InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Demon Sense ❯ Controlling the Demon ( Chapter 13 )

Disclaimer: I do not own any characters in this story. These characters and all aspects of them are from InuYasha, created and owned by Rumiko Takahashi. The story itself is my own.

 

 

 

Demon Sense

By Ender_kb

 

Chapter 13: Controlling the Demon

 

 

 

Kagome hissed and grunted as the nurse cleaned the wound on her shoulder. She had enough energy to talk now, but moving around was another story. The nurse finished up and patched the wound. All the while Kagome kept wondering if she could have done more. How could she have allowed herself to get caught? What a foolish thing to do. She was so careless!

 

`Ugh! I have my own InuYasha in my head.' She thought, shaking her head. The nurse laid her bed down so she could get to sleep, but Sango entered the room.

 

“Hey.” Kagome said weakly. Sango smiled as she approached her bed side. Kagome shifted her head to the side slightly to look at Sango, but Sango was too busy admiring the stitch work of Kagome's sheets.

 

“Kagome,” Sango began. “I'm sorry about before. I should have trusted you.”

 

“You don't have to say anything. I know it's hard to change after so long.”

 

“Yes, it is. It's hard to believe that such beings can help us, too. But, like you said, humans can harm us as well.”

 

Kagome smiled and Sango clasped her hand. “What about Kirara?”

 

“I like her.” She said and finally locked eyes. “She's like a loyal companion. She's helping to encourage this change within me. She's been by me for so long when I didn't even know what she was and yet, she's never harmed me. She's showed me so much without even knowing it.” Sango's smile broadened as she thought about the cat.

 

“I'm so glad that you've come through.” InuYasha stood in the doorway as Kagome finished her sentence. Both women looked towards him.

 

“I'll see ya later, Kagome.” Sango said. Sango crossed the room and as she met InuYasha at the doorway she offered her hand in truce. They clasped each other's forearms.

 

“InuYasha.” Sango said.

 

“Sango.”

 

Sango then tugged on his arm and pulled him to her shoulder.

 

“If you hurt her,” she whispered roughly in his ear. “My Hiraikotsu will find you no matter where you hide.” InuYasha's eyes widened slightly at this.

 

“Eh?” Sango then gave him a small smile and went on her way. InuYasha straightened himself up and cleared his throat before approaching Kagome's side.

 

His eyes were filled with sadness. Kagome opened her mouth to ask what the matter was, but he cut her off.

 

“How's your shoulder?” The sheets that covered her must have been very exquisite because everyone seemed to be staring at them instead of Kagome's eyes.

 

“It's better. Still hurts to move it. It'll probably be like that for awhile.”

 

“Hm.” Kagome furrowed her brow and tilted her head to try and catch InuYasha'a gaze.

 

“Wha-“

 

“Miroku wishes you well. He went with Sango to get something to eat.” InuYasha's fingers played with the folds of her sheets.

 

“I'll have to thank him when I see him then.”

 

“You'll be able to leave today, won't you?”

 

“Yes. The doctor said that he wanted to give me some antibiotics so it won't get infected. After that I'm free to go. They want me to stay in bed though.” Kagome smiled and InuYasha finally looked at her, but only for a second. He left to go see if he could hurry the check out process, but Kagome was suspicious if that's why he really wanted to leave.

 

`What is going on in that mind of his?'

 

A couple hours later Kagome was released from the D.A. medical ward and found herself at home, an empty house. Come to find out that her family went on a trip to see Souta's favorite soccer team play. Kagome sighed.

 

Maybe this was a good thing. Who knows what her family would think of her getting involved with demons if this was the way she turned out.

 

Sango lowered Kagome onto the couch in the living room. The four sat in silence. They just seemed to be content with having nothing to do. Then a thought came to Kagome.

 

“Hey, Sango?” Kagome asked. “What ever happened to the order to find InuYasha?”

 

“I checked that out when we got back. I found it rather strange to see that it had been deleted from the system.”

 

“Do you think Kagura had it revoked?”

 

“Most likely. She has no reason for him, anymore.”

 

“Hm.”

 

Sango checked her watch. “Have plans?” Kagome nudged.

 

“Huh? Oh, no.” Sango looked at Miroku. Kagome narrowed her eyes. `What the heck is going on now?'

 

“Shippo told me to tell you that he hopes you get better. I thought it best that he stay a little bit longer at my place until you've regained your strength.” Miroku said. Kagome just nodded.

 

All four of them jumped as a knock sounded on the door. Sango and Miroku jumped up immediately and rushed to the door. Kagome and InuYasha looked at each other, both had confusion written all over their face.

