InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lonely No More ❯ Chapter 25 ( Chapter 25 )

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Chapter 25

 

The dawn was approaching as the sun started to slowly rise over the horizon. It was going to be a beautiful day as the sun gathered it strength to rise. The animals of the forest started to stir, as the morning light was the signal to start the day. The birds started to sing as they flew in the air rejoicing in the morning light, as the animals started to come out of their hiding places to forage the forest ground for food.

 

The god tree stood tall and proud as his large branches reached into the heavens. He shook lightly to great the day's sunshine, he was careful not to shake the branches that held his children.

 

He loved the feeling of having his children in his arms as they slept. He wanted nothing more than to protect them for as long as they both lived, but they had a task to perform today that might end their life.

 

He knew that it would take everything they had to raise the barrier to protect this land from the soldiers that were approaching. His heart grew heavy at the thought of him loosing them again but there was nothing he could do. He had given them everything he could and now the task was up to them.

 

He hoped with all his heart that his children were strong enough to pass this final test, for if they did then they would be allowed to live in peace for the rest of their lives. They would roam the land keeping it safe and maybe one day they might add a little one to the group.

 

He wasn't looking forward to that day, for when the female was with pup they would leave the safety of his arms to live on the ground. If he could find a way to protect them and have them live in his branches he would do it.

 

He knew that they needed to live their own lives; they had to eat and keep warm during the cold winter months. During that time there would be no leaves on his branches and they would be exposed to the elements.

 

Fire was not an option in his branches, as it would burn his limbs and he could lose his life. But he would entertain any idea of a flame as long as it kept him safe, but all of these thoughts were in the future as he thought about what was to happen today.

 

Soon his children would awaken to leave his arms and go and defend the land. He would have to wait and see what would happen as the day was about to begin.

 

~-oOo-~

 

Tsa-li was the first to awaken to this glorious morning as he slowly opened his eyes to greet the morning sun. He stretched and yawned as he noticed that Jinx was still in his arms, as she moaned from being disturbed from her slumber. He looked down at her beautiful face and leaned in to kiss her.

 

He captured her warm lips with his as he slowly started to massage them with his own. He licked her lips and she started to stir in his embrace. She slowly opened her beautiful green eyes and started to kiss him back.

 

Jinx moaned while she relaxed in his embrace. He continued to kiss her as he nipped at her lower lip asking for entrance. She responded by opening her mouth to him and he darted his tongue inside to explore every inch of her. He continued to kiss her as she moaned her delight, when he pulled away from their kiss she was left breathless.

 

Tsa-li looked into her eyes as she smiled one of her most wonderful smiles and he buried his nose in her neck taking in her scent that had a hint of him in it.

 

Jinx started to giggle at his reaction to her as she reached a hand up and started to scratch the back of his neck with her hand. He purred from her touch and then relaxed into her arms.

 

Jinx was enjoying herself as she continued to hear her mate purr with delight, but she knew that their stay there was short lived. They had to get ready to meet Kagome and Inuyasha.

 

They needed to gather their pack and head towards the village to cast the protection spell around the land. She hugged her mate close to her as she said, “Tsa-li, I could stay here forever with you but we must get back to the pack so we can go and meet Kagome and Inuyasha. We must help them raise the barrier to protect this land, once that is done then we can truly live in peace and maybe have a family.”

 

Tsa-li raised his head off her shoulder as he looked at her with all the love he had. He knew she was right, the sooner they met with the others the sooner they would be able to raise the barrier and live in peace. He looked forward to that day when they would live in peace but he looked forward even more to having a family with the wolf of his dreams.

 

He nodded his understanding and started to get up while he pulled Jinx along with him. He embraced her with all his strength and looked to the heavens as if in prayer. Hoping with all his might that they would somehow survive today's trial.

 

He pulled away from his mate as he gently kissed her on the forehead and said, “We better get going love if we are to gather the pack and then head to meet Inuyasha and Kagome before we go to the village.” Jinx nodded her agreement and got dressed.

 

Once they were dressed they walked back towards their cave to gather the rest of the wolves, as they were off to meet their destiny.

 

~-oOo-~

 

Inuyasha slowly opened his eyes, as he smelled the wonderful scent of his mate curled up in his arms. He had fallen asleep curled against her back as he drew her into his chest and had wrapped his tail around her to keep her warm. They were still in the same position when he awoke.

 

Inuyasha started to move and Kagome protested his movement as she slowly started to turn towards him and cuddle against his chest. She was tired and wanted to sleep, under normal circumstances he would have loved just to stay with her like that but he knew that they had to meet Tsa-li and Jinx and the rest of their pack before they headed towards Chief Togo's village.

 

Inuyasha reached over and moved Kagome's hair away from her face as he gazed upon her beauty, `Oh, how I love this woman, she makes me feel whole as if she was the other half of my soul. Without her I'm nothing, I don't want to lose her today. I want to live with her for the rest of my life and I want to raise a family with her.' Inuyasha thought.

