InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Curse: One of Life and One of Death ❯ Chapter 10

When Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha made it to the hospital they were told of their father's condition. “Your father will not make it if he doesn't start healing himself. We don't know of him personally but rather through reputation, which is what has us all puzzled to his current condition. We can't figure out why he hasn't started healing; it is as if he either has a spell cast on him or he is spiritually else where. We heard that he was alone in the vehicle so we don't know what made him run off the road and into the tree the way he did. Is everything at home okay for him?” “My Father did not do this intentionally, if that is what you are trying to refer too Human.” spat out Sesshoumaru. “My apologizes my Lord, but these are routine questions that I must ask. I mean no offense to you or your family. It's just that it is very rare to see a car accidentally run into a tree when it is neither involved in an accident with another car nor when we aren't currently with poor weather conditions.”

 

Sesshoumaru was growing more and more angry by the minute, he knew he was loosing control and frankly he didn't give a damn. `Something happened to Father and these ungrateful Humans act as though he did this intentionally.' `Master as much as we would love to be free, think of Mate. Father told us only a strong demon who can wield his own battle within will be able to help Mate. We must think of her and calm ourself.' At the words of his beast he started to calm. He then noticed that at some point Inuyasha had stepped between him and the doctor; he was in a fighting stance. “Brother you need to remain calm, trust me I want to find out who did this as well but we won't do Father any good if we loose it now.” responded Inuyasha as he noticed his brother's eyes returning to normal. He then turned to the doctor and asked, “Can you please take us to our father now?”

 

On the way the doctor had to explain the situation again, he didn't want the elder son to loose control completely this time. “I think you should know your father's condition from the point of the accident until now. Your father's legs were pinned under the engine of his car, and from what we do know about dog demons, we have no doubt that a demon as powerful as he is will be able to regenerate completely. We did everything in our power to avoid it but since he isn't healing himself we had no choice but to amputate both of his legs just above the knees. His left arm is also broken in several locations; we fear if he doesn't start to heal himself soon he might loose his arm as well.” “Our Father will have no more need for you; we will be having him transferred as soon as possible to a more civilized hospital. This one apparently is more equipped to be a butchery rather than a place for healing.” growled out Sesshoumaru at the thought of his Father having all his limbs amputated for pleasure.

 

`It just appeared again!' Inuyasha said to himself as he watched the crescent moon crest appear again on Sesshoumaru's brow. `What if he doesn't survive this? Will I loose my brother to his darker side again? He was barely manageable when my mother died, I can only imagine what he will be like if Father dies as well, but maybe Kagome will be able to save him!' “I'm going to call Kagome and see if she wants to be here, you know she has become very close to Father in these past few days. I would hate for her to get mad at us for not telling her just because it is her birthday.” “No I told you we will not ruin her day of celebration with this; she will understand and if she doesn't then I will just have to teach her too. Father will get over this quickly and he will be fine. He would not want us to disrupt her life and celebration for this minor set back.” `Father you have better make it through this. Why do I still feel as though something somewhere is still wrong; that someone is calling out for me because they are in danger? Father, why won't you please talk to me?' Sesshoumaru thought.

 

When they walked into his room they were completely shocked at what they saw laying on the bed. “I will get the transfer papers drawn up so you can go to the private demon hospital on the other side of town, I do believe that is the civilized hospital you were referring too.” the doctor said as he left the brother in the room with their father. They quickly realized the current state their father was in, “He is spiritually somewhere else, though I wonder if it is by choice. Do you think it is a spell to keep him from healing himself? I can't think of anyone that he would be with because you did say that the officers stated that he appeared to be heading home and was alone, did you not?” “Yes Inu, they told me he was coming in the direction of home; no one else was in the car or found at the scene of the accident.”

