InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lady Kagome ❯ Chapter 47 ( Chapter 47 )

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

Sesshoumaru sat there looking at his hands feeling numb. His amber eyes wanted to will Kagome to appear, but his hands remained empty. He was the Taiyoukai of the West, practically the most powerful youkai since his father’s existence and he could not will his mate- to- be back to his side. He blamed himself for all the years of misplaced hate to have deserved this, but it was inevitable. He had always known since the day she had told him about her that she might actually be meant to live in the future. He heard Inu Yasha crying silently.

'Damn whelp crying! Pathetic!'

His heart felt like it had turned to stone and weighed a ton within his chest, while the blood tried to pump, only feeling constricted and painful. He could not be angry with Kagome. She had told him the possibility of being returned, but it was a harsh reality to swallow and quell his aching heart.

"Stop that nonsense, half- breed," Sesshoumaru commanded.

Inu Yasha looked up at his brother, seeing that in his older brother's way, he too was just as affected.

"What now?" Inu Yasha asked, looking lost.

"We shall wait as we told her. Come whelp. Let us return to the Western Palace," Sesshoumaru replied, then stood up. "Monk, Taijiya, you are welcomed to join us."

"Thank you Lord Sesshoumaru, we are honoured to," Miroku bowed. "But my lord, upon return, Lady Sango and I wish to be married."

"Very well. I will arrange your ceremony and you may invite anyone you wish," Sesshoumaru replied, monotone, and then left the tent.

"Is he going to return to his cold ways?" Sango inquired.

"I'm not sured, Sango. The bastard is just as affected by Kagome's disappearance, and considering it was only a couple hours ago, it hurts," Inu Yasha sighed. “I’m not quite sure if I can wait that long. She has been with me far longer than anyone and to be without her, knowing I will have to wait a long time, is more than I can handle. I’m only hanyou. The age of a hanyou is never determined. Some live short lives and others are blessed with long lives. Sesshoumaru will keep staying the same.”

Sango hugged Inu Yasha and said, "Don't worry. My brother, Miroku and I will always be here until we die. I am very sure Kagome is just as hurt by the situation. We can only pray and hope that she will pull through. She loves you and Sesshoumaru more than life."


"You're right Sango- neechan," Inu Yasha smiled. "I will make the best of my time and experience everything I can so I can tell Kagome all of my adventures."

"That's what Kagome would like," Miroku patted Inu Yasha on the back.

Inu Yasha stood up and said, "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's get moving. Lord Fluffy won't wait long for us."

Sesshoumaru had heard their conversation. It had warmed his heart some to see that Inu Yasha would do what he could to keep going. It even convinced him that he needed to do the same. He had never taken a break and now that Japan was rid of Naraku, he could go visit other kingdoms in the world. He had many invitations and various land he owned from youkai lords that had crossed over into Japan years before to try to take his lands, but failed. His domain as a youkai had no real effect over humans as it did for youkai and when a new youkai lord added to his domain, he was expected to visit and make sure his new subjects knew who was their alpha. He had sadly slacked in his duty in that aspect, but now it was possible.

'A vacation, that is what I need. I shall buy Kagome the finest things in every culture so she can see what I have done. It will pass the time and maybe the hurt will ease itself from my heart. Oh Kagome, I hope you are okay! Are you crying? Kami, please send her my love through time.'

Suddenly Sesshoumaru smelled a strong youkai approaching and growled.

"No need to feel threatened, Lord Sesshoumaru," the youkai stepped forward.

"Lord Ayu, what brings the pleasure of your presence to this Sesshoumaru?" Sesshoumaru inquired, however his tone had a biting quality.

"As my mate and I had feared, Kagome was destined to stay in the future. Because you and Lord Inu Yasha are her mates- to- be, in the case that my mate and I were to perish by any means, this Ayu gives the Eastern lands in your care as a regent until our daughter is found once more. I trust you as you have shown yourself from the time you father was killed that you are a worthy ruler. I also came to try to ease your pain. My daughter loves you. Despite not having seen her in years where I barely know her, she has always been expressive by nature and I feel the love that she has for you and your brother. Please carry that as time passes by. Do not grow bitter," Lord Ayu said, his grey blue eyes seeking out Sesshoumaru’s amber ones in some way to seem comforting.

Sesshoumaru nodded and replied, "I shall do so. I gave my word to Kagome that I would wait. I will not take another to my bed. She is the only one."

"That relieves my heart some, Lord Sesshoumaru. For now, I bid you farewell. Send word if you need anything. The resources of the Eastern Lands are always free to call upon, my son," Lord Ayu said, then reached to clasp Sesshoumaru's arm.

"Arigatou," Sesshoumaru lightly smiled, watched as Lord Ayu disappeared into the night.

He decided instead of staying with the others that he would humbly sleep in the Goshinboku, dreaming of Kagome. She had told him that the tree stood on the grounds of the shrine she lived in and it had always been a part of her life.

He knew he was not feeling like himself, but he knew that it was because of Kagome. She had melted the walls he built so long ago so no one would see him. He felt weak, but oddly it did not hurt or infuriate him as he had imagined.

‘Wherever you are, I will wait for you.’