InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Heaven and Earth ❯ Into The Realm Of Heaven ( Chapter 6 )

Chapter 6: Into the Realm of Heaven

 

Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru walked into the village just fifteen minutes after Kagome had arrived. Most of the villagers bowed low as Sesshoumaru walked by knowing by the way he comported himself that he must be someone of importance.

 

Many of the women blushed and smiled at the good looking lord that passed by them much to Inuyasha's aggravation. He just eats this shit up, he thought watching the slight smirk play across his brother's face.

 

The rest of the gang was outside Kaede's hut as the pair came towards them.

 

“That's Sesshoumaru!?” asked Kagome, with her mouth and eyes wide open. Sango and Miroku had been filling her in on what had been happening but none of them expected to see Inuyasha bring him to the village. The other two humans and fox kit stared as well at the transformed demon.

 

“He looks nicer,” said Shippo.

 

“Yeah, not so…intense,” agreed Sango quietly.

 

Miroku took that opportunity to grab Sango's butt to get her to stop gawking at the way too handsome Sesshoumaru. He won his prize, a good slap across the face. At least she's not looking at him anymore, he thought, giving her a large, goofy grin.

 

“Hey guys,” Inuyasha called out, glad to see his friends. “I've brought Sesshoumaru, he needs our help”

 

“I did not ask for anyone's help.” Sesshoumaru stated disdainfully, trying and not succeeding to stop the blush that rose to his face at the scrutiny he was receiving. Damn these human emotions!

 

Oh, he's…blushing, he…he's so cute, thought Kagome unbelievably.

 

Inuyasha noticed the look Kagome was giving his brother and stepped in front of her so she was looking at him instead, feeling a stab of jealousy. He was uncertain if it was because of her or because of his brother.

 

“No, you didn't ask for any help, but you're going to get it anyways,” he grouched, taking Kagome's arm and walking with her into the hut, the rest following.

 

They sat on the floor by the fire pit as Inuyasha told them what had happened. Sesshoumaru volunteered the information about the Tenseiga and the story the sorceress had told him, both of them skipping over the two days in the cave.

 

“I must defeat this woman and regain my father's sword, she has dishonoured me,” Sesshoumaru vowed angrily. “I do not expect your assistance, I am your enemy; you would be wise to leave me as I am.”

 

“Maybe it's time we changed that,” Kagome interjected. She knew deep down that Inuyasha would like to have a better relationship with his brother. She had an idea that Sesshoumaru was the reason the hanyou wanted to become a full demon.

 

The others nodded their agreement.

 

“How would we feel if we left you to your death,” affirmed Miroku.

 

“I may be human, monk, but make no mistake, I am no weakling” Sesshoumaru replied indignantly

 

“I meant no disrespect, Lord Sesshoumaru.” Miroku bowed slightly, “But it is a difficult task you have set for yourself. I would be honoured to assist you”

 

“Me too,” exclaimed Shippo

 

“This is not something for a child,” intoned Sesshoumaru, placated by Miroku's words.

 

“I'm going, I'm the only full demon here you know,” the young kit announced with pride, forgetting Kirara who just rolled her kitten eyes.

 

Sesshoumaru grinned inwardly at the cockiness of the young fox. “If that is your wish, you may join us”

 

“Hey, I say who comes with us,” Inuyasha growled low at his brother's audacity. Who the hell does he think he is, I'm in charge here.

 

Sesshoumaru looked over to his brother and realized he had probably overstepped a bit, more than likely irritating his brother's demon side. He surprised the hell out of everyone saying, “As you say Inuyasha, it is your call.”

 

“Uh…yeah. Shippo you can come too,” Inuyasha agreed, after a shocked pause.

 

“Yeah!!” Shippo yelled happily, his face then changing to curiosity and with the nativity of youth he asked “Hey, are you going to marry that lady? You're supposed to be engaged right?”

 

“No,” stated Sesshoumaru firmly. He was not going to be his father's little pawn in this. He didn't even tell me he had promised me away. Did he not think I would want to pick my own mate? Did he not think I had the right? The more he thought about it, the angrier and more hurt he became.

 

He rose suddenly, surprising everyone, and left the hut. His emotions were beginning to boil over again and he had to get away so no one would see. I hate this weakness, if I cannot defeat her, I hope she kills me. I cannot go on like this for much longer.

 

Inuyasha followed him out and found him behind the hut, his shoulders shaking. “Hey, are you alright?” he asked, worry showing plainly in his voice.

 

“Leave me be, Inuyasha” he sobbed very quietly.

 

Inuyasha didn't know what to do, his brother was clearly upset about something, he could feel the misery wafting off of him and for some reason Inuyasha couldn't fathom, he just wanted to take Sesshoumaru into his arms and sooth him.

 

Sesshoumaru stopped his shaking and stood a little straighter getting himself back in control. “I cannot stay this way” he informed his brother, his back still to him.

 

“What are you saying?”

 

“I will either be fixed of this or…” he left the words hanging.

