InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Guardians ❯ chapter 10 ( Chapter 10 )

Chapter 10

 

The small group had walked a few more hours after the encounter with Kagura. It was getting late and everyone was settling in for the night when Jade stood and went to begin her nightly training.

 

Inuyasha watched as she walked away and battled with himself on whether or not to speak to her. After debating with himself for awhile he finally gave up and followed her scent a short distance to find her sitting in a small field of flowers. He couldn't deny she was a beautiful woman, but the only feelings he would ever feel towards her were brotherly. She smiled at him and returned to watching the stars.

 

"It's a beautiful night and yet you seem troubled. What's wrong?"asked Jade.

 

"Why did you do that today? When we should all do battle?"asked Inuyasha.

 

"She looked at him and asked gently, "how far would you go to protect those you care about?"

 

"I would do what ever it took,"he said.

 

"As will I, Inuyasha. Although Kagome and Shippo are family by adoption I have come to care for all of you as family. I will do whatever I have to to keep you all safe and if that means drawing Naraku's attention more to me then so be it," she shrugged.

 

"We won't let you put yourself in harms way to protect us Jade, we will protect you as well. I promised Kagome that I wouldn't let anything happen to you."

 

Jade smiled,"you care a great deal for Kagome."

 

Inuyasha looked at the stars trying to find the right words. "I do, but it's complicated. I was responsible for Kikyo's death and I feel it's my duty to repay a life with a life. I still love Kikyo, but I love Kagome as well. I'm confused because I don't want to loose Kagome either."

 

"I see. I know you will always care for Kikyo in some way because she was your first love, but consider this. Would the real soul of Kikyo want you to suffer and die or would she want you to live? If she loved you as much as she said why couldn't she love you for who you were instead of wanting you to be come human? When she spoke to you about becoming human she said it was a way to get rid of the jewel and she could live the life of a normal woman. I know she cared for you Inuyasha a great deal, but in all of this were was the acceptance? If a being truly loves you they would want your happiness above theirs and love you for who you are not for what you can become or give them. If there is to be true lasting love there must be trust. Even after being brought back and knowing the truth she wants your death and doesn't show any trust at all. Your are not the blame for what happened. Your were both deceived and you both paid the price. She died, but her soul was able to move on. You, however, were left in limbo unable to do so." She looked at him saddly. "Your penalty was worse Inuyasha. She left you with no way to move on. Your were alive yes, but what were the odds of anyone having the power or courage to release you. You were left to your fear, the fear of being alone and she left you to be alone for eternity. You were lucky that Kagome came along and freed you."

 

Inuyasha just looked at her thinking about what she had said.

 

"Always remember Inuyasha no matter what you will never forget you first love even though it may not work out. You must listen to what your heart tells you not what anyone else or you honor says. As for Kagome you won't ever loose her. Has she not always stood by your side, respected your decisions and put you felling above her own."

 

"Yes, she's always been there for me even in tough times. Even though she gets hurt when I see Kikyo she still comes back."

 

"No matter who you choose Inuyasha she will respect your decision and will always be your friend. Her feelings will never change about that. Just as you will always have a place for Kikyo she will always a have a place for you in her heart."

 

Inuyasha just looked at her and sighed, "thank you Jade. I knew you would answer me honestly and it has given me alot to think about."

 

"I'm always here Inuyasha. It doesn't matter if you want advice or someone to vent to I'm here. If you ever want to spar I can do that too."

 

He grinned at her as he stood looking down. "I may take you up on the sparing so I can work on my skills. Maybe you could show me some of the techniques you know."

 

"I would be happy to show you or if you want why not get Kagome to spar with you. I'm sure she would be happy to and it would help to clear you mind." She nearly laughed as his smile grew even more before he turned to leave.

 

"Thank you, Jade."

 

"Your welcome." She watched as he returned to camp and continued to gaze at the stars deep in thought. Both will come soon and I'll have to keep my guard up. This journey will be longer than I thought. I'll need to return home for a few days soon to check up on everything. She glanced around one last time aware that this will be one of last moments of true peace and returned to camp.

 

The next two days were spent fighting, walking, knocking a certain lecher unconscious and more fighting. Inuyasha took Jade's advice and started sparing with Kagome and some with Jade as well. Shippo was steadily increasing his skills and showed great potential. Sango had even started sparing with her katana and showing Shippo a few new moves. It was getting late and they decided it was time to make camp. The girls went to the hot springs to bathe with the usual hentai proof barrier. They all laughed and joked around and finally left the spring each in their usual silk gowns. Jade looked at Kagome and nodded her head and went the opposite direction of camp.

 

Sango watched her friend as she left. She looked at Kagome who also watched her sister leave. "Is everything alright Kagome? Where is Jade going?"

 

Kagome just looked at her. "Sesshomaru is coming and she's going to keep him away from everyone else."

 

"How would she know he's coming and why would she go to meet him."

 

"She can feel his power from a great distance. I can feel him, but he has to be much closer for me to feel." Kagome just grinned at her and chuckled. "I just hope he doesn't piss her off again."

 

"Uhm, Kagome shouldn't we get Inuyasha?"

 

"No Sango. If she is in danger I'll know, but she can take care of herself."

 

Jade entered a small clearing sitting in the middle of a patch of small white flowers. "It'll be a little while before he comes so I'll just enjoy a few minutes of peace until then."