InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Possessed By Love ❯ Living In Your Own Skin ( Chapter 5 )

Possessed By Love

Written By: Foxflame

Disclaimer- I don't own Inuyasha- but Yuna, and Haru are my creations. No using, unless I give permission-(PlEzZ N ThAnNkZz!)

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Fox- Hey, sorry for being so late in my update! I had madd homework and tests to study for…actually I should be studing right now, but the world of minerals and rocks can wait! I had such a writers block for this chapter….I had no idea where to start it.

Innyubabe4e- ya ya- the only reason you didn't update was you were sad no body reviewed!!i say threathen them…no updates with out reviews… c'mon it aint that hard to do…. Its not like e=mc2 here..just hold off your story!!

Fox- NO!- I cant do that! well, I must admit there is some truth in the me wanting revies bit though…. Reviews always get me in a writing mood… when their good my fingers start to twitch and I want to write like there's no tomorrow!

Innyubabe4e- I think your fingers just twitch from spazz attacks…

Fox- Shut-up!

Innyubabe4e- hehe who feels dumb now!

Fox- well, I would say you…: fox points her finger to the ceiling, and Innyubabe4e looks up:

Innyubabe4e- Ah! :giant piano falls from the sky, and Fox is standing innocently at the sidelines holding a pair of scissors and a piece of rope:

Fox- ah, I feel better…. Now on with the Chapter!(p.s I know it's a name of a song, but o well!)

Chapter 5: Living In Your Own Skin

She headed into the darkness in front of her, with an almost sixth sense telling her where to go. The uniquely matched group followed close behind her, in much distress. Well, there was a good reason to be in such a panic, wasn't there? They found Kagome unconscious and bleeding furiously. Who wouldn't be distressed when one would see a friend in such a state? But as soon as she had awoken, the young miko acted as though nothing was wrong and left the life-less body beside her to flit into the forest. The group, after trading questioning looks, followed her in a one tracked mind said to find out what had happened. They didn't even give a second thought to the demon, cold and sprawled out on the floor. Kagome raced to her unsure, yet positive destination without stopping. Why she was running, she did not know… it felt as though she needed to get as far away from the body as possible.

The group shouted behind her, in hopeless pleas, begging for her to stop and explain. `When we get there…'she thought to herself. After many minutes, she reached the campsite, where the fire was still aglow and belongs still on the ground. Kagome, panting heavily, settled herself on her sleeping bag. Shortly after, the rest emerged from the increasing darkness around her. "Kagome!" cried Inuyasha. He skidded to halt in front of her, looking down at her shaking form. Her bloody hands were laid neatly across her barely covered lap, and her raven locks cascaded past her eyes, making their true look unable to be seen. His tone softer, Inuyasha asked "What happened?"

Kagome merely shrugged, truthfully unsure what to say. What had happened? `Well that's a stupid question…' she thought. Of course she knew what had just occurred, but she couldn't tell them that. After a quick moment of clever thinking, Kagome turned her head up, sending a sharp glare to the group before her. "Nothing…," said a cold voice, void of any emotion that was unknown to her "That demoness attacked me is all…"

"Is all?" questioned Sango, taken aback. `How can she act so calmly? An attack is not something she is known to take lightly' "Why didn't you call for us Kagome?" The miko stared at the girl with vacant eyes, contemplating on a not so hard question. "I thought I could handle her…" she lied. They couldn't understand this. What was happening? This wasn't how the Kagome they know and loved acted…In truth, they all knew something was wrong. She looked the same, but her eyes gave it away. They no longer held its loving look, or its usual sparkle. They were cold… eyes of stone that seemed to belong to an elder who had seen and suffered through much hardship in their life, instead of the curious and questioning look of a teen. But none of them voiced this concern. They kept on pressing the matter at hand, hoping to get a more detailed answer from Kagome.