 

They both sat down and got comfortable when the doctor told them, “The earliest we will be able to transport the Lord won't be until morning. You two should go home and get some rest or we can bring in some blankets, just let us know.” “We will be staying here the night, we need nothing from you Humans other than for you to leave us alone with our father.” Once the doctor left Sesshoumaru then turned back to his brother, “Inu I am going to go and look at Father's car and the accident scene. I need to see if I can find out who did this and why they did this. When I find them I will make them pray they never even thought of hurting our father the way they did!” Inuyasha knew what his brother had stored in mind for them, hell he wanted to be there too just so he could get in on the “fun” his brother was going to be having. “I will stay with Father then, if you need me any just call me and I will be there. I know you will give them what they deserve; I only regret that I won't be able to partake in the festivities.” he said while smirking at the images playing in his mind, of his brother torturing and killing them slowly. It was the least that they could do for their father.

 

At the Shrine; Sephiroth and Rei sat in the living room where Hokadashi tried to calm them down. Kikyo had since gone to her room to sleep after she told them that she was unable to reach Kagome. They were all a little concerned, especially since they hadn't received a ransom call yet. Hokadashi was the first to speak, “Should one of us call to check up on Lord Maliki's condition? He may be awake and might even know who has taken dear Kagome and why.” “I'll call them in the morning as long as we haven't heard anything from the kidnappers by then. Rei and I already knew something was going to happen, Kagome's beast has been preparing for it, we just didn't know what was waiting in store for her. I do know that her beast will protect her; no harm will come to her once she is fully awakened. Hell I don't know why but I feel like she is being protected even now, nothing can harm her so long as this presence is with her!”

 

Rei sat there in total disbelief, “So help me God, Seph, if she is harmed in any way, shape, or form because you are going to wait until morning; I will break this bond of ours and hunt you down like a priestess is supposed to hunt down a demon. I may love you with all of my heart but Kagome means more to me than anything or anyone. You have better hope you are right about her situation.” With that said she left the room and walked outside. “Rei, Rei, Rei…my how the years have been oh so kind to you! It's been what 12 years since you told me to get lost and threw me out of this particular Shrine. Well now I know why you wouldn't let me in your life then, your mate was still alive and your love very strong for one another. However, now I wonder what would you do to protect your daughter from my son and me? It seems as though the men of my family are doomed to fall head over heels for the Higurashi women!” “So, Onigumo I see you have learned how to sober up since I last saw you, only to turn you down flat! Wait…what do you mean, are you the one responsible for my daughter's kidnapping? What do you want with my daughter and me?”

 

Onigumo started laughing, “My Dear Sweet Rei, all I have ever wanted from you, is nothing more than just You! If I can't have you however, I am more than willing to just take the next best thing, Kagome! Even though my son is quiet smitten with her, she will be mine even if that means I would have to kill my own son. She will be fun to break over and over again just to mold her into my perfect mate each time. However since you are out here with me all alone I could just take you and leave your daughter in my son's hands, my son sure does know how to have so much fun with his toys! We could be one happy family once my son and I break you and your daughter.” Hokadashi instantly threw a barrier up around his daughter as he saw Onigumo advancing towards her to abduct her. “You will do no such think, my daughter stays here and you will tell us what you want demands you have for us to meet so we can have my granddaughter returned before I simply purify your demon ass.” When Onigumo suddenly felt Sephiroth approaching he decided to leave, but not before he warned them of what awaits Kagome and that they would never see their precious daughter/granddaughter ever again.

 

Rei was growing hysterical; she couldn't believe that this was happening to her daughter and her family. She remembered the last time she saw Onigumo, 12 years ago to be exact. He was drunk and had collapsed on the steps of the Shrine during a really bad thunderstorm. She had felt sorry for him and even brought him into the Shrine to sober up even though she didn't like him. She was just thankful that both of her daughters had decided to sleep over at their friend's houses, she didn't want them to be anywhere near him. She had known that Hokadashi and her could take care of him. So when he tried to hit and grope her; together they threw him out and back on the street. They had witnessed too late, that he had stolen a car and had taken off. The next day they were heart broken when they heard about a pregnant woman who had been killed in an accident by a hit and run driver. They went to the police precinct to let them know that it could have been Onigumo that had killed that woman, but they just dismissed the allegations for lack of evidence. Now here he is once again in her life, only now he has her daughter; she was enraged now and quickly loosing control of her powers.

