InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lost and Found ❯ Guilt ( Chapter 11 )

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Lost and Found

Chapter 11- Guilt

Previously in the last chapter

“I'm sorry Kagome, I couldn't protect her from Naraku, I'm sorry!!” he actually let tears escape his eyes as he emphasised his failure.

Kagome didn't hesitate to hug him and reassure.

“No Inuyasha, that's what he does he tricks people, don't worry we'll get her back.”

To Inuyasha that wasn't the case. He already failed her and Kagome by letting her get captured.

He cleared his tears and stood up holding Kagome bridal style, “C'mon let's head out and find her.” He said sternly.

They gathered their things quickly and left their campsite to find their little shin'yuu

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She was still struggling in the arms of the stranger.

“Let me go!” she demanded

The man laughed, “Oh no, I have special plans for you. Your filfty mother and father will pay for what they've done with your freedome and life!” he said eerily calm

She processed what he said, “NO!!

For days they ran themselves ragged following the heartbroken hanyou and his mate. They had been hot on the trail until it had rained yesturday. Now they only knew that the scent had been directed to the south so that was exactly where they were going to go.

Everyone was tired as they had been going non-stop that day to reach the south as quick as they could. Kagome knew that Kirara and Inuyasha were tiring out by the time that darkness started to set in.

“Inuyasha, I know you don't want to stop but your so tired”

”I'm not tired” he objected weakly

Kagome hugged him around his chest from where she was sitting on his back. She was very worried and knew he was lying.

“Please…I know your worried about Kinkijo, so am I. But it doesn't do her any good if we can't fight.”

Inuyasha's face displayed no reaction exept determination. He had to save his daughter, but Kagome was right. He slowed to a stop when he reached a clearing. When Kagome sucessfully slid off him he practically collapsed where he stood.

The others weren't as tired as Kirara and Inuyasha so they went to gather wood, water, and mostly to give Kagome time to talk to the hanyou. He quickly let his legs buckle so that he could rest and Kagome sat down next to him and gave him a kiss on the cheek.

“I'm very proud of you Inuyasha.” Kagome said

He turned to her with a look that asked if she was delerious. He gave a snort of forced laughter.

“How can you say that? I'm the one that let you and Kinkijo down. I'm the one that failed to save and prevent her from being captured!”

Kagome was silent for a moment before hugging him effectionatly.

“You didn't let me or her down, the only way you could do that was if you never tried to protect her or to save her. Please don't blame yourself…” she said before kissing him.

Inuyasha earnestly kissed her back, starting to feel a little better.

The others chose to walk in at this moment, but the involved couple took no notice. They were happily caught up in their moment.

“Ahem” Shippou interupted smiling.

Inuyasha and Kagome broke abruptly apart and they were both blushing like mad, and Inuyasha was glaring at Shippou for ruining their moment.

No one said anything as Kagome and Sango prepared the ramen until Shippou moved from his mothers side to go to Inuyasha. Much to the hanyous surprise the kitsune climbed into his lap and cuddled against his stomach.

Inuyasha was taken aback by Shippou's sudden display of needing comfort.

“Inuyasha…we're going to get her back right?” he asked worriedly

Inuyasha sighed, now he knew what the kit's problem was.

“Yeah kit we will, don't worry. I'll make sure your all safe” he promised

To everyone's surprise Inuyasha started stroking Shippou's hair pulling him into a deep and comforted sleep.

As soon as Shippou was asleep, Kagome walked over with the prepared dinner and handed it to Inuyasha before carefully taking Shippou and placing him in her bedroll. She made sure Shippou was tucked in before heading back to her mate.

Sitting down next to him she smiled at him.

“What are you smiling at me like that for?” he asked

Kagome beamed her happiness at Inuyasha..

“That was sweet Inuyasha, you really did a great job calming and reassuring Shippou.”

Inuyasha smirked his casual smirk and leaned more against the tree he had been sitting against while he began eating his ramen with the rest of the group

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The next day the team had once again continued with their journey in the early hours of the morning and entered the south soon after. The land was practically barren with all the dead plants and trees. There was no sign of animal life or demon for that matter, they were either long gone or killed, most likely.

They slowed down once they entered the dead heap of land, being carefull of any dangers that might come their way.

Inuyasha stopped and sniffed carefully along the way to make sure how close they were to Naraku's castle. However the strong smell of pine and honeysuckle reached his nose.

“Hello brother” Sesshoumaru said calmly

Inuyasha turned to face his brother and stood defiantly, “Sesshoumaru” he said in acknoledgement

“These lands are filled with evil and death and is no place for chilren to be.” he said.

Sesshoumaru looked around and saw only the regular travelers of his brothers group.

“Tell me hanyou, where is my niece”

He watched as his brothers face fell and looked to the forest floor.

“She's not here…She's been captured” he said regretfully

The taiyoukai's face hardened at the news of his only neice in the clutches of Naraku. He threw a scowl that was so cold that it made everyone in his presence flinch.

“Foolish hanyou, how can you be so ignorant as to let your own pup get captured.” He sneered

Inuyasha sighed and immiediatly put on a cold façade that made him look like Sesshoumaru himself.

“C'mon guys we got a while to go before we reach the castle.” he said.

His tone was dead and cold as he kneeled in front of Kagome. At first she didn't move, but reluctantly got onto his back giving a grimace to Sesshoumaru before her mate took off with Kirara and the others following.

After a few moments nothing happened until a flash of white appeared beside Kagome and Inuyasha. Sesshourmaru was following them? Kagome opened her mouth to ask what he was doing when he beat her to it.

“I will accompany you to ensure the safety of my niece.” he stated

Kagome and Inuyasha accepted his choice and gave him a curt nod as they ran forward. Inuyasha knew they were getting close as the smell of death and decay got stronger.

They stopped at the top of the hill and everyone except for the brothers let a gasp past their lips.

A castle as dark as the night stood high in the sky emitting the heart of the fowl scent. The buzzing of Naraku's poisonous bee's could be herd. A dark purple glow was emitted around the castle.

“It looks like a barrier of some sort” Kagome said

They approached the powerful barrier until they couldn't get any further.

“How are we supposed to get inside?” Shippou asked

He directed his question at the two brothers who looked thoughtful.

“This Sesshoumaru is unsure, Naraku's barrier is very powerful.”

Inuyasha rolled his eyes and started to mock his brother as if they were still little kids

“Well this Inuyasha thinks you should stop being stupid and help me break this thing down!” he said

“Are you mocking me dear brother because your immitation is as pathetic as you are.” Sesshoumaru sneered

“Why you…”

As the brothers continued to bicker, Kagome rolled her eyes and stood closer to the barrier. Softly placing her hand on the barrier, she closed her eyes and concentrated on the magic surrounding it.

The purple of the barrier fused with the pure white and pink flares of miko energy and fought for dominance. Kagome struggled for a moment but in the end the purity of her powers won over the darkness of the barrier.

Kagome put her hand down and smiled before continuing on, leaving the others behind.

“How was she able to bypass the strength of the barrier” asked a confused taiyoukai

Inuyasha's eyes sofened as he turned to his brother, “nothing gets between a mother and child”

Inuyasha ran to catch up to Kagome with the rest of the group behind him. They went as stealthy and quickly as possible and reached the castle gates. The buzzing of Naraku's bees got louder and they became alarmed as Kagome stiffined and said.

“He's coming”