InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Angel ❯ Freedom ( Chapter 29 )

Chapter Twenty-Nine:

Freedom

In a dark and damp cell, blazing bright crimson eyes pierced through the darkness. Vishious sat on the stone floor shaking with rage, absolutely beside himself in anger. He really didn't know what to do with himself. His hands lay at his sides, broken and bloodied. Already the broken bones were mending.

Vishious neither noticed, nor cared.

Sitting, he stared at the opposite side of the cell. The thick gray wall was dented and covered in dark red blood.

His rage had completely consumed him a few hours ago. Now he sat spent, his anger simmering. It was a new feeling, this complete wrath. Over and over the scene played in his head.

Sesshomaru taking his woman.

Defiling his woman.

His woman enjoying it. Revealing in it. Screaming and moaning and cumming with pleasure. She would dare to enjoy it, to love it, to participate.

She would pay. She would learn her place. He would cleanse her of that beast one way or another. He stood up and paced, back and forth, back and forth, energy crackling.

'FINISH THAT GODDAMN RITUAL!'

He thundered telepathically. He didn't really know who he was yelling at, any and every telepathic pathway he knew received his angry words.

'We are going as fast as possible brother Vishious' Ehvil responded calmly.

For some reason, his voice, so calm while he was so angry irritated him to no end.

'I WANT IT COMPLETED BEFORE THE NIGHTS END!' He responded heatedly, chest heaving with exertion.

He paced to the other side of the room and slammed his fist into the wall above the dent. Over and over he pounded the wall, crushing his still healing hand. That seemed to anger him even more.

Turning, he connected to Kagura.

'KAGURA!' he boomed, releasing a horde of anger and darkness with the summons. Her obvious pain made him feel a bit better, but not much.

'Y-Yes Master Vishious?'

'MOVE INTO POSITION. NOW!'

'I can't.'

'WHY NOT?'

'…Kurai is not here yet.'

Vishious clenched his fists in a fit of wrath, spittle gathering in the corner of his mouth.

'FIND HER!'

He could feel Kagura cringe from the blast of his words.

'Yes, Master Vishious.'

'YOU WILL CONTACT ME WHEN SHE IS FOUND!'

Once more, he took up pacing the length of his prison. He could stay here no longer. No longer was he content to wait and plan. It was time to leave this shit hole.

Roaring, he slammed his head into a wall.

He couldn't get that image out of his head. Kagome and Sesshomaru fucking; it was like a bad dream. It was unforgivable. They would both pay.

'NARAKU!'

'I can hear you. You need not shout.'

Vishious' anger spiked.

'DO NOT TEST ME SNAKE! I AM IN NO MOOD FOR YOUR SMART REMARKS!' Vishious blasted, adding more energy to his words, driving Naraku to his knees.

He took savage satisfaction in Naraku's bleeding ears.

'Now that I have your attention, when Kurai and Kagura are in position, you will raise as many Ra Ku Youkai and Yurei as possible. No less than fifty.'

He could feel Naraku cringe. That too put another smirk onto his face.

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Kagome panted against Sesshomaru's neck, toes curling as he pounded against her.

“Yesssss, oh yessss, Sessshomarrrrrruuuu, yes,”

She'd been having a very pleasurable and sexual dream about Sesshomaru, and had awakened during the night to find Sesshomaru's head between her thighs. From there it had escalated into full blown rutting.

Kagome squealed in shock as Sesshomaru rolled, placing her on top of him. She looked down at him in surprise as he gave her a swift smack on the ass.

"Ride me woman." He growled.

Kagome placed her hands on his chest and moved up then down. Her thighs quivered and tightened around him. Closing her eyes, she moved again, moaning softly, head lolling back as sensation washed over her.

Slowly running his hands over her buttocks, Sesshomaru gave both cheeks a squeeze before moving up and over her working hips. Kagome shuddered as he ran his claws softly up her back. Lifting himself up, Sesshomaru suckled one nipple into his mouth. Moaning, she picked up the pace.

"Gods, it feels so good," she moaned, tweaking her other nipple.

With a loud growl, Sesshomaru pulled her down, once more rolling them. Pinning her hands above her head, he took her lips in a passionate kiss, pulling almost all the way out before sheathing himself again, balls deep. Sesshomaru shuddered as she clamped down around him.

