InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ New Girl, New Danger, New Love ❯ A Plague of Love Pt. 1 ( Chapter 9 )

End of flashback

Hitome laughed at the old times. She missed Kimiko dearly. Kim was Hitome’s best friend since she was little. They met at the park when Kimiko was making mud pies and Hitome wanted to help. Hitome felt a tear come down. She quickly wiped it away. Then, she held the flute close to her. Come to think of it, she hadn’t played in years. She brought it to her lips and started to play. When she played it, all the little animals and harmless demons came to her to hear her play. Then, she started to walk toward the west, into Sesshoumaru’s territory.
Luckily for her, Sesshoumaru was out. Unexpectedly, the reason he was out was because he was looking for her. He was fascinated in the way she wouldn’t even show a little bit of fear. He wanted to know why was this happening. I must find this girl without entering my brother’s territory, thought Sesshoumaru. He looked left, right, up, down, but just couldn’t find her. He floated back to the west on his demonic cloud. Once he hit his territory, he smelled a strange, but intriguing smell. It smelled familiar. He followed the smell. Once he caught up with its owner, he stayed behind a couple of feet. The cloud desalted and he stealthily walked behind her. She was very aware of him behind her. She kept walking until she stopped in front of a tree. He stopped too. He was confused, although it didn’t show.
“Why did you stop?” he said more than asked.
“Why do you care?” she said.
“That was very interesting.” She turned to face him.
“Thanks.” He moved closer, smelling her sweet scent again. She blushed. She then smiled at him. His heart lurched. What is this? He thought. Why do I feel attracted to her? She tried to control herself also. Why do I feel drawn to him? She thought. I know he looks like an angel, but threes something else. His eyes flickered some emotion. She caught it and smiled.
“What?”
“Nothing.” Her third eyes read his mind. ‘That’s really odd,’ he thought. ‘My emotions never seep out that easily. And I know you’re prying my mind, ningen.’ She nodded. Then, she heard a very familiar voice call out for her and Sesshoumaru.
“Hitome!” he yelled. Guess who it was? “Hitome, where are you? Sesshoumaru! If you did anything to her, I kill you!” Yep! It was none other than Inuyasha. Hitome wanted to find him, but didn’t know how to locate him since his voice echoed everywhere. She could use his scent, but she had a cold. Then, her flute pulsated. She stared at it. Then, it pulled it self up to her lips. She blew into it and saw that an area of the forest glowed. She stopped playing, and it died down. She brought to her lips and started to play a tune, which lit the path to Inuyasha. She began to walk down the path. Sesshoumaru accompanied her. She heard Inuyasha’s voice get louder as they walked. Once they were right in front of him, she continued to play and Sesshoumaru protected her. Inuyasha grew angry and started to fight. Hitome continued to play until there was going to be a death blow from Inuyasha. A Wind Scar! Hitome heard it and her eyes went wide. When that happened, she played a high note on her flute which scent a strong wave out, which stopped the attack. “What the! What happened?” Hitome was in too mush shock to understand what was happening too. She walked back words into the forest. Inuyasha turned his head to her. “Hitome?” She then, made a sprint to anywhere that was far away. “What did I do?”
“She’s shocked,” said Sesshoumaru.
“Why’s that?”
“She blocked your attack when her flute squeaked. She is confused and wants to figure it out herself. That is why she ran away from you.” Inuyasha then made a sprint in the direction Hitome went. Sesshoumaru, of course, got there first. He knew that she was in the area, just not really sure of the correct location. That’s because she hid her scent. Then, he jumped up into a tree to find her there.