"Don't be stupid!" voiced Inuyasha "You know you can't handle demons on your own! You could have been killed!" He acted furious, but his eyes were full of concern. But Kagome did not notice this loving look, and retorted with "Well maybe…"she thought for a moment, before remembering "Inuyasha, you don't give me enough credit for my powers. I am a lot stronger than you think." "What?...That isn't… of course I know your strong Kagome." He was slightly taken aback at her cruel tone, so unlike the soft one he was used too. "Good. Then I see you understand my reasoning?" Actually, none of them did. Kagome didn't make any sense at all, but before they could question further, Sango began to dress her wounds thinking Kagome wasn't ready to talk yet. Once her hands were bandaged, Kagome got herself dressed in a spare uniform and bid everyone a stiff "good night".

She was halfway in her sleeping bag when it happened. The group, who were already watching saw her bring a quick hand up to her right temple. She was shaking feverishly, all the while moaning slightly. Inuyasha arrived quickly by her side, offering her a kind word of worry. "Kagome…" the group was silent, waiting for a response to his summons, but none came. Her eyes were shut tightly, and her muttering continued. Suddenly, her head tilted backwards, so that her closed eyes faced the moon. A familiar sweet voice whispered "Inu…yasha…" in bated breath, as though struggling. Kagome's eyes closed tighter, and her breathing grew steadily heavier. The heavy silence returned once more, as they waited. Kagome tilted her head back to its original position and opened her eyes. They were met with golden orbs staring into them, with such emotion and worry that was unknown to it. She stared into their honey depths for a moment, before realizing something `He has fallen in love with….'

"Kagome…Are you alright? What just happened?" Miroku asked. Kagome observed the sitting monk like she never laid eyes on him, before responding "I just got a chill. Don't worry. I'm tired now, so let me sleep." And with that, she crawled into her sleeping bag, leaving the others around her in silence once more. They all exchanged glances. Each stare held many questions, but speaking did not seem to fit well with the silence. Miroku was the first to move, quietly saying that they all should get some rest. Nodding their heads, Sango, Shippo and Kirara went to their sleeping areas and shut their eyes. How ever, Inuyasha stayed at Kagome's side. He couldn't quite understand what was happing. Nothing made sense. Ever since the encounter with that demon only hours ago, she had changed. `The body…' he thought, remembering the life-less look in the woman's eyes. They had no use for it. She was dead. How could that demon inflict Kagome, now that she was dead? It was impossible…right? So many thoughts raced through his head. `What happened to you out there?' Inuyasha traced her sleeping form with his eyes one last time, before retreating to his usual perch in the nearby tree. `One thing is certain' he concluded `That is not Kagome'

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The silver cloud at the base of his body glided in the wind currents, being directed by the tall figure placed on top of it. His silver locks waved like a cape behind him, billowing in the gusts that were pushing against him. Lord Sesshoumaru's honey orbs glided left to right in their sockets, feverously searching the lands below. After an entire day of relentless wandering, he had turned up empty handed, save for the burst of energy he felt coming from the eastern lands. This energy is what has directed his search else where, guiding him far from his original path towards the north. The mountains in the distance were slightly taking form against the black backdrop that was the sky, and the human population doubled as he got closer and closer to said mountains. The villagers seemed keen on building their homes at the base of this mountain belt, as if it had something special to offer. Personally, he was glad the filthy humans decided to build shelter far from his home. In truth, their disgusting smell probably would have drifted into his open palace windows with the early morning trade winds.

Sesshoumaru's quest continued on into the early morning, still without success. What he was searching for exactly was unknown, but yesterday he had a sure feeling that he must come and search the lands. If he did this, he would be rewarded with progress in his mission…he hoped. The glowing orb that was the sun began to grace the sky with its morning light when it happened. Sesshoumaru's senses directed him towards the left, and he immediately obliged. He soared quicker, all the while having a rising feeling in the pit of his stomach. Something was there, off into the distance. Something that would be worth his while. He was sure of it. With upraised spirits, he sped away.

