InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Learning to Live Again ❯ Slave Girl ( Chapter 5 )

A/N: To anyone who read my story on ffn, this story got kicked off. I won't be reposting it there in the near future, if I do at all. To you and everyone else, thanks for reading and reviewing.

 

Disclaimer: I own a lot of stuff, but none of them are the rights to Inuyasha.

 

Chapter 5- Slave Girl

 

Two weeks had passed since what Kikyo thought of as “the incident”. She was relived that Sesshomaru hadn't come seeking her out. Perhaps he remembered marking her as his property, but was so disgusted by her that he didn't want her. Then, of course, there was the possibility that he didn't even remember it. Kikyo found that having his name carved into her back wasn't that bad. Any demons coming across her, intending to attack her while she bathed, would run from her in fear when they saw it. Kikyo realized one thing from their reactions: No one fucks with Sesshomaru's property.

 

Kikyo looked forward to spending the night with Kaede again. The day before, Kagome had been captured by some demon panthers with a vendetta against Sesshomaru and Inuyasha, so the whole group had gone rushing after their beloved priestess. Kikyo had complete faith that they could rescue the girl, so following to watch was unnecessary, plus, she had no desire to run into Sesshomaru again. The demon lord would probably kill her on sight.

 

“Are ye finished Kikyo? I need to get back to the village, in case anyone needs my assistance.” Kaede looked at her sister as she relaxed in the hot spring.

 

Kikyo moaned. “Just a few more minutes, Kaede, this feels so good.”

 

Kaede laughed softly. “Alright Kikyo. A few more minutes.”

 

The sound of a frantically clanging bell echoed from the village. “Demon! A demon is entering the village!” Suddenly all was silent. Kikyo ran from the water toward her clothing when a terrified man emerged from the woods.

 

He blushed when he saw Kikyo's state of undress. His glazed eyes looked at Kaede. “Pardon the intrusion, my ladies, b…b…u…t… but a demon requests to see you, Lady Kaede.” Both women could see the wet spot on the front of the man's clothing.

 

“A demon? What business would a demon have with my sister?” Kikyo asked the man.

 

“Forgive me, Lady Kikyo, he did not say…” His voice was suddenly choked off when a large hand clamped around his throat.

 

“Enough! I will not allow a human to speak for me. I have come here looking for the village priestess.”

 

Both Kikyo and Kaede stared at the demon holding the man. His boots were black as night, but the rest of his clothing was white as freshly fallen snow, with the exception of red trim around his broad, powerful shoulders and at his billowing sleeves. The inside of the red was white trimmed red hexagons with white cherry blossoms. He wore armor of some kind over his torso. Holding the armor in place was some spiked iron that tied to his armor and arched over his left shoulder. Kikyo was willing to bet that the yellow and blue sash tied tightly about his waist kept his clothing together and two swords protruded from the sash on the left side of his body. Slivery white hair hung in a cascade to just above his knees. His face was feminine, very feminine. Two magenta stripes adorned his high aristocratic cheekbones, matching slashes of magenta lined his golden eyes, and a blue crescent moon graced his forehead. His whole baring screamed well bred aristocrat.

 

Kaede had never seen a demon so powerful before. She stood in awe of the creature, holding her bow and arrow, but not notching it. Kikyo, on the other hand was another story.

 

“Oh no,” Kikyo groaned.

 

Cold eyes flicked to Kikyo's naked figure. He watched with no expression as she brought up her clothes to shield herself. He released the human and told him, “Go back to the village.” The man wasted no time as he ran.

 

“Kikyo, ye know this demon?”

 

“He is Inuyasha's brother,” she said. “Lord Sesshomaru.” Kikyo gave a mocking bow to him.

 

Kikyo didn't even get a chance to stand up right when a hand clamped around her neck. “You dare mock me, bitch!”

 

“Release her now! State your business with me then leave. Ye are not welcome here, Lord Sesshomaru.” Kaede pointed an arrow at him.

 

“No Kaede!” Kikyo screamed. “Don't interfere!”

 

His eyes never strayed from Kikyo's face. The liquid gold of them was narrowed in violent irritation, but Kikyo could see something else there. She could see the burning lust in the molten depths. He might hate her, but that didn't mean that he didn't want her.

 

Sesshomaru knew she was afraid. But she didn't fear him, she feared what he would do to the old woman. His eyes finally strayed to the old woman. The undead priestess referred to as Kikyo, had called the woman her sister.

 

“Fascinating,” Sesshomaru mused aloud. “You have living family. I thought all your family would be dead by now.”

 

Kikyo knew he was trying to bait her, but she wouldn't give him the satisfaction. She acted like she was ignoring his tone and true meaning. “Only my younger sister remains, my lord.”

 

Carelessly he threw Kikyo to the ground and whirled to face Kaede. “My ward was raped two weeks ago and still will not speak. I need a woman. A human woman to accompany us as we travel, perhaps she would feel more comfortable with one. I came here looking for a priestess to help her. Demons aren't giving her what I believe a weak human like her needs. Emotional support and whatnot.” He flicked his hand dismissively. He looked at Kikyo and saw the mark on her back. A smirk graced his lips. He moved to stand over her. “Get dressed. As my property, I have decided that you will come with me now.”

 

“Do I have a choice?” Kikyo stood up.

 

“Yes actually. If you come with me willingly, I will leave your beloved baby sister alone. If I have to force you, I will kill the old hag and take you with me by force. The choice is yours to make.”

 

Kikyo rapidly began to dress. “Okay, I'll go with you, but I need to go to the village. I have belongings there.”

