InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ If only in my Dreams ❯ Transformation ( Chapter 29 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

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If only in my Dreams ch29

Haziness lined the dawning sky. What should have been an early beauty lined in blazing reds and oranges lay forgotten beneath the rage displayed upon her mate's rabid features. She watched breathlessly; his transformation nearly complete. Red eyes blazed in fury- their depths shining more brightly than she thought even the fiery pits of Hell could display. The angry purple streaks that adorned his cheek bones fairly jumped from his flesh- their boldness signifying to any whose doubt may still remain that this being before them was indeed every bit a demon, though his hanyou ears might signify otherwise.

His silver hair swirled around him riding the undercurrent of his youki . His knuckles crackled, bringing ones attention to the jagged edges of his claws as they glinted dangerously with the coming morning light . Distantly she wondered if Sesshomaru could have known just what he'd awakened with this game he had played.

“ It's the only way.” It played throughout her mind as she watched her mate. He was seething in anger- his eyes fixated upon the demon at her back. But it was Sesshomaru who was in danger now. And she couldn't allow Inuyasha to harm him. He had done this to bring her mate back to her- risked this danger to himself knowing full well that if it worked , Inuyasha's demon would be wholly fixated upon exacting punishment upon his flesh.



“ You knew this would happen, didn't you?” she whispered. “ You knew that if he woke, it would be in this form and you'd be risking your life to bring him back to me- and yet you did it anyway...Why?”

“ He would have died otherwise.” Sesshomaru growled-his body tense.

Pulling her behind him, Sesshomaru faced Inuyasha. Though he had seen Inuyasha in his demon form many times before, this was somehow very different. He was too calm- to watchful; merely standing quietly. Where he had fully expected Inuyasha to mindlessly attack; he instead stood silent. Sesshomaru could , in that moment, see his Father in the younger demon. His stance- his expression; these were things he thought to never see again. His Father was dead; traded his life for that of a human woman and a halfbreed child. Yet it seemed he lived on through his son; the son who had never even spoken to the Dog Lord; never looked upon him, never loved him.


“ SHE IS MINE..” Inuyasha growled, his eyes flickering briefly to the woman who radiated his scent before falling again upon his victim. His voice came out deep, fury lined in each word as he stepped closer to the demon before him. “ You dare challenge my right to her?” His hands tensed; claws extending further still. “ You will die for touching her.”

Sesshomaru waited. No words would satiate his brother's lust for his blood. He knew the risk he took when he'd made his decision. It was forbidden to challenge a demon for his mate; by demon law it was punishable by death.

Moving forward to distance himself from the miko behind him, Sesshomaru met his brother head on. He was no coward. He knew full well that this would end in a battle. But was it a battle he would win?

Kagome screamed as Inuyasha surged forward, his claws narrowly missing the pale skin of his brothers neck. She watched helplessly as Inuyasha turned abruptly and attacked again. Sessomaru moved quickly, his body moving in a practiced rhythm. Silver hair flowed in rivers of silk as the demon brothers fought ceaselessly, tirelessly. Blurs of red mingled with lengths of flawless white cloth; the effect like blood on a snow covered plain. A soft grunt pulled her eyes to Sesshomaru; blood saturating his once white kimono where Inuyasha's claws had raked across the skin if his chest.
“ You must control the beast within you Inuyasha; you cannot allow it to rule you.” Sesshomaru murmured. His voice was emotionless; a deep resonating sound that echoed off the trees surrounding them.
“ Control. I don't need control. All I need is your blood coating the forest floor.” Inuyasha hissed. “ Besides,” he grinned, his fangs glistening in the pale moonlight..” does it truly matter what form I 'm in when I take your pathetic life? You tainted her with YOUR scent....defiled her with YOUR touch. “ His grin turned menacing; eyes darkening until they were nearly black. This wasn't Inuyasha.


Sesshomaru watched in stunned silence as Inuyasha's face contorted; his nose and mouth lengthening around rapidly multiplying teeth. His body shifted as fur pushed through his skin. He had never thought of the possibility of Inuyasha fully transforming. It was unheard of for a half demon. But he was seeing it for himself. Inuyasha doubled over; his eyes never leaving his; a hand was replaced by a giant paw, followed by another.

His own body reacted, his demon blood raining forth as his body ,too, began to shift, his eyes falling briefly upon Kagome as she pushed herself against a tree, her eyes wide in astonishment.

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Miroku and Sango rode atop Kilala. They had decided to make their way to the spring early. Shippo lay sleeping between them; the night breeze ruffling his auburn hair.

A wave of demonic energy surged past them. Kilala hissed; the fur on her neck standing on end as she hesitated in mid air.
“ What was that?” Sango whispered. Something silver crashed through the trees a fair distance ahead. The forest groaned as trees collapsed beneath the giant beast's body. Another silver streak moved forward, its growl resembling a roll of thunder as it pounced upon its prey.

