InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Curse: One of Life and One of Death ❯ Chapter 13

Rei went up to her mate and said, “I understand why you wanted her home last night, and I admit I wanted her home as well. There is no way that you could have known that this was going to happen, and even if you did know I know you well enough to be able to say that you wouldn't have let this happened. As for Kikyo, I am just as much to blame as you; we were both so worried about Kagome that we neglected to pay attention to her this morning. So you see if you are going to blame yourself than you have to blame me as well.” Sephiroth hung his head in defeat; he knew that his mate would not allow him to continue blaming himself when it was clearly destined to be.

 

Hokadashi exited the room; he knew that the two lovers needed to be alone. He walked out to the God Tree and knelt down to begin his evening prayers. “Priestess, you once bestowed great power to this family, now I must beseech you to once again look after your old relatives. I do not know how to tell my kin that their daughters are as they should be. I know of the struggle and hardship you went through as the Great Priestess of Life and Death. I have read most of your scrolls; where you wished that no other relative in our lines would have that type of burden, however, there are two now each with only half of the burden, a burden none the less. I beseech you Priestess please guide my granddaughters through this hardship and back into the arms of their family, don't let them share the same fate you did, Midoriko.

 

He remembered that back during the days when Midoriko was alive the people always referred to her as a Moon Goddess. When she died they had buried her remains under a Weeping Willow Tree at a nearby stream; which still runs through their lands. It's been said that when a body is buried beneath a willow tree, that the tree would absorb the soul of the deceased and retain their essence. Since then, the Moon Goddess has always been referred to as the one who governs over all willow trees. He had always viewed Midoriko as a guardian angel for his family; he also knew that he wasn't the only one who felt that way.

 

He got up to return to the house when he thought he had heard something in the wind; stilling himself he listened for the noise again. “Hokadashi…Hokadashi” a feminine voice called his name over and over again so he could follow it to the source. When he got there he immediately realized that it was the Weeping Willow Tree that his ancestor had been buried beneath. “Midoriko what is it that you want from me? Why have you decided to finally speak to us?” “I know of what is currently happening to the children of the future. They each long to be accepted for who and what they are. If ever they become whole the end will be soon to follow. They must conquer their own battles within before any will be able to help. It is a long journey that awaits them, but a journey they must make none the less. If they act strongly, with a heart that bears no selfish desire or anger, their actions create far more powerful affects that will eventually return to support them.”

 

With the words still echoing through his head he walked back to the shrine. When he arrived Rei and Sephiroth both rushed to his side, “Father you had us so worried, you have been gone for hours. We didn't know where you were or what you were doing; even Sephiroth couldn't sense you. Where were you at anyways?” “I was just out on a walk praying and meditating that's all sweetie; nothing for you to worry about.” Though he was doing his best, Rei wasn't fooled for one minute. She knew he had come from the old willow tree that was said to hold the Great Priestess Midoriko's body and essence; what she didn't know was why he was lying about it or even why he was there for such a long time.

 

At this same time, Kagome was growing tired; she didn't know how much longer she would be able to fight Onigumo off. `I used too much energy during my transformation. If Maru doesn't get here soon, I'm not sure if I will survive.' `We could always unleash my ultimate attack Master! That will assure us to be victorious.' `No, I cannot and will not. I can't risk going out of control and killing everyone I hold dear to my heart. If I die then I just die; it was apparently my time to go. Maru will find another and move on from there, if I do die.' She wasn't even sure if he would still want her, after all it was because of Naraku wanting her that got Maliki killed.

 

Onigumo saw that she was struggling to keep up the façade of being fully energized and ready to continue the battle. He knew she was growing weaker. “If you keep this up Pet you will surely use up all of your life's energy. You would take away all of my fun, of beating you to death, surely you don't want to do that now do you?” “I would rather burn in the pits of hell for all eternity than to allow you to lay one finger on me. You know nothing about us or the things we can do to you!” Kagome said as her voice began to drop into a more deadly tone and her eyes glowed a brilliant silver in color; her beast was finally come out.