“Go away,” she said softly. He stood there staring. She looked up.” Didn’t you hear me? I said, GO AWAY! Leave Me Alone!” He still stood there. Her eyes filled with tears. “Fine. If you won’t move, then I will. She started to walk past him, when he caught her hand. She turned and looked at him. He still had his emotionless stare on. She tried to get her hand back from him, but it just was not working. Then, unexpectedly, he pulled her into a hug. Her eyes were wide open. (A/N: In this story, Sesshoumaru has both arms.) He held her tight. What is this? She thought. The almighty Sesshoumaru, hugging a lower ranked demon? What is this? She then wrapped her arms around him and buried her face in his clothes. Then, Inuyasha finally found her and saw that she was in Sesshoumaru’s arms. What is this feeling that I’m experiencing? Hitome turned her head and saw Inuyasha standing and watching Sesshoumaru and her. Inuyasha bowed his head in what looked like defeat.
“I’ll leave you two alone,” he said. He turned to leave.
“Matte, Inuyasha!” yelled Hitome. He turned around, but tried to keep his balance when Hitome ran into his arms. He looked at her. She was shaking. He held her close. “Gomen neh, Inuyasha. I didn’t mean for you to get upset.”
“It’s okay.” Then, they released from the hug and smiled. He wiped away a tear and licked it. Hitome giggled.
“What did you wish for?” He bumped his head against hers.
“For you to stop crying.” Her smile brightened. He turned around for her to get on his back. She shook her head.
“Nah, I think I’ll walk.”
“Would like some assistance on that journey back to your camp?” asked Sessohumaru. (Gasp! He asked. I know. Sesshoumaru is not going to be the cold hearted bastard all the time in this fic. ) Inuyasha was confused.
“You never accompany anybody,” said Inuyasha. “Everybody accompanies you.” They started arguing, well Inuyasha started arguing about it while Sesshoumaru laid some side remarks about Inuyasha’s behavior. Hitome smiled and shook her head. She then lifted the flute to her mouth and played a tune. The animals followed just like before, with birds sitting on her shoulders. Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha stopped arguing and followed her. She felt their presence and smiled despite herself. She started to sway her head to the beat she created.
Back at camp, Kagome sensed Hitome, Inuyasha, and Sesshoumaru arriving. Ses... Sesshoumaru! thought Kagome. What is he doing with Inuyasha? Why aren’t they fighting? She ran out of the camp to meet them when she heard the music. What’s this music? She swayed her head a bit to the tune. Then, Hitome put the flute down and smiled at Kagome. She ran over to Kagome to greet her.
“Hey, Kagome,” she said. Kagome smiled and nodded then looked past her to Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru.
“That’s all this?” she asked. Inuyasha arched his eyebrow and then looked to see Sesshoumaru.
“O, him?” he said. “He’s just following me.”Sesshoumaru scoffed.
“I was simply returning Hitome to you,” he said. Kagome’s eyes widened. She didn’t expect him to say that. She bowed.
“Arigatou, Sesshoumaru,” she said. “Thank you for returning her.” Sesshoumaru tried to keep from gripping Kagome by the throat.
“Lord Sesshoumaru, ningen.” Hitome rolled her eyes.
“Lord Sesshoumaru,” she said, “ Sesshoumaru, Sesshy...”
“Fluffy..” Inuyasha coughed out. Sesshoumaru tensed a bit. He grabbed Inuyasha by the collar and growled.
“What did you say, half breed?” he said. Inuyasha smirked.
“You heard me. Unless you’ve gone deaf.” Sesshoumaru growled louder and pushed Inuyasha against a tree.
“You WILL address me with authority.” Inuyasha chuckled.
“Still the same, I see. You’re still mean and deaf when it comes to your name and only fluffy when someone you like comes into view.” Sesshoumaru’s eyes flashed red. His hand was adjacent of Inuyasha’s throat. Then, I flute was heard and Sesshoumaru flew back. All you heard was a big grunt and a groan afterwards. Hitome groaned also and ran over to him.
“Gomenasai, Sesshoumaru-sama,” she said. “I just didn’t want you two to fight.” Sesshoumaru tried to stand, but fell right back down. Hits ankle was sprained. He snarled in disgust until there was a hand in front of his face. He traced it up to the face and saw Hitome. “I guess that push did more damage than I intended.” He turned his head.
