InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Special delivery ❯ Through the mirror ( Chapter 70 )
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By: saphira404 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Drama / Comedy | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 12.24.2010 | Updated On: 12.24.2010 | Pages: 5 | Words: 6.0K | Visits: 273 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Drama / Comedy | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 12.24.2010 | Updated On: 12.24.2010 | Pages: 5 | Words: 6.0K | Visits: 273 | Status: Work In Progress
Chapter 70: Through the mirror
A/N: Long chapter for my dear readers today just in time for a Christmas treat :D
The format really sucks, but MM.org still won't let me post a Word document. I apologize again. if you want a nicer format you can check out my story on fanfiction.net. i have the same alias :)
Disclaimer: If I owned Inuyasha, Sesshy and Kagura would be happily mated and working on silver haired baby number three by now…
“Talking”
‘Thoughts’
“Mommy!” A shrill cry came from the other bedroom, making both Kagura and Sesshoumaru jump. The wind sorceress wasted no time breaking their kiss, and bolting out of bed before heading towards the guest bedroom, where her daughter was calling for her.
Kagura let out a gasp of shock at the sight of her sobbing daughter looking up at her from her crib.
“Kanna-chan, honey, what’s wrong?” The confused young mother asked as she took her child in her arms, and cradled her, at the same time running her hands all over her, checking for any sign of injury.
“Mommy, I don’t want him to come…” Kanna said before crying even harder, and burying her face against her mother.
It was then that the dog demon entered the bed room, his golden eyes taking in the situation, and trying to explain what was happening.
“Sesshoumaru, please do something!” Kagura looked over at her boyfriend, crimson eyes opened wide in terror.
For the first time in his life, he was at a loss when it came to what to do. The only woman he had ever loved was begging him for help, his daughter was in pain, but he had no idea what to do.
Not being able to stand being idle, Sesshoumaru tried taking charge of the situation. He knew that Kagura in her state of panic must have remembered how easily he had been able to take care of Kanna when she had gotten sick all these months ago. He only wished that things would be as easy as getting Kanna to the hospital last time.
“Kanna.” He said softly, on a tone he only reserved for Kagura and their two daughters. “What is wrong?”
“I don’t want him to come.” She said again.
“Who Kanna-chan? Who is it you are talking about?” Kagura tried asking on as soothing as a tone she could put forth in such a situation.
“No I don’t want to talk about it.” The child said to her dismayed mother.
It was at that moment that Sesshoumaru noticed a glowing object placed in Kanna’s crib. He figured that Kagura had not seen it because she had been too busy trying to comfort her daughter. He leaned forward and was surprised to see that the mysterious object was none other than Kanna’s mirror. His sharp amber eyes saw a pair of red eyes glaring back at him before quickly disappearing. When the dog demon blinked again, the apparition was gone from the mirror, and only its usual reflecting surface was left.
‘It seems that the effects of my migraine have not come to pass yet. I am now imagining things…’ He thought in disgust quickly discarding what he had just seen.
“Kanna-chan, where did you see that person?” Her mother asked gently, hoping to help ease her daughter by pushing her fears at bay.
Reluctance clear in her eyes, the little girl pointed to her mirror and its innocent reflecting surface, making Kagura ark an eyebrow in surprise.
“I thought I told you to stop using your powers to spy on people?! You promised you’d stop.” The wind sorceress scolded her child. She was sure that her daughter had made use of her powers to see something inappropriate for her age. ‘Let’s just hope that it wasn’t porn or a horror movie.’ Kagura thought, suppressing a groan of annoyance.
“I promise I didn’t mean to! It just happened. He just appeared in the mirror.” The void demoness retorted. She had done her best to keep up her promise, and really did not want her mother to doubt that.
“I believe you.” Sesshoumaru intervened. He could tell that his fiancée was upset, but believed Kanna. Despite the scowl on her face, he knew that Kanna was sincere, and wanted her parents to believe her. Besides the last thing he wanted was for Kanna to get closed off, and doubt the love they had for her.
“Yeah Kanna, I believe you too.” Her mother’s words reassured the toddler. As Sesshoumaru had just done she could easily see the sincerity in her daughter’s gaze. At hearing her mother’s words Kanna’s dark eyes suddenly brightened up. “However I’d really like it if you would tell me what exactly happened.” Kagura tried probing deeper.
“I don’t know. “ Kanna’s admission made a chill of fright go down Kagura’s spine. She remembered all too well how often she had physically injured herself when she was young because she had not been able to control her powers since Naraku had only reluctantly taught her about youkai powers.
‘But the pain of a wind blade slicing your palm is nowhere near as painful as the kind of psychological damage Kanna could endure if she doesn’t learn to control her youki.’ The frightened wind sorceress thought to herself, easily remembering the worrisome information she had read online and in books about the development of void demons.
“Kagura… it seems that the time has come for us to find someone to teach Kanna how to control her powers.” Sesshoumaru said as if reading his fiancée’s words.
“I know, but what can we do? We looked for someone to help her out, but you know as well as I do that void demons are hard to come by.” The wind sorceress retorted.
“What about your… Sakura.” He quickly corrected himself. Even though he disagreed with Kagura’s reluctance to have Sakura Fujibayashi meet Kanna, he had decided to respect his lover’s wishes, and not refer to the older void demoness in front of their daughter. However she was the only void youkai they knew, and if she could help Kanna, he would be willing to do anything.
“What about her?” Kagura asked as she gently smoothed back her daughter’s bangs. Speaking of her mother in front of her daughter unnerved her, but she did her best to mask her emotion.
“She could help Kanna with her powers… I am aware you are uncomfortable with Sakura getting to know our daughter, but it might be best for her. Besides you have been in contact with Sakura long enough to get to know her…”
“You don’t think I want what is best for Kanna as well?!” She exploded, vexed by his remark.
Unlike his usual blank face, the dog demon openly scowled. “There is no reason for you to raise your voice.” His golden eyes quickly shifted to the frightened child cradled in her mother’s arms. “I am only thinking about Kanna’s welfare. Just like you, I only want what is best for her… besides even if you do accept Sakura’s help, you do not need to let Kanna know about your… link to her.”
As much as she hated it, Kagura could not help but see the truth in his words. The terrified look still present in her daughter’s eyes was proof enough that the void demoness was in need of someone from her kind to help her maneuver her new powers.
