InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Possessed By Love ❯ By Any Other Name ( Chapter 11 )

Possessed By Love

Written By: Foxflame

Disclaimers: I don't own Inuyasha.... lets go with the plain and simple disclaimer for this chapter.

Fox- I'm back and better then ever! (ahem, not really. I am dead sick with a virus and half dazed, and using every once of strength I possess to write this!) Well, here I am with the next chapter! I got some nice reviews and got inspired. See what a little ego boosting can do to a writer?

Innyubab4e- And in your case, you need all the boosting you can get!

Fox- Why I outta....

Innyubabe4e- :Blows a kiss:

Fox- :Slaps upside Innyubabe4e's head:- Now then...let us recap like always shall we? Since my cousin is a little woozy I shall do the honors. Here is the check list of what happened recently.

-Inuyasha went to hell with Kikyou. Check
-Kagome blamed herself, is heart broken, has her soul back completely now. -Check
-Tetsusiaga did not go down with its wielder, and Kagome now holds it.- Check
-Kagome left the group to clear her mind, while the others do god knows what. -Check
-Yuna has thrown Rin into a cold cell with an unconscious toad demon (Jakken), and Rin is very upset. As she should be.- Check
-Kagome found Sesshoumaru hurt, and being the little saint she is tried to help him until he turned demon (er) and is now choking her to death. -DOUBLE CHECK!

Innyubabe4e: :Now awake: To quote myself "Yay torture and voilence!"

Fox- We all caught up, my little ducklings? good. Now on to Chapter 11!

Chapter 11: By Any Other Name

Kagome.

A foreign name rolling off his tongue. Never before has it graced his lips; that is, until now.

"Kagome"

Effort beyond reason was used to say that name. At this moment, his mind was not his own. Sesshoumaru has fallen victim to his own demonic side.

Who was this Kagome? And how did she get here? Was she somehow sent by Yuna to kill him off?

"Kag..ome"

The red in his eyes started to fade, and for the first time since he had awoken, his vision was clear. 'This must be her' the reason inside his head said. Against the wall, with his only arm to her throat, was this Kagome.

At once he recognized her.

'That wench my half- brother travels with' Slowly, he came to his senses as he tried with all his might to suppress the demon anger he held. It is a hard thing, to suppress your inner self, but he tried with everything he was.

Kagome noticed the easing of his hand around her throat, and the golden hue return to his eyes. Her dangling feet touched the stone floor, as she was eased down from her high position. She knew what had just occurred, though not for what purpose. Why was he so angry? What caused his demonic side to come out?

Kagome recognized the symptoms, for she had witnessed them before. Whenever Inuyasha was away from Tetsusiaga, his demon side emerged, making him unreachable in his mind. How ever, it seemed the Taiyoukai had some sort of control over himself.

She stared blankly at his retreating form, wondering what his next move would be. Would he strike her again? Another though crossed her mind, as Kagome's eyes traveled down Sesshoumaru's chiseled form.

`How is he even moving with those injuries?'

In a moment her question was answered. Sesshoumaru clutched his sides, and fell to the floor on his knees. Looking down at his hand, he noticed the blood tainting his skin. His ribs, though wrapped in bandages, were bleeding.

It hit him all at once. He had just realized he was injured, and how he came to be. Here he was, the Taiyoukai of the West, being aided by his half brother's woman. Is this what love does? His love of Yuna lead him to the cold cave he is in now.

Does love only cause the rise and fall of those subjected to it?

Kagome noticed the glazed look in his eyes. He was thinking about something painful, probably adding to the ache in his body. She flew to his side immediately, though her better judgment told her not too.

`I can't just stand to the side as he doubles over in pain'

Sesshoumaru was brought out of his musing by the warm hand of Kagome upon his shoulder. Startled by the contact, he turned to her face and growled low, before falling backwards onto the sleeping bag beside the fire.

Withering in pain, the demon lord submitted to the girls gentle motions of removing his blood stained bandages.

"What do you think you are doing, girl?"

Kagome stopped unwrapping the bandages and crawled the short distance to her bag. While keeping her eyes unfocused she rummaged through her bag for some clean bandages and disinfectant.

"I am helping you, Sesshoumaru-sama"

Though not sure why, he was very perplexed by her answer. It was obvious what she was doing, but one thought plagued him still.

"Why?"

