InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Simple Kind Of Life ❯ Chapter 4

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Chapter 4

 

 

 

Sesshomaru carried her lithe form back indoors. The priestess had certainly stuck her foot in her mouth this time. The question in everyone's mind at the time was how to get it out. Well everyone accept Sesshomaru. No one had ever laid claim on him before in a way that did not demand him to kill.

 

Lord Sesshomaru watched as the fighter nuzzled the girl in his arms. A shot of possessiveness jumped through his veins. A snarl rose on his right lip, but before the look had been caught he pushed it away. When his eyes met with Sesshomaru's he knew that it had not been quick enough.

 

Miroku was still pondering over how the little priestess would get out of this. Looking to both demons it seemed that he had missed something while he had been traveling in his thoughts. Both demons stared darkly at one another ready to strike at any movement from the other.

 

Sango watched the demons and began to recall her father's teaching on a claim such as this. Lord Sesshomaru was use to being the dominant. Kagome had brought home a new male and this male was stealing his favorite toys. She had also pet the demon mentally and physically where as she had never acknowledged the demon lord except in anger.

 

Inadvertently when she laid claim she also laid the groundwork for rivalry. Even if she wanted to interfere it would do nothing to ease the problem. The demons would have to work this out on their own. She knew that Lord Sesshomaru could also deny the claim, but she did not think he was going to do this.

 

The girl began to shift in Sesshomaru's arms finally. Her eyes shooting open as she recalled what had happened to put her in such a state. Moving into a sitting position her hand flew over her mouth as she rolled her eyes at her stupidity.

 

“I am so sorry guys. I mean I don't know why I said that. Ughh.” Kagome sighed as the thoughts of what Lord Sesshomaru had said to her.

 

“I have no problem with you wanting to be my mate. If he does then I am sure that there are ways in this world for him to deny it.” Sesshomaru said looking over to the demon lord.

 

“There is a way to break the claim. We would have to go to the courts and explain what has transpired today.” Lord Sesshomaru said as his eyes narrowed on the beta trying to take his place.

 

“Great then we should get moving to this court.” She chirped happy that yet another crisis had been avoided.

 

“What if I do not wish to deny your claim.” Lord Sesshomaru said as the others sat openmouthed to his words.

 

“Come on Lord Sesshomaru.” Kagome giggles. “Ah human here. Remember.”

 

Oh yes he remembered very well. It was the only reason she had never stood by his side. It had been the only reason that he held himself back when she left for her world. It had been the cause of his nightmares and fantasies.

 

“If I deny you the court would put you to death. They would see it as a human trying to step above by force. If you deny me the courts would see me as unfit to rule my lands. I will see if there is anything that my advisers can find when we reach the palace.” He said stagnantly.

 

“Great well I am starving and I am sure that everyone else is too so lets go get some food.” Kagome said getting to her feet.

 

“I have no need.” Lord Sesshomaru said waving them off.

 

“I'm not really hungry either.” Sesshomaru said as Kagome absent-mindedly stroked his hair.

 

“Okay I will see when I get back.” She said sweetly giving him a pat on his head.

 

The two demons once again glared at each other. Waiting until the others where out of hearing range. A disturbing silence made the air heavy as both refused to be the first to speak. Sesshomaru understanding that this was Lord Sesshomaru's home first and decided to break the silence.

 

“Do you want her also?” The words seemed more like a gnarl.

 

“To be treated as a pet like yourself. I have no need of her.” Lord Sesshomaru voiced with feral edge.

 

“I will be whatever she wishes me to be. From the time I raised my eyes to meet hers I knew that. Tell me, when was it that you knew you belong to the girl?” Sesshomaru growled

 

“Never! I need no one and I want no one!” Lord Sesshomaru boomed eyes glowing red.

 

“Then I shall take them all. You have everything I have longed for and throw it away so effortless. I shall take Kagome as my mate, Rin as my pup and your brother will be my brother. You shall have your lands and subjects! NO LOVE AND NO LOYALTY!”

 

Sesshomaru howled just as sharp pain tore threw him. Eyes were shooting wide in disbelief. Casting his view down a sword was impaled in his chest. Lord Sesshomaru jerked the sword back and watched as blood poured from the gaping hole. He couldn't move as he watched Sesshomaru stumble and fall back onto the floor.

 

He didn't even remember taking his sword from its sheath. He had only blinked to see it tunneling into the other demon's chest. Sesshomaru's words had slashed his soul and in return he thrashed into his chest. He looked at the scarlet smeared Tokijin and dropped it to the floor.

 

A scream ripped his eyes away as Kagome dropped the plate of food she been bringing to them. Running to Sesshomaru's side she tried to cover the bloody opening with her hands. She had to get the blood to stop so that he could heal or the blood loss would kill him. Tears and screams for help as the demon lord finally moved to her side.

