InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Jump Over the Wall of Freedom ❯ Goodbyes and preparations ( Chapter 22 )

 

Chapter 22: Goodbyes and preparations

 

 

 

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“Speaking”

`Thinking'

 

 

“Don't worry Papa Rin will be okay, I will be with Shippou and Kohaku. But Rin is going to miss Aunt Kagome, Uncle Inuyasha, Miss Kagura and Father”. The little girl said as she hugged Kagura.

 

“Stop it mom! I'm not a baby anymore!” an exasperated Shippou screamed at his mother who was kneeling down in front of him and who held him in a tight hug, not ready to let go of him any time soon.

 

“Oi wench let the pup breathe!” Inuyasha said as he separated the two, only for himself to take Shippou in his arms and give him a big and brief hug.

 

“Oh dad! Not you too stop it!” Shippou screamed.

 

“Once again Rin, don't forget do not speak with strangers, hold on to your belongings, listen to your instructors. Always and I mean always stay next to Kohaku and Shippou do not wander around, even if you want to go and pick some extremely rare winter flower” Sesshomarou said on his usual emotionless tone.

 

“It only happened once father. And Rin promised never to do it again!” The little girl pouted.

 

“Come on Sesshy leave the girl alone, after all she's your daughter she can handle herself!” Kagura said after kissing the little girl on her two reddened cheeks.

 

“Lord Sesshomarou the car is ready to leave” said Sango.

 

“Fine, children, go now before you are late.” He then added as if it was a final after thought “Merry Christmas”. He then signaled to Jaken who brought a huge basket filled with colorfully wrapped presents. The imp then put the basket along with the luggage in the trunk of the car.

 

Rin and Shippou screamed in delight and Kohaku allowed himself a small smile. Seeing the overly excited children the master of the house said “the presents are for the three of you but do not open them before Christmas Eve, if you do not wait this Sesshomarou will know, do I make myself clear?” both boys gulped loudly but Rin nodded with a bright smile.

 

“Keh! It might be the only time I say this but, listen to your uncle Shippou.” Inuyasha said.

 

“Okay, time to go now. You wouldn't want to be late for your trip, would you? Now get in the car”, Kagome commanded on her sweet voice.

 

 

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After the children were sent away the adults were gathered around the demon lord in his study. Sitting behind his massive desk Sesshomarou entwined his fingers and gently brushed his chin before asking “so if I understand well, you wish for Sango to guard your mon…Miroku?' Letting slide that her lover almost called her best friend `monk friend' which she did not appreciate at all, Kagura explained her idea:

 

“I have absolutely no doubt that Naraku will come to finish what he started. And I can't stand the idea of Miroku getting even more hurt.”

 

She was then relayed by Inuyasha, since he has seen what Naraku did to Miroku and the effect it had on Kagura, the half demon could not help but feel involved, he knew that if anything else were to happen to the photographer, Kagura would not be able to live with herself. So he sided with her

 

“She's got a point there Sessh, Naraku doesn't kid around. And frankly I think he only issued us and Miroku a warning. I have no doubts he'll come after him again either”.

 

“What if Naraku sends someone after the children? Shouldn't they come back here just in case?” a very worried Kagome asked.

 

“Do not worry, my brother can defend them besides we have been careful enough so that the information would not be disclosed by anyone.” A confident Sango answered, hoping to calm the young mother's fears. She then continued “I would do anything to prevent nay harm to come to Mr Houshi, that is of course if you assign me to be his bodyguard”. Truth is that even if he groped her Sango had enjoyed the company of the lecherous photographer and she felt sorry for what happened to him.

 

Ignoring the others and looking straight into a pair of crimson eyes Sesshomarou asked “what about your protection?”

 

“I promise I won't leave the house, so the wall will protect me. Besides you're here right?” he answered with a soft smile.

 

“Not all the time, this Sesshomarou has many obligations”

 

“Isn't that why you gave me a new fan? So I could defend myself?” she asked a little irritated to have her fighting abilities undermined.

 

“Keh! Besides I'm here aren't I? It's not like I'd let anything happen to your wench. No worries Kags and I can stay until we are done dealing with Naraku. After all bastard you did say that we'll get rid of him at the Youkai Winter Ball and that's in a week.” Inuyasha said with the burning flame of hatred burning in his golden eyes, there was nothing he wanted more than to get revenge on the monster who murdered his parents when he was just a child.

