InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Curse: One of Life and One of Death ❯ Chapter 11

Kagome woke with a sudden jolt of pain to her sides. She noticed that she was no longer on her “bed” much less in her “room.” She noticed that it was more of a masculine room and feared that she was to be raped and beaten soon. She got up and noticed that she was no longer wearing her clothes but rather a very revealing negligee. She quickly grabbed for the blankets and sheet from the bed and wrapped herself in them; that was when she heard him laugh. “My Dear, I have already seen all of your body, and what a tasty treat you will be. There is no need for you to be shy around me now. If it will help you; I will even let you undress me, just to be fair and all.” said the mysterious man.

 

“Onigumo? What is the meaning of this? What have you done with my Lord Maliki?” “Your lord huh, well that will just have to change since he will be dead soon. Haven't you felt that his barrier is very weak, it only shields your body, it can no longer protect the whole room? I think within the next thirty minutes, an hour at most, he will be dead. Anyways, I decided since my son is at school I shall have a little fun. My God how alike you look, your resemblance to your mother is remarkable. You have the same fire in your soul as she does but you are still untouched, for now anyways. I'm not sure if I will be able to give you back over to my son, he does need a new mother and some siblings.” “You stay away from me you filthy vermin. I swear I will rid this world of all spiders if you so must as lay one finger on me.” she said with a horrified look on her face. `Master we will make sure he pays. Trust us to protect until Mate arrives. We feel he is on his way.'

 

Kikyo woke up and decided to go to school, she knew that her parents wouldn't want to celebrate; at least not until Kagome was back home. `I wonder if I will run into Naraku.' With a smile on her face she left the Shrine and hurried to school. She had heard the conversation with her mother and Onigumo the night before and she knew who his son was. She and Kagome had seen him one time before; he was trying to pick both of them up when Naraku came over and started fighting with his father; something about leaving his toys alone. When she got to school the first person she saw was Naraku.

 

“Naraku wait up I want to talk to you!” He turned around to find none other than Kikyo there. “What are you doing here? I thought that you and your sister were staying home today to celebrate your birthday.” “Well Naraku, how exactly am I to enjoy my birthday when both of my parents are frantically searching for my sister that you and your father have? I am not asking for her return, I am simply asking that you allow me to come with you when you decide to kill her. She has something that belongs to me!” He looked at her and smirked, “You my dear, would fit in perfectly with my family. Your mind is just as sick and twisted as mine.” “Naraku you wouldn't be able to handle me, so don't even try!” she said laughing as she walked away from him.

 

Sesshoumaru arrived at the scene of the accident; he could still smell his father's blood. He was barely able to make out the scent of Kagome. “At least she was unhurt, I don't smell her blood anywhere around here.” he said aloud with a sigh of relief. `I recognize the scent of this concealment spell, it smells similar to the one that was used by the man that killed Inuyasha's mother.' he thought. He sniffed around and finally found Kagome's scent; though it was weak he could tell that it was her beast's doing. `Her captors don't know of her secret, it will be the cause of their downfall. I only hope she leaves a few for me; if she awakens before I can get to her.' `Master, Mate is no longer protected by father. We must rest somewhere safe while we undergo transformation. We will be stronger and more equip to smell Mate's scent; we do no good to her if we are in such pain while rescuing her.'

 

Sephiroth was just starting to head out in search of Maliki's pups. He had called the hospital and heard that they had him transferred to another hospital and that the elder son left out before the transfer took place. As he approached the bottom of the steps he felt a very strong demonic aura, the most powerful he ever felt. He prepared himself for a possible battle but soon he realized that it was a familiar scent that meant him no harm. “Sesshoumaru is that you? Why have you come? What is going on?” “I need to rest for a short period of time, then I will continue tracking down my Mate.” he growled out as he started to feel the pain from the change taking place. “My Father has passed on and now my body is changing. My brother will need someone with him; if you would do me this favor.” At that time Sephiroth noticed the crescent moon appeared on him, as well as his other markings. He quickly rushed him to the Shrine and then sat out in search of Inuyasha.

 

The doctors and nurses had to sedate Inuyasha when his father died, they knew the dangers an angry half breed could cause. He had started throwing objects everywhere and wouldn't let anyone in the room to tend to the dead lord. When Dr. Jinenji noticed that his demonic blood was getting the better of him, he snuck up behind him and injected a mild sedative to render him unconscious. Sephiroth arrived shortly afterwards and took the unconscious pup back to the Shrine. “We can only hope that he calms and remains in control.” Dr. Jinenji gave him a few pills that would keep Inuyasha calm, as an “in case of emergency” type solution. A blood thirty beast was the last thing anyone needed to have to deal with on top of everything else.

