InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Angel ❯ Always Expect The Unexpected ( Chapter 42 )

Chapter Forty-Two:

Always Expect The Unexpected

He found her in her private garden tending to the garden. Kagura had pointed him in the right direction after his own search had turned up nothing. He had not known there was a private garden located beyond the fountain garden, which explained where she had been going for the last three days. The sound of humming drifted to his ears. As he rounded the corner he came upon her.

Dressed in a lime green kimono and blue obi, she stood over blue roses, watering them as she hummed cheerfully. He was surprised; he had never before seen blue roses. They were beautiful.

"Alright my little beauties, you've been watered, trimmed and admired. All done," she said to the flowers.

She looked up at the sky. Dark clouds were rolling in, heavy with rain.

"Although I may have wasted my time watering you today; it seems like it's going to rain,"

Sesshomaru smirked.

Somehow, talking to flowers suited her, seeing her do so was not strange to him at all. Inwardly he sighed; time to get this over with.

"Did you plant these, Kagome?" he asked.

Kagome's back stiffened but she didn't turn around.

"Yes, I did," she said coldly, continuing to water the blue roses.

"I do not believe I've ever seen blue roses before,"

"They are a creation of my own," she said softly.

Miroku had not been exaggerating at all; Kagome was very stubborn and very hard to reach. Just from her body language he could tell he was nowhere near welcome. They stood in silence. Sesshomaru watched as Kagome finished her watering. Once she was done, she finally turned to face him. There was no smile, no warmth on her face. Strange when those things were always the first emotion he could see on her face. Had his words really bothered her that much? From what Miroku said his words had bothered her a great deal.

Kagome crossed her arms, glaring at him through narrowed eyes.

"Was there something you wanted, Sesshomaru?"

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at her tone. Kagome's aura bristled at the look. Sesshomaru reigned in his temper. Getting angry would not help his cause.

"Aye, I would like to speak of our disagreement three days prior," he said.

"I think you made yourself pretty clear, Sesshomaru. There's nothing more to discuss,"

"There is much to discuss. I wish to speak of a possible compromise,"

That piqued her curiosity.

"Compromise?"

"Aye. It has come to my attention that perhaps a compromise would be best to ensure peace among us,"

"What are the terms of this compromise?" Kagome asked skeptically.

"There are many things that I do not know about the Northern lands. I need the assistance of an experienced intellectual to successfully rule this land,"

"You have Miroku for that,"

"Indeed I do, however, he does not visit the villagers, he is not as closely associated with them as you yourself are,"

"So you wish to use me to win over the people?" Kagome asked in disbelief.

Sesshomaru shook his head.

"I wish to give back that which you love, Kagome. I am not a male that shares well with others; however, I do not wish to take everything from you. Nor do I wish for there to be unrest between us. "

Kagome was beginning to understand now. He wanted to make a compromise but at the same time, he did not want to make it seem as though he was giving in, or that he was losing something. By compromising, he would obtain useful information to assist him in running the Northern lands, therefore obtaining an ally rather than giving up some of his power.

Kagome sighed inwardly.

Men, they'd choke on their own pride if they could. It was better then nothing coming from him she guessed, at least he was trying to make things right.

"I appreciate what you are doing, Sesshomaru. I understand that I am no longer the single authority over the Northern lands, but I cannot help but feel responsible for what happens here. I love these people, I love this land, nothing and no one will ever or could ever change that. After my parents died, this land became my life. They became everything to me; I can't just give it up completely."

"I understand that, Kagome. Yet you have to understand that I myself am used to ruling my lands alone. Sharing power is not something that is done, however, a woman being a Territory Lady is not something that was done either."

Kagome wanted to ask why but figured she wouldn't press her luck.

"I will allow you some authority here in the Northern lands. You may visit the villagers when you wish, however you must send word of your absence and take along a suitable guard. I will not take chances with your safety," Kagome's face lit up as he spoke, "Disagreements between villagers may be handled by you, but you must document the results so that it may be looked over. You will be updated regularly of any changes and given a monthly report of the state of the people and lands. Are these terms agreeable to you, Kagome?"

Kagome nodded.

For now anyways.

Having some power was better than none. She would continue to work towards becoming a co-ruler with Lord Sesshomaru. When she gained that power she wanted it to be publicly known, not behind the scenes. She wanted everyone to see that women were just as capable of ruling as men. Most of all, she wanted to be acknowledged as his equal.

"I accept," she said with a soft smile.

"There is another matter I wish to discuss. I've mention that I do not share well with others. That includes you Kagome. I will not share you. I do not want you around Lord Sarinji. He pursues you as though you are not mated, I will not take such an insult from him."

"I understand. I will not go near him,"

And she did understand.

What Sarinji was doing was foolishness pure and simple. It was well known, even among humans, that pursuing a mated female was punishable by death.

"I must have your word that you will not interfere with this situation. It is very likely that I will have to take action against him. I cannot have your interference."

Kagome sighed. She hoped to the Gods it didn't come to that. She didn't want Lord Sarinji dead, especially because of her. However, she knew the importance of male pride. Defending what was his tied in directly to male pride. She would not and could not begrudge him that right.

"You have my word I will not interfere."

And just like that, the tension between them dissipated as another sort of tension came over them. Sesshomaru approached her, his body close to hers. Reaching out, he ran his thumb over her cheek.