Kagome pushed her hips up against his own, wanting more. Hissing in a breath, Sesshomaru reached under her and grabbed her ass, squeezing both cheeks.

Kagome came hard, her whole body contracting. A loud scream erupted from her mouth. Sesshomaru bent down to capture the scream with his lips as he furiously pumped his hips against hers. Kagome reached out, taking a fist full of the black silken sheets as climax blasted through her.

With a low growl, Sesshomaru came, biting down into her neck. Not hard enough to bleed, but enough to leave a large, visible bruise.

Gently, Sesshomaru lowered himself on top of her, wrapping his arms around her waist as he buried his nose in her hair. He felt completely content. Judging from the way she went soft beneath him and stroked his sweaty back, Sesshomaru assumed she felt the same.

He let out a deep breath. Sex with a woman had never been this good.

Rolling them onto their side, Sesshomaru pulled her leg up over his hip and rubbed it up and down in a soothing motion as he slowly pulled out of her. She trembled, closing her eyes a moment.

Sesshomaru leaned in and kissed her lips softly.

Sesshomaru sat up and left the bed.

Kagome lay stretched out on her side watching as he made his way over to the tall windows and pushed open the shutters, letting in a cool breeze. Moonlight streamed through the open window bathing the room in a pale white glow. Sesshomaru disappeared behind one of the many doors of his bed chambers and returned with a wet cloth.

"Lie back." he commanded.

Kagome lay back against the pillows. A blush rushed to her cheeks as she realized what the cloth was for. She made no protest as Sesshomaru gently cleaned up the evidence of their love making.

Kagome hissed in a breath.

"You will be sore for a while. A hot soak will help alleviate the discomfort," he said continuing to clean.

Once finish, he disappeared behind the same door. Another cool breeze from the window ruffled her hair. Kagome closed her eyes. The breeze cooled her body. A warm hand caressed her face. Kagome opened her eyes and looked up at the towering male as he took a seat next to her.

Slowly he stroked her hip.

"I have to go back to my room soon." Kagome said softly.

He was silent for long moments.

"You are so ready to leave the company of this Sesshomaru, female?" he asked.

"It's not that. It's just that Kagura will know if I don't return,"

His hand moved higher, rubbing over one of her nipples. Kagome moaned softly.

"She would not dare speak of such things to anyone," he assured her.

Kagome took a hold of his hand, removing it from her breast as she sat up.

"All the same, I need to get back to my room. What if someone catches us together?"

Lifting a silver brow, Sesshomaru toyed with a strand of her hair.

"This Sesshomaru cares not if we are discovered. It would make things simpler."

His arrogant attitude was like a cold slap, bringing her back down to earth. This whole night had been somewhat of a fantasy, a dream almost. The fantasy was over.

Kagome sighed.

"You promised that you wouldn't tell anyone."

"I aware of what was promised. I have not, however, promised to aid you in maintaining this secrecy. If we are discovered, this Sesshomaru will deny nothing."

Kagome gave him an exasperated sigh. Leave it to Sesshomaru to find a loophole.

"Fine. Still, I must go back to my room," Kagome insisted.

Reaching out, Sesshomaru cupped both breast, rubbing the pads of his fingers over her nipples. Kagome hitched in a breath. Sesshomaru leaned in, kissing her long and deep. Kagome felt her head spinning. All too soon, he pulled away.

"You may leave this Sesshomaru and return to your room if that is your wish."

Face flushed in agitated arousal, Kagome climbed from the huge bed, wincing at the pain and went in search of her cloths. She walked gingerly, grumbling to herself about arrogant demons. She walked over to her kimono and ripped obi near the hearth. Ignoring the obi, she dressed in her kimono, holding it closed.

Soundlessly, Sesshomaru glided up behind her. Kagome felt his presence almost as if he had touched her. Kagome turned, amber and brown clashing.

Leaning down, Sesshomaru kissed her again. The kiss was surprisingly gentle and tame but left her breathless and wanting all the same. It was simply perfect. Breaking the kiss, Kagome stepped back towards the door. Sesshomaru stepped back as well, watching as Kagome turned and slipped out into the dark hall.

Turning, he walked over to his bed and lay down, a small scent if blood teased his nose.

Closing his eyes, he rested his tired body. He did not sleep however. Though satisfaction was coursing throughout his entire body, he found he could not sleep. He was…restless. As if there was something he needed to do. His instincts were screaming at him.

