InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Protecting Home ❯ chapter 14 ( Chapter 14 )

Sorry about the long wait and after this chapter it will be a little while before I can update again. For the first time in over 6 years I finally get a vacation from work so I am taking advantage of it. Not to mention I still trying to figure out how I want the next chapter to go. Anyway hope you like it and please review.

 

Chapter 14

 

 

It was late in the afternoon when a man with black wavy hair stepped off the train. He was tall with broad shoulders and a handsome face, but if you looked closely at his eyes you could see a coldness that had intimidated many over the years. He was in his mid twenties, but held the aura of someone much older. After looking around to gain his bearings he left the station to walk to a nearby hotel where he had rented a room. `Tomorrow I'll visit the shrine. Maybe I can finally get some answers.'

 

Kagome was sitting in the garden with Selena when she stopped in mid sentence and her eyes glazed over. She watched as a handsome man walked off the train and finally got a good look at his face sending a chill down her spine. There was no denying who he was the wavy midnight hair and maroon colored eyes only confirmed it. “Naraku,” she whispered. When she came out of her trance Selena was waiting patiently by her side. “He's here.”

 

“I thought as much. We should get your family out of there tonight. More than likely he will show up at the shrine sometime tomorrow.” She stood waiting for Kagome to follow while the breeze gently played with both women's' hair.

 

Kagome's head bowed in thought before looking to her faithful friend and sister. “You're right and I want to be there when he shows up. I need to know what I'm dealing with and how powerful he is.” She knew that if anyone would understand it would be her and she was right. When she looked into her deep blue eyes there was nothing but understanding there. After going inside and making a few calls and also informing Nara of the coming arrivals Kagome opened a portal to her mother's home. They walked through to see her mother packing the last of her belongings and once more felt the guilt at what she put her through. “Mom is there anything I can help you with?”

 

Sakura looked up from her packing and smiled, “no dear that the last of it. Souta and grandpa are already packed as well.” She sat down on the edge of her bed and looked at her daughter. “So what are you going to do?”

 

“Right now we're going to get you out of here so I know you're all safe and tomorrow we'll wait for him.”

 

“Are you sure that's wise Kagome?”

 

Selena saw the fear in her eyes and wanted very much to reassure her. She came to kneel in front of her and gently held her hands. “Sakura I give you my word that everything will be alright. We need to know what we're dealing with so it can be handled. I'm sure right now he's looking for answers not a fight.” She watched as her aura calmed slightly and nodded.

 

“Thank you Selena. I know you two have been through a great deal together and I appreciate the fact that both you and Inuyasha are there to help her.” She lightly squeezed her hand. “I can't tell you how grateful I am for looking after my family.”

 

“It's no problem Sakura. You have been more than kind to me and for that I thank you. There are very few that would accept what has happened to Kagome and even fewer that would accept a youkai into their home as you have.”

 

She smiled gently at the demoness. “I guess Nara is waiting so we better get going. It has been awhile since I last saw her and I know that both grandpa and Souta are looking forward to staying with her for a little while.”

 

They walked downstairs only to be met by the spirit detectives. Kagome looked at them curiously, “what are you guys doing here?”

 

“The toddler told us what happened and sent us to make sure your family makes it safely to Selena's,” said Yusuke.

 

Selena's eyes narrowed as she looked them over and noticed the gleam in Suichi's eyes. “You are not coming to my home,” she growled.

 

“Whatever, we were told to make sure they made it there and that's what we're gonna do,” said Yusuke. “If you got a problem with it tell the toddler. Hell I would love to be sleeping instead of babysitting.” He knew that she would be pissed and he wasn't disappointed as her eyes held a tint of red to them. She didn't like people knowing her whereabouts and considering that Youko had been pursuing her for centuries couldn't blame her.

 

“Just open the portal onna and lets get this over with,” said Hiei who was standing in a far corner glaring at them.

 

Kagome knew that her sister was furious. “Selena lets just go it's getting late and Nara's waiting.” She turned and opened her own portal waiting as Selena walked through with her family, the spirit detectives and then she and Inuyasha followed the portal closing behind them. She could hear her sister grumbling about introducing Koenma to her purity tree and saw her mate wince at the thought of that particular plant.

 

Yusuke heard her ramblings and wondered that this particular plant was for so as usual he asked. “Hey Selena what's this purity tree you keep threatening to use on Koenma?” He nearly regretted his question as she looked at him with a wicked gleam he had never seen before in her eyes as she grinned.

 

“Why Yusuke my purity tree is much like Youko's death tree only instead of acid all it has to do is touch a being and it slowly purifies them from the inside out.” She grinned even more at the shocked faces that looked at her.

 

Yusuke turned slightly to Inuyasha and whispered. “Remind me to never get on her bad side.”

 

He grinned at the detective. In truth he actually liked him because he was reminded of himself so long ago with the bad attitude and short temper. “Try living with her for 300 years.”

 

“I'm surprised that you even survived at all man. Keiko has a wicked temper, but she can be just plain scary.”

 

“Tell me about it,” said Inuyasha.

 

Selena led them to the base of a mountain and removed the barrier revealing a hidden entrance. She turned to see the surprised looks of the newcomers and smirked before leading them inside the corridor replacing the barrier as the last one entered.

 

*' So that's why I could never find her,' whispered Youko. `That sneaky little vixen used the mountain to contain her scent as well as barriers.'

 

She led them through the corridor and into the clearing taking a deep breath before smiling with contentment. The walk to the main house was enjoyable as questions were answered and when the house came into view Nara came outside to greet them all.

 

The neko gave a small bow in greeting and smiled warmly at her guests. “Please come in and I'll show you to your rooms. I've made tea as well.” She looked at the strange men that were with them and looked to Selena with curiosity. “Will they be staying as well?”