"Now, there is a more pressing matter we must discuss," he said.

Looking at the heated look in his eyes, Kagome pretty much knew what he meant. Bending down, he captured her lips in a passionate kiss. Though it had only been three days, it felt like forever since he had touched her. Dropping the water pitcher, she threw her arms around his neck, pulling his body closer to hers.

As Sesshomaru cupped her breasts in his hands, Kagome felt her body go up in instant flames. Not caring that they were outside, Kagome pulled Sesshomaru's obi free and pulled open his kimono, baring his muscular chest.

Pulling her mouth away from his, Kagome turned her attention to his chest. As her tongue roamed the plains of his chest, Sesshomaru made short work of her obi as well.

Her kimono slid from her body in a whisper of silk, leaving her completely exposed to the open air. Lightening crackled overhead, Kagome barely heard it. Removing his kimono, Sesshomaru spread it out on the soft grass near the blue rose bushes. Returning for Kagome, he swept her off her feet, carrying her over to the kimono laid out. Slowly he laid her down on the silken cloth. His lips devoured hers as the first raindrop fell.

Settling between her legs, he pressed against her pussy, moving his hips in a circular motion, his silk hakama creating delicious friction. Kagome rolled her hips upwards into his hips, pinching her nipples.

More drops of cold rain pelted their bodies.

Leaning down, Sesshomaru ran his tongue along her neck, tasting the wet rain on her skin. Kagome moaned, wrapping her legs around his waist as he ground against her.

Slapping her hands away, he cupped her breasts in his hands, tweaking the puckered nipples. Kagome moaned loudly, her hip arching upward frantically against his own. Pinching a nipple, Sesshomaru leaned down, running his tongue over the hardened peak as he ground down hard against her. Kagome felt her toes curl. Her mouth opened in a silent scream as he switched nipples.

Unable to stand the torture, Kagome reached down and pulled on his hakama, yanking them down. She trembled as his hard dick came in contact with her pussy. The rain began to pour in earnest, soaking them.

Kagome looked up at Sesshomaru, his bangs plastered to his forehead, his long, wet silken hair forming a wet curtain around their faces, his amber eyes boring into her own. Her heart did a flip and an unknown feeling unfurled in her heart. Before she could examine the feeling, he thrust forward, entering her swiftly.

Kagome moaned loud and long as he sank in balls deep.

“Yesssssss,”she gasped, “more......Sesshomaru,”

Setting a fast hard pace, Sesshomaru buried his claws into her hair, the rain pounding at his back urging him on. Pulling his head down, Kagome thrust her tongue into his mouth before taking his lips in an aggressive kiss.

Sesshomaru responded just as aggressively, tightening his fingers in her hair, his hips pumping furiously. Kagome growled low in her throat, arching her hips against the hard pounding. Sesshomaru growled back, sinking his fangs into her shoulder. Kagome screamed, racking her claws down his back.

He shuddered, biting down harder.

“Yes, yes, yes, yes, ohhhh God,” she panted to the heavens.

An orgasm started from her toes, working its way up, spreading through out every inch of her body like a wildfire.

Kagome screamed as she came, her body trembling, her hands reaching up to pull hard on his long wet hair. Sesshomaru groaned against his will as she clamped down on him, milking his dick with tiny contractions. His body shuddered as he thrust again and again, prolonging his climax.

His eyes rolled back.

It had been too long since he'd been inside her.

Finally he lay still, rolling over onto his back, panting. Kagome closed her eyes as the rain washed over their bodies. They lay there for moments, catching their breaths. Sesshomaru sat up on his side, leaning down over her. Kagome opened her eyes as he reached down, caressing her hip.

Wet lips brushed her own.

Kagome returned the kiss, reaching up to caress his cheek. The rain began to ebb, leaving behind a cool wind. Sesshomaru pulled her into his arms, his body an excellent source of heat. They lay together, enjoying each others company. As Sesshomaru lay spooned against her, softly rubbing her arm, Kagome stared at the blue rose bush, knowing this memory would forever be seared in her mind.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Kagura sat near the river, her feet dangling in the water. Closing her eyes, she breathed in deeply. She loved the smell of the air after a fresh rain. Suddenly she felt an unwelcomed presence. She frowned, opening her eyes.

"Why are you here? I don't want to be bothered," she said coldly.

General Ensei stood a few feet away from her, arms crossed, a cheeky smile on his face.

"Awww come now, Kagura. If you didn't want me to find you, why do you come back to the same spot everyday?" he asked.

"Because I happen to like this spot," she said simply, a small blush beginning to form.

"Do you now? It wouldn't happen to have anything to do with the fact that you saw me naked here?"

The blush bloomed, heating her neck and cheeks. It was exactly for that reason.

"That has nothing to do with it," Kagura claimed, eyes closed, "I don't know why you keep bringing that incident up. I've certainly forgotten all about it,"

"That blush certainly says otherwise," Ensei said.

Kagura opened her eyes, gasping as brown eyes bored into her own. He had moved beside her, squatting down on his haunches, his face mere inches from her own. Her blush intensified.

"Why are you here?" she exclaimed in embarrassment.

"You know why,"

Kagura turned her head away.

"I am not going out with you," she said.

"Why not?"