He closed his eyes and pain, and listened to the miko crawl over to his side. Though he allowed her to touch his bare flesh, he growled at the contact all the same. She removed the bandages completely before beginning her answer.

"You were hurt. I couldn't just leave you"

Kagome began applying the brown bottles contents to some spare bandage in her hands. Before she could apply it to the open wounds, she was questioned further.

"And tell me, wench, how you came to be here. Surely my half brother.." Her breath stopped short "…would not have allowed you to be here alone"

"This may sting Sesshoumaru" Kagome left off her polite ending and pressed the liquid to the cuts on his side.

Sesshoumaru clenched his teeth in pain, clutched Kagome's arm with a firm grip and screamed "What the fuck do you think you are putting on me bitch!"

"I warned you" Kagome said sternly, yanking her arm away. She began to apply more to open areas, and Sesshoumaru bit his tongue. "And my name is Kagome, remember? Not bitch, not woman or wench. Kagome"

She pressed the bandage down a little more firmly.

Sesshoumaru turned his head to face the opposite wall, where he caught sight of his swords, and the one he had coveted for a long time. `Tetsusiaga is here and Inuyasha is no where to be found? Could she have stolen it from him?'

He felt vulnerable without his swords, though he did not need them. His instinct was to grab their hilts in battle or in danger, but they were out of arms reach now.

"Return to me my swords, wench"

Kagome finished wrapping his torso, and turned around. "My name is Kagome."

She walked over to the pot on the floor, and picked it up. Luckily, some of its contents were saved form the spill. She began to spoon some for both of them into a bowl.

Sesshoumaru tried to get up and get the words on his own, but was stopped by a gentle yet firm touch on his shoulder.

"Don't move, you will hurt yourself more"

He looked into her dark brown eyes. Just a moment ago her voice was cold when he did not call her by her name, and now it was filled with concern and warmth. He did not understand such actions, but dare not inquire about it. He did not want to seem like an ignorant fool.

"You can not command this Sesshoumaru"

She simply ignored his statement, and gestured him to eat his food. "The fact is you are hurt. Moving around will make the pain worse, as you might have noticed."

Sesshoumaru was never so confused. Here he was, this girl's enemy. He almost killed her, on more than one occasion, and she still helped him while he was in pain. She didn't even ask for his, Sesshoumaru, the Taiyoukai of the West's, respect. She had demanded it.

No one has ever perplexed him more.

"I didn't poison that food you know" She smiled sweetly at him, once more gesturing him to eat.

Why he complied, he did not know, but he picked up his bowl and began to eat the contents within. Though he would not say it, he enjoyed it very much.

"You never answered my question."

Kagome looked up from her bowl. "Which one?"

"How did you find me?"

She turned her eyes to the swords. "Tetsusiaga began pulsating, and it led me to you. It seems Tensiega called for help"

She returned to her bowl, acting as though such behavior was natural for the swords. Many more thoughts and questions plagued the demon lord's mind, but once more, and as expected, he kept quiet.

"Now, if you don't mind, I would like to ask you a question"

Sesshoumaru, whose eyes were on the swords, turned them to the beautiful girl at his side. When she saw he made no objections, she began.

"I don't know if you remember, but when you were choking me, you called out a name. Yuna, I believe. Can I ask who she is?"

"You can ask, but I don't have to answer" His voice seemed more bitter then usual.

Kagome realized she hit a soft topic, and ceased the conversation for now, leaving them to their own musings. Though Kagome busied herself with cleaning, Sesshoumaru was left to let his mind wander, and unwillingly on his part, it wandered to non-other then her.

Yuna.

What is she doing now? `Fucking that bird I bet.' The anger inside him began to rise once more, but he controlled himself.

Try though he might, he could not get the image of what he saw hours ago out of his head. How can he forget? There she was, the woman who he actually had feelings for, perched upon another.

Sure those feelings that were aroused by her were not much, but it was the most he has ever felt in his life, and decided that he could not do with out the small warmth in his heart. But as quick as that warmth came, it left.

Those clawed hands, hands that were not his own, roaming the perfect body of Yuna. Cupping her breasts, teasing her flesh, and her body, which responded under the touch. The touch that which not his. Her voice, which cried out in passionate gasps; sounds that were not caused by him.

Was it the sex that angered him?

`No…' It was the betrayal. For the first time, he began to trust. It was like a hunted fox that begun to believe that the world outside his hole was safe, but before he could stick his head out into the sunlight, the predator pounced on him and cornered him back into the darkness.