 

“In…in a week!” Kagura said dumfounded. “And when exactly were you planning on talking to me about it?” she asked Sesshomarou.

 

The demon lord suppressed the urge of growling at his younger brother's carelessness as he said “This Sesshomarou fails to see why it would have been relevant to tell you of this plan”.

 

“Because I need to get ready for the final fight!” she almost screamed back.

 

“No need since you shall not be attending” he answered on a bored tone.

 

“What! No! Of course I will be attending, there is no question about that!” she continued their little battle oblivious to the glances the three others were giving them.

 

“As a member of my pack you have to listen to what I have to say! And I say that no mate of mine will be put in danger recklessly and for no reasons!” this time the taiyoukai was really angry and to emphasize his words he smashed his strong fist into the robust desk which caused the piece of furniture to shatter in several pieces.

 

Everyone except Kagura winced and stepped back, but she only looked straight into Sesshomarou's eyes and said on a softer tone “I need to see it. I need to be there, hell it's not like I want to but I have to. Otherwise all my life I will ask myself and wonder. So yes, I will be attending by your side and I will watch Naraku draw his last breath.” With these final words, the wind sorceress walked out proudly.

 

 

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As soon as she walked out the door, Kagura felt as if her knees would give in underneath her. She started shaking, her heart was pounding and her mouth felt so dry so she decided to go lay down for a bit. She kept replaying the previous scene and asked herself over and over again `Did he just call ME his mate?'.

 

And her inner demon answered `Yep he sure did!'

 

 

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Unbeknownst to her as soon as Inuyasha and Kagome left for the living room, and Sango went to the hospital Sesshomarou sat watching outside and wondering why he had called her his mate.

 

`Why did I call her my mate? Yes, she is my lover, I enjoy her company, but her This Sesshomarou's mate?!…'

 

`Well you know, she would be perfect for you. Contrary to the others she does not fear you, she even sees herself as your equal.' His inner demon said.

 

`Maybe, but she would not make a suitable mate for me or a good Lady of the Western Lands. In fact she is disrespectful, she refuses to listen to reason, she speaks too much and most of the time it is to mock me. And no to mention her temperament and cursing' Sesshomarou said trying to reason himself.

 

`That may be, but you want to protect her, and make her smile and she makes you happy, and she's beautiful, and Rin loves her even your idiot of a brother does and…'

 

`I know all you said is to an extent somewhat true, but I am not in love with her, right?' Sesshomarou interrupted his inner demon's enumeration of Kagura's qualities and different reasons why he could not imagine her leaving his side.

 

`Face it she makes you feel like no other woman has before. And you have to find out for yourself how you feel about her and how SHE feels about you'.

 

Sesshomarou growled at the implications of his inner youkai's last words. Not wanting to think about it he called Jaken to clean up the mess in his office.

 

 

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In a very dark room, despite the shy December sun stood an assembly of people. A cold voice broke the silence

 

“I see, so it seems like the dogs are finally on the move. My dear Kagu you must think you have found the perfect saviors. I must admit I was surprised to see the annoying cold bastard Sesshomarou took you in. Ku ku ku I will be able to kill two birds with one stone. I will finally kill the wind bitch and the bastard she carries and I will take revenge on the dogs. And to top it all I will finish my collection when I finally get Tenseiga and Tessaiga.”

 

Naraku than turned around and snuggling closer in the baboon pelt thrown around his shoulders glanced at the sword pinned on his wall.

 

A fair skin young woman came in the room carrying a small and round mirror she then addressed the leader of the men gathered in the dark study: “Big brother, Juromarou and Kagemarou have both arrived safely at the mountain resort. Shall I tell them to go after the children now?” Kanna asked on her soft and void of emotion usual tone, even if inside she was boiling in indignation.

 

“No, not yet my dear Kanna we shall wait. Waiting makes it all the more fun, besides the plan could be in jeopardy if they failed to kill them. Not that killing someone weak is any trouble, don't you agree Hakudoushi?” the elder of the three siblings asked.

 

“If you want I can go finish off this Miroku now.” He answered burnt by his brother's angry gaze.

 

“Why? So you can disappoint me again? No, besides since Kagura saw him he is of no use anymore.” The dark hanyou barked to his younger brother. He then continued on a fake sweet tone “since I am feeling so magnanimous Hakudoushi I will give you a final chance to prove me that unlike your twin sister you can be of some use to me. You and Kanna shall be accompanying me to the Youkai Winter Ball this year. Based on what Saimyoshou reported to me I have a feeling everything will unfold there.”

