InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Masquerade ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )
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By: Lady Sethia 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance | Type: Songfic | Uploaded On: 07.13.2003 | Updated On: 09.04.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.3K | Visits: 920 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Angst / Romance | Type: Songfic | Uploaded On: 07.13.2003 | Updated On: 09.04.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 3.3K | Visits: 920 | Status: Completed
**Disclaimer: Once again, I do not nor will I ever own any of the Inu Yasha characters or the song I'm With You**
Song: I'm With You by Avril Lavigne
Symbols: ~{...}~ Lyrics
'...' Thoughts
~...~ Kagome's in between life and death scene
~The Masquerade: Chapter 3~
Weeks had passed since she heard the news of Inu Yasha's death. Sesshoumaru had agreed to letting her stay with him untill she pulled herself together, but she didn't feel that was ever going to happen. She felt empty inside, like her soul was no longer with her.
She got up from her bed and walked over to the vanity on the opposite side of her room. Sitting down she picked up the brush and began working on the tangles in her hair. Stealing a glance at her reflection she frowned at how bad her apperance had become. Her face was pale making the dark circles under her bloodshot eyes stand out. The spark of life and happiness they once held was no longer there leaving them dull and empty.
Sighing, she put the brush down and pulled back her hair. Kagome made her way to her bag, opening it she pulled out her soap and shampoo. Reaching back into the bag to get out her towel she felt something cut her finger. Pulling back her hand quickly she looked to the small drop of blood pooling on the tip of her finger.
She didn't even bother to wipe the blood off before she reached back into her bag to pull out the razor she had just cut her finger on. She broke the plastic around the razor, cutting her hand in the process. With trembling hands she brought the razor to her wrist. Hot tears ran down her face, "I'm sorry everyone. Inu Yasha I am coming."
Rin went to Kagome's room to see if she wanted to come out and pick flowers with her. Swinging the door open happily, she ran in then stopped abruptly. She looked down at what she stepped in and saw the red liquid everywhere on the floor. "Kagome-chan?" She called as she tip-toed through the liquid. As she rounded the bed she found Kagome's body lying on the floor in a fetal position.
No longer caring about getting the red stuff on her she ran to Kagome's side. "Kagome-chan, wake up. Please wake up." She shook Kagome's body in a desperate attempt to wake her. Tears pooled in her eyes when she realised that Kagome was dead. "SESSHOUMARU-SAMA!!" The tears made their way down her face falling to the floor and mixing with the blood.
He was in his study when he heard Rin call out his name. It sent chills down his spine, he could tell something was wrong by the tone of her voice. Quickly he jumped out of his chair and using his demon speed he took off in the direction of her scent. The faint smell of blood mixed with her's caused him to quicken his pace. He hit the corridor leading to Kagome's room and the scent of blood almost knocked him off his feet.
He burst through the doorway to Kagome's room and a low growl escaped his lips when he took in the amount of blood on the floor. "Rin." He called to her when he couldn't pin point her loction through the smell.
"Sesshoumaru-sama, over here. Come quick, Rin thinks Kagome-chan is dead." The small childs voice came in between sobs.
He made his way over to where the voice had come from. He inwardly cringed at the sight of Rin's shaking body curled up next to the dead miko. "Rin, go wash up. Tell Jaken I said to watch you."
"You will save her like you saved Rin, right Sesshoumaru-sama?" The girl asked as she looked up to the demon lord with pleading eyes.
"Rin." His voice held the seriousness of his command. He bent down and picked up Rin, placing her on her feet.
Rin hung her head, her bottom lip quivering, "Hai, Sesshoumaru-sama."
He watched as the little girl walked out of the room, then turned his attention to the woman lying dead on the floor.
~ Kagome sat up, looking around her she noticed she was in Inu Yasha's forest in front of the God Tree. Slowly she stood and made her way to the tree. She placed her hand on the hole that had been made when Inu Yasha was pinned to the tree.
"Baka, it isn't your time. What are you doing here?" Kagome heard Inu Yasha's voice come from behind her.
She spun around quickly, then threw herself into his arms. Crying she whispered, "Inu Yasha, I can't go on with out you, I feel so empty and helpless. I want to be here with you."
