InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Bliss of Nights Forgotten ❯ Open Doors ( Chapter 15 )

By: EvilNekoEatsYourSoul

Last time: `This is it, once I go through the well I will do my best to keep my thoughts from him… Oh, Kami! It hurts to even think his name… Sesshoumaru… in my mind this is truly the end of everything we had.'

She took another step towards the well, but before her foot touched the ground two arms encircled her shoulders and held her in place. The breeze blew her own raven locks before her eyes, but entwined with the dark tresses were beautiful silver strands that shone in the light.

Chapter 15: Open Doors

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The sun was beginning to set, throwing beautiful colors onto the sky as the soothing sound of rustling leaves filled the clearing. It was as if nothing could disturb the serenity of the place in which they stood. But contrary to the peaceful moment, emotions raged within the two figures standing together.

Kagome closed her eyes and leaned her head into the chest of the person holding her. Her heart was beating erratically in her chest and she was finding it hard to breath. They were so close and yet she felt the distance she had created between them. The block she had put on her heart.

When she didn't pull away from him Sesshoumaru tightened his arms around her shoulders. He inhaled the scent of her long black hair and rested his chin atop her head. There were many things for them to talk about, but before all that he wanted to remember what it felt like to hold her in his arms without any hesitation between them.

She turned her head to the side so that her ear rested against his chest, allowing her to hear the beating of his heart. Kagome smiled, and her hands covered his wrists' as they rested on her chest. `And to think that I used to believe he had nothing but ice where his heart should be…'

Finally, it was all over, she could rest in his arms and not feel guilty or worry about the safety of her friends. She no longer had to deny her feelings. But there was another kind of guilt, which crept into her heart and threatened to devour her soul. All the emotional pain, the mental anguish that they had both gone through, it was her fault. Of course, at the time she thought there was a good reason for her actions, but in the end her plan had failed. The suffering had been for nothing.

But even those thoughts banished by a gentle kiss, which he placed on her head. She could do nothing but smile and close her eyes. Letting the exhaustion claim her for a little while as she rested in his arms.

Standing there, quietly in the clearing, both wished that time would truly stop for them. Holding each other in some remote uninhabited place they didn't have to be anything. They were just two people in love. In the few minutes they spent there both the Lord of the Western Lands and the Keeper of the Shikon no Tama were not in existence. It was just Sesshoumaru and Kagome, a man and a woman.

Both knew such a thing could not last. Kagome sighed contentedly and broke the peaceful silence.

"Sesshoumaru… " Just saying his name was enough to send longing coursing through her body. She was afraid of what he might say or think so she had spoken without thinking, but now she knew what to say. There was only one thing he needed to know at that moment. Her voice became soft, a whisper floating along the breeze.

"Aishiteru, Sesshoumaru."

She pulled away from him to look at the expression on his face. There was none, but he nodded in acceptance and in his eyes, she could see he still cared. It was enough for now because she knew she had caused a lot of damage and so would not prompt him to speak of it until he was ready. Wasn't it enough that he came for her? That fact alone had her heart singing in joy.

Suddenly, Sesshoumaru turned, facing the path leading to the village. Staring at the rustling leaves, he spoke in his calm monotone voice.

"I know you're there, Inuyasha."

The hanyou jumped from his perch and landed a few feet away from the couple. Sesshoumaru watched him warily while Kagome frowned in confusion. Before either could question his presence he spoke.

"Go with him Kagome. Don't worry about your family I'll go through the well and tell them you're okay. Rest, tell him the truth about everything and then come back in a week. Besides, you need time to think about what you're going to tell them back in your time."

Kagome gaped. She couldn't help it. Inuyasha had thought of a plan, and a good one at that. She nodded dumbly and the hanyou smirked.

"I'm not such a baka after all, ne?" He turned away from her to look at his brother, his face becoming serious once again. "Kagome, maybe you should go back to the village and tell the others. I need to talk to Sesshoumaru now."

She hesitated, she wasn't sure she should leave the siblings alone. Kagome wanted to be there to ease the tension always present between them, and if possible to stop any bloodshed that might occur. But Sesshoumaru nodded at her indicating she should go. Looking between the brothers, she came to a decision. They needed to learn respect for one another if she would remain friends with Inuyasha and stay with Sesshoumaru.

After Kagome had left the clearing and was out of hearing range, Inuyasha spoke. His tone was calm and even, what he said shocked his usually stoic brother.

"I loved her at one time. But I could never forget about the other woman, and I know she could never live with being second in my heart. In any case, she deserves better then that. Take care of her Sesshoumaru, if there is anyone who can melt your cold heart it's her."