"I'm not interested,"

Ensei took a seat next to her. Removing his boots in silence, he too stuck his feet into the water.

"We both know that to be a lie. Tell me the real reason,"

"I can't alright? Why won't you take it at that and leave me alone?" she said glaring at him.

"Because there is more to you than you are willing to reveal and I think it's the reason why you keep rejecting me."

"It doesn't matter, you can't change anything, no one can."

"Why don't you tell me what it is and I'll decide for myself if it can be changed."

"Why does it matter? Why do you care?" she asked irritably.

"Because, I wish to get to know you better,"

"There is no point in getting to know me better,"

"I disagree,"

"Will you stop being an idiot?" she exclaimed hopping to her feet, clenching her fists, "I'm not someone you need to get involved with! Don't you understand that?"

"Nay, I do not," Ensei said looking up at her.

Kagura wanted to smack his handsome face. He didn't understand, and there was no way in hell she could make him understand without telling him everything.

Ensei stood.

"Why will not give me a chance, Kagura? What can it hurt to take a chance?"

It could hurt a lot knowing Vishious. She didn't want him to be hurt because of her. She didn't want him to find out who she was, what she was.

"Why are you being so insistent?" Kagura asked in exasperation.

"Why are you being so stubborn?" he countered.

Kagura huffed and turned away, crossing her arms. They sat in silence for long moments.

"Alright, but only one date," she said opening one eye to look at him.

"For now at least," he said.

Kagura turned; mouth open, ready to give him a brutal let down. Before she could even draw a breath, his arms were around her waist, his lips on hers. Kagura eyes widened in shock as his lips moved gently over her own lips. She had never been kissed this way before. The few times Naraku had kissed her had been rough and punishing. Ensei was neither rough nor brutal.

Her eyes closed. Kagura hesitantly wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing her lips harder against his.

Her stomach began to knot, heat spreading through her body. Kagura moaned as his tongue entered her mouth, caressing softly. She felt light headed as pleasure flooded her body, real pleasure for the first time. All too soon he pulled away.

Slowly, she opened her eyes. Warm brown eyes stared back at her. He was such a nice male, why the hell did he have to go and get involved with someone like her?

"Why me?" she asked softly.

"To be honest, I don't know why. There is something about you that draws me. I will not stop pursuing you until I understand what it is," he claimed with a smirk.

Kagura sighed, looking up at the cloudy sky.

This could not end well.

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Kagome sat up, blue rose petals clinging to her mass of tangled hair. Reaching up wards, she stretched. Sesshomaru lay stretched out on his side, watching as she stood and began to dress. Somehow, this time felt different.

She felt different.

As though something inside her had changed. It wasn't a dramatic change and yet she felt altered. Picking up her kimono, she shook the bits of grass from it, before putting it on again. Sesshomaru stood, shaking his cloths clean as well before dressing.

The sun was just beginning to break through the gray sky. The scent of the air was calming. She had always loved the scent after fresh rain. Kagome felt Sesshomaru approach her. Strong arms encircled her waist, pulling her back against him, his hard dick pressing into her lower back. Kagome closed her eyes as arousal once more spread through her body.

"You are insatiable," Kagome said softly as he reached up and cupped her breasts.

"Aye," he said, his tongue rolling over the side of her neck.

"Sesshomaru," she giggled, "we have to go inside some time,"

"Do we?" he inquired smoothly.

"Yes, we do,"

Reluctantly, he released her.

Kagome ran her fingers through her hair, trying to straighten the tangled mess, rose petals drifting softly to the ground. It was a loss cause, anyone with eyes would take one look at her know how she had spent her afternoon. She shrugged, the incredible experience she had shared here with Sesshomaru was their business, no one else's.

Kagome and Sesshomaru headed back to the castle.

As they walked, a strange feeling came over her. Everything felt suddenly out of place. The air around her felt charged. She stopped, confusion crossing her face.

In front of her stood a dark cave. Two wolves carved from stone sat on each side of the cave's entrance. She had never seen cave anywhere near her castle.

What the hell was it doing here?

She felt a tug at her heart. A familiar tug. As Kagome walked closer, the tug became stronger. Kagome entered the cave, darkness closing over her. Immediately her night vision kicked in. Inside was damp and cold. Eeriness crept up her spine. As she walked deeper a putrid smell assaulted her sensitive nose.

Kagome gagged.

She recognized that smell. The smell of death and blood.

Lots of it.

Kagome closed her eyes, taking a few deep breaths through her mouth. Covering her nose she continued on deeper into the dark depths. As the scent became stronger, Kagome gagged again. Dead bodies in a cave was a bad combination. The closed space trapped the scent. It was overpowering. Just when she thought she'd pass out from the smell, a green light lit up in the darkness. Kagome walked faster, pinching her nose closed.

As she stepped into the light what she saw horrified her.

Bodies, everywhere; on the walls, in piles on the ground, hanging from the ceiling, every tortured face missing their eyeballs. Kagome covered her mouth and closed her eyes, her stomach lurching.

Suddenly she felt the pulsing of an amulet, strong and true.

Taking more breaths through her mouth, Kagome moved forward. Careful of where she stepped. Kagome sidestepped the bodies, careful not to step on them. Her heart twisted. Some many wasted lives.

As Kagome crossed the sea of corpses, unbeknownst to her an arm twitched.