Gently he wrapped his arms around Kagome, "Stop crying, you will be ok, I promise." Bringing his hand to her chin he titled her head up so he could look her in the eyes. "Kagome, you know how much I hate to see you cry, please stop for me."
Kagome drank up the love in his eyes and for the first time since he had died she felt like her old self. Smiling a genuine smile, she wiped away the tears. "I miss you so much, Inu Yasha."
Inu Yasha smiled down at her, "I miss you too, Kagome." Pulling her away to arms length he looked at her and his smile faded into a serious expression. "Kagome, you can't stay its not your time yet."
She felt the tears come to her eyes again, "I can't do this with out you, I don't feel the same with you gone."
He shook his head, "Yes you can, I believe in you. Believe in yourself, Kagome, don't let my death be in vain."
Kagome looked to the ground, knowing what he said was true she nodded her head in response. Bringing her eyes back up to met his she noticed he was fading from view. "No, Inu Yasha don't go yet." She felt his arms go around her hugging her tight to him.
"You must go back now. Tell that idiot brother of mine to take care of you and that if he doesn't I will haunt him till his dying day." He snickered at the comment. "I love you, Kagome. I always have."
"I love you too Inu Yasha." She stepped back away from him and watched as he completely faded from view. A bright white light engulfed her body, then everything went black. ~
Her eyelids fluttered, then slowly they opened to the darkness of her room. She heard the sound of rain drops softly hitting the window. Sitting up she glanced around the room, as her eyes focused and adjusted to the dark she saw Sesshoumaru sleeping on a chair near her bed.
Quietly, so she wouldn't wake him, she climbed out of bed and walked to the door. She made her way down the stairs and out the door to the garden. The warm rain had soaked her clothes and hair by the time she had gotten the the bridge that crossed over the small pond in the middle of the garden.
She leaned against the railing and peered out over the water's surface. She sighed as she laid her head on her hands, 'I've got to be strong, but I am so scared. How do I do this with out Inu Yasha? How do I get the strength?' Kagome closed her eyes, 'Someone, please, help me.'
Tears fell from her closed eyes mixing with the rain that ran down her face. The only sound she could hear was the rain making contact with the now soft ground. She opened her eyes and stared into the black surface of the water.
~{I'm standing on a bridge
I'm waitin in the dark
I thought that you'd be here by now
Theres nothing but the rain
No footsteps on the ground
I'm listening but theres no sound}~
She watched the rain hit the water for what seemed like hours, drawn to the way it rippled as each drop made contact. Her eyes glazed over as an image of Inu Yasha appeared on the water's surface. Looking on she saw her memories play out. The image of Inu Yasha was joined by her, she watched as his image pulled her's into a hug before he pushed her down the well.
The images faded and Shippo appeared, he was yelling at someone. Then he jumped up and Inu Yasha appeared as Shippo's teeth made contact with his ear. An almost silent laugh came from Kagome as she watched Inu Yasha chase Shippo around.
The water slowly went black again then lit up with the image of Sango's smiling face. Miroku appeared next to the demon exterminator with a sly grin on his face. Sango's smile faded and her eye twitched as she brought her weapon down on the monk's head.
The images stopped and the water returned to normal. 'I wonder if they are okay.' she thought with a sigh. 'I miss them.'
Sesshoumaru had woke to Kagome sneaking out of her room. Silently he followed her, keeping his presence hidden from her. He was worried about her, though he would never admit that to anyone. Watching from the shadows he saw the sadness in her face turn to longing. As he continued to keep his watch he heard her laugh, a small one but a laugh none the less.
He let a smile come to his lips, 'She hasn't smiled or laughed since I brought her here. It is nice to see she still knows how.'
~{Isn't anyone tryin to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you}~
Sesshoumaru stepped out from the shadows and made his way to the bridge, stopping behind her. "You know you scared Rin with the stunt you pulled three nights ago."
Kagome jumped when she heard his voice come from behind her. She continued to stare at the water as she spoke, "I'm sorry, I was not meaning to scare her. I supose I have you to thank for bringing me back?"
