InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Prophecy ❯ Chapter 5

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

How he had managed to forget, Inuyasha would never know. His body had been feeling restless all day, his skin itching. Something wasn’t right. It wasn’t until night had fallen that he’d felt it. A heavy vibration had rocked his entire body, throbbing through every muscle. He had watched in disbelief as his claws shortened and—

“Shit.” He had whispered when his hair had turned pitch black. “Dammit. Fuck.”

He was human. He’d forgotten all about this damned cursed night. If there was one thing he hated about himself—and that was rare—it was this. No matter. That wouldn’t stop him from his little ‘family reunion’.

He grinned at the thought. Family reunion his ass.

Kagome stared at the glow of power between her hands, the rush of energy that filled her body as she purified the Jewel. It was warm, a soft caress against her hands as she moved them over the ball of light, containing the power. She sighed as she felt the emitting energy slowly seep back into their bodies.

She relished the freedom that came on a night like this. The Prophecy allowed her a small reprieve from Sesshomaru. The Prophecy, at least, gave her that small amount of freedom. She shouldn’t look forward to the reprieve. He was her Mate. She shouldn’t…She didn’t have to lie there and wait till the deed was done. Deed? Sango certainly didn’t think of it as a deed. She gladly participated with Miroku and had told her countless stories…Kagome closed her eyes with a soft groan. Dear God, when had she become so obsessed with sex?

She honestly didn’t care. Not everyone was as lucky as Sango to have found someone so much like herself.

And not everyone was as lucky as to have a part in the destiny of the Prophecy.

She rubbed her temples at the wary thoughts. She had never doubted the Prophecy. But somehow…it didn’t seem fair. She envied Sango.

‘No, I don’t.’ She thought to herself softly.

Everyone had their own destinies. Not everyone was chosen by Destiny as a keeper of such power. She had been that person—and in that, she was lucky in her own way. She rolled her shoulders. She was tense. When had she become so tense? She turned away from the pristine table and walked out on the balcony again. He was always out on the balcony, the wind blowing softly through his hair.

But…she had a few things to discuss with him. “Sesshomaru?”

“Yes?”

“Sango came by today.” She murmured.

“Yes.”

He really needed to get over his differences where humans were concerned. She had watched as Sango walked across the lawn with Jaken fumbling behind her. Sesshomaru didn’t want humans at his home, did he? Humans weren’t allowed, were they? Jaken was so eager to please his master. Damn toad. It seemed that they had both forgotten that she was human. He seemed to know what her thoughts were though.

“Just because I’ve Mated with a human does not mean I must associate with the rest.”

His words were so calm and cool. So unaffected. How dare he? “Your Mate is a human.” She stated softly. Maybe he would get the clue. She had human friends. That wouldn’t change.

“I’m very aware of the fact.”

Raciest bastard. She winced at her inner thoughts. She had never harbored any thoughts but kindness and devotion towards him. When had that changed? When? “I don’t think you’re as aware of the fact as you say you are. I am human—your mate—and I have human friends, whether you wish it or not. This is my home, too and I will not be deprived of those I call friends.” Her words brooked no argument.  How dare he think that she would allow this?

He sighed, his eyes closing as the soft breeze caressed his flesh. “I’ll not argue over this, Kagome.” They both knew they couldn’t go against each other’s wills. The negative energy would flow into the Jewel. She turned and then walked out the door. She paused, her back to him. “Don’t do it again.” She said softly before closing the door.

Sesshomaru closed his eyes. Impudent woman. He cared for her, yes, but only because she was his Mate. He would always protect her because she was the keeper of the Jewel and the Jewel was a part of him now, too. Still, she thought too highly of mortals. The wind blew his again, kissing his skin. He smiled.

Kagura. The Wind Demon.

“Hello, brother mine.”

Sesshomaru tensed as he heard the familiar voice, filled with mockery and amusement. He turned and the look on his face held disdain and something akin to disgust. “You’re still alive.”

“…’Course I am.” Inuyasha remarked dryly.

This time the look on Sesshomaru’s face was disgust. “You’re human.”

“Only until morning. Now, how about telling me where that bitch Kikyo is?”

