InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Legend of the Nephilim ❯ a bond broken ( Chapter 9 )

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

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A bond broken

Inuyasha sat in his favorite tree as he looked over Kagome walking through the gardens. She had been acting strange ever since the incident in the northern lands and even though their bond was no longer he could still tell what she was feeling. She was nervous at the moment, no doubt due to the upcoming journey to the `elder's' as she called them. Kouga and Sesshoumaru were going to visit them in a meeting that Haru had set up. Kagome was to go as well.

He was upset that he was going to be left behind yet again, but knew that no matter how much he complained it would get him no where. Kagome sighed out loud for what seemed like the millionth time today and once again Inuyasha felt worthless.

He studied her from his tree branch; she had gotten too thin over the last month. She looked as if she could break when the wind blew too hard.

He stiffened when his brother's scent caught his attention. Ever since he shared his blood with Kagome Sesshoumaru had become extremely present in her life. This bothered Inuyasha to no end. For years he acted like he never even knew of her existence and now he was always around her, always watching. It was just wrong and Inuyasha couldn't help but wonder what had happened that night to make such a thing happen.

As if on cue Sesshoumaru came into view and looked up at Inuyasha, silently dismissing him. It was time for their walk. The same walk at the same time every day, just Kagome and Sesshoumaru.

Sesshoumaru glared at his brother's retreating back and for what seemed like the billionth time in his life wondered what on earth his father was thinking. He then looked over at Kagome as she sat next to the Koi pond reading a book and he then understood his father's insanity.

She was so involved in her book that she hadn't even noticed he was standing behind her.

He then came to kneel behind her with the grace and silence only he possessed. She squeaked when he snaked his arm around her waist and pulled her back into his chest.

“I have missed you,” he whispered in her ear causing her to blush.

Oh kami's above how he loved her blush.

“And I you, my lord.” She giggled as she snuggled into his chest.

“Are you ready for our walk?” he asked

She simply turned her head and kissed his cheek and stood. He then took her hand and led her to his mother's private gardens, the ones he had given to her when she fully recovered.

She looked up at him and smiled. He felt his heart contract and a warmth that only she could make him feel spread through him, and he then did something very un-Sesshoumaru. He smiled.

Inutashio smiled at the couple walking in the gardens. So far his plan was working perfectly. Sesshoumaru and Kagome had been inseparable ever since she took his blood. Even the way Sesshoumaru looked at Kagome had changed. Where there was once coldness and self-pride, there was now warmth and compassion. Yes his son was falling for the little miko, and Inutashio was pleased. It was about time the restless pup took a mate.

He looked over his shoulder at the painting of his beloved, she would have loved having Kagome has her daughter, not to mention grandkids.

Sesshoumaru watched as Kagome's hair fluttered in the wind, she looked so beautiful when her long raven tresses were loose. She looked at him and kissed him on the cheek, and once again he was taken back by her beauty. Lifting his hand he stroked her cheek and kissed her softly.

The instant their lips touched she wrapped her arms around his waist, clenching the fabric of his kimono on his back. He felt whole. He put his other arm around her waist as he pulled away from her. He looked into her eyes studying them and he could see all the passion she felt for him.

“Can I ask you something?” She asked him quietly.

“Yes.” He whispered into her ear as he nuzzled her neck.

“What am I to you?” She whispered to him.

He stopped at this question and slowly moved to look at her again. What was she to him? He honestly did not know, he only knew what he felt when she was near. But what did that mean? Did he lover her? He was not sure for he was sure he had never loved anyone before, so how would he know now? No, he was not a fool, he cared for her, longed for her, lusted for her, was that not love? He did not want to say the wrong thing though he did now want to upset her or risk his losing her. Perhaps this would be a good time to give her the option of courting? But would she accept? What if she did not want to be with him that way? He was not sure he could handle her rejection. He could tell that his prolonged silence was beginning make her worry so he said the first thing that came to mind.

