InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ JOURNEY ❯ Chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )

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Chapter 8

 

Kagome walked back into camp and laid back down near the fire. She turned her back to everyone and waited for them to go to sleep. Again during the night, Kagome woke up to the sound of wolves. She found herself covered with a blanket from Sesshomaru's bedroll. She sat up and looked across the camp. Sesshomaru was sleeping quietly in front of his bike. The fire was just a pile of glowing embers, but the moon bathed everything in an eerie glow. A slight movement caught her eye as she was lying back down.

 

From just beyond Sesshomaru, several wolves appeared out of the woods. Kagome was not afraid. She was excited. She had always wanted to see one, and now there were several of them inspecting their camp. Kagome knew instinctively that she shouldn't make any sudden moves as a large silver-gray wolf made its way towards her. It cautiously circled the camp, sniffing and inspecting the people who had invaded its domain. He nosed around everyone until he reached Kagome, who sat frozen. The wolf growled lowly as he approached her. She did not move, but the growling had awakened Miroku, who was also lying motionless a few feet away, amazed that Kagome was not frightened.

 

The wolf and Kagome were literally nose-to-nose. The wolf was still growling. This breath was warm on Kagome's face, but she was not afraid. The wolf looked into her eyes and bared his teeth until Kagome bared her neck to him. By showing her throat, she acknowledged his dominance. The wolf stopped growling as he licked her cheek. Then he dipped his head to sniff her and pushed his nose underneath her hand. Kagome very cautiously petted him as she rubbed his back. He was a very good size, near one hundred-twenty pounds. She had no doubt that he was the alpha male of the pack. His fur was very thick, probably preparing for the coming winter. He had a light gray face with a dark silver hood that started just above his eyes and extended down onto his back. He was magnificent.

 

Kagome carefully took a piece of beef jerky from her pack and held it out to the wolf. He carefully inspected it before eating it. The wolf brought his face to hers and gently licked her cheek. Then he wagged his tail and disappeared into the night followed silently by the rest of the pack.

 

As Kagome laid back down, she heard the wolves yipping at each other. She smiled to herself, knowing in her heart that she was safe with her companions. The wolves howled in unison just as she was drifting back to sleep.

 

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Sesshomaru woke Kagome just before the sun began to rise over the mountains. He had noticed that her breathing was irregular, so he shook her gently. She bolted upright and looked around franticly until she realized where she was.

 

“Sorry,” she apologized. “I guess I was having a bad dream or something.”

 

“It was time to get up anyway,” he replied.

 

“Thanks,” she said as she handed him his blanket. She rubbed her head and wondered if the wolves had been part of a dream. Miroku accidentally dropped his bike keys on the ground near her feet. When she knelt down to retrieve them, she found paw prints in the dirt near where she had slept. She traced them with her fingers briefly before she handed Miroku his keys. Then she took some beef jerky from her pack and left it on the ground near a set of paw prints. Then she went back to the others.

 

“We will be in Sturgis this morning,” Miroku told her as they prepared to leave.

 

Kagome nodded in response. She looked over to see Sesshomaru as he emerged from the trees. He started his bike and then he looked at her. He winked at her and then smiled. Kagome smiled sadly and then looked away.

 

 

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They stopped for gas in the next town they came to. Everyone got a quick snack, and then they were on the road again. They crossed the border into South Dakota shortly thereafter. The sheer number of motorcycles that passed them amazed Kagome. She lost count after a hundred or so. But it appeared that the closer they got to Sturgis, the more they saw.

 

“We're almost in Sturgis,” Miroku informed her.

 

“What's in Sturgis?” Kagome asked curiously.

 

“You'll see soon enough,” Sesshomaru told her with a mischievous smile.

 

Ten minutes later, Kagome almost had heart failure when she saw what he meant. Thousands of motorcycles blanketed the streets of the town. They swarmed like ants do when their nest is disturbed. She was speechless.

 

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Once they found a place to camp, every one removed their jackets. Sesshomaru removed his dirty shirt and everyone started to unpack. Everyone, that is, except Sesshomaru. He took Kagome by the hand and walked away from the others. They stopped underneath an old pecan tree.

 

“I need to tell you something,” he said as they came to a stop.

 

“Hmm?” she asked as she looked at the leaves up in the tree. “What?”

 

“I…” Sesshomaru faltered, not quite knowing how to say what he felt. “I wanted to know if you will hang out here for a couple of days. You are more than welcome. I…I mean we, really enjoy your company.”

 

“No. I think I need to go on to the reservation. I feel like there is something waiting for me there. I would really like to spend a couple of more days here, but I can't”

 

“You know, Kagome,” he said as he put his hands on either side of her as she rested her back against the tree, “a hundred years ago, you would have made a fine warrior. You are a brave woman,” he said as he leaned forward and gently placed his lips against hers.

 

Kagome was not sure how to respond. No one had ever shown her that kind of affection before. She felt a tingling sensation spread throughout her body. Sesshomaru was surprised that she didn't pull away from him, but she seemed to want more. He felt her tremble as he pressed his lips against hers again.

 

 

“Hey Sesshomaru,” Miroku called out to him. “Are you going to unpack or what?”

 

Sesshomaru growled and then called out to him as he looked around the tree, “I'll be there in a minute.” He turned his attention back to Kagome, who was staring at his bared chest. Sesshomaru closed his eyes and drew her into his arms. She relaxed against his warm chest and let him embraced her, surprised by the fact that she enjoyed it. What surprised her more...was that she was disappointed when he pulled away.

 

“Come on,” he said as he took her hand and led her back to the others. Kagome noticed that he looked slightly disappointed as well.

 

`Could it be,' she thought to herself, `that we are falling in love?' Strangely the idea saddened her, though she was not certain why. She followed him back over to MIROKU and the others.

 

“Hey guys,” he said to the others, “I am going to take Kagome over to the reservation. I told her that I would, so I'll be back in a few days. I've got some business to take care of, so you guys stay and party for me.”

 

“Look,” Kagome interrupted as she turned to Sesshomaru “I can get there from here. I appreciate the offer and thanks for getting me this far, but I don't want to be anymore trouble.” She turned and started walking away, knowing that the real reason she was leaving, was that she was afraid - afraid that her heart would be lost forever if she didn't.

 

“No,” Sesshomaru said frantically as he grabbed her hand. “I insist. Please. Let me take you.”

 

Kagome turned to face him.

 

“It would be my pleasure,” he said smiling as Kagome blushed. “Anyway, I have business in Winner. I have to cross the reservation to get there. Ok?”

 

“Ok,” she agreed as she set her backpack on the fender of Sesshomaru's Harley. She turned to Miroku. “Thank you for letting me ride with you.”

 

“Anytime babe,” Miroku told her as Sesshomaru started his bike.

 

“We have a long way to go,” Sesshomaru said as they made their way through town. “Let's get something to eat before we hit the road.”

 

“Ok. But I'll pay. I've already caused enough trouble,” she replied.

 

 

 

TBC...

 

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