InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Damnation ❯ Realization ( Chapter 10 )

<+><+><+><+>* Simply the thing I am shall make me live.*<+><+><+><+>

<+><+>-William Shakespeare <+><+>

<><><>Chapter 10<><><>

I was roused from my sleep by my mother the next morning. She smiled sympathetically.

*Dear, I think it is time we had a talk.* She whispered. I nodded and with one last loving smile she turned and left. I lifted myself off the bed slightly and looked down at my mate. He looked dead. The steady breathing though proved that he was still alive. I brushed a lock of silver hair off of his face. I smiled down at his sleeping form. He was so adorable like this, at peace.I was sorely tempted to remain there with him all day. I brushed my lips across his cheek and rolled myself out of the bed.

I changed and went about my morning routine. Then with one last worried glance, directed at the bed, I left. I quickly ate a muffin from the breakfast table and went in search of my mother. I found her in a garden near her room, sitting on a stone bench in one of many alcoves. I sat on the bench next to her and looked around.

The flowers were in full bloom. They were a myriad of colors ranging from the lightest shades of pink to the deep purple-blacks of the roses. The smells were also very complimentary to each other. There were clinging vines growing up the walls, and a small creak ran through the small place. I could here the chattering water as it moved swiftly on it*s way. This place was very relaxing.

I waited for my mother to begin. I had so many questions that I needed answered and this was going to be the day that they would be. I watched as a violet butterfly landed softly on an iris.

*Naraku is the reason behind all of this.* My mother stated breaking the silence. I nodded.

*It is his fault, vicariously, that you are now mated to Sesshomaru.* I turned to look at my mother, shocked. She sighed. I would let her finish then I would ask all the questions that were overflowing inside my head.

*It was long ago, before you were born, that Naraku*s father was ruler of the northern lands.* I gasped.

*Your father and he had once been friends, and they promised each other that one day they would unite their families. After a few years though Onigumo changed. He became cruel, and power crazy. Your father tried to reason with the man but he would not heed his friend*s words. In the end your father challenged him. He won, thus claiming the title *Lord of the Northern lands*.*

I sat their trying to digest all of this information.

*Your father had been unable to kill his friend, and so instead he exiled him. Onigumo later had one son, Naraku; and we had you, Kagome.*

I let the words sink in and ask the question that has been plaguing me.

*So why did he, Naraku, want me?* My mother sighed and rubbed a hand over her face.

*The promise your father and Onigumo made, to unite their families. He felt that by right you were his, and the Northern lands as well.* I nodded in understanding. I sent the gods a quick thanks for not letting me end up that half-breed*s mate.

*You said that, that was sort of why I was promised to Sesshomaru. How?*

*Well you see, we feared for a long time that or first child would be forever in danger because of Naraku. So since Inutaisho had a son, and was a very close friend of ours, it seemed like a good idea.* My jaw went lax and I gaped at my mother. She could not be serious.

She shrugged and smiled sympathetically. I held back the headache I could feel starting.

*Thank you.* I said. I looked at her with a slight smile and then I gave her a loving hug.

*How touching.* I heard someone behind me state. I whipped around and my silver eyes locked with golden ones. I stood up and moved towards him before I could even truly process what I was doing. I wrapped him in a tight hug. He just stood there rather stiffly for a few moments. Then he relaxed and returned my hug. I think again, that I might have been wrong.

Maybe it wasn*t the worst fate imaginable but the best. Maybe it, like him, just took some getting used to, or maybe I am just a bitch, but at least I*m his bitch.

It does not really matter anyways. All that truly matters is that he*s here, alive. That I*m with him, and that I have an eternity to show him all the love I feel. Which is good because it will take a long time.

I snuggled into his warmth. I was so worried about him. I had been devastated at the idea that I might lose him. And that was what had made me realize that I had been lying to myself.

That I had made my hurt turn into hate. That all those years I had truly loved him and had merely covered up my pain with anger. Pain that was caused by his insults, his hatred, and his ignorance. What a fool I was.

* I love you Sesshomaru.* I whispered. He relaxed more. I felt as if a burden had been lifted from my soul. It felt wonderful.

*And I you.* He murmured softly. My heart skipped a beat and I held him tighter.

I know now that no matter what happens, I will be able to survive. For I have the one thing I cannot live without.

I have Ramen.

Just joking.

I have Sesshomaru, and he has me.

That*s it plain and simple and I am so happy that life is unfair.

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Before you say anything. YES he was hurt but he*s demon it would have been mostly healed by now And YES this is the end. Unless I get enough reviews that will *inspire* *cough*bribe*cough* me to do an epilogue. Not a sequel an EPILOGUE.