InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Midnight Priestess, mate-to-be of Sesshomaru!? Don't make me laugh! ❯ Chapter 9 Sesshomaru in Love? ( Chapter 9 )

 

 

Chapter 9 Sesshomaru in Love?

 

They had all took to the library to converse since the servants hardly went there, they would have no eavesdropping. After Inuyasha had become conscious Sesshomaru had been shooting him evil little smirks. Inuyasha gulped. Damn, he knows my weakness….the “s” word! Inuyasha thought, distressed. Kagome decided to break the evil staring contest the two brother were having. “So Aowin, what happened to you? You shouldn't even be able to move with those injuries. Who gave them to you?” Glad for some sound other than the brother's growling, she answered. “Well Sesshomaru broke my ankle.” At which that point Inuyasha looked like he kill. “And I have some injuries from Naraku-.” Inuyasha snapped his head her way. “When'd you meet him!” Anime sweat drop from Aowin. “That was quite awhile ago Inuyasha, and it was just a puppet. Now as I was saying, I also got most of them from the crescent moon, and the Blood of Impurity.” They all gave her confused looks.

After she explained to them what happened they had a horde of questions for her. “So this “Blood of Impurity” kills you slowly until you break it?” She answered Miroku with a nod of her head. “I don't know how to break it though. This sucks.” “You can't die, you told us yourself, so what's the problem?” Aowin sighed at Inuyasha. “You've got a point. You see I don't really die. It's more like it destroys my heart. Then it would be worse than death. I'd be walking around a heartless person. The curse would make me beg for death.” She said through gritted teeth. “Can't you heal yourself of it?” Shippou asked in his adorable little voice. She smiled a bitter smile at him, “I wish, but this is beyond my healing abilities.” She answered hoarsely. Kirara hopped onto Aowin's shoulder and nuzzled her neck reassuringly. She smiled slightly and stroked Kirara's fur. “Is there anything we can do to help?” Sango asked, she could not bear to see her friend in such pain. She could see Aowin wincing every so often either from her wounds of the “Blood of Impurity”.

“I don't think there is anything anyone can do about it except find out how to break it. Thanks though.” Sango sighed dejectedly. “Would the curse still have effect if you went back to your time?” Inuyasha suggested. Aowin pondered for a moment. “I dun know. I cant try anyways, because a certain someone won't let me leave.” She turned her gaze upon Sesshomaru, as everyone else was doing. “Feh, we don't need to have his permission. We're taking you away from him whether he likes it or not.” Inuyasha said lazily, as if it wasn't a matter to ponder over. “Is that a threat, little brother?” Sesshomaru taunted Inuyasha into battle. It worked. Inuyasha drew his tessaiga and pointed it at Sesshomaru. “You bet.” Everyone sighed. They were itching for a fight all day, you could sense it in the air. Then Kagome asked the dreaded question. “Why do you need Aowin anyways, Sesshomaru?” Aowin tensed up. He wasn't going to answer was he? “This Sesshomaru does not need o explain himself to humans like you.” He said simply, shrugging it off.

This time it was Aowin's turn to speak up. “Inuyasha is right, Sesshomaru. I don't need your permission. As soon as I heal enough, I'm going back to my time to see if it works. Besides, I'm no use to you if I'm dead am I?” She said in a cold voice that was so unlike her own. Even Sesshomaru looked surprised at her tone. “What do you mean use for you? What does he need you for?” Inuyasha narrowed his eyes at her. Aowin gulped, wishing she had not said anything. “Umm…nothing Inuyasha. “Use for me” was just a way of saying something you know…guys help me out here!” She begged the rest of the group. They were just as curious as Inuyasha was, so they weren't going to help. Aowin sighed in defeat. “Fine if you really want to know. Sesshomaru needs a mate or he loses his position as lord of the Western lands. There was no one else powerful enough to be his mate, so he captured me. Since he put a spell on me that holds back my powers, I couldn't escape. So we decided to be fake mates. There have been some problems though…” Aowin muttered the last part.

“Sesshomaru, you know you can't fake mate.” Inuyasha stared at his brother like he was stupid. How is my brother so dumb? He knows that you can't fake mate. Fake mating can bring death. And you can't get away with it either, because unless Aowin is marked they'll know…Inuyasha thought angrily. Sesshomaru spoke up for the first time. “I know that, Inuyasha. I was going to have her temporarily be my “mate”. At least until the events are over. But since she has been unconscious for most of the events, it is taking longer. I do not wish to really mate her. I will find another way.” Sesshomaru seemed confident, but Aowin saw he was unsure. “Keh, there is no other way. You know that, so drop your pride. The only way is to really mate Aowin.” They all stared at Inuyasha with disbelief. “You're saying I should mate him!?” Aowin tried to shout at him, but it only came out in a hoarse whisper. It was amazing she was even able to move, if only very little. It was only her stubbornness and persistence keeping her from dropping to the ground.