“ You don't think...”
“ Sesshomaru is the only silver dog demon I have ever seen in these parts.. So if that is Sesshomaru, then the other dog demon must be......”

“ Inuyasha”

“ It isn't possible for Inuyasha to shift into his natural form, is it?”

“ Something very bad must have happened if Inuyasha's blood transformed him beyond his demon counterpart. And if he is fighting with Seshomaru then we can only assume the worst.” Miroku murmured as he reached to wake the kitsune who still slept soundly between them.

Moving in closer and avoiding the fighting dogs, they moved in toward the flicker of pink that glowed upon the forest floor. Once on the ground they made their way through the trees; glad that the demons who continued their battle had not ventured near their destination; almost as if they were intentionally avoiding that part of the forest. Hurrying through the tree line, Miroku nearly collided with Sango when she stopped suddenly, her voice stuttering in shock....

” Kohaku?”

She ran forward, her eyes falling upon Kagome who stood crying in the center of the clearing. Her body was shaking, her eyes closed as she staggered toward the barrier she had positioned around Kohaku and Rin.

“ Kagome.?

Her eyes fluttered open and she fell to her knees, her barrier flickering and fading. “ Oh, thank god.” she whispered.

“ What's happening? How did you find Kohaku?”
Kagome relayed the story as quickly as she could.

“ Inuyasha will kill him if we don't find a way to stop them. He was only trying to help Sango. I can't let Inuyasha do this. “ she finished. “ I need you guys to stay here and protect Rin and Kohaku. I couldn't go to him before; I couldn't leave them unprotected and I wasn't sure how far I could go without my barrier fading. “ I'm the only one who can get through to him. I'm the only one who can stop this. “

“ Kagome?” Shippo stepped forward then. I think I might know a way. When my Dad and Mom would fight and my Mom couldn't calm him down, she would submit to him. My Father always calmed down so quickly after that. But I don't know if Dog demons are the same way. “

Kagome watched her son. He always looked so lost when he spoke of his parents.
“ Thank you Shippo. You just gave me a great idea.

A sudden crash yanked their attention to the Dog demons. They thrashed wildly; massive jaws snapping; growls escalating until one was thrown to the ground. She didn't know which animal was Inuyasha and which was Sesshomaru .In the early morning light all she could make out were their towering forms and the silver glow of their fur.
In a flurry of movement the Dog still standing lunged forward, his jaws clamping around the throat of the demon lying upon the forest floor.
In an instant Kagome ran, her body pushing through the forest in a scramble of limbs. When she finally came upon them their bodies were already reverting back to their human forms. Sesshomaru lay beneath Inuyasha; Inyasha's fangs buried deeply into his neck. They lay still; both panting and bleeding heavily; both to weak and exhausted to maintain their larger forms.

“ Inuyasha?” Her voice shook, her lungs burned, but she had to convince him to let go.
His head shot up; fangs unsheathing themselves from Sesshomaru's neck.

Sesshomaru struggled to his feet. He was soaked in blood; some his, some Inuyasha's.

“ Move aside Miko, this will be over soon enough.”

“ Never.” She moved forward toward her mate. Inuyasha's eyes riveted to her position.

She made her way to him slowly.

“ Inuyasha, please..listen to me. “ His ears lifted from their flattened position atop his head to rotate toward her voice.
“ Sesshomaru did this to bring you back to me. Do you understand? He only did this to help us. He meant no harm. He wouldn't have taken me from you. “

His body hunched as if ready to attack. Muscles tightened like a snake watching its prey before unleashing its corded length to strike.

She opened her hand - her arm outstretching toward him- her body stopping mere inches before his. Her scent washed over him in soothing waves before she tipped her head to the side leaving her mate mark exposed in an act of submission. Unconsciously she spread her barrier to enclose Sesshomaru though his agitated bark told her of his disapproval.

Sesshomaru growled in anger. What did the wench think she was doing? How could she be so certain that Inuyasha would recognize her in the state he was in- but more importantly- HIS scent was all over her. THAT alone would infuriate Inuyasha's demon. She had no idea what could happen. And with this barrier surrounding him he was in no position to offer her assistance should she need it. And since when did he- this Sesshomaru- get so concerned with HER well being? Damn it but this whole situation was getting too far out of hand, or out of claws in this case.

Inuyasha watched quietly. Her words floated to him and something within him understood, though his demon refused to back down. He wanted to tear that demon apart for daring to even THINK he could claim what was HIS.