‘The last thing I want is for her to inadvertently use her powers, and cause herself to have more unwanted visions in her mirror resulting in her hurting herself even more deeply…’ She thought, a sigh escaping her lips.
“Fine! You win, I’ll give her a call now.” Kagura said as she handed Kanna to her new found father, and reached for the phone.
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The wind sorceress anxiously awaited as the phone rang a couple of times; she had dialed the direct line of the Fujiyabashis, and had therefore expected a quick answer.
“Hello?” A male voice asked gruffly. Usually Morio’s manners were impeccable, but he was not one who liked being woken up in the middle of the night.
“Morio?” Kagura asked on too much a panicky voice to her taste. She then cleared her throat before continuing. “Can I speak to Sakura for a bit?”
“Kagura? Is that you? You sound terrible, did something happen?” He asked worriedly. She might not be his daughter, but she was his sons’ half sister, which in his eyes gave her the honorary title of daughter.
“I just want to talk to my mother. Is she around?” It was not that she did not like talking to Morio, but Kagura really wanted to ask the older void demoness if she could help her daughter.
“Yes of course. Hold on a second, I will wake her up.” As soon as he said the words, he put the phone down, and hurried over to the master bedroom in search of his wife.
In the meantime, a nervous Sesshoumaru said doing his best to mask his anxiety “Is something the matter?”
“No. He’s going to get her... Do you really think she will be able to help Kanna?” As much as Kagura wanted to trust in her fiancé, she was still doubtful when it came to his plan.
“I do not see any reason why she would not. As a void demoness herself, she is the best person when it comes to helping Kanna with her powers.” He tried reassuring her, even if he himself was not sure his idea would actually work.
“I just hope you’re right...” Kagura started but was interrupted when she heard her mother’s soft voice come on the line.
“Kagura what’s wrong?” She immediately asked. It was unusual for Kagura to be the one calling her; especially so late at night.
“I’m not sure... it’s Kanna... it seems that she isn’t feeling very well.” The wind sorceress did her best to explain the situation.
“Has she been using her powers?” Sakura asked, a frown appearing in between her brows. She had anticipated something like this would happen, and had wished to help her granddaughter figure her new found and growing powers, but she had not wanted to force the issue.
‘I was sure that eventually Kagura would come to trust me enough to allow me to spend time with her daughter, but now it seems we are running out of time, and I cannot afford to wait any longer.’ The void demoness thought to herself.
“Kagura I assure you that you have no reason to worry. I am sure that whatever Kanna is going through is a perfectly normal step in her learning about her powers. I am sure that you as a youkai yourself remember how hard the first few times you had tried using your powers were taxing.” Her mother downplayed the situation, trying to reassure her. She would never let Kagura know how much more damaging on the self void demon powers could be compared to wind demon powers.
“I see... I am sorry for calling so late... I guess I must have gotten a little bit carried away...”
Sensing that her daughter was about to bid her goodbye, and hang up, Sakura sprung into action. “No don’t worry about it. I had just gone to bed anyways. Besides now that I am up, if it could help put your mind at ease I could drop by, and see if there is anything I can do to help Kanna come down.” Sakura said trying to mask how much she really wanted to see her grandchild.
“I guess that would be okay...” Kagura finally muttered after a long silence. Despite her worries over the kind of relationship that could develop between her daughter and her mother, she would still feel reassured if Sakura could help her figure out what had prompted Kanna to cry out earlier.
‘Besides if anyone can help Kanna refrain from seeing things in her mirror it sure would be Sakura.’
“Just give me the address; I will have Morio start the car.” Sakura said a mix of pride and happiness spreading through her. Kagura wasted no time doing so, to her mother relief.
‘It seems I have finally gotten her to trust me.’ Sakura thought after she hung up the phone, Sesshoumaru’s penthouse scribbled on a piece of paper now clutched in her palm. After asking her husband to get the car ready, she rushed in the direction of her bedroom in order to change out of her sleeping gown.
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“Hello beautiful darling, do you remember me? We saw each other once before... at the supermarket… you had your beautiful mirror with you then as well.” Sakura said on a sweet tone, addressing her granddaughter. As much as she wanted to let tears of joy slip out of her eyes, she held everything in. That night was about getting Kanna the help she needed, not forging a bond with her.
‘Although I hope there are going to be plenty of opportunities to do just that in the future.’ Sakura thought happily.
Kanna’s reddened dark eyes averted from her mother’s breast where she had snuggled her head, to look at the voice of the newcomer. She did remember seeing the older demoness before, and also recalled how their encounter had upset her mom. She had however not known what had been said between the two women. She therefore dutifully nodded to answer Sakura’s question.
“Well... that is very good.” Sakura started suddenly embarrassed and at a loss for words. “I am your mother’s friend” she reluctantly finished. As much as she wanted to tell the little girl about their family connection, she knew this was not the best time to do so.
Kagura easily noticed the look of pain that appeared in her mother’s crimson eyes when she answered Kanna’s question, and for some unknown reason it caused her heart to pinch.
Sakura decided to ignore her little pain, and deal with what she had come for.
“Kanna-chan. From what you mother has told me... something has upset you tonight... do you want to tell me about it? Tell me Kanna, what did you see?” Sakura asked gently, hoping to get the information out of the child. Said child was clinging to her mother even as she clutched to her mirror. While Kagura had been talking on the phone with the Fujiyabashis, Kanna had asked Sesshoumaru to hand her the mirror she had left in her crib. Once she had taken hold of it, she had not let it go, even when her mother had taken her in her arms.
“I don’t want to talk about it.” Kanna said stubbornly, burrowing her face against her mother’s shoulder.
Kagura held on to her daughter tightly before slightly tilting the child’s head so that she could stare into her eyes.
“It is something... or someone you saw in your mirror, yes?” The older void demoness pressed on gently.
“I don’t want him to hurt mommy!” Kanna finally screamed, tears brimming once again in her eyes before tightening her hold on her mother.
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000000In the meantime Sesshoumaru and Morio were left alone in the living room. If it had been up to the dog demon, he would have stayed with Kanna, but Sakura has shooed him away claiming that having too many people around would impede her work. It was therefore reluctantly and with a scowl on his face that Sesshoumaru had left the guest bedroom of his apartment, and headed for the living room where his fiancée's step father was waiting.
‘I really do not see how this Sesshoumaru could be a distraction!’ He thought to himself, but his musing was interrupted by Morio.
