InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Legend of the Nephilim ❯ consequences ( Chapter 10 )

[ 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.

Consequences

Sesshoumaru stared at his father's back as the former lord let out a frustrated sigh. He had told his father what had occurred between kagome and himself in the garden. He had expected his father to call him a fool, yell at him, anything. Well anything but this. Inutashio had been silently regarding the garden view from his study window for the past few moments, seemingly in deep thought.

Not a good sign.

“When did you become so idiotic my son?” Asked Inutashio, finally breaking the silence.

Sesshoumaru snorted his disgust of the words used to describe him. Hard headed and stubborn were words he could admit described him maybe even a little, and dare he say, snobbish. But idiotic? No that was not what he, a lord, could be described as.

Inutashio sighed again, only this time it sounded more like a sigh of defeat.

“What is it you want from life Sesshoumaru? Do you truly want her?” He asked

Sesshoumaru thought for a moment before speaking.

“I believe so,” was his reply

“My son, what do you feel towards her?”

He was silent once again pondering his father's words before he spoke.

“It is… difficult to put into words,” replied Sesshoumaru.

“I suggest that you find out how to word it, for I believe telling her will be your only solution to the problem your foolishness has caused you.” Spoke Inutashio softly.

Great…

Kagome quietly slipped into the room to her right and held her breath. The sound of foot steps became louder and louder as they came closer to her present hiding place.

Yes she was hiding.

She let out the breath she didn't know she was holding as the foot steps started to once again grow quite.

She had avoided him again and was once again not detected.

“Why have you been avoiding me miko?” came a velvet voice from behind.

Okay, so not as undetected as she believed.

She turned around to see Sesshoumaru sitting on a large leather chair with an eyebrow slightly raised in question.

Damn she still had not answered his question.

“Not avoiding, I have just been busy, sorry. I have to get back to work,” she said as she backed her way to the door.

Just as she spun to open the large wooden door a strong arm moved to hold the door in place. She looked up and followed the magenta stripped arm to a set of unreadable golden eyes.

She gulped.

He smirked as his lips gently brushed her own.

“When you accepted to allow me to court you, father released you from your working duties, and as that was almost a moon cycle ago you no longer have duties to attend to. So I will ask you again. Why are you avoiding your intended?” He asked, his lips brushing against hers with every word.

Damn him and his masculine scent that was now drowning out her senses, and damn those soft lips brushing her own. She was supposed to be mad at him…furious! Not melting in his arms like butter.

“I believe I informed you that I would not be courted by someone who is not in love with me. So therefore we are not courting. So I DO have work to get finished!” She said as she mentally patted herself on the back.

He slowly pulled away and stared into her violet eyes.

Instantly her knees began to weaken, only this time in fear. His eyes were beginning to bleed red as his inner beast began to stir in its mental prison.

“Are you rejecting me?” He asked in a deadly tone.

Oh shit, not the reaction she was hoping for. Her eyes scanned the room for any kind of escape, only to realize she was trapped with his arms on either side of her. Double shit.

Choosing her words wisely, she spoke again. “I am not rejecting you Sesshoumaru; it was you who rejected me.” She corrected quietly.

Slowly his eyes began to return to their normal golden color and she sighed in relief, only to jump when his clawed hand lightly caressed her cheek.

“I did not say I did not hold strong feelings for you Kagome, I am just unsure of what this love is you speak of, for I have not felt it for another before.” He said gently, now understanding why she had been so distant.

“What is it you do feel for me?” She asked in barley above a whisper.

Finally she would know what was going on in that thick head of his. Finally she would be able to get past his walls of arrogance and pride. Finally the Kami's were on her side.

“Sesshoumaru!” Yelled Inutashio

And yet the Kami's decided to play games with her once again.

“We will continue this conversation later tonight, but I will ask you again. Will you court this Sesshoumaru, my Kagome?” He asked softly.

She nodded her head and in a flash he was gone.

She was relieved, and sadly disappointed. Well, at least she would be able to gather her thoughts before they spoke again; but one thing was for sure; she was courting Sesshoumaru. She needed to get some fresh air. She opened the door and made her way to the large tree she knew she would find her close friend in.

Sesshoumaru entered his father's study without knocking.

“You dare yell for this Sesshoumaru when I am the lord of this castle?” He demanded.

“Calm yourself my son, I would not have yelled for you if it was not an urgent matter” said Inutashio.

The tone of his father's voice instantly silenced any other threats. He sounded fearful. That thought made Sesshoumaru's blood run cold.

“What has happened father?” He asked.

“The western lands are under attack. We have lost three cities near the northern boarder.”

“Were there any survivors?” Asked Sesshoumaru.

“Only one from each town.” Answered Inutashio.

“I want to speak with them.”

“Only one made it to the palace. I will send for him after he has eaten and bathed.”

Sesshoumaru nodded and left the room. He needed a plan and he needed to know how to defeat the monsters who dared to invade his lands.

Kagome walked over to the large tree and looked up at the sky. The sun was down and the stars were beginning to come out. Tonight was the night of the new moon.

“Inuyasha,” she called up into the tree.

The young half demon looked down at Kagome and jumped from his branch.

“Hi Kags”

“What's the matter Inu?”

“I didn't think you would come tonight… with you courting Sesshoumaru and all.”

Kagome smiled and hugged him. “Silly dog, I have spent the night awake with you every new moon for the last 98 years. Why would you think I would stop now?”

He pulled away and smiled at her as they sat under the large cherry tree together. They stayed there the rest of the night talking about how their friendship began and how Inuyasha could get Kikyo to notice him. Just enjoying the comfort that only a best friend could offer.

Little did they know that tomorrow, a raging war would begin.

TBC

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