InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Halves ❯ The beginning of a nightmare ( Chapter 20 )
[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Halves
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Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha and I do not make money from writing this story.
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“Please, allow me to show you,” Kikyou-Hime said somewhat timidly, relishing the strangeness of speaking to a man so freely. Zhang Suikotsu was the gentlest man she'd ever seen. Her delicate fingers brushed against his when she took the root from his hand, and she could feel the blood rushing to her cheeks under the static sun.
“Go ahead,” he said, a warm smile upon his lips. He'd been sure even before knowing this woman that he'd like her.
Smiling back, Kikyou coated the root in sheer spiritual energy, providing the best protection against evil. Zhang Suikotsu did know how to protect against illness, but there were worse ways to harm someone. The combination of spiritual energy and healing was outstanding - Kikyou would have to speak with the Emperor about treating people using combined methods.
“Incredible,” the man whispered, unsure himself if he was speaking about the slightly shiny root or the beauty and talent of the woman exposing her powers to him.
Kikyou-Hime spoke with the Emperor in private. For the last time she felt like part of his family, but she would have to lose this feeling, this familiarity. For the last time she invoked her right to privacy. Inu no Taishou, thrilled by her suggestion, allowed Kikyou to take full responsibility in the healing using combined methods once she was married to Zhang Suikotsu. She blushed, looked away, annoyed that she'd forgotten how perceptive the Emperor was. But her happiness was hard to conceal and she did not want to hide it, either. Yes, they were going to be married. It had become quite obvious, so why deny it?
For the first time in a long while, Kikyou felt she would finally have the happiness she deserved.
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The little ones were a handful. Kagome had learned that after so many nights of staying up instead of having her sweet rest, with Inuyasha frantically worrying over the two devils, who apparently only wanted to be held and rocked, and, of course, gushed over. They were so in love with attention; Kagome could barely believe they were hers.
“Ken is unusually grumpy today,” she whispered rocking the little one against her chest and watching her husband do the same with the other one.
Inuyasha rolled his eyes mockingly. “Woman, you still don't know which one is which?” For a second he ignored her puzzled features in favor of a smirk. “I'd have thought you'd be correcting me, not the other way around.”
Kagome's eyebrows immediately scrunched together. “But I thought-” She abruptly stopped at the deep chuckle her soon-to-be husband issued.
“Relax, I'm joking. I know you learned which one is which now.” He smiled wider when he received a playful punch in the arm.
“Seriously, though. What's with Ken?” The still fresh mother looked down at her baby, who couldn't seem to stop pouting. Fat tears escaped his little eyes from time to time, but there was no sound, no crying, nothing. It worried her. And even if he didn't say anything, Kagome knew it worried Inuyasha, as well.
“Keh, who knows?”
“Right.”
Intending to take their minds off this issue, Kagome placed Ken next to his brother and watched them both fall asleep, then turned to Inuyasha, giving him a hopeful smile.
“You know I love you, right?” she asked cheerfully, almost giggling at the sight of him frowning.
“Oi, woman. What do you want?”
“And you know I know you love me, right?” she continued, stalking him `subtly'. Unconsciously, he moved behind on the futon, suddenly confused about her behavior, but unable to hide the blush staining his cheeks. This woman was such an amazing one, since she could still bring a blush out of him.
“R-right,” he interjected, pursing his lips when Kagome came almost nose-to-nose with him.
“In three days we're going to be married,” she announced and he nodded. He couldn't wait to be called her husband.
“Yeah, you're going to be Kagome-Hime,” he said with a dreamy smile, placing his hands on her waist and squeezing reassuringly. What more could he ask from life?
“I already am that,” she said, sticking out her tongue. “And you know what I can't wait to have?”
A shine sparkled in her eyes - Inuyasha was captivated.
“No,” he whispered breathlessly. “What?”
He only saw her lips moving; the words felt as if they came from his soul. “Our wedding night.”
Scorching heat traveled along his spine all the way down to his toes, stretching his muscles, hardening his flesh. His throat felt suddenly dry and he wanted to answer, but words just didn't come out.
“Maybe,” she said slowly, moving her palm over his shoulder in tiny, sensual circles, “Maybe we could practice.”
