InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Decisions of Love ❯ Don't Forget Me ( Chapter 8 )

Don't Forget Me

The spell was bending them towards her will. Only gentle nudges and a few suggestions had

gotten them almost completely under her command. Of course, they had to retain their

personalities, seeing as they had many powerful friends within the palace. But just enough to

have them do a thing here and there, like having Inuyasha spend every waking moment with

her. As for that little obstacle called Kagome, she was of no importance. Upon carefully

hearing the gossip between the other girls vying for the princes' attention she had learned

that this Kagome was no challenge. A low class girl lacking proper manners and a sense of

style. She had only won a place in Inuyasha's attention by some sort of trickery. It was of no

matter, hour by the hour she was reeling Inuyasha in with her magic and her seduction. Soon

he would be completely under her spell and the attack would be set. Nothing would stand in

her way.....or her lover's.

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Kagome grabbed an apple hanging above her head and took a bite as Sango talked out her

worries. Sango's fast walking gave away her nervousness as she nearly jogged out of the

orchard. Kagome was running to catch up to the anxious girl.

"I hope he doesn't pick those girls that stay in the East wing, I think they are the nastiest of the

bunch. Of course, they are all conniving little wenches themselves, I have no idea why their

majesties had even thought of this sort of thing. They make it sound like they are going to die

any second. They have two healthy and powerful sons, an heir is not needed right this

second. And it seems like they are more intent on Inuyasha picking a bride than

Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru is the oldest one, so shouldn't he be the one pushed to pick a girl

and not his younger brother?"

"Sango, don't worry about it. I'm sure everything will be fine." Kagome said in a reassuring

voice."Inuyasha isn't stupid and I'm sure he sees through those girls' facade."

"Inuyasha can't outwit a rock. Haven't you noticed how much time he has been spending with

that new girl?" Sango stopped in her tracks and turned to face her friend. Kagome let a

troubled sigh escape her lips as she rested on top of a boulder. Sango had just worded out the

problem that had been poking at her nerves for a week. The first few day were alright,

Inuyasha was allowed the right to spend time with other girls. It was what he was suppose to

be doing and she didn't want to seem like she was very attached to him. And there laid the

problem, she was. Sometime in the days they had spent together she had become fond of him.

Their petty arguments, the rides, the laughter, everything. *But I'm not here to snag one of

the princes, I'm here just for the honor! I'm sure he would never pick me...* Kagome let

another sigh out and propped her head up with her hands.

"Well....yes, but he is entitled to spend time with any girl he chooses. And besides, both of us

haven't even seen her, perhaps she is very lovely?"

"That's the thing, I haven't heard anything about her." Sango didn't sit down but began to walk

back and forth. "Normally the servants are chatting away about each girl but with her, I

haven't heard a thing. It's already been a week and a half and nobody has even seen what she

looks like. I don't know, I've got a funny feeling in my gut and my instincts are usually right

on target."

"If you are that worried, do you want to ask the Empress if she has been getting weird vibes

from anything?"

"I've been thinking about it. I didn't want to seem a bit extreme, because this is just some high

born girl. And there hasn't been a human with magical powers for centuries. But...potions are

still being made these days....."

Kagome stood up and grabbed Sango's hand, dragging her towards the direction of the

waterfall.

"If it's going to help both of our nerves then let's just go ask the Empress."

"Ha, so you're worried too?!" Sango smirked.

"Just a little concerned for a friend."

Sango stopped in her tracks.

"Kagome-chan, do you have, well, feelings for Inuyasha?" Sango 's voice dropped down as if

someone might hear them. Kagome's mouth dropped open in shock.

"N-no, of course not! Whatever gave you that idea? I told you I wasn't expecting to get

chosen."

Sango stared at Kagome for a second, shook her head, and proceeded to walk towards the

waterfall's entrance on her own.

"Yes, I know, but that was not what I asked."

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When the door opened the Empress was sitting down on the grass, looking as if she had

expected them.

"Took you long enough, I had been waiting for ten minutes. What were you two arguing about

for such a length of time?" she said calmly, her silver eyes twinkling.

"How...." Both girls said together. The Empress's eyes turned serious and she patted the grass

before her.

"Something is going to happen, something that will involve mainly...you."

The Empress eyes flashed at Kagome. She gulped under the Empress's strong gaze.

"Me....involving me." Kagome muttered to herself.

"Empress, are you sure? Kagome would never do something terrible to their majesties." Sango

said, trying to defend Kagome.

"I never said she would do anything, I'm saying that it will involve mainly her."

Kagome blocked out their talk and thought about what the Empress had said to her before.

*"You hide within yourself. A layering of your soul covers the inner layer of your own

destiny. One day you will peel that layering off and find a whole new world."* Was this what

the Empress had been saying before? Something was going to happen that would involve her.

And yet, this news brought not astonishment or surprise but a tight fear. A fear that clenched

her gut and made her dread the future. She couldn't doubt the Empress's instincts when it

came to the future, dragon magic was beyond her comprehension and her own abilities.

"Kagome?"

She snapped her head up to look at the Empress and was almost taken back by her

expression. Her eyes were glowing a silver white and were more like a dragon's than ever. A

foreboding feeling swept through her body as the Empress spoke.

"Be cautious, very cautious. There are always two sides to everything to balance the nature of

the world. Without one, the other cannot be but without either, the world will fall."

Each word came out slow but the last word was murmured and when it was, the Empress

vanished into thin air. Sango breathed out and stood up.