He moved to stand next to her and leaned against the railing. "No don't thank me, I would have left you dead if it wasn't for Rin. She is the one who found you and asked me to help you." He turned and looked at her, "If you stay here you must not attempt anything like that again."
She took her eyes off the water and looked into his, "You don't have to worry about that anymore, I gave my word to someone that I would continue living." Fresh tears made their way down her face, "I have to finish this and destroy Naraku. It is my responsibility, and I owe it to Inu Yasha, as well as everyone else who was drug into this mess."
If it wasn't for his sense of smell he wouldn't have noticed her crying, the smell of salt stood out against the fresh smell of rain. He turned to leave, but stopped "You should come inside, if you continue to stand out in the rain you will get ill." He started to walk away from her when he felt her hand grab his arm.
"Please stay for a little while longer, I don't want to be alone anymore." she pleaded to his back.
~{I'm looking for a place
searching for a face
is anybody here I know
cause nothings going right
and everythings a mess
and no one likes to be alone}~
Sesshoumaru turned when he heard her plea, "I will stay for a bit longer, but afterwards you must go inside before you get sick."
A small smile graced her face and she threw her arms around him in a hug, "Thank you, Sesshoumaru."
He looked down to the girl hugging him and felt his heart start to beat faster from her touch. His arms moved on their own and pulled her closer to him, hugging her tight against his body. An emptiness filled him as he felt her pull away from him and he watched her move back to her spot at the railing. He took his place beside her again and they stood in a comfortable silence.
"You know, when I died I saw Inu Yasha." Kagome said breaking the silence. "He told me to tell you that you are to take care of me and if you don't he was going to haunt you till you join him." She let out a small laugh, "So like Inu Yasha to make demands, he even does it in the spirit world."
She looked to the demon lord and noticed he was smiling, "You think it is amusing as well I see."
They fell back into silence, both secretly enjoying the other's presence. Sesshoumaru looked to the sky, the rain falling gently on his face. Not knowing why he was going to open up to her other than it felt right, he spoke "Mother would bring Inu Yasha and I out here on night's like this. We would sit out in the rain and listen to her sing stories. I miss those days of peace."
"But...I...I thought you hated your brother." She said surprised.
He sighed, "No, I never hated him. Father's dying request was that I took care of him, I did it the only way I knew how. I could have killed him many times, had I wanted to, but he is my brother and I could never do that."
"Oh." Was all she could say, too shocked from him revealing something so personal. They reverted back to their silence, and her mind wandered to Inu Yasha. As she thought of him, she bit her tongue to keep her tears in check.
~{Isn't anyone tryin to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you}~
She couldn't hold back the crying anymore, thinking about Inu Yasha still hurt too much. "Kami, I miss him." she sobbed as she burried her face in her hands.
Too surprised by her outburst Sesshoumaru said the first thing that came, "Don't cry." His tone was not cold, but gentle, almost pleading.
Kagome removed her hands from her face and looked to him. The way he looked etched itself permanently in her mind. The look of kindness and sympathy poured out through his eyes. With her body frozen in place she watched as he lifted his hand to her face and gently stroked her cheek with the back of his hand.
The sound of footsteps coming up fast broke them out of their reverie. "Forgive this Jaken for disturbing you, but there is a group wishing to see you at the front gate." He bowed low as he gave the information to his lord.
Sesshoumaru's eyes hardened back to their cold glare as he turned to his servant, "That will be all, Jaken." he said coldly. He turned back to Kagome, "You should get inside." With that he turned and made his way to the front gate.
She stood there, confused as to what just happened, as she watched him fade from view. Sighing, she slowly walked back to the house.
~{oh why is everything so confusing
maybe I'm just out of my mind
yea yea yea
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you}~
Kagome sat on her bed trying to make out the voices she could hear coming from downstairs. 'Who could be here at such a late hour?' she thought when she had finally given up trying to figure out who had come. She laid back on her bed and closed her eyes.
She had listened to the mumbling for a while, then suddenly it stopped. A few minutes later she heard her door open. She sat up as Sesshoumaru came into her room, "Who was it?" she asked curiously.