 

Rei and Hokadashi watched as Sesshoumaru went through his changes. The blue crescent moon formed on his brow as well as two magenta strips on each check with purple lines on the upper eye lids. He also had two magenta strips form on his hands/wrist under his little finger. They also noticed that his mokomoko finally formed around his right shoulder. They took note that according to the colors and the number of visible markings that he was the most powerful demon; more powerful than his own father, who only had one purple strip on each cheek with lavender lines on the upper eye lids. When he opened his eyes they noticed that Sesshoumaru's eyes took on a deeper amber color verses his father's bright gold.

 

Kagome noticed instantly that Maliki's barrier had disappeared, she knew that he was dead. `I realize now that I must kill the life I have lived so far in order for you to be able to protect me. Know this though; I will only kill those who threaten me or my loved ones. I give myself to you to protect' She closed her eyes and began to meditate in order to allow her beast to have full control so the concealment spell could finally be removed. Onigumo quickly advanced on her when he felt the barrier disappear. He ripped off the blankets and the sheet she had wrapped around her and picked her up to place her on the bed. As soon as she was lying down though, she started chanting a spell in the mother tongue of a dog demon; he was oblivious to what was soon to occur.

 

He didn't know what was happening to her all he knew was that she had an even more powerful barrier around her now; her body was glowing in a silvery blue light. He saw her back arch up and saw that she was in pain, though no sound escaped her mouth he still couldn't help but to get aroused. There was nothing more erotic than a female in extreme pain. He started to undress himself when Kagura and Kanna both walked in. “Mi Lord, your son has just called with news of bringing Kikyo home with him at lunch time and that he wants you to leave Lady Kagome alone.” Kagura said in distaste for both of her masters. Kanna stood there showing Onigumo that his son was already on the way home. Neither Kagura nor Kanna liked Onigumo much less Naraku but there was little they could do to them; the two demons held the demonesses' lives in the palm of their hands. They had already showed the demonesses what would happen to them should they ever retaliate again.

 

Kanna had known what was going on with Kagome and had told Kagura, “Only the Angel of Death can help us regain our freedom. We must wait until Kagome reveals the Angel before we can even think about rescuing her from the life we have had to live. She is destined to do many wonderful things.” Kagura was a little reluctant to believe that a father would place such a concealment spell like that on their own pup. `To think a father would so willingly endanger their pup in such a way is unthinkable. How is she supposed to know how to protect herself?' Kagura thought to herself. Both demonesses knew they had to get Onigumo out of the room long enough to talk to the Angel and let her know they were there to help her.

 

Onigumo rose to greet his son at the main hall, but before he left he turned to the demonesses and said, “I want her prepared and ready for me when I return, or you know what will await you this evening.” Kagura flinched at the thought of what he not only had planned for them but what she knew was planned for Kagome as well. “We will do as you wish, Mi Lord! She will be more then ready for you once you have returned.” Kanna replied with a small smirk. As soon as he left Kagura locked the door and the two of them proceeded to find some more appropriate clothing. “Kanna can you show me where Sesshoumaru is; I may be able to send her scent on the wind to him to help him locate this place. I have to make sure that neither Naraku nor Onigumo can smell it though; hopefully he is located in a different direction.” With that request Kanna showed Kagura where Sesshoumaru was at and they both realized that he desperately needed their help.

 

Kikyo and Naraku left together at lunchtime and started walking towards his house. He had the other mirror so he knew what his father was about to do, and he wasn't happy. `I'll be damned if I am going to let my father have Kagome first. He can do whatever he wants with Kikyo but Kagome is mine damnit.' he thought to himself. “Kikyo we have to hurry I don't want Sesshoumaru to catch our scent.” With that said the two 17 year olds started to run the last few blocks. Once they arrived at the house they found a half naked, very attractive, spider demon, waiting to greet them, standing in the front door way. Kikyo finally noticed the similarities; since neither were very powerful they only had the lines on their upper eye lids. Onigumo's were a dark blue while Naraku's were a light blue, which only signified that he was weaker than his father. They both had the same reddish-brown eyes and long wavy black hair.

 

“Son what are you doing home now? Why have you brought me such a delicious treat when I already have one upstairs in my chambers?” Onigumo said while licking his lips and looking at Kikyo; who only blushed more at the compliment. “Father you can't have Kagome, she is mine you can however do what you wish with Kikyo, I care not what happens to her anymore.” Kikyo suddenly realized the danger that she not only put herself in but that which her sister was in as well. “Excuse me Sir Onigumo; I came here only to retrieve that which my sister has that belongs to me. Nothing else and nothing more, now if you two would be so kind as to tell me where she is so I may retrieve my property, I would be very appreciative.”

