InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Protecting Home ❯ chapter 17 ( Chapter 17 )

 

Chapter 17

 

She was getting ready to leave again pulling on her miko robes when Inuyasha came in giving her a kiss to forehead. “Good morning, Inuyasha.”

 

“Morning Kagome. Still no sign of Selena, huh.”

 

“No, but I'm sure she'll show up pretty soon,” she said only to look at her mate sitting on the edge of their bed grinning ear to ear. “And what are you grinning at?”

 

“You don't honestly think that fox is going to let her go without claiming her first do you. For the first time he has her where he wants her. In his den, probably alone, there isn't a chance in hell that he's going to let her go. He's just as much a pervert as Miroku was only he actually succeeded in seducing the women he went after.”

 

“I know, but if he hurts her I'll kill him.”

 

Inuyasha just laughed, “It'll be fine Kagome. You know as well as I do that Selena has been lonely even if she wouldn't admit it. This will be good for her and if he does hurt her I'll kill him myself.”

 

Kagome just smiled, “thanks Inuyasha.” Her smile turned mischievous,” you know what this means right.”

 

“She won't be around as much,” he asked hopefully.

 

Kagome frowned at her mate. “No, it means kits,” she said happily. “Finally there will be kits running around again.”

 

A look of terror crossed his eyes as he waved his hands frantically. “Oh no, the brat and his kits were enough you remember how they loved to practice on me,” he whined.

 

“I know between Selena, Shippo and the kits I wasn't sure that you'd actually keep your sanity,” she said gripping her sides in laughter.

 

“I almost didn't. Shippo was torture when he was a kit, but with him and Selena both training them I barely had a moments peace. When Selena and Kurama have kits we're going to have to lock up all of the valuables in the house.”

 

“Don't worry I'm sure it won't be that bad besides they'll be in Makai the majority of the time.” She sighed becoming calm once again. “I've got to get to the shrine I'm sure he's going to be there soon.”

Inuyasha watched her with concern as he rose to stand in front of her and his hand came up tucking her hair behind her ear and cupping her cheek in his hand. She leaned into his touch and smiled softly warming his heart. “I've got a few meetings this morning, but if you need me call. I'll see you as soon as I can.”

 

Looking into the golden eyes she had always loved the concern was more than evident. She smiled giving him the reassurance he needed, “don't worry Inuyasha I'm more than capable of purifying him to hell if need be.” She turned from him making a portal to the shrine, “I'll see you later,” she said walking into the portal.

 

The morning was gray and looked like it might rain. It seemed to match his mood because the walk up the many stairs was tedious in his anxiousness to see the priestess again. The night had been long due to being bombarded with memories but he was growing stronger by the day as he perfected his new abilities. His senses had been enhanced beyond anything he thought possible and even now he could feel the purity of the priestess nearby. When he reached the top of the steps he saw her kneeling before the Goshinboku in prayer while the slight breeze lifted her hair lightly giving her a mysterious look. `She is very beautiful,' he thought while making his way to her.

 

Kagome knew he was there and looked over her shoulder to meet violet eyes streaked with crimson. `Naraku will be dominant soon,' she thought standing to meet him. `It's a good thing I let the barrier down for now.' “Good morning, Otoha. What can I do for you?”

 

He was tired of playing games and having her so close was pure torture for him. At that moment he wanted nothing more than to tear the answers from her body. By sheer force of will he sat down motioning for her to do the same. She was hiding her emotions well even with his senses he couldn't locate anything but calmness. He stared into her beautiful blue eyes before coming to a decision. “I came for answers priestess.” He watched her eyes flash before turning hard. `She knows,' he thought.

 

“What answers do you seek, Otoha?”

 

“How is it that someone can remember their last life?”

 

“Usually they don't. There have been cases where a person has flashes, dreams or a sense or déjà vu, but they are unaware of what it truly is.” She paused before speaking again. “Why do you ask?”

 

Her voice was calm and soft as always, but her eyes were demanding answers and he watched her as he gathered his thoughts. “You know why I'm here Kagome. I've watched as you fought, protected your friends and guarded the shikon jewel. In my dreams I've watched you grow in power to become the woman you are now even with the slight changes I knew you as soon as I saw you. What I want to know is why you killed me and how you have lived seemingly for the last several centuries.”

 

His eyes had crimson leaking into them and the game of cat and mouse was over as his demonic aura made itself know. “The one I killed was called Naraku. He was the most evil being I have ever encountered who's greatest pleasure was to manipulate others causing misery and seeking power.” She looked at him to see his reaction. “What I want to know is how in the hell you are remembering. “I allowed your soul to exist hoping to give Onigumo a second chance. You are the reincarnation of him, but I see that Naraku is once more trying to take control.”