“I really like what you did with the place... although it must be a little too manly for Kagura and Kanna’s taste. The place does look like a bachelor pad…. Not that it matters since you guys will be moving soon anyways...” Morio commented, his warm purple eyes moving around the living room before he sat on the massive leather couch.
“What new house are you talking about?” Sesshoumaru asked. He quite liked his penthouse just the way it was, but would not be against Kagura changing it any ways she saw fit; it was now her house as well after all.
“Well come now boy, don’t tell me you expect to raise your family here!” Morio exclaimed shocked. “From what Sakura heard from Kagura, soon you will adopt another little girl.” He pointed out, to the now openly scowling dog demon. The latter really did not like one bit to have the other demon tell him what to do; however, as he was married to his lover’s mother, he decided to tolerate the situation.
“This issue has already been addressed; Rin and Kanna will be sharing a room.” Sesshoumaru retorted dryly.
“This is all fine and well, but what will you do when other little ones start coming?” The illusion demon then asked, his now critical lavender eyes resting on the younger youkai.
“What little ones are you referring to?”
“Now come on boy, we both know that at some point Kagura and you will want more children, this is bound to happen. What if your future kids turn out to be boys? Where will you then put them? In the spare room with Kanna and Rin?” Morio snickered before adding “Not to mention that getting teenage girls to share a room will be a lost war. That I can guarantee you.”
As much as he hated to admit it, this was an issue the dog demon had not thought about. There had been so much going on lately with people trying to bring down him, his business and his relationship with Kagura that he had not taken the time to stop and think about the future, beyond his proposal to Kagura of course...
‘And even then it was more like the spur of the moment. I did not even have a ring to offer her.’ He thought suddenly angry with himself.
“Good answer. I am only badgering you because do not want you to make the same mistake I did. When Sakura and I got married, we lived in my small medical student apartment. It was fine until Byakuya was born, then we had to baby proof the whole damn place, and had not enough space for the three of us. Let me tell you how much of a nightmare that was... Sakura would nag at me all day long, wanting us to move to a bigger place where she could at least play with our son in a yard” Morio stopped, as if basking in the memories of his first years of marriages. “Just like you, I did not have a father to stir me in the right direction, so I’m just giving you a head’s up.”
Sesshoumaru did not answer and Morio took his silence for a sign of approval. “If you’re interested in purchasing a house, my son Byakuya works in real estate, I am sure he’ll be able to find something both you and Kagura will love.” He then wasted no time taking his wallet out, and handing to Sesshoumaru one of Byakuya’s business cards, fatherly pride obvious on his face.
“I will be sure to keep the information in mind.” The dog demon said dryly, even if he was making a mental note to give his future wife’s brother a call in the near future.
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“Who are you talking about baby? Who do you think is trying to hurt me? What did you see in your mirror?” As much as Kagura tried to sound composed, her hurried words scared her daughter. “Everything will be alright. You know you can tell me.” She pressed on, hoping to have the child open up to her, but it did not work.
Instead of answering, the little girl shook her head furiously and let tears pool in her obsidian orbs, causing her mother to let out a growl of irritation.
Noticing her daughter’s frustration, and her granddaughter’s pain and fear grow steadily, Sakura decided to intervene.
“It’s okay. There is no need to talk about it any longer. I am sure that you must have had a nasty nightmare Kanna, and I know a way to make it all go away.” Sakura confidently said.
Her interest picked, Kanna finally raised her face from her mother’s chest to look at the older demoness.
“I won’t see him again?” The little girl’s question suddenly made Kagura realize that this had probably not been the first time she had encountered what had terrified her.
“Would you like me to make it all go away?” Sakura’s warm confident smile instilled trust in the little girl who quickly bobbed her head in assent.
“But instead of masking the issue, shouldn’t we deal with it?” Kagura asked, unsure if her mother’s suggestion was the best approach to take.
“Kagura, she is too young to deal with it. It will be our job to do it for her... but not now. Now all I see is a cute little girl in need of some reassuring, and a good night’s rest.” Sakura’s eyes shifted from Kagura to Kanna before she addressed the latter.
“Honey, I want you to close your eyes and relax, can you do this for me?” A sweet smile appeared on Sakura’s lips when Kanna complied. “Don’t worry everything will be alright.” She reassured her daughter before addressing her grandchild once again.
“Kanna, I want you to look inside your mind… do you see door?”
‘A door?! What kind of BS is she talking about?!’ The incredulous wind sorceress thought to herself just as she was about to interrupt the help session. However Kanna’s answer caused her to pause.
“Yes.”
“Good.” The older demoness said proud of her granddaughter. ‘It seems like she is much more advanced than I thought.’ “Tell me Kanna is the door closed?”
The young child took a moment before answering “No.”
“Is something the matter?” Kagura asked after she spied a frown appearing on her mother’s face.
“Not to worry, we will work on that….” Sakura smiled at her daughter before speaking to the child once more. “Kanna I would like you to do something very simple for me. I want you to close the door, and lock it. Can you do that honey?”
After a moment of hesitation Kanna finally answered “Yes.”
“Good job. How do you feel now?” A visibly more relaxed Sakura asked her granddaughter.
“I don’t see him anymore.” Kanna said marvel and relief clear in her voice.
As much as Kagura was dying to ask her daughter who the ‘he’ was, she decided against it. Feeling Kanna visibly relax in her arms was all she had wanted.
‘Besides whoever she has been talking about might simply have been imaginary… she wouldn’t be the first kid to have a nightmare.’ The wind sorceress thought to herself, hoping that things were as simple, even if she really doubted it.
Her thoughts were interrupted by Kanna wiggling in her arms and speaking.
“You look like Kanna.... Why?” The little girl finally formulated something that had been weighing on her mind for a while. The older demoness indeed shared her pale skin and hair, a shade different from Sesshoumaru’s own fair coloring.
“Yes that is true... well the reason behind our resemblance is quite difficult to explain” Sakura agreed, aching inside to let the little girl know about their blood connection.
“Why is it difficult?”
Kagura let out a deep sigh, and finally decided that the farce had gone on for too long. Earlier when Sesshoumaru had reminded her that she so far had had no reason to distrust her mother, she knew he was right. Over the past weeks through their numerous phone calls, she had gotten to know the other woman, and actually liked her. In many ways they were similar; especially when it came to caring for the ones they love.
‘Then why am I still keeping this love away from Kanna?’ The wind sorceress wondered, her crimson eyes staring at the woman who had given birth to her.
