InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Protecting Home ❯ chapter 12 ( Chapter 12 )

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Chapter 12

 

For two days now he'd been going through school records trying to find the face that haunted his dreams. “Where are you? I know you're here somewhere I can feel it.” A few minutes later he felt elation as the face he had sought for finally came into view and a cruel smile formed on his lips. “There you are Kagome. Soon I'll see you again miko, very soon.” If anyone had been in the room with him they would have seen his eyes turn red for a moment as his hand traced the features of the young girl on the computer screen.

 

A shiver ran down her spine as her eyes glazed over. She could see a dark figure looking at a computer screen and as she stepped closer realized it was her own face that stared back at her. A deep menacing voice could barely be heard as he whispered her name and a promise that made her quiver with fear and uncertainty. A gentle hand on her shoulder threw her from the vision and left her gasping for breath only to look up into concerned emerald eyes. She couldn't hold his gaze as she tried to regain her composure.

 

Kurama was walking to class when he saw her sitting under a sakura tree. Although it wasn't unusual to see her sitting there the vacant glazed look was very unusual.

 

“Hey Kurama,” said Yusuke as he looked to see what had caught his friend's attention. “Whoa, what's wrong with Kagome? I've never seen her look so out of it before.”

 

“I don't know Yusuke, but I think it would be wise to check on her.” As they got closer it was easier to see the blankness in her eyes as well as feel the waves of uneasiness rolling off of her. Kurama reached out to touch her gently hoping to break the trance. The fear in her eyes startled both he and Yusuke.

 

“Hey, you look like you've seen a ghost are you ok?” asked Yusuke.

 

It took a minute for Kagome to focus on their faces. “I'll be fine Yusuke. I'm sorry, but I really have to go.” They watched as she quickly gathered her belongings and practically ran from the area. `I have to warm mom and the others. He's getting to close.'

 

“Something's not right Kurama. I may not have known her long, but I didn't like the look in her eyes. She was scared and as powerful as she is I don't think there's much that would scare her. I'm going to follow her and see what's going on.”

 

“I agree Yusuke we should follow and call Hiei as well.” They followed her scent and aura to a large set of steps at an old shrine.

 

“What the hell is it with shrines and never ending steps?” groaned Yusuke.

 

Kagome had finally gathered her senses by the time she had reached the shrine. She walked into the house taking off her shoes and began looking for her mother. As usual she was in the kitchen and for just a moment she was fifteen again watching as she made dinner like any other night and wished she could live without always worrying her about danger that seemed to always find her.

 

Sakura felt when her daughter came onto the shrine grounds because the rose currently wrapped around her apron strap vibrated alerting her that someone was approaching. As long as it stayed closed then she knew that the one coming was not here to harm them. She never really worried anymore because all of Kagome's wards and the barrier she kept in place would not allow those that intended harm passage onto the grounds. Kagome was standing at the kitchen entrance she knew, but finished what she was mixing before looking up. “Kagome, I thought……” The blank look in her eyes made her stop and told her everything she needed to know. “He's finally come,” she whispered. She sighed and sat at the table gesturing for her daughter to do the same. “How much time do we have?”

 

“I don't know, but I want you all to have your bags packed and ready to leave. He'll come here asking questions first and after that I want you to call me so we can get you out of here.” She watched as her mother once again accepted everything that was happening and felt the grip of guilt in the pit of her stomach. Her eyes lowered as she sighed gently. “I'm sorry mom. I know that things have not been easy since I was pulled into the well.”

 

“Kagome none of this is your fault. This is what you were destined for and even though I do worry I know that you'll be all right. I'm very proud of the woman you've become and don't ever forget that.”

 

“It's hard knowing that if it weren't for me none of you would ever be in this kind of danger to begin with.”

 

“You have done everything you can to protect us Kagome and when Naraku does show up here we'll be ready to go to Selena's. I'm sure grandpa and Nara will get along great if he doesn't bore her to death first.”

 

“Thanks mom. Nara has been preparing everything and is looking forward to seeing all of you.” She drank some of her tea and grinned. “Don't tell Souta and grandpa, but she has set aside some antiques and plans on training with Souta daily. That should keep both of them happy and entertained for awhile.” They sat in a comfortable silence when Kagome felt three familiar auras enter the grounds and groaned in frustration. “Kami must really hate me,” and went to meet the newcomers. As they came into view her irritation became more than apparent. “Would you like to explain why you followed me here.”

 

“Maybe because you looked scared as hell and we wanted to make sure that demon hadn't found you,” growled Yusuke.

 

“Kagome we were concerned and wanted to make sure that you were alright,” said Kurama.