 

He was in deep concentration about what was going to happen. He sighed as he reached a hand over to his mate and started to scratch her ear. She moaned with delight as she lowered her head to allow him better access to her ears. She was purring so hard that she started to wake up.

 

Kagome slowly opened her eyes to find that her mate was caressing her ear in much the same way she always did to him. She was purring so loud from what he was doing that she had woken herself up.

 

She yawned and stretched as she pulled away from Inuyasha sitting up. Inuyasha seeing her perky breast couldn't help himself, he reached over and pulled her back to him as he buried his face in her mounds.

 

Kagome moaned with delight as he trailed hot kisses down her mounds and then found one to suckle on. She was in heaven and he was her paradise but she knew they couldn't stay there, they had to go and meet Jinx and Tsa-li in order to raise the barrier over the land.

 

Kagome sighed heavily as she lowered her head and wrapped her arms around her mate's head that was busy with her breasts. She loved the feeling but the sooner they go and get the barrier raised the sooner they can come back home to enjoy their lives together.

 

Inuyasha felt as Kagome wrapped her arms around his head as he was enjoying the taste of her breast. He heard her sigh deeply and then raised his head to look at his mate. He saw the sadness in her golden eyes as she looked at him. He knew what she was thinking about and he brought her into his arms as he held her so he could comfort and protect her.

 

“Inuyasha we need to go, we have to find Jinx and Tsa-li so we can raise the barrier to protect this land. Soon the soldiers will be upon this land and I don't want them to hurt anyone ever again.” Said Kagome in a low and sad voice.

 

Inuyasha nodded his head in agreement as they both got up and got dressed to go meet her sister and her mate before they got to the task at hand.

 

Inuyasha and Kagome jumped from the god tree and landed with a thud on the ground as they walked together to meet Jinx and Tsa-li. They were walking towards the meeting place were Inuyasha had promised to meet them when he started to sense something in the forest.

 

Inuyasha stopped in his tracks as he lifted his nose into the air. They were far enough away from the tree that the tree couldn't hide any scents. He couldn't pick up a scent but the hair on the back of his neck was standing up. He started to let out a low growl as he brought Kagome closer to him to protect her.

 

Kagome had been walking along with Inuyasha when she noticed that he had stopped. He had lifted his nose into the air as if looking for something. She then heard the low growl come from his throat and knew something was wrong when he brought her close to him as if he was protecting her from something.

 

Kagome looked at her mate with concern as she asked, “What is it Inuyasha? What do you smell? Are we in danger?” Her questions were valid but he didn't answer her as he was staring off in the distance.

 

Kagome tried to pick up any scents that were different to the area but she couldn't. Then she closed her eyes and tried to concentrate on the area around them to find any danger but there was none.

 

Kagome started to pull away from his embrace when he growled and said, “Kagome don't move, there is something near by but I can't seem to locate it. I can feel that it's close by. Promise me that you will stay by my side so I can protect you once this thing shows itself.”

 

Kagome nodded her head in agreement and stayed close to him not knowing what he was picking up, something that her senses couldn't.

 

Inuyasha started to walk again as he kept his senses open to the surrounding area he knew the enemy was close his demon senses had picked it up but it was masking its scent and keeping its location a secret for now.

 

He grabbed Kagome and put her on his back, he felt comfortable this way she was close and he knew where she was. Kagome was about to protest his actions but kept her mouth shut. She knew he was picking up something close by and he wanted to protect her so she snuggled against his back as she wrapped her tail around his waist to keep safe.

 

Inuyasha had noticed that Kagome didn't complain about him putting her on his back as he felt her snuggle and wrapped her tail around his waist. He loved that feeling but right now wasn't the time to think about that. He continued to walk towards where the blue wolf pack would be waiting for him.

 

Inuyasha had taken his tail and wrapped it around Kagome and himself as he reached the wolves. Jinx and Tsa-li greeted the hanyou's as Tsa-li saw the look on Inuyasha face. He barked an order to his pack and they spread out into a protective circle around the two.

 

When Inuyasha approached Tsa-li asked, “What's wrong? What are you sensing that we can not pick up with our noses?”

 

Tsa-li questions caught Jinx by surprise as she stared at the hanyou with worry in her eyes. She saw her sister against Inuyasha back and knew that something was wrong if he was keeping her this close to him.

 

Inuyasha started to growl again as he sensed the enemy approaching then it vanished again leaving him frustrated.

 

He looked at Tsa-li and he said, “I want you to send two of your members toward Chief Togo's village, have them scout for anything out of the ordinary. If they don't see anything have them go directly to my brother and inform him that there is an enemy in the forest. Tell him it's masking his scent and his aura to prevent me from finding him. Have him open his demon senses he would know what to do.”

 

Tsa-li nodded that he understood his request as he picked two of his best wolves and sent them on ahead. The rest of them turned and slowly started to walk towards the village to set up the barrier that would protect the land.

