InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Sage ❯ ...waiting for dawn ( Chapter 10 )

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Chapter Ten

…waiting for dawn

 

Sorano slowly opened her eyes and blinked away the fuzziness that ate at her vision. She was in a strange room. Slowly the events of the night started to play over in her mind. Right I was injured in that fight and we ended up at Sesshomaru and Inuyasha's house. Then Sesshomaru said that we couldn't leave and we ended up spending the night. I guess I'm in the room that Sesshomaru carried me to. Sorano looked to her left and was met with a mass of black hair. Sorano smiled to herself. Of course Rin would be sleeping beside me. She never leaves my side when I am injured.

 

Sorano sketched slightly and looked to her right. The sight made her smile widely. Sesshomaru was sitting in what looked like the desk's chair and he was sleeping soundlessly. His legs were crossed and his arms were folded across her chest. His chin was resting on his chest and he was breathing deeply. I guess that fight with his youki and his youkai blood wore him out. Slowly but surely Sorano sat up and pulled the covers away from her. Her wound was still fresh but at least it had stopped bleeding. If she hadn't used so much of her youki she would have been healed by now.

 

Looking around the room Sorano smiled softly. It was easily the size of the living room that they were in earlier that evening. However this room didn't have very much bedding furniture. There was the desk to the right of the king size bed and the chair that Sesshomaru was sleeping in. Against the far wall were bookcases and in the darkened room it looked like they lined the whole wall. To the left of the bed was two floor to ceiling French doors that were draped with white silk drapes. Against the far left wall was another door. Sorano quietly climbed out of bed and tiptoed to the door. With a look over her shoulder to make sure that her two bedroom quests were still asleep she turned the handled.

 

Sorano gasped as she looked at the master bath. It was huge and it was coloured in all whites, golds, and silvers. Sorano closed the door quietly as she flicked on the light. Directly in front of her was a large built in bathtub with three stairs that helped one climb into it. Off to the right was a walk in shower, the toilet, and two large silver curtains. Sorano's curiosity got the better of her as she walked over to the curtains and pulled them back.

 

“Wow…” behind the curtains was a large vanity. It matched the rest of the bathroom to a tee. The only other thing in the vanity room was a large white armware. Sorano walked across the cool marble tiles and opened the large doors to the armware. “Oh my…” Inside were bathing robes that looked like they were made of almost every material. Sorano gently ran her hand over a beautiful silver one that caught her eye.

 

Sorano bit her lip. I wonder if Sesshomaru would be upset if I decided to have a shower? I feel so dirty with all this blood on me. Sorano shrugged as she made her way to the shower. If I shower really quickly as not to make to much noise it should be all right.

 

Sorano, as quickly as she could without hurting herself, changed out of her borrowed clothes. She turned on the shower and didn't have to wait long for the water to get to the right temperature. With a final glance over her shoulder Sorano climbed into the shower.

 

Now this feels like heaven. I hate the stench of that bastard on me. How did he find us after all this time? How did he know that we would be at the club? So many questions and no answers. But what puzzles me the most is that Kaeda promised me that when Kagome signed up to become a member of the United Alliance that she would personally see to it that he never found Kagome again. He must have gotten away from Kaeda's watchful eye… But that can't be…

 

Sorano gently rubbed shampoo into hair as she thought more into how this could all have happened. I knew that I was meant to get Kagome away from him. She doesn't deserve this after the Hell that she lived through with the death of her family. But did I do something wrong with getting her involved in the United Alliance? Sorano growled to herself as she rinsed her hair and started to add the conditioner to her hair. I don't want to think about this anymore but what choice do I have. I have to protect my family at all costs and if that means that I take a few hits or even death then I will.

 

Sorano rinsed her hair and grabbed the soap and a washcloth. Slowly she covered herself in the cool lathing bubbles, ever mindful of her wound on her belly. I still can't believe that I was caught off guard like that. I am an Elite and I ended up falling for a rookie mistake like that. I guess this just means that I will need to go into some serious training once my wound is gone in the morning. I will not be taken by surprise again. Not by him, not by anyone.

