InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Protecting Home ❯ chapter 18 ( Chapter 18 )

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Chapter 18

 

She had just left Youko and was coming in the back door to get a cup of tea before getting ready for the day. Unfortunately she noticed to late that her sister was awake and grinning from ear to ear at her appearance. Selena knew the look in her eyes and after getting her tea she sat at the table desperately trying to avoid the knowing look on her face. To bad for her it wasn't working and it didn't help that at that moment Inuyasha walked in looking like the dog that caught the cat.

 

“So where's your mate fox?” he smirked.

 

`Oh so you want to play,' she thought and grinned slyly. “The last I saw him he was hanging from a tree getting all of the attention he could possibly stand by some of my more loving plants. Why are you feeling neglected too?”

 

He growled at her while crossing his arms in front of his chest. “You're one crazy fox you know that.”

 

She tried to pull off an innocent look, but her eyes completely ruined it. “Now Inuyasha why would you say such a thing. You know me better than that.”

 

“Hmph, that's why I said it. There's no way in hell anyone can convince me otherwise.”

 

By this time Kagome's battle with her giggles was completely lost as she burst into laughter earning curious looks from everyone else. “I'm sorry Selena, but what did you really do to Kurama.” The smirk on her sister's face was almost scary. “Selena?”

 

“Don't worry he's alright and should be awake pretty soon.” The only reaction she received were looks of astonishment. “What?”

 

Kagome just shook her head. “I'm not sure I want to know what you did to him.” She said while finishing her tea.

 

“I'm going to take a shower and change. I assume you're going to the shrine,” she said while getting up to put her cup away. One look in her eyes and she knew something had happened. Selena's eyes had lost all humor and had turned ice cold. “What happened”?

 

Inuyasha growled, “The bastard took over yesterday and said he'd be coming for her and the shikon.”

 

“Give me twenty minutes and I'll be ready,” she said and walked to the door. “If I come back out and you're not here you will regret it, sister or not.”

 

She was completely serious and Kagome knew that. Selena never made idle threats so she would wait. “Well then I guess I've got time for another cup of tea.” When she heard Inuyasha chuckle she glared at him. “Would you go against her with that threat?” His ears flattened as he turned from her with his arms crossed. “I didn't think so.”

 

True to her word twenty minutes later they were walking around the shrine grounds while Kagome explained what happened the previous day. Selena listened while thinking of the different things that needed to be done. They now knew that he was regaining his demonic powers and was once more seeking the jewel and Kagome. “You know that we'll have to draw him away from ningen kai. There's no place here that we can fight him safely.”

 

Kagome paused to look at the ground deep in thought. “I know, but if it's going to be in Makai it has to be in an isolated area.” She looked to her sister and not for the first time was thankful for her wisdom. “Do you have a place in mind?”

 

“I have a few in mind that may be adequate. We will need to speak to Sesshomaru about it though.”

 

They both looked up when they felt the presence of two powerful demons enter the grounds. They immediately recognized the auras of the spirit detectives making there way to them. They shared a glance and came to a silent agreement.

 

Yusuke and Hiei were making their way up the shrine steps. It was time to see what Kagome had found out about their new enemy. When they reached the top the girls were waiting under the god tree. “Hey Selena, where the hell did you run off to the other day and where's Kurama?” asked Yusuke.

 

She looked at him with amusement in her eyes. “I had business to take care of Yusuke. Don't tell me you actually missed me.”

 

`There's something different about the vixen,' Hiei thought before he realized what it was. `The fox finally claimed her,' he thought.

 

“Why would I miss you and where's Kurama,” growled Yusuke.

 

“And here I thought we were friends.” She turned as another portal opened and smiled when Inuyasha came through. “Good I'm glad you're here.” She looked back at the detectives, “now if you'd excuse me I've got a certain toddler to scare.”

 

The grin on her face was enough to make Yusuke very nervous and take a step back. He watched as she went to open her portal and realized she never answered his other question. “Yo Selena you never told us where Kurama was.”

 

“He's around somewhere,” she called while walking through never looking back.

 

“Don't worry Yusuke. I can assure you that Kurama is fine although he'll probably be a little irritated when you see him,” Kagome giggled.

 

“And why is that?”

 

She could barely contain her laughter “she has a plant that will make you sleep for a couple of extra hours or so and she used it on him while he was already sleeping so she could get a few minutes to herself.”

 

It took only a minute for Yusuke to realize what that meant before he too started laughing. “She gave him the slip again.”

 

“Hn, he'll find her no matter where she goes now that they are mated,” said Hiei.

 

Yusuke's eyes nearly bulged. “Mated, you've got to be kidding me. He finally caught her.” His shoulders slumped slightly in disappointment, “damn, I was hoping to get a few more laughs out of him chasing her. I mean it's not everyday you see a woman run from Kurama. Hell he's normally running from them.”

 

“It doesn't matter if they're mated or not Selena won't be controlled by anyone. She's the craziest damn vixen I've ever met,” said Inuyasha.