He walked over to her and held out his hand for her to take. "Come, someone wishes to speak to you."
She gave him a puzzled look, but took his offered hand. He helped her stand and they walked hand in hand out of her room and down the stairs. When they got to the bottom of the stairs he stopped her, "The guests will be staying with us for a while. Please treat them with respect."
"Sesshoumaru, you do not have to tell me that. I know to treat your guest respectfully." She said, anger showing through her eyes. She saw him smile at her, and they began making their way to the front hall.
~{Take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you
I'm with you}~
She rounded the corner to the front hall and heard a squeal of delight come from the direction she was heading. "KAGOMEEEEE!!" She barely had time to drop Sesshoumaru's hand and catch the flying ball of red fur coming at her.
"I thought you left me, Kagome. I didn't do anything to make you angry did I?" Shippo asked as he snuggled closer to Kagome.
Tears of happiness came to her eyes as she hugged the kit, "No, Shippo, I just had to do some things before I came back." She looked up to find Sango and Miroku smiling at her. Kagome set Shippo down and walked over to Sango.
Sango couldn't hold it back any longer, she ran up and hugged Kagome, "We've missed you so much, Kagome." She pulled back and looked into her friend's eyes, "You don't know what is has been like not having you around to help fend off the Houshi's gropes."
"Lady Kagome, it is a pleasure to see you again." Miroku said as he walked up behind her.
Kagome couldn't help but laugh as Sango whacked Miroku upside the head as he went to grope her. The sun had started to rise by the time they finished catching up on things. Kagome yawned and tried to keep her drooping eyes open.
Sesshoumaru noticed the yawn that had come from Kagome, "I think it is time we rest, Kagome has yet to fully recover and needs sleep to do so." He stood and walked over to Kagome, helping her up. "I will see her to bed then I will be back down to show you to your rooms."
As they made their way to her room, she turned to him, "When?"
He opened her door and led her in, "The day after you took your life. They can help you more than I can, it was then I realised this."
"Thanks." She took his hand and gave it a squeeze, then turned and smiled at him.
~{Take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you
I'm with you
I'm with you...}~
"Sleep now, we will talk more when you wake." With that he turned and walked out of her room, shutting the door behind him.
Song: I'm With You by Avril Lavigne
Symbols: ~{...}~ Lyrics
'...' Thoughts
~...~ Kagome's in between life and death scene
~The Masquerade: Chapter 3~
Weeks had passed since she heard the news of Inu Yasha's death. Sesshoumaru had agreed to letting her stay with him untill she pulled herself together, but she didn't feel that was ever going to happen. She felt empty inside, like her soul was no longer with her.
She got up from her bed and walked over to the vanity on the opposite side of her room. Sitting down she picked up the brush and began working on the tangles in her hair. Stealing a glance at her reflection she frowned at how bad her apperance had become. Her face was pale making the dark circles under her bloodshot eyes stand out. The spark of life and happiness they once held was no longer there leaving them dull and empty.
Sighing, she put the brush down and pulled back her hair. Kagome made her way to her bag, opening it she pulled out her soap and shampoo. Reaching back into the bag to get out her towel she felt something cut her finger. Pulling back her hand quickly she looked to the small drop of blood pooling on the tip of her finger.
She didn't even bother to wipe the blood off before she reached back into her bag to pull out the razor she had just cut her finger on. She broke the plastic around the razor, cutting her hand in the process. With trembling hands she brought the razor to her wrist. Hot tears ran down her face, "I'm sorry everyone. Inu Yasha I am coming."
Rin went to Kagome's room to see if she wanted to come out and pick flowers with her. Swinging the door open happily, she ran in then stopped abruptly. She looked down at what she stepped in and saw the red liquid everywhere on the floor. "Kagome-chan?" She called as she tip-toed through the liquid. As she rounded the bed she found Kagome's body lying on the floor in a fetal position.
No longer caring about getting the red stuff on her she ran to Kagome's side. "Kagome-chan, wake up. Please wake up." She shook Kagome's body in a desperate attempt to wake her. Tears pooled in her eyes when she realised that Kagome was dead. "SESSHOUMARU-SAMA!!" The tears made their way down her face falling to the floor and mixing with the blood.
