InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Protecting Home ❯ chapter 13 ( Chapter 13 )

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Chapter 13

 

Before heading to the dojo Kagome and Inuyasha stopped by their room to change into something they could easily train in. Kagome came out in a pair of black mid thigh shorts that hugged her curves and an ice blue tank top that matched her eyes. She had pulled her hair into a high ponytail to keep it out of her way. Inuyasha was now wearing a pair of baggy red pants and a red wife beater that hugged his torso. He had also dropped his concealment spell and now revealed his silver hair, amber eyes and dog-ears. He looked up to see the surprise in both of the detectives' eyes and smirked.

 

Yusuke couldn't contain his surprise when Inuyasha walked out. “You're a half demon?” he said.

 

Inuyasha's eyes narrowed slightly. “You gotta problem with that?”

 

He just smirked, “hell no, I started out as a half demon too until I died for the second time and came back full demon.” He saw the confusion in their eyes and grinned. “It's a long story.” They accepted his answer and led them to the dojo. It was much larger than he expected and the far wall was covered in different weapons.

 

Kagome went to pick out her favorite weapon which was a pair of katanas and started her warm ups. Inuyasha held his tetsuiga while Yusuke and Hiei watched them with interest. Yusuke watched as Kagome and Inuyasha squared off and took their battle stances.

 

Inuyasha was the first to strike as Kagome did a back flip and brought her katanas up to block the attack. She smirked at him while pushing her swords up and ducking underneath only to have her attack blocked as well. They both moved with grace and skill while constantly attacking at a pace that Yusuke and Hiei had a hard time keeping up with. They fought until they were both dripping in sweat and neither willing to give in. Kagome started grinning as she kneeled and placed her katanas in front of her and crossed her arms in front of her body. They could hear a low chant as her hair started to lift as her power increased and when she opened her eyes they were glowing white orbs swirling with lavender. `Oh shit,' thought Inuyasha as he prepared for the attack. Yusuke and Hiei made sure to get out of the way as they felt her power grow even stronger. Inuyasa tried to move out of the way only for the attack to follow and surround him forming a barrier. He was careful not to touch the walls knowing they would burn if he did and looked to his mate who was grinning in triumph.

 

Yusuke couldn't believe the power he felt come from this small woman it made the hair on his body stand on end He approached the barrier that surrounded Inuyasha and raised his hand to touch it when a bolt of purification threw him back. “What the hell was that?” he growled.

 

“That was a warning,” said Kagome. “Each time someone tries to either break in or out of that particular barrier it releases a small amount of purification, but it will increase each time an attempt is made until it purifies that person.”

 

“Hn, it does no good if you're trying to kill your opponent,” said Hiei.

 

“Now why would I want to kill my mate?” she said while releasing him.

 

“Believe me runt if she wants you dead you will be. That is nothing compared to her real power.”

 

“Hn, I'll believe it when I see it.”

 

Inuyasha watched as she shook her head and left the room before he turned to the apparition. “If I were you runt I wouldn't push her and you better hope that you're never on the wrong end of her attacks. She's been trained by the best over the centuries and what you saw was only a fraction of her power.”

 

“You've gotta be kidding me,” said Yusuke.

 

“No, I'm not. If she were to use her full power there wouldn't be a dojo left. Sesshomaru had to nearly rebuild the dojo a couple of times before she learned to fully control it.”

 

Hiei's eyes widened slightly, “she was trained by the King of Makai.”

 

“Yes. When she became immortal he trained her as well as finding others to train her. That's how we met Selena she is the best he ever trained and now they are equals when it comes to combat. Kagome is stronger when it comes to miko powers though.”

 

“I was unaware that the King trained others especially mikos.”

 

“They were exceptions and ones he has never regretted. Those women have made the difference in battle more than once.” He looked at them both and smirked. “Even Sesshomaru isn't dumb enough t completely piss them off. So if I were you I'd stay on their good side.” He turned around to follow his mate and looked at the two demons behind him. “Feel free to use the dojo and if you want to train with me or Kagome we'll be here tomorrow afternoon.” He left them to occupy themselves and followed his mate.

 

Selena was beyond furious when Kurama asked about Tsume and was trying to calm slightly while backing away from him. “My private thoughts are not for you. It doesn't matter if I speak them aloud or not.”

 

Kurama stood to face the furious vixen. “I've never heard that name and was merely curious if he was a suitor of yours.”

 

Her eyes were hard and cold as she watched him come closer. “Tsume is none of your business, Youko.”

 

“Who is he Selena? I would like to know if someone else is trying to court you.” He was trying to keep his anger under control by now at her refusal to answer. Selena looked away from his intensity in his eyes and turned her back not wanting to answer. His hand gently turned her back around to face him. “Who is he Selena?” he growled in warning.

 

She noticed his eyes were tinted red in anger and knew she needed to calm him down before he went into a demon rage. She looked into his eyes as her hand raised to gently touch his face calming him. “Why,” she whispered. “Why do you have to be as stubborn and relentless as he was?”

