InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Legend of the Nephilim ❯ strenght ( Chapter 13 )

[ 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, I simply use them for my stories; I also do not own anything related to the fallen trilogy; the original characters in this story, however, are mine.

I would like to thank my beta Lelbet! She is the best!

So here is another chap. I tried to make it a little longer to make up for my extended absence, please leave your reviews and thoughts they are greatly welcomed.

Sleep did not come easily to Kagome that night. Sleep never does when you are fighting an inner battle with yourself. She was torn.

On the one hand, she felt completely and utterly betrayed by her friends. They had known her true origins for years and had never once told her. To make matters worse, they were her guards, sent by the elders to watch over and protect her. Kisho had said it may have started out as a job, but it had quickly became a true friendship. Haru and Yukio had agreed.

Adara had been another case. She had come to Kagome in tears later that day and spent two hours apologizing for hurting her in such away. The two had spent the rest of the evening taking and Adara shared every piece of information about Kagome and her father she could remember, but being that she was a woman, much was kept from her as well.

Kagome sighed; hopefully that wasn't a lie as well.

Would she always doubt her friends in such a way? Every time they told her something would she believe it was true or a fabrication to ease her nerves about the elders? Who would be next to betray her trust? Inuyasha? Or worse, Sesshoumaru?

The thought alone made her shutter.

Deciding it was time to rest and not think, she forced the thoughts of doubt from her mind. Perhaps then her dreams would be less complicated.

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Kikyo woke from her dream in a haze, the vision of Inuyasha above her with his eyes glazed in lust was still enough to set her blood afire.

She looked over to Sango and saw the young woman was awake as well.

“I hope I didn't wake you,” she muttered embarrassed.

“No,” Sango replied raspily. “I, um, had a…vivid dream, it woke me.”

Kikyo raised an eyebrow at Sango's embarrassed tone; for the young woman was many things, but shy and embarrassed were never terms one would use to describe her.

Then Kikyo grinned, unless she was around a certain lecherous monk.

That stopped her dead in her tracks and the grin quickly left her face. Was Sango dreaming about Miroku just like she had been about Inuyasha? She must have been because there was no other explanation for her close friend's behavior.

“Sango, what were you dreaming about?” she whispered.

At first Sango was going to tell Kikyo to mind her own business, but the slight amount of fear she heard in Kikyo's voice told her it was not a jest but an honest question. What could be going on in her head to cause such fears?

“Well umm…it was about Miroku and I...”

“I had a similar dream about Inuyasha. Sango don't you think it odd that we would both have such dreams only to awaken at the same time?” Asked Kikyo quietly.

“I see what you are saying Kik, but what could cause such a coincidence?”

“I am not sure, but I don't like it.” Kikyo stated. “But I guess it was possible. It wasn't like you two were also in the garden under…”

“A full red moon?” Interrupted Sango with a small hint of fear in her voice.

Kikyo looked in shock at her friend.

“What could in mean? How could we have nearly the same dream in the same place and awake at the same time?”

“We will search for the answers in the morning, but I do believe it has something to do with Kagome and the war about to occur.” Answered Sango.

“Why do you say that?”

“Well it's a little odd that this would happen so close to their journey to the elders, and her recent argument with her friends. I am not sure completely but it just seems rather…interesting to me is all”

Kikyo sank back into the comfort of her warm bed; Sango always was the perceptive one.

“Do you think it has anything to do with Kagome herself?” asked Kikyo

“Kami, I hope not”

It was the desperation in Sango's usually strong voice that shook Kikyo the most.

“Perhaps we should not be around her for a while. Kouga is traveling to the northern people in two days. We could join him?” Suggested Kikyo.

“That is a wise idea; I believe Miroku and Inuyasha will be going as well, we could see if they are having the same…dreams”

“Should we tell her? Kagome, I mean?” asked Kikyo

“No she has enough on her plate right now, we should keep the dreams and our fears to ourselves until we know more.”

