InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Consciousness ❯ Darkest Just Before Dawn ( Chapter 22 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Just Before Dawn


Just outside the hut, there was a small quiet flurry of activity as Jaken came scurrying up with the requested items. He was dragging to poles along behind.

Sesshomaru just quirked an eyebrow, looking at Sango, “Unless you plan on sitting in the rain, I recommend you grab those poles.”

Sango looked up at him. Grateful for the demon nose, she knew if he said it was going to rain, it was going to rain. She had a feeling this wouldn’t be any late fall shower.


*****


Inside the tent, there were no concerns about the impending storm.

Inuyasha reached out to pull Kagome toward him, shifting his weight to pull her back across his lap, he ran his knuckles in small circles across Kagome’s belly.

“You ok?” he asked in a gruff voice.

“Yeah, yeah I think I am.” she said softly.

“Good. There’s no going back after tonight.”

“I know. That’s ok, this is where I’m supposed to be.” Kagome sighed softly, the butterflies in her stomach back full force. Aside from a few kisses and mishaps here and there, Inuyasha had never touched her in this way.

He touched his lips lightly to her neck, nuzzling under her hair as he let his knuckles drag slowly up her stomach toward her chest. Kagome gasped slightly as his knuckles brushed the underside of her breasts. Inuyasha could feel the flames of heat licking his face as a blush stole up his cheeks. Hesitant in where to go now, he let his hand, lightly brush over her breasts, pleased when he felt her nipples harden at the soft touch.

Becoming slightly emboldened by the sake’ still breathing fire in his veins, Inuyasha let his other hand trail lightly over her thighs as she leaned back against him. Bringing his head up, he moved gently over the side of her jaw and nipped the bottom of her ear as she turned her head to the side to give him access to her neck. Inuyasha could feel the heat starting in his groin as the fire he was starting took hold. Slightly surprised by the quick reaction he felt growing, he shifted his weight a little, drawing Kagome back toward the floor.

Rolling slightly to the side, Kagome gasped as she could feel the hard length of him press into her hip as he slid her off to the side. Turning her head toward him, she was pleased as his lips came down over hers. Letting her hands begin to roam over his chest as he caressed her hip. She could feel his fangs brush over her lower lip as she opened her mouth to welcome his tongue. Kagome could feel the fire starting low in her belly, aching, craving something she had yet to fully understand. She let her hands slide down his side and across his hip, massaging as she went, reveling in the round feel of is hakamas. Never one to stand on ceremony, his fire rat hakamas had soon replaced the silken robes Sesshomaru had dressed him in. Kagome slid her hand upward, searching for the edge of his cream colored top, sliding her hand underneath.

Inuyasha sucked in his breath as he felt her soft hands and short nails drag across the skin on his side and across his belly. He felt the stutter in his heart as her hands gently brushed the waist of his hakama, searching for the knot, she new was tied there somewhere. As he felt her tug on the knot, he shifted upward onto one elbow, so he could look down onto her face. Kagome slid her eyes upward toward his face as a blush stole up her cheeks at her brazen move.

Hesitating for a moment, Inuyasha looked down on her and watched as the shyness stole over her features. Both, running purely on instinct, stopped, looking at each other. In the back of his mind, he could hear Sesshomaru’s voice. Reminding him to trust his instinct. Slowly he lowered his head to her neck, nipping lightly at the side, running his tongue over her, feeling the pulse low on her throat. Using one arm to support his weight, he let the other begin to travel the length of her again. With no ties to be found along the front of her gown, he hooked his claw gently under the neck line and let his hand slide down.

Kagome gasped as the cool night air hit the already heated skin of her breasts and belly. Having both hands free, she let her hands roam through his shirt, across his back, lightly dragging her nails along his back, slipping her hands under the loosened hakama to brush her hands gently across his hips.

Feeling his stomach tighten as her hands brushed the points of his hips, he shivered slightly, pulling away from her, he leaned back enough to let his gaze roam over her breasts and belly. Lowering his head, he caught a nipple lightly between his teeth, pulling gently as he let his tongue dart out and slid across the tip. Kagome jerked in surprise, her body shifting up against his, her thighs brushing his with a firm pressure. Feeling the heat of her press against his groin, he groaned slightly. Letting his hand trail further, he used his claw to release her from her gown. With nothing barring his gaze, he let his eyes roam down he caught sight of the crown of curls. Sliding his claws down her stomach, he ran his fingers through the curls, brushing softly over the already heated skin. Kagome’s eyes popped open, looking at the silver curtain of hair that blocked her view, she shivered as his hair brushed over her nipples as he slid his mouth down toward her belly, licking and nipping his way down.