“I'm not saying you should. And I sure as hell won't let it happen. I'm telling him that he got himself into this and the only way out is to mate you, or die.” “Then I guess he'll just have to die then!” She said stubbornly. “You know that you would have to die too you know Aowin.” Sango bravely put in. “Remember Sango, I've got a secret weapon. If they don't know how to kill me, then they can't kill me.” She said proudly, as if she had just come up with the best plan in the world. “Remember the Blood of Impurity? You'd be so badly injured that you couldn't find the answer and it would destroy your heart.” Aowin stopped laughing in triumph immediately. A flaw in her plan. “Yeah, but…but…there's no way in HELL I'm mating him!” She pointed and accusing finger at Sesshomaru. Kagome gave a loud gasp which made everyone turn their attention to her. “Oh, sorry…” Kagome gave a little blush. She had been reading her history book up until now and had just discovered something important it seemed.

“I uh…have good news.” She said timidly. “I just remembered from school the other day. The teacher mentioned something about a heart problem called “Blood Impure”. It seemed like the same thing Aowin has, except a little different. There was a rhyme given to help solve the problem.” She cleared her throat. “It goes like this:

 

 

To cleanse yourself of Blood Impure

You must have the power to endure

When love is hate and hate is love

You will be given a gift from above

How do you know whose friend of foe

Hear their screams and you will know

When all is lost and all is gained

You must face immortal pain

But do not feel any shame

For sacrifice will play its game

 

When Kagome finished all eyes were wide with surprise and their mouths were practically dropped to the floor. Except Sesshomaru who was surprised of course, but did not show it. “Wh-what does it mean?” Aowin asked shakily. She did not like the sound of the rhyme. Kagome looked down at he ground, hiding her eyes. “I don't know. All I know is that our teacher told us it was a heart disease that only certain people got cursed with. I'm sorry I can't be much help.” Aowin forced a smile. “No Kagome, it really helped. Now we have a clue what to do. We just have to find out what the rhyme means.” Aowin sighed. “I've never been much good at rhymes though.” Shippou and Rin, who had been sent out while everyone discussed the problem, were timidly peeking through the doors. Shippou and Rin were very worried for Aowin, so they had been eavesdropping. Shippou thought of Aowin as a sister, and Rin thought of Aowin as a mother. “Lord Sesshomaru, me and Shippou could try to help figure out the rhyme.” Rin suggested. “Yeah, I'm good at rhymes.” Shippou supported her. “Feh, your just kids.” “No Inuyasha they have a point. They should be better at rhymes than we are. They are kids you know. Kids are always doing poems and rhymes for fun.” Aowin said thoughtfully. It hurt her to move her mouth and talk, but she fought off the pain, even though it felt like her skin was being ripped apart.

“Ok, give us what you got.” Shippou nodded at Rin then began to speak his words carefully. “We think we know the beginning. “To cleanse yourself of Blood Impure, you must have the power to endure.” That's simple enough. You must be able to take the pain and whatever else the Blood of Impurity has in store for you.” Rin continued his sentence. “And “When love is hate and hate is love”, I think it means that those you love you will hate, and those you hate you will love. And that's all we got.” Inuyasha looked at them impressed. “You kids are smarter than you look.” Inuyasha commented. “Inuyasha!” Kagome scolded. “Hey I was giving them a comment!” Inuyasha retorted back. “Well it didn't sound like one!” She shouted. This argument continued for about 5 minutes until someone was brave enough to shut them up. Which unfortunately was Miroku and he got shouted at and bonked on the head.

“Ouch.” Miroku mumbled as he held the icepack on his head. “Keh, you shouldn't have interfered monk.” Miroku glared at him. “You didn't have to hit so hard Inuyasha.” “Feh.” Aowin clapped her hands together to get their attention but found out that hurt. “Back on subject people! So the first part means that I must endure whatever pain the Blood of Impurity holds for me. Also, I will switch between my friends and my enemies. But this isn't helping me.” Aowin rubbed her head in frustration. None of this was telling her how to get rid of it! “I think I know what “And you will be given a gift from above”, means Aowin.” Sango's face looked white. And she had a haunted look on her face. Aowin did not like the looks of this. “Well, women of my village often consider a child a gift from the heavens. I think that what the rhyme means is that you will hate you friends for some reason, the one's you love. And the one you hate, Sesshomaru, you will love. And you will have his child.” Everyone was looking pale now, and dazed. Aowin took a deep breath, and everyone covered their ears, for they knew what was coming.