The older brother let the smallest of smiles grace his lips.

"Perhaps she already has."

Inuyasha smiled, and turned to walk back to the village with Sesshoumaru following a few feet behind. As the village came into view, the hanyou turned his head to the side to relay one more message to his half brother.

"Oh, and by the way Sesshoumaru, if you ever hurt her like that again I'll kill you."

He didn't respond, neither said another word until after Sesshoumaru and Kagome left the village, heading towards the Western Lands.

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Kagome stood on the balcony of Sesshoumaru's room, gazing at the night sky. Behind her stood Sesshoumaru who watched her silently. He had not said a word to her since the day she left the castle. So far he had just done a lot of staring and Kagome wasn't sure exactly where she stood with him. That was what scared her the most, whether or not he forgave her was still left unsaid. The uneasy silence prompted her to speak.

"Gomen nasai, Sesshoumaru. I… I lied to you, at the time it seemed like the right thing to do. It seemed like the only way to save them." Her eyes never left the sky as she spoke, fear kept her from facing him.

"Heh… I'm such a baka, my plan failed anyways and I ended up hurting the person I love. I don't expect you to trust me and I'm not sure how you feel. But you came for me…" Finally she turned to him, her eyes pleading and shimmering with barely suppressed tears.

"You came for me," she whispered, "and I'll never love anyone else."

There was no time for her to think or speak any words because suddenly she was in Sesshoumaru's arms and his lips were against hers. It was different from their other kisses it was gentle and possessive, it was pure and truthful, their first kiss untainted by lies or deceit. When they parted she was flushed and filled with a need to see his flesh, to explore his perfection with her hands and lips, to know everything about him.

His thoughts seemed to be the same as he began to remove her kimono in a quick and efficient manner that had her standing nude in a few seconds. She mimicked him, but at a slower pace. Letting her fingers linger on his shoulders and chest, the tips brushing gently along his arms.

They stood and arms length apart and studied one another in the moonlight. Two sets of pale bodies filled with longing kept at bay for so long. It was another first for them, the first night they actually took the time to see one another in such a state.

Sesshoumaru's heart rate increased as his intense gaze lingered on her body, tracing the soft curves with his eyes. Her dark hair flowed freely, the color matching the depths of her eyes. To him, everything about her was pure perfection; the length of her throat, the gentle curve of her shoulders, how her slim waist met with her sleek hips. His eyes followed that path and came back up to watch the rise and fall of the firm rounded flesh of her breasts. His fingers longed to tease the dark stains of her nipples and touch her porcelain skin. He wanted to feel those long slender legs of hers wrapped around his waist as those sensuous lips parted to call his name out into the night. The longing only got worse as his eyes fell upon the dark curls between her thighs. He felt his arousal throbbing and couldn't wait to bury its length in her warm, wet folds. The only thing keeping him from actually acting out his desires was the vast amount of control he had over his body and animalistic nature and his decision to take his time with her for once.

Kagome's tongued darted out to moisten her dry lips, she was sure her eyes matched the hunger apparent in his golden stare. He had a magnificent body. That was all she could think of at the moment. His broad shoulders and muscular chest, his slim well built abdomen all of those things drew her to him. Every part of him was well muscled, that much was apparent. Yet, covering all those well-toned muscles was his creamy satin flesh which begged to be touched. She knew the softness of his skin, his hands weren't callused or rough, like the rest of him they were smooth.

He had always radiated strength, but his eyes told her he was barely holding onto himself. The things he could do with that strength both frightened and excited her. Finally after what seemed like an eternity, she approached him. Her arms encircling him, her hands exploring the planes of his back as her breasts' pressed against his chest. But he stood still, his arms resting at his side as she embraced him. He was trying his best not to respond to her though his state of arousal was painfully obvious and was pressed against her lower abdomen.

That plan was immediately abandoned when she looked up into his eyes, her head tilted slightly to the side in the manner of a curious child. Her eyes were at odds with her demeanor, there was nothing childish about the flames in her eyes. Desire had never been written so clearly in the dark orbs he was now gazing into.

Sesshoumaru's arms went around her as he lifted her small body. As their lips met in a passionate kiss her legs wrapped themselves around his waist, smearing her wetness on him. He groaned as he realized how heated her flesh was against him. Still holding her, he walked to his bed and lay her down on it.

Refusing to remove her legs from around him, he was dragged down with her. She whimpered and tightened her hold when he tried get out of her grasp. Using gentle force, he pried her legs off of him.

