InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Sunset Love ❯ Loves Sacrifice ( Chapter 21 )

A/N - Deepest apologies once again for the long awaited final to the evil cliffy I left several months ago. I won't make excuses but I will say that life has been weighing me down lately and that is why I've been made to wait so long in uploading this chapter. I will warn you that the following chapters maybe just as long in the coming but I will try not to make you all wait so long… no promises though.

 

Oh and to everyone that's been critiquing my writing I'd like to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Each one gives me a better insight as to what I need improvement on. Sadly, I do not have the time to seek out a beta reader at this point but once the entire story is written out, I have plans on going back and fixing those mistakes. So do not worry, just keep those critiques coming so I'll know exactly what needs to be fixed and thank you for taking the time to point them out. I know that through you I can only gain a wealth of wisdom and improvement… :)

 

Disclaimer - Nope, I don't own Inuyasha or any of the Inu crew but we all enjoy watching them go through the rigors of torture… hehehe.

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Chapter 21 - Love's Sacrifice

 

The silence was shattered by the sounds of a body being thrown against a wall with enough force to shatter bones and splinter wood. A moan of pain turned into terrified screams of anguish as sharp teeth were buried deep within bruised flesh.

The darkness of the room hid the violent acts form those with human senses but it's demon occupants relished in the blood shed.

 

“So Sora was a traitor as well,” A deeply masculine voice masked the sounds of rending flesh coming from one of the darkest corners. “It does not surprise me, though, yet to learn that she might have also been in league with Brother Kage is not what I expected of her.”

 

A deep purr of contentment was his only answer as Tanaka bent to her feast of hawk demon. She always loved her master's displays of power something he rarely did since awakening from the long slumber. Like most pampered pets her master always saw to it that she was well fed and that would afford him her loyalty for all eternity. Even as she devoured the messenger, her ears were trained on her master's voice, listening to every word he said.

 

“It has also come to my attention that Iyashii has also been taken from Sesshomaru's castle though not by anyone in my ranks. Perhaps this is another ploy by Kage but it reeks of the same person who rescued his little girl from my grasp. There is more going on here then I had at first believed and we must find out more about these mysterious players who dared join without an invitation. Do you not agree, my dear?” The master glanced over at Tanaka in time to see her nod that brought a smirk to his lips exposing one elongated and sharp fang. “Tanaka, my pet, once you have finished up there, I have a special task I wish for you to perform before the day is out.”

Tanaka looked up from her meal with a trace of excitement gleaming in her dark eyes. It was very rare that the master wished for her to do any sort of task other then summoning his minions. This would be a real treat for her and she was eager to do whatever he commanded of her.

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Kagome stood captive in that crimson gaze like a deer caught in the headlights of an approaching car. Fear coursed through her and her mind seemed to scream at her to run as far away as she could but she was unable to move.

 

Seconds slipped away as they were trapped in each other's gaze, one burning with desire and hatred while the other glistened with unshed tears and a glimmer of hidden emotions too deep for the other to understand. The spell was broken when Sesshomaru lunged forward in an attempt to get to her but the chains that bound him held him only a few feet from where she stood.

 

Kagome trembled as the weight of the situation finally settled over her like a morbid blanket of despair. She knew she would not make it through the night but there was so much riding on her actions, so many who were depending on her to go through with this, and even though he did not know it in his present state, Sesshomaru's very life depended on her at this moment. It was a hard burden to bear but one she knew she could not run from. If this was the reason the well brought her back, if this was her true destiny, then who was she to argue with what the fates had in store for her.

 

With a heavy heart she slowly made her around him, her eyes never leaving his as he stood watching her intently. Kagome had no idea what she would do; she wasn't even certain how she was going to release him from the chains that were fastened to the wall.

 

The chains were designed to keep a youkai's power dormant, but with a Tiayoukai they could only weaken them. Sesshomaru, even in a weakened state, was still a very dangerous creature. He could kill her without blinking an eye and in his present state he might not even realize he had done it.