 

Sorano stood under the pouring water long after she was completely rinsed of the suds and her hair was completely free of the conditioner. The water just felt wonderful on her skin. Sorano sighed and turned off the water. It would be sunrise in about an hour and she needed to get outside for it. Sorano climbed out of the shower and grabbed a fluffy white towel that was on the rack by the entrance to the shower.

 

Sorano wrapped the towel around herself as she stared at the clothing on the floor. They were covered in blood. Great I get all clean and the only thing that I have to wear is the clothes that are covered in my own blood. Sorano smiled to herself as she walked over to the armware. The beautiful silver robe was still hanging on the rack. Well what the hell… I mean if he doesn't want me to wear it I will change out of it.

 

Sorano pulled the robe off its hanger and slowly climbed into it. It was a perfect fit. It was almost like it was made for her. She smiled to herself as she twirled in to the large vanity mirror. The robe was very flowing and hung off of her in all the right places. A flash of gold caught Sorano's eye as she twirled again. On the back was a large crest. It looked like two large silver dogs but she wasn't to sure. Of well I like the robe. And if Sesshomaru doesn't want me to wear it I will change into something that isn't as nice as this.

 

Steam billowed out of the bathroom as Sorano opened the door. She quickly closed it again as not to wake the others in the room. Sorano walked across the room and sat down beside Rin. She was sleeping soundly. Sorano brushed a few stray hairs out of her face and pulled the covers more over Rin. Sorano leaned back and lightly kissed Rin's temple.

 

“Sleep well Rin.” Sorano sat and watched Rin while she slept never seeing the pair of golden eyes that were watching her every move. Sorano quietly stood up and walked over to the two French doors. She pulled back the drapes and walked out into the cool morning air. A sudden calm washed over Sorano as she leaned on the rail of the balcony. The wind was quiet strong and it whipped her hair and robe around her body. Dawn would soon be on her and then she would be healed.

 

***

 

Sesshomaru woke up the minute he heard the shower turn on. He cursed himself for his sign of weakness at falling asleep when he should have been keeping a close watch on Sorano since she was injured. Sesshomaru decided to allow Sorano some peace while she bathed. After all she was still covered in her own blood along with the blood of the ones that attack her. Sesshomaru growled at the thought. He would never forget that scent and if he chanced on finding the ones that the scents belonged to… Sesshomaru smirked in the darkness. He would kill the ones that dared attack what was his.

 

Mine… I have only known Sorano for a short while and I am talking and thinking about her as if she is my mate. I did after all almost change into my youkai form at the thought of her being hurt and me not being able to be with her when she was injured. Sesshomaru was brought out of his musing as the shower shut off. Soon Sorano would be coming out of the bathroom and coming back to bed. Once she was asleep he would keep watch over her.

 

Sesshomaru waited and finally the bathroom door opened. Sesshomaru almost gasped at what he saw. There was Sorano and she was dressed in the robe with his family's crest on it. She looked so beautiful and regal as she slowly made her way across the room and to the young human girls side. The robe flowed around her with every move that she made. The robe looked like it was made for her and his youkai pride swelled. She was donning his family's crest. She was his and no one would be taking her away.

 

“Sleep well Rin.” Sesshomaru watched as she leaned down and gently kissed the ningen on the temple. She watched the girl for a time and then slowly stood up and walked to the balcony. Once she was outside Sesshomaru stood and sketched. He had fallen asleep in a strange position and his joints were a little sore. However the feeling passed quickly enough as he walked around the bed and over to the balcony.

 

What beauty… There stood Sorano. She was leaning slightly against the rail and her hair and the robe were flowing in the morning breeze. She looked like a Kami-sama. She had a glow to her that was unearthly and Sesshomaru wished that he could wake up every morning to this sight. Very quietly Sesshomaru walked towards Sorano.

