InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Forges of Love ❯ Shattered Memories ( Chapter 2 )

Sessho-maru trekked up the steep volcano to Totosai's forge, Totosai peeked out.

“Tensei, it seems that young pup is back to see you…” he instructed.

“Sessh-kun's back!” she cried her amethyst eyes sparkling. Dashing out of the cave she launched herself at the young dog demon, throwing her arms around his neck. "I missed you, Sessh-kun"

Sessho-maru sighed smiling softly as he wrapped his arms around her. "I missed you as well, Ten-chan..."

"Tell me something...Tensei..." Naraku began, gazing down at the woman lying beside him. "When I take you...do you envision Sessho-maru?"

She closed her eyes nodding, "Hai..."

Naraku smirked, pinning her wrists to either side of her head. "...We shall have to remedy that...Sessho-maru will never want you now, you are nothing but a whore...my whore..." He growled possesively, kissing her neck. Tensei closed her eyes, turning away, tears running down her cheeks.

"Master Jaken...does Sessho-maru-sama have anyone he loves?" Rin asked. She was seated on Ah-Un's back as the trio waited for Sessho-maru's return.

"Why would you ask such a thing you silly girl?!" Jaken bellowed.

"Just curious..." she smiled. Jaken sighed.

"...well there was a girl a very long time ago, back before Lord Sessho-maru's father died...Though it's hard to believe that girl captured our lord's heart..."

"Why?" Rin asked.

"...Well, she wasn't anything so special, average looking for a youkai, but her eyes shine like twin jewels..." Jaken sighed dreamily. A rock came whizzing through the air, crashing into the back of his head.

"Oh, welcome back, Lord Sessho-maru" Rin beamed.

"Rin...do not ask about that again..."

"...yes my lord..." the girl replied quietly. Ah-Un rose, following his master as the group walked on. Though it didn't show, Sessho-maru's mind was torn by conflict.

"...Ah, it's so nice to get away from the forge once and a while..." Tensei sighed softly lounging in the meadow.

"Don't you enjoy making swords and demonic weapons?" Sessho-maru asked, giving her a suprised look.

"...Well it's not horrible but there's more to life then just forging powerful swords..." she replied. "I mean I'm nearly an adult and I've never been kissed not once"

Sessho-maru said nothing, soon becoming bored with the conversation. Tensei sat up giving him a thoughtful look.

"...You've never been kissed either, have you?"

"...Shut up! I never said that!!" he shouted, his cheeks stained red. She started to laugh, rolling on the ground.

"...wow...the great ice prince Sessho-maru blushing 'cause of a girl! Priceless!!!"

Growling, he pinned her to the ground, she gazed up at him in confusion. "Sessh-kun?"

Leaning down, he kissed her softly, before pulling away.

Tensei gazed up at him, "Sessh-kun...what was that for?"

"...Nothing...you wanted a kiss so there you go..." Sessho-maru mumbled. She blushed, putting her fingers to her lips, then smiled at him.

"Thank you...Sessh-kun..."

Tensei sat by herself beneath the starry sky, the moon was full and bright. She hummed softly, gazing down at the jade pendant in her hand. She traced her fingers over the smooth texture and the carving of the dog, the snapping of a twig sounding from behind her, Tensei stiffened. She trurned to gaze at the stoic demon lord standing behind her, his cold golden eyes bore down into her teary ones.

"...You shouldn't be here...if Naraku senses you nearby he'll try to kill you..." she said rising to her feet and wiping at her tears. She turned to leave.

"Why? Why do you stay with him?" Sessho-maru began. Tensei stopped in her stride.

"...I have no choice...if I leave he'll kill my father..."

"...Was I truly...so horrible to you that you would perfer a beast like him?" he asked, his voice betraying his emotions. Tensei froze, her eyes pooled with tears.

"...yes you hurt me, Sessho-maru, you broke my heart but...I never ment for things to...end up like this...I was just a foolish child!!" she sobbed. Sessho-maru grabbed her arm, pulling her back into him.

"...You are not to blame, it was ultimately my selfishness that caused this...my only concern is why Naraku would want you..." he whispered in her ear.

"He wants me to bare his children, he told me so" she replied coldly. Sessho-maru stiffened against her, a low growl rumbled in his chest. "Fear not...I will kill Naraku and save you from his clutches..." he sighed nuzzling his nose into her hair. "You belong to me...I will let no one else have you..."

Tensei sighed, she shut her eyes, leaning into him as he held her, she let all her pain and sorrow drain away for that moment. All time seemed to stand still.

"Tensei!"

Her eyes shot open.

"Tensei where are you!"

"Oh no that's Kagura, you must go!!" she cried frantically.

"I do not fear her nor Naraku" Sessho-maru said stubbornly, drawing the Tokijin.

"If Naraku finds out I was with you...you will not be the only one who suffers..." she said quietly. Sessho-maru looked down at her.

"...There you are, didn't you hear me calling you?" Kagura asked as she came upon Tensei standing alone in the field.

"...Fogive me...I was...star gazing..." She stammered. Kagura looked at her suspiciously.

"Naraku wants you now...so you better bathe, you're covered in Sessho-maru's scent..." she called over her shoulder. Tensei looked up at her in surprise.

"You won't...tell him...will you?"

"...Tell who what? I don't know what you're talking about..." Kagura said casually as she began to walk