 

She looked at them and frowned. “I'll be fine and yes he is getting much closer than before so I came to warn my family.” She noticed that Kurama's attention was drawn to the Goshinboku and smiled slightly. “This is the god tree. It is the sacred tree of the Higurashi Shrine and also the place where Inuyasha slept for 50 years pinned by an enchanted arrow until I traveled back in time and freed him.” She touched where the tree was bare and smiled. “This tree holds special meaning for both me and him. It is the end and the beginning of everything for the both of us.”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“It is the place where his relationship ended with Kikyo when she put her spell on him intending to leave him bound for eternity. He was unable to die or live never able to move on in either direction. It was when I freed him that both of our lives took a different path and eventually became one. This tree has always kept my secrets and comforted me in times of pain and heartache. It has always protected those it deems worthy as it protected Inuyasha during his long sleep.” She smiled once more before looking at the others. “I'm sorry, but I must warn the others of what has happened.”

 

“We'll come with you Kagome. Besides if this Naraku guy is as powerful as you say it'll be fun to kick his ass,” said Yusuke.

 

Kagome looked at him with a cold expression. “I hope he's not Yusuke. He nearly killed all of us last time. Do not underestimate him. He is very cunning and if he regains his power it will be difficult to defeat him again.” She opened a portal to her home and walked through only to have the others follow. When she stepped out she could hear Selena cursing something to the lowest pits of hell and grinned. “Another experiment must've gone wrong.” They followed the growls and curses to a small building outside that sat close to the cottage. Unfortunately none were prepared for what greeted them. In front of them stood a plant that reached nearly fifteen feet in height with long thick vines covered in thorns. At various points there were large pods that opened to reveal rows of teeth dripping with acid and in the center wrapped tightly in vines was Selena. A moment later and Kagome was laughing so hard she could barely stand. Even though the pods were threatening against coming any closer to it there were small yellow flowers that surrounded Selena and seemed to be scolding her like a child because she was trying to get away. She listened as it growled softly at her sister only to get louder as it sounded more irritated by the minute. This only made her laugh harder. She saw Kurama try to approach, but held up a hand to stop him. “I wouldn't do that if I were you Kurama. Her plants tend to get very over protective.”

 

Selena was frustrated as hell because as soon as she put her energy into the seedling it felt the auras of everyone on the estate and became overprotective. It immediately went into its protective state and wrapped her up tight not letting go even when she ordered it to. “That's it I've had enough,” she growled as she let out just enough purification to reduce it back into a seed and growled at her sister. “Thank you so much for the help Kagome I appreciated it.”

 

“No problem,” she laughed uncontrollably trying hard to regain her breath.

 

Kurama now saw what she was wearing and groaned at the sight. She was wearing a silver tunic like his with a loose blue skirt that stopped mid thigh and was barefoot. Her body was covered in scratches from her struggle and some of her hair had been freed from the high ponytail it was in. *”She's beautiful even now looking a mess,” Youko whispered to him.

 

“It's not that funny Kagome. You've seen plenty of my experiments gone wrong before.”

 

“I know, but seeing you get scolded by flowers is just to funny.”

 

“Yeah Yeah. I'm going to clean up and change before these clothes fall off. I'll see you in a few minutes.” She left the building leaving three very amused detectives.

 

Kagome led them to the living room to wait for Inuyasha and Selena. The room was large with soft cream-colored walls and a large stone fireplace against the far wall. Dark wooden shelves lined the walls filled with books and pictures. A couch and two loveseats surrounded the fireplace with a soft rug centered on the floor. “Please sit down and I'll make some tea while we wait.”

 

Yusuke was looking around when he spotted a man with waist length unruly black hair and violet eyes come in. `That must be Inuyasha,' he thought. They could all feel he had immense power, as he carefully looked each one over as if to judge them.

 

“You must be the spirit detective,” Inuyasha said, as he looked them over.

 

Kurama stepped forward and bowed slightly. “You must be Inuyasha. It's a pleasure to finally meet you. My name is Kurama and this isYusuke and Hiei,” he said as he pointed to his companions. “We were sent by Koenma to help defeat Naraku.”

 

Inuyasha took a closer look at the detective and smirked slightly. “We won't need your help, but I'm glad to meet anyone who can frustrate and piss off Selena the way you have.” The fox gave him a look of curiosity and decided to elaborate a little more. “That woman has tortured me throughout the last few centuries with her experiments. It's nice to see her irritated once and awhile. Although I probably should kill you now because most of those damn things were specifically designed to keep you away.”

 

“Inuyasha, I'm glad you here.”

 

He turned to see his mate come in and became slightly worried. “How close is he, Kagome?”

 

She sighed as she poured tea for everyone holding a cup up without looking only to have Selena take it and sit on the rug. Kagome sat on one of the loveseats with Inuyasha by her side as the others sat down on the couch and Hiei against a wall. “He's found my family name so I have no doubt he'll find the shrine soon and then me. I would appreciate it Selena if you would make sure that Nara has everything ready.”

