InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Seeing Through New Eyes ❯ Chapter 9 ( Chapter 9 )

Chapter: 9

 

“Ahhh…” Kagome sighed contently as she soaked in the hot spring. Her odd little group settled down for the night a while ago and after dinner, Kagome traveled to the nearest hot spring. When she asked Sango to come along, the taijiya said she would “guard the houshi” for her. But it was so obvious that she just needed to find another reason to stare at the monk. `They were so going to be together…'

 

Soon after the sun set, Sesshoumaru's aura disappeared from her senses. He left for some reason and hasn't been back since. `Probably to kick that kappa that follows him everywhere…' Kagome wondered if he was going to settle whatever it was that was making him follow her. It was really annoying. To have your best friend's enemy of a brother following her around all day, silently taking in any and all flaws. Ugh, it made her about ready to scream at him to leave her alone. But then she'd be pinned to a tree before she turned around fully.

 

`Maybe he just got bored and left. Then I wouldn't have to deal with him.'

 

A human scent wafted into her nose. It was young, she noticed, still a child. Kagome turned as the bushes started shaking. Then out popped a little girl. She was dirty and panting.

 

“Rin-chan?”

 

Rin looked up at the demoness. She looked surprised, “Do you know me?”

 

Kagome stood up and dressed in the red and black kimono. She explained, “It's me, Kagome. I travel with Sesshoumaru-sama's half brother. I look a little different from when you last saw me.”

 

“Kagome-sama? Sugoi, you look so pretty!” She ran up and gave her a hug. That's when Kagome smelled the blood. She pulled away. “Why are you hurt, Rin-chan?”

 

The young girl pulled up her kimono sleeve. A small gash ran along her arm. Kagome gasped, “Tell me what happened, Rin-chan. I'll heal you.” her thumb glowed blue as she ran it down the cut, it healed instantly. “Well Sesshoumaru-sama left to scout the area when a demon attacked. It cut my arm then went after Jaken-sama. He told me to run so I did. That was a long time ago and I can't find my way back!” She started to become frantic.

 

“Okay, cam down, Rin-chan! I'll take you back to Sesshoumaru-sama and Jaken.” Kagome kneeled down, “Get on my back. I'll carry you.” Once the girl was situated, Kagome took off in the direction the smelly kappa's scent was.

 

As they were headed to Rin's camp, Sesshoumaru's aura appeared again. `It seems he finally came back. A little late though…'

 

The campsite was a little worse for wear. Scorch marks littered the floor and claw marks created large rifts in the dirt. The body of a bear demon lay sizzling nearby. Kagome set Rin next to Ah-Un and an unconscious Jaken. The taiyoukai appeared through the trees. He saw the miko inuyoukai and his beast roared in his cage.

 

It's her! Take her!

 

`No I will not.'

 

Why not? She is perfect for us!

 

`And why is that?'

 

Can't you feel her power? It nearly matches ours! Imagine how powerful our pups would be!

 

`Be silent.'

 

For now. But I'll be back to convince you later.

 

“Miko why are you here?”

 

`Of course there's no thank you.' Kagome inwardly huffed. “I came to return your ward.” `Or would you rather I leave her all alone you baka!' Oh how she wanted to say that.

 

“Hn, follow me.” With that he turned and walked away.

 

Kagome growled. `How dare he? He can't just order me around! I do not belong to his pack, so I don't even have to listen to him! But I do need to speak with him. I'll go, but I'll be asking the questions!' She followed the taiyoukai into the forest.

 

When she caught up with him, he was in a clearing of pure white flowers. The moon above them seemed to make them glow. `Sugoi. So pretty.' She turned to him.

 

“Why have you been following my pack?”

 

“That is none of your concern.”

 

Kagome bristled, “None of my concern? That is my pack you're trailing! It's my responsibility to take care of all problems that could be a danger to my pack. So, tell me whatever it is that you want so that I can resolve it and you could leave us alone!”

 

Suddenly she found herself pinned to a tree with a clawed hand around her neck. `Great, just what I need.' Kagome didn't try to escape. She breathed in deeply with the limited amount of air she had.

 

“I'm still expecting an answer.” His grip tightened.

 

`Fine! If that's the way you want to play, then I'll just beat you at your own game!'

 

Kagome lifted her arms and clasped them onto his. Electrical sparks erupted from her hands and spread to his chest. He was forced to drop her. Kagome then jumped to the other side of the clearing.

 

“What do you want, Sesshoumaru-sama?”

 

Let me out!

 

`This Sesshoumaru refuses. I will handle it myself.' “I do not need to answer you, onna.”

 

“I have a name you know! It's Kagome, Ka-Go-Me! Use it!” Kagome growled. `My god, why is he being so difficult? It's just a question.' She jumped away from his poison whip. She sent her own whip back to him.

 

Suddenly he disappeared. Kagome looked for any signs of movement but found none. Warm breath on her neck made her turn, only to find nothing there. `Grrr! He is so aggravating!' She jumped again, barely avoiding poison claws. She managed to nip his haori sleeve, making it sizzle. `Okay, I'm tired of this.'

 

A strong miko barrier surrounded her. She spoke to the air, “Alright, I'm done playing. Apparently you won't answer me, but that is no reason for senseless fighting. How about this: I won't question you, and you stop following my pack. Alright?”

 

“We cannot do that.” Kagome turned to his voice. He was standing just outside of her barrier. Her heart dropped at his eyes. They were bright red. His demonic side had taken over. `That's odd. How is it that he lost control so easily?'

 

“And why is that, Sesshoumaru-sama?” Kagome decided to be a little more respectful with his beast. It is a lot more unpredictable.

 

“Because I won't allow him to be far away from you. Although,” He smirked, “if I had my way, you would never come out from under me.”

 

If Kagome was still human, she would make a tomato feel ashamed. But she just decided to be angry. `How dare he?! As if I'd ever sleep with him! If he weren't more powerful than me, I would come out of the barrier and purify his ass!'

 

“Oh really?” Kagome decided to end this visit, “Well there's a little problem with your plan.” She dropped her barrier and stepped closer to him with a seductive smile. She stopped in front of him and ran her fingers down his only arm. He smirked again. She brought her head to his ear and whispered.

 

“I don't want you.”

 

And then all went black.