

Sesshoumaru ignored InuYasha and Kikyou as he strode into the clearing, his eyes focused upon the miko that was tied to the tree.

He had been surprised when his daily rounds had been interrupted by none other than his father's sword, the Tetsusiaga. He wasn't ignorant, just because he had never truly wielded or spoken to the weapon didn't mean he couldn't recognize its voice when he heard it.

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'Why Sesshoumaru...what brings you this far into the north? A certain miko perchance?'

Stopping mid-stride, Sesshoumaru turned towards the direction he could feel the Tetsusiaga's aura coming from, his expression thunderous. 'That is none of your concern...what is it that you want Tetsusiaga?'

Deep laughter greeted him and Sesshoumaru nearly bristled in exasperation, only the fact that Jaken and his ward were with him kept him from doing such a thing.

'You are just like your father, always business. But you are correct in your assumption Sesshoumaru, I do have a request to make of you and I doubt that you'll deny me once you have heard me out.'

Raising an eyebrow in slight surprise, Sesshoumaru spared a glance down at Rin's questioning face, "Jaken, take Ah-Un and Rin back to the castle. There is something this Sesshoumaru must see to."

Jaken merely nodded his head in obedience before he turned and prodded Rin with his staff, "move along Rin, you heard Lord Sesshoumaru." Rin just smiled and ran quickly over to where Ah-Un stood waiting, "alright master Jaken, be safe Lord Sesshoumaru!"

It took but a few moments before they had disappeared towards the west, leaving Sesshoumaru standing alone in the forest. Walking over to the tallest tree, Sesshoumaru sat at its base, having decided to hear Tetsusiaga out.

'You may proceed.' A snort greeted him before Tetsusiaga finally decided to explain.

'Before I tell you of this offer, first you must understand that if you decide to accept this, there is no going back. The life of my Mistress rides upon what your choice is and I will not let you seal her fate unless you are willing to admit the truth to her face.'

Confused, Sesshoumaru tilted his head in thought, 'tell me then, who is your Mistress?'

'She is the one that haunts your dreams at night, the one that you desire above all else, yet continue to deny yourself. She is Kagome Higurashi, the shikon miko that travels with your half-brother. It is her that tortures you, is it not?'

Tetsusiaga's voice was hard and unwavering, so much so that Sesshoumaru knew his words were the truth. But what really got to him was the fact that his hidden desires had been discovered, something that he had struggled long and hard to keep in check.

'How can you know this...have you read my mind?! If so then what does all this have to do with her? Has...has something happened?! Tell me, what is going on now! I demand the truth!'

'She is in danger, your half-brother has decided to sacrifice her to restore life to the dead priestess, Kikyou. I have kept her safe but my power can only do so much before even it fails, that is why I have sought you out. Are you willing to take the place as her protector?'

His back immediately straightened as his eyes narrowed in barely held anger, a deep growl rising in his chest, 'if that bastard even so much as lays one finger on her...' 'Calm yourself Sesshoumaru. Do not worry, she is fine. But if you would be so kind as to answer my previous question, then we can get onto more important matters.'

The exasperation was clear in the Tetsusiaga's voice, it seemed that he didn't want Sesshoumaru getting off track. Fisting his hand in the ground at his side, Sesshoumaru pushed down his desire to rip InuYasha to shreds and focused upon what the Tetsusiaga had asked him.

'I would protect her with my life, but I have a question of my own. Before you spoke of admitting the truth to her, what has this to do with protecting her?' He had his suspicions, but he wanted to be sure before he made a move.

'It is something that she desires. Kagome wishes for someone to love her for her, someone who would never betray her and would stay by her forever. I wish for her happiness and in order for that to be, I humbly ask you, Sesshoumaru to take her as your mate and become the protector she wishes for. So...will you do this?'

Sinking back against the tree, Sesshoumaru tilted his head back and stared up at the sky above, 'only if I hear her consent from her own lips. But I will protect her, whether she wishes for more or not.'

Pushing forwards, Sesshoumaru got to his feet after taking a deep whiff of the air about him, he could just barely smell his half-brother's scent and hoped that it was strong enough to lead him to Kagome.

'I will tell her so, thank you Sesshoumaru.'

He knew he didn't need to respond, besides, his mind was on more important matters. 'Like tearing InuYasha limb from limb.'

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Seeing the woman that haunted him 24/7 tied and vulnerable like this was enough to have his youkai snarling, demanding blood in retribution. Sesshoumaru pushed that down though as he continued his approach, easily passing through Tetsusiaga's barrier and coming to a stop before Kagome.

Her eyes were wide with surprise and hope, something that warmed Sesshoumaru's heart as he took a deep whiff of Kagome's scent, causing his body to quiver as the smell power laced within freshly fallen snow washed over him.

"Miko, do you know why this Sesshoumaru is here?" Kagome trembled slightly as Sesshoumaru's cool words washed over her, "y...yes."

Taking a step closer to the woman before him, Sesshoumaru let his tail sway rhythmically behind him as he ran one of his deadly claws across her cheek. "Do you know what it is that this Sesshoumaru is about to ask of you?"