Taking a deep breath to steady his nerves, Inuyasha’s nose was filled with the scent of her. He shifted his weight lower, dragging his groin over her thighs and down her leg, he slid down, running his tongue along the edge of her hip, sliding his hands down the outside of her thighs, he slipped his hands gently under her. Raising her hips slightly, he ran his tongue through her curls, finding the core of her, letting the dampness invade his senses. Tightening his grip as Kagome jerked away at the touch, he kept her from moving back as he ran his tongue over her again, parting her, he slipped his tongue into her. As Kagome adjusted to the foreign feel of his rough tongue brushing her, she gasped as he slid his tongue up over her nub.

Revealing in the response he got, Inuyasha slid his tongue up again and was delighted when her fingers tightened down on his shoulders. Undaunted by her gasps, he continued to work the nub with his tongue, drawing his fangs lightly over it as it hardened, he was pleased when he felt her hips rise to meet him. Shifting his weight to lodge his shoulders between her thighs, he was relentless as he felt her thighs tighten against his shoulders as her fingers dug into the flesh of his neck. Scraping his teeth gently over her nub as she bucked her hips against him, he was rewarded with a gentle flood of moisture against his lower lip as Kagome gave a deep groan and let her weight fall against the hands that still held her hips.

Raising his head, Kagome gave a gasp as she found deep red eyes glowing back at her. Only slightly surprised, she remembered the words of Sesshomaru, inside, he was still a demon. Kagome stilled as he crawled up her body, letting the loose material of his hakamas drag against her skin, he stopped at each of her breasts, licking and nipping at them. With the weight of him settled between her thighs, Kagome could feel the rough texture grind against her as he pulled up onto his arms and brought his mouth down over hers. Tasting herself mixed with him, she groaned against his mouth. A steady burn growing into a blaze inside her, Kagome reverted to an instinct she was unaware she possessed. Pulling her knees up, she hooked her toes in the edge of his hakama and pushed her legs down. The harsh drag of material only inciting the fire that was already burning inside.

Inuyasha gasped and froze for a moment as he felt himself spring free. Sinking his weight down to his elbows, he could feel the tip of himself press against the wetness along her thighs. Slightly unprepared for the response of his body, he felt a deep growl welling inside. Opening his eyes, he looked down at Kagome through a haze. In the soft light of the fire, Kagome found red eyes glowing, his marks prominent along his cheeks.

Growling deep, Inuyasha shifted his weight, eliminating the shirt that remained a barrier between their bodies. Letting instinct take over, he rocked gently against her, teasing, tormenting her. Kagome’s moans and gasps were just inciting his desire. Deepening his kiss, he continued to rock lightly against her core, waiting for her. As Kagome’s legs parted further, he reached down, drawing her leg up with his arm.

Both oblivious now to the rolling thunder and lightening streaking across the sky, neither noticed the presence inside the tent. Both unaware of anything but the all consuming heat that they were wrapped in. Inuyasha dug his clawed hand into her thigh. As the scent of her blood filtered into his haze, he lost all rational thought. With his weight supported on one hand, he pulled her up, driving himself into the welcome heat of her, he found her barrier, but a moment of brief resistance. Kagome’s eyes opened wide as she was filled with the welcome weight of him. Inuyasha stilled for a moment, waiting for her to adjust.

As he felt her move her hips slightly, testing the weight of him. He began to rock back and forth inside her. Kagome lost herself in the sensation of him moving against her. Looking into his glowing red eyes, she began to pant as their pace changed from the soft rocking to a long rough strokes. She could feel the deep coil inside her building. Letting go of her leg, Inuyasha braced his hands on either side of her head as she pulled her knees up and let her feet rest against the floor. Raising her hips to meet his thrusts, he growled his approval at her actions.

Feeling his own tightness in the pit of his stomach, Inuyasha found his pace picking up and driving himself deeper inside of her, he lost the last threads of control as she wrapped her legs around his hips, pulling him even deeper. Instincts firmly in control, Inuyasha threw his head back and howled as he felt himself tense. Both still unaware of the presence in the tent with them.