 

Both, father and son; started laughing uncontrollably. “Oh my Dear Sweet Kikyo, everything that Kagome has now belongs to my son and me. Only I can tell you what you may or may not have. Now what is this property that she has that you spoke of earlier?” she didn't want to tell him, “It is more of a personal matter that should not be talked about in such an open and non secure place such as this. Now where is my sister?” When both men started to advance on her she erected a barrier around herself, it consisted of pure purifying energy. “You will not touch me unless I want you too. Now tell me where my sister is demon!” Suddenly Hakudoushi and Byakuya rushed in, “My Lord we have unexpected visitors.”

 

Before Sephiroth could get back to the Shrine with Inuyasha, he woke up and rendered Sephiroth unconscious. His beast's blood pumped heavily through his veins when he caught the scent of Kikyo with Naraku. He remembered his father's words, about the spider demons holding Kagome; he assumed they were kidnapping Kikyo now as well. He was slowly going mad and followed the scent to the spider demon's house. He sat in a tree once he arrived there and waited for the right moment to attack. Though he was in his blood thirsty demonic state he was well in control this time. He watched as Kikyo placed her barrier around her and demanded to see her sister. What he didn't like though was the fact that it looked like she had gone on her own free will, for she had just entered the house when they gestured for her to do so.

 

A few moments after Sesshoumaru came out of his transformation he left to start tracking down Kagome's scent again. He soon found out that her kidnappers had basically run all over town with her to throw off anyone strong enough to be able to track her scent. `This is taking too long. If only Father had just told me a name to go off of I would be able to find her.' `Master, Father did tell us, he said she was with spiders towards the north. We need to travel north and to any and all spider demon's dwellings. We can kill all spiders if necessary until we find Mate!' smiled his beast at the thought of a blood bath. At that moment he caught Kagome's scent in the wind, it was stronger than before so he proceeded to fly towards it. He knew someone was helping him, he could only hope it was a friend not a foe. He did not have time for a trap. He knew he had to get there fast; for he could smell her transformation already starting.

 

When Sephiroth came too he realized Inuyasha had knocked him out and placed him at the foot of the Shrine's steps. Rei had come outside to see what was happening. When she saw him lying there, she thought the worse until she saw him moving. As she approached him she let out a sigh of relief. Suddenly out of nowhere a feather materialized and transformed into a note. Rei picked it up, “Both of your daughters are safe here. They Angel is the savior we have been waiting for. Soon her mate will be fully transformed and only then will they be able to leave here to return home. If you come here it will only result in your deaths. Have faith in your daughters and their mates for their safe return.” She dropped the note and watched it burst into flames as it floated to the ground.

 

He was reluctant to trust whoever wrote and sent the message but he knew that Sesshoumaru would do anything for Kagome. “We can only hope that Sesshoumaru knows the full ability of his powers when the time comes. Hopefully he will be able to prevent the Angel of Death from going out of control.” he said. Rei just looked at him, “Why do you fear her true form? Why can't you have enough faith in her to be able to control herself? Death doesn't always mean the end of life you know.” Together the two lovers walked up the Shrine's steps. Suddenly they felt the strong surge of power, signifying that both Sesshoumaru's and Kagome's beast were preparing for battle. `At last her concealment spell is removed' Rei thought to herself with a smile of hope on her lips.

 

Sesshoumaru arrived at Onigumo's house only to find Inuyasha in his blood beast state. He noticed that his brother was in control so he didn't bother trying to get him to change back. They both knew that their presence had already been felt, so the element of surprise was out of the question. `How do you want to go about this Inu?' he asked his brother mentally. `We should do this very long and painfully, for Father.' He no longer cared who got hurt in the process. Inuyasha felt betrayed by finding Kikyo was there willingly. `Sess you should know Kagome is with two demonesses, who I believe are protecting her, and Kikyo came here on her own free will.' he stated as they watched their enemy approach them.

 

Kagome awoke only to find two demonesses, in the room, surrounding her. One woman was holding clothing while the other was holding a mirror. The mirror showed an image of Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha in a tree just outside the house. She relaxed when she saw her Mate's face. “Maru, you came for me! I knew you would come and find me!” Kagura spoke up, “Angel we are here to help assist you in any way that we can. Just tell us what you need and we will provide it for you. Here are some clothes for you to wear.” “I am Kanna, a void demon, and this is Kagura, a wind sorceress. We have been held as prisoners here. Only you can help free us and we will help you as well.” Kanna stated as Kagura helped her get dressed.