InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Secret Soul ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

*Disclaimer* I do not own Inuyasha. The world of Inuyasha was created by Rumiko Takahashi. Neither do I own the plot/storyline of the novel I am basing my story off of. I want it to be a surprise, so I won't say it until some people start guessing. But the plot is not my own. The way I write it, and the liberties I take, are my own, as are any OC's that grace the pages. THANK YOU!

 

~Author's Note~

I don't really have anything to say this time, other than I'm excited that the good parts have arrived! Also, I'm trying to combine Inuyasha with the character of Mr. Rochester(of the book Jane Eyre on which this is based) so if he seems out of character at times, or Kagome for that matter, it's because it's hard to try to combine the personalities of characters! So, don't hold it too much against me. In any case, enjoy chapter 6.

 

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Chapter 6

 

 

“What the hell!?”

 

Kagome blinked, not really knowing how to reply to the angry demon's outburst. She crouched lower, allowing her aura to surround her tightly, and watched as the demon glared at her.

 

“Are you trying picking a fight with my friend here?” he asked. “`Cause I'll tell you, you won't win.” Kagome stilled her aura, bringing it down, calming herself. These two demons were powerful…

 

“No Sir, I was startled, that's all.” She bowed politely then raised her head. “I wasn't expecting anyone else out here. I was only warning her.”

 

“Warning her?” He leapt forward, landing a few feet in front of her. Kagome remained in crouched position. His voice, though light, held something dangerous in it. “How dangerous can someone like you really be?”

 

“I don't want to fight you,” she said, shaking off her hurt pride. She had forgotten that people in this area of the country probably did not know her. She had never thought of herself as something special. “But I will if I have to.” Her aura again flared brightly, but the second it touched his, it dissipated. He stepped back a few steps before laughing heartily at her expense. What just happened? That had never happened before!

 

His anger calmed now, he turned to her with a wicked grin. She saw the ears on his head twitch and he took in a deep breath of air.

 

“Who are you?” he ordered evenly. Kagome knew she was in no place to challenge by refusing to comply.

 

“I'm Kagome, a priestess,” she answered, bowing her head.

 

“And what would a priestess be doing here?” His arms were now folded in front of him, and he took a slightly threatening step towards her. She stepped back.

 

“I was sent for by Kaede, who takes care of the estate, Chibara.” She looked up at him. He was eyeing her curiously, and when her eyes met his she felt like she was trapped somehow.

 

“Chibara, eh? You mean the estate some miles west?” His demeanor changed slightly, but Kagome did not understand what would have caused it.

 

“Yes, just down the path.” Sensing no immediate danger, Kagome stood straight, relaxing a bit. “Do you have business there?” she asked, suddenly realizing that it may be why he was here. “If you do, I'm sorry, but the master is not at home.”

 

“The master? Of course he's not at home!” Kagome stepped back again at the sudden eruption. It wasn't anger, just sudden rudeness. He sniffed the air and looked at her a long time before asking, “You've never met him? The master of Chibara?”

 

“No, he has not been home since before I arrived.”

 

“Yeah, he hasn't been.” He took a step forward, causing Kagome to take yet another step back, but as her foot reached for ground it found none. She screamed as she tumbled backward, seeing only ground, sky, then water. But something caught her.

 

“Idiot! What are you doing!?” Her arm had been seized by the strong claw of the demon and she dangled hundreds of feet above the water. He lifted her as if she were a feather, and set her down on her knees onto the ground. She had barely caught her breath before she realized he still held her arm, the claws pressing into her skin. He was close to her…closer than she thought he'd be. The hand on her arm pressed slightly.

 

She looked up at him, noticing now how beautiful his eyes were. Hiten's eyes were hard, red, and cruel. This demon…his eyes were liquid amber, staring down at her with an intensity she didn't understand. She had never seen a demons eyes look like that.

 

“You should be more careful,” he said, his claws gently tracing the cloth of her haori as he released her. Her body shivered and she snapped her hand against her body. “Do I frighten you that much?” His lips moved into a sneer, revealing a glistening fang.

 

“No!” she said hurriedly, standing so fast that she became dizzy. The demon caught her arms, steadying her, and though slightly nervous, Kagome could feel no malice, no ill intent toward her. His grip was tight on her arms, and she could feel his strength. She looked back up into the eyes that still studied her. “No…you do not frighten me, Sir.”

 

He released her and walked back to the waiting cat demon, who had decided to lie down and rest while its master played with the human. Kagome couldn't move. Without looking at her, the demon spoke.

 

“You should hurry home. It's getting late.” Peering over his shoulder he added, “Who knows what kind of monsters come out in the dark?” With a toothy grin he called out, “Kirara!” before hopping onto the cat demon's back and taking off into the sky.

 

Kagome could only watch in wonder at the beautiful sight. Streaming white hair in the wind…it was almost like a painting. She felt a warm pulse in her chest, causing her to to clutch her hand at her heart. She closed her eyes and thought of her training, using her spirit to bring calm, but this time, it was almost painful. She was finally able to relax her nerves though, and, not heeding the demons advice, stayed a while longer at the cliff. He couldn't possibly know that lower level demons didn't scare her so easily.

 

Now the dark was another story. Sighing, she finally turned and headed back down the path. The sun was setting over the water, and in another couple minutes it would be a beautiful sight, but if it set before she got home she would be left in complete darkness, something that held no appeal to her.

 

But try as she might, Kagome could not get the demon's look out of her mind. No one had ever looked at her like that…it was as if he was trying to see inside of her; not through her, not at her, but inside of her. But strangely, she felt connected to him. It was as if something inside of her knew him, but she knew it was impossible. She would definitely have remembered such a rude, yet obliging demon with white hair and gold eyes. But she would never see him again, and that was that.