“I don’t need any help,” he said. “Besides, I am way too heavy for you to carry.” Hitome frowned.
“Don’t underestimate me. I can lift you.” She offered her hand again and he brushed it off again. He tried to stand again and fell. She offered again.
“I do not need your assistance.” Hitome knew he was getting agitated and like that about him.
“Fine.” Hitome straightened up. “I’ll just be over there minding my own business. Just call me when you need me.” Hitome walked over to the tree beside Sesshoumaru’s and jumped up to the first branch.”She looked over to the well. She looked at it and snorted. ‘What’s so special about that stupid waste of stone?’ Then, Inuyasha and Kagome waved goodbye to Miroku, Sango and Shippou. Then, they jumped in and there was a burst of energy that came out. ‘O yeah. That’s why. It’s the transport from this era to the other.’ Hitome sighed and then looked up to see the sun. Hitome frowned and climbed up the tree to the top and then looked out. Wow. It’s amazing up here! She shivered a little when there was a breeze. She since she was quarter youkai, she was immune to the weather like ningen, but on certain nights, she was just like any other youkai. Hitome then sighed. I wonder how how dad and Kagira are doing. Heh. She’s probably throwing a no stepdaughter party. And if she is, dad will have to buy more food since she is as a big as a house with my baby brother inside her. Dad said he’ll be a hanyou. I wonder if Kagira wanted an abortion when she heard the news. I wonder if dad even spilled the beans about us. You know what? I just noticed that I haven’t been back for at least two to three weeks now. Maybe I’ll ask Kags to go through the well with me. But, Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru may fight while I’m gone.
I promise I won’t, Sesshoumaru thought to Hitome. She gasped. Um... I need...um...you know. Hitome smirked.
Help? She giggled. She jumped down and walked towards him. He was now sitting against the tree.
“You know you could’ve just told me instead of invading my thoughts,” said Hitome.
“Your mind is open to the world if anyone would want to listen to it,” said Sesshoumaru. “I also do not say things that show that I’m weak.”
“What ever.” She outstretched her hand and waited for him to take it. Once he took it, he pulled her down to his level. Hitome frowned. “What are you doing?” He situated her in his lap.
“I just wanted to watch the sunset and you were in my way.” Hitome snorted. She tried to get out of his grasp, but he had a tight grip. She gave in.
“Hey. There’s a great view on top of that tree. We could go see it if you don’t mind me assisting you.” He was about to protest when she had him on his feet in a second. Her arm was around his waist and his arm was around her shoulders. He looked over to the tree and mentally shook his head. She was about to jump when he created his cloud and floated to the top of the tree. “How’d you do that?”
“You focus your mind on flight and the cloud is merely an illusion.” He stepped onto the branch that Hitome sat on before.
“You’re so going to teach me that later.” She put him to sit down. She took a deep breath and smelled the pine trees. “See? Perfect vieeeeeeeyyyooouuu!” He had her between his legs again. Once there, she didn’t struggle much. She knew that it was useless to move for he was a taiyoukai who could easily kill her if wanted. He held her close so that her scent would tickle his nose. Why is her scent so intoxicating? He thought. She would’ve heard it and nudged him in the ribs if it wasn’t for the fantastic view. She was very aware that she was between his legs, but didn’t care that much for she was able to have the strength that she was searching for. He relaxed his arms a bit and watched the sunset with her. When it was over, Hitome arose and stretched. “That was a good sunset.” Sesshoumaru didn’t say anything he just watched “Um...don’t you think so, Sesshoumaru-sama?” He wasn’t listening. Does she want to be away from this badly? Hitome had a confused expression. “Sesshoumaru-sama?” He still didn’t answer. She giggled a bit before saying his nickname. “Fluffy?” He snapped out of his daze.
“What did you say?” He started to rise from his seat. Hitome put her hands on her hips to show that she wasn’t afraid.
“You heard me. I don’t like to repeat myself.” Sesshoumaru stopped walking for second before continuing while chuckling. (Awkward isn’t it?)