Entranced by the look in her eyes, Inuyasha nodded dumbly, letting this amazing woman guide him by pushing him on his back, working his clothes open, undressing herself, moving to unpin her hair. Blinking the haze away, the over-stimulated man interrupted Kagome's graceful movements, twisting his fingers in her lovely hair and slowly pulling out the pins that kept her hair up. He buried his face in the crook of her neck and massaged her scalp while licking her sensitive skin. A reminiscent smell overwhelmed his senses, taking him back to those days when she'd been his Half, when he'd been overpowered by a sole whiff of her delicate, delicious fragrance. Even though nothing could compete with those intense feelings, he was glad things had turned out the way they had. Now he had a family; an amazing woman and two beautiful children.
And this incredible woman was moaning shamelessly at his ministrations as his claws gently grazed her nape, leaving her breathless. They were both naked, but neither was ashamed.
Her skin tingled wherever he touched and she straddled his lap for better support. The groan teasing her ear with its devious promises had her melting with desire as Inuyasha's hard member touched her moisture by accident. The sudden frantic embrace and powerful kiss confirmed the passion that was not lost between them; if anything, it was stronger, deeper now. Trailing a frenzied palm down his naked chest, Kagome pinched his nipple to hear him growl against her lips, ecstatic that she could make him lose his mind like that.
Zealous beyond measure, Inuyasha brought a hand between their bodies and flicked her clit while biting her lower lip with a cocky smirk. Her eyes rolled back into her head, the sexual stimulation too much for her to handle. In a matter of moments she became soft like sand in his arms. She wanted him to have her, to take her body, strip her of herself and cover her with his essence.
She wanted to be his.
“I want this,” he whispered in her ear and gave a meaningful upward thrust of his hips, to which Kagome responded quite wantonly, writhing atop him as if she were a bitch in heat. “Do you?” He didn't think he could stand the pressure if she said no, but he'd stop for her sake.
“I want this… Kami, I want this. Do it… take me,” she urged, her lips touching his skin, driving him mad with desire. A low rumble grew in his chest, intimidating her, but making her feel safe at the same time. He flipped them over in a second, trailing his lips down her body until he found the source of the addicting smell. Without warning he spread her legs roughly, keeping them still despite Kagome's embarrassed squirming. Grinning to himself, he dove for a taste, his insides ablaze with desire. This woman could bring out the best and the worst in him.
“Ugh…” This was unbelievable, the inferno of craving, of having, of tasting. Kagome was spiraling down into an unknown territory, one that she wanted to be locked inside forever.
His lips closed over the little nub of her pleasure, making her toes curl and her knees bend until it became painful. Her hands clutched the sheets desperately, her head tilted back - the most enticing sight.
His smirk against her flesh brought shivers throughout Kagome's body, making her avidly aware of the way his tongue swiped her petals, coating them in his saliva. The power of the climax threatened to split her world in two, shattered pieces of reality pricking the corners of her eyes. She blinked to clear her vision and received no warning when Inuyasha was suddenly pushing his way inside her body, filling her slowly, sweetly.
The crazy rhythm her heart had taken was soothed by the immense feeling of completeness she received, this union between them feeling more sacred than any Halves bond could ever. She thanked the Kami above for this wonderful gift, for him.
Her moans of pleasure of acceptance, his rushed, but gentle pace; the fact that he said nothing meant the world. He wanted her to feel the connection between them, to taste their love. He loved her.
A few deep thrusts made their individual bodies indistinguishable and they both trembled after reaching the peak together in a tangled mass of motionless limbs. Time had frozen for a few moments, but it was okay.
Inuyasha looked into Kagome's eyes and didn't have to tell her how much he loved her, how he thought the world of her. A single look into the depth of his orbs and she knew.
On her chest, between her breasts, the Shikon Jewel glowed impossibly black, but there was only love in the air so it went unnoticed.
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He waited for her near an oak tree. There was a murderous intent in his light eyes and he did nothing to hide it. She would know what to expect the moment she saw him, Kouga was sure. The mere scent of her made his blood boil insanely and he had to pull himself out of the gutter for a second and remind his demonic blood that he wanted to kill this bitch, not mate with her.
Sometimes, there was such a thin line between love and hate.
The moment Abi-Hime approached his territory, Kouga pounced. This time there was no wind sorceress. This time there was no Naraku. This time, this absolutely amazing time, there was only Abi-Hime and his desire to take revenge.
A muffled sound came from her lips the moment he shattered her body, but he felt no satisfaction as he watched her crumble to the floor. His eyes popped out of his head when he saw her body reintegrate, however. A new kind of fear entered his bones, and the knowledge that she was armed and very dangerous and undead made him rethink his possibilities.
He still hated her, still wanted her dead.
