InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Choice ❯ chapter 11 ( Chapter 11 )

 

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Chapter 11

 

Inuyasha woke just as the sun was rising over the horizon. Today they would start their search for Kikyo. He would not allow her to harm Kagome. The two women had always pulled at him in their own way. Kikyo had loved him and died because of it. He'd always regretted that. The life they were supposed to have had together had been brutally ripped from their grasp. When she had been resurrected he'd still loved her and decided that they'd been given a second chance.

 

Kagome who was the epitome of love and understanding had loved him too. She'd understood his inability to choose between the past and present He'd known she was hurt every time he'd gone to Kikyo because he could smell the tears she'd shed. Although he hated upsetting her he'd been unable to stop it. Now he learned he'd hurt her more than he'd ever thought possible.

 

he'd lost both of them in the end. Subconsciously he knew it was true. Kikyo had been killed over fifty years ago and the shell that was brought back could never be the warm woman he'd known. Kagome had finally grown tired of his indecision and left.

 

What he'd discovered was that after she'd gone each time he'd looked at the older miko he was searching for the younger. To make matters worse-she knew it.

 

Below him he could hear his friends as they woke and prepared for the journey. he didn't know what the outcome would be this time. His only thoughts were to protect his friend. As he wtched the sun rise over the horizon he wondered where she was and where he'd find her.

 

 

Kagome woke slowly not wanting to start the day. After Sesshomaru's declaration the night before she was tempted to just stay in her room until he came to his senses. Because obviously he'd lost his damned mind somewhere along the way. Instead she mentally prepared herself for a long day.

 

While the children worked on their math Kagome noticed Sano watching from a distance. His gaze was intense, but also filled with curiosity.

 

"Do you plan on watching me all morning, Sano? Or are you going to tell me what's on your mind?"

 

He glared at the human woman who held no fear of him. In an instant he stood towering over her petite form hoping to intimidate her. Unfortunately, she merely raised an eyebrow at him in question.

 

"Why do you not fear me?"

 

Kagome merely smiled. "Why should I? There is no malice in your aura."

 

Sano knew she was an exceptional warrior despite her appearance. The spar between she and his lord proved that. "You are unusual for a human," he said.

 

"So everyone tells me," she shrugged. It didn't bother her. She was from a different era of course she would be strange to others.

 

He watched as the children worked and showed the miko their answers. She praised them when they were correct and when the answers were wrong she patiently showed them again. "How is it that a human especially a woman is educated?"

 

"Where I came from all are taught from a young age and without discrimination."

 

"That's impossible. I've never heard of such a place," he grunted.

 

"Just because you haven't seen it does not mean it doesn't exist. You can live for thousands of years and still not have seen or done everything."

 

"And how would you know this, miko?" he asked curiously.

 

Kagome gave a small smile, "only the truly foolish believe there is no more to life than what they've done or seen."

 

He stared at her astonished at her reasoning, but could find no fault in it. "You are very wise for such a young woman.

 

"Thank you."

 

"How did you come to care for a kit, miko?"

 

"My name is Kagome and I started caring for Shippo when he tried to steal from me."

 

"He stole from you and you let him live?" he asked.

 

"Of course," she smiled looking at her son with a loving smile. "He was a child alone and without anyone to care for him. I couldn't leave him behind."

 

"Not many would care for a demon child. A miko would usually just purify them."

 

"To me a child is a child regardless of their race. They all deserve to be loved and protected."

 

Sano thought about what she'd said. She was a strange human, but already he could see why so many admired her. Not only was she powerful and a skilled warrior. She was intelligent and caring as well. If Lord Sesshomaru had not already made his intentions known he might have even considered courting her himself.

 

The rest of the morning he watched as she taught the children He even learned a few things himself. Her voice was soft and even when the children grew slightly frustrated it remained that way. She was the epitome of patience with them. He briefly wondered what could make that patience snap.

 

 

Sesshomaru was furious. While he was stuck working in his study the kitsune was outside with his miko. He had informed Kagome of his intentions and even though she had refused him he would court her regardless. The treatment she'd received at this half-brothers hands had left her unwilling to deal with males on any level other than friendship. The fact that he'd have to work for his mate-to-be when every other female had thrown themselves at him in the past was not lost on him. 'If it's not worth fighting for it's not worth having.'

 

Later that evening he made his way to her room plan firmly in place. Once more he found her standing on the balcony overlooking the gardens. Her gaze however was far off and distant.

