InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Hidden Strength Within ❯ Chapter 22 ( Chapter 22 )

As the sun began to rise over the of Feudal Japanthe creatures that inhabit the land slowly began to stir.

Inuyasha was the first to awake within the little clearing that they had set up the night before. Slowly his brain started to register what exactly had happened the night before.

‘All I remember is that we had just set up camp and then I heard this strange lullaby, then everything went black.’ suddenly he quickly searched the area for Sango to make sure that she was safe.

His eyes then landed on Koga’s and Sango’s sleeping form and that of other little creatures such as birds, squirrels, etc. ‘What the hell happened last night?’ he wondered silently.

Slowly Koga felt the world returning to him, his body had already healed from the treatment that was dealt to him the night before by Kagome and Naraku’s puppet. ‘I didn’t think that I would heal this quickly.’

His musing was cut short though when he scented Inuyasha and the demon slayer, his new mate, close by. He opened his eyes only to see Inuyasha inspecting Sango; as if he was looking for wounds and what not.

“Yo Mutt-face leave the huntress alone. You know that humans need their sleep and I can only imagine how much pain she will be in when she remembers that she mated your ass yesterday.” he laughed out.

The humor stopped there when Hiraikotsu came flying just a few inches over his head and Inuyasha sat there smirking at him while Sango glared daggers.

“I regret nothing that I did with my mate, wolf. You have best stop insulting my mate before I make you meet your fallen pack in the afterlife.” she growled out.

Sango then stood up to go to the hot spring that she knew Inuyasha would have put them near.

After a few more moments Inuyasha ran after her, wondering if she felt any different then the day before.

“Sango, do you feel anything different about your body?” he asked cautiously.

“Um no not really, why should I? Is there something wrong with me?” she asked with her voice full of concern.

“No, it’s just that you…” his voice trailed off as he saw her starting to remove her clothing to get into the hot spring.

“It’s just what?” she drawled out. She knew that his blood was rushing to one certain area and she could only imagine how much fun they would have here in the spring.

“Do you remember what happened yesterday? Do you remember what happened to you?”

She pondered those two questions before she stated simply. “Yes I do! We mated, then we proceeded back to camp where we encountered Naraku’s puppet, which Miroku sucked into his wind tunnel. Kikyo tried to kill me but my brother killed her first, only to return back to Naraku. Why do you ask Inu?”

To say he was astonished was putting it mildly. “Aren’t you in a hurry to get a move on to rescue Kagome and Kohaku from Naraku?”

“No, not really! I can’t explain it but last night I felt this all powerful aura caress me and it told me to only worry about being happy with my mate, that everything will work out in the end. It continued to tell me that I needed to only be patient, I can’t explain it but I could have almost sworn that it was Kagome talking to me.”

He did not know what to do, because he also had a similar dream but he did not know if Sango would be happy about him dreaming of Kagome. So he decided to be on the safe side verses ending up sorry; he kept it to himself.

Once all of her clothes where off of her, Inuyasha was able to fully look at her body; to inspect the damage of the day before.

As he travelled down her neck the first thing that he saw was their mating mark. He then allowed his eyes to travel further down to just above her heart. He raised a curious eye brow as he began to search the rest of her.

“How did you do it?” he asked puzzled.

“Huh, do what? What did I do?” she asked confusedly.

“All of your wounds are completely healed. The wound you received from Kikyo should have left a scar for a few years, but your body doesn’t have a blemish on it except our mark.”

A blush rose on her face at the fact that here she is completely naked, out in the open for anyone and everyone to look at while her mate is greedily looking at every inch of her body.

“I don’t know, but like I said earlier the aura from last night just made me feel all better. Do you think that is what healed my wounds?” she asked while trailing off in a whisper. “Was it really Kagome?”

‘I am so sorry Kagome; I never meant to hurt you like this. I hope that one day you will find it in your heart to forgive Inuyasha and ’ she thought sadly.

“I do not know, Love. What do you say to us bathing then going to Kaede’s and have her see if everything is okay?” he asked while picking her up to walk into the springs to bath together.

“Sounds great!” she mumbled as she nibbled on his ear.

Together they took their two hour long “bath” and then proceeded to Kaede’s village to get her assistance on determining if anything was wrong with Sango.

(A/N: Sorry didn’t feel like writing a lemon this early in the morning and I think all can use their imagination…)

Shippo woke up to the most heavenly voice calling out to him. Ever so slowly, as to enjoy the voice of the female calling out to him, he opened his eyes only to have to blink a few times.

