InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Love, Interrupted ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

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

Ryouya settled back against the wall of his small, meager hut, closed his eyes and sighed. His one minion had reported back that the demon slayer had been brought down with an arrow. Ryouya's arrow. He had worked hard at creating the poison that laced the arrow tip. His potion involved herbs from the Southern Lands ... and these herbs could be found no where else, he had learned. Oh, the poison could easily be mistaken for another type of poison mixture that had a local herbal antidote, if the person testing the poison had enough knowledge. That was the beauty of this poison - the only antidote that existed was an herb located in the far southern tip of Nihon. The demon slayer would remain in her undead state for eternity unless the antidote could be discovered.
'Fat chance of that ever happening.' he thought to himself.
Ryouya rubbed his belly absentmindly. He was hungry. Very hungry. He hadn't eaten a solid meal since he left on his quest. He decided now would be a perfect time to eat a hearty meal. Yes, he would attack the nearest village ... the animals and people would make a delicious celebration meal. He picked up his spear and sword as he prepared for the attack. His mind drifted back to his intended, Mai, and how he missed her. He couldn't wait until he finally had his lands to build a home for his beloved. He would make her proud, yes he would. His mind then drifted to his next plan of attack ... that strange priestess that gave Inuyasha his unusual strength. She would be the next to go ... but, how would he do it? He decided his next plan of action was to have his minions examine this priestess a little more carefully.
'Ahhh, that was enough thinking for the day.' he thought, as he rubbed his temples, 'Thinking to hard hurts my head.'
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The nighttime typhoon subsided in early morning. Inuyasha rubbed his eyes to clear his vision and sniffed the air. All he could pick up was the scent of the wet ground and flowers. He tried not to worry. He knew Kagome was resourceful.
'She probably found a village to take shelter. The villagers wouldn't turn her away like they would me.' he thought.
Hopping down from the tree, he continued his journey towards Jineji's farm. He hoped he would meet her on the way back from her trip. He felt strangely calm .. why was he not worried about her? Nearing the border of Mushashi, he paused. That was Kagome's scent he was picking up! He raised his nose in the air and sniffed deeply. The castle! Her scent was eminating from the castle town of the local daimyo.
'She took shelter at the castle town, huh?' he thought, as he turned and headed to the town's entrance, 'At least she's safe.'
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Kagome awoke to a beautiful sunrise. As she dressed, the princess' maid arrived with breakfast for her and Kirara. She looked at the food. The amount was much larger than the previous night's food. On one of the trays, she noticed a small bouquet of liliies with a note,
"My beautiful priestess, Kagome. I would very much enjoy your company for a walk around the castle grounds. I want to show you my kingdom ... a kingdom which could be yours one day should you want it. I am in love with you, my sweet Kagome, and would desire nothing more than to give you the world on a platter, which I can do. Please say yes by joining me in the castle garden after you eat your fill. Your lord, Genichi."
Kagome read and re-read the letter. Genichi was ... interested in her? Kagome kneeled on the pillow as she began to eat. Her mind wandered,
'Genichi is handsome and kind but he is a warrior in every sense of the word.' she thought, 'He brags of his conquests and his riches. Any woman in her right mind would desire to be with him and be set for life. But, I'm not in my right mind. I have school and exams, and I cross over between two worlds and ... and ... ' she sighed, 'I am hopelessly in love with Inuyasha. Even if he doesn't desire me, I still promised to stay by him ... and I will.' Kagome closed her eyes and clapped her hands together, "No man will take me away from Inuyasha's side!" she exclaimed to thin air.
Kagome finished her meal and, picking up Kirara, she headed for the castle garden. Best to let the lord down nice and easy and get it over with. Plus, she had to return to Sango with the medicine. After asking some vassels for directions, she exited a door and into what can only be described as Wonderland. The gardens were filled with flowers of all sorts ... what seemed like millions of them. Beautiful trees dotted the manicured lawns. She was sure she had only seen such images in her dreams.
"My lady, I am so happy that you could join me." came a strong male voice behind her.
Kagome turned and nearly fell into the handsome lord's arms,
"I...I am so sorry, my lord." stammered Kagome, blushing.
The young lord laughed, "No ... no ...it's my fault to have startled you. But, my lovely Kagome, you may fall into my arms at any time." he said with a twinkle and a wink.
Kagome blushed again and then realized the lord had offered her his arm. She didn't know why, but she found herself accepting it and smiling,
'Wait. Wait.' she thought to herself, 'I shouldn't be doing this. I love Inuyasha.'
Even though she berated herself inside, Kagome found herself strolling beside the young, handsome lord as they strolled the gardens. She discovered he wasn't as brash and cocky as she had originally thought, when she discovered his love for the art of horticulture. He also surprised her by telling her he was a fabulous chef. Kagome found herself enthralled by his voice, locked into his eyes, lured to his lips ...when suddenly the young man who was beside her was suddenly flat on his back ...
"Bastard! What the fuck do you think you are doing to my Kagome?"
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Miro ku rubbed his head in anger, worry and frustration.
'What in the seven hells is taking them so long?' he thought, frantically.
Shippou had decided to join some young village children for a game, at Kaede's behest. His frantic worrying was doing Miroku absolutely no good. Kaede had changed the water but, was then needed to aid a village woman giving birth. Miroku didn't want to leave his fiancee, but nature was forcing him otherwise. Exiting the hut, he found a clump of trees. Lifting his robes, he began to urinate, when suddenly, severe pain rendered his right hand useless,
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" he screamed in pain, as he clutched his right wrist, his early need forgotten.
In horror, he stared as a section of his right hand swirled black and formed ...
"NO ... NO...IT ... IT CAN'T BE!" he cried.