Sesshomaru, sinking his fangs through his lower lip, knew what was coming. He had felt the rise of Inuyasha’s youkai and while certain this was unnecessary, knew his brother’s intentions. The importance of the miko to his race, was not lost on him. Allowing blood to pool in his mouth, he waited.

As Inuyasha felt his climax begin to take over, he lowered his head, sinking his fangs into the soft tissue along the edge of Kagome’s collar bone, reveling in the sound of his name being called out for all to hear. As the bizarre since of pain and pleasure washed over Kagome, her eyes slid open to find herself staring into golden eyes of his brother. She watched in fascination as Sesshomaru sank his fangs into the neck of his half brother.

Sesshomaru allowed the blood pooled in his mouth to cover the wound he’d inflicted and watched with a sense of satisfaction as Kagome sank her small human teeth over the wound. Disappearing as he had come, he found himself back outside with Sango, as the rain continue to fall and lightening flashed across the sky.

Inside the tent, neither were aware of what had just transpired, yet. Inuyasha slowly came back into himself, panting heavily, he could taste the mixture of her sweetness and blood in his mouth. Looking down, he saw the trail of blood across her neck. Momentary concern hit him as he felt the trembles of Kagome beneath him. Raising up on his arms, he looked down at her.

She smiled up at him. “Hey there”

“Hey there, yourself.” his voice was low and husky.

Rolling to his side, he pulled her with him. Snuggling her head down next to his chest, she drifted off to sleep. Inuyasha was content to just lay there and hold her for now. So many scents assailed his nose, that he found it hard to sort them out. Each of the blankets and furs were scented with mild incense, he could smell the tinge of his blood and hers mixed in with the flowers that were spread throughout the tent. The scent of bread and meat finally reached his nose and he turned his head toward the fire pit. Someone had brought in meats and breads and put them on the grate over the edge of the fire pit.

Slipping his arm out from under Kagome, he headed toward the pit, warm sake’ and tea were on the edge of the fire pit, just to the outside were carafes of water and a bowl of fruit. Not bothering with his clothes he filled a plate of meats and bread and one of fruits and grabbed two bottles of water. Heading back to the nest that Kagome was curled in, he sank down on his knees.

Gently shaking Kagome awake, he set the plates between them. Kagome reached for her robe, realizing that it was shredded, she looked at Inuyasha with an exasperated expression.

Smiling sheepishly, “you don’t need that anyway.” he chuckled lowly.

“Inuyasha!” she protested. He just grinned as her blush started along her breasts and moved up her throat to cover her face.

Grinning, he offered up a bottle of water.

Looking over at him, she gasped as she realized the dark bruising along the side of his collarbone. Reaching out she touched it gently.

A shiver moved through him, as she touched the wound.

“What is that?” she asked.

He barked a laugh, “you don’t remember?”

“Did I do that?” she asked.

“Hmpf, I’m sure you had some help.” He growled.

Her eyes widened in recognition as images came flooding back to her. “Oh!”

He chuckled, reaching out to touch the mark on her collarbone. Watching closely as her eyes widened.

He could smell her arousal as he shifted to his hands and knees, crawling toward her.

Kagome grinned, Sango was right, she didn’t think she was coming out before nightfall.


*****


Sango stood and stretched as the morning light filtered it’s way through the trees. Sesshomaru shifted and raised his eyes to look at her. “Why don’t you take a walk, we’ll be here for several more hours.” He nodded his head toward the tent. “They won’t be out for a while.”

“What if Kagome needs something.” Sango asked.

“She won’t. Not for a while to come.” He smirked.

Sango’s eyebrows raised in understanding and she wandered toward Kaede’s hut in search of food.

Trailing into Kaede’s hut, Shippo and Rin both looked up at her. “Where’s Kagome?” Shippo asked, blinking at her.

“Sorry Shippo, not yet.” Sango grimaced. Hating that the young kit knew as much as he did.

“Then why are you here?” he asked.

“Sesshomaru relieved me to wander over for some breakfast.” She smiled.

“Here child” Kaede said as she handed Sango a bowl of stew and pulled dry clothes out of the back room for her. “Might as well put some clean clothes on.”

Sango grabbed the stew and practically inhaled it. She looked over at Miroku, he was sleeping soundly. She knew with the amount of sake’ she had seen him drink before she left, he would likely sleep the better part of the day.

“Thanks Kaede” she said as she set her bowl down and picked up the clean clothes. Heading toward the back room, she went to change.

Reappearing in a few minutes, she headed back out the door and toward Sesshomaru.