Her protests died on her lips as his tongue flicked the hard tip of her nipple. Kagome's hands became tangled in the youkai's silver hair as she pressed his head against her chest. Once again, he had to persuade her to let him continue his exploration of her. He was kneeling between her legs and took another moment to take the sight of her in before moving to kiss the inside of her left thigh. He ran his hands up from the tips of her toes to her hips where he let them rest. He put his nose against her moist slit and inhaled the scent of her desire. His raised his head so the tip of his nose hit the pearl above her opening, she bucked slightly at the contact. Smiling slightly, he buried his nose in her soft curls.

Kagome's breathing was shallow and her heart was beating madly. The heat flowing through her body was causing beads of perspiration to form on her, all this because of his nose. It was ridiculous. But the simple gesture drove her mad with desire. His long fingers slid along her sides and over her ribs as his nose came up her abdomen. He stopped when his head touched the bottom of her breasts.

At that point he was more then ready to give into his more animalistic instincts. Her soft whimpers and the way she writhed beneath him were intoxicating. The pleading look she had on her face was enough to make him give in although a part of him wanted to torture her a bit longer.

His eyes never left her face as his tip touched the warmth of her entrance. Her eyes were closed and her mouth slightly open, he took the opportunity to speak for the first time since she had left.

"Aishiteru, Kagome."

Her lips curved in a smile and she pulled his head down for a kiss. It was sweet and gentle, filled with love. But the way her nails pressed into his back reminded him of her un-sated desire.

It was pleasurable to say the least, to watch her expression as his length entered her at an excruciatingly slow pace. Her eyes were still shut tight, lips slightly parted and her chest heaving as if she was finding it hard to breath.

When he was buried deep within in her, he felt her inner muscles clench around him. He groaned and had to close his eyes to regain control. As he opened his eyes, he noticed Kagome smirking beneath him. In a very unexpected turn of events, she wrapped her arms and legs around him and rolled over so that she was on top.

It wasn't something Sesshoumaru could fully appreciate, as he hated not being in control of a situation. But he didn't complain as she began to move her hips, building the friction between them. The only sounds were her pants as she rode atop him. As she neared her climax, Sesshoumaru decided to regain control of the situation by taking hold of her waist and switching their positions. She struggled a bit not liking her loss of control, but after a few of his powerful thrusts she settled down. He held her hands above his head as he delved in and out of her at a rapid pace.

When her orgasm claimed her, she could only arch her back groan as her inner muscles clamped around her lover's length. As her sheath tightened around him Sesshoumaru collapsed, his body covering her smaller one as his seed filled her.

Somewhere in the back of their minds they were aware that this had been a preview of things to come. For them it would always be a battle, two powerful, strong-willed beings vying for control over the relationship. There would be little peace in their household, but at least it would never be boring.

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"I don't even belong in this time you know."

The demon lord nodded, his lips were against her abdomen and the movement caused the top of his head to brush against the undersides of her breasts. He was enjoying his exploration of her body too much to really hear her words. His hands slid down the sides of the two soft mounds of flesh and along her ribs, he felt rather then heard her sigh.

"Something wrong?" he asked, his lips tickled the soft skin on her stomach.

"The sun's risen." She said, as if the answer to every question in the universe was in that one statement.

"…And?" He was finding it hard to concentrate as his nose brushed against the soft curls between her legs.

She covered herself, along with his body still crouched over her, with the blanket.

"You forgot to lock the door." At that moment, Rin opened the door and ran into the room. Sesshoumaru froze under the blanket.

"Kagome!!" the little girl squealed, running to the bed.

"Ohayoo Rin."

Rin stopped at the edge of the bed looking confused.

"Where's Sesshoumaru-sama? Why is Kagome in Sesshoumaru-sama's bed? Is Kagome going to stay forever? Does this mean Kagome is going to be Rin's okaasan?" the girl was talking so fast Kagome could hardly understand her.

"Rin," said Sesshoumaru poking his head out of the covers next to Kagome, "be quiet. Go and wait for us in the dining room."

Smiling at the sight of her Sesshoumaru-sama, Rin hurried to obey his orders. Kagome was trying her best not to laugh. She wasn't doing a good job at it though. Sesshoumaru could hear her snickering. The indignant look on his face didn't help the situation any, and upon seeing it she burst out laughing.

"So much for youkai hearing." She said, getting out of the bed and beginning to dress.

Sesshoumaru gave an uncharacteristic snort and followed suite.

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Rin's questions made breakfast a bit uncomfortable. So to avoid any more awkward questions neither of them knew how to answer, Kagome decided to tell Sesshoumaru and Rin her story. The youkai didn't know that she was from another time and it would keep Rin's mind occupied. Besides all of these things had to be straightened out before she left. She needed to be sure he could accept everything about her. She needed to know if he would want her to come back.