“Kanna-chan.” Kagura started, turning her daughter sideways so that they would be looking into each other’s eyes. “The reason why Sakura looks so similar to you is that she is my mother... and your grandmother.”
Unlike what Kagura had expected, Kanna stayed conspicuously quiet after the announcement. The young mother then wondered if her silence was due to the fact that she had not truly understood what the revelation made entailed.
“The lady is your mommy? How come you were not with her… like you and me?” Kanna asked.
“It is Naraku’s fault. He did his best to keep us apart, but Sakura found us, and now she wants to be your friend... would you like that?” Kagura asked tentatively. She had been too preoccupied trying to find a decent way to word the situation that she had missed the shiver of fright that had gone through Kanna’s body when her mother had spoken the dark hanyou’s name; however, this had not escaped Sakura’s sharp eyes. She did not voice her concern to Kagura, but made sure to file the information in her brain for a later disclosure.
At first Kanna had been reluctant to accept Sakura’s help because she still remembered how scared her mother had been the last time she had seen the two women interact. However now that her mother seemed to be in good terms with the other woman, she saw no reason not to accept her helping hand.
‘She made the bad images go away from my head, and she also made mommy smile.’ The child thought to herself, glad to see thing had worked out well.
“Yes. I want to be her friend too.” Kanna turned to look at Sakura, sending her a bright smile. When she saw the smile suddenly displayed on her daughter’s face, Kagura knew she had made the right decision.
‘Just because that bastard of Naraku has done his best to ruin my life, I will not let it affect Kanna any longer. Unlike me she deserved to have a loving family, and this is exactly what I will give her.’ Kagura vowed to herself.
“Well it seems like my work is done here… at least for today. I am sure Kanna must be exhausted, and is looking forward to going back to bed.” Without waiting for either Kagura or Kanna to acknowledge her words, she walked towards the door of the room, ready to make her exit.
“Will you come see me again?” Kanna asked the retreating woman before letting out a big yawn.
Instead of answering, Sakura turned around and merely looked at Kagura, a question in her crimson eyes.
“Yes of course. It’s time for bed now honey. Good night now baby.” She took a hold of her child and placed her back inside her crib before bending down to press a lingering kiss on Kanna’s forehead.
“Good night mommy.” Kanna responded before she snuggled in the covers her mother had put over her, and dutifully closed her eyes.
The wind sorceress waited until both she and Sakura had left the guest bedroom before speaking.
“At the risk of sounding foolish, what was all this talk about doors, locks and whatnot..?” Kagura asked her mother. She was aware that for some reason she could not comprehend, Sakura had been able to help the young child, but she failed to really see how.
“It is a technique my father has taught me a long time ago. It has been passed down in void demon families for generations. It allows members of our kind to close off their minds. All of us void demons form a strong bond with a mirror, and we have a constant connection with it. Sometimes this connection can be very bothersome as it allows us to see thing we do not wish to see. However this decreases as we grow stronger. My father always said that the first step to controlling our powers was to master when to allow our mirror to show us things.” The older void demoness suddenly fell quiet as if deep in thought.
“You never talk of your parents…” The wind sorceress said, wondering if breaching the topic was a good idea.
“Kagura, I may have helped Kanna along tonight, but she will need much more help. I must confess that I am worried about whatever she saw in her mirror tonight.” Sakura retorted, eager to change the subject from herself to her granddaughter.
“I thought you said it would be alright!” The wind sorceress pointed out.
“I did not lie. She will be fine for tonight; however, she is nowhere near being able to control her powers, and her mirror. Until she is able to do so, she will not be able to block what she sees in her mirror or what she conjures through it…” The older void demoness said.
“Are you saying that whatever Kanna is seeing is not real?” Sesshoumaru interjected. Kagura had expected him to make an appearance soon. After all he had not liked being shut out earlier.
“Hum not necessarily. It might just be a memory… just as it could be something that is actually happening.” Sakura explained. Her words left both Sesshoumaru and Kagura thoughtful.
“Well on this note, we will take our leave.” Morio announced as he handed her coat to his wife. She acknowledged his words with a nod even as she put the garment on.
The two older demons made their way over to the front door, Kagura and Sesshoumaru following behind them. Morio had just opened the door, ready to bid his goodbyes when Sakura turned around to face her daughter.
“Kagura… I know you told Kanna that I would come visit again… but if you would like to take things slower, and not want me to be around for a little longer… I would understand.”
“It doesn’t matter anymore. Kanna knows who you are now… Besides she needs you… With only a few words you were able to calm her down, and make her feel better. Not allowing her to see you would be an unnecessary punishment for all of us…” The wind sorceress sent her mother a small smile. The other woman smiled in return, a light sheen due to tears appearing in her eyes. She took Kagura by surprise when she launched herself towards the wind sorceress and took her in a bone crushing hug.
“Just let me know when you want me to drop by and talk with Kanna again.”
“Woman. Come now let the girl breathe. We should get going now, it’s way past your bed time.” Morio teased his wife. She let go of Kagura, and set him a glare before saying “Were you implying that I am old?”
“Oh come on you know I would never say that my love.” He tried quickly defending himself.
You will have ample time to reflect on this while you sleep on the couch or the guest bedroom.” Sakura huffed before giving both Sesshoumaru and Kagura a quick wave, and marching out of the penthouse.
“I hope to see you two love birds soon.” The illusion demon said then quickly rushed after his wife; he really hated going to bed with her being mad at him. She was aware of that fact, and often times took advantage of it.
“Do you think we’ll be like them in twenty plus years?” Kagura asked Sesshoumaru after the front door closed behind her mother and step father.
“Of course.” He said matter of factly. “Now let us follow their example, and go to bed.” The dog demon said as locked the front door, and left the entryway.
“Hey Sessh, do you think Kanna will be really okay?” She voiced her concerns even as she followed her fiancé to their shared bedroom.
He turned around to face her before answering. “I have no doubt about that she will be fine. Sakura seems more than adept at helping Kanna figure out her powers. Things will work out.” For her benefit he had put as much confidence in his words as he could. The last thing he wanted was for Kagura to worry unnecessary. Unfortunately he could tell that he had not completely succeeded.
‘I just hope that you’re right.’ Kagura thought even as she could not help but feel worry.
The two demons slipped into bed, new worries and deep thoughts present in both of their minds.
