InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Secrets of the Shinju (Part IV): Power of the Purified Shinju ❯ Going Home ( Chapter 28 )

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Going Home

Kagome felt oddly at peace when she woke in the morning. She took a deep breath and looked up at Sesshoumaru. He was awake gazing down at her. "Good morning." She said as she cuddled into him. He wrapped his arms around her and asked her what had upset her the night before.

For a moment she didn't speak, not knowing how to tell him that she had reached out to Naraku. Then decided that he deserved her honesty. "I went to Naraku last night in my dream." She could feel him tense, but he said nothing.

"I had to know what happened to him after I left." Kagome said nervously. She could feel Sesshoumaru's anger starting to rise. She pulled herself from his embrace; sitting up so that she could look down at him.

"My soul was bound to him by the spell I put over him. He desired to end his life and my spell wouldn't release him." She saw Sesshoumaru soften as she spoke.

"I freed him. I knew that I could use the powers that I received from Hitomi to take away his memory. He remembers nothing of his family's deaths or anything after." Kagome again had tears in her eyes.

Sesshoumaru was perplexed by her desire to go to the half breed, but said nothing. She could see he needed more of an explanation and she sighed heavily.

"What I did, I did for me. I needed to see him one last time. It will help me move on knowing that I helped him and offered him my forgiveness. I also purified the demon soul from him. He'll live the rest of his life as a mortal with no knowledge of the things he has done."

Kagome quickly moved from the bed and pulled on her robe. She turned back to Sesshoumaru and could see he was now deep in thought. She left for her own room so that she could gather her clothes and soaps then head to the springs.

After she had bathed she returned and gathered all of her things together. As soon as they finished eating breakfast the group began traveling. They moved swiftly, Kagome traveling with Sesshoumaru, while Kilala carried Sango, Miroku and Kohaku. InuYasha allowed Shippou to ride with him and found his new demon speed to be invigorating. They arrived at Kaede's village late in the afternoon and Kagome decided to stay one more night.

Just before nightfall, Kagome asked Kohaku to join her for a walk. The two walked towards her well and finally Kagome began to speak to him.

"Kohaku, I know you hold terrible memories in you. Memories that you probably want to forget." She glanced at the young boy who held a melancholy look. She gently reached out and touched his arm. He looked at her and felt tears begin to sting his eyes.

"Kohaku, I know you are strong. But if the pain becomes too much for you, I can help." He looked at her again and then began speaking in a broken voice.

"How would you help me?" She smiled at him slightly. "I can take away those memories. But I don't think I should. You are strong, Kohaku. You can overcome this without that. I will always be here for you. So will Sango and Miroku. Even InuYasha will help you if you need it." He gazed up at her and then down at his feet.

"Kohaku, if it weren't for you I wouldn't be here right now." Her words confused the boy and he looked up at her questioningly.

"If you hadn't been there with me while I was with Naraku, I would have let myself die. You made me fight." She then looked to the setting sun. "If that would have happened there would be many innocent people dead right now because Hitomi would still have the shinju. No matter what guilt you suffer for what Naraku made you do, just remember it was you that gave me the strength to go on."

Kagome saw the pained look on his face and hugged him. "Imagine how proud your father would be today." She whispered to him.

Soon Kagome led him back to the village and left him with Sango then went to speak with Kaede. The old woman could tell immediately what Kagome had gone through with Naraku. The old priestess comforted her while Kagome began to tell her of their journeys, beginning with the day she met Seiji. Kaede noticed a difference in Kagome's very aura and was not extremely shocked to learn that she had acquired the powers of both sorceress and demon during her confrontation with Hitomi.

Kaede promised Kagome that she would help her develop her new powers and then gave Kagome a weary look but said nothing more. That night the group stayed at Kaede's with the exception of Sesshoumaru who left to set up a small camp outside the village, not yet comfortable being in close quarters with so many humans. After everyone fell asleep Kagome slipped out of the village and joined him.

He was awake waiting, knowing that she would come. She smiled and quickly lowered herself to him. Instantly he had her in a passionate kiss. Kagome's breath was nearly taken away by the urgency in him. She responded by moving on top of him. He quickly sat up and began hungerly kissing her neck, fighting off his more animalistic instincts that were urging him to sink his teeth into her.

Kagome began to lose herself. Never had his desires made him become so aggressive with her. The feel of his hands roaming over body was causing her to become quickly aroused. Before she even realized what had happened he had the top of her kimono opened and pulled it off of her shoulders so that if fell around her waist. His mouth quickly found it's way to her nipple and began to tease it before moving to the other. Kagome arched her back and moaned softly at his touch.

Soon he brought his mouth back to her and began kissing her deeply again. Kagome was still in shock at how badly he wanted her tonight. Finally, she pulled back and gazed into his eyes. Though they were lit with desire she could still see the love in them. She slowly brought her mouth back to his and gave him a soft kiss before moving to kiss his neck. He let a soft growl escape his lips as she gently pulled open his own robe and began to lay kisses across his chest. Though she was inexperienced, Kagome had heard enough talk from her friends to know what guys enjoyed. She shyly made her way down and helped him remove the rest of his clothes.

Sesshoumaru had to supress a growl when Kagome brought her soft tongue to him. He brought his hand to her hair and sofly stroked it while she gently teased him before taking him into her mouth. He had not expected, nor would have asked her to do such a thing. After a short while he urged her back up to him. He pulled her tightly to him and again kissed her. Finally, he could take no more. He lowered her to the ground and quickly entered her. Both of their hands continued to roam over each others bodies while they desperatly sought their release. He fought hard to surpress his demon instincts and keep from hurting her.

Afterward he held her tightly to him. "I am sorry if I hurt you tonight, Kagome." He said to her softly. She looked up at him and smiled. "You didn't hurt me at all." Shortly after he felt her body soften and realized that she was already asleep.

First thing in the morning both Sesshoumaru and Kagome heard wild giggling and opened their eyes. Rin and Shippou were both playing near by and they decided to head to the village so that Kagome could gather her things and return to the well. She said quick good-byes and told everyone to expect her back in a few weeks. She needed to spend time with her family and get some much needed rest.

As they walked to the well, Sesshoumaru informed her that he would be returning to his lands to restore proper order. "When you return, I will come back for you." He promised as they neared the well. Kagome nodded and turned to him. She put her arms around him and promised that she would return. She brought her lips to his softly, and then turned to the well. He offered her his hand and saw that she made it safely back to her own time. He then gave a sigh and turned back to the village. Hoping that Kagome didn't change her mind about returning to the life that had brought her so much pain.