Holding onto the wall as the ground slopped downwards, Kagome felt another tingling sensation crawl up her spine. The hairs on the back of her neck stood on end. Her elfin shaped ears twitched as a faint shuffling noise sounded behind her. Moans, pained moans drifted down to her, echoing through the cave. Turning, Kagome looked up in horror at the faces staring down at her.

She backed up as more faces appeared.

Their skin dark and rotted, their eyes missing, slimy saliva running down their chins. Kagome nearly vomited at the stench. With a roar, they launched at her. Kagome turned and ran towards the green light. Her heart in her lungs, she ran as fast as she could. With her new demonic speed, she was able to run pretty fast, but to her surprise, they ran just as fast. She could feel them, breathing at her back, their gnarled fingers pulling at her hair and clothing.

For the first time in her life she was scared.

The green light burned brighter, she was almost there. A hand grabbed her ankle, tripping her.

She fell hard into the dirt. Turning, Kagome pulled at her leg, trying to shake off the hand. The dead woman holding her screeched, ropes of spittle dripping down her chin. Kagome pulled harder, panicking as more of the dead approached, their faces twisted into ugly expressions of pain and horror.

Kagome screamed as the dead woman pulled on her ankle, dragging her across the dirt.

Grabbing onto a nearby rock, Kagome held on to it tight, pulling herself in the opposite direction.

"Let go of me!" she screamed at the woman.

The woman screeched again, her broken finger nails digging into the soft skin of her ankle. Kagome screamed in pain, kicking the woman over and over in the face with her other foot. The dead woman's bones were brittle, her skin rotted. Each kick tore skin from her face, breaking the fragile bones of her face. Half of her face caved in, the woman's grip remained strong.

Kagome screamed again as more of the living dead piled atop her. With a frustrated growl, Kagome pulled forth energy and released it. They hissed as their bodies disintegrated into dust. Wasting no time, she was up on her feet and running towards the light again. The cave began to narrow, the walls closing in. Roars shook the walls behind her, as she turned the corner. Levitating in an emerald light was the amulet. Kagome ran, reaching out for it….

"Kagome," Sesshomaru called, giving her another shake.

They had been walking back towards the castle when she had suddenly broken into a run. Not just a regular run, a full blown terrified, high speed run as if someone was chasing her. When he had caught up to her she had fought him with the intent to kill, screaming in fright.

He had quickly subdued her and was shocked to see her eyes glazed over. She was in some sort of trance, her energy spiking, buzzing around her angrily. Not sure what was going on, he had given her a small shake, trying to rouse her from her trance.

Her eyes began to clear; he could feel her energy begin to retreat inside of her once more. She took a breath as if she had been under water and was coming up for air.

"I think….I think I just had a vision," Kagome whispered in shock.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

They left the castle that evening, heading for the Eastern lands. After describing the location to everyone, Lord Sarinji had recognized the description as a cave in the Eastern lands. The cave was called the Cave of the Dead. The rumor was that the cave had been cursed by a witch. That any dead bodies placed inside would rise among the again as the living dead.

Kagome knew for a fact that the curse was real. This was what Katzunami had been telling her. Kagome sat on Sesshomaru's demonic cloud, his arms securely wrapped around her waist.

She would miss him.

Already she wished him back. Even though having him back would also bring the pain associated with going to the Fade. He had been apart of her life for so long she could bear the pain if she had to. She had not thought she'd miss him half as much as she did. He had become so dear to her over the years. Kagome sighed, leaning back into Sesshomaru. There was nothing she could do now, all she could do was keep her promise and cherish the memories she had of him.

They arrived at the cave in less than seventeen hours, stopping only for food and water. The cave was just beyond the Northern boarder. As they touched down and joined the others below, Kagome felt the pull of the amulet immediately. Pulling away from Sesshomaru, Kagome approached the entrance.

"This is it," she said almost to herself.

Sesshomaru was on her in a second, standing in front of her. Kagome rolled her eyes. She knew she shouldn't have told him about the attack in her vision. She sighed mentally. There was no hope for it now. He had gone into protection mode, and there was no getting out of it until they retrieved the amulet and left the cave.

Sesshomaru entered the cave first, Kagome following after, Yamiko and InuYasha fell in behind her while General Ensei and Sarinji brought up the rear.

As they journeyed in deeper, Kagome grabbed Sesshomaru's hand.

On second thought, maybe having his protection wasn't so bad.

It was eerier than in her vision. The feeling of dread climbed up her spine, spreading through every limb of her body. Her stomach tightened and her heart beat sped up. She felt clammy; shaky. She took a deep breath, closing her eyes for a moment. She would never get used to dead bodies and walking corpses certainly didn't make her feel any better. Kagome gagged as the smell reached her nose.

It was overwhelming.

Even Sesshomaru scrunched his nose in acute distaste. Kagome covered her nose and mouth with her other hand, though the action didn't help much.

"What the fuck is that smell?" InuYasha complained.

"The bodies," Kagome said through her hand.

"How many bodies are down here?" General Ensei asked as he too covered his mouth and nose.

Even though wolf demon's senses were no where near as sharp as Inuyoukai, both General Ensei and Sarinji could barely take the stench.

"I'm not sure, there were a lot. Hundreds," Kagome responded.