“I agree. I will talk to Inutashio in the morning. He should know at least.”

“Yes but not too much detail. Please,” blushed Sango.

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Rin took in her surroundings as a frown showed on her face. She was in Lord Yuma's castle but how was that possible? She was supposed to be in the western palace.

“You will never understand how fun it is to confuse you,” came a voice from behind her.

“Kagura”

“Leiko, or should I say Rin”

“What am I doing here Kagura?” she asked

“Always the one to crash the party aren't we Leiko?”

“Rin”

“Right, Rin.”

“Kagura I grow wary of your games. Why am I here?” asked Rin again

“You are here because I am in your dream. It's the only way to safely reach you and talk to you. The castle is heavily guarded.” Kagura explained. “Yuma wants to know how things are going”

“I see. So that is why he has been invading Lady Kagome's dreams.” She said more to herself than the woman before her.

“Correct my dear.”

“Well things are going according to plan, the serum is already working. The women are dreaming of the men as the men dream of the women. Kagome feels deeply betrayed that the others have kept this secret from her for so long. I can feel the sadness and distrust in her whenever one of them are around, though she does put up a convincing face of indifference.” Explained Rin. “There is, however, an issue.”

“Oh, and what would that be?” Asked Kagura

“The lord of the castle is harder to manipulate, even lust serum seems ineffective. He will not allow his mind to wander to another female; he will only lust for the lady Kagome. It is most infuriating.” She huffed.

“I see; I feared as much he is strong in many ways,” replied Kagura.

“And as usual you are a fountain of useful help.” Rin muttered.

“Perhaps we are looking at this the wrong way,” Kagura whispered in reply.

“What on earth do you mean?”

“Maybe we are going about it wrong. Perhaps it is the demon lord who needs to believe he is being betrayed.”

“I have no idea what you are talking about,” responded Rin.

“Think about it Lei… Rin, if Sesshoumaru the all mighty Lord of the West believed himself betrayed by our Kagome, he would be evasive and rut with the first female he saw.” Explained Kagura with a wicked grin.

“My word! You are good for something!”

“We shall invade his dreams tonight. I am sure Naraku would love to assist in the great Lord's downfall”

“Very well Kagura. I will start breaking down his mental barriers and we shall invade his dreams with in the hour”

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Sesshoumaru bolted upright in his bed breathing heavily.

He looked around for the man who dared to touch what belonged to him but quickly realized he was still in his bed, alone.

His brow creased in confusion.

It must have just been a dream; no it was far too real to be a mere dream. Much like the dream he had shared with Kagome it seemed real. He could feel the dew on the grass under his feet; hear the mews only lovers shared, and smelt, yes, smelt the scent of sex and arousal clear as day.

Recalling the memory of the dream instantly brought his beast to the surface. That man had dared to touch Kagome in ways he him self had yet to do.

And she, his sweet innocent Kagome had dared to touch him back.

No it was only a dream, he kept assuring himself. Yet he couldn't shake that image from his mind. The way their bodies entwined, the way her back arched towards her lover. No it was too much. He had to clear his mind, but more importantly, until the images were gone from his mind, he had to keep is distance from Kagome.

He should be fine by their afternoon walk, but he would avoid her in the morning, the last thing he wanted was to lose his temper and say or do something he would later regret.

But right now he needed to clear his mind. A short hunt perhaps? Yes, the shedding of blood always calmed the beast within.

With that thought, he was a streak of white in the wind, a predator hunting its prey.

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Kagome paced the garden, he was late…again.

She sat on the large stone bench under her favorite tree and sighed. She had not seen Sesshoumaru for two days. He didn't come to breakfast, took lunch in his study, and dinner in his chambers.

But that wasn't what had her so worried. No, she knew he was busy with contracts and war plans. What made her upset was the fact that for the last two days he had missed their afternoon walk in the garden.

Something he said he would never be too busy for.