Just as she was about to broach the subject, Jaken entered the room calling for Sesshoumaru.

"Sesshoumaru-sama, you have visitors."

Following his loyal retainer, were two men. Both had pointed ears much like Sessoumaru's, indicating that they were youkai. One of them had long golden colored hair, while the other, who was a head taller, had hair that was a deep shade of red. They made half bows to Sesshoumaru, who stood to greet them.

"Lord Sesshoumaru," said the red haired youkai, "might we speak to you in private when you are done with your meal?"

Looking very annoyed, Sesshoumaru approached them.

"No, whatever it is you want to discuss, tell me now so we can get it over with." His voice had that cold emotionless tone which he had been lacking earlier.

Looking a bit nervously at each other, the two youkai seemed to be thinking. But they came to a decision quickly and the red haired youkai nodded to his companion. Apparently it was the golden haired one's turn to talk.

"Lord Sesshoumaru, my Lord Choukichirou of the Northern lands would like to make an alliance through marriage with your clan."

For a second, Sesshoumaru looked thoughtful, and then his eyes narrowed suspiciously.

"Lord Choukichirou has only sons, and I have no offspring. He knows this, so what exactly is he proposing?"

The two youkai shuffled nervously, having been told of the danger factor present when irritating the Western lord.

"Well… Our lord is willing to marry his youngest son to the… the ningen girl you've adopted…" Sesshoumaru took a step forward, "when she is of appropriate age, of course!"

The two youkai took a step further away from the seemingly angry youkai lord before them. But when he spoke his voice was calm and held no malice.

"No, I do not require an alliance with the North. That is all, go back to your lord."

With that said, the two youkai bowed respectfully and left.

When asked about it, Sesshoumaru said it wasn't important and changed the subject. Leaving a very curious Kagome and a confused Rin, who, for once stayed silent throughout breakfast.

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Her week with Sesshoumaru had passed by so quickly, but as much as she hated leaving him, she was happy. Kagome hadn't seen her family in a few months, they would probably have a lot of questions for her as soon as she got back. But that didn't matter anymore. She was happy. For the first time in her life she was in love with someone who loved her in return. It was the most wonderful feeling in the world.

As she climbed out of the well and slid the door to the well house open she couldn't help but smile. There was her grandfather, sweeping the steps and Souta was kicking a soccer ball around not too far away. Her mother stood there with groceries in her hands, a smile on her lips.

"Mama!" Before she knew it she found herself in her mother's embrace.

"Kagome!" Her family was there, hugging her and asking a million questions. All she could do was laugh as they walked into the house.

"I have a lot to tell you guys…" But before she had even begun to tell them everything that had happened, her mother spoke. There was a look of wonder and happiness in the older woman's eyes.

"You're in love." She stated, a knowing smile on her face.

Kagome blushed, and nodded. `Is it that obvious?' she asked herself. Now, there were even more questions coming from her brother and grandfather. It was wonderful to be home, and she smiled as she told her family what had happened to her over the last few months (well, most of it anyways).

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The sun was blocked out by a dark aura engulfing everything within a hundred yards of its center. Once in that darkness, she could see nothing. There was no way to even tell if her eyes were opened or not. It was all black. But she didn't need her sense of sight to know that flames also surrounded her. The heat made it only obvious.

It surrounded her and drew close with every second. Soon, it was all she knew as the flames claimed her. Searing the flesh from her bones and making her scream and writhe in agony. It was an unnatural flame that brought no light, only pain and darkness. The result of a corrupt power, she was sure. For the flame not only ate at her skin, making it bubble painfully, but it also lapped at her soul. It had no voice, though she knew what it was doing.

It was a fire that wanted to taint her, to turn her soul into a dark writhing mass like her charred body and then devour the misshapen spirit that would be left. Another dark being that desired the power she held, the power given to her by the shikon no tama.

Nothing would save her now, she would die with hatred and pain in her heart and the shikon no tama would be poisoned by her. It didn't matter, all that mattered now was the intense heat of the dark flame, which would melt her skin and turn her bones to ash. With nothing else to do, she screamed until her throat was raw.

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"Kagome! Kagome, wake up! You're dreaming!"

That voice, it was her mother. The familiar voice brought her out of that horrible nightmare. But the memory of it still affected her. She sobbed, the tears flowing in heavy drops down her face as she clung to her mother who tried to sooth her.

"It burns… it burns… it burns…" it was the only words Kagome could say for the rest of that night, as the memory of dark flames eating her body and soul consumed her mind.

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Author's note: ^_^ Thanks for reading my story. Look out for the sequel: The Path You Follow.