 

He didn't know what to expect next, he could tell that she was loosing control of her inner beast; however, he wasn't use to the fact that her eyes weren't red. `All demons when they loose control have their eyes turn red, but her eyes are silver; almost blindingly. She truly will be a good mate to have around; I will have very powerful offspring with her, rather than that pathetic excuse Naraku.' “Come Pet calm yourself! I grow weary of all of this fighting; all you are doing is making me more aroused. Now be a good Bitch, and just submit to me, your superior and new mate!” “We have Mate already, you aren't said Mate! You are nothing compared to our Mate. We are more than glad however to relieve you of said problem between your legs, if you like!” her beast purred out as she smirked and flexed her claws while getting ready to pounce at a moments notice.

 

He knew he would not like what she had planned, no male being would. He quickly erected a barrier around himself and watched as she tried to figure out a way to bring the barrier down. She pace back and forth, in front of him, like a wild dog about to take down its prey. “You mustn't excite yourself nor over do it Pet; that is my job. Once you have had me there will be no other that will be able to fulfill your desires quiet like me. All you have to do is admit to yourself that you would rather have me over that Pup of a Lord; I am clearly the better choice for you!” With that said he released a powerful toxic cloud at her, rendering her paralyzed; for the time being.

 

She growled, snapped, and cursed Onigumo under her breath while he walked towards her. She knew that this was to be the end if she couldn't get her blood to neutralize the toxins. Suddenly she was hoisted up in the air and over his shoulder, like a sack of potatoes. “Oh Pet! Do you know how yummy you smell down here?” he asked as he placed his hand between her legs. Furious and annoyed that she was helpless and couldn't stop him she concentrated on her legs and envisioned kicking his ass; suddenly she was reunited with the floor and a hard slap to the face. “You Bitch, how the hell did you manage to break the spell of my Miasma?” She was confused and looked up to see that he had a red mark on his ribs where her knees were just at. `Did I actually kick him?' she thought as she smirked to herself.

 

Kikyo and Inuyasha were finally done reviving the two demonesses. Kikyo then decided that she was going to heal their wounds, while Inuyasha ran off to help Sesshoumaru defeat Naraku. “Goddess, why are you not fighting? Only with you can that bastard, Naraku, finally fall once and for all!” Kagura said as she was the first to wake up. “What do you mean? I am not as powerful as Sesshoumaru or even Inuyasha for that matter. What makes you think that I hold the key to Naraku's downfall?” Kanna woke at this moment, “You are the Goddess of Life, that makes you the only one that can decide if a being lives or not. Naraku is a half breed that has managed to rip out his heart and place it elsewhere, a place no one knows of. This prevents him from ever being killed by any attack. Only you can replace his heart to its rightful home, even without knowing where it is now.”

 

Kikyo wasn't exactly sure what that meant; who could live without their heart being within them after all. “Who exactly are you two anyways? I know your names are Kanna and Kagura but why should I trust you?” she said as she stared both demoness in the eyes. “It is simple, we have chosen to be the faithful servants to the Angel of Death, and therefore since you are her sister, Goddess, we must protect you as well. As for who we are; I am Kanna, a void demon as Kagura here is a wind sorceress. You must relieve Lord Sesshoumaru and battle Naraku yourself, only then will your true powers awaken. Lord Sesshoumaru will be needed soon for a test of love or duty. All of his strength will be required; for tomorrow night the Full Moon will rise and a true Lord must be born.

 

Though she was unsure about what Kanna had said, a part of her felt that she spoke only the truth. Together the three of them got up and ran to the battle between the Inutaisho brothers and Naraku. Once they arrived Kikyo saw that Naraku was in the process of trying to absorb both brothers. She quickly flared her powers and formed a bow and arrow, to her surprise. Unleashing the arrow towards Naraku, she quickly saw both brothers be released from their prisons. “Naraku your battle is with me now! Did you honestly think that I would allow these two the pleasure of killing you after what you did to us?” she yelled as the Goddess took control, while placing protective barriers around the other four in the room.

 

Sesshoumaru was annoyed that she just came in and took control of the situation. He knew that she should save his energy for Onigumo but he needed to beat the shit of someone; and who better than the one who ordered the attack on his father in the first place. Naraku had told Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru that he was the one that ordered Byakuya and Hakudoushi to attack Maliki. He had wanted to get them in such a rage that they wouldn't notice, until it was too late, that he was trying to absorb them; which he almost had when Kikyo came in. Sesshoumaru looked to his brother and saw that his beast was trying to fight for control. “Little brother what had your beast all riled up?” “Must fight bastard…must protect that which is mine. Must keep mine from harm's way; my one and only mate!”