 

“Not if I can help it,” she growled.

 

“Ok, well lets get you settled and then we'll have some tea.” Nara showed the family members to their rooms and a short while later escorted them to the patio behind the main house. It was large made of red stones of different shapes and sizes with wooden beams overhead that had various vines growing all through it. There were different flowers on the vines that gave the air a pleasant and comforting smell. Surrounding the outside patio where more gardens filled with lavender and jasmine while the patio itself held several couches to sit on. In one far corner nearly hidden from view was a large hammock overlooking the gardens.

 

“Whoa, sis how long did you live here?” asked Souta in awe.

 

Kagome smiled, “over 200 years Souta. This is where our pups loved to play while growing up.”

 

“It's beautiful Selena,” said Sakura as she looked at the well-kept gardens and the surrounding areas.

 

“Thank you, I do hope you enjoy your time here.” She said a quick chant and the stone bowls at each corner lit with a bright blue fire giving off plenty of light to see. After accepting the tea from Nara she went to her favorite spot, the hammock.

 

Nara smiled at everyone and noticed the handsome red head watching her mistress closely. “Well now, I the Higurashis, but who are you three?”

 

Suichi walked up giving her a charming smile. “This is Yusuke Urameshi, the silent one in the corner is Hiei and my name is Suichi Minnamino, but you may call me Kurama.”

 

“Kurama?” she asked taking a step back.

 

Selena sat up slightly looking at her ward and glaring at Kurama in warning. “Stay away from my ward Youko.”

 

Nara watched as his form changed into a tall handsome silver kitsune. His name finally hit her and she gasped slightly, “Youko Kurama.”

 

He gave her a fang toothed grin to the attractive neko who had backed further away from him. “It's nice to know that such beautiful women have heard of me.” He was surprised when she growled at him instead of melting at his appearance like females usually did.

 

“Heard of you. Do you have any idea how many times Lady Selena came home cursing you to the lowest level of hell?”

 

“I can only imagine, but it has been quite often as of late,” he chuckled while looking over at Selena who was lounging in her hammock seemingly not paying attention to them. She looked so relaxed while lying there swaying in the breeze as one of her vines gently rocked her. The contentment was apparent on her face as she gazed at the stars drinking her tea.

 

Kagome was chuckling at their banter and noticed her family getting tired. “Selena if you don't mind we'll stay here tonight and leave in the morning.”

 

“That's fine you know where your room is.” She watched as they all left to rest for the night and turned to the detectives. “Now lets open a portal for you to go home.” They followed her to a small clearing where a portal opened directly to Yusuke's home.

 

“Thanks Selena.”

 

She nodded her head and watched as both Yusuke and Hiei walked through, but when she looked at Youko he was heading back to the house. “Youko, where the hell do you think you're going?”

 

He turned to look at her over his shoulder smirking. “I'm staying with you of course.” Everyone had already gone to bed and he was curious about her home as he explored her beautiful gardens. There were very few he had ever seen that could surpass this one in beauty. He knew that Selena was behind him, but was surprised when a vine attached itself to his ankle pulling him to a plant that quickly grew to an enormous size. His claws slashed through the vine as he leapt out of the way. Unfortunately several more came at him from different directions as he avoided each one. He looked at it and quickly pulled a seed from his hair that turned into a rose. With a cry of “rose whip” the rose turned into a whip full of lethal thorns. As he was about to destroy the plant that had attacked him Selena took a protective stance blocking his prey. She stood in front of the plant that now wrapped itself around her body lovingly as she kept her eyes on him. When he lowered his weapon she turned whispering a few words while softly caressing the petals returning it to its original state. “One of your guards.”

 

“One of many throughout the gardens. If I were not close by it would not have given up and the others would have attacked as well until you were either detained or dead. They are very protective of those who live here.”

 

“I see and you are protective of them as well.”

 

“They are mine and I put a lot of work into each one. I protect them as they do me and my family,” she said her eyes flashing with pride.

 

He watched as a slight breeze caught her hair lifting it gently. She stood before him watching as she always did with an air of uncertainty. Here was the woman he had sought for 300 years for various reasons. The last several weeks he had been able to get closer to her and now had a better understanding of the woman who had evaded him. He was brought from his musings as she walked past him heading into the house. “Where are you going?”

 

Selena just rolled her eyes, “it's going to be a long day tomorrow so I'm going to sleep. Follow me and I'll show you to your room.” He followed her as she led him to a door that had a lunar flower in full bloom carved on the door. “This will be your room for the night.” She turned to leave when he grabbed her wrist stopping her.

 

He loved the cornered look in her eyes as he gently pulled her against his body. Over the last few weeks he had embraced her many times and it was getting harder each time to let go. His lips captured hers in a tender kiss as his hands gently caressed her back. Her lips were soft and warm as he ran his tongue over her bottom lip asking for entrance. She was hesitant at first, but slowly returned the kiss. The feel of her finally giving into his affections made his blood boil as his grip tightened. He placed kisses along her jaw line as he nibbled on her ear making her breath hitch and him grin. Her heartbeat sped up even faster as he pulled her closer. “Where is your room koi?” He knew she wouldn't say, but couldn't resist asking her.

 

She was about to reacquaint him with her right hook when she got a better idea. Her voice became soft and seductive as her arms wrapped around his neck and she stood on her toes leaning against him so he could feel her body better. He leaned his forehead on her shoulder while she whispered into his ear, “far from you.” She pulled herself from his arms and stepped into the shadows disappearing, but not before whispering a good night.

 

He smiled at the place she had vanished, `she's finally starting to accept me. Now that I know where her home is she can't run anymore.' The thought made his smile grow even more as he entered his room for the night.

 

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