He was in his study when he heard Rin call out his name. It sent chills down his spine, he could tell something was wrong by the tone of her voice. Quickly he jumped out of his chair and using his demon speed he took off in the direction of her scent. The faint smell of blood mixed with her's caused him to quicken his pace. He hit the corridor leading to Kagome's room and the scent of blood almost knocked him off his feet.
He burst through the doorway to Kagome's room and a low growl escaped his lips when he took in the amount of blood on the floor. "Rin." He called to her when he couldn't pin point her loction through the smell.
"Sesshoumaru-sama, over here. Come quick, Rin thinks Kagome-chan is dead." The small childs voice came in between sobs.
He made his way over to where the voice had come from. He inwardly cringed at the sight of Rin's shaking body curled up next to the dead miko. "Rin, go wash up. Tell Jaken I said to watch you."
"You will save her like you saved Rin, right Sesshoumaru-sama?" The girl asked as she looked up to the demon lord with pleading eyes.
"Rin." His voice held the seriousness of his command. He bent down and picked up Rin, placing her on her feet.
Rin hung her head, her bottom lip quivering, "Hai, Sesshoumaru-sama."
He watched as the little girl walked out of the room, then turned his attention to the woman lying dead on the floor.
~ Kagome sat up, looking around her she noticed she was in Inu Yasha's forest in front of the God Tree. Slowly she stood and made her way to the tree. She placed her hand on the hole that had been made when Inu Yasha was pinned to the tree.
"Baka, it isn't your time. What are you doing here?" Kagome heard Inu Yasha's voice come from behind her.
She spun around quickly, then threw herself into his arms. Crying she whispered, "Inu Yasha, I can't go on with out you, I feel so empty and helpless. I want to be here with you."
Gently he wrapped his arms around Kagome, "Stop crying, you will be ok, I promise." Bringing his hand to her chin he titled her head up so he could look her in the eyes. "Kagome, you know how much I hate to see you cry, please stop for me."
Kagome drank up the love in his eyes and for the first time since he had died she felt like her old self. Smiling a genuine smile, she wiped away the tears. "I miss you so much, Inu Yasha."
Inu Yasha smiled down at her, "I miss you too, Kagome." Pulling her away to arms length he looked at her and his smile faded into a serious expression. "Kagome, you can't stay its not your time yet."
She felt the tears come to her eyes again, "I can't do this with out you, I don't feel the same with you gone."
He shook his head, "Yes you can, I believe in you. Believe in yourself, Kagome, don't let my death be in vain."
Kagome looked to the ground, knowing what he said was true she nodded her head in response. Bringing her eyes back up to met his she noticed he was fading from view. "No, Inu Yasha don't go yet." She felt his arms go around her hugging her tight to him.
"You must go back now. Tell that idiot brother of mine to take care of you and that if he doesn't I will haunt him till his dying day." He snickered at the comment. "I love you, Kagome. I always have."
"I love you too Inu Yasha." She stepped back away from him and watched as he completely faded from view. A bright white light engulfed her body, then everything went black. ~
Her eyelids fluttered, then slowly they opened to the darkness of her room. She heard the sound of rain drops softly hitting the window. Sitting up she glanced around the room, as her eyes focused and adjusted to the dark she saw Sesshoumaru sleeping on a chair near her bed.
Quietly, so she wouldn't wake him, she climbed out of bed and walked to the door. She made her way down the stairs and out the door to the garden. The warm rain had soaked her clothes and hair by the time she had gotten the the bridge that crossed over the small pond in the middle of the garden.
She leaned against the railing and peered out over the water's surface. She sighed as she laid her head on her hands, 'I've got to be strong, but I am so scared. How do I do this with out Inu Yasha? How do I get the strength?' Kagome closed her eyes, 'Someone, please, help me.'
Tears fell from her closed eyes mixing with the rain that ran down her face. The only sound she could hear was the rain making contact with the now soft ground. She opened her eyes and stared into the black surface of the water.