By the time the sun was a little above the horizon, he had arrived by a flowing river. The white cloud disappeared like mist as Sesshoumaru settled himself on the hard ground. The sound of running water was the only thing that disturbed the peaceful silence surrounding the Taiyoukai of the West, as he began to search the surrounding area. He didn't have to go far before he stumbled upon a familiar garment. A white sailor-like shirt with a red tie and green mini skirt were folded neatly on a large moss covered boulder. He didn't have to rack his brain for the ensemble was one of a kind in this era. `Inuyasha's wench…' he thought, as he picked up the garments. The sweet smell of lavender filled his nose, making his mind go slightly hazy. But he was brought out of this trance like state after a moment, and he settled the clothes back down. `It seems my dear brother is close by' Sure enough, his sibling's unmistakable scent lingered in the air. At the time, however, he was not in pursuit of the tetsusaiga. He was on a hunt for his most valued possession, Yuna.

Suddenly, his nose picked up another scent, a familiar one. The scent of spice and blood filled the demon lord's nostrils. At once, he ran across the river into the forest. In a matter of seconds, he came into a small clearing. The first thing that caught his attention was the figure clad in black, leaning up against a tall oak. His black wings were ruffled and blood covered the body parts that were not covered by clothing. "Haru" spoke Sesshoumaru in an uncaring voice. The demon looked up at the sound of his name. His black eyes were glassy and vacant, but he nodded all the same. Mustering up some strength, he spoke while clutching his broken ribs "Lord Sesshoumaru…" he couldn't say any more, for the pain he felt was intense. Golden eyes gazed down upon the bleeding demon, waiting for him to finish his sentence.

Haru, unable to find the strength to speak, pointed a weak and shaking finger past Sesshoumaru. The Lord turned around to be met with a horrifying sight. There on the cold, forest floor was his beloved. Midnight locks were sprawled out behind a head covered in dirt, blood, and cuts. A well toned body clothed in seemingly rags, was bent in unlikely ways. What caught Sesshoumaru's attention was the blood covered hand where the Lady of the Western land's power source was located. The ashes of what looked like paper were underneath the bloody hand. Without further hesitation, he drew tenseiga from his belt, and kneeled down next to the cold form. Tears were hidden behind honey dew eyes, being forced back. Sending some energy into his sword, Sesshoumaru pointed the tip to her left side, where Yuna's heart resided.

He felt the power circulate through his body, the sword and the body before him. Haru braved moving from his resting spot to move to see the beautiful woman being revived. He was amazed and joyful when he saw emerald eyes flash back at him. Haru thought that his lord would be pleased as well, but he looked quite the opposite. Knowing what pain was coming, he choked out

"Milord…what's wrong?"

Sesshoumaru was speechless. He was holding a breathing body in his arms, and yet something was very wrong. "…No" he whispered. He slightly shook the body, which flopped around like a rag doll. "No" he repeated more firmly, in an angrier tone. By now, Haru was limping with unknown strength to the crouched form of Sesshoumaru. Once again, he breathed out "What has gone wrong?"

The taiyoukai was silent once more, before he chocked out "She has lost her soul."

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She was so close, yet so far. Sure, she was in pain, but what she had just done was very important, and well worth the aftermath. She needed to contact Inuyasha, and she achieved her goal. Unfortunately, he probably didn't recognize the cry of help for what it was. All she could do was pray he noticed. `How did this happen?' Kagome cried to herself. Am echoing laugh filled her ears, sending a chill down her spine. `How naïve are you child?' Kagome looked around her, but she was surrounded in darkness, no light whatsoever to be found. The voice was laughing mockingly around her. `Who are you?' Kagome asked the voice. A small chuckle was made before the woman's voice said `For the moment, I am you'

`What?' thought Kagome. `Confused?' said the voice. Kagome strained her eyes, but she couldn't see her own hand in front of her face. Come to think of it, she couldn't move her hands…or legs…or head… `What has happened to me?' she said to herself. `Banished, you filthy human girl…to the far recesses of your own mind' the woman's voice was completely void of any emotion; even the laughing had ceased. Kagome struggled to move, but she soon concluded that it was useless. She didn't have control of her own body. `What you did before was quite foolish girl. Trying to use your mind to reach out to the hanyou. I must admit I was caught unaware. Trust me when I say, your attempts to gain control of your body is quite useless. It is mine now. Your soul is trapped in its own body…how ironic' Kagome mentally glared at the voice, knowing that it was completely pointless.

