InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Protecting Home ❯ chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

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Chapter 3

 

A figure moved quickly through the forest barely even noticeable unless one was watching. `Of all the times he had to pick up my scent he had to pick now. If he thinks that he'll ever catch me or find my den he's sadly mistaken,' she thought. The female was leading her pursuer far from her home before she once more lost him. It was a game that had been played several times over the last months with the outcome always the same. She smiled as she darted across a small clearing and waited for him to show himself.

 

He was closer than he'd ever been before he could feel it. This scent that he had tracked many times, but never found was to mysterious too pass. It was the smell of lavender and rain that encouraged him to track it every time he came upon it. The smell was female and he couldn't help but wonder if she was as enticing as her scent. He came to a clearing and knew she was just beyond it so he covered his aura and youkai to get a closer look at his prey. There stood the most beautiful vixen he had ever seen. She was petite with wavy silver hair streaked with a deep blue and fox ears atop her head. She wore a blue fighting outfit that had no sleeves and reached to her knees with slits up to her hips for easy movement. Her pants were silver, but loose leaving his imagination to wander. Then he noticed her tail was the same color as her hair. It was long and silky and it was also twitching with annoyance. A sly smirk formed on his face as he started to manipulate the plants to wrap around the vixen.

 

She knew he was there no matter how well he tried to hide himself. The feel of vines wrapping around her body was not unexpected and she smirked slightly. `If he thinks that this will hold me he's sadly mistaken,' she thought.

 

“Well, well what have I caught this time?” he asked as he came closer to her form. `I want to see her face.' “I've tracked you many times wondering who that wonderful scent belongs to.” He stopped at hearing her growl in warning and chuckled. “Don't worry my beautiful vixen I don't plan on hurting you,” he said seductively.

 

She watched him closely through her hair as he started to come closer once again. He was tall with long silver hair and piercing golden eyes. The tunic he wore was what as was his pants and slipper. She couldn't deny that he was beautiful, but she also could see the arrogance in him. He was a demon used to seducing others and getting what he wanted. “Who are you?”

 

Those few words set his blood to boiling at the smooth silkiness of it. His hand gently cupped her chin and lifted her face to be met by the deepest blue eyes he'd ever seen and full lips that begged to be kissed. “I'm Youko Kurama and who are you my beautiful vixen.”

 

“I'm Selena now release me,” she growled again.

 

“Now why would I release such a beautiful prize,” he said running his claws gently along her cheek.

 

“Prize, who in the hell do you think you are?” Her eyes burned with fury as they started to glow with her powers. She immediately over powered his will on the vines and wrapped them around him tightly. He struggled to regain his control as she watched him. “I know of your conquests King of Thieves, do not follow me again. I am no one's prize. Now you'll have to excuse me I have a student to meet and you've made me late.”

“I will find you again my vixen and next time you won't get away so easily.”

 

She turned to look at him. “You only found me this time because I allowed it. I only wanted to know who kept following me.”

 

“I will use everything in my power to track you Selena.”

 

“How can you track someone that leaves no trail?” She stepped into the shadows and disappeared.

 

The vines released him and he walked to where she had vanished. “So she has the powers of a shadow kitsune how interesting. It will indeed be a challenge to get you in my claws once more.”

 

The view of the castle was astonishing as always. As she walked to the gates the guards recognized her and bowed deeply in respect. “Lady Selena how nice to see you again Lord Sesshomaru is expecting you,” said a tall inuyoukai named Tai.

 

“Thank you.” She entered the doorway and walked to his study where he was once again lost in paperwork. “You sent for me Sesshomaru.”

 

“I expected you earlier Selena.”

 

“I know, but I had to loose someone who is quickly becoming bothersome.”

 

“Is it the same scent that has been following you?”

 

“Yes and I found out that it is actually Youko Kurama that has been following me. I don't think he appreciated it though when I turned his own vines against him and disappeared,” she chuckled.

 

“Although I have no doubt in your abilities be careful Selena he can be a very dangerous opponent especially when it comes to something he wants.”

 

“I'm well aware of that so don't worry. Now where is my new student.”

 

“Come I will introduce you to her. She is a miko by the name of Kagome and is also the Guardian of the Shikon Jewel. I wish for you to train her fully in her powers although she did train with Midoriko she still has need of more.”

 

“I see. So she is the immortal I've heard about. She will train at my home where we have access to all that is needed.”

 

“Agreed, although you will not be able to separate her from her intended I don't think he'll cause to much trouble.” He led her to the gardens where a young woman turned to greet them. She had a gently face framed with silver hair while the rest was black. Her eyes were an ice blue and she wore a red kimono with sakura blossoms along the right sleeve. “Kagome this is you new teacher Selena.”

 

Kagome was astonished at the kitsune's beauty and smiled warmly. “It's nice to meet you Selena-sama.”

 

“You as well Kagome-sama. I assume that Lord Sesshomaru has told you that you will be coming to my home to train.”

 

“Your not taking Kagome anywhere without me,” said an inuyoukai hanyou that landed next to Kagome. “Besides you're a youkai what the hell can you teach her about miko powers.”

 

“Inuyasha, watch your tongue or I will silence you myself. Lady Selena happens to be a miko demoness and is more than capable of training Kagome.”

 

Kagome looked at her in shock. “How is that possible? I've never heard of a demon having the powers of a priestess.”

 

“I myself do not understand. I only know what I am and have been trained by many.” The sun was beginning to set. “We will leave in the morning to reach my home.” The rest of the evening was spent getting to know one another and laughing. Morning came and everyone was saying their goodbyes.

 

Kagome noticed that Selena was on constant alert as if waiting for someone. “Are you alright Selena?”

 

“Yes, but I have a feeling that fox won't be to far away. He's damn near relentless.”

 

“What fox are you talking about?”

 

“One by the name of Youko Kurama. He's know as the King of Thieves and unfortunately he became interested in my scent so each time he catches it he begins to follow me.”

 

“That's why you masked your scent then,” said Inuyasha.

 

“Yes it is not only is he a master thief, but also notorious for seducing women. True hi is very handsome, but he's also one of the most arrogant youkai I've ever had the displeasure of coming across.”

 

Inuyasha had listened to her and didn't like the idea of a thief looking for her. “So whats going to keep this thief from finding you and possible Kagome?”

 

“Around my home is a barrier that hides not only my home but all scents inside. Each time he has followed me I've led him away from my home before melting in the shadows.”

 

“What kind of kitsune are you Selena?” asked Kagome.

 

“I'm half silver and half shadow kitsune.”

 

She smiled at the wide-eyed look upon the miko's face. “By the look on your face you are well aware of the power each breed on their own holds, but I'm not surprised I've been told that Sesshomaru has been training you. The problem is that Youko is also a silver kitsune and a persistent one as well, but you won't have to worry very few have ever found my home.” They walked until early evening before coming to the barrier that hid her home. She gave a small wave of her hand allowing them to pass into their new home.

 

Youko had followed the vixen's scent back to where he had first picked it up and back until he couldn't track it any more. He gracefully leapt into a tall tree to get a better look around and after seeing nothing he leapt silently to the ground pulling out a seed from his hair grinning as he encouraged it to grow. `You will not escape me long Selena. I will find you sooner of later it's only a matter of time.'

 

 

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