InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Forgotten Memories ❯ Forgotten ( Chapter 2 )

Chapter Two

Forgotten

The bright light almost blinded her, as she finally opened her eyes. Blinking time and time again, she prayed that her vision would clear. What are all those blurry figure doing, hovering over her?

Closing her eyes, and reopening them, she was shocked to no ends to find a green face, with large eyes, staring down at her. Gasping loudly, she reacted immediately. "Oh my God!" she yelled, slapping him with her left hand, as she sat up immediately to cover herself with the white silk sheets.

"Oww!" The thing complained, caressing his cheek, which now bear her handprint. "What the heck to you think you're doing wench?"

She blinked, and looked around her. She was sleeping on a four poster bed, the mattress, pillows, and sheets all created from the softest silk she could imagine. Glancing around, she found that several more youkai surround her, along with a man so beautiful, it's hard to imagine that he's mortal at all.

"Where am I?"

The beautiful man stepped forward, then hesitated, as though uncertain of something. "Why do you not fear me, human?"

"Why should I? It was you that saved me, was it not?"

His brows furrowed together, and she knew that he was deep in thoughts. The toad-like demon, however, jumped forward, indignation clear in his posture. "Do you have any idea who you're speaking to wench? How dare you treat Lord Sesshoumaru without the proper respect?"

She frowned, eyeing him curiously. "Sorry, I didn't know who you were. No offense was meant."

Surprise was clear in his features now. She frowned yet again. Somehow, he didn't strike her as the type that showed emotion too rarely. What had she done, that had stunned him so? "You do not know me, human?"

"No," her brows furrowed together. She wished they would stop calling her `human' and `wench'. "I do not. Did I know you? Is that why you saved me?"

"What nonsense is this?!" The toad cried, jabbing his staff onto the floor hard. "You've-" he quieted, however, when the "Lord Sesshoumaru" shot him a warning glare.

Nothing was missed. She shook her head slowly. "I don't remember anything about my pass…except…" Her mouth turned down slightly, as she tried to recall the strange dream she had moments before she awoke. "Except I believe my name is Kagome."

~*~*~*~

Sesshoumaru didn't know what to say. Kagome have no memory of her past? He didn't know whether he should rejoice over this, or be mournful. Clearly that attack from the demon had done this damage to her.

Her beautiful blue-gray eyes turned to him, shining brightly in the afternoon sunlight. "Please, did you know anything about me?"

Stumped as to what he should say to her, he did the only logical thing in his mind. "Questions shall be answered later. I have matters to attend to in my home. Jaken," The toad bowed respectfully at his master. "Call on Raven to tend to Kagome."

"Aye, m'lord."

With a flourish in his walk, he headed to the door. Before he disappeared behind it's vast darkness, however, he turned back to the girl lying on the bed. "I will check on you later, Kagome. Rest now."

Leaving the room, he wondered how he should answer the questions that were sure to come later. He had no real knowledge of the girl, just for the few facts he had gathered, while watching her. And besides, how can he explain that he had wanted to kill her and her companions in the beginning? Such things cannot be said so casually, especially when he…

He grunted, as his thoughts wandered to InuYasha. No doubt he was tearing the lands apart, searching for her right now. I shall deal with that half-breed when the time comes. For now…

He had more important issues at hand.

~*~*~*~

It felt weird, being in a room filled with demons. For one thing, the tingly sensations on her back just won't go away. Her instincts tell her to get out of here as fast as her wobbly legs could support her, but where will she go?

I have no place but here right now…

Unconsciously, her hand wrapped around the shards around her neck. Surprised that her hand had made contact with something, she glanced down, and stared at the half jewel in her hands. What is this…why is it shattered?

And what's this feeling I'm getting from it?

So many questions, and none of them answered. Why is she in this situation? Just what had happened to her? Why is her head covered in blood before?

Her eyebrows knitted together, concentration showing through her eyes. Where are her memories? Why does she have none? Shaking her head slightly, she clutched the necklace close to her heart.

Who are my parents? Who are these people? What happened to my memories?

A knock sounded on the door, to admit a beautiful demoness with long, midnight black hair. She smiled, when she found Kagome awake. "My lady, Lord Sesshoumaru asked this humble one to bring my lady to the springs, where my lady will bathe and regain her strength."

"Regain my strength?"

"Yes. The royal springs in the Western Territories has the ability to bring strength back to the bather, and even heal, if need be. Of course, only the nobles of the lands can ever dare enter the springs. And even if they do, they must first ask for the permission of my lord."

"We're in the Western Lands?"

"Yes, my lady. The lands of the youkai are separated into four different territories. My lord Sesshoumaru are the ruler of the Western Lands, the Lands of the Crescent Moon."

Kagome shook her head, and gingerly got to her feet. Raven, suddenly by her side, helped her out the door. "It is not far, my lady."

"Raven, did you know me, before Sesshoumaru-sama sent for you to aid me?"

"No, my lady. I did not."

Kagome sighed as Raven brought them to a large door, decorated with jewels and gold. "This is the royal spring, my lady."

The door opened, as though admitting them into the springs. Kagome's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets, when she caught sight of the springs inside the room. Five hot springs were lined up together, in a semicircle, boasting of a roaring waterfall in the center. There was a total of three levels, each with two springs in it. It overflowed with water, so that they'd drip onto the ones below it. The largest spring, the one at the lowest spot, sparkled in the light. Sakura (cherry blossoms) trees were all over the springs, covering the entire area with its delightful fragrance. An enormous glass pane was used as ceiling, so Kagome can see the fluffy clouds lazing about in the sky.