`Silly girl. You are trying again, aren't you? Your mental hold can never be stronger than mine. Try to understand. I will grant some patience, knowing how feeble and weak the human mind is.' Kagome did not say anything, but tried to call on her miko powers to assist her in the mental battle. Once again, the irritating giggle of the woman bounded through her ears. `Your powers are mine; as weak as they are. But mixed with my great abilities, it shows much potential.' Suddenly, the rough voice of a certain hanyou filled both the girls' minds. "Kagome, wake up" Kagome could feel the strange woman smiling. `Ah, the dog is calling.' And with that last mental note, Yuna broke the connection between her and Kagome, leaving the teen to her, well their, thoughts.

Brown eyes slowly blinked open, adjusting to the early morning light. Their gaze was focused on the crouching form of Inuyasha. Groggily, Kagome sat up, and detangled herself from the sleeping bag. The group took this as a sign to leave. They were quite while packing up the camp, all the while sending nervous glances over to Kagome, as if she were going to start yelling at them any second. When they were all done, they stood around silently, not making any movements. In truth, they needed Kagome to direct them towards the jewel shards. Sango braved the teen by asking "Kagome, can you sense the shards? Where shall we go?"

Kagome froze. `Shit. I don't know ho to sense shards…' Yuna thought. This time it was Kagome's turn to giggle. This was very different from her usual nature, for that small giggle held much hatred. But how could she show sympathy for someone who possesses her? She even tried to help the demon, but all she got in return was brutal betrayal, and lost the control of her own, pure body. A body that was too clean and untainted for a conniving demon to take home in. `Tell me how, or I shall crush your puny mind.' Yuna threatened. Kagome knew very well of her powers, after being on the receiving end just recently. Reluctantly, she confessed `Try to sense a tingling energy wave.'

At this point, she could not afford another mental blast or she truly would be killed…well the only part of her that was important. Her soul. Yuna, following the advice, closed her eyes and began to use her new shard detecting skills. It was many minutes before she felt a small tingle go down her spine. "To the mountains" she declared in her cold voice, while heading east. Sango was silent, but very worried. Kagome's eyes got a distant look in them she had never seen before. The beautiful brown eyes belonging to her very covered in a glass-like mist…tinted purple. Making the first move, Sango followed the girl with her head down. Miroku and Shippo were next, followed by Kirara. Yet Inuyasha did not move. He stared at the retreating back of the young miko, mentally cursing himself for not reaching her earlier last night. He might have been able to prevent what happened. `What happened anyway?' he thought.

Miroku turned around and asked "Are you coming, Inuyasha?" The hanyou nodded, and followed the rest. `I'll save you Kagome…from whatever is wrong'

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In the treetops was where he resided, taking refuge in their leaves and branches. He had rushed to this area, hoping to reclaim something that he felt belonged to him, but he was too late. When he arrived, a tall silver Inu was there, taking what was his. Accompanied by his general, the demon Lord did the worst thing possible to ruin his plans. He revived the woman. Of course Naraku knew that it wouldn't work the way he knew the taiyoukai hoped, for the soul was now taking refuge in another body, for survival purposes. But he was supposed to be in possession of the body. Having that body was necessary, for when the demoness uses her powers in the miko's body, the demon lord would surely recognize the unique signature. Then it would have continued on from there….would have being the key words. With the body, they will now have an empty shell to place Yuna's soul, instead of them fighting for control of the other girl's body.

