InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Guardians ❯ chapter 9 ( Chapter 9 )

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Chapter 10

 

Kagome was waiting when Jade entered the barrier and cringed when she noticed the smirk. It meant that she was up to no good. "Alright Jade who'd you piss off this time?" Jade's grin grew larger and now she knew she was going to regret asking.

 

Jade leaned over to Kagome and whispered in her ear "Lord Sesshomaru."

 

Kagome looked at her sister like she was insane. "What the hell were you thinking we're in his lands." She looked at the smile on her sisters face and couldn't hold her own grin. "How bad did you piss him off?" When Jade had finished retelling her encounter with the stoic lord Kagome was laughing uncontrollably. She finally calmed down and looked at her sister. "You know he'll be back. There's no getting around that you hurt his pride."

 

"I'm fully aware of that, but he's the one that has been following me around. He would've been back on matter what, he's to curious. I'll have to be very careful around him."

 

"You know that he'll be thinking of ways to get to you now, right,"said Kagome.

 

"Hai, I know. I give him a few days to calm down slightly and then he'll be back." She looked at Kagome and smiled. "I don't think it'll be long before he visits again. He didn't get all of his answers." They returned to camp and found everyone sleeping. They watched their companions with a smile and went to sleep themselves. It was time to continue Shippo's training in the dream realm. She had given her word that she would train him and she kept that promise. He was stronger now, more alert and a little more mature. He's improving quickly with his desire to learn and protect his family and friends. Jade and Kagome were both very proud of him.

 

The next morning everyone woke to the smells of Jade's cooking. She was humming a soft tune that everyone found calming. Sango noticed the gleam in her eyes and wondered what she was up to. "Why are you in such a good mood this morning?"

 

"No particular reason,"Jade smiled.

 

Kagome was chuckling, but said nothing.

 

No one caught the exchange between the girls except for Inuyasha. "Those two are up to something and it can't be good. I'll have to corner Kagome and make her tell me."

 

Everyone ate and packed up. They hadn't traveled long when Inuyasha caught the scent of one of Naraku's children. His growl was low and threatening as he raced to where she was waiting. "What are you doing here Kagura?" he roared. He stood in front of Kagome automatically to protect her as the others got into defensive stances.

 

"Why else would I be here. I'm here to collect the shards."

 

"Well you can tell Naraku to go to hell he ain't gettin them."

 

"We'll see about that half breed. Dance of the Dragon,"she cried.

 

Everyone went to dodge the tornado's until Jade walked forward as well as Kagome. A protective barrier was formed to protect everyone with Inuyasha screaming at them to get back. Jade looked at Kagome and back to the others. "I'll handle this it would not be wise for Naraku or the others to know of your true power yet." She watched as Kagome nodded and returned to the barrier to increase it's power even more.

 

Inuyasha was furious. "What the hell is she doing Kagome. She could be killed out there."

 

Kgome looked at him and smiled. "You have to have a little faith Inuyasha. Jade is more than capable of handling Kagura."

 

Everyone watched as she held out her right hand and her power formed a scythe with a long curved blade that looked menacing. They watched as she held the blade above her head and made a hard downward slash. Jade watched as her power cut through the spiraling tornadoes shredding them to only a light breeze.

 

Kagura watched as this strange woman shredded her tornado's as if they were nothing. How can she do this who is she? The woman was watching her silently not making a move, but waiting to see if she would attack again. "My business is with them not you. If you continue to interfere I will kill you."

 

Jade chuckled,"now where would the fun be if I stayed out of the way while you attack my companions. Tell Naraku that he will not get those shards and he will die."

 

Kagura smirked at her I hope your right because than I will get my freedom, she thought. Then she heard it, the buzzing of Naraku's insects, looking around her there they were watching her. Taking a feather from her hair and throwing it into the air she quickly retreated and wondered who the new woman was and if she would be the one to free her from Naraku's grasp.

 

Jade watched as Kagura left, but there was one insect left watching her. "I don't like being watched Naraku." A small disk of energy formed between her fingers and threw the disk at the insect that was instantly purified. Someone is still watching and he was still very pissed, she knew it, but could not reveal anymore of her power. It would make everyone even more curious and she didn't need another stalker Sesshomaru was enough, but she knew Naraku would be watching her. She turned to check on her friends who all had shocked looks on their faces, except for Kagome, she just smiled and turned to leave. "Lets go we'll need to make camp soon."