“HELL NO AM I HAVING THE CHILD OF THAT BASTARD! HELL NO I SAY! AND THERE IS NOTHING NO BLOOD OF IMPURITY CURSE CAN DO ABOUT IT!” Aowin finished her screaming and was panting from the effort. Sesshomaru had the unfortunate ness of not knowing Aowin for very long, therefore not knowing she was going to blow. And he was now cringing and holding his ears. When it was safe everyone else unplugged their ears. Sesshomaru glared at them. “You could have warned me.” Inuyasha smirked at him. “It's funny to watch you in pain.” The brothers glared at each other. Sesshomaru turned to Aowin who was still panting and clutching her throat. “I do not intend to make you have my child. Believe me, it's the last thing I want.” She glared at him then smirked. “Good thing we're on the same page. Are you absolutely sure Sango that that's what it means?” She pleaded with her friend. Sango sighed. “It's just a theory, but I think it means that. If you think there's another way, try it.”

“That's the problem, I don't know what else it could mean. Does anyone else have ideas?” Everyone shook their head no. She sighed. “No other ideas, great. But still, I'd rather have my heart destroyed then mate him.” She said with hatred dripping from the word. “The feeling is mutual.” He said in a bored tone. It was silent for a few more moments, then Inuyasha spoke up. “So what now? If your not going to mate him, and your not going to have your heart destroyed, what will you do?” Aowin grinned half heartedly. “Find another way, or die trying.” “Feh, you always did want to have you way.” Inuyasha grinned back. “Me what about you?” “And what about me?” Aowin made a fake scowl. “You really are as dull as you look.” She chuckled hoarsely. More silence……

Aowin sighed. She had been making decisions in her head and had come to a conclusion no matter how much she hated it. “I-I do not wish to have my heart destroyed, and to walk around as a heartless body, unable to die and take away the emptiness.” Everyone looked at her shocked, and Inuyasha snapped out of it and anger covered his face. “So you're just going to mate him, no matter how much you hate him?!” Aowin glared at him and stood up. “Don't act like I haven't thought this over, Inuyasha! Do you actually think I want this!?” Aowin was crying now. “Tell me, Inuyasha! Would you rather be a heartless cruel being and walk on without a purpose, or mate the person you hate!?” Inuyasha hated it when women cried, it always had and effect on him. But not today. He would not let Aowin throw her life away to his cruel, heartless brother. “I'd rather lose my heart!” Inuyasha yelled stubbornly. Kagome sighed, Inuyasha didn't really mean that. He meant the opposite. Aowin gaped at Inuyasha.

“Aowin, he doesn't-.” “Don't tell me he doesn't mean it! He's already told me how he feels! He obviously wants me to suffer this fate! Wants me to have a tortured life!” Inuyasha was the ones with the gaping mouth now. He hadn't mean that, he wanted to find another way for her. Inuyasha tried to say something but was cut off. “Shut up! I don't want to hear it! I don't want to do either, but I could harm you if I don't do what the rhyme says! I couldn't forgive myself if I became heartless and hurt you! I only have one other choice! So if you want me to go against the rhyme and destroy myself, then I guess your not true friends!” Aowin's voice was barely above a whisper it was so hoarse. The gang were all wide eyed and hurt. They didn't want her to hurt, it wasn't like that! “Aowin, don't be rash! We want you to have a good life! We didn't want you to get hurt!” Miroku said soothingly. Aowin just ignored him and stomped to the library door and slammed it open. “You'll be going now!” She whispered coldly. Sesshomaru was watching the whole scene with interest. He did not want to mate Aowin, but one part of him was glad of her decision. What is this feeling, he wondered. He watched as Aowin forcefully shoved Inuyasha out the door, but was gentler with her other friends.

When Aowin got back she crumpled onto the chair and cried her heart out. Sesshomaru came over and sat by her. She scooted away as he sat. “Go away! I despise you, I despise my so called “friends”. Why does my life have to be like this!” She weeped. Sesshomaru ignored her and he grabbed her arm. She looked at him confused than glared at him ready to shout again. He swiftly yanked her arm until half of her was on his chest, than he gently pressed his lips against hers. Her eyes widened, and she struggled to get away, then she seemed to fall into it and couldn't pull away. Why am I kissing this mortal? I do not feel anything for her. But that is not true…I feel a strange emotion, one I have never felt before…is it love? Aowin gasped, her first kiss stolen by a man she didn't love, or did she? When they broke away Aowin stared into his eyes for a moment, then rested her head on his chest and drifted away into sleep. She was exhausted from yelling and from the fact that she had moved when she shouldn't have.

Sesshomaru stared down at the girl in his arms. She was so warm and soft, he never wanted to let her go. Why do I feel like this? I swore I would never love, especially not a human. But I do feel passion for her. I must try to get rid of this emotion. But all he could think about was Aowin. He gently lifted her and carried her to their room, then laid her down upon her bed. She was so cute when she slept. No! Bad Sesshomaru! Your supposed to forget your feelings! But he couldn't, so instead he brushed some hair from her face and walked away.