 

“Where you able to pick up anything from the vision Kagome?”

 

She looked at everyone present before continuing. “I only saw his back, but when he called my name I could feel the darkness in his aura as well as confusion. I don't think he has regained all of his memories at least not yet.”

 

“Kagome, did you sense any demonic energy from him?” asked Inuyasha.

 

“No, I was pulled from the vision before I saw anything else. I won't stop them from coming now.”

 

“What do you mean won't stop them?” asked Yusuke.

 

She looked into the warm brown eyes of Yusuke and was reminded of her long lost friend Sango. They both had the eyes of one who had seen too much in their short years. “I've been suppressing the images for the last 500 years Yusuke. Now that the time has come I can't hide from them anymore. It's time to use them to my own advantage.”

 

“Hn. So even with all of your power your still a weak ningen,” said Hiei.

 

Kagome raised an eyebrow at him while Inuyasha growled in warning as well as Selena. “So you finally decide to speak and here I was beginning to think you were a mute. Instead your just another arrogant youkai that thinks everyone is beneath him. Well answer me this firefly could you deal with watching as your family and friends were murdered every night for over 500 years even if it was only a vision. How long would you keep your sanity watching as your sister was brutally slaughtered and there was nothing you could do but watch”?

 

Hiei growled viciously. “You don't know me wench or what I'm capable of.”

 

“Whats to know Hiei? You've had a rough life where many tried to kill you just for being what you are along with many other that I've known and you now have the I've got a stick up my ass syndrome like Sesshomaru did.” She looked at him sadly. “Had you been in my place Hiei in time you would've done the same thing and suppressed the visions for the sake of your sanity. Even if you don't believe it Hiei you're not alone and there are others who have survived through situations similar to yours and worse.”

 

“Hn, you don't know anything ningen.”

 

Kagome smiled gently, “I know more than you think Hiei.” She looked to see Yusuke and Kurama's astonished faces and chuckled softly. “I appreciate you coming, but I've got things to prepare for and my mate and I are going to train. So I'll see you guys later.” Kagome looked to see Selena already leaving the room with the tea tray and a certain fox watching her movements.

 

“Hey Kagome can we come and train with you guys?” asked Yusuke.

 

“Of course you can,” she smiled.

 

Kurama found Selena washing out the teacups and thought about how to approach as she moved around the kitchen gracefully. She was wearing a deep blue silk dress that hugged her form perfectly and hung to her ankles. The neckline was modest revealing only a small amount of cleavage while her sleeves stopped at the elbows. He hadn't noticed until now but there was also a slit on each side for better movement that went to mid thigh. *”Something is troubling her especially if she hasn't told us to leave yet.”

 

`I agree Youko.'

 

`Why would he seek her out if he doesn't remember,' Selena thought. She stood there with her hands on the counter and head bowed. “Kami my head hurts,” she whispered as she straightened herself and walked out the back door into the night.

 

Kurama had silently watched her as she washed the dishes and complained of a headache before going out the back door into the gardens. *”We'll have to help her with that headache,' said Youko. He boiled some water adding the herbs needed and went in search of the vixen.

 

Selena was trying to relax to relieve her headache when a steaming mug was given to her. She looked over her shoulder and was met by silver hair and golden eyes. “Thank you,” she said accepting the mug.

 

“It will help you headache,” he said. “I take it that was a new plant your working on.”

 

“Yes, but it still needs a lot of work,” she said while sipping the tea. “It's to protective.”

 

He chuckled at the understatement, “so it would seem.” She was staring at her mug intently deep in thought once more he noticed. “What's wrong Selena? You haven't told me to leave yet.”

 

The mug was empty now as she set it down beside her and pulled one knee up to her chest to rest her head on as she looked at him. “Why did Kagome sense curiosity and darkness both in his aura? Is it possible that some part of him is remembering while the other is looking for her for answers? I can't help but wonder when will he stop searching out of curiosity and search for vengeance instead.”

 

Youko listened as she spoke, but kept glancing at the leg that was revealed to him. His instincts were screaming to touch and claim her, but knew she wouldn't allow it yet. “I believe you are right. He is most likely torn between the past and present right now. If he allows the soul of Naraku to overwhelm who he is now he will come seeking his vengeance. We will be here to help though.” He watched as she nodded her acceptance and closed her eyes. The moon was barely visible making the silver of her hair stand out more giving her the appearance of an angel. `Well I guess now would be the time to ask her who the Tsume is,' he thought. The medicine he had given her helped with the headache, but he had also added something to help calm her anxieties thus making her a little calmer. “Selena there is something I would like to ask you.”

 

`Why doesn't that sound good to me,' she thought. “What is it?” Her tone was strong and even as she waited for his question.

 

“I heard you speak a name last night when I left. Who is Tsume?” The growl he received in return was not encouraging.

 

 

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