She looked up at his study window and felt the sting of her tears. Determined not to make a fool of herself among the many palace guards nearby, she stood and walked back to the castle with the intent of finding Sango and Kikyo. She needed someone to talk to, someone who hadn't betrayed her…yet.

After walking the grounds and searching the kitchen and their chamber she was shocked she had not found them.

“What are you looking for my dear?” Came Inutashio's deep voice from behind her.

“Have you seen Kikyo or Sango?” She asked, her back still turned to him.

“They left with Lord Kouga last night my dear”

Her shoulders sank in disappointment.

“How about Inuyasha or Miroku?” She asked hopefully

“They went as well, is everything ok?” He asked concerned.

“Yes, thank you.” She said as she walked away.

Once she was out of Inutashio's sight she ran, ran as fast as she could to her room, hoping no one would see her tears.

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Sesshoumaru paced his chambers. He could smell her tears; hear her crying in the other room. He had been avoiding her, he knew so. Taking breakfast before she awoke, eating lunch in his study and dinner in his chambers.

Worst of all, he had missed their walks.

He sat on his bed and closed his eyes. There it was again, the image of her entwined with him. His mouth on her neck, her hands sliding over his muscled back as her back arched into him moving him deeper into herself.

His eyes shot open and he growled. Why couldn't he shake that image out of his mind? It was only a dream, yet the idea of another man knowing her so intimately made him overflow with anger.

Slowly his eyes bled red and he struggled to keep his beast at bay. He needed to calm himself before he burst down her door and…well he wasn't sure what he would do. Take her; kill her. He wasn't sure at the moment. All he knew was that he needed to calm down and soon, or this would never go away.

Perhaps it was time to hunt again; yes the thrill of the hunt would calm him.

Once again he was a white streak on the red horizon.

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She was startled out of her self induced pity session by a light knock.

“Who is it?” She asked not wanting to see her so called friends.

“It's Rin.”

Rin, at first Kagome was going to say she was sleeping or not feeling well but the idea of having someone to talk to was too good to let go. Rin had not betrayed, abandoned or avoided her. No, maybe Rin was just what she needed.

Rising from her bed she went to the door and let the other woman in. Once they were both seated on her bed Rin turned to her and placed a hand on her shoulder. As if on queue the tears came, and came hard. Kagome leaned into Rin and sobbed. She told Rin about Sango and Kikyo leaving with Inuyasha and Miroku, all of them going without a word. They also spoke about Yukio, Haru, Kisho and Adara.

Most of all they talked about Sesshoumaru and his perplexing behavior.

The entire time she talked and cried Rin sat and listened. She spoke up when her opinion was asked and agreed when Kagome made a valid point. After a few hours and many tears passed the girls were on her balcony looking into the garden.

“Rin, will you come with me to the elders tomorrow?” Kagome asked, hoping she was not asking too much of her newfound friend.

“Of course Kagome, I would be honored to go.” Replied Rin, bowing slightly. “You know, Kagome we could just leave tonight just before sunrise and leave everyone else behind.”

Kagome looked at Rin as if she were insane and replayed her suggestion through her head once more. Really it wasn't a bad idea; she could break all ties here and leave for the elders. Then she and Rin could make a new life in another village, somewhere where friends did not betray friends.

“I need to do something first.” She said as she took a seat at her desk. Rin sat by the fire as Kagome took out a quill and paper and began writing.

Once the letter was completed she turned to Rin.

“We need to hurry and place this on Sesshoumaru's desk before he retires to his chambers. Then we will leave. The evening darkness will help keep us hidden.” She said as she handed the letter to Rin. “Read it and tell me what you think”

Rin read over the note taking in every single word when she was done she looked up at Kagome. “Are you sure you want to do this?” She asked

“Yes. Let's go, the sun will rise soon”

They placed the note on Sesshoumaru's desk and left the castle covered in black capes. No one would even notice they were missing until it was too late.

TBC

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