“My ½ brother is starting to rub off on you. It’s amazing how his short temper hasn’t developed on you.” She blushed. He stepped closer until his body heat met hers. She stepped back a bit and looked down.
“Hey! Your ankles better.” She tried to stop the feeling in her stomach.
“Youkai- full youkai that is- heal faster than other types.” He stepped closer. She came to the edge of the branch and was about to jump when he wrapped his arms around her waist. His warm breath coursed down her face, making her shiver. She blushed furiously. She didn’t want to be in this position, but for some reason it felt right. She was about to make a comment when Sesshoumaru claimed her lips. He licked her lips and deepened whenever she made a sigh of pleasure. He was begging for entrance into her mouth to explore. She didn’t understand his gestures that he was making. He then whined, purred and growled. That caught her off guard and she gasped in shock. He plunged into her cavern, making sure to memorize every part. She melted in his embrace. She felt security and comfort in his arms. He held her close, daring himself to let go so he could see her face. Finally, they released. Sesshoumaru looked into the eyes of which were a virgin’s. Hitome stared into his handsome, non-emotion showing, eyes and saw a hint of some sort of love in there. He was ready to take her lips again, but a frightened voice was heard.
“Hitome!” yelled the youngest of the group, Shippou... She didn’t want to leave her position, but Shippou needed her. She gave an apologetic smile to Sesshoumaru and jumped down. He followed after. “Hitome!” Shippou ran into her arms, launched right at her breasts. Sesshoumaru tried to remember that Shippou was still a child and that the gesture shouldn’t appeal to him.
“What’s wrong, Shippou?” she asked. She wiped his tears away. “What’s wrong?”
“Mir...M-m-Miroku said that k-ka-kagome and Inu-Inuyasha went to Kagome’s world. And...And then he S-s-Sango left me.” He burst out into fresh new ears and buried his head in Hitome’s chest. She tried to quiet him down when a strong wind started up. Hitome cracked her eyes open to see a tornado of wind come near her. Sesshoumaru went in front of her. The tornado died down and Kouga appeared.
“Hey, Hitome,” he said coolly. He then noticed Sesshoumaru blocking his path. “Do you mind? I would like to talk to my woman.”
“She’s your woman, Kouga. You haven’t marked her yet.”
“Marked?” she whispered. “What does that mean?” Then, Kouga made a remark.
“Look,” he said. “All I want to do is talk to my woman. So move out of my way!” Sesshoumaru blocked Kouga. “I said MOVE Dog boy!”
“You dare to insult a taiyoukai?” Sesshoumaru said his voice dark enough to wake the dead.
“Yeah, I do.” Sesshoumaru thought about a million ways to kill the insolent fool, but didn’t know how Hitome would take it. Instead, he thought of a better way to hurt the prince of wolves.
“I’ll make a deal with you. If you can defeat me, then you can talk to Hitome.” Kouga smirked.
“You’re on!” Kouga lunged at Sesshoumaru and he just side stepped the attack with Hitome.
“Hitome, jump up to the highest branch and stay there until I say.” She nodded and jumped to the highest branch with Shippou. Kouga fought Sesshoumaru with such strength that Hitome couldn’t believe it. It seemed as if Sesshoumaru was...well, playing with Kouga. Sesshoumaru acted as if he were training Kouga.
“Come on!” growled Kouga. “Stop screwing around and fight me!”
“How can I stop when you’re not really prepared to fight me?” He dodged another attack from Kouga. Sesshoumaru gave him a couple of slaps across the face. Hitome giggled a little. Kouga didn’t think that was amusing and tried again to land a mark on Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru saw an opening and cut Kouga on his right arm, right next to the jewel shards. Hitome saw something shine from Kouga’s cut arm that she never noticed before. What is that, she thought. She then saw something twinkle brightly in her body. She looked down and put her hand over the spot. It disappeared. She stared down at the battle. Sesshoumaru was still dodging attacks. He smirked. “You are pathetic,” he said. Kouga growled, but kept hitting and missing. Finally, he caught Sesshoumaru put down his defenses and hit his face. The scrap made Sesshoumaru narrow his eyes. He never liked the smell of his own blood. His eyes turned red, but he didn’t turn full youkai. Kouga smiled in satisfaction.
