InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Love, Interrupted ❯ Chapter 5 ( Chapter 5 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

The storm raged all around, rain pouring relentlessly, lightening flashing and thunder booming as the wind whipped the trees into a frenzy. Kagome watched the powerful storm from the safety of the huge castle she had taken refuge in, thanks to the young maiden, who had introduced herself as Tsukiko, princess of the house of Matsushita, the local daimyo of Musashi.
As Kagome relaxed in the luxurious room, Tsukiko entered with a young maid who carried a tray of food,
"Lady Kagome. Some dinner for you. I hope you find it satisfactory."
"Lady Tsukiko, I know it will be delicious. Thank you for the lodging and food." Kagome said, as she bowed to her hostess.
"Lady Kagome, may I ask why you travel with a demon?" Tsukiko asked, pointing to Kirara.
"She is my friend and battle companion. She will not hurt humans, if that is what you are afraid of."
"Battle companion? You are a warrior priestess? I have only heard of such things in legends."
"I don't care to battle, but I was forced to fight. I fought beside my friends, a demon slayer, a monk, a fox demon child, this demon cat and a half-demon warrior." Kagome told her.
The princess looked enthralled at Kagome's story,
'How exciting that must be!' she thought.
Kagome told the young princess some of her stories as the rain continued to batter the houses and castle. When the storm seemed to slow, Kagome decided then would be a good time to try to get back to Kaede's village and the injured Sango. Tsukiko tried to dissuade her,
"My lady, it is such a fierce storm. I fear for your safety. Please, stay until morning. When the storm subsides, your journey will be safer."
"Lady Tsukiko, I appreciate you fearing for my safety. But, my friend, the demon slayer, was seriously injured and needs this herbal remedy quickly. I must go." said Kagome.
Lady Tsukiko gave up trying to change the young priestess' mind and left the room. Kagome gathered her few belongings and headed out with Kirara. Preparing to head out the front door of the castle, she was stopped once again,
"Young priestess, please stop." called a young man from behind her.
Kagome stopped and turned. She didn't need another distraction. She needed to get back to Sango. And Inuyasha,
'You idiot' she chastised herself, 'He ran away from you. He's not interested.'
'But, he did vow to protect me.' she heard her other voice say, 'If you aren't there, he'll coming searching for you.'
Kagome faced the voice. A very well-built, handsome young samurai approached her. She couldn't help but smile at him. Surely, he made many a girl swoon,
"Yes? What do you want?" she asked sweetly.
The young man stopped in his tracks. His sister had told him about the young warrior priestess who insisted on traveling in this vicious storm. He didn't expect her to be so beautiful. His eyes moved over her. The young maiden was dressed in a very strange kimono that was extremely short. He had never seen such an outfit, but then he had never seen a woman. Surely, the dress must be part of her culture. He bowed deeply to her as he took her hand,
"My lady. I implore you. Please do not go out in this storm. I do so fear for your safety."
"My lord, I have to go. My friend is in dire need ..."
"My lady. What good will you do your friend if you are injured or, worse yet, killed in this storm."
Kagome thought about this. In her rush to return to Sango's side, she had not considered her own safety.
"Ok. I'll stay until the storm passes. But then I must leave."
"Thank you for reconsidering, my lady. You will not regret your decision."
The samurai took Kagome's hand and led her into the main area of the castle. As they walked, the young samurai told her he was Lord Genichi, son of the daimyo. He told her stories of his conquests in the fields in his father's army, sure that he would impress her, as he did other young maidens. Kagome listened and smiled, but that was as far as her interest went. The young man came off as cocky and brass, just like Inuyasha, but unlike Inuyasha, the lord was proud of his human death toll. This disgusted Kagome to no end.
Wanting to make her leave, Kagome excused herself from the young warrior's company, saying she was more tired than she realized and wanted to retire for the night. Kagome rushed to the room Princess Tsukiko had taken her to and closed the shojo behind her. Breathing a sigh of relief, she sat down on her futon as Kirara curled up beside her. Great Kami, she couldn't wait until tomorrow.
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The young lord watched Kagome walked away from him. His eyes watched her body move under her skimpy kimono. He sighed. The priestess was beautiful. She would make a wonderful princess. He decided he must discover more about her. He turned and walked down the hall, smiling a goofy smile.
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Inuyasha raced through the rain. He had picked up Kagome's scent for a while, but then lost it. He figured Kirara had taken to the air.
Sitting in a tree, trying decide his next step, he felt sharp prick in his neck. Slapping his neck, he pulled his hand away as Myouga fell onto his hand,
"Lord ..Inuyasha ... I ...was ...worried ... about ...you."
"It's you, Myouga!" Inuyasha exclaimed, "Where have you been hiding out?"
"My lord, that is not important. Your blood has changed, my lord. Has anything happened to you recently?"
Inuyasha looked at the old flea,
"Well, yea, maybe you can answer me a question, Myouga."
"What is it, my lord?"
"Myouga, my body has been reacting strangely around Kagome. Whenever she's near, my private part gets hard and I have to ..."
Myouga giggled, which earned him a squishing pinch,
"My ... lord ... please ..."
"Don't ridicule me, Myouga."
"I'm not, master. Honestly. Actually, master, what is happening to you is quite common. Your demon side has decided it wants to mate. You react around that way around Kagome because your demon side has decided she is the one for you. It is that simple."
"Simple? Nothing is ever that simple. I still don't quite understand, Myouga."
"Master, ever since your demon blood had a taste of freedom it will surface whenever it feels the need to survive. Mating is simply another form of survival ... the need to procreate, as you will."
"HMPH! I can't create anything, Myouga. Half-demons aren't capable of creating offspring. You know that." spat Inuyasha.
"Your body doesn't know that. And, besides, trying is all the fun!" snickered Myouga.
"Creepy bug!" said Inuyasha, flinging Myouga out into the rain.
Reluctantly, Inuyasha settled himself on the tree branch, the rain soaking his clothes and hair, mixing with his tears on his face.
'Mate with Kagome? I've never heard of anything so ridiculous. She would never have me as a mate.' he thought, sadly.
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Back at Kaede's village, the monk peered out into the rain,
"Lady Kaede, I see no sign of Kagome or Inuyasha. I hope all is well."
"Miroku, you should be worrying more about the young tajiya. I am sure that Kagome and Inuyasha are fine." said the old miko, as she removed the cloth from Sango's forehead and rewet the cloth and wrung ot out,
'Inuyasha. Kagome. Please be ok.' the miko thought to herself, a thought echoed by the monk and young fox demon.