 

~-oOo-~

 

He was watching from a distance, when he moved the hanyou knew that he was moving. How the hanyou knew he was moving he didn't know. He was masking his scent and hiding his aura so even the female couldn't detect him.

 

His eyes rested on the girl on the hanyou's back he wanted her and he was going to have her. Her powers were great and if he mated with her she would give him a strong heir, one that would be able to take over this land and claim it as his own.

 

He watched as the group moved towards the village he would have to make his move soon because if they got into the village he wouldn't be able to get to the girl, she would be too well protected.

 

But it did bother him that this lonely half-breed could pick up on his movements when no one else could. He shrugged it off as he started to follow them, he had a plan and it had to work or else everything would be lost he would never be able to get to the girl.

 

~-oOo-~

 

Kagome had been listening to what Inuyasha had said to Tsa-li he was tracking this new threat with his demon senses. `Could our demon senses be more powerful than our hanyou senses? And if this is true then could they help in raising the barrier?'

 

Kagome pondered these two questions in her head for a few minutes when she felt Inuyasha stop again. The group stopped as a whole as Inuyasha smelled the air, a low growl of frustration could be heard escaping the hanyou's throat as he had lost the intruders movement again.

 

Kagome had an idea if she could learn how to control some of her demon senses then she should be able to combined it with her spiritual powers. It was worth a try as she relaxed and closed her eyes. She let her demon blood take over for just a second but it was enough.

 

Her senses became more attuned with her surroundings as she reached out with her mind to search the area. She had found the intruder he was waiting for them in the clearing up ahead, he wanted her and he lusted for her touch.

 

This sent shivers down Kagome spine at the thought of this thing even touching her. She belonged to Inuyasha and that's where she was going to stay. She let out a low growl, when she realized what she was doing she stopped but it was too late, Inuyasha had already heard the growl.

 

Inuyasha kept his senses opened he knew this intruder was close and that it wanted his mate. He was raging on the inside at the thought that even after he had marked her with his strong demon scent that someone would be foolish enough to come after her.

 

He felt his mate shiver on his back as he heard a low growl come from her throat. He stopped as he looked over his shoulder and asked, “What is it Kagome? Why are you growling?”

 

Kagome shifted a little on his back as she heard his questions. Her mate wanted an answer as he was looking intently at her.

 

She lifted her head slightly off his back and looked into his eyes as she said, “The intruder that you've been picking up is waiting for us in the next clearing. The reason I growled is because that filth wants me and I won't have it.” She all but growled at her mate.

 

Inuyasha had heard what she said the intruder was in the clearing up ahead. He leaned down and placed her on the ground next to him, his tail was still wrapped securely around her body as he turned to look at her.

 

She looked into his golden eyes afraid that she had done something wrong as she whimpered her apologies to him. He leaned down and licked her chin and brought her close to him as he asked, “How do you know he's in the clearing?” Kagome sighed and then reached up with her hand and touched the half moon symbol on his forehead.

 

In an instant he felt the power that his mate had as it enhanced his demon senses he quickly got his bearing as he saw where this intruder was located. It was a human but this was no ordinary human. He possessed a great deal of spiritual power; he could mask his scent and his aura from being detected by him. His demon senses were able to pick him up because they were more attuned to the world around them.

 

As Kagome pulled her hand away from his forehead his senses returned to normal, he looked at her with puzzlement in his eyes as she looked at him.

 

Kagome giggled and said, “you can do it too all you have to do is concentrate on your demon blood and let it enhance your senses.”

 

He nodded his head that he understood and closed his eyes. Inuyasha concentrated on his demon blood and allowed it to enhance his senses. His senses came back to life as it found the intruder again.

 

He smiled at his mate as he turned to Tsa-li and said, “our enemy is a human but he possesses strong spiritual powers. He is able to mask his scent and his aura even from you so we can't under estimate him. Be prepared he's in the next clearing and I don't know what he has planned.” The wolves nodded that they understood as they started to walk again towards the village.

 

~-oOo-~

 

The wolves that had been sent on ahead to scout the area found no sign of an intruder or anything out of the ordinary. They hurried to do the second part of their task as they looked for the brother of the hanyou.

 

The two wolves raced through the village looking for Sesshomaru, they were following their noses to the place were his scent was the strongest. They arrived at Chief Togo's teepee to find Sesshomaru there, as the wolves approached the chief's rose to their feet.

 

They recognized the wolves as those from the pack that protected Inuyasha and Kagome. The wolves came to a stop in front of Sesshomaru as one of them stepped forward and began to give him the message.

 

Sesshomaru listened to what the wolf was telling him and when he was done they turned to leave and go back towards the pack.

 

Sesshomaru stood there for a few minutes as he digested the message, `what did my brother mean by use my demon senses?' He pondered this for a minute then closed his eyes as he let his demon blood rush into his senses enhancing them.

 

He caught the scent of his brother, mate, and the rest of the wolf pack in the forest but he also sensed an intruder near by. He was masking his scent and his aura but he was able to find him with no problem.