To be continued…
A/N: In the next chapter (which will probably be posted next year) Sesshoumaru will have a dangerous run in with an enemy, and that is all I will say for now. The chapter will be named Knife stroke. Thanks again you guys for putting up with my sporadic posting :)
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A/N: Long chapter for my dear readers today just in time for a Christmas treat :D
The format really sucks, but MM.org still won't let me post a Word document. I apologize again. if you want a nicer format you can check out my story on fanfiction.net. i have the same alias :)
Disclaimer: If I owned Inuyasha, Sesshy and Kagura would be happily mated and working on silver haired baby number three by now…
“Talking”
‘Thoughts’
“Mommy!” A shrill cry came from the other bedroom, making both Kagura and Sesshoumaru jump. The wind sorceress wasted no time breaking their kiss, and bolting out of bed before heading towards the guest bedroom, where her daughter was calling for her.
Kagura let out a gasp of shock at the sight of her sobbing daughter looking up at her from her crib.
“Kanna-chan, honey, what’s wrong?” The confused young mother asked as she took her child in her arms, and cradled her, at the same time running her hands all over her, checking for any sign of injury.
“Mommy, I don’t want him to come…” Kanna said before crying even harder, and burying her face against her mother.
It was then that the dog demon entered the bed room, his golden eyes taking in the situation, and trying to explain what was happening.
“Sesshoumaru, please do something!” Kagura looked over at her boyfriend, crimson eyes opened wide in terror.
For the first time in his life, he was at a loss when it came to what to do. The only woman he had ever loved was begging him for help, his daughter was in pain, but he had no idea what to do.
Not being able to stand being idle, Sesshoumaru tried taking charge of the situation. He knew that Kagura in her state of panic must have remembered how easily he had been able to take care of Kanna when she had gotten sick all these months ago. He only wished that things would be as easy as getting Kanna to the hospital last time.
“Kanna.” He said softly, on a tone he only reserved for Kagura and their two daughters. “What is wrong?”
“I don’t want him to come.” She said again.
“Who Kanna-chan? Who is it you are talking about?” Kagura tried asking on as soothing as a tone she could put forth in such a situation.
“No I don’t want to talk about it.” The child said to her dismayed mother.
It was at that moment that Sesshoumaru noticed a glowing object placed in Kanna’s crib. He figured that Kagura had not seen it because she had been too busy trying to comfort her daughter. He leaned forward and was surprised to see that the mysterious object was none other than Kanna’s mirror. His sharp amber eyes saw a pair of red eyes glaring back at him before quickly disappearing. When the dog demon blinked again, the apparition was gone from the mirror, and only its usual reflecting surface was left.
‘It seems that the effects of my migraine have not come to pass yet. I am now imagining things…’ He thought in disgust quickly discarding what he had just seen.
“Kanna-chan, where did you see that person?” Her mother asked gently, hoping to help ease her daughter by pushing her fears at bay.
Reluctance clear in her eyes, the little girl pointed to her mirror and its innocent reflecting surface, making Kagura ark an eyebrow in surprise.
“I thought I told you to stop using your powers to spy on people?! You promised you’d stop.” The wind sorceress scolded her child. She was sure that her daughter had made use of her powers to see something inappropriate for her age. ‘Let’s just hope that it wasn’t porn or a horror movie.’ Kagura thought, suppressing a groan of annoyance.
“I promise I didn’t mean to! It just happened. He just appeared in the mirror.” The void demoness retorted. She had done her best to keep up her promise, and really did not want her mother to doubt that.
“I believe you.” Sesshoumaru intervened. He could tell that his fiancée was upset, but believed Kanna. Despite the scowl on her face, he knew that Kanna was sincere, and wanted her parents to believe her. Besides the last thing he wanted was for Kanna to get closed off, and doubt the love they had for her.
“Yeah Kanna, I believe you too.” Her mother’s words reassured the toddler. As Sesshoumaru had just done she could easily see the sincerity in her daughter’s gaze. At hearing her mother’s words Kanna’s dark eyes suddenly brightened up. “However I’d really like it if you would tell me what exactly happened.” Kagura tried probing deeper.
“I don’t know. “ Kanna’s admission made a chill of fright go down Kagura’s spine. She remembered all too well how often she had physically injured herself when she was young because she had not been able to control her powers since Naraku had only reluctantly taught her about youkai powers.
‘But the pain of a wind blade slicing your palm is nowhere near as painful as the kind of psychological damage Kanna could endure if she doesn’t learn to control her youki.’ The frightened wind sorceress thought to herself, easily remembering the worrisome information she had read online and in books about the development of void demons.
“Kagura… it seems that the time has come for us to find someone to teach Kanna how to control her powers.” Sesshoumaru said as if reading his fiancée’s words.
“I know, but what can we do? We looked for someone to help her out, but you know as well as I do that void demons are hard to come by.” The wind sorceress retorted.
“What about your… Sakura.” He quickly corrected himself. Even though he disagreed with Kagura’s reluctance to have Sakura Fujibayashi meet Kanna, he had decided to respect his lover’s wishes, and not refer to the older void demoness in front of their daughter. However she was the only void youkai they knew, and if she could help Kanna, he would be willing to do anything.
“What about her?” Kagura asked as she gently smoothed back her daughter’s bangs. Speaking of her mother in front of her daughter unnerved her, but she did her best to mask her emotion.
“She could help Kanna with her powers… I am aware you are uncomfortable with Sakura getting to know our daughter, but it might be best for her. Besides you have been in contact with Sakura long enough to get to know her…”
“You don’t think I want what is best for Kanna as well?!” She exploded, vexed by his remark.
Unlike his usual blank face, the dog demon openly scowled. “There is no reason for you to raise your voice.” His golden eyes quickly shifted to the frightened child cradled in her mother’s arms. “I am only thinking about Kanna’s welfare. Just like you, I only want what is best for her… besides even if you do accept Sakura’s help, you do not need to let Kanna know about your… link to her.”
As much as she hated it, Kagura could not help but see the truth in his words. The terrified look still present in her daughter’s eyes was proof enough that the void demoness was in need of someone from her kind to help her maneuver her new powers.
‘The last thing I want is for her to inadvertently use her powers, and cause herself to have more unwanted visions in her mirror resulting in her hurting herself even more deeply…’ She thought, a sigh escaping her lips.
“Fine! You win, I’ll give her a call now.” Kagura said as she handed Kanna to her new found father, and reached for the phone.