“You are many things to me,” he answered

She sighed and tried to pull away only to find she was unable to leave his iron grip.

“What do you want to be to me?” He asked her huskily.

She looked up at him and lifted her hand to trace his facial markings.

“I want to be yours,” she replied

His breath hitched at her words, she wanted to be his. That meant she felt for him he same way he felt for her.

“Kagome,” he asked as she looked up into his eyes. “Will you do this Sesshoumaru the honor of courting him?”

She gasped at his words and he began to worry when he saw her eyes widen and fill with tears.

“Yes!” She whispered as she brought her lips to his.

His beast purred at her acceptance and he held her close as he kissed her senseless.

Kagome felt as if her chest would explode. Her toes curled at the passion filled kiss. She was forced to pull away for air and when she did she asked him the one question she could not help herself from asking.

“Why?”

He stared at her for a moment trying to think of how to explain his reasoning.

“You…please me.”

She froze, what was that supposed to mean?

“Do you love me?” She asked

He pondered his answer for a moment before answering, he could tell what he had said upset her.

“I am unfamiliar with the feeling of love.” He answered

“Sesshoumaru, do you love me?” she asked again.

“I am…unsure,” he answered

She slowly backed away from him and out of his grip, using his confusion to her advantage.

“I am sorry Sesshoumaru, but I cannot be with someone who does not love me.” She said, avoiding his eyes.

She could feel the onset of tears and her heart was clenching as she tried her hardest to maintain her calm appearance. He lifted his hand up to her and with that movement she lost her control. Tears spilt from her eyes and she turned, quickly running away. She did not know where she was going, she just had to get away form him.

She ran past everyone in the castle and found herself in her room. Without a second though she collapsed on her bed and sobbed. Of course things could not have been easy for her, they never where.

Sesshoumaru stood in shock as he watched her run…run from him.

He was a fool and he had just lost the progress he had made with her over the last month. How was he going to fix this? He knew flowers were not going to cut it. No, he had once again let his pride get in the way of his feelings for Kagome.

He looked up at the castle and took a small sniff in its direction. The scent of her tears assaulted him. He sighed. The only one who would know how to deal with an upset woman would be his father. So with that in mind he made his way to his father's study.

A frown marred his face…his father was not going to let this slide either.

Kagome sat up on her bed at the sound of a knock at the door. She was reluctant to open it at first worried it could be Sesshoumaru but decided to answer it anyways.

When she opened the door she was greeted with a large smile and brilliant honey eyes.

“Hello my dear.” Said a soft velvet voice. “You are well?”

“I am…well lord Inutashio” she said, bowing.

He stopped her and hooked his finger under her chin to make her look at him. He frowned slightly as he whipped away a tear on her cheek.

“What happened?” He asked gently

Without a second though she lunged into his arms, gripping him with all her might. He wrapped his arms around her and rubbed soothing circles on her back. He was about to speak when he felt her stiffen. Looking in the direction she was, he arched an eye brow when he saw Sesshoumaru.

It wasn't the fact that he was standing there it was more his facial expression that caught his attention. He looked lost and, dare he say it, hurt?

“Father, may I speak with you?” Asked Sesshoumaru in a hushed tone.

Inutashio simply nodded, the tone Sesshoumaru used told him he needed to speak urgently.

“We will talk as well little one, I will come for you” said Inutashio as he looked at Kagome.

She nodded and walked into her room, ignoring Sesshoumaru the entire way.

Inutashio gave his son a questioning look before speaking. “It seems you have much to learn my pup. Come let us talk”

“You are sure you have found my child?” Asked a deep baritone voices in a dark cave.

“Yes my lord the power this one has shown is unsurpassed,” replied a second voice.

“Good. You say they will be on their way to the elders?”

“Yes Lord Yuma”

And evil chuckle could be heard before Yuma replied.

“Intercept them on their way back to the western lands and bring them all here unharmed. It is time for my child to discover her true purpose”

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