InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Songs About Rain ❯ Tag ( Chapter 15 )

Jamila stared at Inuyasha her eyebrows raised slightly. “Of course we will go after him.” The tone of her voice was definitely surprised though it was more surprised that he would state something so obvious rather than the action he proposed.

“How do we get to Naraku though? He always has those blasted barriers hiding his scent.” Inuyasha snarled, ignoring Jamila and crossing his arms across his chest.

Jamila mimicked his pose as the others threw different options around to each other in discussion though she did notice that Sesshomaru was his usual quietness until it came to shooting down someone's suggestion. How do we get to Naraku? A barrier that keeps out scent and sound and view? I haven't seen anything like that since…since New Zealand. Jamila slowly began to smile as her mind raced to thoughts of New Zealand and the shark demons who specialized in barriers two hundred years back.

Xanthus looking over at the cat noticed the Cheshire grin on her face and felt himself wincing. I feel so sorry for anyone who angers her in the next few minutes. And of course someone would.

“What are you smiling about cat?” Inuyasha snarled. Inuyasha was furious about the treatment he was getting from Sesshomaru, every suggestion he made, his half-brother shot down within minutes. Kagome had even stopped trying to defend him and went off to discuss something about `Pomp-a' with Xanthus. Sango was sitting thoughtfully beside Miroku whose suggestions only made Inuyasha madder because they involved using someone as bait.

Jamila's eyes focused on Inuyasha and for a moment he felt his whole body freeze and his heart stop in his chest at the anger and killing intent coming off of her. “I'm sorry dog, did you say something to me?” She asked her tail slashing angrily behind her. She'd been enjoying pleasant memories of destroying the shark clan who'd been flesh eaters, women preferred. Her blood lust was high and Inuyasha's condescending and angry tone struck a cord just enough that she was ready to fight.

“Jamila.” Sesshomaru said looking at the cat.

Her gaze moved to him and her eyes narrowed as a smirk graced her lips. As soon as her eyes left him Inuyasha felt his body catch up to itself and he stumbled back a step in unconscious submission. “Sesshomaru…why don't we have a match? I'm feeling a bit…feisty.” She murmured moving toward him seductively, her voice a low purr. Her ears twitched and she reached out a hand towards him. “Unless you are interested in something else…to keep me occupied.”

Inuyasha and Sango blushed bright red and looked shocked, Miroku looked highly interested and amused and Kagome's faint flush was nothing compared to the wicked smile that crossed her face to match the one on Jamila's. Oh my God. The look on Sesshomaru's face right now is going to give me giggles for the rest of my life. Kagome thought joyfully.

Sesshomaru's face was a sight in embarrassment, anger, desire, and confusion. “What are you talking about woman?” He growled glaring down at her.

Jamila's eyes were dark with lust and she leaned up to press her lips against his. “My blood lust is high, I was thinking about a marvelous little fight I engaged in two hundred years ago.” She punched towards his face and he leaned sideways avoiding the hit. “It makes me want to fight.” She admitted jumping forward to tackle Sesshomaru to the ground. He again dodged and she landed on all fours looking over her shoulder to glare at him. “Of course I wouldn't object to a game of tag either.”

Kagome smiled and stepped forward. “If you keep your claws sheathed kitty, I'll join the tag game.” She knew that Jamila was aware of her affect on Sesshomaru and he was weakening. Seeing the two girls playing what amounted to a hunt would likely drive him, as well as Inuyasha insane.

Jamila could see the look in Kagome's eyes and hopped to her feet to stalk over to Kagome. She threaded her hands into Kagome's hair and leaned close as if to kiss her. Kagome winked to her as a smile fought to show on her face. She could hear the growls and gasps of the others and she could see Jamila sniffing the scents of arousal coming from the men around them. “Don't hide anymore. You're it.” She whispered and darted backwards away from Kagome and into the trees.