 

Drawing forth his acid to the tips of his fingers he reached inside Sesshomaru's chest. Kagome started to attack him thinking he was going to remove his heart or cause further damage. Finding the severed artery he used his acid to repair the damage. The blood had stopped and Sesshomaru was going to heal.

 

Wrath filled eyes followed Lord Sesshomaru's movement as he stood. Her powers crackled and burst around her as he could only watch the power. She looked as if she had just crawled from the depth of hell. He had never seen her look more perfect than now. If she was to be his executioner then so be it.

 

Kagome watched as he went to his knees before her. His eyes holding hers as the powers thrummed around him. Her mind telling her that he looked so much like her Sesshomaru when she had saved him. Her heart still hurting from the betrayal she felt from him. Looking deeper into his eyes than she had ever before she could see sadness eating at his soul.

 

Pulling back her powers she took a deep breath and walked towards him. His head leaned on her stomach as she began to run her finger through his abnormally messed hair. Taking his hand she tugged him to stand and follow. He bent down to pick up Sesshomaru and walked after her.

 

When dinner finished the now tired and full group walked back. As they entered the sight of blood and high amounts of holy powers had sent them into an alarm. A fear that Kagura had come back maybe this time with Naraku.

 

Searching the room Sango gasped as she saw Kagome leaning against the wall. Sesshomaru was leaning his head on her shoulder and an arm on her stomach. Lord Sesshomaru was leaning on her other side with his arm behind her as she caressed both of their heads softly. Both seemed to be in a deep sleep with content grumbles coming from their chest.

 

Deciding that the subject could wait till morning Sango and Miroku went to task of cleaning the mess. They didn't need the villagers to go all into a panic. The children being tired from their long day settled down. Shippo snuggled against Sesshomaru and Rin had set her head against Lord Sesshomaru.

 

Sango and Miroku had gone to the well to retrieve water and to discus what they thought had happened. Making sure that no else was around Sango took a seat.

 

“Okay what the hell do think happen in there. Did you see Sesshomaru? He looked as if he had been run through with something.” Sango said frustrated

 

“I do believe that he had been run through. I noticed Tokijin blood covered on the floor. I think that the demons had some words to say after we took our leave. Whatever Sesshomaru had said it had angered Lord Sesshomaru enough to try and remove him from the land of the living.” Miroku said sitting next to her.

 

“Do you think this was about Kagome. I mean she had them both like lap dogs petting their heads. Sesshomaru I could understand, but Lord Sesshomaru never in my wildest dreams.”

 

“It was a good thing that she was with us. Knowing Kagome she would have tried to break it up and died in the process.” Miroku stated

 

“The kids had seen this also. They must have been horrified. Probably why they curled around them.” Sango yawned. “Lets get this done before I fall asleep.”

 

Getting back on their feet Miroku grabbed her hand in his. As a smile graced Sango's face. It was sweet and endearing so she kept her hand in his as they returned.

 

Kagome would have helped her friends, but being a bed for everyone she was unable to. She also needed time to figure out what had happened in here. She had figured that Lord Sesshomaru had stabbed Sesshomaru, but the question was why? She adored both of them, but she had to keep them from killing each other.

 

Good gods for once she wanted Inuyasha here for help.

 

Elsewhere early the next morning Inuyasha awoke to the sounds of a rambling Totosai. He decided to go lounge outside instead of being bored mindless. A flare of holy powers drew his attention. Looking up towards the sky he watched a nekomata approaching. Perched upon his back was a miko.

 

When she caught sight of him she gained speed. He was a little shocked when she drew forth her sword and jumped down. Landing a few feet away from him.

 

Wavy black, knee length hair danced around her as she walked. Dressed like Midoriko instead of the regular mikos. He had found it….appealing on her. Fiery carmel colored eyes watched him as her heart shaped mouth tried to frown. He had guessed that she was trying to be intimidating. A smirk on his lips as she came to a halt in front of him.

 

“Why are you here?” The miko asked deadly calm.

 

“Let me see. It seemed like such a nice place for a picnic.” He jeered. “I am having a sword made stupid!”

 

“Saber is that you?” Totosai asked walking outside and towards the miko.

 

“Totosai, I came to see how you where doing and found him lazing about.” She sneered

 

“Saber, your name is Saber?” Inuyasha laughed holding his stomach.

 

“Not that it is any of your business, but Totosai named me. He has been a friend of my families for a long time, but who are you?” Saber asked sword pointed.

 

“That's Inuyasha. He is harmless. Come inside and tell me how you have been.” Totosai said leading the miko away.

 

“What harmless? I AM NOT HARMLESS! GET BACK HER AND FIGHT ME LIKE A MAN….OR WOMAN I MEAN!” Inuyasha yelled at the fast fading duo.

 

The day had started out so nicely and now it looked like he was going to have to deal with some miko with an attitude. It all seemed a little familiar, but he couldn't put his finger on why. He shrugged it off and went back to lazing about. He hoped that everything was going well with his friends.