InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Prophecy ❯ Chapter 6

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Sesshomaru stared at the empty doorway with which Inuyasha had departed. He scoffed at their recent departing conversation.

“No, she’s not.”

So very like Inuyasha to state what was on his mind, no matter how idiotic it was. Why would Inuyasha think something so ludacris?

“The mark on her shoulder states otherwise.”

“Yes, but that doesn’t…” Inuyasha had finally shut his mouth. Otherwise, he probably would have been thrown out on his ass. He would have no one, not even his own blood, denounce his claim on his Mate. Still, the mark on her shoulder was all the world needed to see that she was indeed his Mate. You couldn’t be Mated to someone who wasn’t your biological Mate. The chemistry, the chararestics had to be there.

It wasn’t until Inuyasha left that Sesshomaru stepped out onto the balcony. It was seconds before the wind caressed his skin and he admitted to the inevitable. Kagome was not his Mate—not in the manner that most demons would assume their Mates to be. But the claim had been successful.

Why then, could he take another lover with no rebounds?

Kagome was his. She was his Mate and he could allow no other. Not Inuyasha, nor Kagura. The power of the Jewel was at stake if anything happened. Not only that, but Kagome was his. No matter that she was human, what was his, he would allow no one to take.

This could come in handy. Inuyasha had never been exactly fond of his human side but he hadn’t hated it…but he found it highly amusing that Kagome hadn’t recognized him. He liked her—no, he corrected himself. He lusted her. He wanted her. She was the most beautiful and strong woman he’d ever had the chance to meet. No other woman had stood up to him as she had, much less back talked to him. He was intrigued and when that happened, he had a hard time letting go until he was satisfied with the results. The little Priestess, she stirred his blood, even in human form.

Oh yea, this human side of him could definitely come in handy. Still, there were some things that he didn’t understand. His little Priestess was interested in him, whether she would admit to it or not. But she was supposedly Mated to Sesshomaru. That…he didn’t understand. Her body should have protested his close embrace when he’d held her close…

And she had smelled damn good.

He just wished he’d known where she had gone. He cursed his human nose. She’d gone to take a bath. But where? He grinned suddenly. The Warm Springs!

Kagome sighed in bliss as she walked shoulder deep into the water. Springs were normally cool but this one, thank God, was always warm. She dipped beneath the water, her hair floating up like a pool of black velvet before she pushed back to the surface. She ran her hands through her wet hair and opened her eyes. The sky was clear. She swore there were millions of stars twinkling at her. She couldn’t remember ever seeing the sky so clear.

She washed her body leisurely and then her hair before wading towards the bank. She picked up the fluffy white towel that Sesshomaru had had made for her and wrapped it around her body, tucking it under her arms. She leaned down to pick up her discarded clothing and a sense of not being alone came over her. She spun around, an arrow cocked on the bow between her hands. And came face to face with Inuyasha.

He lifted his hands defensively. “Don’t kill me. I’m not a demon.”

She didn’t lower her bow. He might not be a demon but the arrow could still hurt him. “How long were you watching?”

“I wasn’t. I was leaving and I happened to come by…” The lie came easily, one that he didn’t feel any remorse in telling. He’d be damned if he regretted the sight of her naked body. He’d left and followed in the direction of the Springs. He wished he’d been in his half demon form because at least then he could have followed her scent. He’d thought that she would have finished bathing by the time he caught up with her but he hadn’t been prepared for the sight of her back slicked with water. His mouth had gone dry at the slippery skin, the droplets of water that rolled down her back and over the ripe curve of her ass.

She wasn’t as averse to his human side as she was to his demon side. Oh yes, she liked his demon side. She might not admit to it or even know it, for that matter, but the soft scent of her body changed each time he had been near her. She was off guard with his human side and that was because he wasn’t his perverted demon side. He was his human perverted side. This could come in handy…

He turned away from her, instantly regretting the loss of the sight of her half naked body. “I think it would be best if you…got dressed?” That wasn’t what he wanted to say. He wanted to tell her to drop the towel. To dare her. When he’d seen her backside he had been begging silently for her to turn around, to let him see…

He could hear the rustle of clothing and counted to ten silently to stop himself from turning around. “Is it safe to turn around?”

Kagome nodded and then remembered that he couldn’t see her, turned around as he was. “Yes.” The impact of seeing his face, so familiar to that idiotic, sadistic—obviously sex crazed pervert—unnerved her. But there was no mistaking that the man before her was not him. What she sensed from him was kinder…and something…else. “Sesshomaru never mentioned having a brother.” They’d already had this conversation but she couldn’t help herself.

“Yes, well, like I said before he doesn’t claim me.” He shrugged. “We don’t exactly get along. If he could kill me I’d probably be dead by now.” He almost snickered at the thought. What a sight it would be to see the two of them fighting to the death. Not to say it hadn’t been done before, they just hadn’t been able to kill each other. They were just too stubborn to die.

“You’re human, no offense, but he could kill you easily.” Unless it was brotherly love holding him back. With Inuyasha human, Sesshomaru could break his neck with his pinky finger. She just couldn’t imagine Sesshomaru showing that much affection.