"I shall leave my lady here." Raven said, bowing herself out. "No servant are worthy to be near springs this beautiful for more than necessary." Before Kagome could protest the silliness of that, she had disappeared.

Frowning slightly, she undressed and dipped into the water. Kagome hissed her contentment, as she splashed the water on herself. The temperature of this spring was perfect, and indeed, she felt stronger already.

Slipping out of the spring, after an hour of splashing, she got out, and was surprised to find not her original clothing, but a new and beautiful furisode (long sleeved kimono), topped by a lovely happi (overcoat), lying near the sakura tree.

She smiled, when she felt the baby skin fabric caress her skin. Her furisode was made of a flowing ivory color, with rose petals at the legs of the kimono. The obi was a light rose red. Her happi, a white with a tinge of gold mixed in it, went well with the rest of her clothing. Kagome smiled a bit, when she caught sight of the kazashi (hair decorations) lying near with a brush and a mirror. Sweeping her hair partly up and leaving the rest of it down, she applied the tiny golden combs into her hair. Then, expertly, she dragged the comb by her ears, drawing out two curling strands.

Finished, Kagome walked out of the room, and greeted Raven.

The demoness's eyes popped open, when she caught sight of Kagome all dressed up. "M-my lady! You look beautiful enough to be a tenchi (angel)!"

Kagome smiled warmly at her personal servant. "Thank you, Raven."

Bowing her respect at the gorgeous lady, Raven stated simply. "My lord Sesshoumaru requires my lady's presence in his study."

"Then we must go to him." Kagome replied. She extended a graceful hand. "Lead the way."

~*~*~*~

Needless to say, Sesshoumaru was knocked off his feet when he caught sight of Kagome. Of course, since his control was so well kept, no emotion even played across his face. Kagome, who had received such a reaction from Raven before, fidgeted nervously when she found Sesshoumaru had no reaction of his own.

Sesshoumaru gestured that she was allowed to sit, and Kagome obeyed. Servants appeared, and placed cups of green tea in front of them. They left, when Sesshoumaru nodded his dismissal.

Kagome drank from her cup, savoring the taste of tea in her lips. Sesshoumaru eyed the beautiful girl before him. "You would like to ask me questions, ne?"

"Hai," Kagome nodded, placing the cup back before her. "Do you know of my past? Can you tell me all you know about me?"

"Have you no memories at all?'

"None."

"Very well." His eyes were dispatched, as he began all he knew of her. "I do not know much about you, since we have not met for more than a handful of time. I do not know of your origin, but I do know that you came here to collect the shattered shards of the Shikon no Tama."

"Shikon no Tama?"

Help me, Okaa-san, the Lord thought, as he launched into the story of the Shikon no Tama. "I believe you are the reincarnation of the deceased priestess, Kikyo. That is basically all I know of you."

"Who were my parents?" Kagome asked, leaning a bit forward. "Have you ever met them?"

"Never."

Disappointed, Kagome dropped back onto her seat. "How do I get back, then? If I do not know where my origin lies?"

Sesshoumaru professed his ignorance yet again. He saw the frustration in Kagome's eyes, just before she dropped her gaze onto her cup of tea. "You are welcomed to stay here, Kagome, if you wish."

"So my name really is Kagome?"

"Hai." He frowned for a moment. "Just how did you remember your name?"

"I wasn't sure until now." Kagome admitted, and took another sip of water. "The name `Kagome' is the only thing I have in my memory."

Sesshoumaru decided it was better not to reply, seeing as there was nothing he could say. Kagome, as though she had read his thoughts, looked up at him and smiled. "Thank you, Sesshoumaru. I'd love to stay. And um…"

"Nani(what)?"

"Can you…teach me how to defend myself?" Kagome asked tentatively. Her eyes met his, and she answered his unasked question. "I keep feeling this tingly feeling on my back, as though dangerous things are out there, ready to pounce."

"You are a miko. What you sense is the youki around my estate." He nodded, after a thought. "Yes, I will train you. If you are ready, training will start tomorrow."

Kagome blinked at his rapidness. "Oh…OK."

Nodding at her, he got up. "Tomorrow, then. I will call Raven in to escort you back to the dining room. Supper shall begin soon." Kagome got up and left his room, feeling shaky.

Raven was outside, ready to guide her lady. Kagome shook her head, and smiled. "I'm alright. Sesshoumaru is really…amazing."

Raven smiled. "My lord has that effect on all of us females."

Laughing a bit, Kagome followed Raven back to the dining hall.

~*~*~*~

Sesshoumaru leaned down on his bed, after Kagome had left. During their entire encounter, he had never had a larger urge before to just pounce on her. But such an action is not permitted upon such a lady at a time as delicate as this.

He hated to see her so confused, so disoriented. Her vulnerability was visible. Even though, she had demanded that he teach her how to fight-something no other human would have though of at a time like this.

He sighed, remembering when she had first appeared through the door. Her cheeks' usual rosy shade had returned after her bath. Her hair looked like it was made of moonlight. Her uncertainty had only made him wanted her more. The kimono had made her look just like a goddess, descended to earth.

His member ached, wanting to merge to one with her womanhood. But how can he think such thoughts at times like this? Kagome is hurt, her memory, lost.

But, thinking it further, what's so bad if she forgot things? For one thing, that hanyou is no longer in her thoughts. For another, she has no memory of him ever trying to destroy her, or her friends. Sesshoumaru growled, as he thought about this. He can work this to his advantage. If he can show Kagome now, that he is indeed not as cold-hearted as InuYasha believed, than maybe, even after she had regained her memory, she'd still care for him…

He shook his head, wondering why he'd been spending so much of his precious time on the miko. He groaned, as something plagued his mind…

Maybe it's because there's no way his member can take such torture anymore.