Something was about to happen.

Having claimed Kagome, the beast was satisfied as well at the moment. Sesshomaru could feel it stretching lazily in his mind. Despite the feeling of a new threat, the beast was as calm as Sesshomaru himself.

Sighing, Sesshomaru got out of bed and began to dress. There was no help for it. Something was going on, and he would not find rest until he figured out what it was. Picking up his swords from their place on the wall, Sesshomaru fastened them to his obi and left, heading in the direction of Toramaru's room.

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After a nice long, hot soak, Kagome dressed in her sleeping kimono and climbed between the warm furs of her futon. Looking up at the ceiling, she sighed. She felt different as if something had changed.

Her body felt bruised, but in a good way. Her soak had help ease the tenderness but still, she could feel him, on her…inside her.

It was strange.

At times like these she missed Sango. Two years her senior, Sango was the older sister she had never had. She wanted to talk to her about what had happened, about everything that had led up to her deflowering. They had always shared things like this with one another.

As close as two sisters could be, they always told each other everything.

She remembered the day she met Sango. It had been about a week after her parents had died and Rykotsu had found and taken care of her. Kagome smiled at the fond memory….

These feelings…

They were so strong. Her memory was fading and yet these feelings remained strong.

She missed her parents and yet, she couldn't remember what they looked like, or what had happened to them. She had been there when they died. Distance anguished screams of her mother buzzed around in her head and yet she could not grab a hold of that memory. It remained elusive.

Why?

Kagome sat underneath a sizable cherry blossom tree; tears streaming down her face. The sun was just beginning to set. She'd been out here all morning; Rykotsu and Miroku were no doubt looking for her by now. Kagome couldn't find the will to care. Mother and father were dead, and at times like now, she wished she was too.

Miroku and Rykotsu were kind to her, they wanted to help her, she knew that. But she didn't want to be helped. She didn't want to go on without mother and father.

She wanted to sit here and die.

Maybe then this empty feeling would go away.

"The cherry blossoms are beautiful this time of year are they not?"

Kagome didn't even turn at the sound of the voice. Sango hadn't expected to her to. Sango took a seat next to the silent girl. They sat quietly for a moment, sitting under the cherry tree, listening to the sounds of nature all around them.

"It gets better. Over time. I remember the day my mother and father were killed." Sango said softly.

Kagome said nothing, but Sango got the feeling that she was listening.

"I was you age at the time. Bandits and thieves raided out village killing everyone and everything in sight. Father hid me under the hay in the barn and went back for mother and my little brother Kohaku. He never came back. I stayed in the barn for three days before I was rescued."

More tears fell; quietly Kagome drew her knees to her chest, resting her head on them.

"After it happened, I felt empty. I wanted to die right along with my family. They were all I knew. But then time passed, and the pain began to ease. Now, when I think about them, I feel happy. Even though our time together was short, I know they're in a better place, watching over me."

Sango looked up at the darkening sky.

"It's because of that very reason that I continued on. If I let them see me sad or defeated, they would feel that way too."

Sango looked over at Kagome who was busy drying her tears with the sleeve of her kimono. Reaching over, she stroked the top of her head as one would do to a puppy.

"Everything will be fine. You're a good little girl. Don't let life get you down, ne?"

Kagome slapped Sango's hand away with a indignant blush.

"I'm not a little girl, I am almost a woman!" Kagome announced with an insulted air.

Sango giggled.

"Is that so? Hmmm, you seem very child like to me. You are here crying instead of in the castle with the tutor. A child cannot become the Lord or rather Lady of a territory without proper education." Sango pointed out.

"I am not a child!" Kagome huffed jumping to her feet, "I will be the Lady of the Northern lands! Just you wait and see!"

Sango smiled up at the child.

"If you say so, my Lady. If you say so."

"I do say so. Come on, you'll see."

Sango squawked as Kagome pulled her to her feet and ran towards the castle. Sango stumbled to keep up.

"My Lady! Wait a moment!" Sango exclaimed as Kagome dragged her back to the castle.

The sun set on the two as they rushed back to the castle….

It seemed so long ago now. After that day, she and Sango had been inseparable.

Still were.

She owed Sango a lot. She had been her rock in that terrible time in her life. Miroku and Rykotsu had been just as much as a help, as well as others, but Sango had been a help on a deeper level. She understood her better than anyone else had. And for that, she would always love her, would always be grateful.