At first he thought he was looking at his mother’s face as a child but then realization dawned on him. ‘I am at the of course that was Rin not mother.’ he chastised himself.

“Morning Rin!” he spoke cheerfully with a slightly deep voice. Such a deep voice that Shippo’s eyes opened completely to examine his body.

Rin looked at him completely as well. Last time she had seen Shippo he was shorter than her but now there was no doubt that the minute he stands up he will now be taller.

“What happened to you Shippo?” she asked concerned.

“It would appear that I have finally reached the age of adolescent. With the worry and concern for my mother’s safety toppled with the need to protect my mother it seems that it has triggered my transformation. Funny though, my papa always told me that it would be extremely painful and that I would be out of it for a few days.” he mused.

“Shippo I don’t know how to explain it but I feel that your mother is in safe keeping and that nothing will happen to her.” Rin spoke up.

Shippo glanced towards her before nodding his head. “I would have to agree with you but it is just the fact that I know she is being held in Naraku’s castle is what worries me. She came to me in my dream last night. She told me to not worry that her champion was on his way to her.”

“Her champion? Does she mean Lord Sesshoumaru? I know for a fact that Lord Sesshoumaru would not let anything happen to her so long as he draws breath, especially now that he has found the way to reverse her concealment spell.”

Shippo’s eyes widened at this information. But his attention was drawn to the guards that were starting to wake up and go back to there regular duties, apparently forgetting about going to the northern mountains to fight Naraku and save Kagome.

Rin noticed where Shippo’s attention went and she decided to place a hand on his arm as she spoke. “All is how it is meant to be. Lady Kagome told me last night that if the soldiers were to go to the mountains they would only meet with death. Let them live and I promise all will be as it is meant to be.”

Shippo looked down to Rin and simply nodded his head. Together the two of them entered the palace to continue with their conversation.

Miroku and Ayame awoke to find that Kirara had placed them both on her back and was traveling to Ayame’s home.

A slight blush formed on Ayame’s face as she found herself on top of Miroku, who of course was smirking at his current position and rubbing her backside at the same time.

“Lord Sesshoumaru is not that far from here. I wonder if he is going after Lady Kagome?” Ayame wondered aloud.

Miroku took in the information and simply nodded his head before replying.

“It is highly possible. With the way Koga was talking it sounds as if their might be something going on with Lady Kagome and Lord Sesshoumaru. Or he could just be going to get rid of the Shikon Jewel all together.” he pondered.

“Well Lord Sesshoumaru is known for trying to have the best of the best, the strongest of all creatures, to live under his protection in the west. He has a high thirst for power and what better way to gain power than to have your own demigoddess. I swear if he uses her for her power I will go and beat the shit out of that dog.” Ayame growled at the possibility of someone using Kagome yet again.

Miroku could not help the arousal that coursed through his body when she growled. He knew that she smelt it too for her eyes began to gloss over and she had the look of a predator who wanted to play with its prey for a very long time, which only made his arousal spike more.

“Love if you keep this up I will have no control over what I do to you.” she purred out as she slowly nibbled on his ear.

But before either of them could do more, Kirara growled to let them both know that they had arrived at their destination.

Miroku quickly repositioned them so that no one would think dishonorably of Ayame.

Once they landed Ayame took Miroku by the hand and dragged him to her study with Kirara following close by.

“We need to figure out what we are going to do about Kagome. I had a dream last night that she told us to stay put and be happy, but you have been her friend longer and would know what we are to do.” Ayame stated as she was prepared to draw out a plan of attack.

Miroku took in what she said and it followed what he had dreamt last night as well. Though he had argued more with Kagome before finally agreeing with her course of action, or lack there of in his opinion.

“Yes Lady Kagome came to me as well last night. I know it was her and no other, for she is the most selfless being that I know of. She always thinks of other’s well being before her own. She made me vow on my life and soul that I would not disobey her wish.” he started.

“She said that if we try to help her we would only end up dead or injured really bad. She also stated that there is only one who can kill Naraku so she can finally make Onigumo answer for everything he has done. I promised her, Ayame that I would stay here with you and become your mate.”

“I would be honored to become your mate now. However I will only do this if you tell me that you know for a fact that she will be okay. Though you can not go against her wishes, I never made such an oath and can take my army to get her out of danger.”

“As much as I hate to say this I can’t help but feel as though she is being protected from his touch and that she will remain unharmed until Naraku is dead once and for all.” Miroku stated.

With that Ayame called forth the elders so she could declare to her clan that she had decided on her mate, their new Alpha Male.