As in her vision, a green light appeared, bathing the cave in a green hue. Kagome's hand tightened on Sesshomaru's. The bodies were just up ahead. The smell intensified as they walked into the clearing. Bodies were everywhere; it was more horrifying than she remembered. Everything was the same except for one thing. In the sea of bodies stood two lone figures, one of them very familiar.

"Long time no see, Sesshomaru," the woman said a dark smile on her face.

Sesshomaru raised a brow. She had definitely changed. Her hair was a blackish brown, her eyes a bright lavender color. Her voice was distorted, as if more than one voice was coming from her mouth.

"Kurai, you have chosen to join them?" Sesshomaru inquired.

Dressed in a tight blue kimono, Ensanity sat atop a pile of bodies.

"Nay, I am Kurai no longer. I am Ensanity," she said, "and yes, I've chosen to join my brother, Mahdness," she chortled, pointing to Mahdness who sat down next to her rocking back and forth.

"If that is the case, you will receive the same sentence as they,"

"And what sentence is that, Sesshomaru, love?"

Kagome's eyes narrowed at the woman. Sesshomaru love? She looked over at Sesshomaru. There was no hint of affection on his face, nor in his eyes, and yet he knew this woman, and she apparently knew him.

"Death,"

"Do you hear that, big brother? Sesshomaru wishes to kill us like he did Ahgony and Khaos,"

Mahdness stopped rocking as her words sank in. He looked up, his eyes raging mad. He stood.

"He killed your brothers, Mahdness," she said softly.

Sesshomaru smirked.

"You wish to send you brother to kill this Sesshomaru,"

'My brothers…..' Mahdness thought to himself.

"Indeed I do," she said angrily,"I want you to feel the pain you caused me! I want you to hurt as bad as you hurt me!"

Yamiko leaned over to InuYasha.

"Who's the nutcase?" Yamiko asked.

'Why my brothers?'

"Some woman my brother used to rut with. I knew that bitch was a little off but I didn't think she was this fucking crazy," InuYasha said.

Ensanity stood in anger, her fist clenched.

"Silence half-breed!" she screamed at the top of her lungs.

InuYasha raised a brow. This woman was a true nut.

'He took them away…..he did it….kill him…death to the dog…'

"Enough," Sesshomaru said, "You will surrender now, or die."

Ensanity acted as though she didn't hear him. Instead, she leveled her gaze on Kagome. She smiled.

"Kagome," she said, "Are you quite content with stealing another woman's male? Just what kind of slut are you?"

Anger was instant. Kagome took a step forward, eyes flashing.

"What did you just say?" Kagome asked, eyes narrowed.

Ensanity smiled.

"I think you heard me, bitch,"

'Death to the dog…death to the dog….'

Energy crackled around Kagome. Yamiko and InuYasha took an unconscious step away from her. Ensanity narrowed her eyes at the suddenly charged air.

"Not only are you crazy, you seem to have a death wish," Kagome sneered, her eyes tinting red.

"You're a slut, spreading your legs for the first male that takes an interest in you. I don't blame him for sampling charms so easily and freely given, men seem to love whores for some reason,"

Before Sesshomaru could say a word, Kagome was on her in flash, tackling her onto the hard stone floor in a burst of energy. The impact shook the cave walls. The action seemed to jolt Mahdness from his trance like state. His eyes locked onto Sesshomaru. The voices in his head began to speak. His brothers, they were speaking to him.

'Kill him…..' Ahgony whispered to him.

Mahdness to a step towards Sesshomaru.

'Kill him….' Khaos echoed.

Mahdness gathered energy.

'Kill them all!' they screamed in unison.

Mahdness released the energy. Black energy washed over the cave. One pained moan erupted, then another and another. The dead bodies began to rise, their mouth salivating. Fast on their feet, the undead attacked. Sesshomaru made short work of those in his way, and continued on, leaving them for the others, his eyes on Kagome and Ensanity rolling around on the ground, pulling each others hair.

Before he could reach them Mahdness blocked him, eyes mad, a bloody dagger in hand.

"Move," Sesshomaru commanded.

Mahdness didn't seem to hear him.

"Kill the dog…." he said.

Having no patience to deal with his mad ranting Sesshomaru attacked.

Sarinji pulled his sword, diving into the sea of the living dead. General Ensei followed. InuYasha and Yamiko looked at each other.

"First to fifty?" InuYasha said pulling his sword.

"You're on mutt," Yamiko agreed.

Kagome grabbed a fist full of Ensanity's hair, her fist pounding into her face over and over in rage. Her nose bloodied, Ensanity pushed Kagome on her back. Kagome blocked her face as Ensanity's fists swung at her.

"He was mine first you bitch!" she screamed in rage.

Angrier than she could ever remember being, Kagome reared back and slammed her fist into Ensanity's face, sending her flying. Ensanity hit the stone wall at bone crushing speed, nearly blacking out. The back of her head felt wet. Reaching behind her head, her hand came away with blood. Glaring at Kagome, she stumbled out of the room, disappearing down the hall leading to the amulet.

"Oh no you don't," Kagome hissed, running after her.

She'd be damned if she let her get away with what she'd said. Kagome followed the trail of blood into the open area where the amulet levitated. Ensanity stood in front of it, her lavender eyes blood shot red.