Turning on her side, Kagome closed her eyes and relaxed. Just as she was on the edge of sleep she heard it.

"Kagome…"

Someone was calling her name.

Kagome tiredly opened her eyes. The room was completely dark. No one was there. Snuggling deeper into the warmth her bed offered, she drifted off to sleep.

"Kagome!….."

Kagome sat up and looked around. The room was the same, dark and unoccupied. One thing was off however. Her bedroom door was wide open. Curious, and more than a little apprehensive, Kagome pulled back the furs and slid from the bed, bringing forth her miko energy, just in case. Tip toeing over to the door, she looked out into the hall to see if there was anyone there. Emptiness greeted her. Seeing no one and nothing, she began to close the door.

"Kagome….come to me….."

Kagome stopped and stood still. Someone was definitely there.

"Who's there?" she called to the empty hall, hand glowing pink.

In the darkness, a figure began took shape. Kagome took a fearful step back as piercing purple eyes stared back at her. A woman emerged from the shadows. Recognition was instant.

"You…you're-"

"It's time for you to come with me, ne Lady Kagome?" the woman said.

Kagome suddenly felt lightheaded. This woman, she was doing something to her. Kagome had no time to fight back before her entire world went dark.

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Kurai smiled at the vacant staring eyes. Kagome was out. It was a simple trance, nothing too deep. Kurai was severely tempted to kill her off instead of what Vishious had in store for her. But a deal was a deal, and Vishious did not seem like someone she would want to cross.

"Now, Kagome, come with me."

Kurai started down the hall, and Kagome followed.

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"Something is amiss." Sesshomaru stated.

Wearing a light blue sleeping robe, Toramaru was already alert.

He had sensed it as well. He sat in one of the many window seats in his room. His bedroom was almost identical to Sesshomaru's only smaller and a large futon instead of a bed. His interior was decorated in blues and purples.

"What think you Sesshomaru?" Toramaru asked.

"The Evil Six seem to be making their move sooner than expected."

Toramaru stood and disappeared into one of the doors in his room. He returned a few moments later, dressed in full armor. Without another word the males headed towards the soldier's sleeping quarters towards the back of the castle. Knocking on the first door on the left Sesshomaru and Toramaru waited for the person inside to open the door.

Muffled shuffling could be heard and a moment later the door opened. A tall, muscled and sleepy Inu Youkai male opened the door. His long blue hair was tussled, and his light blue eyes were unfocused. Shuuei was the Lieutenant General. When the General was unavailable, the Lieutenant General took charge. Sesshomaru trusted him as much as he trusted Haku.

"Lieutenant General Shuuei, we are under attack. Rally the troops and sound the alarm in all villages." Sesshomaru commanded.

That statement snapped him right to attention.

'All the villages?' he thought, a bit alarmed.

Most of the soldiers resided in their homes in the villages in the Western lands. A few hundred were chosen to stay in the castle for six months in case of an emergency and to receive training, and after six months of training, the soldiers switch, the soldiers from the village came to the castle while the soldiers in the castle returned home.

There was simply no room for the entire army in the castle. The Western lands had a massive military. Shuuei came to attention instantly, centuries of training kicking in, shedding the sleepiness in an instant.

"Hai, Sesshomaru-sama!" Shuuei said.

Sesshomaru and Toramaru turned and walked away, confident Shuuei would execute Sesshomaru's commands without fail.

Shuuei rushed to change into his armor, falling several times in his haste. Once he was dressed and ready, he rushed to the hall. Starting for the first door he opened it.

"To arms!" he yelled into the room before dashing to another. Going door to door, Shuuei yelled the command. The soldiers stumbled from bed and into their armor and headed to the front of the castle to meet their Lord.

Within minutes, all soldiers stood in formation before Lord Sesshomaru and Elder Toramaru.

"Find the intruders! Leave none alive!" Sesshomaru commanded.

"Yes sir!" came the response from the soldiers.

"Look! Up there!" one soldier yelled pointing up at the sky.

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at the three dragons. His anger spiked. They would dare intrude onto his territory? Who the fuck did they think they were toying with?

"Archers," Sesshomaru commanded softly.

The archers came forward, moving instantly into position.

"Ready!" Shuuei commanded.

"Aim! Fire!"