 

“I thought you were sleeping.” Sesshomaru smiled. I knew I wouldn't be able to sneak up behind her even if I am down wind of her.

 

Sesshomaru wrapped his arms Sorano and pulled her into his chest. She smelled like fresh vanilla with a hint of honeysuckle. The scent that he would smell for the rest of his life if he were given the chance. “I was asleep but I heard someone turn on the shower. Shouldn't you be asleep?”

 

Sorano sighed and leaned into Sesshomaru, “I don't think I could sleep any longer if I tried. My mind is going a mile a minute. However the sun will be rising soon.”

 

Sesshomaru nuzzled into Sorano's neck as a silence fell over the two of them. What is this feeling? Am I in love? No it is more then that. I haven't felt this before. It's like I'm home… but how does one describe that.

 

“What is on your mind Sesshomaru?”

 

Sesshomaru pulled away from Sorano's neck and looked into the lightening sky. “To many questions and the answers I am thinking of don't make sense to me.”

 

Sorano giggled as she turned in his loose embrace. “Now you are starting to sound like me. I usually say things like that to Rin when she asks what I am thinking.”

 

Sesshomaru raised an elegant eyebrow as he looked at Sorano, “That is what is confusing me. Why do you keep the company of a ningen?”

 

Sorano tilted her head, “What company should I keep?”

 

“You are a youkai and yet you live and take care of ningen.”

 

“Your point?”

 

Sesshomaru sighed in frustration and Sorano gently placed her hand on his cheek, “Sesshomaru I keep the company of ningen because they are my family. Light youkai don't really have families. All those in our clan raise us until it is time for us to leave and make our way in the world. I lived near Rin when I first came to this city and it was like I found a piece of my family. Then I met Kagome and soon after that I met Sango. It was as if we were all waiting for each other and we need each other. I wouldn't give up my family for anything. You must feel this way about Inuyasha.”

 

Sesshomaru huffed, “I feel nothing of the sort for my hanyou half brother.” Sesshomaru cocked his eyebrow as Sorano pulled away from him.

 

“What do you mean? You do not care for Inuyasha?”

 

Sesshomaru rubbed his temple. How does one explain this to someone? I can't even really explain to myself. “I don't not wish to get into this now.”

 

“Sorano?” Sesshomaru turned and saw Rin standing in the doorway. She looked like she had just woken up. Sorano walked around Sesshomaru and stopped just in front of Rin.

 

“Hai Rin. What is it?”

 

Rin rubbed her eye and yawned loudly, “The sun will be rising in fifteen minutes. We should get the others up and get you outside.” Sorano nodded and turned to look at Sesshomaru over her shoulder.

 

“Are you coming?”

 

***

 

Kagome moaned and snuggled into the warm soft bed. It was way to early and that banging noise was driving her insane. Bang! Bang! Bang! Kagome growled and sat up quickly. “WHAT!”

 

“Ermm… Kagome?”

 

“What is it Rin and it had better be good!”

 

“It's time.” Came the voice of Rin on the other side of the door and then the sound of foot steps were heard as she walked down the hall. Kagome sighed as she ran a hand through her hair. I was having the best sleep ever and then she had to wake me. Kagome made to get out of the bed but something grabbed onto her.

 

“I don't care what the fuck the time is I am not getting up and neither are you.”

 

“Holy crap!!” Shit! I forgot I was sleeping in the same bed as Inuyasha.

 

One golden eye cracked open and looked at Kagome in the dark room. “What forgot I was here?”

 

Kagome smiled sheepishly and nodded, “I have never slept that good before. I almost forgot where I was.”

 

Inuyasha grinned as he pulled Kagome down to lay on his chest, “I have to admit that I was having the best sleep until that banging on the door woke me. What was Rin talking about?”

 

Kagome gasped and jumped out of bed. “The sun will be rising soon. We need to get dressed and go…” Kagome spotted her underwear and groaned, “Did you really have to rip my favourite pair of underwear?”