"I won't let you have him," she said, teeth clenched, "I'll kill you both. I'll be damned if I let you two be together."

"I took nothing from you. If he had wanted you, I would not be mated to him now would I?" Kagome asked with a smirk.

A vein pulsed in the side of Ensanity's neck, her energy crackling.

"You were obviously lacking something he desired and when he saw me, he couldn't help himself. He wanted me," Kagome goaded.

She didn't know what had come over her. Never before had she purposely set out to goad another woman into a fight. She was angry, angry and jealous. Even though Sesshomaru had rutted with her long before they had met, she still did not like the fact that they had been involved.

Ensanity's eye twitched, her whole body shaking.

"You'll pay for that!" she screeched pulling a blade from the sleeve, she attacked.

Her mind too far gone, Ensanity swung the blade wildly at Kagome. Easily dodging, Kagome grabbed her wrist and snapped it back. As she cried out in pain, Kagome swung around, elbowing her in the face. Ensanity staggered back, her nose bleeding. She ground her teeth.

"I've had enough of you!" she screamed.

Gathering energy, she concentrated it in her hands. Her hands turned black, lightning crackling through her finger tips. Kagome erected a barrier as Ensanity launched a ball of black energy at her.

"Do you know how much I loved him?" she raged throwing another ball of energy.

Kagome gathered her own energy, still maintaining her barrier.

"I would have done anything for him! I loved him with all my heart and soul!"

Another black ball bounced off her shield, more intense than the last. Kagome could feel the heat from the stinging energy.

Her barrier wavered.

"You're fucking crazy! What the hell did you expect! He wouldn't have chosen you even if I hadn't shown up!" Kagome screamed back.

A swift and sudden shift, Ensanity's eyes blazed, the black energy surrounding her hands burning brighter.

"HE WOULD HAVE CHOSEN ME YOU FUCKING BITCH!" she screamed, sending a huge blast of energy towards Kagome.

The energy exploded against her shield, sending her flying into a stone wall. Kagome gasped as pain shot up her back.

"I loved him, I wanted him, I would have done anything for him. And you….you took him from me," Ensanity said as she walked towards her, "I won't be happy until I see you dead!"

Releasing her energy, Kagome trapped her mid step, forcing her body to cease function. Ensanity struggled against the invisible restraints as she was lifted into the air.

"Let me down!" she screamed.

"I don't think so," Kagome said standing, "I've had more than enough of you,"

Walking over to the floating woman, Kagome dusted her kimono off. Kagome brought Ensanity down, face to face.

"I don't give a shit about what you think you had with him in the past. He doesn't give a shit about you now, nor did he in the past. What you've done here is unforgivable. Killing innocent people, joining those monster's the Evil Six-"

"Monsters? Strange coming from a woman that housed one of those monster's for years," she said slyly.

Kagome narrowed her eyes in anger, the wound of Rykotsu's betrayal still open and bleeding.

"You speak boldly for someone about to die," Kagome said, her fingers dripping with green acid.

Ensanity laughed.

"Struck a nerve did I, Kagome? Does it pain you to know that he never gave a shit about you? That he could care less about you even now? That while you work so hard to protect your people he is out slaying them?"

Rage over took her, her demon blood rushing to the forefront. With a vicious growl Kagome ran her hand through her chest.

Ensanity cried out in pain. Pumping poison into the open wound, Kagome leaned down to her ear.

"Had you kept your fucking mouth closed, you may have lived a minute longer," she sneered.

Kagome pulled her hand free with a sickening plop, letting Ensanity's body fall to the floor. Turning, she head over to the amulet, not sparing the dying woman another glance.

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Sesshomaru blocked another crazed attack from Mahdness. The beast had been swinging wildly, his emotions completely out of control. Sesshomaru caught his arm, spinning around, he let go, sending him crashing off of the stone wall. Sesshomaru approached the fallen male, deciding to end this quickly. He'd had more than enough today.

"Mahdness," he said, "That is your name, ne?"

Mahdness watched him intently, his eyes glazed over.

"My brothers….you killed my brothers…." he accused rocking from side to side.

"I will show you true madness," Sesshomaru said.

Placing two fingers at his lips, Sesshomaru blew softly across his claws as he poured poison from the tips. Mixing the poison with the toxins in his mouth, the poison from the tips of his claws turned into gas. Mahdness did nothing to block the gas. As he inhaled, the gas took immediate effect.

His mind scrambled, the voices in his head began to scream all at once. Mahdness covered his ears and screamed.

'KILL THEM! KILL HIM!'

'MOTHER IS COMING! KILL HER!'

"Stop it…" he said, grounding his teeth.

"YOU'VE BEEN A BAD BOY'

'KILL HER!'

'KILL HER!'

Tears filled his eyes, his mind was splitting apart. Too many voices. He pulled his hair, great tuffs of silken black hair, his screams echoing through the cave. He retreated into his mind. He needed mother. Yes, mother! She would keep him safe! Mother. He could almost smell her floral perfume…

It hurt. Everything hurt. His body was throbbing all over. No part of his body was left untouched. He picked himself up from the pool of blood he had been lying in and stumbled to the hallway. Today was the day. The day it ended. He was not happy, nor was he sad. He felt nothing. A strong nothingness. He felt it in the very depths of soul. It did not frighten him in the least, this feeling of nothingness. It felt good. It felt right.

