InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Guardians ❯ chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )

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Chapter 8

 

The next few weeks proved to be troublesome for Jade. The deeper into the western land they went the more irritable Inuyasha became and they had been attacked several times. They gained a few new shards with the attacks and her new stalker was irritating her almost as much as Inuyasha.

 

Kagome watched her sister as she was almost to the point of hurting a specific hanyou friend of theirs. Jade would looser her temper soon and it wasn't going to be pretty if she didn't do something and quick. "Inuyasha, can we please take a break everyone is tired and hungry?" He turned to look at her and saw how tired Miroku and Sango looked as well. The murderous look on Jade's face was not overlooked either. She watched as he looked at each of them and then leaping into a nearby tree. She smiled at him, "thank you." After everyone had rested and eaten they were on their way again with Kagome and Jade in the back. "Jade whats wrong? Your so frustrated your about to explode."

 

"I'm sorry Kagome, but Inuyasha's constant over reaction to everything and the youkai that seems to have taken an interest is starting to irritate me."

 

"When did this youkai start following you?"

 

"A week ago. After our spar and my talk with Miroku I felt an aura in the clearing. I knew it had been there a while watching and it has been following off and on since then."

 

Kagome looked at her curiosly. You've done something else Jade. I can feel the difference in Miroku's aura it doesn't have the taint of Naraku's curse anymore. "What else have you done?"

 

"Miroku was asking about the concealing spell in my barrier so I told him I keep it up so that others can't tell my true power. He also wanted to know how strong I really was so I channelled a small amount of my power for him to feel." She looked into her sister's eyes and wondered how her next statement would make her feel. "I couldn't let his curse kill him Kagome it would devistate all of you so I turned it into a gift that will only open when he or his loved ones are in danger and it will never consume him. He also need not worry about the poisonous insects no matter how many he takes in he won't die, but it can only be used as protection never for evil."

 

"Thank you Jade. How come he never said anything?"

 

"I have not told him what I've done. He trusts me a little, but most of that is because of you and not by my own actions. I want him to trust me before I tell him."

 

Kagome smiled, "he would be more than grateful . He'd owes you his life and happiness." She looked to Miroku. "Even though he never show it he is always worried that he may not live to see the next day. Please Jade tell him and give him some peace. He is always troubled and I would love to see him honestly happy."

 

"Alright Kagome I will tell him tonight." They finally stopped at dusk to set up camp and eat. "Miroku can I speak to you privately?"

 

"Of course, I'm always happy to speak to a beautiful woman," he said with a lecherous grin.

 

Jade rolled her eyes,"save it monk this is a serious converstation so don't get any ideas."

 

Miroku was instantly on edge at that comment and silently followed her to a nearby clearing where he sat in front of her as directed. "I need to know if you truly trust me Miroku? Not judging me because of Kagome, but by my actions alone."

 

He looked at her as if to decide. "I do trust you and at first it was because of Kagome, but you have done nothing for me to distrust you. You've protected everyone in battle including myself. You have my trust."

 

Jade smiled gently and lightly pickedup his cursed hand. "You remember our conversation several nights ago when your felt my power do you not."

 

"I couldn't forget even if I wanted to. I do believe with you here I will rid myself of this curse."

 

She looked at him judging his sincerity and finding her answer continued. "You are already rid of it Miroku." She knew he was confused and explained further. "That night as I allowed some of my power to go through you I found the strings of your curse and changed it. As I said you have a good soul and I've grown fond of you as a friend." She explained everything she had changed and waited as he looked at her.

 

"My curse is gone? I'll never have to worry about dieing." His hand shook with fear as he removed his glove to see she was right the wind tunnel was gone. "But how can this be? How can you do this?" The only answer he received was another gentle smile. "How can I ever repay you for this Jade?"

 

"The only thing I want is for you to be happy. We will defeat Naraku I promise you this Miroku."

 

"I do believe with you and Kagome here we will kill him."

 

"It getting late why don't you return to camp and I'll be along in awhile." Miroku turned to face her and at her nod returned to camp.