 

"How in the hell did you do that Jade? No one has ever taken out Kagura's attack like that,"yelled Inuyasha.

 

Jade looked at him with all of the calmness she could muster. "Would you rather have Naraku's attention on Kagome? If I hadn't diverted their attention to me then Naraku would have noticed the change in Kagome and the increase in her power. Evil is attracted to purity and power they can't resist the temptation to taint and control. If he notices then he'll try to come for her."

 

Inuyasha looked at her with suspision. "How do you know he'd come for her?" The raw emotion he saw in her eyes shocked him. There was sadness,strength,defience and knowledge beyond her years in those eyes.

 

"Because they all came for me until I stopped them." She turned to leave and looked back at him over her shoulder. "I will keep his attention focused on me and not Kagome. I won't take a chance with her safety or yours. He'll be curious about me now and try to find out how much of a danger I truly am."

 

"What makes you so sure he'll be watching you?"

 

She chuckled lightly,"a lot of experience Inuyasha, I've dealt with many a twisted mind." She turned to walk away with Sango holding Kirara and Miroku holding Shippo following behind her.

 

Inuyasha stopped Kagome as she was walking by. "I won't let him get you Kagome, I swear it."

 

Kagome just smiled, "I know Inuyasha. She's right though he'll be watching her now as will the other."

 

"What other?"

 

Kagome looked at him and paused before speaking. "Sesshomaru."

 

"Kagome what the hell does he have to do with anything and why would he be watching Jade?"yelled Inuyasha.

 

Kagome sighed,"when Jade and I were sparing the other night he was watching. I guess he became curious and started checking up on her to find out how strong she was." She grinned at him,"she really pissed him off last night too."

 

Inuyasha however looked pale,"what do you mean pissed him off."

 

Kagome retold her sister's meeting with the Western Lord and watched as he went from pale to completely shocked.

 

"She told him all that?" When she nodded he grinned, "your right he'll be pissed, but what I wouldn't have given to see it." He grew serious again quickly, "he will be coming for her to even the score. I can't believe she put a barrier around him to protect herself. She was smart and stupid at the same time. She shouldn't go anywhere on her own now."

 

Kagome looked at him and knew he was concerned even though he tried to hide it. "Jade will be fine Inuyasha she is more than capable of handling your brother. I'm more worried about him pissing her off again. You've never seen her truly upset only mildly irritated." She could tell he wasn't completely convinced. "After what you've seen today you still think she can't handle herself." She was smiling softly at him and decided to ease his mind once and for all. "There's nothing for you to worry about Inuyasha. Jade and I have a mental link so if anything hapens to one of us the other will know." She reached up and kissed his cheek lightly. "Thank you for being worried for her," she whispered and turned to catch up with the others.

 

Inuyasha couldn't believe it, she had kissed him. Could she still possibly have some feelings for him and if so there could be a chance that he could win her back. All he could think about was how right she felt in his arms. He knew there would always be a place in his heart for Kikyo, but she was dead and there was no real future for them. Since Kagome had come back she had filled his thoughts and dreams of what could be. With her there was a real future that could be filled with love and a family. There had always been a part of him that loved the kind hearted miko, but when she returned and said that she had given upon him it broke his heart more than he wanted to admit. The thought of her not in his life anymore was not an option and knew he had to finally choose. If he choose Kikyo it would mean choosing death and if he choose Kagome there would be so much more. Kagome was his strength as Kikyo had never been, but he still didn't know what to do. There were times he wished he had someone else to talk to. He looked up to see the others waiting for him at the hill top and looked into Jade's eyes and saw understanding there as she nodded her head. Maybe he could talk to Jade. She had never judged him, not even when it came to Kikyo. Looking into her eyes he came to a decision. He would talk to her and hopefully find an answer to his questions. She was good at listening to the others and helping maybe she could help him as well. He ran to catch up with them and thought he would wait until the others fall asleep to speak to her.