"Talk about a vague forewarning for the future. I have to go, duty calls. You can stay here

longer if you want. I don't think we'll be seeing the Empress for the rest of the day. Kagome-

chan-" Sango grabbed her shoulder. "Even the future can change."

She then hurried towards the entrance and left with the shut of the door. There was a plop

beside Kagome and she turned her head to see Akira. There was no smile on that usually

jovial face and he turned his head to look at the baby dragons cavorting a few feet away. His

long silver-grey hair was tied back in a ponytail, bringing the sharp contrast between his blue

eyes and his skin out. Wisps of hair fluttered around his face as a breath of magic wind rose.

"So my mother talked to you." he stated.

She didn't say anything and tried to keep her mind busy by watching the dragons. His hand

grabbed her chin and turned her face towards him. Akira's eyes were concerned but he didn't

take his hand away.

"I'm fine Akira, I promise." she said.

"That's not what I'm worried about. Kagome-"

The entrance door swung open and Kagome turned her head to see who it was, making Akira's

hand fall to his side. Inuyasha stood in the doorway and Akira's hand on her face did not

escape his eyes. Akira quickly stood up to greet the prince.

"Inuyasha, did you forget the rules of the treaty?" he said calmly, his face politely empty.

"No, I just came to get Kagome." he answered, the subtle hint of a growl edged in his voice.

"I'll come in a second Inuyasha, just wait outside." Kagome called out from behind.

"No, I'll wait right here." His voice offered no arguments.

Kagome tugged on Akira's silk sleeve to get his attention but he didn't turn his head around at

all.

"I'll come back and visit again, ok?"

"Remember Kagome that the dragon's land is always open, day....or night, should you need

help."

He then disappeared the same way as his mother, without a sound or word. Inuyasha

grabbed her hand and began to drag her out of the dragon's land. The warmth of his hand

spreaded throughout her hand and up to her face. She gently squeezed his hand to ease the

tension that ran along his body.

"Are you alright?" she asked, already knowing the answer to her question.

"What are you doing in the dragon's land all alone? Sango or.. or someone should be with you

at all times!" he scowled. Kagome stopped and let go of his hand.

"What are you so angry at me for?! I haven't seen you for over a week, you didn't send me a

message or anything! And now you're yelling at me for being alone?! Just where have YOU

been, Inuyasha?!" She scowled as fiercely as Inuyasha had and began to stomp away. It

irritated her that he showed up out of the blue after being absent for a week and a half. She

had been patient and calm, keeping her opinions to her self. And the first thing he does is

start a silent fight with Akira then yell at her after dragging her out. A red blur zipped before

her and suddenly Inuyasha was standing in her path.

"Wait wait, I'm sorry. I've just been a little....a little preoccupied with some things."

"It would be nice if you didn't forget your friends. And what's wrong with you lately? There's

something strange about you." Kagome argued. And it was true. His face looked drained, like

it took effort for his body to move. And his eyes didn't hold their normal stubborn look but

something different. If she didn't know any better, she would say they looked glazed. He

ducked his head and looked at the ground.

"It's nothing. I've just been a bit busy." he explained. "And I thought that we could have

dinner together again, like old times."

She smiled, her anger at Inuyasha instantly forgotten

"Alright, I forgive you. But don't forget about me again." she grabbed his hand and began to

pull him towards the dining room. She grinned at the close contact, something that had been

sadly lacking the past week and a half. His hands closed around hers and she could feel her

steps getting lighter. Everything felt perfect and together, nothing else in the world matter

right now. Not the Empress's words, Akira's strange behavior, nothing at all. Kagome soaked

it all up, afraid that the preciousness of the moment could be lost in a second. A figure

stepped out from behind a clump of trees and Inuyasha quickly moved in front of Kagome

but froze when he saw who it was. Kagome froze as well because she couldn't believe what she

saw. It was like looking into a mirror and seeing the same image. The same hair, the same

facial structure, the same everything except the color of their eyes and their expressions.

This twin was oddly like Sesshoumaru, the only emotion that could be seen was a sharp

coldness in the eyes. Inuyasha almost tore his hand away from Kagome's and she looked at

his strangely blushed face.

"Kikyo." he breathed out.

"Inuyasha, I had been looking all over for you. Dinner is almost ready." Kikyo held out a hand

and seeming entranced, he walked to her and enterlaced his fingers with hers. Kagome was

completely forgotten as he walked Kikyo the rest of the way to the dining room. Shadows of

the night fell faster as twilight deepened. And Kagome couldn't move from her spot. There

was a soft patter of teardrops and she touched her cheek, marveling at the wetness that had

come without her knowing. Why was she crying? Maybe he had already made dinner plans.

Maybe he had promised that girl before her. Maybe...he had forgotten her again.

Ah, I can feel my muses working hard on this story. i know i know, i've yet to update my other fic, racing hearts, not to mention the plethora of other stories i got. but i'm feeling the writing vibe coming on when i'm writing for this story. i'll get to racing hearts when the RH muses are working again.

Shinigami Clara: yup, Kikyo is working a small kind of magic on them. A magic of the possessive power in which she can greatly sway a person's thought or opinion. Of course, if the individual is strong and stubborn, she can't do anything. but kikyo manages to get by with the king and queen because she was portraying a strong image of beauty and strength that they liked her. in other words, she used her body.

Those wondering about Akira: yup, he's got a semi major role in this story. but this will be a sess/kag. it might not seem like it when you are going into the story but i very much intend to make this a sess/kag