 

He opened his eyes and then turned to Chief Togo and said, “there is another threat in the forest. A human is masking his scent and aura from my brother and mate. He wants the girl and is willing to fight for her. He has very powerful spiritual powers if a mere human is able to do this. They are going to need our help to get to the village.” Chief Togo looked at Sesshomaru, he understood the problem but how to fight it.

 

Chief Togo got an idea, “Sesshomaru, take some warriors with you and see if you can help them, I will be sending help as soon as I gather them.” Sesshomaru bowed and gathered his warrior and left to where his brother was located.

 

~-oOo-~

 

Inuyasha and Kagome were walking with the wolf pack heading towards the village. They were approaching the clearing that Kagome had indicated this human was waiting for them. His grip tightened on his mate as her tail did the same she didn't want to get dragged away from her mate. She didn't want to use too much of her energy before they had the chance to put up the barrier.

 

Inuyasha felt Kagome's grip tighten as they continued to walk he channeled some of his demon energy into his senses looking for the intruder. He sensed him up ahead as his hand lowered to his father knife and held it in his hand but kept it sheath.

 

He tightened his grip more on Kagome as they continued to walk. The attack came so fast that they didn't have time to react. Vines came out of the trees as they ensnared Kagome and tried to pull her away from Inuyasha. Their tails were still wrapped around each other as the vines tried to lift the girl up.

 

Inuyasha held on to his mate as his claws came down and slashed the vines to pieces. Kagome fell into his arms as he held her close protecting her. They were attacked again as more vines were sent towards them and ensnared them both, Inuyasha tried to use his strength to break free but they were too strong.

 

Inuyasha was still holding onto his angel. They were ripped apart in much the same way the god tree and their ancestors did the night they received their powers. Kagome screamed for Inuyasha as she was pulled away from him.

 

The wolves that had been traveling with Kagome and Inuyasha saw them get attacked and rushed in to see if they could help.

 

Jinx seeing her sister get pulled away became enraged. She started to transform into her demon form and then went after her sister. She was not about to lose her again.

 

Jinx jumped into the air as she yelled, “HOWLING WOLF BLADES,” and the shinning blade came out of her tail as she whipped it around sending it towards the vines. It shred them as they released the girl, Kagome landed on the ground in a crouched position as she looked for her mate.

 

She saw as the vines were pulling him away as she yelled, “INUYASHA!!!!” and raced towards him.

 

Inuyasha hearing his beloved calling for him let his demon side take over, he had to protect her. He started to change as his anger grew. Soon the demon Inuyasha appeared and when he did there was nothing left of the vines as he shred them to pieces.

 

He ran towards his mate as more vines made to ensnare her as he jumped and yelled, “IRON REAVER SOUL STEALER!!!” The blades came out of his claws as they cut down the vines. He reached his mate and Kagome encircled her arms around him. She was just glad to be in his arms once again.

 

The wolves had encircled the hanyou's trying to protect them but more vines came out of the trees and ensnared them all. They were fighting with the vines as more came out to attack. The vines rapped themselves around the wolves and pulled them away from the hanyou's they were protecting.

 

Their fight was far from over as the human who had been hiding in the tree let his presence be known. He was a tall man with shoulder length black hair. He was well built and stood slightly taller than Inuyasha. His eyes were as dark as the night as he reached into his shirt and pulled something from within.

 

The human started to laugh as he said; “You might as well give me the girl because I will take her away from you.”

 

Inuyasha had to laugh at the foolish human as he said, “She's my mate and she is staying with me. I will always protect her with my life.”

 

The human just smiled and said, “As you wish.” He threw the seals he held in his hands as they flew towards the hanyou's.

 

Inuyasha seeing this jumped with Kagome in his arms. The seals missed their intended target and impacted on the ground. He landed next to Jinx as he put Kagome down next to her sister. He turned to Jinx and said, “protect Kagome for me while I go and take care of our problem.” Jinx nodded her head that she understood his instructions.

 

He slowly stood and started to walk towards the human as he pulled his fathers knife from its sheath and it grew into a large fang.

 

The human was no longer laughing as he saw the knife transform into something much bigger. He saw the half-breed approaching him, as he got ready to do battle. The girl will be his no matter what the cost. If he had to kill him then so be it.

 

Inuyasha was keeping his eye on the human in front of him; he didn't trust him and he was determined to keep his mate safe. The wolves were growling from their position in the air, they were ensnared and couldn't help protect his mate.

 

Jinx was the only one left that could protect her sister. Kagome looked up from the ground as she stared at her mate about to do battle with this human.

 

Kagome's eyes got wide as she saw the power start to rise in their enemy, he was very powerful, too powerful for her mate to fight on his own. She slowly started to stand as Jinx came to stand next to her and offer her the support she needed.