How ironic, that after a 100 years, Inuyasha was still alive. He’d thought the bastard dead. For him to turn up human…He stared at the man he didn’t acknowledge as family, the black hair and dark, charcoal eyes. Inuyasha was beyond pathetic in that moment. “Kikyo? I warned you about her, did I not?”

“Yeah, yeah. Whatever. Just tell me where she is.”

“She died many years ago, Inuyasha. She was human, as you were well aware of. She would be well over 100 now if she was still alive.”

Dammit, wasn’t that a bitch? She had been a good lay and he had even fancied himself in love with her but when he had denied her offer of turning him human, she had bound him to that damn tree. He was a little disappointed by the fact that she wasn’t still alive. He deserved a little revenge for the years he’d spent subdued to that tree. “So, I’ve heard that you’ve taken a Mate.”

“Yes.”

“Kagura? I know you always liked her. She definitely looked like she would be a good fu—“

“No.” Sesshomaru muttered through clenched teeth.

“What? She sucks in bed?”

“No, Kagura is not my Mate.” A muscle ticked in his jaw as he said the words. Inuyasha always pissed him off. All he had to do was say a few words and it had his control pulled tight. And Inuyasha knew it. He knew how to pull his brothers buttons.

Inuyasha coked an eyebrow at that. “She’s not?”

“She’s not a demon.”

“Last time I recalled, Kagura was demon—“

“No. My Mate. She’s not a demon.”

That shut Inuyasha up. He stared at his brother, almost disbelieving. His brother Mated to a human? “You hate humans.”

“Yes and I hate you.”

“You’ve reminded me of that on different occasions, brother.” Inuyasha drawled out the words, lingering over the last. “Why the hell did you Mate yourself to a human?”

“The Prophecy, if you will remember.”

“Ah, that shit.” Inuyasha snorted. He remembered the Prophecy. He and Sesshomaru had been two of the four. He just hadn’t expected the Prophecy to happen anytime in his lifetime. He’d been wrong. Better Sesshomaru than him, right?

“So who’s the lucky Prophesier?”

Sesshomaru looked past him then, the look on his face shifting. He cursed his human body and the inability to hear to full potential. He hadn’t even heard anyone approach. He turned—and froze.

“Have we…met?”

Kagome. Well, well. He hadn’t expected this. He smiled but the curve died slowly at her words. He had to admit, that hurt his pride. She’d forgotten him already? He’d have reacquaint himself with her but this time, he would make sure she remembered him…The smile slipped back as the little devil on his shoulder perked up at her words. He realized why she didn’t recognize him fully. He was human. Those small dog ears atop his head were gone and his hair was pitch black in contrast to the silky white it had been before. His features were the same but…

She hadn’t known he was a half demon. And she sure as hell didn’t know about the night where he turned human. He could use this to his advantage. “No, I don’t believe we have.” He held out his hand to her and when he felt her small hand drop into his. He didn’t remember her hands being so small. And something so simple as a handshake had never left him so restless but at the same time…so satisfied.

What the fuck?

“ ‘Names Inuyasha. You?” But he already knew her name.

“Kagome. I didn’t know Sesshomaru had any family.”

“Ah, well, he doesn’t claim me.”

Her hair was damp and it took him a moment to realize that she was wearing nothing but a robe. God damn. She was naked beneath. His first thoughts regarding her came back. He wanted to take her—fuck her. He knew her reaction to him now was because he was human. She didn’t recognize him completely—only enough to be confused at the odd resembled between his human side and demon. Oh yea, this could come in handy.

“Inuyasha…” She nodded towards him then turned her dark eyes towards Sesshomaru. “Goodnight.” He watched as she turned and left, his eyes slowly dropping, watching her hips…He stiffened as she walked out the door, wondering what the hell she was doing here unless…

Sesshomaru saw the look on his face. “That—“ He motioned towards the empty doorway. “—is my Mate.”

Inuyasha didn’t know where the thought came from or how he knew. He just did. Somehow he knew. He turned back to Sesshomaru, the look in his eyes confused—unreadable. “No, she’s not.”