InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Alone till Love ❯ The Stone ( Chapter 16 )

Rochelle: *whispering* Seven days...seven days...TILL I'M IN THE HOOD YO!!!!

Mia & Crescent: *falls on floor laughing their heads off*

Inu: I - uh - what?!

Sesshomaru: You are indeed pathetic, brother. *Frowns thoughtfully*

Inu & Mia: WHERE THE HELL - ??

Sess: She invited me. *Points solemnly to Cresent*

Inu: *glares at Cresent*

Cresent: Ah, shut up! *Beats Inu over the head with a loaf of French bread*

Mia: stares Umm...Where did you get that?

Cresent: *pauses in her beating* At the bread store silly goose!! *points to Bread Store across the street*

Mia, Inu, Sess, and Rochelle:.....O. o

Cresent; ON WITH THE STORY!! AHOY!!

Rochelle: ....seven days...

*All but Inu & Sess roar with laughter*

Mia: To Chapter 16 - Our sincere apologies for the long delay!

Crescent: YAY STUPID SCHOOL! AND THEY'RE EVIL HOMEWORK! THE FERBIES MADE THEM DO IT! THERE EVIL I SAY EVIL!!!!

Mia, Inu, Sess: *sweat drop*

Mia: Um hears Ch -16 *Crescent still yelling about evil ferbies*

Chapter 16 : The Stone

The cool evening breeze bit into Sesshomaru, even through his layers of clothing and armor. A shiver danced up the demon's spine, tingling and making him shake off the unfamiliar feeling compulsively.

Sesshoumaru's hand rested lightly over the slight bulge within his pocket. The pocket that held the silk pouch and the stone contained in it - the gift he had just received from Kagome on their second occasion of meeting.

Thoughts Sesshomaru had never dared let cross his mind now hung over him, - plaguing, and destroying any other thoughts that might escape. Nothing seemed to penetrate his mind - Kagome and her troubles; her pains clouded his thoughts - permeated his very oxygen.

Tucking the silken pouch within his pocket once again, he slowed his pace - continuing along, slowly, towards his camp - where Rin and Jaken surely awaited his return.

What an odd feeling - to worry about someone other than himself, other than Rin.

Sesshomaru sighed, rubbing the rock between his thumb and forefinger. It had a wonderfully smooth - almost soothing - feel about it. His features softened ever so slightly - remembering Kagome when she was but a mortal.

'She was so loyal to Inu-yasha - despite his undying affection for Kikyo - despite so much.' Sesshomaru found himself thinking, 'How could one so frail, demonstrate such patience and devotion? It doesn't make any sense'

Once again, a sigh escaped Sesshoumaru's lips. His thoughts were pulled towards Kagome - her pain, her hope, her anger - and he worried for an instant whether or not Kagome would be okay. He stopped quite abruptly. Why was he focusing so much on Kagome - on that young demon so very unsure of herself?

"She is merely a woman." Sesshomaru said aloud, "Nothing more." Attempting to ease his doubt - and failing. He closed his eyes - breathing in deeply. He could not allow - would not allow - himself to see her again.

"I will not go back. I cannot risk - risk" Sesshomaru fell silent - unable to finish his sentence. Sesshoumaru's scowl faded into a thoughtful frown. When ever had he been unable to speak - with eloquence - that which he felt?

The demon's tone lacked conviction even to his own ears. His normal scowl fell back into place habitually. How could he - Lord Sesshomaru - be even considering the fact of meeting with Kagome again?

After only being with her twice -he had found himself intoxicated by her mere presence. Perhaps the years of solitude - with naught but Jaken for company - had wrought more change within him than he had come to realize.

Was he - merely attracted?

Sesshomaru couldn't suppress a small snort of disbelief. He was most definitely not one to hold such trivial emotion - his life did not allow him to be "attracted" to others .With a deep breath, he continued on his way.

"I cannot risk" Sesshomaru paused, brushing a few strands of his long, silvery hair from his face. His amber eyes glowed slightly in the pale light of the moon - which streamed down, filtered through the foliage of the dense forest around him. Suddenly, a thought struck him - and he spoke aloud the final conscious thought of his relationship with Kagome.

"I cannot risk everything - for the both of us."

This thought was registered and hidden away within the back of Sesshoumaru's mind. Such a sentimental moment - was a moment indeed wasted in such a harsh world. Memories flooded Sesshoumaru's mind - pushing Kagome's tears from his thoughts - and his frown hardened into a scowl worthy of his deceased brother. His face was bathed in moonlight.

"Lord Sesshomaru, Rin is so happy to see you!" A small girl trotted up to meet him, as he came upon their camp at last - all the intensity of his thought vanishing as his features softened once again.

"Rin, what have we discussed." Sesshomaru replied sternly, his eyes betraying him so very slightly that Rin barely noticed. Her sharp, innocently wide eyes - however - caught the smile within the amber of Sesshoumaru's intense eyes - and she smiled in return.

"I'm sorry Lord Sesshomaru. I missed you. Did you miss Ri- I mean, me as well?" Sesshomaru eyes softened still - and Rin beamed up at the demon.

Sesshomaru patted Rin on her dark-haired head lightly - without speaking. Rin knew of his silent ways - and merely continued smiling - racing back to Ah and Un as Sesshomaru turned to converse with Jaken.

"Welcome back m'lord." The demon greeted his master, squeakily. Sesshomaru nodded, allowing his thoughts to consume him once more as Jaken rambled on with the nights comings and goings - which involved Rin "acting up" once again.

Sesshomaru merely scowled, nodding when he saw fit and paying attention when necessary to the prevention of his own annoyance. Kagome's face, with her shining eyes and forlorn expression, haunted Sesshomaru - even as he sat against the large tree, and closed his eyes - the sky dotted with millions of tiny stars.

'I will go see her again' Sesshomaru found himself thinking sleepily, as the night grew quiet and still. Rin curled up beside him, already fast asleep. Stifling a small, cat-like yawn - he sighed yet again, inaudibly.

'Though I know not why I give in to the temptation.'

Crescent:

Just me here - again. I just wanted to thank everyone for sticking with us through my terrible writing block. I decided it was time to glance inside Sesshomaru - really see his opinion on this matter. I hope that he was not to out of character - considering he IS showing signs of weakening in his nearly flawless façade. *wink Wink!*

Just keep in mind when he begins to seem slightly OOC that he's as confused about what he's feeling as Kagome is - and that within this story - the characters WILL be very different from what you are familiar to.

Also, before I bid you all farewell - I'd really like to thank you all so very much for the reviews - We feel absolutely wonderful when devoted fans such as yourselves give us such kind words! And defend our work shamelessly! THANK YOU! You all get cookies! WOOT!! *hands all the fans a cookie* We'll update soon this time we promise!!

*Says Thanks a bazillion times*

Man, I absolutely love you guys! Please keep up the awesome reviews!

-Crescent

Crescent: OH! And a special thanks to neko youkai! For all the good reviews from her!

Mia: YA!

Crescent: oh and cotton-angel……AND WHAT THE HELL DOES `DUN LIKE IT MEEN'!!!

Inu, mia, and sess: *Slowly back away from a mad Crescent and sneaks out the back door*

Crescent: huh? *Looks around and sees no one* wearied they go??? Well whatever! PLz Review