 

Miroku sat down with his back to a tree and looked at his hand in disbelief. He still couldn't believe that it wasn't going to kill him, but he still had it as protection for him and those he cared for.

 

Sango watched as Miroku took a seat and was in deep thought. She grew worried at his constant examination of his cursed hand. What could Jade have said to him, was something wrong. "Miroku is everything alright?" He looked at her and lifted his hand to show a smooth hand and no wind tunnel. She was completely stunned and so was everyone else."

 

How can this be Miroku? How did this happen? Is Naraku dead?" Sango couldn't believe what was happening. She was happy that the man she secretly cared for wouldn't have to worry about his death any longer, at least not by the wind tunnel. She was completely stunned and so was everyone else."

 

"What the hell is going on Miroku," yelled Inuyasha.

 

Miroku looked at everyone and then his eyes stayed on Kagome. "Thank you for bringing an angel to us and giving me a chance to live." He saw the gleam of pride in her eyes."Jade changed my curse. Now it will only open when the ones I care for are in danger."

 

Sango was still stunned and looked him in the eyes. "So what will you do now?"

 

Miroku noticed the nervousness in her eyes and his heart warmed at the thought of her missing him even if only a little. He held her hands gently and smiled. "There is no need to worry my beautiful Sango. I wouldn't leave you alone. I'm staying to help finish Naraku and finish the journey we started. Besides I couldn't bare to think of anyone worshipping your body as I do."

 

Sango was furious, he was groping her again. She looked at him with fury in her eyes, "hentai",she screamed and once again knocked him unconscious..

 

"Feh, he'll never learn,"said Inuyasha.

 

Jade was still sitting in the clearing. He was here again watching her. I grow tired of this game she thought. "Show yourself youkai I'm tired of your games and watching," she yelled. She waited and was about to leave when a tall, elegant figure emerged from the surrounding woods. She could not help but notice the handsome youkai in front of her. He was tall with long silver hair and emotionless amber eyes, he had a cresent moon on his forehead showing his status of a lord with two stripes on each cheek. His kimono was white with a yellow and blue sash, he carried two swords and had armor that covered his body up to his left shoulder with a large pelt covering his right shoulder. This was the lord of the western lands and Inuyasha's half brother Sesshomaru. "Why have you been watching me Lord Sesshomaru? I don't like having my privacy invaded."

 

"I want to know who and what you are wench?"

 

Jade was furious she didn't care for the disrespectful tone of this lord. "As I'm sure you know, Lord Sesshomaru, my name is Jade and I am a miko." She turned to leave and was stopped by his low growl.

 

"I didn't give you permission to leave wench."

 

"And I refuse to answer anything else as long as you use that disrespectful tone with me. I do not speak with those that can't use my name, lord or not , your title means nothing to me."

 

"I am the lord of these lands and you would do well to remember that." Sesshomaru was starting to see red at this infuriating woman. Never has he had someone disrespect him. Every creature has always bowed to his every command why wasn't she.

 

Jade could see the under lying fury in his eyes, but paid no heed to it. If truth were ever told her status was higher than his. "Your right you are lord of these lands, but you are not my lord. No one rules over me and no one ever will. I'm not from your lands nor am I one of your servants so your orders mean nothing to me." Her pride was showing through, but she wouldn't bow to anyone. "If you wish to speak to me then come back without the attitude. I must leave my companions are getting worried. Good night Lord Sesshomaru." She nodded her head and left into the barrier that protected their camp.

 

Sesshomaru was beyond furious the woman had dismissed him as she would a child. He had tried to move and found a barrier around himself until she was safely behind the other barrier. That cunning wench had known how enraged he was and protected herself from being attacked without him noticing. His eyes narrowed at where she had disappeared and swore he would be back. Finally able to move he started walking back to his companions with thoughts of how to punish the infuriating wench. He would enjoy breaking that spirit, but right now he needed to kill something to calm his rage. She wouldn't get away that easily.