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The wind sorceress anxiously awaited as the phone rang a couple of times; she had dialed the direct line of the Fujiyabashis, and had therefore expected a quick answer.
“Hello?” A male voice asked gruffly. Usually Morio’s manners were impeccable, but he was not one who liked being woken up in the middle of the night.
“Morio?” Kagura asked on too much a panicky voice to her taste. She then cleared her throat before continuing. “Can I speak to Sakura for a bit?”
“Kagura? Is that you? You sound terrible, did something happen?” He asked worriedly. She might not be his daughter, but she was his sons’ half sister, which in his eyes gave her the honorary title of daughter.
“I just want to talk to my mother. Is she around?” It was not that she did not like talking to Morio, but Kagura really wanted to ask the older void demoness if she could help her daughter.
“Yes of course. Hold on a second, I will wake her up.” As soon as he said the words, he put the phone down, and hurried over to the master bedroom in search of his wife.
In the meantime, a nervous Sesshoumaru said doing his best to mask his anxiety “Is something the matter?”
“No. He’s going to get her... Do you really think she will be able to help Kanna?” As much as Kagura wanted to trust in her fiancé, she was still doubtful when it came to his plan.
“I do not see any reason why she would not. As a void demoness herself, she is the best person when it comes to helping Kanna with her powers.” He tried reassuring her, even if he himself was not sure his idea would actually work.
“I just hope you’re right...” Kagura started but was interrupted when she heard her mother’s soft voice come on the line.
“Kagura what’s wrong?” She immediately asked. It was unusual for Kagura to be the one calling her; especially so late at night.
“I’m not sure... it’s Kanna... it seems that she isn’t feeling very well.” The wind sorceress did her best to explain the situation.
“Has she been using her powers?” Sakura asked, a frown appearing in between her brows. She had anticipated something like this would happen, and had wished to help her granddaughter figure her new found and growing powers, but she had not wanted to force the issue.
‘I was sure that eventually Kagura would come to trust me enough to allow me to spend time with her daughter, but now it seems we are running out of time, and I cannot afford to wait any longer.’ The void demoness thought to herself.
“Kagura I assure you that you have no reason to worry. I am sure that whatever Kanna is going through is a perfectly normal step in her learning about her powers. I am sure that you as a youkai yourself remember how hard the first few times you had tried using your powers were taxing.” Her mother downplayed the situation, trying to reassure her. She would never let Kagura know how much more damaging on the self void demon powers could be compared to wind demon powers.
“I see... I am sorry for calling so late... I guess I must have gotten a little bit carried away...”
Sensing that her daughter was about to bid her goodbye, and hang up, Sakura sprung into action. “No don’t worry about it. I had just gone to bed anyways. Besides now that I am up, if it could help put your mind at ease I could drop by, and see if there is anything I can do to help Kanna come down.” Sakura said trying to mask how much she really wanted to see her grandchild.
“I guess that would be okay...” Kagura finally muttered after a long silence. Despite her worries over the kind of relationship that could develop between her daughter and her mother, she would still feel reassured if Sakura could help her figure out what had prompted Kanna to cry out earlier.
‘Besides if anyone can help Kanna refrain from seeing things in her mirror it sure would be Sakura.’
“Just give me the address; I will have Morio start the car.” Sakura said a mix of pride and happiness spreading through her. Kagura wasted no time doing so, to her mother relief.
‘It seems I have finally gotten her to trust me.’ Sakura thought after she hung up the phone, Sesshoumaru’s penthouse scribbled on a piece of paper now clutched in her palm. After asking her husband to get the car ready, she rushed in the direction of her bedroom in order to change out of her sleeping gown.
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“Hello beautiful darling, do you remember me? We saw each other once before... at the supermarket… you had your beautiful mirror with you then as well.” Sakura said on a sweet tone, addressing her granddaughter. As much as she wanted to let tears of joy slip out of her eyes, she held everything in. That night was about getting Kanna the help she needed, not forging a bond with her.
‘Although I hope there are going to be plenty of opportunities to do just that in the future.’ Sakura thought happily.
Kanna’s reddened dark eyes averted from her mother’s breast where she had snuggled her head, to look at the voice of the newcomer. She did remember seeing the older demoness before, and also recalled how their encounter had upset her mom. She had however not known what had been said between the two women. She therefore dutifully nodded to answer Sakura’s question.
“Well... that is very good.” Sakura started suddenly embarrassed and at a loss for words. “I am your mother’s friend” she reluctantly finished. As much as she wanted to tell the little girl about their family connection, she knew this was not the best time to do so.
Kagura easily noticed the look of pain that appeared in her mother’s crimson eyes when she answered Kanna’s question, and for some unknown reason it caused her heart to pinch.
Sakura decided to ignore her little pain, and deal with what she had come for.
“Kanna-chan. From what you mother has told me... something has upset you tonight... do you want to tell me about it? Tell me Kanna, what did you see?” Sakura asked gently, hoping to get the information out of the child. Said child was clinging to her mother even as she clutched to her mirror. While Kagura had been talking on the phone with the Fujiyabashis, Kanna had asked Sesshoumaru to hand her the mirror she had left in her crib. Once she had taken hold of it, she had not let it go, even when her mother had taken her in her arms.
“I don’t want to talk about it.” Kanna said stubbornly, burrowing her face against her mother’s shoulder.
Kagura held on to her daughter tightly before slightly tilting the child’s head so that she could stare into her eyes.
“It is something... or someone you saw in your mirror, yes?” The older void demoness pressed on gently.
“I don’t want him to hurt mommy!” Kanna finally screamed, tears brimming once again in her eyes before tightening her hold on her mother.
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 000000000In the meantime Sesshoumaru and Morio were left alone in the living room. If it had been up to the dog demon, he would have stayed with Kanna, but Sakura has shooed him away claiming that having too many people around would impede her work. It was therefore reluctantly and with a scowl on his face that Sesshoumaru had left the guest bedroom of his apartment, and headed for the living room where his fiancée's step father was waiting.
‘I really do not see how this Sesshoumaru could be a distraction!’ He thought to himself, but his musing was interrupted by Morio.
“I really like what you did with the place... although it must be a little too manly for Kagura and Kanna’s taste. The place does look like a bachelor pad…. Not that it matters since you guys will be moving soon anyways...” Morio commented, his warm purple eyes moving around the living room before he sat on the massive leather couch.