 

“Daughter control yourself! We will get Kagome back, have faith that her beast will come out at the right time and protect her from any and all harm. If you don't calm down you will purify everything and everyone near you, including your Mate.” “Father I can't calm down, he tried to have me all of those years ago and now here he is with his son holding my daughter against her will; both threatening to beat and rape her and more than likely kill her. How exactly am I supposed to calm myself when I can't even help my lil girl from the danger that she is in?” While she was ranting and her powers fluctuating he walked up behind his daughter and knocked her unconscious. Sephiroth growled at him for doing such an action to his Mate, but he knew deep down that her father would only do what he had to in order to protect everyone.

 

Kagome couldn't explain why she was feeling so tired. “Maliki why am I so tired all of a sudden, I feel as though I haven't slept in days.” `I don't know little one. Get some rest and I will protect you from all who wait outside the barrier. There should be help on the way soon, in the morning however. I heard Sess talking to Inu about going to look at the accident scene, he will be able to pick up on your scent and follow it here. You must rest for now, I'm not sure how much longer I will be able to keep this barrier up.' “Maliki how can I sleep when I know you are using entirely too much energy to protect me? You will die and it will be entirely my fault, you must stop I am begging you please! I don't care what they do to me as long as you live. Your boys need you, they have already lost too many people they love and care for. I am Death, I must die so everything can live, even my name states my demise so please forget me and save yourself, my Lord!”

 

Maliki knew that some of what she said was true, however he refused to allow her to just give up; especially when his son's heart was on the line. `Master we must tell pups before we pass. We fear we are already beyond healing. In order to warn pups though we will have to drop the barrier, we are unsure if we will have the energy or strength to put it back up. We will just have to have faith that pups will get to our charge in time.' `We will just have to try, I know that Sess will do whatever it takes to protect her from harm, I can only hope that neither pup will loose themselves to their darker side.' He focused back on Kagome and noticed that she was passed back out again. `I wonder if her tiredness is because of her beast trying to break free from the concealment spell to protect her.'

 

Onigumo arrived home and walked straight to his study. “Hakudoushi, Byakuya, get in her now!” “You summoned my Lord?” they replied together with a slight bow. “Where have the two of you placed my son's new toy? I would love to see her, to see if she is as beautiful as her own mother!” “My Lord, there has been a slight problem. You see every since we brought her here there has been a barrier erected around her room. None have been able to enter much less come close to the room. Though we sense the barrier is wavering it is still very powerful, it almost seems as though that lord that was with her might be forsaking himself to protect her for what ever reason we don't know about.” replied Hakudoushi. “Yes my Lord, it seems that Lord Maliki is the one providing the barrier, indeed forsaking his own life for her.” stated Byakuya. “None the less take me to her room now. That old man won't be able to hold on for long. If I know him as well as I think I do; he is ready to rejoin his late dead wife and will probably even tell his pups where they can find young Lady Kagome. However, they will get here too late to save her from all I have planned to do to her. No mere human woman can possibly survive my treatment for too long; even if she does no one would want her, not even her precious Sesshoumaru.” laughed Onigumo.

 

Maliki sensed that Sesshoumaru was getting ready to leave his side; he knew it was now or never. `Forgive me Kagome but I must drop the barrier to warn you mate. I won't be able to protect you from what awaits outside of my barrier; I'm not even sure if I will be able to replace the barrier but I will try.' `It's alright My Lord; we will awaken and protect your pup's mate. Though we sleep now, soon they will awaken that which they should not. Only our Mate can control us from here on out. Please warn Mate that we are with spiders.' Maliki's soul shook with fear, he had never heard a more evil or primal voice or being in all his years of living. `To think that is coming from my son's mate. She will be a force to be reckoned with that is for sure. I pity my son if he ever ends up in the path of her rage, though it is probably that fire which drew him to her!' he mused to himself.