It was over before it begun.

Anger began to boil under his skin. He wanted to throw something, anything. The only thing in reach was the bowl, which he grabbed. Before he could hurl the object against the wall, it broke under his firm grip, shattering glass everywhere.

Kagome was immediately by his side, wondering what could have caused the disturbance.

"Sesshoumaru what's wrong?"

He gritted his teeth and did not reply.

"Sesshoumaru?"

"Leave me alone, woman!"

Kagome seemed crest fallen for a moment, but was averted from his cruelty to her by his hand. "You hand…a piece of glass is in there. Here, let me help."

Moments later, his hand was bandaged and cleaned.

Kagome was about to leave his side once more, to do what ever would occupy her hands, but Sesshoumaru stopped her. He couldn't be left to muse in his mind, or he might grow enraged once more.

`Anything…just say anything' He racked his mind to find the words to speak to her. She sat there, next to him, waiting for him to speak.

`She is the only thing that will help me keep my mind straight for the time being… I must find something to talk about…'

And that is when his eyes fell upon Tetsusiaga. "Tell me, where is Inuyasha?"

For the first time, he saw fear in her eyes. What was she hiding?

Kagome tried not to look into the golden eyes of the one before her; eyes so like his. `Inuyasha…' Tears brimmed her eyes, as she choked out a few words, though her voice was calm.

"He is no longer here"

She turned around and headed for the tunnel out of the cave. " I am getting fresh water…"

"What do you mean? Explain yourself. I believe I have a right to know where my own half brother is, do I not?" He interrupted.

"…for some tea. I'll be back shortly" And she walked away.

He let a sigh escape his lips. His only occupier was gone.

As though it were a waterfall waiting to splash over a mountain, Sesshoumaru's mind went straight to the thing he most wanted to forget.

"Yuna"

That name. If only another name passed his lips, he might have been able to bear it. But her name will always leave a scar on his heart.

`Perhaps' he thought ` by any other name, it would not hurt as much.'

~*~*~*~

The silk sheets wrapped around her warm body, as her midnight locks cascaded over the end of the bed. Slightly worn out by previous events, she began to close her eyes and enjoy the peace around her.

`All of it is mine now'

Yuna smiled, letting a fang grace her bottom lip. Everything had gone according to plan. Though the plan was taken care of earlier than expected, it happened exactly as she had wanted it too. Now she had control of the Western Lands, had a mate who she could rule with an iron fist, and bend to her will.

He complied with her every wish. Made love to her when she demanded it, never questioned her about anything, and was always there to make a good face for her. In these times, it would be frowned upon not to have a male in a young woman's life.

It seemed everything was falling into place perfectly. There was only one more matter to take care of, and unfortunately, that matter was not a small one.

It was the matter of satisfying her greed.

`The western lands are not enough…'

A soft click echoed through the large room, and a trolley was pushed in. A small squeak emitted from the revolving wheels, as a small servant pushed the golden item across the room.

The servant took no notice to the naked general lying next to the new head of the Lands, and went around the large bed. He kneeled down and whispered "The items you requested, My Lady"

Yuna, still draped in the white, silk sheets, reached over and pulled the top most scrolls off the trolley. The servant, taking the hint, left his new Master.

She laid out the open scrolls before her, looking down on each one with a smile on her face. "Soon…" she whispered to herself.

Suddenly she straightened her spine in surprise, as small butterfly kisses found their way up her back. Once they reached her shoulder, the kisses proceeded to her neck, where Yuna gladly leaned into them.

"What are you looking at, love?" The rough voice of Haru inquired.

"Take a look and see…" His dark eyes looked over her shoulder to the maps before him.

"Each one is a detailed map of the Northern, Eastern, and Southern Lands." Yuna explained.

Haru chuckled softly and kissed Yuna's shoulder. "Where did you get such details? This shows every weakness in each land."

Yuna smiled evilly and said "I had a loyal servant of mine go out and map out each land for the past year. I have been waiting a long time for these. Do you know what these maps mean, love?"

Haru nodded into her bareback. "With these maps….We can take full control."

Yuna turned around and kissed him deeply, allowing her tongue to enter his warm mouth. Pulling away, she whispered into his lips "Prepare your army, we leave for the Eastern Lands in a few days."