“What new house are you talking about?” Sesshoumaru asked. He quite liked his penthouse just the way it was, but would not be against Kagura changing it any ways she saw fit; it was now her house as well after all.
“Well come now boy, don’t tell me you expect to raise your family here!” Morio exclaimed shocked. “From what Sakura heard from Kagura, soon you will adopt another little girl.” He pointed out, to the now openly scowling dog demon. The latter really did not like one bit to have the other demon tell him what to do; however, as he was married to his lover’s mother, he decided to tolerate the situation.
“This issue has already been addressed; Rin and Kanna will be sharing a room.” Sesshoumaru retorted dryly.
“This is all fine and well, but what will you do when other little ones start coming?” The illusion demon then asked, his now critical lavender eyes resting on the younger youkai.
“What little ones are you referring to?”
“Now come on boy, we both know that at some point Kagura and you will want more children, this is bound to happen. What if your future kids turn out to be boys? Where will you then put them? In the spare room with Kanna and Rin?” Morio snickered before adding “Not to mention that getting teenage girls to share a room will be a lost war. That I can guarantee you.”
As much as he hated to admit it, this was an issue the dog demon had not thought about. There had been so much going on lately with people trying to bring down him, his business and his relationship with Kagura that he had not taken the time to stop and think about the future, beyond his proposal to Kagura of course...
‘And even then it was more like the spur of the moment. I did not even have a ring to offer her.’ He thought suddenly angry with himself.
“Good answer. I am only badgering you because do not want you to make the same mistake I did. When Sakura and I got married, we lived in my small medical student apartment. It was fine until Byakuya was born, then we had to baby proof the whole damn place, and had not enough space for the three of us. Let me tell you how much of a nightmare that was... Sakura would nag at me all day long, wanting us to move to a bigger place where she could at least play with our son in a yard” Morio stopped, as if basking in the memories of his first years of marriages. “Just like you, I did not have a father to stir me in the right direction, so I’m just giving you a head’s up.”
Sesshoumaru did not answer and Morio took his silence for a sign of approval. “If you’re interested in purchasing a house, my son Byakuya works in real estate, I am sure he’ll be able to find something both you and Kagura will love.” He then wasted no time taking his wallet out, and handing to Sesshoumaru one of Byakuya’s business cards, fatherly pride obvious on his face.
“I will be sure to keep the information in mind.” The dog demon said dryly, even if he was making a mental note to give his future wife’s brother a call in the near future.
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“Who are you talking about baby? Who do you think is trying to hurt me? What did you see in your mirror?” As much as Kagura tried to sound composed, her hurried words scared her daughter. “Everything will be alright. You know you can tell me.” She pressed on, hoping to have the child open up to her, but it did not work.
Instead of answering, the little girl shook her head furiously and let tears pool in her obsidian orbs, causing her mother to let out a growl of irritation.
Noticing her daughter’s frustration, and her granddaughter’s pain and fear grow steadily, Sakura decided to intervene.
“It’s okay. There is no need to talk about it any longer. I am sure that you must have had a nasty nightmare Kanna, and I know a way to make it all go away.” Sakura confidently said.
Her interest picked, Kanna finally raised her face from her mother’s chest to look at the older demoness.
“I won’t see him again?” The little girl’s question suddenly made Kagura realize that this had probably not been the first time she had encountered what had terrified her.
“Would you like me to make it all go away?” Sakura’s warm confident smile instilled trust in the little girl who quickly bobbed her head in assent.
“But instead of masking the issue, shouldn’t we deal with it?” Kagura asked, unsure if her mother’s suggestion was the best approach to take.
“Kagura, she is too young to deal with it. It will be our job to do it for her... but not now. Now all I see is a cute little girl in need of some reassuring, and a good night’s rest.” Sakura’s eyes shifted from Kagura to Kanna before she addressed the latter.
“Honey, I want you to close your eyes and relax, can you do this for me?” A sweet smile appeared on Sakura’s lips when Kanna complied. “Don’t worry everything will be alright.” She reassured her daughter before addressing her grandchild once again.
“Kanna, I want you to look inside your mind… do you see door?”
‘A door?! What kind of BS is she talking about?!’ The incredulous wind sorceress thought to herself just as she was about to interrupt the help session. However Kanna’s answer caused her to pause.
“Yes.”
“Good.” The older demoness said proud of her granddaughter. ‘It seems like she is much more advanced than I thought.’ “Tell me Kanna is the door closed?”
The young child took a moment before answering “No.”
“Is something the matter?” Kagura asked after she spied a frown appearing on her mother’s face.
“Not to worry, we will work on that….” Sakura smiled at her daughter before speaking to the child once more. “Kanna I would like you to do something very simple for me. I want you to close the door, and lock it. Can you do that honey?”
After a moment of hesitation Kanna finally answered “Yes.”
“Good job. How do you feel now?” A visibly more relaxed Sakura asked her granddaughter.
“I don’t see him anymore.” Kanna said marvel and relief clear in her voice.
As much as Kagura was dying to ask her daughter who the ‘he’ was, she decided against it. Feeling Kanna visibly relax in her arms was all she had wanted.
‘Besides whoever she has been talking about might simply have been imaginary… she wouldn’t be the first kid to have a nightmare.’ The wind sorceress thought to herself, hoping that things were as simple, even if she really doubted it.
Her thoughts were interrupted by Kanna wiggling in her arms and speaking.
“You look like Kanna.... Why?” The little girl finally formulated something that had been weighing on her mind for a while. The older demoness indeed shared her pale skin and hair, a shade different from Sesshoumaru’s own fair coloring.
“Yes that is true... well the reason behind our resemblance is quite difficult to explain” Sakura agreed, aching inside to let the little girl know about their blood connection.
“Why is it difficult?”
Kagura let out a deep sigh, and finally decided that the farce had gone on for too long. Earlier when Sesshoumaru had reminded her that she so far had had no reason to distrust her mother, she knew he was right. Over the past weeks through their numerous phone calls, she had gotten to know the other woman, and actually liked her. In many ways they were similar; especially when it came to caring for the ones they love.
‘Then why am I still keeping this love away from Kanna?’ The wind sorceress wondered, her crimson eyes staring at the woman who had given birth to her.
“Kanna-chan.” Kagura started, turning her daughter sideways so that they would be looking into each other’s eyes. “The reason why Sakura looks so similar to you is that she is my mother... and your grandmother.”
