InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Alone till Love ❯ The Request ( Chapter 20 )

Cresent : Sorry shot chapter! But it's good!

 

Mia: YAY, It is!

 

Chapter 20: The Request

 

“Why are you here?” Sesshomaru questioned the demon, expression indifferent. Riku had arrived only moments ago, lost in the shadow of the late evening. Riku was surprised that Sesshomaru had even sensed his presence.

 

Sesshomaru was strong.

 

Riku sighed and slowly came into the moon-lit clearing in which Sesshomaru stood. Sesshomaru stared, drawing his sword languidly. Riku half-smiled. “There will be no need for weapons.”

 

Sesshomaru did not acknowledge that he had heard Riku and his sword remained, ready for use, and shining in the light of the moon. “Do you often travel by night?” Riku asked, at a pathetic attempt to create conversation.

 

Sesshomaru blinked, features remaining indifferent as he spoke. “I am certain it is not a conversation that you are searching for, so, if you do not mind, I would like to know why it is you have sought me out at so late an hour.”

 

Riku crossed his arms, watching the apathetic demon. A scowl colored the features of Riku. “What is it exactly that my sister find so alluring about you?” Sesshomaru cocked an eyebrow. The first sign of any interest Riku had seen.

 

“Yes, Kagome is my sister.”

 

Sesshomaru was silently amazed, for he was not aware that this demon had possessed telepathic abilities. However, the mention of Kagome had also silently shocked him. “Kagome?” Sesshomaru asked, tone laced with some indiscernible emotion. “Finds me to be `alluring'?”

 

“She hasn't spoken such words aloud, but as I'm sure you've noted, I do possess telepathic ability.” Riku replied quietly, taking another step closer to Sesshomaru. “I require your help.”

 

Sesshomaru watched Riku intently. Riku was certain he had the demons attention now - though he wasn't sure how he had accomplished such a task.

 

“An ancient battle will be resuming in the week to come. A battle that destroyed our kin, our friends - our lives…Kagome is not ready for this battle.”

 

Sesshomaru sheathed his sword at last. A sign of trust Riku deeply appreciated. “In my opinion, she is amply prepared. She is strong - you who are her brother should realize this.” Riku sighed.

 

“I do not doubt that she is powerful. What I do doubt is her mental stability after the loss of Inu-yasha.” Riku said, locking eyes with Sesshomaru, “…You are the only one who she will allow to help, I know this. I know Kagome well and I am certain that she will want you beside her in the end - even if now she doubts her true feelings.”

 

Sesshomaru blinked, allowing the thought of Kagome containing some form of feelings towards him to register in his mind. “True feelings, you say? Of what feelings you speak I am not sure.”

 

Riku glared at Sesshomaru. “You play the fool very well, Sesshomaru, but I can see right through you. Apathy is ineffective when you possess too strong an emotion - such as, dare I say, love?”

 

Sesshomaru brought a hand to his inner pocket, and drew from it a stone - a soft, dark stone.

 

Kagome had given this to him. A simple rock, really, but for some reason, he had kept it - he had always kept it with him. Why? To remember her? Did she think he could so easily forget her?

 

Sesshomaru glanced at Riku, who was watching him closely. “You wish for me to go to Kagome, then? Is that why you have come?” Sesshomaru said suddenly, a dangerous sound to his voice. Riku narrowed his eyes, red becoming visible in the usual black of them. He was growing impatient.

 

“I cannot help her.”

 

With that, Sesshomaru turned his back on Riku and began to leave the clearing. “Coward!” Riku roared, just as Sesshomaru came to the edge of the wood. Riku drew from his sheath his heirloom blade, and glared at the silvery-haired demon, who turned at the final comment.

 

`Am I a coward? Why do I fear what I feel…I am to fear nothing. I am powerful.` Sesshomaru thought, staring at Riku warily. `Then why do you fear what you feel for this demon woman?' Riku was still glaring at Sesshomaru.

 

“I will come.” Sesshomaru said, appearing in an instant before Riku, who sheathed his sword silently. “I did not think the great Sesshomaru would fear such a thing as love.” He said with a laugh. Sesshomaru glanced at Riku.

 

`I do not fear love, I merely do not understand, nor accept it.' He thought, frustrated. Riku, however, had heard the comment easily. `Do not fear that which you do not understand, or you will miss all that is worth living for in this world.' Riku thought-spoke to Sesshomaru, who merely gazed at Riku with a new found respect.

 

“Come, let us make haste.” Sesshomaru said, and the two sped off in the direction of camp. Kagome would be waiting for them when they returned.

 

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Mia: I like this chapter. It's very straight to the point. The respect between Riku and Sesshomaru will only grow as time progresses and this beginning is very amusing, because they are both stubborn. Although, Riku has changed dramatically since the death of Inu-yasha and the return of his brothers (as if you all didn't notice).

 

Cresent: Oh, fuck all that plot shit, this was a decent chapter because Fluffy was in it *drool.*

 

Sesshomaru: Surely you are not referring to me…sweat-drop

 

Mia: Sesshy, be afraid - be very afraid.

 

Sesshomaru: *suspiciously* ……Why?

 

Cresent: *shifty eyes* No reason. *chases Sesshomaru around screaming*, “MINE! MY PRECIOUSSS!”

 

Mia:…….Well, while I deal with that - don't forget to review! Woo!