Kagome took off after her, her usual clumsiness gone with the astonishing speed coming from her. She was no longer the bumbling girl from the future, instead she was a powerful priestess and her friends were in shock at the transformation. To Kagome it was freeing, she wasn't sure how Jamila knew she'd been holding in her growing powers but she appreciated the chance to stretch them and see what they could do. The last few weeks Midoriko had been visiting her and teaching her in her dreams. Once she'd met Jamila, a black cat had joined in the lessons and Kagome was sure that it was Bastet. She had no idea why or for what reason she was being trained by the two powerful women but she knew that in the long run, it was the best thing that could happen.

Sesshomaru watched Jamila get up close and personal with Kagome and even though a bit of desire raced through him, he felt a bit of envy and anger that she would get so close to another woman. When she raced off and Kagome had taken off after her, he'd fought to keep from going after them himself. The shock that ran through his body at Kagome's almost demon speed helped keep him rooted. Foolish women. He thought and turned his back.

“Sesshomaru!” Inuyasha snarled, “I'm going after them, are you coming?” He too was astonished at Kagome but he felt a deep seated pride at the girl. She was getting powerful and he was happy about it. Sesshomaru's dismissal of his mate, he'd seen the mark, and an ally was disturbing. He must be furious about something she'd done.

“Let them go.” Sesshomaru's usual voice held a bit of anger in it. “If they are fool enough to run far, they deserve to be…caught.” Sesshomaru swore and turned with Inuyasha close on his heels as they ran after their women.

Sango sat heavily on the ground as the demonic aura left and glanced at the laughing horse man. “What is going on here?”

Miroku was flushed with the images of Kagome and Jamila kissingly close but his mind kept adding Sango into the picture as well. He shook his head and listened to the answer to Sango's question, what ever that had been.

“You see, Jamila is a cat, they are extremely feisty and playful creatures. She can be cruel if she's in the mood but right now…Jamila was high on blood lust from a memory of something or other. She decided to keep herself from going into blood lust and attacking someone by going into `playful mode'. Kagome seemed to recognize that and gave her the option to play hunt.”

“Hunt?” Miroku asked. “I thought she said tag.”

Xanthus began to smile and it was a very scary smile. “Tag is the polite way of saying it. Kagome is going to hunt down Jamila and when she catches her they switch. Kagome will become the hunted.” He looked out into the trees as a resounding crash echoed out. “Those two dogs are in for a world of hurt if they interrupt the game.”

Jamila leapt from her tree branch moments before Kagome landed there. In her own way she was training Kagome to understand her new abilities. “Mother came to you?” She called over her shoulder jumping to the ground.

“Yep.” Kagome gasped out. She was beginning to get tired. She needed to end it. With a last spurt of strength she pushed off the branch and slammed into Jamila taking her to the ground. As they lay entangled and panting Kagome explained. “She appeared the first night I met you. She and Midoriko, the priestess of the Shikon, have been training me to fight and learn my powers.” She rolled off of Jamila and sat up as two demonic auras closed in on them. “Apparently the time for the final battle is closer than we all knew.”

Jamila stood and shook out her limbs. “We'll do fine Kagome. You ready to continue?” She pulled the younger girl to her feet and wrapped an arm gently around her shoulder.

Kagome grinned and Jamila swore there was a bit of cat in her. “Of course.” She darted away into the trees and left Jamila behind. Jamila noticed she'd been sure to run away from the two prescences and grinned. Those dogs were going to be highly annoyed with them. Jamila got an idea and bit her wrist letting a few drops of blood hit the ground. Then she took off after Kagome. Mid-leap she changed into her small cat form and began to run so fast, she was a streak of gold on the ground. Come and find us doggies.

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru found the clearing where Kagome and Jamila's scents were strongest and Inuyasha's head reared up at the scent of blood. “Damn! Something must have gone wrong!” He growled and began to sniff to pinpoint the exact direction they ran off too.

Sesshomaru's mind was completely blank. The smell of Jamila's blood on the ground had his beast snarling in anger, who would dare to hurt his mate? The Lady of the Western Lands? He snarled at his brother to hurry then took off so fast that a sonic boom filled the clearing leaving Inuyasha with bleeding ears and a number of trees on the ground. Jamila…what happened to you two?