“Who’s pathetic now?” Sesshoumaru growled.
“You shouldn’t have done that.” Sesshoumaru’s voice got deeper.
“Well, at least I got you to finally act serious.” His eyes turned dark read and his movements quickened. He appeared in front of Kouga and hit him so hard that fell back into a couple of trees. Sesshoumaru wasn’t done yet. Hitome’s eyes widened. Kouga’s in trouble now,’ she thought. Well, that’s if I don’t do something about it. Sesshoumaru leaped into the air and came down hard on Kouga, making Kouga cough. Hitome had to think of a way to get down to the battle field without Sesshoumaru knowing that it was her. Then, Hitome appeared on the ground right next to the tree. How did I get here? She looked at her surroundings before realizing. She sniffed around to see who did it. It couldn’t have been Sesshoumaru or Kouga because they’re fighting and Shippou’s sleeping. Then it hit her. She transported herself to the ground/ she then smiled with satisfaction and transported herself to the tree. She made sure that Shippou was comfortable before doing her plan. She decided to do her voice changing method, rescue Kouga, and then bring him to safety. She threw her voice across the forest.
“Sesshoumaru!” she yelled in Inuyasha’s voice. “If you so much as hurt Hitome in anyway, I’LL KILL YOU!” Sesshoumaru turned his head in the direction and started running off in the direction of Inuyasha’s voice. Hitome then masked her scent, transported to Kouga, and carried him out of the area. Kouga groaned in pain. Hitome slowed her pace a bit before stopping completely. She then heard Sesshoumaru yell out in rage of Kouga and hers absence from the scene. She then heard his light, but quick footsteps. She pulled Kouga and tried to find a place for them to hide. She then saw a lake and decided to jump in, but Kouga wouldn’t be able to last in his current condition. She had to take the risk.
Kouga! She telepathed to him.
Huh, he answered back.
We’re going to have to dive.
Why?
Do you want to die at the hand of Sesshoumaru?
No.
Then, we’re going to jump, ok?
Ok. Hitome and Kouga took a deep breath and jumped in the water. They started to float to the bottom. Hitome tried to keep him afloat, but it was hard with his body weight.
Are you okay, Kouga?
I’m fine, but why are you helping me?
You’re my friend and I don’t want you to die so easily. Hitome smiled and Kouga smiled a little too. He then used most of his strength to hold her close. She clung to him for dear life. Please. Allow us to leave. Please. Then, A giant bubble came out of no where and engulfed Hitome and Kouga. Hitome took a huge breath and opened her eyes. Kouga started breathing with out realizing it. Hitome giggled a bit. “You can stop breathing like it’s going to be your last.” Kouga opened his eyes and looked around.
“How’d this happen?” Hitome shrugged. Then, he let go of her and punched the bubble. “And why is it so stable?”
“I don’t know, but at least we’re alive.” She smiled. He smiled back.
“You have a beautiful smile.” She blushed.
“Um, thanks, Kouga.” He started doing a scan of her body. She has some nice serves he thought. She blushed even more. He wanted to touch her or at least embrace, but couldn’t bring himself to. She’s Inuyasha’s. I have no chance. Hitome shook her head. “I’m not with Inuyasha, Kouga.” Kouga shook his head and blinked.
“How did you..?”
“O. I can read people’s minds, unwilling.”