 

“Don't do anything stupid,” Inuyasha said, beginning to feel a touch of fear at what he figured his brother was implying.

 

“That's fine for you; at least you have your demon side. I have nothing.”

 

“Not all the time I don't,” Inuyasha moved to face his brother. “I turn human once a month,” he told him softly. “I know what you're going through.”

 

Sesshoumaru looked at his brother with surprise. “When?”

 

“On the night of the new moon, my friends always protect me; they'll do that for you”

 

“You do not understand, I do not wish to be protected, I want to protect myself. I was not meant to be human. To me it is a fate worse than death.” Sesshoumaru looked down at the ground the feelings of misery and helplessness beginning to take over again.

 

“We'll defeat this bitch,” Inuyasha spoke with some fury, “And you'll be back to you old shitty, arrogant, cold self in no time.” Why is this bothering me so much? Why do I want to make him feel better? “Come back in, let's just rest for today and we'll leave tomorrow to get the Tenseiga back.”

 

“Why do you care?” Sesshoumaru asked quietly, looking at Inuyasha with curiosity.

 

“Humph, I don't know, I just do. What difference does it make?” he answered, a blush beginning to rise on his face.

 

“None, I guess,” Sesshoumaru replied, puzzling over his brother's motives and thinking he looked kinda cute with that blush across his cheeks. He does not care about me, does he? He wasn't sure what he wanted the answer to be.

 

Sesshoumaru was pleasantly surprised at how the others took him in so readily. He couldn't fathom their kindness, but in his current state was not inclined to refuse it. Shippo was the one that made the former demon feel the best. He enjoyed the kits constant chatter and bravado, reminding him of Rin in some ways and taking away a little of the loneliness of her not being around.

 

Sango and Kagome sat together watching Shippo and Sesshoumaru interact. “He'd probably make a good father,” Kagome whispered quietly so Sesshoumaru wouldn't hear.

 

“Umm, who'd of thought?” replied Sango. “Do you think that little girl he travels with is his daughter?” she asked

 

“No, she's human, but maybe he sees her that way,” answered Kagome, watching as Sesshoumaru congratulated Shippo on one of his illusions. “It's funny seeing him this way.”

 

“I think I like him better as a human,” stated Sango. “He seems kinder, more mellow.”

 

“Yeah,” Kagome sighed. Both girls continued their scrutiny until Miroku and Inuyasha, noticing, went to them to distract them.

 

“Is my brother that fascinating?” grumped Inuyasha, feeling very put out.

 

“Err…no, of course not,” Kagome gave him a huge cheerful smile.

 

“Humph,” he replied putting his nose in the air.

 

He had to grudgingly admit that Sesshoumaru was pretty hot. It was his eyes that really did it though. They were no longer that cold, emotionless gold but a warm, deep brown and showed his feelings, probably more than he wanted but none the less it was attractive. Inuyasha thought back to their time in the cave and wondered why he had continued when in reality his demon side had not bothered him to do so. He shook off his confusing thoughts as he heard a slap.

 

“Miroku,” growled Sango, “give it a rest.” The two girls got up and left the hut leaving the two boys to now scrutinize Sesshoumaru.

 

“Sesshoumaru,” called out Miroku. “I have your sword; you should take it with you when we leave.” He went to a corner of the hut and retrieved the sealed katana and passed it to him. Sesshoumaru was shocked to see Toukijin. He had been loath to touch it in his human form.

 

“I sealed it so you should be able to use it, but only as a normal sword. When you return to your former self I'll remove the seals.” Miroku hoped by then that Sesshoumaru wouldn't want to kill them as he had in the past.

 

Sesshoumaru took the sword and hefted it, swinging it around to get the feel of it. Even though he would not be able to use its demonic abilities, he was glad to have it back. He bowed his head very slightly in thanks. Miroku grinned at him and gave a quick nod back.

 

The next day they were all outside the hut waiting for Sesshoumaru to activate the spell to take them to the realm of heaven. Kagome had their supplies all packed in her yellow bag and everyone was nervous as to what they would find on the other side of the portal.

 

Sesshoumaru took out the pearl and blew his breath across it before tossing it into the air. Immediately a hole opened in the air above them and they all went in. Inuyasha going first and helping the others climb through.

 

On the other side, the opening closed leaving the black orb on the ground at their feet. Sesshoumaru picked it up and put it into his haori.

 

They all looked around curiously and saw that this realm was not much different than their own. There were trees, grass, the sky above with the sun and they were standing on a well worn path. The one thing they did notice was that the air seemed clearer, it was like they could see further.

 

“It's purer here,” said Miroku, feeling the aura of the area.

 

Shippo and Inuyasha did not seem to be adversely affected in fact they were feeling a bit heady. “It's kinda nice, I feel fuzzy,” Shippo was trying, without luck to explain the feeling he was having.

 

“Are you okay Inuyasha?” asked Kagome

 

“Yeah, no problems, lets go find this Mitsukai.”