 

Sesshoumaru sighed, `So it seems that even my brother has been taken in by the Higurashi twins!' He then moved to try to comfort and calm his brother, but he didn't know if he would be able to with the different barriers in place around each one. Though, as soon as the two barriers connected they merged into one big barrier. He knew at that moment that Kikyo was just as strong as Inuyasha, if not stronger. `I must get Kikyo to release these barriers so I can go and search for Kagome and so Inuyasha can help her if she needs it.' “Kikyo, please release this barrier, your sister is still in need of my help. I must get to her before it is too late; I know you don't want her to die. Allow Inuyasha to fight by your side and you will surely not fail with your victory today.”

 

She remembered what Kanna had told her, `So she was right; the minute I replaced Sesshoumaru in this battle the Goddess awakened, hmm I wonder if I am to allow Inuyasha to fight with us. I don't think it could hurt anything.' “You can go and help my sister but just know this she must finish her own battle as must I. Inuyasha, if you wish to stay here then so be it, but know this; I will not hesitate in killing you if you get in my way. This is my battle to fight, but I would appreciate any help you might be able to give me if I need it.” With that said she released the barriers. Inuyasha moved to her side while Kanna, Kagura, and Sesshoumaru left in search of Kagome and Onigumo; they knew they needed to get there soon.

 

Onigumo felt the sudden surge of demonic aura coming towards him and Kagome. He decided now would be the perfect time to unleash his secret attack. Kagome noticed a change in him and noted that he was chanting a spell; she took that time to try to concentrate but soon found his arm wrapped around her. “Don't worry Pet, I won't let him get anywhere near you. Sesshoumaru won't be able to break through the illusion that I just cast, not even Kanna or Kagura will be able to help him. We should leave and go somewhere more private, I suddenly feel that my house if over crowded with unwanted guest. What do you say to a house on the cliffs over looking the aura?” She struggled with the last of the paralysis; he knew she had to get away or even yell for help.

 

`Surely Maru will hear me through the illusion spell, I have to try to get free, I won't know where to look for me if Onigumo takes me away.' Finally able to speak again and move her body she lets out a blood curdling scream, “SESSHOUMARU!” She bolted to the door and almost made it out before Onigumo rendered her unconscious. “Now, now, now Pet I can't have you going and ruining all of my fun that I have in store for your mate. Tell you what I will even allow you to watch what happens to him. You are mine now and forever, it is time you realize that. Sesshoumaru is here for vengeance not to rescue you.” Onigumo chanted a spell again until allowing her the ability to only see what was happening with Sesshoumaru; all the while Onigumo carried her to his other house by the sea.

 

Sesshoumaru sensed that something was not right with his current situation and could have sworn that he heard Kagome scream out his name; but what he saw in front of him told him differently. Before him stood Kagome embracing Onigumo like lovers, he couldn't believe that she would do such a traitorous act. “Kagome, what is the meaning of this? Why have you embraced the demon, which killed my father, is such a way? I don't understand why you turned your back on me, this is unforgivable!” “Maru it isn't me, please you must know that.” Kagome pleaded though she knew he couldn't hear her. “Lord Sesshoumaru surely your love for one another is stronger than this, hopefully you have more faith in our Angel than that. Or are we to believe what lies before us is truly what it seems?” Kanna asked trying to reason with the demon lord.

 

“Sess I no longer want to be your mate, it is clear to me that Oni is clearly a more suitable choice for me to take. He exudes power, death, and destruction; all of which are required of the Angel of Death. Honestly did you think I would stay with you once I was completely wakened? You were a means to an end, someone to help train me before this day.” Kagome spat out. Onigumo's arm tightened around her waist as he said, “A Lord can only have one or the other, does he choose love or duty? Which is more important for you Lord Sesshoumaru? Do you choose the love of a mate or revenge for your fallen father; like a son should?” Sesshoumaru felt his beast clawing and pulling on its chains trying to break free, `the beast will soon be released' the thought. `Must get Mate away from him, this is not real Mate, Master'

 

**AN**

 

Hope you enjoyed and thanks to the reviewers I really appreciate the comments!!! Please continue to R&R if you want. I must apologize as well if there are any typos, it is late at night and I had a long day and thought you all would like to have something to read!!! Take care and have a good day!! Until next time hope you like the cliffy.