InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Legend of the Nephilim ❯ the northern lord ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, or any other character belonging to the series they are the genius work of Rumiko Takahashi I simply use them for my stories; I also do not own anything related to the fallen trilogy belonging to Thomas E. Sniegoski; the original characters in this story, and original plots, are mine.

Ok on to chapter 2…

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Last time:

With that the three made their way into the castle for some rest, all were unaware of the curious golden eyes that had been watching their entire conversation.

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Kagome stretched and smiled as she looked around her room from her bed. She remembered the day Lady Izayoi demanded she got her own room. Her smile slowly faded as she remembered her dead friend. She was sweet and kind and had a very large heart.

Kagome could clearly remember the day her lady requested it. It was the first time they realized that the fallen of the underworld had joined with the mortals of the eastern and southern kingdoms.

They had barged into Lady Izayoi's room; luckily Kagome was there as well. She fought off the human and demon soldiers with only her nephilim strength. That's when they arrived.

The nephilim of the underworld.

At first Kagome couldn't believe her eyes. They were dressed in red and black robes and had large retractable wings, much like her own, only they had one difference. Hers were pure white and theirs were pitch black.

The first one drew a sword made of angel fire and charged at her lady. In that instant Kagome did not care weather lady Izayoi knew or not.

She charged back hitting the evil nephilim with her own angel fire. He turned to ash at her lady's feet.

The other three nephilim smiled evilly at her and started moving closer. She moved to stand in front of Izayoi using her wings to shield her and called forth her bow of angel fire along with its unlimited quiver of arrows.

One by one she shot them down, and one by one they turned to ash.

Once they were gone Kagome retracted her wings and turned to look at a shocked lady Izayoi. It was then her lady embraced her in and iron grip and cried her eyes out.

Kagome had told Izayoi everything and in return Izayoi promised not to speak a word of it to anyone, and from that day forward she became Izayoi's best friend and protector. In return lady Izayoi would have none other than Kagome as her help. Kagome was given the room the small room next to hers.

The day she died Kagome felt worthless. Her lady had become pregnant again but her aging body was unable to continue with the pregnancy. Before she passed on she made Kagome promise she would watch after her `boys' and Kagome whole heartedly agreed. Later that night she died in the arms of her lord and with her carried Kagome's secret to her grave. Inuyasha was devastated and came to Kagome for comfort; they have been inseparable ever since.

Lord Inutashio was so distraught over the loss of his beloved that he passed down the position of lord to Sesshoumaru. He had also demanded that Kagome continue to stay in her room and gave her the position as lead of the house until the next lady of the west, or Sesshoumaru's mate, was named. That was 100 years ago.

It was funny how fast some things could change, she mused as she heard Inuyasha yelling at Sesshoumaru in the training grounds, and even funnier how some things never do.

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The castle shortly came to life with servants and guards preparing for the arrival of the lord of the north. Kagome was no exception.

She was in the mist of preparing a large study with supplies for the meeting when Sango came in with a basket of fruits. Her hair was in a braid down her back and her lavender kimono brought out the gold in her light brown eyes.

“Hey Kags, where do you want the fruit?” she asked.

“Oh on the table in the center of the room” kagome replied.

Sango stayed to help with the finishing touches of the room and the two girls made their way down the hall and to the main gates. The lord of the north would be arriving soon.

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Kouga shifted again in his saddle, his guards Yukio and Haru next to him. He hated traveling by horse, running there would have taken half the time; but his father demanded that it was not fitting to arrive sweaty and out of breath.

He really was not looking forward to this meeting. He was sure that the lord of the west was going to tear him limb from limb for what happened to the supply caravan; and all because it happened a mile into his land.

But he was just as confused as they were. He had never seen anything like that. Ashes everywhere and the remaining bodies had the strangest burn marks he had ever set eyes on.

He had also found a silver pendent amongst one of the ash piles. Now finding jewelry was not strange the look of complete horror on Haru and Yukio's faces however was very strange. They were his two best warriors, fast and strong. He had never seen them show fear or any other emotion tying to it. Even now they were jumpy and seemed to be overly alert, and for the hundredth time that day he wondered what on earth that pendent was to make them act in such away.

He was brought out of his thoughts when he came to the top of the hill. The palace moon, he sighed, he was almost there.

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As the trumpets sounded announcing the northern lords arrival, Kagome made her way to the entry. Inutashio, Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru were already there. She walked closer to them but far enough behind to be respectful, sensing her aura Inutashio turned around and extended his arm to her.

She smiled as he laced her arm with his.

They watched on the steps as the northern caravan came into view. The three on horse back dismounted and walked up the stairs. Kagome was trilled to see that Yukio and Haru had accompanied the northern lord. They had lots to discuss.

As the northern Lord walked up the steps Kagome bowed to him and offered to lead him to his rooms. He bowed to the western Inus and followed Kagome to his rooms; Yukio and Haru following closely behind.

As soon as they were out of sight Sesshoumaru let out the growl he had been holding in.

“Keh, you noticed it too?” asked Inuyasha.

“Indeed” responded Sesshoumaru.

“Noticed what my sons?” asked Inutashio.

“What you didn't see the way that mangy wolf was looking at Kagome?” gasped Inuyasha.