 

Kagome didn't know what to do even her own powers weren't a match against this human. She knew she would have to help her mate but how. She got an idea, `if I'm stronger as a demon then my powers will be stronger if I use them as a demon. I might have better control of them in that form.' She started to concentrate as she allowed her demon blood to take over her body.

 

Jinx noticed that something was happening to her sister, when she turned her head and looked at her sister she had her head down hiding her eyes. She heard Kagome's blood pulse twice as a gentle wind started to encircle her body.

 

Kagome hair turned silver just like Inuyasha's with blue streaks in it. Her fangs and claws grew longer as her tail got shorter. Her eyes flashed red as her ears moved to the side of her head. When she looked up she was fully transformed into her demon form and she started to glow.

 

Inuyasha and this human were preparing to fight as the human attacked. He moved with lighting speed towards Inuyasha as he held a knife in his hand. Inuyasha quickly dodged the attack as the human quickly stopped and turned to attack again. When he missed a second time he threw his seals at the half-breed and before they reached Inuyasha a shinning pink light blasted them away from him.

 

Inuyasha slowly turned to see where that light had come from and noticed that his mate had turned into her demon form and was holding out her hand in front of her. Kagome saw her mate and smiled as she turned to walk towards him.

 

The human had never seen such power come from anyone before. He had made a mistake in trying to take this girl away from her mate as he saw her walking over to him. He quickly threw his hands in front of him and let go of a powerful beam that headed towards the hanyou's.

 

Inuyasha saw the attack and rushed to his mate side as he shielded her as the attack hit. When the effect of the blast left the area what the human saw made his skin craw. The male had some how raised the fang in front of them and placed a barrier that protected them both. He saw them move, as they both got up unharmed.

 

Sesshomaru had arrived in the clearing as the battle was raging on with a now demon Inuyasha and the human that he had sensed. His brother scent had changed; he was a full demon with more power than he himself possessed. He saw him battling the human with inhuman speed when the seals were thrown at him. A powerful pink light destroyed them before they hit his brother.

 

He looked to see where the blast had come from and was surprised to see a now demon Kagome. Her powers were great as she only used the smallest bit of what she could have used to blast the seals away from her mate. She was walking over to his brother when the human attacked again.

 

He saw the attack hit as his brother reached the girl. When the smoke cleared he was shocked at what he saw, both his brother and his mate had survived the attack as he held his fathers knife in front of him in order to protect them.

 

Inuyasha had reached Kagome in time to protect her, he held up his father's fang and put a barrier around them protecting them from the blast. When the smoke cleared they stood up and he held his mate in his arms. Her eyes were blood red like his as she purred into his chest.

 

He turned his attention to the human and said, “You've made a big mistake in attacking my mate, now you die!” Inuyasha released his hold on his mate as he raised the fang and yelled “WIND SCAR!!”

 

Three bright flashes of light came out of the fang as he swung it down. The light traveled with speed towards the human and when it hit him he screamed in pain but instead of killing him it made him stronger.

 

This human was absorbing the energy blast from his father's fang. Both hanyou's stood there with wide eyes. If he could absorb such energy then they were going to have a ruff time killing him.

 

Inuyasha stepped in front of Kagome to protect her. They didn't see the vines coming from behind when they encircled the girl and pulled her away. Jinx tried to get to her sister but the vines finally succeed in ensnaring her too. She was growling fiercely from her position, not being able to help.

 

Kagome screamed as she was pulled away yet again by the vines, Inuyasha had turned to see his mate getting pulled away from him. He leaped into the air as he landed where she was. His claws tried to cut through the vines but couldn't for some reason they were stronger than before.

 

Every time they attacked this human he got a lot stronger they had to be careful in what they did or it could mean their death. The vines encircled Inuyasha as they tried to pull him away from the girl.

 

Inuyasha was determined to stay with his mate as he was fighting with the vines to release himself from their grasp. The human that had been watching this whole time stepped forward and threw some seals at the half-breed.

 

Kagome saw the seals coming and tried to stop them but the vines held onto her tight, she turned and yelled, “Inuyasha! Look out, behind you!”

 

Chief Togo had arrived at the battle with Miroku, he saw the scene in front of him as he walked up to Sesshomaru.

 

Sesshomaru filled him in on what was going on and he nodded his understanding. He turned to Miroku and said, “Do you think you can be of any help?” Miroku looked at the battle that was playing out then he looked at the human that was battling with his friends.

 

He saw the evil aura that he possessed as he pondered on what to do. He got an idea and then turned to his chief and said, “I think I might be able to help its going to take me a few minutes to prepare.”

 

Chief Togo nodded his head in understanding as Miroku brought his staff in front of him and held it up off the ground. He closed his eyes in concentration as he started to glow. When he was done chanting his spell he turned his staff towards the enemy and released the spell he cast. The spell flew through the air as it made contact with the human. A barrier appeared and encircled the human effectively trapping his power within.