It was all wrong. It wasn't supposed to happen like this… Naraku heaved a small sigh, calming himself from the rage he was feeling. He was relaxed at the prospect of knowing at least something went according to plan. `Come to think of it…' he wondered, spirits being raised `This still has a chance to end well. The girl's body will not be able to home both souls for much longer.' Now all he had to do was pray the time limit, no matter how long, would be passed before things could be set right. He would be able to delay them, but for how long? `The smaller details can be sorted out later…' he concluded `now is the time to begin a whole new plan….one that will rid me of the girl forever'

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He almost felt sorry for her. Almost. Emotions weren't his strong point, but seeing his sister who had agreed to help him get free sprawled out on the floor, tortured into unconsciousness, gave him a small jolt in his stomach. The closest thing he ever had to feeling an emotion besides pain. His feet made silent pitter-patter noise as he crossed the blood covered room. He lifted Kagura up off the floor, out of her blood puddle and carried her through the halls. One of her arms was limp, with blood trickling down the pointer and index finger onto the clean floors. Her kimono, which was soaked through with blood, was concealing much more injuries. Kagura's bubblegum eyes were closed, as she had drifted off into darkness. The demon with flaming red hair and piercing blue eyes followed the winding corridors until he reached the southern hall. Three doors lined the walls. One being his own, another belonging to the woman in his arms, and the next to a young girl that he had yet to see.

Kagura had said that she was his sister as well, but loyal to the beast that controlled him. If at all possible, he was to avoid having any contact with her. Such a simple request to follow, for socializing was the last thing on his mind. The parasite slid open the paper door and walked into the small room. A single bed was placed against the far wall, underneath a window so small a cat couldn't curl up in it. A night table was the only other piece of furniture in the room. He walked over to the bed, leaving a continuing trail of blood in his wake. After carefully placing her on the firm mattress, he dressed her wounds. Luckily, the blood stopped spilling quickly enough as to not stain her white sheets. After that, he walked out of the room, sliding the doors closed behind him.

Kagura was awoken by the sound of a door being closed. Her mind was screaming in pain, but she tried her best to push it aside. She was bleeding from her ears and back, but the blood flow seemed to have finally stopped with the help of bandages neatly placed on her. It took her a while to notice, but she found herself in her room. At once she knew who had moved her. `Well it certainty wasn't Naraku' she grimaced at the sound of his name. she was still in a stupor as to why he felt that her `mistake' was so bad. He should have been praising her for a job well done, but instead he tortured her for a small mistake that wasn't at all relevant to the plan! Or so she thought… As she moved to sit up, her red haired brother walked in her room, holding a cup of water in his hands. He traveled the length of the small room without a single glance toward the blood covered wind sorceress, and placed the cup on the night stand. Kagura gave a wavering smile. "Thank you, brother" she said a little too sweetly for him to be completely convinced of her gratitude. He did not respond, but glared at her.

The only reason he had truly helped was not because she was his sister. Oh no, family ties meant nothing to him. With out her, he would not be able to get away from Naraku. He had decided that he would put up with her until his goal was achieved. Then he would kill her. Why, you may ask? Just for the thrill. He has been lacking some sport for two days now, and those two days seemed like two centuries. "Once I am strong enough, and Naraku is in the middle of his twisted plot, we shall strike. Do not put any thought into it. I have everything thought out. You may rest well."

As though that was what he was waiting to hear, he turned around and left the room. It was only a matter of time now…

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He felt that wouldn't be able to contain his tears any longer. But under the circumstances, meaning that his general of his army was near, he couldn't show weakness. It was unheard of from the Great Lord Sesshoumaru. He simply refused to let his vulnerable side be shown, and so his tears remained at bay. He clutched the body to his, mourning his loss `This is what happens when I open my heart…unless I can save you, I shall never do it again.' He stood up, bringing the lifeless demon with him.

"Where shall we go now, Lord Sesshoumaru?" chocked out Haru, leaning against a tree. "Back to the palace. You can fly, cant you?" he replied in a cold voice. "Do not worry about me, my lord, just bring the Lady home and I shall find my own way." Haru clutched his sides once more, as he felt his already broken ribs crumble under him. Sesshoumaru only nodded, before heading into the sky. Haru waited until the taiyoukai was out of earshot, before whispering "Please, please don't let her be gone for good…"

He began to make his long journey back to the western lands, holding on to the trees for support. Unwillingly, he let a tear of his own pass his eye, leaving a clean path in its wake on a face on dirt.