Strong floral perfume tickled his nose.

'Mother.'

She glided to him in her graceful way, bloody knife in hand. She twirled around once, laughing as he watched her from the hallway. She stopped mid spin, balancing on one tipped toe. Her purple eyes clashed with his own. She was beautiful, his mother. Long dark hair, shinning purple eyes, a bit thin and yet completely feminine. And completely out of her mind. His mother was insane, as was he. How could he not be when he enjoyed what she did to him?

Placing both feet down on the ground, she smiled at him.

"Darling," she beckoned, holding out a pale hand to him, "come to mother, darling Akuma."

He walked over to her and looked up into her beautiful face. Her eyes were glazed over and he could tell she no longer had a concept of reality. Had no idea what was real and what was not in her deteriorating mind. She folded him up into a tight embrace, hugging his small child-like body as if she were a loving parent. It was sickening, this show of affection.

A sharp pain pierced his side. Her hand pushed the blade in slowly, blood instantly trickling down his side. He moaned in bliss.

"Anata ga kirai desu," she whispered against his ear.

He smiled. He hated her too.

Pulling the blade free she spun away, licking the blood from the gleaming blade. She sat in a nearby chair. Watching him. Always watching him.

"You look like him. Your father. That devil of mine."

She stood once more, the expression on her face happy and young. Her cheeks bloomed with crimson and she stood there, blushing like a virginal maiden on her wedding night. Her hands on her flaming cheeks she spoke softly.

"He took me into his arms and made love to me. Right here in this room."

Her expression turned fierce and ugly as she turned to him.

"And then you. You showed up. You, my little Akuma"

Slowly she brought the knife to her palm and in a clean sweep she sliced into the delicate flesh.

When he didn't answer she stomped her foot and pouted, crossing her arms.

"You don't speak to me. He talked to me."

Looking around as if she had heard something, she walked over to him. Grasping his arms in a panicked frenzy she shook him a few times.

"He still talks to me," she whispered, "In here." She said pointing to her head.

He continued to stare silently.

"Talk you stupid fuck!" she said with a small sob. Eyes watering when he remained stubbornly silent, she turned away.

"Of course you won't speak. You're just like him; you've always been like him. He didn't talk either."

She took a few paces away from him and went into the bedroom. He followed her, entering the large bedroom and instantly spying her small formed huddled in the corner of the spacious room. The room itself was tastefully and expensively decorated. The room was covered in red and black silks and expensive furniture. Many candles were glowing softly, illuminating the room, throwing shadows across the room. Mocking him. Those damn shadows, always mocking him.

"You are going to kill me aren't you, my child?" she asked from her place in the corner.

Slowly turning her head to face him she smiled at him.

"I knew from the day you were born, I knew. It was you. It's always been you."

Knife in hand she stumbled over to him. Gone was her flowing grace. She walked as though intoxicated, stooped over as if the weight of the world was resting upon her shoulders. Dropping the knife she knelt in front of him and looked up at him tearfully.

"I love you, you know that right Akuma?"

She smiled up at him.

"And yet you are so silent. The silence, the silence, the silence, the silence," she muttered as she rocked back and forth.

Turning away, she crawled to a nearby wall.

"You torment me. You and him and they. Tormenting me and tormenting me."

She whirled to face him once more.

"WHY?"

Clawing at her hair she pulled out strands of her hair. Holding them up to see, she shook them.

"Is this what you want?"

Silence greeted her outburst. She smiled once more, letting the hair fall to the floor. Once more she turned away from him. She pulled her knees into her chest, humming a song to herself.

He walked over to her, stopping only to pick up the knife. As he raised the knife up over her, she looked up at him with her deep purple eyes. They were clear for the first time. She smiled up at him.

"Anata ga kirai desu, Akuma." She whispered as the sharp blade pierced her tender flesh.

Over and over he stabbed her. As his mother lay dead on the floor, he lay down next to her, wrapping himself up in her limp arms. He sighed contently. He knew mother had been completely mad and thought she had beaten him and his sister in her many fits of rage, he loved her in his own twisted dark way.

He lay there a few days, nibbling on her flesh whenever he got hungry. Three days later he left his mother's room and went in search of his sister. She was in her room across the hall kneeling over his mother's keeper. Rila had only been with them a few months, her duties had been to see that mother didn't hurt them or herself. Rila, however, had not cared either way. She collected her pay and left mother to herself. His sister turned to look at him, her hands and mouth bloody. She smiled at him.

"Rila is asleep, big brother,"

Looking at her black hair and purple eyes, he could tell he was speaking to Kurai.

"Aye," he said, "Mother is sleeping too. Come, Kurai, it is time to go,"

Kurai stood, looking down at the mutilated body. She waved; a cheerful smile on her face.

"Bye Rila," she said.

They left that night, and as they traveled down the main road, it was not long before they came upon a lone man. He stopped before them, an evil smile on his handsome face.

"Where are you children off too?" he inquired.

"We do not know,"

Crimson eyes took in their appearance.

"Why are your cloths bloody? Has your village been attacked?"

Akuma shook his head.

"Nay, I stabbed my mother. She is sleeping now."

A black brow rose at that.

"Indeed little boy?"

He nodded.

"Do you enjoy killing?"

He nodded.

"Then why not travel with me?" he asked.