“Why would that upset you two? Its good for her to have some male attention, she is of age to be looking for a mate” said Inutashio “in fact we should marry her off to lord Kouga, it would forever form a bond between our territories”

“No!” came Sesshoumaru's cold voice.

“Oh and why ever not my son?” he asked.

“Kagome belongs in the western lands, do you not remember telling lady Izayoi that you would protect her?” stated Sesshoumaru mater-of-factly.

“I did my son, and she would be safe on Kouga's arm. Of that I am sure” retaliated Inutashio.

“No, she belongs to the western lands and the western lands belong to me” he said in a stone voice “that wolf will have nothing that belongs to Me.” and with that he walked into the castle.

“When did he get so possessive over Kagome?” asked a very stunned Inuyasha.

“I am not sure my son, but Kagome has been with us for a while, its only natural to form some kind of attachment” smiled Inutashio.

“You don't think he is falling for her do you?” asked a smirking Inuyasha.

“Perhaps, but only time will tell; jealousy brings out a lot of things in a person. Maybe for your brother it will bring out his true feelings” said Inutashio looking at his son he added “but don't you get any ideas”

Inuyasha smiled to himself. This was just too good finally he had something on his perfect big brother. Oh he had an idea alright and it was going to be fun to watch lord fluffy suffer. Now all he needed to do was find Kagome.

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Sesshoumaru paced in his private study. Why was he acting like this? He had known her forever that's why. He was just worried that the wolf would treat her badly. Yes that must be it.

He froze.

He was worried? As in concerned for a mere human servant? He scoffed how foolish. He could care less. Let the mangy wolf take her away he would never even notice. He wouldn't miss her melody like laugh, her warm smile, not even her intoxicating scent of cherry blossoms.

He shook his head, and once again thought when did this happen? Was he falling for the small human woman? She had been around for years and her loyalty was unsurpassed. Hell she was one of the few who he actually knew by name.

He took a deep breath and stared out the window into the gardens. This was not a good development. He was a lord now he was not to have feelings. His father did and look what that got him, heart break. He can still see the agonizing pain in his father's eyes; that is something he will never experience. He would not lose someone he loved more that his own life because he would not allow himself to fall in love.

Content with his decision he sat at his desk to look over the never ending pile of scrolls. He desperately needed to get some work done.

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Kouga looked over at the small human in front of him. She was a sight to behold. Her violet kimono hugged her every curve like it was custom made just for her. The dark purple embroidery in the kimono brought out her violet eyes. Those eyes that seemed to pierce into his very soul.

“Lord Kouga are you alright?” asked Kagome.

He shook his head of his thoughts and quickly replied.

“Yes sorry I guess I am just tired form our journey”

She nodded and bowed “rest my lord, dinner will be served at sunset” she turned to leave when his voice stopped her.

“Forgive me by I didn't catch your name my dear”

“Oh I am sorry my lord, its Kagome” she smiled “Is there anything else I do for you?” she asked sweetly

Kouga was immediately filled with images of what he would like her to `do for him' or more him do for her.

“No thank you lady Kagome. You are dismissed” he managed to get out.

She smiled again and he felt his heart stop for a moment, and then she was gone.

He removed his armor and large furs and moved to the bed. Again he was given thoughts of kagome writhingly underneath him and calling out his name. Taking a shaky breath he lay down and smiled. Perhaps this trip won't be so bad after all.

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After dinner was cleared Inutashio, Kouga and Sesshoumaru went to the meeting study. After deciding that Kouga was not to blame for the attack on the supply caravan they moved to the issue of the strange attacks.

“There have been others since the caravan” said Kouga “they started happening the day after”

“Who could be doing this? I have felt a strange type of magic lately but there is nothing demonic about it” replied Inutashio.

“Indeed, and we have yet to have such attacks here. Perhaps who ever is behind these attacks are trying to form a wedge between our territories” replied Sesshoumaru.

“That does make the most scenes. Perhaps we should show them how close we are?” asked Inutashio.

“I have and idea” Kouga spoke up.

“Hn” was Sesshoumaru's consent to continue.

“We each have something or someone of impotents to each lord correct?” asked Kouga “Why don't we do a swap of sorts, only for a moon cycle or so and just to show our trust in one another?”

“Very well, but I will name what you leave and you shall name what you take” spoke Sesshoumaru.

“Agreed lord Sesshoumaru. Now what is it you wish from the northern lands?” asked Kouga.

“Totosai, your sword smith, I wish him to commission a few swords. Once they are complete we shall swap back” he replied with a smirk.

“Very well”

“What is it you desire from the western lands?” asked Sesshoumaru.

“No limitations?” asked Kouga

“None” replied Sesshoumaru, he did not care what was taken form the western lands. He would finally have a sword that matched his own power. Besides what ever he took would be given back, there was nothing in his possession he would miss for a mere moon cycle.

“In that case I want Lady Kagome” smirked Kouga.

He tensed. `Nothing but that'; his conscience mocked him.

Determined not to show is dislike for the idea the great lord Sesshoumaru merely nodded in agreement.

With that Kouga headed to his chambers to rest. Leaving Sesshoumaru and a very pissed off Inutashio alone in the study.

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TBC

A/N: there you go chapters 2 I hope you like it : ) please R&R…the more updated I get to sooner I will update.