~{I'm standing on a bridge
I'm waitin in the dark
I thought that you'd be here by now
Theres nothing but the rain
No footsteps on the ground
I'm listening but theres no sound}~
She watched the rain hit the water for what seemed like hours, drawn to the way it rippled as each drop made contact. Her eyes glazed over as an image of Inu Yasha appeared on the water's surface. Looking on she saw her memories play out. The image of Inu Yasha was joined by her, she watched as his image pulled her's into a hug before he pushed her down the well.
The images faded and Shippo appeared, he was yelling at someone. Then he jumped up and Inu Yasha appeared as Shippo's teeth made contact with his ear. An almost silent laugh came from Kagome as she watched Inu Yasha chase Shippo around.
The water slowly went black again then lit up with the image of Sango's smiling face. Miroku appeared next to the demon exterminator with a sly grin on his face. Sango's smile faded and her eye twitched as she brought her weapon down on the monk's head.
The images stopped and the water returned to normal. 'I wonder if they are okay.' she thought with a sigh. 'I miss them.'
Sesshoumaru had woke to Kagome sneaking out of her room. Silently he followed her, keeping his presence hidden from her. He was worried about her, though he would never admit that to anyone. Watching from the shadows he saw the sadness in her face turn to longing. As he continued to keep his watch he heard her laugh, a small one but a laugh none the less.
He let a smile come to his lips, 'She hasn't smiled or laughed since I brought her here. It is nice to see she still knows how.'
~{Isn't anyone tryin to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you}~
Sesshoumaru stepped out from the shadows and made his way to the bridge, stopping behind her. "You know you scared Rin with the stunt you pulled three nights ago."
Kagome jumped when she heard his voice come from behind her. She continued to stare at the water as she spoke, "I'm sorry, I was not meaning to scare her. I supose I have you to thank for bringing me back?"
He moved to stand next to her and leaned against the railing. "No don't thank me, I would have left you dead if it wasn't for Rin. She is the one who found you and asked me to help you." He turned and looked at her, "If you stay here you must not attempt anything like that again."
She took her eyes off the water and looked into his, "You don't have to worry about that anymore, I gave my word to someone that I would continue living." Fresh tears made their way down her face, "I have to finish this and destroy Naraku. It is my responsibility, and I owe it to Inu Yasha, as well as everyone else who was drug into this mess."
If it wasn't for his sense of smell he wouldn't have noticed her crying, the smell of salt stood out against the fresh smell of rain. He turned to leave, but stopped "You should come inside, if you continue to stand out in the rain you will get ill." He started to walk away from her when he felt her hand grab his arm.
"Please stay for a little while longer, I don't want to be alone anymore." she pleaded to his back.
~{I'm looking for a place
searching for a face
is anybody here I know
cause nothings going right
and everythings a mess
and no one likes to be alone}~
Sesshoumaru turned when he heard her plea, "I will stay for a bit longer, but afterwards you must go inside before you get sick."
A small smile graced her face and she threw her arms around him in a hug, "Thank you, Sesshoumaru."
He looked down to the girl hugging him and felt his heart start to beat faster from her touch. His arms moved on their own and pulled her closer to him, hugging her tight against his body. An emptiness filled him as he felt her pull away from him and he watched her move back to her spot at the railing. He took his place beside her again and they stood in a comfortable silence.
"You know, when I died I saw Inu Yasha." Kagome said breaking the silence. "He told me to tell you that you are to take care of me and if you don't he was going to haunt you till you join him." She let out a small laugh, "So like Inu Yasha to make demands, he even does it in the spirit world."
She looked to the demon lord and noticed he was smiling, "You think it is amusing as well I see."
They fell back into silence, both secretly enjoying the other's presence. Sesshoumaru looked to the sky, the rain falling gently on his face. Not knowing why he was going to open up to her other than it felt right, he spoke "Mother would bring Inu Yasha and I out here on night's like this. We would sit out in the rain and listen to her sing stories. I miss those days of peace."
"But...I...I thought you hated your brother." She said surprised.
He sighed, "No, I never hated him. Father's dying request was that I took care of him, I did it the only way I knew how. I could have killed him many times, had I wanted to, but he is my brother and I could never do that."
