InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Legend of the Nephilim ❯ Suspicion ( Chapter 11 )

[ 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.

Suspicion

Sesshoumaru took in the appearance of the young woman in front of him, the sole survivor of the three destroyed villages. She looked to be about 17 and her long brown hair was pulled into a high pony tail showing off her honey brown eyes, the pale blue kimono she wore showed of her soft feminine curves. But there was something off about this woman. He was sure that however human she seemed, human she was surly not. He looked at his father and the glint in his eyes told Sesshoumaru that he was feeling the same energy.

“So you are saying they allowed you to live so that you could pass on this message?” Asked Inutashio.

“Yes my lord. That is what they said.” She responded.

“I see, and what happened to the other two?”

“Their wounds would not allow them to complete the journey, they both passed on before we reached the palace,” she said sadly.

“Hn,” was Sesshoumaru's response. He still couldn't shake the feeling that something was off about her.

“What is your name child?” Asked Inutashio.

“Oh forgive me for not saying it earlier my lords. My name is Rin.”

Kagome watched as the sun rose and Inuyasha changed back into his hanyou form.

“That never ceases to amaze me,” she giggled as she softly rubbed one of his ears.

“You're lucky you're my friend Kags or you wouldn't get to do that.” He huffed

“Whatever Yash, I get to do that `cause you know I could just kick your ass and do it anyways.” She teased

His ears flattened against his head as he mumbled an “I know,” under his breath.

She laughed as they walked back into the castle to get ready for the day. Once inside her own room she sat on her bed and let her smile fall.

Sesshoumaru was supposed to come and talk to her last night and he was sure to know where she was. Not to mention he could follow her by her scent. What on earth could have kept him?

She sighed again and began to get ready; she would ask him after breakfast.

“I do not trust her.”

“Nor do I my son but we can not let her know we distrust her at all, for if she is a spy of some sort she will flee before we can get anything out of her.” Said Inutashio

“She needs to be frequently watched.”

“I agree. She needs to be looked after by someone who can protect themselves if needed, but is not likely to draw attention to themselves as anything more than a companion.” Said Inutashio.

“Perhaps Adara,” suggested Sesshoumaru

“No it would be better to place her in the care of someone who was seen as important to the family. We need the young lady to feel like she is welcomed into the house. I believe we need to place her with Kagome. Since she is your intended it will show our appreciation towards Rin, and should anything happen we know she can defend herself”

“You want me to have my intended watch over a woman that we know nothing about and do not trust?!” Exclaimed Sesshoumaru incredulously. “Absolutely not!”

“I know it is dangerous Sesshoumaru, but Kagome is more than capable of protecting herself. Besides, we need information out of Rin and Kagome has a way with people. She has the ability to make even the most feared of demons feel at ease.” Said Inutashio as he looked at his son slyly.

“I do not like the idea.”

“Why don't we talk to Kagome?”

“So you want me to spy on her?”

“Spy is such a strong word. We simply want you to keep an eye on her and tell us if find out anything of importance,” said Inutashio.

“So you want me to spy on her.” Kagome said flatly.

“We do not trust her. I told father it was too dangerous for you but he insisted we speak with you,” said Sesshoumaru as he turned to his father. “ I told you she would not want to take on such a dangerous task. We will find someone else”

Kagome clenched her fists at her side and was grateful for the overly long sleeves. So he thought she was not strong enough to handle a little task because it was too dangerous!? What was she, a child? Oh no she would do it if it killed her just to prove to Sesshoumaru that she could and that she was not a weakling. She had defended and entire castle from destruction and he still thought of her as someone to be protected and coddled.

Well, she would show him.

“I will do it under one condition,” she said.

“What is it my child?” asked Inutashio

“I will do it on my terms. I will find her and befriend her, make her think I am a weak woman in need of a friend. That way she will let her guard down. I will tell you anything I think is important but do not expect a report every day. I will treat her as if I can trust her with my deepest secrets and she will hopefully do the same.” She said

“You will not tell her what you are, will you my child?” Asked Inutashio

“I will do whatever it takes to get her to trust me with her deepest secrets, even if it means revealing mine.”

Sesshoumaru looked at her with an unreadable expression; he was upset, she could tell that much. Oh well he brought it on himself.

Kagome left the study and headed for the gardens; she needed to relax and nature always seemed to calm her. As she entered the garden she noticed a young lady in a light blue kimono. She was beautiful, and looked like a princess taking in the tranquility of her private garden.

Was this Rin? The girl Sesshoumaru had spent all night talking to when he was supposed to be clearing up things with her? If so then she would have no issues with bringing the woman down.

Taking a seat next to the large cherry tree she looked at the girl again and sighed, she truly was a beauty, far prettier than Kagome herself, and she couldn't help the feeling of jealousy that arose within her. Did Sesshoumaru think she was prettier than her as well? Could that be why he had no objections to staying up all night with the girl? What would happen to her if he started to have feelings for her? All the questions were making her head spin.

“Hello,” said a sweet voice

Kagome was startled from her thoughts. She looked up at the girl in front of her.

“Hello,” she said forcing the warmest smile she could muster, there was no need in letting the girl know her inner issues at the moment.

“My name is Rin.” Said the girl, smiling back at Kagome.

“Hello Rin, I am Kagome. Would you like to join me?” She asked patting the seat on the bench next to her.

Rin nodded and smiled again as she took a seat next to her.

“Thanks Lady Kagome, I was beginning to worry about ever finding someone to talk to around here,” said Rin teasingly.

“I know, the castle can be pretty boring sometimes, and please just call me Kagome.” She said smiling back.

The girls talked for hours under the tree and Kagome couldn't help but feel sorry for the poor girl who had lost her family at such a young age and traveled a crossed the western lands only to watch her newly made companions die from their fatal wounds.

Then she felt it, a strange and dark power that seemed to sneak out of the young girl and then disappear as quickly as it came. Rin, however, seemed to notice nothing.

The strangest thing about the power was that she knew it was familiar but she could not place where she had felt it before, and that is what disturbed her the most.

“My lord, Leiko has infiltrated the castle,” said a man dressed in black.

“Good, and she know her mission?”

“Yes my lord. The princess should be home soon.”

“Tell the others to prepare. This world will soon be ours and the Kami's will watch as she destroys everything they hold dear.”

The man shivered as Lord Yuma's evil smirk graced his handsome features.

“Yes my lord,” he said as he left the room.

Once the room was clear Yuma walked to his balcony and stared up into the sky.

“Let the war begin.”

TBC