InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Simple Kind Of Life ❯ Chapter 17

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Chapter 17

 

It had been three days since the mindless killing of Kohaku. Well at least that was how she looked upon it. She had locked herself in a room of the palace and placed a barrier around it. No one had been able to get through or talk to her not even Maru. Sesshomaru had thought that it was probably for the best with the anger that was rolling off her spell.

 

The lords had decided that perhaps they should take their leave or face the wraith of an angry miko. A miko that had been able to create a barrier that could even hold out against two of the strongest inus that the land had ever seen. It had become a sort of sword in the stone with every magical being in the palace trying to break the barrier. No king Arthur had been able to break it.

 

Kagura, Kanna and Lord Taro had finally left that morning. The wind witch had finally proven to be useful. Sesshomaru had thought that Nami had her father wrapped around her finger, but Kagura had him at her feet by the time they left. Taro had not only wanted Kohaku's death, but also the rest of his family. Namely Sango, but she swayed him to be satisfied with the boys.

 

Kagome sat on the huge futon replaying the horrible act in her head. Sesshomaru had taken the boy into the field behind the palace while the onlookers had remained on the palace balconies. She had been forced being told it was her duty as his mate. She had watched as all the bloodthirsty demons cheered for the boy's demise. She felt sick watching Kagura bat her fan and flirt with the southern lord as Sesshomaru sliced the boy's head from his shoulders.

 

She ran back into the room and threw up the barrier. She wanted no part of this sick twisted world. She had grown sicker as the days went on with as much power she was drawing from her body. She had not eaten since the morning of his death and refused all food since. The thought made her stomach act up. Her head was swimming and clouded her body finally fell to the floor as did the barrier that had been surrounding the room.

 

When she finally did wake she was unsure of how long she had been out. Her eyes focused and then hazed only to focus once more. Maru was at her side holding her close. Then her eyes settled on a form sleeping at her feet. Jumping up from her position she screamed so loud that every guard in the castle was there in seconds.

 

“YOUR DEAD!” She screamed to the boy that had been at her feet.

 

“No he is not dead here only to the south.” Sesshomaru said with cool ease walking to her side. “You must put more faith in those around you. Did you really think I wanted the boys death on your and Rin's mind for the rest of my days. Hardly”

 

“I saw you cut off his head. I don't understand.” Kagome whispered sitting back.

 

“I am sorry, but we could not tell you. The deceit would have rolled off you and the southern lord would have caught on.” Maru said nuzzling her.

 

“Would some one explain what the hell is going?” Kagome pleaded.

 

Sesshomaru sighed and settled next to his mate on the futon. The children had finally skidded into the room to greet Kagome from her slumber. They also sat to hear of the tale again even though they had heard it yesterday after the last lord had left.

 

Flashback

 

Sesshomaru was sitting in his study when Maru came into the room. He knew what the discussion was going to be about, but there was nothing that could be done. Maru sat directly in front of him.

 

“I found the body of the girl. She almost looks like the slayer boy that will die. It is sad to lose two children in such close timing.” Maru sighed.

 

A plan formed in Sesshomaru's mind. “Retrieve the wind witch and inform her that I have need of her in my study. Do make sure that she understands it not sexual.” Sesshomaru said blandly.

 

Maru shaking his head went to retrieve the woman. She was angry about Kohaku's soon to be death and really had no need of dealing with Sesshomaru. Tossing the door to the side she made her way as Maru followed.

 

“What is it you need from me. Want to kill Kanna maybe to make it a great show.” She growled.

 

“Hardly. I need your ability, but in order for this to work Kagome can not know and neither can the children. Maru retrieve the dead girl, make her as close to the looks of the boy as possible. Place the clothes that the boy had been wearing the night of the murder on her. I will inform the lords that they may watch from the balcony, but I refuse to have them breathing down my neck. The field is far enough away from the palace that the scent of the girl will not be picked up by the others. It is close enough to see the beheading. Here is where you come in witch. You shall make the dead girl walk beside me to the field where I shall remove her head. The boy will be hidden in a house not to far from the killing field and when all is done he shall return here.” He said with finality.

 

Total shock at the deception in the plan, but it had one flaw in Maru's mind. “Kagome will be angry with you and you know how her powers flare when she is mad.” Maru said thanking god that it wasn't him she would be angry with.

 

“Good it will teach them that she is not weak as to have a boy do her killings for her. We will inform her once everyone is gone and hope that she does not purify anyone before that time.” Sesshomaru said rubbing his temples.

 

END FLASHBACK

 

Kagome sat with a bewildered look on her face. She was utterly speechless as everyone around her sat silent. Her mind processing what he had done for her. Tears formed in the corners of her eyes as she threw her arms around his neck and kissed him.

 

“Hey I helped.” Maru said as she yanked him over into the hug. Sesshomaru moved back lifting an eyebrow.

 

“You had put on your own show. That barrier was an act of power that none had seen before.” He said as both he and Maru inhaled her much missed scent and then froze.

 

Looking at each other then to the girl she started to get nervous. Was something on her? Kagome looked all around her getting frantic.

 

“What the hell is it?” She said panicking.

 

“I believe we know how you put up such a strong barrier now. Your pregnant.” Maru said a little more than shocked at the revelation.

 

A/N

 

Did you really think that I would kill Kohaku? Poor kid has been through enough. Oh lord Kagome is pregnant, because she didn't have mood swings from hell before. Hope you liked it and write you soon.