Feeling Kagome's heart begin to pound furiously in her chest, Sesshoumaru trailed his claw up her cheek to tuck a stray hair behind her ear, "I...I believe I do, yes." Feeling a smile begin to form upon his lips, Sesshoumaru let his hand drop to his side as he took one final step towards Kagome, causing their bodies to touch.

He could hear his brother's cries as he clawed at Tetsusiaga's barrier furiously, but he pushed that thought aside, he had something more important to tend to at the moment.

Bending his neck, Sesshoumaru gently pressed his forehead to Kagome's as he slid his only arm about her waist, successfully securing her form to his own. "Then, Higurashi, Kagome. This Sesshoumaru has but one more question to ask of you."

Kagome's whole form stilled as her wide eyes gazed curiously into his own, it took but a moment of silence before a spark of realization flashed through her stormy eyes and Sesshoumaru knew that it was time.

"I humbly ask you, Kagome, if you would grant me the honor of becoming my mate and the Lady of the Western lands." He could feel his voice waver slightly as he finished speaking, his body was tense with the anticipation of hearing Kagome's answer. 'I never realized how hard it would be to ask her something like this, especially to the face like this...'

It was Kagome's voice that finally brought Sesshoumaru out of his silent musings, "sshoumaru...before I answer your question, please answer mine." Kagome had averted her eyes and was biting her bottom lip nervously.

Releasing her waist, Sesshoumaru gently gripped her chin and turned her head so that he could look her in the eyes once again, "ask." Kagome's face had a light blush upon it as she licked her lips, forcing back the desire to devour said lips, Sesshoumaru kept his expression impassive.

"Do you love me?"

He had expected such a question but that didn't stop the smile from breaking out across his lips completely, it was a special smile, one just for her. Instead of verbalizing his answer, Sesshoumaru decided that a more...direct approach would be better.

Lifting Kagome's chin as high as he could without hurting her, Sesshoumaru inclined his head, smoothly pressing his lips to hers. Kagome's reaction was instantaneous, her body immediately arched into the contact and Sesshoumaru had to struggle to not chuckle in pure amusement.

Releasing Kagome's chin, Sesshoumaru nipped lightly at Kagome's bottom lip, causing her to gasp in surprise. Taking that opportunity, Sesshoumaru slid his tongue smoothly into Kagome's mouth, letting the muscle trail across every part of her mouth with the ruthlessness that he was so well known for.

As he did this, Sesshoumaru's hand drifted down between their bodies and with one easy flick of his claws, Sesshoumaru severed the rope that held Kagome immobile against the tree. The moment she was free to move, Kagome thrust her hands into Sesshoumaru's long terraces and pressed every part of her body against his that she could, all the while tugging roughly on his silvery locks.

Knowing that Kagome could only take so much before she would need to breathe, Sesshoumaru tentatively broke the kiss, pulling back enough so that he could see Kagome's reaction firsthand.

Her face was red with the exertion of the kiss they had shared, her eyes were slightly glazed but he could see the acceptance in them and that was all he needed. Wrapping his arm about Kagome's waist once again, Sesshoumaru was about to lift her when she did something that he had never expected.

Kagome had guided one of her hands into the left sleeve of his haori, gently touching what was left of his severed arm. Curiosity had gotten the better of him at that point and Sesshoumaru remained still, waiting to see just what Kagome was going to do now.

She began to glow a light, almost white, blue. Something that Sesshoumaru immediately recognized and it warmed his heart at the very thought of what Kagome was about to do. She was calling on her healing powers as a miko, letting them wash over Sesshoumaru and thus healing any and all wounds that he possessed.

It started out as a tingling sensation and disappeared before Sesshoumaru could even blink. Kagome had restored his arm to him. 'This miko never fails to surprise me and now she is mine...'

Smirking at his own thoughts, Sesshoumaru flashed Kagome a grateful look before he lifted her, holding her with both his arms. Tetsusiaga's barrier finally fell, it had kept its promise to Kagome.

Gripping the hilt of the sword, Kagome held it close, almost hugging it in thanks. Sesshoumaru spared a glance over at his brother who was currently stomping towards them, anger and hate radiating from every pore of his being.

Deciding that he didn't wish for Kagome to be put through anything stressful, he turned and started towards the edge of the clearing, ignoring his brother's shouts of outrage. "Let's go home."

Nodding her head, Kagome curled as close as she could to Sesshoumaru's firm chest, entwining her fingers in the hair at the back of his neck, earning a deep purr in response. 'Now I can finally have a chance at being happy.'

The shiver that went down his spine at the touch of Kagome's fingers made up Sesshoumaru's mind for him. Letting his traveling cloud appear below him, Sesshoumaru lifted up into the air before speeding off towards the western castle, determined that Kagome would be his in all ways before the dawning of the next day.

InuYasha was clenching his fists so hard that his hands were bleeding as his quickly reddening eyes followed Sesshoumaru's quickly disappearing form, rage and confusion had boiled up so much inside that he was unable to contain it any longer.

"SESSHOUMARU!!!!"

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A/N- And the end is here once again.

I can't believe that the next chapt is the last one, this story has been so much fun to write that I just can't fathom that it's over already...

Anyway, thanks for all the reviews peeps!

The final chapt should be up sometime in the next two month's, Till then...

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