 

“Easy now Sesshomaru, I just want to help you.” Kagome whispered over and over as she moved toward a thick pile of furs. “Please let me help you, Sesshomaru.”

 

Sesshomaru's eyes never left the enchanting creature that seemed to float around him. He could smell the tantalizing aroma of fear and anxiety coming off of her in waves but it was her own scent that held him spellbound. It was one of flowers and thunder, of innocence and power, and he knew from the way she was acting that she was uncertain of what she was doing. The stifling air of the cave was rich with it and it calmed the raging lust that had been driving his body every since those demons had imprisoned him. The maddening pain was soothed by this strange scent.

 

The white garment was loose and flowing about her giving her the appearance of some sort of angelic being that was not meant to be in such filth while a thick halo of ebony hair flowed freely about her waist and shoulders. Her stormy blue eyes were wide and dark with fear and there seemed to be a strange glimmering of water pooling in them that had him wondering what her purpose was.

 

She was tense and nervous, wrapping and unwrapping her fingers in a long strand of hair and she would cast a rushed glance around the cave as if looking for something only to look back at him as if she expected him to lung at her. A soft murmuring reached his ears and he tilted his head slightly listening intently to the musical voice that seemed to emanate from between her parted lips. The words were soothing as well though he could not be certain exactly what she was saying. What he did catch was the fact that she seemed to be talking to him as if she knew him, whispering his name as though they were friends or more in a way that had his blood firing with a deeper desire then had ripped through his body earlier.

 

Sesshomaru could not recall this angelic woman or anything about her. His mind was hazy and he could remember little more then his own name yet he had the strange sense that he should know her.

 

A deep growl of frustration escaped him and he violently shook his head trying to clear the fog from it. There was no way he was going to allow the chains to stop him from his ultimate goal. She was here for the taking and he was going to use her to quench this fire in his blood and ease the pain that threatened to shatter his body.

 

Angel or not this girl was going to be his and only his this night and once he quenched his thirst with her blood he would escape his captivity to extract revenge upon those that dared to imprison him here alone to die. Sesshomaru just could not figure out why they would allow this creature before him to enter his dungeon unprotected but he was not going to give up the opportunity he needed to stop his torment.

 

Kagome sunk to her knees as she watched the demon lord closely. He seemed to be going through some sort of struggle that she couldn't fathom. Maybe the real Sesshomaru was struggling to win over this possessed one, or maybe there was a shred of hope for her yet. Every the optimist, she scooted closer to him, a gentle smile on her lips as she sought to comfort him with her words.

 

“Its ok Sesshomaru, I am here. Remember me, its Kagome.” She whispered never knowing what to expect from him but she hoped to reach him somehow.

 

It was her own actions that brought about her downfall, as with one might lung Sesshomaru snapped the chains that bound him and caught her up in his powerful arms. She barely managed to scream as sharp fangs buried themselves deep within her tender flesh.

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Hayashi was slowly making his way back to the castle when word reached him of Sora's demise. It struck him as odd that Kage's whore would die so easily but what really shook him was the fact that Kage and Sora was life bound, so when one died so did the other one. As third in command, it was now his duty to decide upon the fate of Kage's forces. This was going to be no small task for him without the full range of his powers and there would be a sort of power struggle among the other generals. His best bet was to hide away until such a time as the potion fully wore off. He would then be able to hold the army together and perhaps even decide to go on with Kage's plans.

 

Kage had once told him that if anything ever happened to him, he was suppose to take the forces and join with that of the usurpers but Hayashi was not certain he wished to do that. Maybe joining forces with Sesshomaru's army would be more productive in the long run because the Western forces seemed to be holding strong against the usurpers. He would think things over carefully while he was in hiding, so with that in mind he swiftly changed his direction and headed to a secluded cave off in the deepest part of the forested mountain he knew. There his allies would be certain to keep him safe until he could emerge in time to take over things.