Unlike what Kagura had expected, Kanna stayed conspicuously quiet after the announcement. The young mother then wondered if her silence was due to the fact that she had not truly understood what the revelation made entailed.
“The lady is your mommy? How come you were not with her… like you and me?” Kanna asked.
“It is Naraku’s fault. He did his best to keep us apart, but Sakura found us, and now she wants to be your friend... would you like that?” Kagura asked tentatively. She had been too preoccupied trying to find a decent way to word the situation that she had missed the shiver of fright that had gone through Kanna’s body when her mother had spoken the dark hanyou’s name; however, this had not escaped Sakura’s sharp eyes. She did not voice her concern to Kagura, but made sure to file the information in her brain for a later disclosure.
At first Kanna had been reluctant to accept Sakura’s help because she still remembered how scared her mother had been the last time she had seen the two women interact. However now that her mother seemed to be in good terms with the other woman, she saw no reason not to accept her helping hand.
‘She made the bad images go away from my head, and she also made mommy smile.’ The child thought to herself, glad to see thing had worked out well.
“Yes. I want to be her friend too.” Kanna turned to look at Sakura, sending her a bright smile. When she saw the smile suddenly displayed on her daughter’s face, Kagura knew she had made the right decision.
‘Just because that bastard of Naraku has done his best to ruin my life, I will not let it affect Kanna any longer. Unlike me she deserved to have a loving family, and this is exactly what I will give her.’ Kagura vowed to herself.
“Well it seems like my work is done here… at least for today. I am sure Kanna must be exhausted, and is looking forward to going back to bed.” Without waiting for either Kagura or Kanna to acknowledge her words, she walked towards the door of the room, ready to make her exit.
“Will you come see me again?” Kanna asked the retreating woman before letting out a big yawn.
Instead of answering, Sakura turned around and merely looked at Kagura, a question in her crimson eyes.
“Yes of course. It’s time for bed now honey. Good night now baby.” She took a hold of her child and placed her back inside her crib before bending down to press a lingering kiss on Kanna’s forehead.
“Good night mommy.” Kanna responded before she snuggled in the covers her mother had put over her, and dutifully closed her eyes.
The wind sorceress waited until both she and Sakura had left the guest bedroom before speaking.
“At the risk of sounding foolish, what was all this talk about doors, locks and whatnot..?” Kagura asked her mother. She was aware that for some reason she could not comprehend, Sakura had been able to help the young child, but she failed to really see how.
“It is a technique my father has taught me a long time ago. It has been passed down in void demon families for generations. It allows members of our kind to close off their minds. All of us void demons form a strong bond with a mirror, and we have a constant connection with it. Sometimes this connection can be very bothersome as it allows us to see thing we do not wish to see. However this decreases as we grow stronger. My father always said that the first step to controlling our powers was to master when to allow our mirror to show us things.” The older void demoness suddenly fell quiet as if deep in thought.
“You never talk of your parents…” The wind sorceress said, wondering if breaching the topic was a good idea.
“Kagura, I may have helped Kanna along tonight, but she will need much more help. I must confess that I am worried about whatever she saw in her mirror tonight.” Sakura retorted, eager to change the subject from herself to her granddaughter.
“I thought you said it would be alright!” The wind sorceress pointed out.
“I did not lie. She will be fine for tonight; however, she is nowhere near being able to control her powers, and her mirror. Until she is able to do so, she will not be able to block what she sees in her mirror or what she conjures through it…” The older void demoness said.
“Are you saying that whatever Kanna is seeing is not real?” Sesshoumaru interjected. Kagura had expected him to make an appearance soon. After all he had not liked being shut out earlier.
“Hum not necessarily. It might just be a memory… just as it could be something that is actually happening.” Sakura explained. Her words left both Sesshoumaru and Kagura thoughtful.
“Well on this note, we will take our leave.” Morio announced as he handed her coat to his wife. She acknowledged his words with a nod even as she put the garment on.
The two older demons made their way over to the front door, Kagura and Sesshoumaru following behind them. Morio had just opened the door, ready to bid his goodbyes when Sakura turned around to face her daughter.
“Kagura… I know you told Kanna that I would come visit again… but if you would like to take things slower, and not want me to be around for a little longer… I would understand.”
“It doesn’t matter anymore. Kanna knows who you are now… Besides she needs you… With only a few words you were able to calm her down, and make her feel better. Not allowing her to see you would be an unnecessary punishment for all of us…” The wind sorceress sent her mother a small smile. The other woman smiled in return, a light sheen due to tears appearing in her eyes. She took Kagura by surprise when she launched herself towards the wind sorceress and took her in a bone crushing hug.
“Just let me know when you want me to drop by and talk with Kanna again.”
“Woman. Come now let the girl breathe. We should get going now, it’s way past your bed time.” Morio teased his wife. She let go of Kagura, and set him a glare before saying “Were you implying that I am old?”
“Oh come on you know I would never say that my love.” He tried quickly defending himself.
You will have ample time to reflect on this while you sleep on the couch or the guest bedroom.” Sakura huffed before giving both Sesshoumaru and Kagura a quick wave, and marching out of the penthouse.
“I hope to see you two love birds soon.” The illusion demon said then quickly rushed after his wife; he really hated going to bed with her being mad at him. She was aware of that fact, and often times took advantage of it.
“Do you think we’ll be like them in twenty plus years?” Kagura asked Sesshoumaru after the front door closed behind her mother and step father.
“Of course.” He said matter of factly. “Now let us follow their example, and go to bed.” The dog demon said as locked the front door, and left the entryway.
“Hey Sessh, do you think Kanna will be really okay?” She voiced her concerns even as she followed her fiancé to their shared bedroom.
He turned around to face her before answering. “I have no doubt about that she will be fine. Sakura seems more than adept at helping Kanna figure out her powers. Things will work out.” For her benefit he had put as much confidence in his words as he could. The last thing he wanted was for Kagura to worry unnecessary. Unfortunately he could tell that he had not completely succeeded.
‘I just hope that you’re right.’ Kagura thought even as she could not help but feel worry.
The two demons slipped into bed, new worries and deep thoughts present in both of their minds.
To be continued…
A/N: In the next chapter (which will probably be posted next year) Sesshoumaru will have a dangerous run in with an enemy, and that is all I will say for now. The chapter will be named Knife stroke. Thanks again you guys for putting up with my sporadic posting :)
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