 

Inuyasha climbed out of bed and ran a hand through his tussled hair, “I was in a hurry and your scent wasn't helping the matters.”

 

Kagome blushed as she turned to glare at Inuyasha. Inuyasha laughed as he walked over to his dresser. “You know Kagome you look very sexy when you blush and glare.”

 

Kagome shook her head as she reached for her pants. What am I going to do with him?

 

***

 

Inuyasha yawned and shivered slightly in the morning breeze. He could already smell autumn in the air. Kagome was standing right next to him as they all waited in the courtyard. Kagome had suggested this place because they were now facing east and when the sun rose they would be in clear view of it.

 

Miroku walked over to Inuyasha and yawned loudly, “This is an ungodly hour.”

 

“No one said that you had to be here Miroku.” Inuyasha glared at Miroku out of the corner of his eye.

 

“I would never miss the chance to see this. Sango said that it truly a sight to see.” Miroku looked over his shoulder at Sango and Rin. They were leaning on each other and looked like they were trying their hardest to stay awake.

 

Inuyasha stifled a yawn as he placed his arm around Kagome's waist. A growl drew everyone's attention and Inuyasha smirked. “What's wrong with you wolf?”

 

Koga glared daggers at Inuyasha. “What are you doing with your arm around my woman?”

 

Inuyasha made to reply but laughter from Kagome stopped him. “Koga when was it decided that I was your woman?”

 

Koga walked right up to Kagome and took her hand in his, “We are meant for each other. We are perfect together. Dog-boy doesn't know the first thing about pleasing a woman.”

 

Kagome's eyes widened and Inuyasha groaned. Fucking wolf!! I'm going to kill him! Koga jumped back as Kagome burst out laughing. Inuyasha backed up a bit too. He didn't like the sound of her laughter. It was a little scary.

 

“Oh Koga you have no idea what your talking about.”

 

Koga looked from Kagome to Inuyasha and then back again. “No…”

 

Inuyasha smirked as he wrapped his arm around Kagome again. “Now back off wolf before I make you.”

 

“I see that the fun is beginning without us.”

 

Everyone turned at the voice of Sorano. She was walking slowly into the courtyard. Right beside her was Sesshomaru and he had his hand on the small of her back as if he was guiding her. Kagome, Sango, and Rin all perked up at the sight of her. Kagome ran over to Sorano and hugged her gently.

 

“Morning Sorano. How are you feeling this morning?”

 

Sorano smiled and hugged Kagome back. “I am a lot better this morning and with the sun rise in a few minutes I will be great. So if everyone would get into position we can begin.”

 

Kagome smiled and ran back to Inuyasha. “Inuyasha we all need to get into a semicircle around Sorano. Everyone must be standing behind her. We can not block the sun in any way.”

 

Inuyasha nodded as Kagome ran off to get everyone into a semicircle. Kagome ran back and stood on Inuyasha's left side while Sesshomaru, after talking quietly with Sorano, stood on his right. Inuyasha almost laughed as Rin jumped up and down with excitement. She has way too much energy this early in the morning.

 

Sorano slowly walked into the circle and started to walk to the edge facing east. She looked so regal as she walked. The wind suddenly picked up and Inuyasha gasped; Sorano's hair blew in the wind and revealed the crest on her robe. She's wearing the crest of our family! Does that mean that she and Sesshomaru…? Inuyasha looked sideways at Sesshomaru but that was no good. He was still as emotionless as ever.

 

“The sun will be rising in 45 seconds.” Rin's voice was lost on the wind as the first rays of the sun started to crest the horizon. Golds, reds, yellows and oranges bled their way across the early morning sky.

 

“Kami-sama…” Inuyasha looked from the sky over at Miroku. He was staring ahead slack jawed. Inuyasha cocked an eyebrow and followed the path of his sight.

 

“Holy shit!”