But her scent soothed him, and the tilt of her head was his undoing. Grabbing her roughly he brought her to him- his face burying itself into her neck; only to be met with Sessohmaru's scent. Growling fiercely he bared his fangs and without hesitation buried them deeply into her mate mark- cringing at the cry of pain that poured from her lips. Bending slightly, he picked her up by the backs of her legs and cradled her body next to his own before falling to his knees. Laying her back gently, he released her neck to trail soft kisses along her collar bone before reaching to undo the knot that held his fire rat closed around her body.

Ignoring her small protests he pushed the cloth away, though not far enough to expose her to the dog she kept shielded within her barrier. She'd understand his motives soon enough.
He kissed his way along the valley between her breasts enjoying the spike in her scent though she continued to protest his actions.

He made his way to where their pup resided and kissed it gently before resting his head against her so that he could hear the soft flutter of his pup's heartbeat. He could feel his demon receding, content in knowing that he was holding his mate and pup within his embrace. Closing his eyes he allowed his youki to swell around them. He wanted to channel his pup without the help of his brother as he hadn't done since he'd turned human so long ago.

His ear twitched softly at her giggle. “ You could have told me that's what you had in mind all along you know- I might not have protested so much. “ Kagome said laying quietly beneath him. “ Though I will ask that you finish what you started a bit later when we have a little more privacy.”

“ Keh...you'll need to bathe first..you stink like my brother.” he grumbled.” Raising his head he smiled lightly as he made his way over her body- resting his weight upon his forearms.

“ You know how much I love you right?” she whispered. “ I really thought I'd lost you there for a minute.” A tear slipped from her eyes then.

Leaning forward he caught it with a kiss. “ I guess I owe the bastard a thanks then, don't I?” he growled. “ I thought I was a gonner too. “ His golden eyes gazed lovingly at her. He had lost control; nearly killed his brother, and yet she walked up to him and submitted to a raging beast with no hint of fear. Would she ever cease to amaze him?

“ You could start by dropping this absurd excuse for a barrier. “ Sesshomaru said as he straightened his form. “ And I hardly stink mutt. “

Closing her eyes Kagome withdrew her barrier, smiling thoughtfully at the dignified huff that seemed to follow the demon Lord as he made his way to them .

Inuyasha helped Kagome to stand; his hands tying the sash about her waist as he nuzzled her face and neck trying to replace his brother's scent with his own.

“ You will need to learn how to control your beast Inuyasha, now that we know you are capable of transforming.” Sesshomaru stated.

“ Keh, just keep your claws and fangs off my mate and we won't have to worry about it. “ Inuyasha growled. He studied his brother who in turn studied him. Both brothers bled heavily. But both seemed to hold a new found respect for the other.



A few hours later found them perched at their camp. Sango and Miroku helped a weak, but alive Kohaku to the spring to bathe. Shippo trudged along behind them pulling Kagome's weather-worn backpack with him and they disappeared into the forest.

Kagome and Rin prepared rags to clean Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's wounds with, though both Dogs were adamant that they were demons and would heal on their own.

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha leaned heavily upon the tree that separated them; Inuyasha on one side, Sesshomaru on the other. Silence hung heavily around them before Inuyasha finally summoned the courage to speak even as his gaze lay lovingly upon his mate.

“ What was Father like?”

There was no reply. Inuyasha resigned himself to stay silent. What had he been thinking to ask such a question? His brother thought him a worthless halfbreed after all; a waste of the shared blood that coursed through his veins.

“ You are like him in many ways. He would have been proud. “ came the soft reply from the other side of the tree.

Inuyasha sat stunned. Had his brother actually answered his question? Had he heard right? Without any further thought he replied.

“ Thank you Sesshomaru...for everything.”

“ Indeed.” was the only reply as things between them once again fell silent.

Neither spoke again as Kagome and Rin made their way to them. “ Time to clean up the mess you two have made of each other.”

“ Keh, I told you already wench, I don't need you to patch me up. I'll be fine in a few hours.”

“ Don't you argue with me. You will lay back and keep that mouth of yours shut while I do what I must to clean you up or I will S...I...T..you into next week; understood?”

“ You wouldn't”
“ Oh yes I would.”
“ No you won't.”
“ Yes.”
“ No.”
“Yes!”
“NO!”

Rin smiled hesitantly. “ May I, Lord Sesshomaru?”
“ If it helps me heal faster so that I may get away from this bumbling idiot..” his head motioning toward the half demon behind him..” then indeed, you may.”

She leaned forward, her fingers soft against his neck, her mouth tantalizingly close to his own. He watched in silent fascination as she nibbled her lower lip in fierce concentration and a sight smile found its way to his face. Perhaps there was more to these human woman then he had given them credit for. Perhaps his Father....and Inuyasha just realized it a little faster than he had. He continued to watch as she fussed over him, his thoughts effectively drowning out the bickering couple behind them.


“ Yes!”
“ NO!”
“ YES!
“N..hmmph....Arguing ceased . Kagome leaned forward, her lips silencing the demon she had grown to love.



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