 

Kagome just laughed at her mate and the hopeful look in Yusuke's eyes. “Don't worry Yusuke she's more than capable of keeping Kurama on his toes.”

 

Selena emerged from a portal outside Koenma's office and melted into the shadows. Silently she watched as the toddler worked unaware of her presence. She pulled a seed from her hair and thin vines made their way to the unsuspecting demigod growing in length and size. Before he realized what had happened his entire body was wrapped up tightly and he was hanging upside down screaming for help. “You and I have a few things to discuss, Koenma,” said Selena.

 

The look in her eyes was enough to silence him immediately. “Just put me down,” he growled. Trying to compose himself he glared at her slightly. “Now what do you want and why can't you announce yourself like everyone else.”

 

Selena chuckled softly as her tail swayed gently behind her. “Now why would I possibly want to be like everyone else? I'd never have any fun.” She smiled at his deflated look and became serious once again. “We have things to discuss so you better listen well. I will not repeat myself.”

 

Kurama finally started to open his eyes and looked around to find his new mate gone. He expanded his senses throughout the ground to find she was nowhere around and growled his disapproval. Looking to the side of the bed he noticed a very familiar flower. In fact it was one he had used on her once when he was trying to catch her. `She used a sleeper on me,' he growled lowly before something caught his attention. It was a note from Selena.

 

Good morning or should I say afternoon. Thought you could use some more rest and I had things to do.

Selena

 

He bathed and dressed quickly so he could take care of his own business while thinking of various ways to punish his mate for her trick. A sly smile graced his handsome face at some of the punishments came to mind.

 

It was late and Kagome was starting to wonder where her sister had gotten to when a portal opened in the garden revealing Selena. “It's about time you showed up.” She looked to see that she wasn't paying any attention to her or her surroundings and walked straight to the cottage. A few minutes later she came back out wearing a black fighting kimono. It was sleeveless with slits on the sides up to the waist for easy movement with a pair of fitting black pants underneath and matching slippers adorned her feet. Her hair was braided with a black leather cord wrapped around the braid and tied at the end to make sure it stayed in place. Kagome knew what it meant and was only slightly concerned. `She's going to find someone,' she thought.

 

Selena finally looked up to see Kagome watching her intently. She didn't say anything just merely nodded in recognition before stepping into the shadows. `It's time to find out what's going on,' she thought. It didn't take long to find the aura she was looking for. He was in a hotel room not far from the shrine sitting in the middle of the room meditating. She looked at the man that was their enemy taking in his features. He was handsome with dark features and a strong build. It was the first time she had seen him up close, but had memorized his aura and scent the first day he had come to the shrine. He was slipping into a deeper trance when a dark glow surrounded his form. `The cause has to be here somewhere,' she thought while scanning the room.. When she didn't find anything in the room she started to look at the surrounding area. There were a few small stores and cafés close by as well as homes, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary. She was still looking when she felt a slight disturbance on the edge of her senses. After tracing the sensation she was confronted with a demon holding a mirror. It wasn't like the one Kagome said Kanna used. She could actually feel the evil aura pouring from the mirror instead of being drawn in like she was told Kanna's had done. Selena quickly drew her sword pouring her purification powers into it and thrust it into the mirror cracking it. The demon merely watched her with no emotions and dull lifeless eyes. “Who are you?” she asked.

 

He watched the vixen for a moment before speaking. “You've stopped nothing. Naraku has returned.”

 

Selena growled as she watched the youkai turn to dust before her eyes to be gently blown away with the breeze. His words, even so few weighed heavily on her heart with what she knew was to come. She turned to leave only to look at the hotel where their enemy resided and was greeted with malicious red eyes staring back at her.

 

It was getting very late and Kurama was patiently waiting for his mate to return. He had been told where Selena had gone and was not pleased she had gone alone. Across the room both Kagome and Inuyasha waited as well. “She should have been here by now,” he growled.

 

Kagome smiled softly at her sister's mate. “Don't worry Kurama she is the best there is when it comes to gathering information.”

 

“Not to mention stubborn and sneaky as hell,” said Inuyasha. He looked at the fox with a steady gaze before a sly smirk crossed his features. “Even mated she pulled one over on you.”

 

Kurama calmed slightly, “it won't happen again.”

 

Kagome chuckled softly. “I hate to say it Kurama, but there isn't anyone who can change her mind once it's been set on something. If she feels she needs to do it alone she will by any means necessary.”

 

“Don't worry fox she's fine. I've never seen anyone who can match her skills. That's why she's Sesshoumaru's favorite at gathering information or assassination. She'll be back when she gets what she wants and not before.”

 

“It's nice to know you think so highly of me Inuyasha,” came Selena's voice.

 

Kurama looked over to see his mate dressed in all black with her hair pulled back. What caught him off guard though was the slight worry in her eyes. “What's wrong?”

 

She looked to each before settling her gaze on Kagome. “The process was complete before I could stop it. Naraku has returned and has all of his demonic powers.”

 

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