 

“Do you know what's going on?” she asked quietly.

 

“Nope.”

 

Miroku and Sango then entered the room followed by an elderly woman hobbling on a stick. The woman raised her head to eye the two still sitting on the couch.

 

“Kagome, InuYasha. This is Kaede. She is an expert in her field.” Sango explained.

 

“And what exactly is her field?” InuYasha asked roughly.

 

“Spiritual powers. She's a priestess. She specializes in containing demonic auras.” Miroku said. At this InuYasha stood and growled. “Whoa, whoa, InuYasha. It's not what you think.”

 

“Then tell me what I should think.” He responded in a low voice.

 

“Kagome,” Miroku started. “Do you trust me?”

 

Kagome narrowed her eyes, “Yes.”

 

“Well, I trust Kaede. She can help with InuYasha's…er…problem.”

 

“What problem?” InuYasha interrogated.

 

“You know. His…emotional problem.” Miroku tip toed around, although, Kagome was pretty sure that everyone in the room, including Kaede, knew what he was talking about.

 

“Please, InuYasha,” Sango urged. “Nothing will happen, but good. Your sword. That is all she needs.”

 

“What are you going to do with it?” InuYasha prodded further, grasping Tetsusaiga protectively. All Kagome could do was watch.

 

“You'll get it right back, I promise.” Miroku said. InuYasha looked at Kagome then Kagome looked into Miroku's eyes. She looked back at InuYasha and nodded. InuYasha sighed and removed the sword from his side and handed it to Miroku.

 

Miroku placed it gently on the table between them and Kaede stepped forward. Kaede went to her knees as her hands hovered over the ancient looking sword. She then unsheathed it.

 

“InuYasha,” she began, her voice shaky with age. “I need two strands of thy hair.” InuYasha grumbled, but gave her what she asked. She took one strand and laid it neatly on Tetsusaiga's blade, then laid the other one on the sheath.

 

“Now, I need ye to prick thy finger with thy fang.” No one questioned how she knew he would even have fangs. InuYasha followed her order, but not without a disobedient look in his eyes.

 

Kaede took his hand and held his finger between her own wrinkled ones. She ran his bleeding finger along the blade covering it with blood then repeated the same thing on the sheath. She released his hand. She then started mumbling under her breath as her hands hovered over the blade and sheath.

 

They both started to glow with a brilliant light and the four companions had to shield their eyes from it. The light then receded and Kaede came away a little short of breath.

 

“There. `Tis done.”

 

“What? What did you do?” InuYasha asked frantically.

 

“As long as thy sword is near, ye will never lose control.” She said looking at InuYasha with a knowing sparkle in her eyes. He just looked at her in disbelief.

 

“I must depart now.” The old priestess said.

 

“But, please, Kaede, won't you have some tea before you leave.” Kagome asked. She was overwhelmed at the power that this priestess had just dispelled.

 

“I thank ye for the offer, but I must get going. I wish all thee happiness.” She said and walked towards the door. Miroku saw her to the door.

 

“You two planned this?” Kagome inquired as InuYasha strapped his sword back to his waist. His eyes were far away, like he was in disbelief at what had just taken place. His hand was clasped tightly around Tetsusaiga's hilt.

 

“Yes. Well, Miroku explained to me about InuYasha's unique situation. About how he can't hold on to just one single feeling or he will become…different. How it overwhelms his demon blood. I asked Miroku if there was anyway that we could contain that side of him. When I asked him he instantly thought of Kaede.” Sango explained.

 

“I was surprised that I didn't think of it before. I know that it was important to InuYasha, and to you, Kagome. I thought, the sooner, the better.” Miroku said with a smile. Kagome tried her best not to blush at his observation.

 

“I…uh…” InuYasha stuttered. “Thanks.” Kagome moved her hand to cover his.

 

“It'll be nice not to have to worry about something like that.” InuYasha said quietly.

 

“Speaking of worries,” Kagome said, eyes wide. “What about Kikyo?”

 

“I don't think we have to worry about her anymore.” InuYasha scoffed. “Especially since we have the head of the D.A. in our good graces. She won't be able to get away with anything that involves me anymore.”

 

“Kikyo?” Sango asked.

 

“Oh. She's InuYasha's adopted sister. She's the one that helped Naraku find InuYasha and tipped off the D.A. to his whereabouts.” Kagome explained.

 

“Ah. I see.”

 

~

 

“InuYasha?”

 

“Hm?”

 

“Do you think you could…?” Kagome glanced at the stairs that lead to her room. “I don't think I have the energy to get up them just yet.”

 

“So weak.” InuYasha mumbled.