 

“Very well. If you try anything, I will kill the hag.”

 

Kaede simply rolled her eye as the demon lord called her a hag again. Perhaps Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were much more alike than they acknowledged. The three walked in total silence to the village.

 

Kikyo and Kaede walked into the hut, leaving the terrifying demon lord outside. Kikyo gathered her scattered belongings together. She heard Kaede rummaging through the chest. She handed Kikyo a book. Kikyo looked at her questioningly. “What is this?”

 

“It is from Kagome's era. I helps people help victims of horrifying events, including rape, perhaps you could use it.”

 

“Thank you, Kaede.” Kikyo placed it into the large bag.

 

“Do you wish for me to tell Inuyasha?”

 

“Inuyasha?” Kikyo repeated.

 

“He is not as foolish as everyone likes to believe. Inuyasha is actually a very bright young man. He is bound to find out sooner or later, even if Kagome doesn't tell him.”

 

Kikyo smiled. “Don't tell him. I will tell him the next time I see him.”

 

“Priestess,” the word was deadpanned as he stepped inside the hut. His nose wrinkled in disgust. “This hut ranks of half demon. Let us go now.” He grabbed Kikyo's wrist.

 

“Goodbye Kaede.” Kikyo looked at her sister as Sesshomaru pulled her from the hut.

 

“Wait!” Kaede came out after them.

 

Sesshomaru stopped. Kaede grabbed Kikyo's free hand and brought it to her cheek. “I love you, big sister. I never got to say that to you all those years ago. Goodbye Kikyo.”

 

Tears coursed down Kikyo's cheeks as her hand covered Kaede's. “I love you too. Goodbye.” Kikyo released Kaede's hand.

 

Sesshomaru didn't hide his sneer as he took flight, carrying the undead priestess with him. He flew until he entered his lands and landed near a river. He lightly sat Kikyo on her feet before turning his back to her.

 

Kikyo was far too wary of him to speak, so she pulled out her bottle of water, and unscrewed the lid. She took a drink, sucking on the bottle as she did so. She choked when she heard the demon growl. Kikyo lowered the bottle and wiped the water from her face. “What's wrong?”

 

He was before her in an instant, snarling as he smacked the water bottle from her hand. His hand grabbed her hair and hauled her against his armor, he was careful to not let his spikes drive into her. Her eyes stared at the cloth covering his collarbone. Another violent rip at her hair, jerked her so her eyes locked with his. “Don't try to seduce me, whore.”

 

Kikyo gaped at him. “What are you talking about? I was just getting a drink of water because I was thirsty. What are you, some kind of pervert?”

 

He shoved her to the ground. “Stay where you are!” He pushed her down again when she tried to rise to her feet. “Bitch, you need to learn your station. The name on your back denotes you as my property. You are my slave girl to use however, whenever, and for whatever I deem fit. You will refer to me as either Lord or Master Sesshomaru. Lord in public and master in private. Is that understood?”

 

No response.

 

“If you disagree, I will kill the hag you call a sister and if that is not enough to sway you.” He crouched over her. “I will kill Inuyasha too,” he whispered.

 

He watched the fear on her face with a knowing smirk. He didn't know what her relationship was with his brother, and he didn't care, but he knew he had hit a nerve.

 

“If I'm with you, you won't try to kill Inuyasha anymore?”

 

“If I am to expect you to loyally serve me, yes.”

 

Kikyo licked her lips. “I will serve you, master Sesshomaru. Only if you stop trying to kill Inuyasha and leave my sister alone.”

 

“We need to seal.” He dropped to his knees, facing the kneeling woman. “This.” His lips brushed over hers. “With a kiss.” His mouth closed over hers and his tongue traced her lips.

 

Kikyo moaned into the kiss of her new “master”, opening her mouth in total submission to him. Sesshomaru wasn't that bad. Kikyo could live with him, she knew a creature like him would grow bored with her shortly. Then he would let her be when he was finished.

 

After a moment he pulled back, turning his face from hers. “Who am I?”

 

Kikyo didn't hesitate. “Master Sesshomaru.”

 

“Very good, whore.” His eyes were sadistic and red when he faced her. “You have just given yourself freely to me as a concubine for eternity.”

 

“You said you wanted me to help your ward.”

 

A smirk graced his lips. “True, I told the hag that I wanted her to help the girl and I said that I would allow you to take her place as my ward's support. You will also serve another purpose to me. I don't believe you are stupid, so you know what the other purpose is. Since I find I won't be calling you the words slave or whore in front of my ward, I need to know your name.”

 

“Kikyo. My name is Kikyo.”

 

His eyes narrowed. “Kikyo. Is that not the name of the priestess who fixed Inuyasha to a tree over a half century ago?”

 

“It is.”

 

His hand grabbed her chin. “It is, what?”

 

Kikyo flinched. “It is, master.”

 

He released her. “Very good.” He rose gracefully to his feet. “Come. We have a long journey before us. I want to make it back to my palace before nightfall.”

 

Kikyo rose to her feet and instantly, Sesshomaru's arm snaked around her waist. The sharp metal spikes above his breastplate poked Kikyo in the back, just below her shoulder blades. With her body stiff in trepidation, Sesshomaru once again took to the sky. Kikyo nearly cried. She had been impulsive and again she was paying for it. She had believed that once she helped Sesshomaru with his ward, he would release her. Now she was to be a concubine to the most powerful demon in Japan while being a teacher to his ward. A thought escaped her as the treetops below passed in a blur: What have I done to myself now?