"Oh." Was all she could say, too shocked from him revealing something so personal. They reverted back to their silence, and her mind wandered to Inu Yasha. As she thought of him, she bit her tongue to keep her tears in check.
~{Isn't anyone tryin to find me?
Won't somebody come take me home
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you}~
She couldn't hold back the crying anymore, thinking about Inu Yasha still hurt too much. "Kami, I miss him." she sobbed as she burried her face in her hands.
Too surprised by her outburst Sesshoumaru said the first thing that came, "Don't cry." His tone was not cold, but gentle, almost pleading.
Kagome removed her hands from her face and looked to him. The way he looked etched itself permanently in her mind. The look of kindness and sympathy poured out through his eyes. With her body frozen in place she watched as he lifted his hand to her face and gently stroked her cheek with the back of his hand.
The sound of footsteps coming up fast broke them out of their reverie. "Forgive this Jaken for disturbing you, but there is a group wishing to see you at the front gate." He bowed low as he gave the information to his lord.
Sesshoumaru's eyes hardened back to their cold glare as he turned to his servant, "That will be all, Jaken." he said coldly. He turned back to Kagome, "You should get inside." With that he turned and made his way to the front gate.
She stood there, confused as to what just happened, as she watched him fade from view. Sighing, she slowly walked back to the house.
~{oh why is everything so confusing
maybe I'm just out of my mind
yea yea yea
It's a damn cold night
Trying to figure out this life
Wont you take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you}~
Kagome sat on her bed trying to make out the voices she could hear coming from downstairs. 'Who could be here at such a late hour?' she thought when she had finally given up trying to figure out who had come. She laid back on her bed and closed her eyes.
She had listened to the mumbling for a while, then suddenly it stopped. A few minutes later she heard her door open. She sat up as Sesshoumaru came into her room, "Who was it?" she asked curiously.
He walked over to her and held out his hand for her to take. "Come, someone wishes to speak to you."
She gave him a puzzled look, but took his offered hand. He helped her stand and they walked hand in hand out of her room and down the stairs. When they got to the bottom of the stairs he stopped her, "The guests will be staying with us for a while. Please treat them with respect."
"Sesshoumaru, you do not have to tell me that. I know to treat your guest respectfully." She said, anger showing through her eyes. She saw him smile at her, and they began making their way to the front hall.
~{Take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you
I'm with you}~
She rounded the corner to the front hall and heard a squeal of delight come from the direction she was heading. "KAGOMEEEEE!!" She barely had time to drop Sesshoumaru's hand and catch the flying ball of red fur coming at her.
"I thought you left me, Kagome. I didn't do anything to make you angry did I?" Shippo asked as he snuggled closer to Kagome.
Tears of happiness came to her eyes as she hugged the kit, "No, Shippo, I just had to do some things before I came back." She looked up to find Sango and Miroku smiling at her. Kagome set Shippo down and walked over to Sango.
Sango couldn't hold it back any longer, she ran up and hugged Kagome, "We've missed you so much, Kagome." She pulled back and looked into her friend's eyes, "You don't know what is has been like not having you around to help fend off the Houshi's gropes."
"Lady Kagome, it is a pleasure to see you again." Miroku said as he walked up behind her.
Kagome couldn't help but laugh as Sango whacked Miroku upside the head as he went to grope her. The sun had started to rise by the time they finished catching up on things. Kagome yawned and tried to keep her drooping eyes open.
Sesshoumaru noticed the yawn that had come from Kagome, "I think it is time we rest, Kagome has yet to fully recover and needs sleep to do so." He stood and walked over to Kagome, helping her up. "I will see her to bed then I will be back down to show you to your rooms."
As they made their way to her room, she turned to him, "When?"
He opened her door and led her in, "The day after you took your life. They can help you more than I can, it was then I realised this."
"Thanks." She took his hand and gave it a squeeze, then turned and smiled at him.
~{Take me by the hand
take me somewhere new
I dont know who you are
but I... I'm with you
I'm with you
I'm with you...}~
"Sleep now, we will talk more when you wake." With that he turned and walked out of her room, shutting the door behind him.