 

“I heard that.” Kagome squealed as InuYasha tossed her up into his arms. InuYasha set her down gently on her bed.

 

“Will you sleep in here until my family comes back?”

 

“Sure.” InuYasha replied as he looked out the window into the darkness.

 

~

 

Kagome healed well after the next few days. Her shoulder was still stiff, as expected. Shippo helped Kagome do simple everyday activities so she didn't wear herself out too quickly. She was grateful for him.

 

“Are you ready?” InuYasha asked her. Kagome nodded. They met Sango outside and they drove to the House of Inu. The small man opened the door.

 

“Jaken.” InuYasha greeted darkly.

 

“InuYasha.” He said in the same manner. Sango and Kagome just looked at each other with a brow quirked.

 

The little man led them to the office of Sesshoumaru.

 

Sesshoumaru turned in his chair to face the three. A brow rose slightly.

 

“And to what do I owe this…pleasure?” he said stoically.

 

“A truce.” Sango said. These few blunt words caused a crease in the demon lord's forehead.

 

“We know full well what happens under the grounds here and we know that you do not have ill intentions. We wish to help you keep this place safe from any other's that might want to…disrupt life here.” Kagome explained quickly.

 

“I don't know what you're talking about.”

 

“Sesshoumaru!” InuYasha yelled. “Quit being so difficult. They know, okay.”

 

“The demons you hold here; you keep them safe. The ones that cannot live in the outside world easily. You may have even had a recent addition. Kagura, a wind goddess.” Sango said.

 

“InuYasha,” Sesshoumaru said roughly. “Are you to blame for this sudden knowledge among enemies?”

 

“We figured it out on our own. We don't wish to harm your operations here. We only wish to aid you.” Kagome urged further.

 

Sesshoumaru was silent for a moment as he rubbed his jawline with his fingers. Kagome then felt a pull on her stomach and glanced at InuYasha. He had revealed his true self. Sesshoumaru gazed at him them studied the reactions, or lack thereof, of his companions.

 

Sesshoumaru stood and removed a ring on his finger, placing it on his desk. His hair grew instantly and revealed a silver color. His eyes matched InuYasha's, but he had markings on his face. He was a beautiful, albeit cold creature to gaze upon.

 

“The wind goddess did come here, but she found it too confining. We gave her concealment charms to last her awhile until she finds a place to stay. I have no doubt that she has the capability to live in the world of humans.” The demon walked around his desk to stand in front of it, crossing his arms.

 

“Not that I need any help, but if it means having less stress of the D.A. snooping around then I can allow it.”

 

Sango nodded, “I only ask that I come and make monthly inspections to make sure that everything is under control. I don't want rowdy demons getting out of hand.”

 

“I assure you that I can handle any of those types, but if it eases you, then I agree to it.”

 

“I hope, that one day, we can come to trust each other.” Sango said with a smile. Kagome smirked at the familiarity of the words.

 

“We shall see.” Sesshoumaru added as he returned to his desk, replacing the ring upon his finger. The group turned to leave.

 

“InuYasha,” Sesshoumaru said. “Stay. I wish to speak with you.” Kagome was worried, but InuYasha just waved a hand telling her to dismiss it.

 

The group walked back to the shiny black vehicle. “That went a lot easier than I thought it would.” Sango commented.

 

“Ya. No kidding.” InuYasha said joining them outside.

 

“Everything okay?” Kagome asked him. He nodded.

 

~

 

Kagome and Inuyasha headed down to the studio. Shippo went with Miroku so he could see Hachi again. They seemed to grow quite fond of each other. Either that or Shippo was just having too much fun playing tricks on him.

 

When Kagome got to the floor she saw the cot was folded up and a duffel bag next to the stairs.

 

“What's this?” she asked.

 

“Uh…I was going to leave.”

 

“What? Why?”

 

“I said I was. I was going to leave, far away, actually.” InuYasha spoke quietly while gazing at the floor.

 

“You're worried.” Kagome said softly.

 

“I…If I couldn't control myself around you then it was best that I never see you again.”

 

“Best for who? Me? I want you here.” Kagome said forcefully, hands placed on hips.

 

“Well, don't worry so much. I'm still leaving because I can't stay here.”

 

“Where are you going.”

 

“Sesshoumaru said I could stay there. I don't have to stay underground anymore.”

 

“I thought you two didn't like each other.”

 

“Well, I have leverage now.” A playfulness started to peak through in his voice.

 

“So, you're still going to be around.”

 

“Recent events have changed my mind.” His hand went to Tetsusaiga.

 

“…I'm glad.”