 

"You are troubled," he stated.

 

She looked at him briefly before looking away. "I've got a lot on my mind right now, Sesshomaru."

 

Throughout the afternoon her thoughts had turned to the demon to often. She kept wondering who had hit him hard enough for him to loose his mind. The other scenario was that someone had either taken over his body or they'd taken his place all together-in which case they'd signed their death warrant. She didn't trust his recent actions. To her they made no sense. He'd never been interested in her so why now. What had changed?

 

"Come. Walk with me." He waited while she debated before reluctantly taking his arm. The feel of her small hand wrapped around his arm and her by his side comforted both him and his beast. This is where she belonged. Always.

 

He led her down the corridors and outside to a secluded area in the gardens. There he'd had a blanket laid out with a meal and a single white rose. He'd heard her speak several times about how much she enjoyed such things.

 

Kagome was stunned. In front of her was a picnic dinner set for two. She looked to him with an eyebrow raised in question.

 

"It is a simple meal, Kagome," he said and gestured for her to sit down.

 

"Just a meal," she clarified watching him closely.

 

"Unless you wish for more," he answered silkily as they sat.

 

He watched as she sat and tasted a few of the dished that had been provided. Although her features on the outside were calm her thoughts were not. He noticed her looking off into the distance and at himself as well. It was obvious that much occupied her mind.

 

"Is it so hard to believe that I'm attracted to you?"

 

Kagome looked at him, "I believe you are attracted to the power I hold not necessarily me." She raised her hand to keep him from talking. "Are you so surprised? When we first met you made your opinion of humans well known and tried several times after to kill me. It wasn't until you trained me that we were able to learn about each other. Even then you gave no signs of interest. Now, after everything you expect me to accept that you want me-just for me."

 

In her frustration she stood up and looked into the distance once more. "Since the minute I came to this era those that want me want me for specific reasons. Inuyasha because I looked like Kikyo. Koga because I could see the jewel shards. Naraku for my power. You yourself when asked the first thing that was said was because I was powerful and beautiful. No one has just wanted Kagome." The last was whispered with sadness.

 

"So you would deny all males because of a worthless few? You would deny yourself the chance to have the pups you so desperately want?"

 

"To make sure that I'm wanted and loved," she said looking at him over her shoulder. "Yes."

 

he stood furious that she'd deny herself and him. Roughly he pulled her into his arms and slammed his lips to hers in a bruising kiss. One of his hand slid into her hair holding tight so that she couldn't move while the other pulled her closer to his body.

 

Kagome was stunned. The couple of kisses she'd received from this demon had been passionate, but this one was meant to claim and punish.

 

When he felt her knees go weak Sesshomaru carefully pulled her to the ground wanting to cover her with his own body. He wouldn't mate her now because she wasn't ready. She needed reassurance and he would give it to her.

 

She fought to clear the haze in her mind. When her knees hit the ground still in his arms she pulled herself free staring at him breathlessly.

 

He was not pleased when she threw herself from his arms. In front of him she laid on her side the upper half of her body twisted and breathing very heavily. It was the most erotic thing he'd ever seen.

 

"Stop kissing me," Kagome growled.

The sound of her voice and the fiery passion in her eyes all screamed defiant bitch. As much as he wanted to force her to submit he wouldn't. She needed to accept him willingly. That didn't mean he wouldn't push her though.

 

"I will not stop pursuing you, Kagome. I have made my intentions clear. I understand that the males in your past were worthless imbeciles, but I won't allow you to use that as an excuse. Regardless of what you think I do want you."

 

She stared at him in disbelief and than fury. "I decide when I'm ready for a relationship. Not you."

 

Like a predator stalking his prey he moved closer forcing her onto her back and looking up at him with fury dancing in her eyes. He didn't stop until he was inches from her face. "Than I will have to change your mind."

 

"You are becoming infuriating Sesshomaru," she growled again.

 

"You refuse to listen," he stated calmly. Leaning down he captured her lips once more in a chaste kiss.

 

When he leaned back from her again she used all of her strength to push him away from her. After putting distance between them she stood once more and glared at him. "I will listen only when I'm ready. That time has not yet come. Good night, Lord Sesshomaru."

 

Kagome turned and stalked away from the infuriating Lord, but she did not miss his softly whispered words telling her that he would wait. Only for so long.

 

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