InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Her Choice ❯ Chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )

AN: Eep! Sorry! I got major writers block with this chapter. I'm still not terribly happy with it. I'll probably edit it and put up an epilogue sometime, but consider it finished. Thank you to everyone who reviewed. Enjoy!

 

Chapter 8

 

 

“Sesshoumaru… Is there anyway we can reach her?” Kagome's mother asked quietly.

 

“The only way I could think of; is if she accepts the mating bond. I could communicate with her through that. Perhaps even reach her,” he offered.

 

“Then we have no choice but to wait then, right?” Souta asked, fighting back tears.

 

“Do not fear. Kagome has faced down countless demons. She will survive, as she always has before,” Sesshoumaru stated.

 

“You certainly have a lot of faith in Kagome,” Grandpa said, leaning back in his chair.

 

“She has earned my faith. I would not accept her as my mate and my wife if she were not as strong and noble as she is,” he stated, before standing and leaving the dining room.

 

“He's right though. Kagome faced Naraku, and he was much tougher then Midoriko. Kagome will be fine,” Shippou said, smiling brightly at Kagome's human family. “We just have to be patient, and believe in her.”

 

“You're right Shippou. Thank you,” Kagome's mother tried to smile warmly at the little kitsune, fear clutching her heart. She knew her daughter was in more danger then her companions let on.

 

 

 

 

 

After battling for three days, Kagome felt the weariness throughout her spirit.

 

She lifted the bow with shaking arms, forcing her hands to steady the arrow. She was no longer able to aim, and let loose the shot before diving from another blast. However, she miscalculated her landing, and dropped her bow in order to protect her head from impact with the creature's led.

 

Finally the spirit had stripped the miko of her bow, leaving her utterly defenseless.

 

“It is almost time, Kagome. Prepare to face your fate…” the creature taunted, gathering a great energy.

 

“Sesshoumaru… Forgive me… I wish I could have told you… I love you,” she whispered, struggling to her feet. She felt the last of her strength pulse in her heart, and smiled, knowing somehow he heard her.

 

The twisted spirit of the Shikon no Tama gathered it's strength for another attack, dark energy cackling all around the miko.

 

 

 

“Kagome…” Sesshoumaru whispered, closing his eyes.

 

“Sesshoumaru? What's going on?” Kagome's mother asked, worriedly.

 

“She accepted the bond. I must go to her…” Sesshoumaru said, his eyes meeting Kagome's mother's briefly. He began to glow with a faint blue aura.

 

“Take care of her, Sesshoumaru. Bring her home,” she whispered, as he was encompassed in a blue light, and faded from the living room. A single tear slid down her cheek before she turned and headed into the kitchen to prepare dinner.

 

 

 

Kagome felt a rush of strength into her soul, as her necklace pulsed with red light. She quickly jumped away from the center of the energy, and swiped up her bow. She stepped back, and collided against a hard surface.

 

“Kagome,” the deep, soothing voice of her mate whispered.

 

“Sesshoumaru…” She breathed, smiling warmly at him.

 

“Impossible! You could not have entered this place!” the creature howled in outrage, black lightning cackling through the void.

 

“Sesshoumaru, the souls within the Shikon no Tama fused into one. That's the creature it created,” Kagome explained quickly. “They were trying to turn me into another Tama.”

 

Sesshoumaru growled at those words, glaring at the twisted being in front of him. He unsheathed the Tenseiga, feeling the sword pulse with life. Suddenly, the entire space filled with blue light.

 

As it faded, four beings stood before the couple, three demons and one priestess.

 

“Now this ends…” Sesshoumaru's voice took on a deadly edge, as he drew Tokijin. The tai-youkai jumped at the demons.

 

The demons split, each taking on one of the others. Kagome just managed to gather up the energy for more arrows, and began to shoot at the demon attacking her.

 

“I can defeat the rest if I transform. Midoriko, can you send Kagome back?” Sesshoumaru asked.

 

“It will take the last of my strength, but I would welcome death now. I seek rest,” Midoriko said. “I will return her to her world.”

 

“No! Sesshoumaru! How will you get back?” Kagome asked, distressed.

 

“Do not fear, if our bond could take me to you once, it will do so again,” he assured her. “I cannot transform with you here. You must leave in order for me to defeat these demons.”

 

“Come back soon, Sesshoumaru,” Kagome said quietly, standing close to the ancient priestess.

 

The inu-youkai nodded as he began to transform into his true form.

 

The two priestesses faded from the distorted space.

 

 

 

Two days later:

 

 

Kagome stood silent, staring at the grave before her. The demi-kitsune closed her eyes, smiling sadly.

 

“You've given me so much, even if you didn't realize it…” She whispered. “May you find peace now.”

 

“Thank you, Kagome…” a voice carried by the soft winds rang through the field.

 

“Midoriko?” Kagome asked, looking around.

 

Suddenly a deep red light began to shine from the necklace. A figure began to materialize, as the light began to fade.

 

“Sesshoumaru…” Kagome whispered, a tear falling down her cheek. She sped towards the inu-youkai.

 

The tall youkai opened his arms to embrace his mate. “Kagome…” he whispered softly into her hair.

 

“Took you long enough. Everyone was worried sick,” Kagome grumbled, wiping away a tear of happiness.

 

“My apologies. It took longer then I had anticipated,” Sesshoumaru said, resting his hand on her cheek.

 

“So, it's finally over?” Kagome asked, smiling happily.

 

“Indeed,” he said. He leaned down and captured her lips in a warm kiss. His arm slid down to pull her against him.

 

“Ewww, gross! I don't want to see my sister making out!” Souta cried.

 

The two pulled away. Kagome shook her head.

 

“Then don't watch,” Kagome stuck her tongue out at him. He stuck his tongue back out at her.

 

“Mom! Kagome was kissing Sesshoumaru!” he called, running back into the house.

 

Kagome and Sesshoumaru sweatdropped.

 

“Is your mother going to be angry about that?” Sesshoumaru asked.

 

“Doubt it. She's been worried about you. Besides, you did promise to marry me,” Kagome giggled.

 

Suddenly, Kagome's mother came running out of the house. “I'm so happy you're back, Sesshoumaru. Are you alright?”

 

“I'm fine, thank you for your concern,” Sesshoumaru answered.

 

“Well, Kagome, I guess it's time to start planning your wedding, right?” She asked smiling.

 

“Definitely, mom. Come on Sesshoumaru, Rin and Jaken will be so happy to hear you're back,” Kagome said pulling him towards the house.

 

Sesshoumaru followed, laughing softly. “It is good to be home…”