“Hmmm…” Inuyasha was glad she didn’t question that further. That had been a mistake on his part. Sesshomaru could very well kill him while he was stuck in this human form for the night. He’d have to be careful…he didn’t want to give away his little secret just yet…

“May I ask you something?”

He nodded, but he wasn’t expecting what she asked.

“Do you have any other family? Another brother?” She paused, trying to remember something to define him with. “A brother, perhaps with…small fuzzy ears atop his head?”

He chuckled. My, oh my. His little wench was more interested in him than she had let on. The little bitch. From the way she had acted when she’d been in his arms, she might as well have hated him. But he knew better. He shook his head but he couldn’t stop the small smile that formed on his lips. “No, Sesshomaru is the only family I have.” That, at least, was the truth. “Why do you ask?”

“Oh…nothing. It’s nothing.” Of course he wouldn’t have a demon brother. It was miraculous that he had one demon brother but two would be impossible. She knew demons and humans didn’t voluntarily Mate. Sesshomaru and her, what they had was different.

“Really? The look in your eyes was a little hopeful there. Why, you like this mysterious fellow? A lover, perhaps?”

Her head snapped up. “Of course not. He’s an arrogant jerk.”

“Why the blush?” He grinned.

“I’m not…” She lifted her chin. “Sesshomaru is my Mate. I would never.”

That silenced him but not for reasons she probably imagined. Sesshomaru and Kagome Mated. For some reason the idea didn’t sit well with him. He didn’t give a damn about the Prophecy. He knew that only those destined to be Mated could be Mated but the thought of them Mated just didn’t…make sense.

“And what does Sesshomaru think of this mysterious stranger?” He questioned innocently. Once again he wished he was a demon again so he could fully read her expression, sense her emotions. Her silence, however, was answer enough. He barely refrained from cocking an eyebrow. He was gloating inside from what he was learning from her. “Ah. He doesn’t know.”

She was quiet for a moment before she shrugged. “Sesshomaru isn’t fond of other males.” She was surprised that he’d even let Inuyasha near her. Obviously he didn’t view Inuyasha as a threat.

“Tell me something—“ Inuyasha knew he shouldn’t ask but he couldn’t see any other way around it. If she asked a question of her own, he would find a way around it. “—about this Prophecy. I never thought Sesshomaru would Mate himself to a human. No offense to you, because you’re beautiful—“ He added that for her benefit. “—but I wasn’t aware that demons could Mate themselves to humans…”

He knew they could definitely fuck. He was a result of that, but Mating? He’d never heard of it being done.

“I’m not just any woman. I hold the power of the Jewel.”

He grinned. Of course she would come up with an excuse.

“I was chosen to protect the Jewel and the Prophecy which made my soul compatible with a demon.”

Of course. That would explain why she had lived through the Mating. But he wasn’t so sure that she was Sesshomaru’s Mate. The doubt wouldn’t ease. He shouldn’t care. But he did. Why? He glanced up at the sky and noticed the fading darkness. He had a little while left before the sun was out. “Let me walk you back.”

Kagome felt her lips curving upward into a smile. Whatever had made her think that he could possibly be related to that arrogant fool seemed ridiculous. He might resemble him but it was nothing more than that. She couldn’t help but compare the two though. Where Inuyasha was sweet the other was arrogant. Inuyasha was polite and he said whatever was on his mind no matter how inappropriate. She nodded. “Thank you. I don’t normally converse with a lot of people. Most of them are demons…and most of them aren’t fond of Sesshomaru. I’m rather…glad for your company. Thank you.”

“No problem. I’m rather enjoying your company myself, too.”

Kagome ran a hand through her damp hair as he led the way. He pushed aside heavy branches, clearing the way for her. “Thank you. Why have I never seen you before?”

That was just the opening he’d been waiting for. That question, he’d been expecting—hoping—for. “I’m only this way once a month.” She could take that however she wanted but she wouldn’t suspect the truth behind it. He hadn’t lied. He was only human once a month.

“Ah…”

“I’ll be back next month. You’re the only person I’ve met that doesn’t care that I’m related to a demon so excuse me if I find myself wanting to be in your company.”

She wrapped her arms around herself and smiled in the darkness. “I don’t judge. But thank you. I’d be more than happy to keep your company the next time you’re around.”

He smiled, knowing she couldn’t see. He’d be more than happy for her to keep him company naked and in his arms. “If Sesshomaru doesn’t care…”

Kagome rolled her eyes. “He doesn’t care.” Otherwise Inuyasha wouldn’t have even been allowed into his home. “I come here every night on this night.” It signaled the end of her ‘freedom’ from Sesshomaru. This time she had for herself, at least she could control this. It was nice to have male human company. She didn’t count Miroku because even though he was married to Sango, he was still a filthy pervert.

She shouldn’t want to be in the male company so much but she did. She just hadn’t realized how much until now. Someone she could talk to…that she could relate to…

What the hell?

“Next month then?”

He nodded and watched as she turned and walked through the heavy iron gates. He had a plan. He’d win her from both sides, his human and demon side. What he had planned, she wouldn’t stand a chance. He wanted her. Oh yes, he had a plan.

Seduction.

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