 

~

 

She walked through the halls, but they didn't seem so scary anymore. Light pooled in and gathered at the corners of the stone walls. She was alone, that's the only reason she was uncomfortable.

 

“InuYasha?” She could hear water dripping in the distance. She walked to find the source.

 

“Kagome…” She turned around to find where the voice had come from, but it was distant.

 

“Where are you?”

 

“Here.” And he was. Standing in front of her as he always did. His red eyes burning through her. She was not afraid so she just kept looking into the demon eyes. She brought her hand up to his face and stroked it with her fingers. He seemed skittish, but still remained.

 

“I'm not afraid of you, InuYasha.” His eyes relaxed as the gold bled through. The stone of the castle fell away like leaves on the wind. She could hear the water more clearly now, but it wasn't a dripping sound anymore; it was a waterfall. It mimicked the feelings in her heart.

 

The earth shook so she grabbed a hold of InuYasha.

 

“Kagome.” She saw that InuYasha's lips weren't moving, but it was his voice that she had heard. The earth shook again.

 

Kagome opened her eyes and saw the human InuYasha staring at her as she lay on her bed.

 

“Finally. I thought you'd sleep forever.” He said.

 

“Sorry. I was having a good dream.” She sat up and stretched.

 

“Hm.”

 

“What's wrong?”

 

“Nothin'. I was just wondering…if you wanted to go do somethin' today.”

 

“Oh.” Kagome placed a finger to her bottom lip. “Ya, that sounds like fun. We haven't really done anything together in awhile.”

 

~

 

They had only gone walking around the town. They didn't really do anything special, but it was the most fun Kagome had had in a long time. When they got home the house was empty.

 

“Oh, yeah. I almost forgot. They had tickets to another soccer game.”

 

“Why didn't you go?”

 

“I hate soccer. They're doing me a favor by not inviting me.” Kagome searched through the cabinets for something to eat. She got to the cabinet where the instant ramen was and was about to close the cabinet door when InuYasha's hand got in the way.

 

“Ramen it is.” He said happily. Kagome just shook her head.

 

They sat in the living room watching T.V., both pairs of feet propped up on the table in front of them next to their empty ramen cups.

 

“Today was nice, don't ya think?” Kagome said turning her head towards InuYasha.

 

He looked back at her and smiled. He lifted a hand and drew a stray hair away from her face. “Ya.” He said softly. The T.V. continued on, but went unnoticed by the young couple. Their eyes were still connected.

 

InuYasha's hand still lingered on her face. A light blush arose from Kagome's cheeks. The T.V. was soon drowned out when Kagome realized InuYasha's lips her connected with her own. His hand braced firmly against her neck. Her hands soon found his well muscled back, the backs of them were tickled by his long hair.

 

They hadn't talked about anything that had happened between them in the past week. The tension just continued to build and build and finally the levee couldn't hold it in anymore.

 

Kagome, now on her back with InuYasha on top of her, was reveling in the moment that she was hoping was going to happen for awhile now. Hands floating everywhere, tongues delving deep, breathing seemed to compete with the noise of the T.V.

 

Her hand found his skin from under his shirt as he became occupied with her neck. The combination of tongue and fangs made her eyes roll into the back of her head. She managed to open them again and saw his silver hair flowing over his shoulder. She couldn't remember when she had felt the pull form his change. It didn't matter anyway. She was too busy at the moment.

 

His lips found hers again as his hand finally slipped under and under to try and sooth her searing skin. She uncontrollably lifted her hip against his and heard a growl escape from him at the action.

 

She pushed him away from her so she could see his eyes.

 

“What?” he said almost incoherently.

 

“Are you okay? Do you need to stop?” she asked, worriedly.

 

“No…what? Oh, that. That was…nothing.” He smiled when he realized that what he said was true. His eyes went towards the table. She followed his gaze and saw Tetsusaiga resting quietly underneath. She had forgotten for a moment. It won't happen anymore.

 

When she gathered her thoughts and realized that he wouldn't be consumed by his emotions anymore she quickly drug him back into her body again. He growled again and found that she liked it when he did it. The vibration spoke to her body in many soothing and exciting ways.

 

They made their way to her bedroom and closed and locked the door behind them to do things that two people should do when they loved each other as much as they did.

 

End

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Yay! Sorry I took so long. I know I said I'd get it up soon, but school started kickin' my but. College is no ferry ride.

 

I hope you all liked it. I have lots more stories in my head, but I probably won't get to them until summer. So, keep an eye out for them around that time.

 

Thanks for everyone that left reviews. Some of them actually helped me out. XD

 

`Til next time!

Ender