InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Shikon no Kakera Hunters ❯ Awake ( Chapter 5 )

Disclaimer: I sadly do not own InuYasha or any of the characters from the manga or anime series. I only own the characters of my own design.

AN: Sorry about taking so long with this chapter, I moved and had to wait for my new online service to be turned on. Not only that part of this chapter gave me such a hard time to begin with, it sucks waiting for inspiration to come to you. Well I hope you like it!

Oh! Forewarning: Limey scene ahead, please be kind it is my first attempt at a lemon/lime scene.

Shikon no Kakera Hunters

Chapter 5: Awake

As the sun rose InuYasha watched as golden rays descended upon Kagome's body. The light danced across her features, illuminating her like a goddess. Sometime during the night her scent changed; that ever-enticing scent became laced with his. When he inhaled her essence, one thought occupied his mine: mate. As much as this excited him it also left him apprehensive. "What will she do when she finds out? I hope she will not be disgusted by his actions. What would a goddess want with a filthy hanyou," he though solemnly. He wanted so much to make her his mate. As the sunlight kissed Kagome's face her eyes began to flutter.

The first thought to run through Kagome's conscious mind was "InuYasha". She could sense him all around her. She felt secure and warm. She noticed something strange then: His scent. A familiar blend of earth and fall leaves enveloped her. Usually she could only smell it when she rode on his back.

She knew he was there on the other side of her eyelids, but she did not want to break the spell. Here she could believe he loved her and wanted only her. But reality told her he loved Kikyo and he promised to accompany her to hell. How could she compete with that? Kikyo was strong and powerful, but most of all she had InuYasha's love. Kagome's heart ached at the memory of them in the forest, of the kiss and the spell. She almost lost InuYasha that day and it hurt more then she could describe. But here in this dream behind her eyes she could believe that he loved her. Even as she willed the dream never to end she knew she had to wake up. Wake up and face reality, no matter how undesirable it was.

Nozomi sensed his anger and knew a battle was unavoidable. "I have to get them out of here. I can not allow them to interfere," she thought. Inu youkai are very possessive, especially about territory. If he banished her she would have to leave, or risk war between the territories. She could not risk it not with Naraku prowling around scheming. A distraction like this would only aid the hanyou. "Sango, Miroku - go ahead to the village. I'll catch up," Nozomi said still locked in Sesshoumaru's cold glare. Shippo felt the tension between the two youkai.

"Will you be ok?", he asked.

"I'll be fine Shippo. You need to go check on Kagome," she said gently in an attempt to soothe the young kitsune. "Just go." Sango and Miroku exchanged glances, a little unsure. Sango understood what was happening. Part of her exterminator training was youkai ritual. Nozomi crossed territories without permission from the Tai youkai. Lesser youkai would be killed on site, but Nozomi's nobility protects her. She will have to spar with Sesshoumaru; if he felt she was unworthy opponent he had the right to kill her. Her clan would have to accept it and go on.

"Good luck, and be careful," Sango said, before signaling Kirara to leave. In a matter of moments they disappeared in the distance.

A slight shimmer washed over Nozomi's body like a wave, as her travel kimono gave way to reveal her body armor. Without a word both youkai leaped back, leaving a space of 15 meters between them. Nozomi drew her sword. The blade glinted blue, bathing her face in icy chrome. Sesshoumaru drew toukijin, his eyes still locked with Nozomi's. Both youkai ran toward each other without a word. The only sound heard was a loud `clang' followed by two feral growls as toukijin met Nozomi's sword.

InuYasha froze when Kagome's eyes opened. Bright amber flakes glistened in her dark eyes. He didn't think it was possible, but her eyes were more beautiful then ever. He released the breath that he did not know he was holding. What other changes had she undergone? He started to wonder when he was pulled from his thoughts by a soft voice. "InuYasha?" she questioned, before focusing on him.

"I'm here, wench, how do you feel?"

"Actually I feel pretty good," she responded while struggling to sit up. She felt him gently push her back down.

"Don't even think about it" InuYasha said firmly. "You need to rest."

"I told you I feel fine", she reiterated.

"Could you at least wait for Kaede to check you out first, before you go jumping around?"

"Fine," she sighed laying back.

"Good," he said, as he moved a stray strand of hair from her face. Kagome was surprised by the soft gesture from her normally coarse hanyou.

"InuYasha?"

"Hmm?"

"I had this strange dream tha-"

"I told you it wasn't a dream," he said as his eyes met hers. He closed the space between them and gently brushed her lips with his. Kagome's mind was racing along with her heart. "What is he doing?" she screamed in her head, but found herself returning the kiss. She never wanted the moment to end, but lack of air broke them apart.

InuYasha pulled back taking a much-needed breath, but he was afraid to open his eyes. "I just hope she's not angry. This would him enough `osuwars' to kill me," he thought to himself. "What if she's disgusted by a dirty hanyou who dared to kiss her?" His heart ached at the thought. He could not bare it if she hated him for it, but he could not stop himself. Still, he was sure he felt her return the kiss. InuYasha slowly opened his eyes, bracing himself against her reaction.

She was sitting up and smiling at him. She reached up and ran her fingers through his soft silver hair. She gazed into his eyes, finding herself lost in deep pools of amber. There was so much emotion locked in those pools: Loneness, sadness, fear, but most of all, love. Could he really love her liked she's dreamed? Could he want her as much as she wanted him? She was almost afraid to hope; until she felt his claws lightly stroke her cheek.

"K. Kagome I.." InuYasha struggled. Suddenly Kagome was afraid, afraid he regretted the kiss. Afraid he would reject her. So she did the only thing she could think of, she silenced him. Pulling him towards her, she met his lips feverishly. She put all of her into it, everything she felt for him.

InuYasha was surprised (to say the least) by her action. He became lost in her kiss by matching her passion. He wrapped his arms around her and licked her bottom lip, begging for entrance. Kagome sighed; InuYasha quickly dove in deepening the kiss. "Oh Kami, her taste is sweeter then I imagined" he thought. He needed more. He needed to burn her taste into his memory, knowing there could never be anything sweeter. His tongue set to explore every inch of her mouth.

Kagome started her own expedition into the hanyou's mouth, running her tongue down his fangs. She delighted in the feel of the sharp tip against her. Kagome felt a low growl erupt from InuYasha's chest. He tightened his hold on her, drawing her even closer. She felt the vibrations of his growl on her chest. A moan escaped her at the sensations he was creating. Her mind started to become hazy. She was not sure if it was from passion or lack of air. She pulled back, taking a breath; her lips instantly mourned the lost of his touch. InuYasha was panting trying to catch his breath. His eyes were drawn to her lips: They were flush and swollen from his kisses. Her lips never looked so beautiful. He leaned forward and nuzzled her neck, kissing the point where her neck and shoulder met. Softly he dragged his fangs across her pulse. Kagome gasped at the sensations, her body shuttered as warmth began to grow in her lower abdomen. She felt a soft growl escape her throat. "What the hell was that?" she thought. She felt InuYasha smile into her neck as he nipped her skin, causing all rational thought to abandon her.

Her sweet scent laced with arousal was driving him crazy. He started a trail of kisses up her neck to her ear. As he started to nibble he heard footsteps approaching the room. InuYasha instantly reacted, leaping back from Kagome and landing against the far wall. He slid down to his normal cross leg position and lowered his head so his hair covered his face.

The movement was so swift Kagome was left stung, confused and disappointed. A small whimper escaped her; he raised his head at the sound. He smirked at her and shifted his eyes towards the mat covered doorway, before dropping his head again. Kagome turned towards the mat just at Keade walked in.

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