 

It was a long walk back to the house, but the sky remained light enough for her to see by. She was tired, and knew that tomorrow she would have an excited young Ring on her hands. There was far too much to teach the girl, and she was only one person. She harkened back to her training with Miroku and Sango. It had been easier learning from two people, and she knew that it would be easier to teach had there been one more person. But there was not.

 

She closed her mind to the idea as she opened the door to the house. It creaked loudly, and any soft entrance she had planned on making was now gone. The sight in front of her confused her. There, on the entry way floor, stood a small yellow cat….cat demon! A cat demon with two tails! But it was smaller. It walked up to her deliberately and rubbed against her leg, mewling softly. Then, without notice, it took off and ran to the study, where it pushed open the door.

 

Kagome was about to follow it, and did, up until she reached the door. That presence…it couldn't be… She thought for a moment, and again, she felt a pulse in her chest. Shaking her head, she continued down the hall and up the stairs.

 

She was tired. The day had held much more interest than it had the last two months. She had almost died! She had also been saved. Kagome got undressed and slipped into the warm comfortable bed. She sighed as she looked at the ceiling.

 

She did not know what he was doing here…but here, at Chibara, he was.

 

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Inuyasha heard the opening of the massive front door, as well as the soft mewl of a transformed Kirara. The cat pushed open the large door to the study and pranced in, finding a suitable bed on Inuyasha's lap. He held his breath as he felt her presence pausing in front of the study where he sat in front of the fire. He could sense her confusion, but she did not enter. She continued down the hall and made her way up the staircase to her room.

 

He sighed, absent mindedly stroking the back of soft yellow cat. This was certainly an interesting turn of events.

 

The woman's aura was strong, even when she wasn't projecting it. She could never have beaten them, but she was stronger than he had anticipated. Her aura is what had drawn him and Kirara to her in the first place. When it had dissolved, he had been so in shock that he had laughed outright. What had she been doing out there anyway!? Standing at the edge of a cliff spacing out and leaving herself open to whatever demons decided to take notice of her.

 

Kagome…what a stupid name, he thought with a smirk. He hadn't expected her to look so much… Well, he hadn't expected her to look like that is all. When he authorized a priestess for Rin, she was the last thing he had expected.

 

His mind traveled to Tsubaki. He would have to speak to her tonight. From what he heard from Kaede, Kagome had not met her yet, but knew of her. Of course she would know about her. If Kagome was as powerful as she seemed when he met her, she could probably pick up the spiritual energy, however soft, pretty easily. This thought had his brow furrowed. Something would have to be done.

 

He closed his eyes, taking in a breath, remembering the sweet smell that had calmed his overworked mind. Her scent was totally different…light, but sweet…with such a pull he could almost taste it. No priestess he had ever met had a scent like that, and he had known many priestesses. Her skin was soft, and he was silently grateful for her clumsiness. But her voice held a sophistication he often did not hear from humans, and that interested him. He let out a breathy laugh…she had called him sir.

 

Kirara purred, and turned her head to lick his hand, which had ceased petting her.

 

“What do you think, girl?” he asked. Kirara looked up at him, and tilted her head. “Is she ordinary or extraordinary?” The fiery feline yawned before looking back up at him and blinking twice.

 

“I don't know if I believe you,” he said, patting her head. Kirara was a true and tried companion, knowing all his secrets but telling none. She was old, but wise, and a hell of a fighter when he was in a tough spot, which was rare.

 

“Kagome,” he spoke softly as he stared into the fire.

 

An interesting turn of events indeed…

 

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Kagome awoke with a horrible pain on her stomach. Her eyes flew open to see that Rin had come pouncing onto her bed, full of excitement.

 

“Priestess Kagome!” she yelled. “Master Inuyasha's back! He's going to take me on a picnic if you let me stop training early today. Please!?” She was suddenly embraced, a little being attaching itself around her waist, not caring for the sheets or coverlet. Kagome was still in a state of half awareness, trying desperately to put the puzzle together.

 

“The Master is home?” she asked, her head finally clearing.

 

“Yes! He got back late last night! And he's taking me on a picnic. I asked if you could come too and he said yes! Please!?” Perfectly round eyes, sparkling with tears of excitement, bordering on disappointment, stared up at her from across her chest. Kagome sighed. She could not deprive the child of something she had set her heart to this much. One time would not hurt, as long as it was made a ritual of.

 

“It will be fine,” she said. “Go and have your picnic with Master Inuyasha.” Before the girl could go wild at the news, Kagome held her arms firmly and continued. “But I will not join you. I don't see why I should come when it was you he wants to take.”

 

“But he said you were to come!” she said, in wonder that Kagome was contradicting her. “He wants to meet you!” Kagome let out another sigh.

 

“All right then, I will join you, but only if you are good, stay calm, and pay attention during your lessons today.” There; that made the child relax. She pursed her lips, eyes wide and nodded her head.

 

“Yes, Priestess Kagome. I'll be good. Don't worry,” she broke into a smile. “We're gonna have fun!” She jumped off the bed and ran out of the room, the door slamming heavily behind her.

 

Kagome let out her third sigh of the morning, and fell back against the bed.

 

“A picnic with the master…” she said softly to herself. She could only hope that she had not made a total fool of herself the day before, but if the Master Inuyasha was the demon she had encountered at the cliffs, she was sure she had done just that.

 

THE END

 

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I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Chapter 7…how will the picnic ensue!? Well, I'll just have to write it and find out. PLEASE let me know what you think…how you like how things are progressing or hate it…I like to know all! Reviews make me happy! Thanks for reading and I'll see you next chapter!

 

~chosuki