 

Standing up abruptly and letting the baboon pelt fall to the ground Naraku then took So'unga that was hanging behind him and marveling in the feel of the powerful demon blade in his hands he laughed hysterically.

His laugh sent a shiver down his followers' spine, Hakudoushi started to instinctively rub his bruised right cheek gift of his older brother for failing him.

 

Kanna could only think to herself `I need to sop him, otherwise he will kill Kagura! I already got rid of Juromarou and Kagemarou by paying them off so the children will be safe but if Naraku was ever to find out…' looking at her twin brother's battered body courtesy of Naraku, seeing Hakudoushi's fair skin covered in different injuries and bruises even if the healing process was accelerated by his demonic blood, Kanna could only gulp as her heart filled with fear. `No! I need to be strong!'

 

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“Inuyasha I've been thinking about Kagura's friend…I'm sure there's something we can do for him. Ever since you two saw him she's been so depressed.” Kagome said looking down at her nails in a nervous gesture Inuyasha was so used to.

 

“Yeah, she blames herself.” Looking up from the magazine he was reading the half demon added “let me guess you have an idea”.

 

Smiling brightly Kagome sat down next to her husband on their bed and said “It's a cursed wound right?” then seeing Inuyasha nod she continued “I'm sure that if I use my spiritual powers to purify the wound it could lift the curse.”

 

“Are you sure about it?” Inuyasha asked.

 

“Dog boy are you doubting my abilities?!” she asked threateningly.

 

Fearing the too familiar and dreaded `SIT' command he quickly added “of course no my love, I would not dream of it!”

 

“You might be right, my powers might not be enough…” All of the sudden her face lightened as if the brightest idea just dawned on her.

 

“Wench, what are you thinking about?” Inuyasha asked, for he knew the look of over excitement on Kagome's face.

 

“I could ally my miko powers with Tenseiga! I'm sure it would work!” getting up and dragging her husband along with her Kagome ran out of their pale blue bedroom and added “let's go get Sesshomarou”.

 

“Oi! Kagome wait!” Inuyasha screamed while thinking to himself 'that's one hell of a crazy idea allying spiritual and demonic powers. Maybe crazy enough to work!'

 

 

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Kagura was sitting on a bench in the vast gardens; she did not mind the cold and felt so as peace with the wind whispering comforting and soothing words to her. She was so relaxed that she did not hear Sesshomarou coming behind her. The demon lord sat down next to her, for a while they just sat without any of them speaking a word.

 

Kagura then suddenly broke the silence “I'm sorry about my earlier outburst”.

 

Sesshomarou was relieved, when he came to join her he thought she would want to talk about his earlier use of the word `mate'.

 

But seeing that she carefully avoided the topic, he turned to his right side and looked straight in her ruby red eyes and said “I understand your point of view. I guess…in a way you were right. I should have told you about my plan. After all, Kagura you are entitled to know when and where you shall be avenged”

 

A true smile broke on the wind sorceress's red cherry lips, her first smile since she paid a visit to Miroku. “My my, my! What is this? The almighty Lord Sesshomarou Inuyoukai apologizing to little old me? Wow! I always knew I was not typical demoness!”

 

Even if he knew she was teasing him Sesshomarou could not help but give a small smile as he realized the usual Kagura was back. He feigned to be irritated when he asked on his usual deadpan voice “Wind witch, are you mocking this Sesshomarou?”

 

“Me? I would never dare my lord!” she answered with a faked innocent look on her face.

 

Their little teasing session was interrupted when Kagome ran to them all the while dragging a protesting Inuyasha after her. As soon as she reached them she stopped and panting heavily said “Good…I found..you! I have..the greatest…idea…I”.

 

Inuyasha interrupted her and said “breathe Kags, I'll explain.” Seeing her nod and noticing Sesshomarou's questioning glance he continued. “Well, she thinks that by allying her priestess powers and Tenseiga she can save that friend of yours”.

 

Sesshomarou opened his mouth to speak but before he could Kagura beat him to it and asked dumbfounded “Tenseiga? Sesshy isn't it the sword of Heaven the one you talked to me about the one from the legend.? I thought it was just a bedtime story!”

 

The demon lord was surprised and answered “Well, not exactly…

 

 

 

To be continued…

 

A/N: I'm stopping here, the chapter was long enough! Next chapter will be called Sacrifices, in it, our dearest Sesshy realizes something important.