 

Sesshoumaru sensed a shift in his father's aura as he was leaving the room and quickly rushed to his side once again, “Father who did this to you? What is going on?” “Hush my son…not exactly sure who has done this but you must help her. They have masked their scents very well and they lay in the northern part of this city.” Maliki tried to get out more before he blacked out again but all he managed was, “Spiders…Kagome.” `What does he mean by spiders and Kagome? I know she hates spiders and wants nothing to do with them. I also know that Naraku is after her but he had already left her house when this happened. Could he possibly be sensing someone was after her right now? I have better go check out the car and the scene of the accident so I can track that filth; I don't want to miss my Love's celebration. Sephiroth will not let anything happen to her and I know he will contact me if something does happen.' he thought as he left his father and brother. He knew his father would be transported to the other hospital soon, so there was no need for him to stick around.

 

Around thirty minutes after Sesshoumaru left, Inuyasha was awakened by the nurses and doctors preparing his father for the transport. He knew that if his father was to survive this ordeal it would only happen at the other hospital. He told them that he was going to ride over with his father and they all agreed. `Father you have to make it, I don't know what we will do without you. Why aren't you healing yourself?' `Son I can't talk long, I'm protecting Kagome. She was taken by spider demons in the northern parts, though I don't know them something about their scent is familiar. You must warn your brother, I fear he was unable to understand what I was trying to tell him this morning. I am sorry I will not be there for you, but you must trust in your brother, his mate and your inner self to always be there to protect you. I love you son and I will always be watching you!'

 

`Sesshoumaru!' Inuyasha screamed out for his brother mentally. `Sess come on reply I have news for you. Where are you?' `I just got to the impound lot lil brother, what do you want?' `It's Father, he is dying and he knows it. He said you need to get…' `What the fuck…why do I smell Kagome's scent in the backseat of Father's car? Wait…what is that smell mixed with it?' `Sess listen to me,' Inuyasha pleaded. `Spider demons in the northern parts have taken Kagome, Father is using the last of his energy to protect her, but he won't last much longer. Even if he were to stop now I fear he is already too weak. You must get to Kagome soon, or lord only knows what those filthy vermin will do to her.'

 

Inuyasha grew worry when he didn't get a response from his brother. `Oh dear god, please let him be alright. Why isn't he responding?' he thought to himself. He picked up his cell phone and called the impound lot. “Hello this is Inuyasha Inutaisho, is my brother, Sesshoumaru Inutaisho, still there? He was looking at our Father's car when he went quiet.” “Yes sir, we have your brother right here. Apparently something was inside you father's car that knocked him out. We were just about to wake him up when you called.” replied the police officer. `Thank god, I don't think I could handle losing both my father and brother all in one day.' “Thank you please wake him so I can finish talking to him.”

 

Sesshoumaru couldn't quiet place the scent that was heavily mixed with Kagome's in the backseat. Then he saw the shattered back window and it was already too late; he had already inhaled too deeply the knockout gas. At the same time the police officers were coming up with the release forms for him to sign, when they saw him just collapse to the ground. He thought he heard his brother say something to him but he couldn't hear it. All he heard was Kagome saying how much she loved him and that she would be his mate. Just before he came out of unconsciousness he had his vision again, only this time where Kagome crouched down now stood the Angel of Death over the bodies of her family, his family, and those of many spider demons. She had a twisted smirk on her face and an evil glimmer in her eyes as she looked at him. Suddenly he sat straight up and yelled, “I'm coming Kagome, just hold on Love, I'm coming” He knew he had to get to her in time, before he lost her completely. At hearing his brother, Inuyasha knew that Sesshoumaru knew about Kagome so he simply hung up the phone as Sesshoumaru flew out of the impound lot towards the scene of the accident.