 

Inuyasha had heard Kagome yell, “Inuyasha! Look out, behind you!” when he turned he saw the seals heading straight for him. He tried to move but he couldn't then he felt a great surge of power from within, his mating mark burst into a bright light that engulfed his body as it protected him from the seals. When the seals hit they just disappeared not doing any harm.

 

Inuyasha was now glowing a golden color, when he moved he effectively broke all of the vines that held him. He went over to his mate and released her as well as he brought her closer to him and landed on the ground. The power that was coming from Inuyasha was great. It was a power like no other you could actually see his aura as it glowed surrounding him and his mate in a protective barrier.

 

The human that had been staring at the half-breeds was proud of himself, he had ensnared the girl in his vines and now he was about to finish her mate. He had thrown the seals and was waiting to see the half-breed get destroyed when all of a sudden a bright light engulfed the hanyou's body effectively shielding him.

 

He broke away from the vines that held him with such strength that he couldn't believe his eyes. His eyes grew big as he saw him go over to the girl and release her. They landed on the ground and he was holding her close to him as a golden barrier protected them.

 

He tried to get his vines to ensnare them again but they couldn't break into his barrier. He was getting frustrated when he noticed that a barrier was placed around him effectively blocking his powers from drawing upon the land strength. He looked on in horror as he realized his mistake and he turned to face the person who had cast this spell.

 

He was standing off to the side with his staff raised towards him, they had brought another spiritual leader with them and now he was trapped.

 

Inuyasha stared at the human in front of him as he had dared to hurt him and his mate. It was time to put an end to his madness and he will never bother them again. He brought his fathers fang in front of him and raised it, pointing it as his enemy. He concentrated and put as much energy as he could into the blade but still kept his barrier up to protect his mate.

 

He then fired a golden beam at his enemy as it went straight for him. The human saw the attack coming towards him and he smiled soon he would have more power to fight and get the girl, as he would absorb the blast.

 

What he failed to see was that he was still in the barrier and it effective drained him of all his powers. When the blast hit he screamed in agony. He finally realized what the barrier was and it was too late for him to do anything, as the golden light blasted his body into nothingness never to be seen again.

 

Inuyasha put his fathers knife back in its sheath as he turned to his mate. He held her in his arms as he started to purr and he felt her relax into his embrace. When he looked down his angel had returned and when Kagome looked up she noticed that her Inuyasha had returned as well.

 

The vines had released all of the wolves that had been trapped within and they all landed on the ground safely. They all rushed towards the hanyou's to see if they were all right.

 

Inuyasha and Kagome fell to their knees, as they felt weak from using their energy. Their demon sides had proved that they were up to the task of protecting one another in time of need.

 

Kagome was still in Inuyasha's embrace as she slowly looked up into his golden eyes. She smiled when she saw him and cuddled closer to him as he held her in his embrace. He noticed that everyone was rushing towards them as he brought his mate closer to him to protect her.

 

He had felt Kagome's surge of power that enabled him to effectively block the seals that were aimed at him. She gave him the power he needed to set her free and defeat their enemy. He knew she had over did it and now she was asleep in his arms once again. He knew that they wouldn't be able to raise the barrier today their bodies couldn't take the strain. He started to growl as the first group of people neared them.

 

The wolves were the first to arrive as they formed a circle around Inuyasha as he was growling to keep everyone away.

 

Jinx and Tsa-li transformed into their human form and stood in front waiting for the tribe to arrive. They saw them coming and they knew that Miroku had to be with them for a barrier to be placed around that human that protected their charges.

 

They were glad that they had such wonderful friends that would come to their aid when called upon. As the warriors approached they slowed their pace and then stopped in front of the wolves.

 

Chief Togo stepped forward and said. “How are they? Have they been harmed?”

 

Tsa-li stepped forward and said, “From what we can tell they're fine. Kagome has fallen asleep in Inuyasha's arms which means she has used too much of her energy. He is protecting her so that's a good sign that he is fine as well.” They all sighed as they saw them sitting on the ground as Inuyasha slowly rocked his mate back and forth.

 

Chief Togo turned to Tsa-li and asked, “Do you think he would come to the village with us? At least there we will be able to protect them.”

 

Tsa-li thought about his question and shrugged his shoulders as he said, “I don't know if he would be willing to do that. You know he hates being in the village, he prefers the peaceful surroundings the forest.”

 

They all nodded their heads in agreement but then Tsa-li said, “maybe, I can talk to him, he might be receptive to going if you all promise to leave them alone for the night. They will require a teepee and a sleeping place made of leaves. Do you think you could do this?”

 

Chief Togo's eyes lit up as he turned and barked some orders to some of his men, they turned and rushed back to the village to get things prepared.

 

Then he said, “It will be done by the time they come to the village. The teepee will be the one next to mine so if you bring them there by way of the forest they won't be seen by anyone. They can rest and there will be food placed in the teepee for them to eat.” As Chief Togo finished speaking he bowed slightly and then turned to head back towards his village to make sure all the preparations were made in time for their arrival.