"You will let me kill?"

"Aye, little boy, I will let you kill, however," he looked over at the little girl, "I will not take you with me little girl,"

Kurai shrugged. Without a care in the world, Kurai walked away from the two. Vishious didn't even spare her a glance. Neither did Akuma.

"What is your name little boy?"

"Akuma, mother says,"

"Nay, you are Akuma no longer. You are now, Mahdness,"

As the memory faded into the recesses of his mind, Mahdness descended into darkness.

From her place on the cold ground, Ensanity watched as Kagome retrieved the amulet and walked away, disappearing through the exit. Looking up at the ceiling, Ensanity lay bleeding, a puddle of blood and poison, soaking her clothing. She had failed. She had lost him. Her bleeding heart clenched. Tears leaked from her eyes. She closed them as a memory washed over her…

Kurai walked away from her brother and the strange man, not once looking back. She traveled a few days before collapsing from hunger and cold. She awoke hours later, nestled in a warm bed, a fire crackling in a nearby hearth. A woman sat in a chair next to her bed, humming a tune. She was a bird demon, Kurai could tell from her scent. She had long blue hair and light blue eyes. She was as pretty as mother. The woman looked over at her.

"Oh, you're awake," the woman said, "That's good,"

Kurai said nothing, watching the woman in silence.

"Where are you from dear? What's your name?"

More silence. The woman stood and sat on the edge of the bed. Kurai wanted to laugh. The foolish woman had no idea she was not speaking to a child, but a cold blooded killer. Which she was. Kurai had no illusions. She was as sick and twisted as mother and big brother. She wondered if she should gut the woman where she stood or prolong her death for torturous days, maybe even weeks.

"It's okay dear; you need not tell me if you do not want to. You just rest,"

"My name is Kurai," Kurai said.

The woman smiled.

"That's a nice name. Where are you from, Kurai?"

"Niyanki,"

"That's extremely far away from here. How ever did you make it all the way here by yourself?" the woman asked in surprise.

"I walked,"

"Why come here to Gankaku?"

Kurai inwardly rolled her eyes. Did this woman never shut the fuck up?

"My mother was killed,"

"Oh no that's terrible!" she exclaimed, Kurai wanted to laugh," Well you just get comfortable here, Kurai. This can be your new home. I'll introduce you to my son Mahou when he returns. For now, just rest,"

That said, the woman stood and left the room. Kurai laid back, a smile on her face. She would have a lot of fun with this woman before she killed her.

Kurai smiled at the memory. She had made that woman's life a living hell. Those had been some of the happiest days of her life. Her lungs filled with blood, cutting off air, drowning her…..

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The amulet lay on the night stand next to their bed. Kagome lay in bed looking at the golden hair pin. She felt awful. It had been four days since they had retrieved the amulet and she had not touched it, let alone attempted to bond with it. She was just too tired, too sick. Her body ached, her stomach felt queasy, and she had absolutely no energy. Kagome sat up. It was the middle of the afternoon for Pete's sake! She never slept this late!

Now it seemed like all she did was sleep.

Climbing out of bed, Kagome pulled on the robe laid out on the edge of the bed and stumble to the bathing room. She relaxed in the hot water until her skin began to wrinkle like a prune. As she dressed, her stomach turned again. Kagome reached out to steady herself against the wall, breathing in and out.

It was no use, running for a chamber pot; Kagome lost what was left of yesterday's dinner.

Once done, she rinsed her mouth and lay back down in bed.

There was no way in hell she was doing anything today. She felt like shit. As she lay there, looking up at the ceiling, her eye lids felt heavy, and before she knew it, she was fast asleep.

She awoke several hours later feeling a hell of a lot better. Deciding not to take the chance of feeling bad and sleeping again, she dressed quickly and headed down stairs. She walked outside and spotted Sango and Miroku a few feet away under a tree having a picnic. Kagome's stomach growled. Deciding to join them, she walked over to the couple.

"Kagome, are you feeling better?" Sango asked with a smile as she approached.

Kagome nodded.

"A bit better," she said.

"That's good to hear, my Lady. Please, have lunch with us," Miroku said.

Kagome didn't need to be told twice. Sitting down, she grabbed a rice ball. The scent of the rice ball reached her nose before it reached her mouth. Instantly her stomach turned.

Kagome covered her mouth, dropping the rice ball.

"Kagome? Is something wrong?" Sango asked.

Kagome clutched her stomach.

"I don't feel so good Sango,"

Sango stood, "Come on Kagome, we'll take you back inside."

Kagome made no argument as the two helped her back to the castle. As soon as they put her down on the bed, she was fast asleep. The two exchanged a worried look before leaving. Kagome slept another few hours, and when she woke once more, it was dark. As she sat up Sesshomaru walked into the room.

"You did not attend dinner," he said.

"I haven't been feeling well lately."

Sesshomaru began to undress.

"Aye, it is due to your condition no doubt,"

Kagome's brows drew down.

"What condition?" Kagome asked in confusion.

Turning to her, he informed her, "You are pregnant, Kagome,"

Hehehehe, bet you didn't expect that, eh? A new baby on the way! How will this affect Sarinji? How will this affect the search for the amulets? How will this affect Sesshomaru and Kagome? IDK!!!! Lol.

Laters

~Sessakag.