With a fresh resolve, Kouga tackled her new body born out of clay, squeezing her neck until her eyes were almost bulging out of her head. He noticed she hadn't said anything so far, but she couldn't have - he'd left her breathless. He knew it would take much more to get rid of an undead soul. After figuring out her weak point he'd kill her mercilessly. She deserved it.
“Abi-Hime,” he said mockingly. “Where's your assistance now?”
She didn't need any.
In a second she proved it to him when he suddenly found himself with his back painfully hitting the very oak tree he'd stood near while waiting for her.
“Don't try my patience, cub. I'm not here for you,” she threatened, her dull eyes a bit more lively.
“Cub? You fucking whore, I'm going to make you bleed,” he hissed, charging at her blindly, hoping to catch her by surprise.
“Assuming I can bleed,” her silky voice caressed his ear, before she kicked him in the gut, sending him flying back once again. “How disgraceful,” she mocked, turning around to leave. In a moment, he was on her back, both of them tumbling to the ground.
“I'm going to kill you,” he announced, swiping his claws at her neck, making a clean cut as her head rolled onto the ground. Those dull eyes terrified him, and the fact that the body found the head and reconnected with it seemed even more horrible.
“This shouldn't be happening,” he said as she was hovering over him patronizingly.
“I know,” she said with a smile. “But things can surprise you in life.” She raised her trident to show the wolf she was not joking about her threats. “Imagine in death.”
Kouga closed his eyes awaiting his demise…
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It was quite windy, so the babies were wrapped into clothes so they wouldn't feel the chill. Kagome had insisted she was fine, so she only wore a thin kimono, the brilliance in her eyes betraying her happiness. She had everything she wanted now. There was nothing that could stand in the way of their happiness.
“So what do you think would have happened if we hadn't ended our bond?” Inuyasha asked curiously while waking slowly.
“I don't know. Everything happened so fast… I couldn't have lived without you,” Kagome confessed lowly, not needing a reminder of the mistake they'd done. Even if it had brought them so far, it would have been better if they were still connected by that bond. They would feel each other when in danger; they would sense if the other was lying, know whenever anything was wrong.
They would be aware.
But now everything was changed, and in a way that had never happened to anyone. It was unheard of that two people would willingly want out of the bond of Halves. They had done it and it had been the wrong choice.
“I couldn't have lived without you, either. No matter how much I tried to convince myself otherwise. It's good that we now understand what it means to be truly Halves.” It was fated. There was no way out of it. Even without the bond, the love appeared naturally. It blossomed naturally and it lingered naturally. There was no changing the course of nature, and Kagome and Inuyasha had learned it the hard way. Inuyasha felt bad for not having listened to his father, but he'd make sure his children were well informed and history wouldn't repeat itself, like it had the tendency to.
`Fuck history. We're here, we're in love.'
Holding on to that thought, Inuyasha caressed Ken's head warmly, feeling all the pride and adoration a father would have towards a son. Those two treasures were his gift. Along with their mother, they were his salvation.
“I saw Sango fight today. She's good at it,” Kagome said with a smile. Sango had become a perfect slayer. The miko was proud of her.
“I know. I just-” Suddenly, the half demon paused, his nose working at an insane pace, trying to distinguish the scent that was tickling his senses as if taunting him. Dread engulfed his entire body and his instinctive gesture was to gather Kagome and his children in his arms and keep them protected. A look downward at Kagome's Jewel confirmed his suspicion.
Evil had returned.
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He felt so fucking pissed.
The first time he'd been trapped in a void had brought a revelation, but this second time had left him angry and frustrated. He'd worked harder than ever before to gain control on his life and body; now he really wanted to kill that fucking mutt!
But he was back; damn if he didn't kill anyone. Naraku was mad.
Inuyasha would pay, the Emperor would pay, Kikyou would pay (she hadn't done anything, but it didn't matter, really), Sango would pay, Miroku would, too; everyone. He couldn't wait.
Sweet revenge would be sweeter when he'd regain his power, too. So with all his remaining resources he focused on breathing force into his own body that lay weakly on the cold ground, protected by the walls of a cave. How pathetic. But it didn't matter. Soon all the others would be the pathetic ones, not him. He would be the one to rejoice and laugh at their vulnerability. An exposure was needed and he wanted nothing more than to strip all their souls naked and whip them until they couldn't be called living beings anymore.
He wanted them to feel his pain.
But there was a problem. The presence of Abi-Hime was overpowering in his brain, as his trident reminded him of why he'd wanted Abi-Hime to fight the Emperor. She was a good asset: smart, powerful, conniving. But now it seemed she was undead. And with the low amount of power he had, he couldn't summon his `pets' yet, and he was sure Kagura was working against him, even if she thought him dead right now. The bitch had always been a rebel.