 

Jinx looked at her mate with wide eyes as she saw the warriors leave the area. She approached her mate and said; “Tsa-li do you really think you can convince Inuyasha to go into the village when he hates being around them. You know what they have done in the past, what makes you think that they will change towards them?”

 

Tsa-li sighed as he turned to his mate and said, “They took a big risk in coming here today to aid us. I think they have learned the error of their ways and they want to make up for it. They seem sincere in their desire to keep them safe. Sooner or later Inuyasha is going to have to come out of the forest. For when Kagome starts baring his pups he will not be able to hide any more. He would have to learn how to trust and keep his mate safe.” Jinx heard the logic of his answer but also knew the stubbornness of the male holding her sister.

 

She sighed and said, “Alright but its your funeral if he get mad at you.” Jinx walked away and sat on top of a rock as she watched her mate with interest. Tsa-li was irritated at his mate he had thought that maybe she could at least help convince the hanyou to go to the village, but nooooo she was sitting off to the side waiting to see what would happen.

 

Tsa-li made his way over to Inuyasha, as he approached he heard the growls coming from him telling him to keep his distance from his mate. Tsa-li stopped just a couple of feet away from him and sat on the ground facing him.

 

He looked into Inuyasha's tired eyes and said, “What are you going to do now? You have defeated the enemy and are weak from using all your strength, at this rate you're not going to have any energy left to put up the barrier. If you stay in the forest every time you try to approach Chief Togo's village you are going to get attacked.” Inuyasha winced at the logic of his words he had a point. They have been attacked a lot lately because they had chosen to stay in the forest.

 

Inuyasha looked up from his sleeping mate and said, “What do you think I should do?” Tsa-li heard his question and braced himself, it wasn't going to be easy to convince him of his plan. “I suggest that you stay at Chief Togo's village at least you won't have to travel far and you won't be attacked before you put the barrier in its place.

 

You have to think of Kagome and what she is going through each time you are attacked. She must be kept safe and these attacks are getting more and more frequent. Your opponents are getting stronger and we can use the extra help in protecting you.

 

Once the barrier is raised then we can leave the village and go to a more secluded area of the forest where we can all live in peace and maybe raise our family.”

 

Tsa-li watched the hanyou as he was speaking he saw the frustration, hurt, worry, and determination to keep his mate safe. There was a battle going on inside Inuyasha's head as he pondered what to do. `He's right, I must think about Kagome, without her I won't be able to raise the barrier to protect the land. Without her, my life would be meaningless. I have to protect her and lately I haven't been doing a good job at it.'

 

He sighed and looked up at Tsa-li and said, “Very well, we'll go to the village and stay there only until the barrier is raised. When we accomplish this task I'm taking my mate away from here where we can live in peace.” Tsa-li bowed his head in respect, he understood the sacrifice that he was making but he knew that he must protect the girl and the land.

 

Inuyasha slowly rose to his feet as he brought Kagome with him. He held her close to his chest and then started walking towards the village. They walked the entire way in silence and when they were approaching the village Tsa-li spoke, “if you would follow me they have set up a teepee for you and your mate. We will be able to get to it from the forest, in this way no one will know that you are in the village and you will be left alone. You can rest and there will be food there for you to eat.”

 

Inuyasha nodded his head in response; he wouldn't speak as he followed Tsa-li thru the forest to get to the teepee. Just as Chief Togo had promised the teepee was next to his and there was no one around when Inuyasha emerged from the forest with Kagome in his arms.

 

Inuyasha walked into the teepee, when he looked inside he was surprised at what he saw, the governing chief's have gone out of their way to make it comfortable for him and his mate. There in the middle of the teepee was a nest of leaves much like the nest he and Kagome shared in the god tree.

 

They had built a fire and there was food for them to eat. He walked over to the nest and laid his angel upon the soft leaves as he sat by her. He heard a sound as someone approached and quickly turned to face the danger.

 

He wanted to be left alone and they have yet to do it. They were pushing his patience to the limit and he didn't know how much more he could take.

 

Tsa-li and Jinx entered the teepee to speak to Inuyasha they spotted him over by the nest that the villagers had built for him. He was in a crouched position in front of Kagome defending her.

 

They heard his growls becoming louder as they entered the teepee, they stopped their approach as Tsa-li spoke gently to calm the hanyou down, “We have checked the area and all is secured, we'll be standing guard around the teepee so you don't have to worry about intruders. You may rest with your mate in peace.” They turned around and quickly left the teepee.

 

Inuyasha didn't back down from his defensive position until he was sure that no one would approach the teepee.

 

Kagome slowly opened her eyes as she heard her mate growling at something. She heard Tsa-li voice she understood bits and pieces of what he was saying, as she was still pretty much out of it.

 

She felt tired from the fight with that human who wanted to take her away. She heard Jinx and Tsa-li leave the teepee and heard her mate still growling. She gently called for him, “Inu… Inuyasha.”