“So you heard everything?” Hitome nodded. “Well, I was telling the truth.” Then, there was a huge thud, which frightened Hitome. She clung onto Kouga and he held her close. She didn’t like it when Sesshoumaru was angry. She started shaking uncontrollably. “It’s ok. Shh. It’s ok.” She started crying. He had to do something to make her stop crying. He looked at her face and wiped a stray tear. She sniffed and then opened her mouth to cry louder when he kissed her. She was shaking, but then stopped when he put his arms around her delicate body. She tastes so sweet, Kouga thought. Just like I imagined it would.
Hitome knew it was wrong to kiss Kouga, but something inside her told her to continue for it would keep her quiet. She wrapped her arms around his neck.
Sesshoumaru was still looking until he came upon the pond. He heard a scream and dived into the pond. Heard the scream louder, until it stopped. He kept looking, swam everywhere.
Kouga finally released Hitome from the kiss and held her. That helped a bit, Hitome thought. But strangely that kiss as intriguing. Hitome buried her head in Kouga’s furs.
Sesshoumaru desperately searched for Hitome, looking from every corner of the pond. Then, he saw the bubble with two figures in it. He swam closer to see who it was. His eyes started flashing red when he noticed that it was Hitome and Kouga. He swam full speed towards the bubble and popped it. He started to beat Kouga for what he’s done. Hitome tried to swim to the surface, but something was pulling her down. She couldn’t even wave her arms, the force was so strong. She kept sinking and sinking. Soon, she couldn’t keep her eyes open. She felt her body go numb.
Sesshoumaru didn’t think anything, but to avenge Hitome. She could only do one thing. Sesshoumaru, she telepathed to him. Help...me...
Sesshoumaru fought a victorious battle, until he heard Hitome’s voice. It sounded so distant. He stopped fighting and tried to find what direction the voice came from. Kouga, strangely, heard it too. He then swam down. Hitome opened her eyes a bit, but they closed letting her see a glimpse of a shadow headed towards her. Then, she fell into an unconscious sleep, while the person pulled her to safety. Little did anyone know, her savior was...?
Hitomeshy: Ha Ha! Another cliffy! I got you all staring into it, but who was her savior. Was it Kouga, Sesshoumaru, or someone else? Did Shippou every wake up? We’ll find out in Part 2.
Inuyasha: What happened to me and Kagome again?
Kagome: We went to my era. Remember?
Shippou: MOMMY! (Runs into Kagome’s arms)
Kagome: O! Hey, Shippou. (Hugs her “son”)
Shippou: Don’t leave me ever again!
Kagome: ok.
Inuyasha: You know that she’s lying, right?
Kagome: Inuyasha! Sit boy!
Inuyasha (“WHAM”) what was that for?
Kagome: (ignores) I won’t leave without telling yo, ok, Shippo?
Shippou: Ok. (Snuggles closer to Kagome)
Hitomeshy: Ok. Can I start the chapter now?
Sesshoumaru: Not until you tell me who saves Hitome. By the way, where it Hitome?
Hitomeshy: Sleeping.
Hitome: Zzzzzzz
Sesshoumaru: Okay. Now, tell me who saves her.
Hitomeshy: No
Sesshoumaru: (hugs Hitome really close so that their faces are almost touching) Please.
Hitomeshy: Fine. (Whispers in his ear)
Sesshoumaru: WHAT THE FUCK? You got THAT bastard to save her?
Hitomeshy: (Kisses Sesshoumaru) Sorry, but remember? You and Kouga were battling and Inuyasha and Kagome were in modern Japan and Miroku and Sango went to her village. He was the only one free.
Jaken: Lord Sesshoumaru! What are two doing here? Rin’s catching a fit. You must come home immediately.
Sesshoumaru: I will be back soon.
Hitomeshy: Awww. Do you have to go?
Sesshoumaru: You’ll be coming with me. By the way, what will your name be?
Hitomeshy: You’ll know in the next chappie.
Inuyasha: But, if she’s going we all have to go.
Everyone: YEAH!
Sesshoumaru: (sigh) fine.
Hitomeshy: But you know who that includes, don’t you?
Sesshoumaru: Who? No...
Naraku: Kukukuku.
Sesshoumaru: Damn!