InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Double Vision ❯ Chapter 26 ( Chapter 25 )

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Sesshomaru’s mother reminded him of tales from the continent of a creature called the Sphinx. With the head of a woman and the body of a lion, the sphinx was known for taking malicious enjoyment in misleading and confusing others. Living in a beautiful and elaborate palace in the sky, his mother was powerful in ways Sesshomaru did not understand. She was a gifted but mysterious oracle. Possessing great knowledge, she preferred toying with others rather than guiding them. He did not like asking his mother for advice. It was frustrating and often without profit, but with Rin pregnant with Inuyasha’s pup and Kagome in danger of losing her soul, he didn’t have a lot of options. He also owed her the courtesy of announcing his mating. As for Rin, he had not been totally bluffing when he threatened to send the girl to live with his mother. He was at the end of his rope with his human daughter. He found himself actually hoping that she was possessed.

Escorted by two shikigami in the form of human children, he swept into his mother’s receiving chambers. He found her reclining languidly on a huge pile of silk cushions. Her eyes were closed, and he was almost sure she was viewing something far away. Her petal pink lips were quirked in an ironic little smile. First one slanted golden eye slowly opened, then the other. “My loving and dutiful son, come to visit his poor old mother at last. What a wonderful day this is!”

“I’m not here to play with you, mother. Tell me what you know about Kagome and Rin.”

“All this fuss over three little priestesses and one tiny jewel. Do try not to so much like your father, Sesshomaru. Human girls are not your concern. Leave Rin to Inuyasha. I’m sure he’ll take excellent care of things. I wash my hands of the girl.” She smirked maliciously.

“You know that the jewel is gone mother, and the only reason I am here is because I’m doing my best not to be entirely like my father. This Sesshomaru will not turn away from his child or his mate, as my father did.”

“I’m shocked at you, my son mating a human.”

“You and I both know that nothing shocks you, mother. Tell me who is trying to steal my mate’s soul, and what I can do about it.” He didn’t expect a straight answer. He was pleasantly surprised when she spoke simply.

“The closer you keep your mate to you, the more anchored her soul will stay to her mortal body.” That part, he had already figured out. “Your problem is twofold. The kami above struggle with the demon below for the soul of your mate.”

“What business could the gods have with my mate?”

“You underestimate the importance of your mate, my son. You see her as a companion and lover, but she has huge potential to be used as a weapon and a source of power. There were seals placed upon her powers in the past, which have since been removed. There is one in Hell who desires to access Kagome’s powers, which would be used for malice and destruction. Her powers are great enough to destroy the balance between light and darkness. The kami cannot allow that to take place.

“Would it be possible to placate the kami, so that they would release their hold on Kagome’s soul?” Never before had his mother been so helpful to him.

“I have interceded on your behalf. They accept you as her champion, and others have been summoned who will also fight for your mate. You must not fail her, my son.”