The archers released their arrows as the blue dragon dove towards them. The arrows found their mark. The blue dragon pulled up, joining the five dragons that flew in a circle over the Western castle.

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'Finally. Shit, took forever to get here,' Khaos complained, his blue wings flapping.

'Must you complain about everything?' Ahgony said, green nostrils flaring.

Khaos flew swiftly over to the green dragon.

'What did you say?'

'You fucking heard me.'

Khaos blew smoke from his nostrils.

'Why you fucking-'

'Enough! We have no time for this!' Tourcher said with an agitated swish of his gold tail, the goblet of black liquid clutched tightly in his claws.

Khaos huffed and retreated.

'What are we waiting for,' Ehvil asked as he slowly flapped his brown wings to stay afloat.

'The signal from my sister,' Mahdness informed the group, as he rode the soft wind current, his purple wings spread wide.

'Ahh, the one that left after you killed your mother,' Ehvil recalled, 'what is she doing here?'

'She was found wandering around by a male named Mahou. I had no use for either Kurai or Hikari so I allowed the man to take them.' Mahdness explained.

'Mahou?'

Mahdness nodded.

'Will he not notice she is missing?' Tourcher asked.

'He would if he were still alive. I believe Ahgony peeled him like a potato the other day, ne, Ahgony?'

'Don't tell me he was in that pathetic group of soldiers?' Khaos said with a roll of his eyes.

'Aye, he was.'

Closing his eyes, Mahdness felt for his sister's energy.

'It's time.' he said opening his eyes.

'Let's move.' Tourcher commanded, swooping down in a dive towards the forest behind the castle.

Ehvil followed, while Ahgony, Mahdness and Khaos flew in opposite directions, watching as the soldiers poured from the castle. A figure instantly drew their attention.

'Hoooo, well, well, well, looks like it's the mighty Lord Sesshomaru himself,' Ahgony chortled.

Khaos was pleased.

'Finally some action!' Khaos said as he dove head first into the fray, dodging the arrows.

Tourcher and Ehvil touched down onto the forest floor gracefully, instantly transforming into their humanoid forms and dressing. After they were dressed, they walked past the screaming male being torn apart by dark magic.

They assumed that was the snake Vishious had spoken about.

So far he had managed to summon thirty Ra Ku Youki who were running in all directions, looking and lusting for a kill. A figure melted from the shadows of the tree line.

"You must be Tourcher and Ehvil."

"Kurai, I presume." Tourcher said with a bow.

"You would be correct. I am Kurai."

"Have you brought the girl?"Ehvil asked.

Kurai lifted a brow. She held a strong resemblance to Mahdness. Same bone structure, same aura of madness, they were almost the same.

"Of course I brought her. Come, Kagome."

Kagome stepped forward from the forest, still in the trance. Ehvil clenched his teeth. Though she was not aware of him, it still bothered him to be so near her when he was like this. Despite everything he had done, everything he had accepted in himself, he didn't want her to see him like this.

Didn't want her to know what he was. Didn't want to see judgment and hatred in her beautiful brown eyes.

He knew, eventually, she would find out, but that didn't make it any easier.

"So this is future sister Kagome?" Tourcher said, "I can see why big brother Vishious is so taken with her. I would love to fuck her dead body."

Ehvil felt himself tense at his words.

"We will take her now." Tourcher said as he took a step forward.

'No. Do this now. I wish to be set free now.' Vishious commanded.

'Aye, big brother Vishious.' Tourcher replied as he walked towards Kagome, goblet in hand.

Wasting no time, Tourcher tilted her head back and brought the goblet to her lips. Tilting the goblet, he poured the dark liquid down her throat. From behind a tree, Kagura watched the proceeding. Sadness and guilt drowned her.

'Kagome…forgive me…'

Vishious laughed in her mind. Kagura burned anew with hatred for that dark male. One day he would pay…

Once the goblet was empty, Tourcher let it fall to the floor. With the pad of his thumb, he wiped away a trail of the black liquid from the corner of her mouth and stepped back to wait. The reaction he was waiting for was instant. Kagome's body began to pulsate and her brown eyes began to glow a bright eerie green.

From her eyes, green halves of a jewel emerge. Ehvil was grateful she was in a trance; otherwise this would be very painful for her to go through. Slowly the pieces emerged and levitated in the air.

Kagome fell to the ground, eyes still open in a vacant stare.