 

He watched as her eyes clouded in some long forgotten memory as she cupped his cheek and gently ran her thumb back and forth. His arms came around her waist and gently pulled her closer while leaning into her touch. “Please tell me Selena,” he spoke gently hoping she would answer.

 

Selena's hand came away slowly as her eyes cleared and she realized where she was. She tried to step away from him, but he wouldn't release her. “Let go and I'll tell you.” He finally relented and they found a comfortable spot under a nearby sakura tree. She looked to the stars as she gathered her thoughts as if once more asking for guidance before finally speaking. “I was very young, only about 137, when I met Tsume. At the time I was training my powers with an elder of the Shadow Clan, because I was both a shadow and silver kitsune it was necessary to train with both clans to access my power. He was tall, with hair as dark as the night, eyes as blue as the sky and just as stubborn as you are now. Everywhere I went he was there laughing and teasing me until he informed me one day that I would be his mate. Of course I told him that all seven levels of hell would freeze over first. His arrogance always infuriated me to no ends.” She looked at him for a moment with humor evident in her eyes. “I've always wondered how it was that the only men I ever seen to attract are arrogant and infuriate me at the drop of a hat. I swear sometimes that I'm simply a magnet for them. Anyway throughout my training he continued his pursuit nonstop and made it known to the other males of the village he was trying to court me. It never mattered how much I protested and told him no. I was by the river one-day meditating when a bear youkai attacked. Tsume, as usual, was close by and went into a rage slaughtering it faster than anything I'd ever seen. He saved my life that day and from then on we were truly inseparable and started training together as well. Eventually as he vowed we fell in love and became mates.”

 

Youko was listening to her story and started growling when she said they were mates. `I'd like to know where the hell he is. It's obvious he hasn't been near her in a long time,' he thought. `I'll kill him if he deserted her.'

 

She had paused to look at her hands before speaking again. “The village was attacked by rogue demons shortly after. We fought side by side, but they kept on coming. We were separated during the battle and before I could make my way back to him he had been fatally wounded.” Her eyes turned to him for only a moment before once more looking down letting her hair hide her eyes from him. “He died in my arms telling me how much he loved me with his last breath. Never before had I felt such rage as I did then and I purified every one of those bastards within a two-mile radius. Afterwards I trained even harder and mourned his death for years. Even now I still catch myself missing his laughter and embrace.”

 

`So he's dead,' he thought. He looked at her and for the first time noticed the sadness and loneliness in her aura. When she turned to look at him her eyes were solemn, but held an inner strength as well.

 

“As with all things time has faded my memory of his face, but not the feeling of his love.” She stood and looked to the sky once more as the wind gently blew lifting her silky hair and gown revealing her long legs to his gaze. “I swore I would never go through that again.” Her deep blue eyes met his golden once again. “Now you know,” she said softly.

 

He watched as she just stood there in the moonlight the breeze playing with her hair and clothing. “You miss him.”

 

“He was my mate and I loved him.”

 

“And now.”

 

“There will always be a place in my heart for Tsume no one can ever change that. Although I have moved on I don't want to ever go through that again. That's why I've chosen to not take another mate.”

 

He stood in front of her smirking while playing with a lock of her hair. “Any chance of changing your mind?”

 

“No I don't think…….” She was cut off as soft lips captured hers in a passionate kiss. One arm was wrapped around her waist pulling her closer as the other was on her upper back keeping her from pulling away. She tried pushing on his chest when she felt his tongue glide over her bottom lip begging for entrance. He nipped at her bottom lip making her yelp slightly and used the opportunity to taste her. She was fighting only half-heartedly now as he coaxed her into returning the kiss. His eyes opened slightly as he guided her to the sakura tree they had just sat under and pinned her with his body. Never breaking the kiss one hand moved to her left hip while the other cupped the back of her head. The intensity of his presence awoke long forgotten desires as she began to kiss him back slowly at first and then with just as much intensity as he gave to her. Her hand traveled up around his neck and pulled him closer as they both fought for dominance. Selena was lost with the feel of his body against hers, but soon realized what was happening when she felt a clawed hand gently caress her breast. She pulled back gasping for breath as he continued his assault on her neck tasting her flesh. He pulled away to look at her and saw a beautiful vixen flushed in passion and fear in her eyes. It was to soon now, but the time was drawing close for him to claim her. He leaned down to give her a chaste kiss on the forehead and held her to him feeling her body tremble slightly with the passion he had unlocked.

 

“I have been patient this long Selena, but make no mistake I will claim you very soon koi.”

 

She glared back at him. “And I will fight you every step of the way.”

 

He chucked at the woman still pinned by his body and ran a hand through her silky strands. “I would have it no other way Selena.” His lips met hers again in nothing more than a slight touching of flesh before releasing her and watched as she quickly made her way to leave. “I will see you again tomorrow.” His only answer was a glare as she went inside her small cottage.

 

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