 

Inuyasha heard Kagome calling for him and he quickly went to her side. He laid down next to her and held her in his arms as he started to purr to calm and soothe his mate.

 

Kagome wrapped her arms around his chest as she nuzzled her mate under his chin. She breathed in his scent and heard his purr, which always seemed to soothe her.

 

She looked up and saw the worry in his eyes as she said, “Where are we?”

 

He winced at her question and then answered, “We're in the village, I came here so we wouldn't be attacked trying to come here in the morning to raise the barrier.

 

Tsa-li said that we would be protected here for the night. They have provided us with this teepee and there is a fire and food if you're hungry.”

 

Kagome gently pulled away from his embrace so she could sit up. When she was sitting she looked around the teepee and noticed everything that the villagers had done for them.

 

Now Kagome understood what was bothering Inuyasha as she reached for him and brought him in her arms to comfort his hurting soul. He never really liked staying in the village and she knew he was hurting. He was confused and didn't understand why they had done this for them. She held him against her chest as a mother would hold her child as he wrapped his arms around her waist.

 

Kagome sighed and then spoke in a gentle voice, “Inuyasha, I understand what you are feeling, for a long time they have rejected you, called you names, and hurt you when you were young.

 

You don't know who to trust or who your friends are, now that things are different. They are showing you the respect that you have never received from them. They're worried for your safety and they wish to protect you. It's not uncommon for this to happen.

 

Once people realize the pain they had caused others they try their best to fix it. It is their way of saying they are sorry for what they have done. You must learn how to trust again. I know it will take time and I will help you.”

 

Inuyasha was hearing Kagome's words it touched a very deep part of his soul. What she was saying made sense and it was exactly how he was feeling. He knew it was going to take time for him to trust again but it was hard, these feelings were new to him and he didn't know how to understand them.

 

He held her closer to him as her arms went tighter around his head and shoulder. He loved the feeling he was getting from his angel, she knew how to comfort and soothe this soul. It amazed him how she always knew what to do to make him calm.

 

Kagome reached up with her hand and started to scratch his ear. She heard the moan that escaped his lips as he completely relaxed in her arms. She smiled as she heard his purr coming from his chest and she drew him closer to her as she continued to scratch. He was completely relaxed and was falling asleep in her arms.

 

Kagome held her mate in her arms as he slept. Her heart ached for him; she knew what he was going through for she had felt the same thing not to long ago. When she had lost her mother and was left alone in this world. He had come along and saved her from a lonely life and offered her his love and protection.

 

He had to work hard to get her to trust him and he was glad when she did. She had stood by him when he was tested to protect and love her and will continue to do so for as long as she lived. She loved him deeply more than he would ever know.

 

Kagome heard a noise come from outside and she knew who it was before she entered the teepee. When Jinx entered the teepee she was happy to see Kagome awake and a sleeping Inuyasha in her arms.

 

She started to come closer to her sister but Kagome held up her hand to stop her as Inuyasha started to growl. Kagome massaged his ear and he quieted down as he continued to sleep holding her a little tighter.

 

Jinx smiled and then pointed toward the food that was cooking on the fire. Kagome nodded her head yes that she would love to have some food. Jinx went to get her some food and put enough on the plate to feed the both of them knowing that her sister would get the over protective hanyou to eat.

 

They had a problem though how to give Kagome the food without the hanyou waking up and attacking anyone who approached his mate.

 

Kagome closed her eyes in concentration as she reached out and got the food from Jinx's hand. It floated over to her and landed neatly next to her. When Kagome opened her eyes Jinx just stared at her in awe she never knew her sister could do that as Kagome raise a finger to her lips as in saying, “don't tell anyone.” Jinx nodded and left the teepee so she could eat and later get some rest.

 

Kagome started to eat the food that Jinx had gotten for her; it was hot and warm as it reached her empty stomach. She didn't know that she was that hungry as she continued to eat. She took a piece of meat and waved in front of her mates nose. She watched as his nose twitch from side to side as he took in its aroma.

 

She giggled when his senses were picking up the scent of the food that was dangled in front of his nose. His eyes slowly opened as he saw the meat that his mate was offering him.

 

He rapped his lips around her fingers as he licked the juices off them before he released her. The food tasted good and he was hungry, as his mate had figured. He got up and they ate together in the silence of the teepee. When they had their fill Kagome cleaned up the mess they had made and they laid down together in the nest.

 

She cuddled into her mates arms as his tail wrapped around her to keep her warm. They fell into a deep sleep for the first time on the ground away from the god tree. It was a strange feeling to do this for they both missed the comfort the tree gave them.

 

Jinx had peeked in the teepee a while later to make sure everything was all right when she saw her sister and her mate cuddled together in the nest, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

 

She walked over to her mate and sat next to him as she said, “they are finally asleep and they have eaten which is a good sign all around. They should sleep for the rest of the night.” Her mate nodded his understanding of her words as they too cuddled together on the ground as they kept guard over the sleeping hanyou's.

 

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