He was curious how she'd welcome her master back.
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He only had a moment to blink before the cold lips of his enemy descended upon his, as if sucking his life out of him. Kouga felt his blood indulge this sin, this act he shouldn't love so much. Abi-Hime's body was pliant against his, her coldness reminding him that she was undead, but he proved he didn't care the moment his hands grasped her hips, pulling them against his, letting her feel the entirety of his body. The demoness moaned, ecstatic by this turn of events.
There was a strange reaction to her kisses, a feeling he had never experienced, as if the barrier between two opposing feelings had dissolved. Kouga could feel the lust, the closeness. He wanted this woman; he wanted her near him, submitting, letting him possess her. She was the enemy.
Closing his eyes when her lips sought his neck, Kouga let her take advantage of his loss of sanity - what had got into him? Thoughts were erased from his mind by her skillful hands, her seductive shapes, the taste of her mouth.
In a moment of weakness he took this woman, this enemy, as his own.
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The entire court gasped. It was outrageous. Inuyasha looked ready to kill this crazy member of their family, incredibly curious how Kouga thought a good idea to welcome Abi-Hime into their home. He'd always known the wolf demon was an idiot who thought with his dick rather than his brain, but this was too much. The Emperor was first to voice their mutual opinion.
“I am finding it very hard not to slay this woman you want to claim as your wife at the moment, Kouga.” The wolf demon gulped and nodded once.
“I doubt you will find her weak point that easily, Inu no Taishou-sama. I have tried to slay myself quite a few times, even cut off her head, but she regenerates unless her weakness is discovered.”
The Emperor cocked a curious eyebrow. “So you tried to kill her and now you want to marry her?”
There was silence for a moment in which Abi-Hime looked as deathly and bored as ever, but her potential future husband pursed his lips.
“Yes.”
Inuyasha wanted to retort, but his father raised a hand to stop any word from being spoken and asked instead, “Explain.”
Their clothes were on the forest floor, the pleasure having drained them of energy.
“Why did you do that?” Kouga asked breathlessly, confused by the woman's behavior, yet reluctant to harm her now.
“I'm friend, not foe. I've changed. Kagura is trying to protect me because of that. She thinks Naraku will return and wants me around for when that comes, because I'm nigh invincible right now. You have to believe me; I want to help you, not hurt you,” she said with a weak voice.
“But why do this with me?” He gestured towards their naked bodies and a sly smile stole her lips.
“Because I felt like it.”
“Good,” he said with a smirk of his own, “because I felt like it, as well.”
“We have to inform you of something,” Kouga found his voice. “Naraku is likely to appear soon.”
Abi-Hime rolled her eyes and spoke monotonously, “He has already awoken.”
There were a few gasps, a few whispers, gossip.
Inuyasha frowned. “I know.” He'd felt him return.
Abi-Hime smiled at the half-demon. “I'm afraid your whole family is in danger now, Inuyasha. Especially your woman. As soon as Naraku sees her, he'll want to kill her or even worse, possess her. That's worst. Ask Kagura if you don't believe me.”
“What is your deal with this Naraku?” the Emperor asked as soon as he saw his son ready to jump at the woman's throat.
“He asked me to kill you promising me a lot of things. Then he protected me with this trident, and that's about it. Now I want him dead as much as you do, because our deal was different than what he had me do. He had me walk straight to my death, and trust me, it sucks being dead.”
There was a moment in which almost everyone felt like laughing, but they all stifled their urge for the sake of sympathy, even though they were all hard pressed not to have any consideration towards this demoness.
“Don't think I'm letting this go easily,” the Emperor threatened, looking straight into her eyes, but he couldn't decipher anything. They seemed lifeless.
“I wouldn't expect you to,” she said with a bow. “Thank you.” Kouga thanked him too, then grabbed the hand of his future wife and disappeared from sight.
"Remember, anata," Izayoi warned, "being too cautious could never hurt, so you must not let anyone fool you."
“Is this a mistake?” the Emperor asked himself almost quietly, surprising Inuyasha's fine hearing.
“Huh?” his youngest son asked, confused why his father would feel so vulnerable.
“Nothing, son. Just wondering.”