Settling back down under their makeshift tent she quirked her eyebrow at him. “We’re really going to be here all day, aren’t we?”

Sesshomaru just raised an eyebrow at her.

“What?” She said. “I’ve spent my life slaying them, not wooing them.” she snorted.

“Yes”

Sango sighed, she had been trying to engage him in conversation the better part of the night. She had been successful in getting minimal responses.

Her need to better understand this part of demon society was a driving force, if they were going to be living among them in the years to come. Her sister now belonged to his House.

Sesshomaru sighed and turned his head toward Sango. “You have nothing to fear for her. She will do fine.”


*****


Inside the tent, the couple was oblivious to the setting sun. Rolling onto her side as Kagome came awake she looked over at Inuyasha. He was awake, watching her.

Stretching Kagome sighed. “I guess we have to come out at some time, don’t we?”

Growling softly he replied, “Says who?”

“I for one, desperately need a bath.” She giggled

“Hmpf”

Getting up, she headed toward the robe that was laid out near the fire pit. Shrugging into the robe, she tried to cajole him out of his sullen mood.

“Come on! You can join me, you know we can’t stay in here forever.” she giggled as she walked over to him and leaned against him. “Please?”

Growling, he walked over and picked up the other heavy robe. Pulling it on, he picked Kagome up and headed toward the tent flap.

Stepping outside, they were bathed in the deep red light of the setting sun. Looking up, Kagome saw the purple streaks across the sky. Sighing, she snuggled deeper against Inuyasha.

As he started toward the hot springs that Kagome always bathed in when they were at the village, he growled as Sesshomaru reached an arm out and stopped them.

“Going somewhere little brother?”

“Keh, we’re headed for a bath, what’s it to you?” Inuyasha growled.

“Let Sango take her to the hot springs. We have business.”

“I don’t think so!” he grumbled.

“Don’t push it half breed” Sesshomaru growled. “You know the game. Now, set her down and let Sango take her.”

Inuyasha eyed his half brother. “Fine, but, this is it! One more freaking jerk me around over this and that’s it! I’m done!”

Setting Kagome on her feet, Inuyasha sent her off with Sango toward the hot springs.

As Sango lead Kagome toward the springs, she wrapped her arm around her waist. “You ok?”

“Yeah, but, what was that about?” She asked.

“Simple, Sesshomaru needs to look at something on him and I need to check something on you. I understand that Inuyasha marked you, regardless of the fact that Midoriko did that for you.”

Kagome blushed, remembering that heated moment. “Yeah” she said sheepishly.

“Come on! Let’s get you in the hot springs!” Sango encouraged her.

Dropping her robe, Kagome pulled her hair back and turned her head to the side. “Is this what you needed to see?” she asked.

“Yep! That’s it. It’s over, there is no going back now Kagome. Are you ok with that?”

“Yeah, I really think I am.”

“Good. It’s done.” Sango sat on the bank, watching Kagome wade into the water. As she did, she heard the brothers approaching behind her.

Looking at Sesshomaru, Sango raised an eyebrow. Sesshomaru nodded his dismissal of her. Setting Kagome’s clothes on the rock by the bank, Sango headed back toward Kaede’s.

Sesshomaru looked at Inuyasha as he waded into the water towards Kagome. “They are clearing the tent. Dinner will be served shortly, I’m sure you are hungry. We have much to discuss. You will join me for dinner. I’m sure.”

Turning and walking away, he knew it was only a matter of time before his half breed brother began bellowing.

He headed toward the tent, to await the arrival of the couple.

Bathing with Kagome, Inuyasha was pleased as all the scents and oils were washed away. He had always loved the smell of Kagome. She used unscented soaps and shampoos to avoid overpowering his nose and he was looking forward to the clean scent of her again.

As the layers of sweat and sex were washed away. A faint underlying scent assailed his nose. While he had expected Kagome’s scent to change, he was not prepared for what else he noticed.

He could pick out the faint scent of his brother’s blood.

Letting out a roar, Inuyasha pulled Kagome against him. “Bastard!” he growled.

Kagome looked at him, confused. “What? What is it Inuyasha?” she asked, concern giving her voice a husky quality. She was trying not to startle him.

“That bastard!” he growled again. “Come on, we have something to discuss with Sesshomaru!”



Disclaimer again…

I don’t own Inuyasha, it’s characters or it’s story line. That joy belongs solely to Rumiko Takahashi.
I’ll let you know which characters I own as I go along.