She kissed him lightly once more. "If we cut off the North from the South, they will not be able to ally each other, and victory will be ours. All of Lands will be at our mercy"

Suddenly, Yuna turned Haru over, and began kissing him savagely.

The silk sheets fell to the floor, along with the scrolls.

~*~*~*~

It seemed like an eternity to Sesshoumaru, but Kagome returned with the fresh water she gathered from the stream. Pouring it into a clean pot, she held it over the fire and began to wait for it to come to a boil in silence.

Sesshoumaru was glad he had something to watch and distract him, and was content just watching the miko fidget through her belongings and move around the cave.

She finally realized she had not cleaned the glass from the broken bowl, and went to the job straight away. While kneeling beside him, Sesshoumaru caught a smell of her for the first time. He expected her to smell disgusting, as most humans do, but she didn't.

`Lavender'

It was a heavenly and intoxicating scent, and he was slightly angry when she left his side. `I must have a concussion' he thought. `These disgusting thoughts of a clean human are plaguing my mind, and they must stop now'

Glancing around the cave once more, his eyes fell upon Tetsusiaga again. He remembered he was not totally satisfied with Kagome's previous answer as to what happened to Inuyasha. `As though I care…'

But curiosity got the better of him, and Sesshoumaru opened his mouth to speak.

"Woman…Kagome" He had to play his cards right if he wanted answers. She looked up at him, slightly smiling at the fact that he used her name.

"Yea, Sesshoumaru?"

"Where is Inuyasha?"

Kagome looked up immediately and tears that were just brimming her eyes fell over and spilled down her face. `Why does he want to know…?' She thought.

"He…isn't here anymore. He left us…. he left me"

`Why am I even telling him this?'

"And where exactly did he go?"

Kagome wiped the tears from her eyes with her clean uniform; she had changed and bathed earlier that day. "Does the name Kikyou mean anything to you?" Sesshoumaru seemed slightly puzzled at such a question, but answered anyway.

"The miko who my half brother fell in love with?"

Kagome visibly clenched her teeth. "Yea her…we were battling Naraku…about a day ago…."

At once Sesshoumaru was alert and listening carefully. "We, Inuyasha and the rest of us, were attacked by him, the real Naraku. Before he came however, she…Kikyou… had come to take Inuyasha with her"

Kagome kept her eyes on the ground. `Why am I telling him this?!' she questioned again. The truth was, it was good to speak and get this off her mind, for it was all she was thinking about. And luckily for her, Sesshoumaru was an excellent listener.

"She didn't get to finish her job, because we all had to go into battle. After I purified Naraku…."

Sesshoumaru, who spoke in an unbelieving voice, cut her off. "You mean to tell me, you were Naraku's downfall, and not Inuyasha?"

She nodded her head and continued. " Kikyou brought Inuyasha back to hell with her. He was finally was able to keep his promise"

`So Inuyasha is gone for good? Tetsusiaga is now open…' Though in truth Sesshoumaru could have done without the sword, he wouldn't mind having another weapon under his belt.

`And Naraku has been defeated at last, by non-other than this miko…is she that strong? Perhaps I should be more cautious around Tetsusiaga..'

That sword would defiantly help him in his battle against Yuna. He had already formulated a plan. Once he recovered, he would carefully make his way towards Yuna, and tear her limb from limb with his bare hand.

The thought of her death enticed him so much that is hand clenched into a fist. Kagome, who had ceased her sobbing, looked at the concentrated look up Sesshoumaru's face.

`Is he angry with Inuyasha and Kikyou? Why would he be?'

She just stared on and wondered. "Sesshoumaru…are you alright? Are you in pain again…"

"I'm going to kill her…." He muttered, tightening the hold he hand on his own hand. The bandages wrapped around it, to stop the bleeding the broken glass had caused him, were cutting of the circulation to it.

Kagome looked into his eyes. They held such loathing and hatred, as she has never seen before. He never even gazed upon Inuyasha in such a way. `Who can this woman be, to cause such a strong man such agony?'

Hesitantly, she opened her mouth and spoke.

"Sesshoumaru, who is Yuna?"

End Chapter 11

( I have a strong feeling I for got something, so I might fix this chapter up. I just want to post it)

Fox- Wow…for me that was a long chapter. So, what you think? Does everyone hate Yuna or what?

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Fox- tee hee. Well, you say killing everyone off is the answer to everything, so I wont take your word for it. Lol. Well I want to take this opportunity to thank the last chapter's reviewers!

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