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Kagura wanted to pull out all her hair in desperation. She'd lost Abi-Hime to that wolf, and now she couldn't even find that cocky demon she'd spent hours chasing. The wind was being bitchy today; she couldn't get it to reveal Sesshomaru's whereabouts. It was as if the Earth had swallowed him, and she wondered how could one with such an imposing youki hide himself so diligently. It was ridiculous.
Naraku was alive; she could feel it in the depth of her soul, the way he still had a grip over her feelings, over her heart. She was vulnerable now and very lonely. She needed allies. There was no one she knew that she could befriend in her fight against her master, because no one liked her. She hadn't made it exactly easy for them to like her, either, so it was understandable. But sometimes she wished… sometimes she thought about him. The strong, daunting dog demon. Sesshomaru was such a striking figure.
So her happiness was immeasurable when she felt him nearby, still with that young girl at his side, still with his faithful servant, but she had to see him. When had she started longing to see his face, to feel his presence?
“Sesshomaru,” she stated as soon as she stood in his way. The demon did not look very pleased to see her, and neither did the child. Kagura would ignore her for the moment.
“I come in peace,” she assured him, showing him her bare hands, having left the weapon, her fan, on the feather she flew on.
“I do not care,” he stated coldly. “Step aside or I will remove you.”
“Listen,” she begged, noticing that she was almost crying, but not caring if he witnessed her weakness. It was okay if it was him.
“I will not,” he countered, grabbing the girl's hand and moving past her. Kagura turned around to face his back, feeling helpless for the hundredth time in a single week.
“Please, help me, I-”
“Silence,” he ordered and she obeyed. She would do anything he asked. When had she become so weak? “You reek of that monster.” He was speaking of Naraku. “I do not trust you.” And with that he saw fit to leave her, but Kagura would not be deterred so easily.
“Naraku is back. He's after the entire family,” she warned and he stopped once more. “He wants to kill you all; he wants to be the sole ruler.”
Without turning around, he spoke his opinion, “He will remain with the wish.”
“But… but what if in the end he will get his wish? This man has a thousand lives. He died twice and came back to life. How many people have you seen doing that?”
This statement made him reconsider, because she was right. Naraku was a special creature, a spawn of evil, and it would take longer to get rid of him, but he couldn't chance having Rin hurt. Nothing was more important than his Half. Without noticing, he'd come to think of Rin as a constant and his brother was right; he had to do anything in his power to keep their bond alive.
“If we don't work together to defeat him, he'll come after you next, I swear. I know him; I know how his twisted mind works,” she whined, memories of how her master had treated her making her want to throw up. He was despicable.
“I will not endanger my Half because of one vile creature,” he stated proudly and Kagura's eyes widened.
“H-Half? You have a Half?” Her hopes shattered like frail glass and her heart traveled all the way up into her throat. It… hurt… for some reason.
“I will not repeat myself,” he said, turning his head a bit to look at her devastated face. He was aware of this woman's desire to be with him, and maybe in other circumstances he would have been thrilled or at least flattered, but all he felt now was a threat to his bond. Rin had yet to say anything, but then again, the girl was almost always silent, and she was still a child.
The wind sorceress soon recovered her composure, trying another approach. “If you do not do something about it, your Half will surely suffer. Naraku has a specialty of finding one's weakness and striking it. I don't think you wish to chance that.”
Naturally, he did not.
“Sesshomaru, let's go,” Rin pleaded with a firm voice, tugging his sleeve. The dog demon looked surprised, but his eyes immediately softened, and Kagura noticed it with a frown and a jealous pout.
“Of course,” he intoned, not even bothering to announce the demoness that he was leaving. He ignored Kagura's tentative `Wait', because all that mattered to him was Rin. And if anyone tried to get to her, they'd find themselves missing their head and possibly a few limbs, as well.
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The only light came from the right side of the room, where the windows were. Abi-Hime straightened her unusual kimono and took one glance at the man she'd exhausted just a couple of hours before, smirking to herself. There was nothing sweeter than revenge and she planned on proving it. It wasn't her fault that all these idiots were stupid; she'd simply played her part well. It had been easy to discover Kouga's lust during the fight; after all, the adrenalin often raised other feelings, especially in a man, and Abi-Hime was quick to use this to her advantage, rather than kill the wolf. She'd offered him her body (it wasn't a real body anyway) and had supposedly given him her soul and eternal love (she felt like laughing) and he'd bought it.
It was all so very simple, and how easy would it be to sabotage Kagome's breakfast? What if a little bit of poison was accidentally poured into it?
Oh, poor Inuyasha would be so devastated. Maybe then he'd regret sending Abi-Hime to the realm of the dead.