Tourcher stepped forward and grabbed both glowing pieces of the jewel.

"What are they?" Kurai asked in wonder.

"Vishious and a few of the Ra Ku Youki were imprisoned in a jewel called the Emerald Moon by Siunki years ago. For centuries, the jewel was guarded by female priestesses, until one day, the priestess guarding the jewel absorbed the jewel into herself in order to keep others from freeing big brother Vishious. Eventually, that priestess fell in love and had a child. Kagome. Thus the jewel became a part of her," Ehvil explained.

Tourcher put both pieces together and a bright light flashed, lighting up the sky. The light pierced through the dark clouds of the sky and then disappeared. A loud rumbling sounded and then the sky split open.

Large dark claws stretched from the tear.

Kurai stared up at the large claw in awe.

It was huge!

A face emerged, large, scaly and terrifying. Kurai took a step back as the entire dragon emerged. It dropped down, shaking the very ground beneath her feet. As Kagome began to stir, Ehvil retreated, heading away from the Western lands.

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Kagome awoke to a loud roar. Her vision was hazy at first, before gradually clearing. Was she dreaming again? Or was there really a humongous dragon staring down at her with crimson eyes?

Kagome pinched herself.

"Ow."

Definitely not a dream. Sitting up on her knees, she took in her surroundings. There was an unknown golden haired male standing a few feet from her right, a gigantic dragon, and that woman from before.

What the hell was going on?

Kagome squealed as the long black tail of the dragon wrapped around her waist and pulled her up to its face. Kagome watched in absolute terror as the dragon blew a puff of black smoke from its nostrils. As the dragon moved its giant head towards her, Kagome screamed, certain she was to be eaten.

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"What the fuck is going on?" InuYasha yelled as he rushed outside, Yamiko, Sarinji and Katzunami in tow.

Toramaru turned to the four.

"We are under attack. The Evil six has finally made their move."

Katzunami unsheathed his sword.

"Indeed?" he said.

InuYasha cracked his knuckles, "Let's do this shit."

Yamiko moved in front of him," No way, mutt, as if you could handle this. Let me show you how it's done."

InuYasha growled, "Get the hell out of the way, ugly."

"We have not time for bickering," Sarinji said calmly as he too unsheathed his sword, "If you two are going to sit here and argue, then leave."

InuYasha and Yamiko growled angrily at each other before turning away from each other. A fire ball headed right for the small group. The group dispersed, dodging the fire ball.

"What the fuck is that?" InuYasha said.

"It's a dragon youkai dumbass," Yamiko commented dryly.

InuYasha growled at him before unsheathing his sword.

"Well whatever it is, it's going down!" he growled as he leapt onto the roof of the castle to get closer, joining the many soldiers already in position.

"Oh no you don't! I'm taking it down!" Yamiko yelled rushing after him.

Sarinji and Katzunami shook their heads at the two males before turning and heading towards the opposite side of the roof where the other two dragons floated in the sky. Before they could reach the roof, a bright light appeared in the sky.

Lightening crashed, shaking the earth.

The sky lit up in a bright green light and disappeared just as suddenly as it appeared. Moments later, a dragon emerged, tearing the sky apart. An immense, midnight black dragon emerged.

All fighting ceased momentarily to watch the beast emerge from the heavens. Suddenly, a scream pierced through the silence.

'Kagome,'

Without a second thought Sesshomaru turned and headed towards the back of the castle.

Dodging another flaming sphere, Katzunami also ran towards the back of the castle. Sesshomaru was already there, staring calmly up at the giant dragon nuzzling Kagome.

"So, you are the last member of the Evil Six are you not?" Sesshomaru calmly asked the beast.

The beast flashed its giant sharp teeth.

"Lord Sesshomaru I presume," the beast rumbled.

Kagome stared at the beast, not sure if she should be afraid or not.

'It talks,' she thought to herself.

"None other," he acknowledge as he unsheathed his sword, "You will pay for your intrusion upon this Sesshomaru's domain,"

The dragon laughed, the sound rumbling and shaking the earth.

"I am merely returning the favor. You yourself have trespassed onto my territory," the beast said, all amusement gone.

His crimson eyes burned with a deep hatred.

"This Sesshomaru has not trespassed on any territory but his own."

"Nay," the dragon hissed, "you have trespassed. You have taken what rightfully belonged to me."