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Kisho, Ozeki, and Tatsu huddled around the smoldering campfire each trying desperately to ignore the screams coming from the distant cave that held Sesshomaru and Kagome. Each of them knew that it was what she wished but neither of them wanted to hear her torment. Long into the night her screams echoed along with that of deep growls that seemed to echo through the still night air.

 

Nothing outside the cave murmured, even the very breeze stayed silent as if all nature was morning the loss of Kagome among them. Several times, Kisho and Tatsu had to restrain Ozeki from rushing to rescue her even though they too wanted to do the same thing.

 

This was a matter of honor for Kagome as well as that of a willing sacrifice, to put a halt to it would both dishonor her and disgrace her in the eyes of everyone, nor would the shield around the cave let anyone in but Kagome. Tatsu tried time and time again to explain it to Ozeki but the bull headed bear would not listen. Each time he was pulled back Kisho told him it would only make things worse and that it might make Sesshomaru kill her while right now there was a chance that he might come to some sort of realization that it was Kagome who was sacrificing herself to once again save the arrogant lord.

 

Sometime before dawn things became silent from the direction of the cave and the three were anxious for the sun to rise to see if the shield had dropped yet. Even the crickets were chirping with an excited air to them as if they would soon see the girl's lively ways with the rising of the sun. Peace settled over the camp and the three youkai calmed enough to await the rest of the night with anticipation of what was to come. Each hoping that the miko would survive the ordeal.

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Iyashii awoke with a massive headache, his temples pounding as if there were some sort of small demon just behind his eyes banging away on his brain with a sharp instrument. It was a struggle to open his eyes in the bright light of morning, its warm rays making his head pound even more.

A soft childish giggling coming from somewhere near his feet and Iyashii forced his eyes open, shading them against the light even though his body screamed at him to lay still. His stomach rolled with the action but still he tried to focus his hazy vision on the small blur that was hovering near him. The giggle only came again before he could make out the sound of small feet padding across the floor away from him. With the sound of the door sliding open both the sound and the small blur was gone. With a groan he laid his head back against the soft pillow and closed his eyes tight against the light trying to regain some control of both his stomach and his head. He never could remember such a painful headache as it was and put it down to whatever drug had been contained in the pot thrown into his room.

 

He wasn't certain where he was or how he got there but Iyashii knew his capture would make their presence known sooner or later. One thing he did know was that he could not be within the master's hold or he would have either been dead or punished by now. The master would never have allowed him to lay on something so fine as the silken material of the futon covers under him.

 

Slowly the feeling of being watched drifted over him and a strange sense of peace came with it and he knew that he was no longer alone. But that was impossible for him to understand for he had heard no one enter his room nor had he sensed anyone other then what he believed was a small child, the one that had been in his room earlier.

 

Forcing his eyes open, Iyashii looked up into the most dazzling blue eyes he had ever seen even for a demon. She stood there regal, commanding and compassionate looking all at once without once moving or saying a word. The demoness was tall, her long ebony hair sweeping the floor around her and curling about her feet while her ivory skin was a stark contrast to it. Multi layers of fine colored silk kimonos adorned a shapely figure and even he could see that she must be some sort of royalty. The question was who was she?

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Sorry to cut this short but I wanted to get this out before my inspiration died away. After many months of antagonizing over the whole Sess/Kag rape like scene I decided to leave that all to yer imaginations. I just could not begin describing what our favorite demon lord did to our beloved miko. No I'm not going soft yet..lol.. but even I have my limits. Anyhow Chapter 22 is well on it's way to be written and I hope to have it out sooner then expected…(at least within the month…*Crosses fingers* but don't hold yer breath.)

 

In the next chapter I'll deal with the aftermath of this whole fiasco and try to do justice to what happens to Sess when he finds out what he did to the woman that haunts his dreams..lol. Stay tuned for the next cliffy..hehehehe.

 

Much love to you all
DJ aka AuroraNyte/l3lackroze