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Rin kicked her feet behind her in the air, while she leaned forward on her elbows. Her small nose was centimeters from the ground, where she was watching a tiny red ladybug climb up a blade of grass. With idle fingers, she picked up the bug and began to giggle as its tiny legs crawled over her hand. But to her misfortune, the bug took flight, leaving the girl all alone once more. Sighing, he rolled over in the grass, her eyes observing the white clouds above her head. She passed the time by imagining the clouds as real shapes, confidently saying after a short while that one looked like Sesshoumaru's head. The thought of the demon lord made the child sad, for she missed her father like figure. He was only gone a day, but the reason for his departure seemed to make the trip all the more longer. `He left Rin to go get her…' emphasis of hatred was put onto the last word as it crossed her mind.

She had her reasons for disliking the woman, sure, but at such a young age she already learned what hate felt like on the heart. Every time she was reminded of the demoness, she felt her heart beat faster and face go white. What the woman did, does, makes Rin grow sick every time. Out of pure anger, she ripped the stem of a flower she had been playing with break in half.

She once more decided to gaze at the sky, for the view from the courtyard was quite a site. Searching the sky for any interesting shapes, Rin came upon one she found quite interesting. This cloud was a moving one, with a definite shape to it. It almost looked like a true person was up there. It was a true person. Rin sat up immediately, as she realized who it was. Lord Sesshoumaru's form took a definite shape as he came closer to his palace. Rin jumped up and down in a hyper fashion, indicating how happy she was to see him return.

Sesshoumaru's arrival was greeted with a over active child running up to him, tackling his right leg into a tight hug. "Oh Sesshoumaru-sama! Rin has missed you lots!" "Rin" he replied in a firm tone after a moment, telling the girl to let go. Once she did, she turned her brown eyes up to face his, but something he was holding blocked her vision. When she saw the purple crescent on the wrist of the woman, she realized who it was. At once, she backed away, a smile nothing but a distance memory on her lips. Sesshoumaru noticed the change in his ward's stature, and was about to comment on it before he was interrupted. "You have returned victorious, my lord!" cried the toad demon, waddling over to his master. After bowing, Jakken straightened himself, and beamed at the taiyoukai expecting a soft glare of triumph of his face. But all that was there was a hurtful, cruel look. "My lord, what has…" "No questions, Jakken. Fetch me some servants to bring Lady Yuna to my chambers. I expect her to be cleaned and robed." Jakken nodded in understanding, and left to follow his orders.

Sesshoumaru then returned his gaze to the floor, hoping to begin the conversation he had intended. His mouth was half way open, before he stopped. Rin was gone, leaving a crushed up daisy in her wake.

End Chapter 5- see I did revise it!- I personally like it better now, what do you think?

Fox- hey! Sorry for such a small chapter, but that's all I could put without giving away too much for the next one!(and besides I had a writers block)

Innyubabe4e- so let me recap this… Yuna possessed Kagome's body, because she would die in her own, next Kagome is trapped inside her own body, watching as someone else controls her. Next Sesshoumaru realizes Yuna's soul was no longer there, and Naraku gets p.oed because he was too slow for his own good, Inuyasha notices the difference, but aint sure bout it…and it turns out Kagura and the no-name are using eachother to get free..their true plans unsure yet. And…wait I just remembered something… doesn't Rin hate Yuna? I wonder why…. Whew…the plot thickens….

Fox-…that aint even the half of it babe. In the next chapter Sesshoumaru will meet up with Inuyasha and the rest….hehe…. I shall not say any more on the matter! You'll just have to read when I update.

Innyubabe4e- well that's a slap in the face.

Fox- ah well….

I guess that's all for now… ReViEwWw…….!!!!!!!!<3