Sesshomaru raised a brow.

"Confused, dog? " the dragon taunted.

"You speak in circles."

Vishious' face contorted even more, becoming darker, more vicious. Kagome gasped as his claws tightened reflexively around her waist, cutting off her oxygen.

"MY WOMAN YOU DISEASED DOG! YOU HAVE DEFILED MY WOMAN!"

Kagome gasped again, this time in shock.

'He can't be talking about me!'

Sesshomaru smirked, "This Sesshomaru has not taken your woman."

"LIAR!" Vishious yelled, slamming his tail angrily down on the grown causing more quakes.

Kagome closed her eyes, terrified. His aura was chocking. So much concentrated evil. It was sickening. Kagome nearly screamed as Vishious brought his hand towards Sesshomaru. Kagome came face to face to the expressionless demon.

"DID YOU NOT FUCK THIS WOMAN ?" he yelled, giving her a little shake.

"How you came about this information I cannot begin to guess, however I deny nothing," Sesshomaru responded nonchalantly.

Katzunami felt his heart constrict. It couldn't be true. It had to be a lie. After Sesshomaru had taken her away, he had decided to seduce her, mark her and figure out the rest later. He knew she wouldn't be happy about him seducing her, but he was sure she'd forgive him in time. Maybe even grow to love him as much as he loved her.

But if what that dragon was saying was true…

No! It had to be a lie.

"His accusation is incorrect, is it not, Lady Kagome?" he asked coming to stand beside Sesshomaru, looking into her eyes, hoping against hope it wasn't true.

Kagome blushed and looked away.

"I…that is…we….." Kagome lapsed into an uncomfortable silence.

It was true then. Kagome and Sesshomaru had…

"I see." said Katzunami.

Closing his eyes, he swallowed a lump in his throat. His hatred for Sesshomaru increasing beyond what even he thought. When this was all over, he would kill that dog. No one, and nothing would stand in his way.

"I'm…sorry…I didn't mean to hurt you…" Kagome said softly.

Katzunami opened his eyes, his gaze fierce.

"It matters not," he said.

Kagome squealed as the dragon retracted his hand, bringing her up once more.

"So, you lust after my woman as well, ne?" Vishious growled at Katzunami.

"She is not your woman, lizard." Sesshomaru stated calmly, "She has clearly made her choice and has chosen this Sesshomaru."

Kagome wanted to say something in her own defense, to tell Sesshomaru he was wrong, that she hadn't made a choice, but she couldn't. She could barely breathe now. The strong aura's of the surrounding males was overwhelming. Vishious' was dark and malicious, while Katzunami's was angry and dangerous; Sesshomaru's aura however was all of the above and territorial.

As if she did indeed belong to him.

How had things gotten so out of control?

"It matters not who she chose. I have chosen her, thus she is mine. I will cleanse her completely of your presence." Vishious said.

Katzunami planted his foot firmly in place. Sesshomaru's grip tightened on his sword.

"You will take her nowhere," Sesshomaru stated

Kagome panicked.

'I have to do something.'

"You would dare challenge me?" Vishious inquired.

"Indeed." Sesshomaru responded.

Katzunami merely nodded.

"So be it."

A bright red light engulfed the large black dragon. Kagome close her eyes as the light intensified and his energy began to retract.

Sesshomaru and Katzunami readied themselves, dropping into a defensive position as the light dimmed and slowly extinguished. Gone was the black dragon, and in its place stood a tall, muscular black haired, naked male holding Kagome tightly against his chest.

Kagome looked up at the male and instantly recognized him.

"It's you,” she whispered, horrified, “V."

He smiled down at her. A smile that chilled Kagome to the bone.

"Aye, it is me. My name is Vishious."

"Vishious? You are part of the Evil Six?" Kagome questioned.

Vishious inclined his head.

"Aye, the leader in fact."

Kagome gasped. So casually he answered that question; as if they were discussing the weather. Her brows drew down in anger.

"Why are you doing this?" she asked.

Vishious cocked his head to the side.

"I do so because I am compelled to. Simple."

Kagome looked up at him, appalled at his answer. It was so cold hearted. He was deranged.

"You cannot be serious."

"Indeed I am woman."

"Enough. Prepare yourself." Sesshomaru said.

Setting Kagome aside, Vishious smiled.

"Prepare to die, dog."

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Laters!

~Sessakag