 

Sorano was standing with her arms held out to the side. Her eyes were closed and her head was slightly tilted back as if she was embracing the sun. Suddenly Sorano started to glow softly. The winds picked up and began to billow her hair and robe all about her. Tendrils of golden youki wisped off of Sorano as the sun continued to rise.

 

It was the most amazing thing that Inuyasha had ever seen. The sun hadn't even appeared yet and the amount of youki coming off of Sorano was making the fine hairs on the back of neck stand on end. Inuyasha started as Kagome grasped his hand in hers. She smiled and then looked back at Sorano. Inuyasha gasped as Sorano was slowly lifted off the ground. Her youki was pulsating in time to her heartbeat.

 

“3…”

 

Inuyasha looked at Rin as she raised a hand to shield her eyes. “2…” Why is she shielding her eyes? The sun hasn't even risen yet and it isn't that bright. Inuyasha looked at Kagome and saw that she too was shielding her eyes as she stared at Sorano. Inuyasha shrugged and raised his hand to shield his eyes as well.

 

“1…”

 

It was like an explosion of light happened right in front of Inuyasha's eyes. The sun finally crested the horizon and at the same time Sorano's body was completely engulfed in her own youki. It was as if the sun was blazing right in front of him. Inuyasha shielded his eyes as best he could as he stared at the radiating orb of youki that was Sorano. He could just make out an outline of Sorano within the orb. It looked like she had curled herself into a ball.

 

An intense wave of youki discharged from the orb and washed over Inuyasha and everyone that was standing in the semicircle. It instantly set his youkai blood on fire. It was as if he got a suddenly burst of energy. The sun continued to rise and the waves of youki intensified. The feeling was so intense that Inuyasha had to close his eyes. I've never felt anything like this before. It's as if my strength and stamina is being increased. Is this is the power of the light youkai?

 

How long Inuyasha stood bathing in the youki of Sorano he didn't know. The feeling was so intoxicating that his own youkai blood was screaming for more. Inuyasha was vaguely aware of something tugging on his arm. Slowly Inuyasha opened his eyes. The sun had completely risen and the glowing orb was gone. Inuyasha blinded a couple of times to rid himself of the little dancing dots as he looked down at Kagome's smiling face.

 

“I take it you enjoyed that.”

 

Inuyasha smiled weakly as he looked around the clearing for Sorano. She was standing only a few feet away from him as she talked quietly with Sesshomaru.

 

“Sorano are you alright?” Sesshomaru leaned forward and brushed a stray hair out of her face.

 

Sorano smiled and twirled around, “I'm great! I feel like normal again. I hate it when my youki gets so low that I have to use the sun to regain my strength. It didn't hurt you did it? The act of regeneration can sometimes have strange effects on youkai.”

 

“I have to admit that I feel very full of energy now.”

 

Sorano smiled and then turned her attention to Inuyasha, “And what about you Inuyasha? It took Kagome a little while to rouse you. Are you alright?”

 

Inuyasha nodded but still didn't believe what had just happened. “Wait a minute! Took a while to rouse me?! How long was I standing there?!”

 

Kagome giggled, “About ten minutes.”

 

“WHAT?!!”

 

Kagome wrapped her arms around Inuyasha's waist and smiled up at him, “That is nothing to be ashamed of. Rin is still trying to rouse Koga and he wasn't in the direct path of the youki.” Kagome pointed in Koga's direction and Inuyasha started to laugh. There he was standing slack jawed with his eyes shut. Rin was all but yelling at him to wake him up.

 

“Sorano the tow truck will be in five minutes.”

 

Everyone turned to look at Sango who was putting her cellular phone away. “Excellent Sango. Well that should give us enough time to get to my car before they arrive.”

 

“A tow truck,” Sesshomaru raised his elegant eyebrow at Sorano.

 

Sorano giggled as she took Sesshomaru's hand in hers as they walked from the courtyard in the direction of the girl's cars. “Of course a tow truck. Do you think I want to drive my car when it is full of blood.”

 

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A/N: Huggles All!!!! Tal ^_^