 

“What was Naraku?”

 

“Naraku was many different demons in one body, but I guess I should tell you how he came to be. There was once a bandit by the name of Onigumo that was severely wounded and found by the priestess Kikyo. She treated him in a cave knowing he would never move from that spot because he had been badly burned. He knew she guarded the shikon jewel and lusted for it and her until he one day found out that she was in love with a hanyou. His jealously drove him to offer his body to the demons so that he would be whole once more. This is how Naraku was born and became the evil hanyou that ruined so many lives just for his own amusement.”

 

“Now, now Kagome one would think you didn't care for me at all.”

 

His voice had turned dark and seductive. It was the voice she had never been able to forget. “So you've finally decided to show yourself, Naraku.” Her voice held nothing but contempt and she didn't hold it back.

 

“How could I not I've waited a long time to find you, Kagome. Soon I'll be completely in control of this body once more and I'll take what was denied me. Although I would like to know how you survived all of these centuries.” He reached out to touch her and was slapped away as she stood backing out of his reach.

 

“How is this possible?”

 

“Tsk tsk now why would I tell you anything? If I did you'd only try to stop the process and I can't allow that.” He smirked as her eyes darkened in fury. “You don't have your friends to protect you anymore Kagome and soon I'll possess the shikon and you as it should have been.” He stood reaching for her and as soon as his hands touched her skin he was burned and thrown back viciously. “Bitch,” he hissed angrily.

 

The crimson was dimming in his eyes as Otoha tried regaining control. “I'm not the weak helpless girl you fought before Naraku. I don't need to be protected any longer.” She sent another jolt of purifying energy into his body and felt his aura release it's hold as Otoha looked at her with violet eyes once more. “Are you alright?” she asked gently kneeling down to help him sit up.

 

“I'm fine.” He stood up on shakily and started to leave, but turned to her once more. “I will return priestess to have the rest of my questions answered.”

 

“Oh shit,” thought Kagome. “I need to let Inuyasha know what's going on. She once again raised the protective barrier on the grounds before setting out to find her mate.

 

Selena woke up to the sun in her eyes and something holding her tightly. Of course when she looked down to see an arm around her waist everything that had happened came back. “Oh shit. What the hell have I done?” she whispered to herself not thinking anyone was listening.

 

“You have gotten yourself a mate that many women would kill to have,” said Youko in a matter of fact way pulling her closer to his body.

 

“Well that clears up any confusion on whether or not you're conceited with an ego to match,” she said while rolling her eyes.

 

Youko just smirked at her. “And you wouldn't have it any other way.”

 

“Yeah right,” she said with sarcasm dripping heavily from her tone. She tried to pull away from him, but he wouldn't let go earning him a glare. “I've got things to do Youko so please let me go.”

 

Youko growled slightly pulling her down and quickly covered her body with his enjoying the feel of her beneath him. His hands laced with hers pinning them above her head as his eyes roamed her body. “Why would I let you go when I finally have you were I want you?”

 

Selena leaned in close to his ear letting him feel more of her body and smirked at his groan. “If you let me go so I can get what I came for then I'll make it up to you tonight,” she whispered.

 

His blood was boiling with need and there was no way she was moving anytime soon. He'd waited to long to get his hands on her. Her body was calling to his own and he wouldn't deny it. “I'm not letting you go Selena, ever. You belong to us mind, body and soul.” As he spoke red streaked through his hair and green lined his eyes. He thrust into her awaiting body for the first of many times that day.

Otoha had gone back to his hotel room to relax for a little while. He had felt the power Kagome held and knew he'd have to be careful around her. `She's more powerful than I thought and that strange aura I felt when close to the shikon in my dreams surrounded her too.' A malicious smile crossed his lips as he realized what it meant, `she guards it still.' The resolve he had before only increased as did his desire for her. He removed his shirt to reveal a well-muscled chest and abs as he sat cross-legged in the middle of the room. If anyone else had been in the room they would have seen a spider shaped mark on his left shoulder pulse as he sat meditating. The aura that overtook his body this time was slightly different, as it turned darker. He could feel his power growing as well as his knowledge of the priestess and their past.

 

The next morning Kagome was pouring herself some tea before she left for the shrine when she saw Selena walking in the back door wearing only one of Youko's tunics. Her smile became positively evil as she noticed how disheveled her appearance was. “Well it's about time you showed up.” She could only laugh as her sister groaned.

 

 

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