InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Secrets of the Shinju (Part I): Sesshoumaru's Stolen Memories ❯ InuYasha's Nightmare ( Chapter 14 )

Chapter Thirteen

InuYasha's Nightmare

Kagome and Sesshoumaru finished their breakfast and again began traveling. Every so often she would catch a small smile cross his face. She would again grow frustrated about the mistake she made with her hair. She was afraid it would have to stay red until she made it back to Kaede. About mid day Sesshoumaru noted that the color was fading. It was now a deep auburn. Kagome took out her mirror and looked, quite happy that the color was at least a natural hair color now, not a bright primary color. The two walked in silence most of the day, Kagome concentrating her energy, trying to make her hair color go back to normal. Finally, Sesshoumaru stopped and said it was time to rest.

He went off again, while Kagome headed to the stream to wash her hair. When she returned she sat down and held Kilala on her lap petting her. Sesshoumaru appeared a short time later, and noticed her wet hair. "I assume you tried to wash the color out." She only glared up at him. He gave her an amused look that turned quickly into a thoughtful one. "I am sorry I laughed at you, Kagome. Now that the red is fading, the color looks quite nice." She blushed slightly and attempted to give him another hard look. This time she broke out into a light smile. "Thanks"

They walked until the sun began to sit and again made camp. "I feel a familiarity to this land." Sesshoumaru said as he looked around. Kagome too began to look around. They were nearing Sesshoumaru's home now. Another couple of days and hopefully they would be there. She would use her powers to detect priestess Toshi, once she was closer. Tonight she would attempt to find out how her friends were doing. She put Kilala on the ground and the cat immediately transformed and lay down. Kagome cuddled into her soft fur. Sesshoumaru stood watching Kagome as she attempted to sleep. She then turned and looked up at him. "Is something wrong?" He continued to look at her for a moment then shook his head. He grabbed her bag and made himself comfortable.

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InuYasha grabbed the Shikon Jewel from it's alter and burst through the roof of the shrine. He began a frantic run through the forest. `Kikyo betrayed me; I'll use the jewel to become a full fledged demon.' Suddenly he felt a violent shove. He flew to the ground the jewel still in his hand. He looked up and saw Kikyo holding her bow, then turned his head and saw Kagome pinned to a tree with an arrow.

InuYasha awoke violently from his sleep, shouting Kagome's name. Instantly, Miroku and Sango were at his side. He was in a panic as he jumped to his feet and looked around frantically. He took off in a run through the forest. Finally, he slowed down and began to think clearly. It had only been a dream. He had been pinned to the tree for fifty years. Kagome had not been hit with an arrow. He could still smell her, even though it had only been a dream. His hands were shaking, as he headed back towards camp. His friends eyed him wearily as he approached. He told them what had happened. "It was so real, like she was really there. I can still smell her." Miroku gave him an odd look but said nothing. Sango was holding Shippou, who had been frightened by his outburst. They all again attempted to sleep, though none of them were successful.

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Sesshoumaru was awoken by a scream coming from Kagome. It sounded as though she were in immense pain. He rushed to her side, quickly waking her from her dream. Her eyes flew open and her hand went to her chest. She was gasping desperately for breath and she continued to cry out in pain. "Kagome, what's the matter?" She continued to hold her chest and her lips were turning a shade of blue as though she couldn't get any air into her lungs. He quickly unsheathed his Tenseiga and used it on her. Her pain appeared to stop but she was frantic. He quickly grabbed her and pulled her close to him. "Kagome, stop this. You must calm down. Tell me what happened." Finally she stopped struggling and sat back still shaking. "I tried to contact InuYasha. I got into his dream. He was reliving the moments before he was pinned to the tree by Kikyo's arrow. Just before she hit him, I knocked him out of the way and was hit myself. The pain was so horrifying; I can't even begin to describe it." He stared down at her for a moment, "Kagome, until you better understand your powers it would be best if you don't try this anymore. You could be seriously hurt." She looked at him for a moment then agreed. She again ran her hand over her chest. "It felt so real, even after I woke up."

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Hitomi became enraged as the young girl entered into the half demon's dream. Never before had any human been able to interfere with her illusions. This is the very same girl she saw here one night, and felt on another occasion. She had caused the monk's dream to end abruptly and she sent him into a world of darkness where Hitomi couldn't have power over him. She saw the girl bring herself into the monk's dream, but her power was not strong enough to keep contact. She realized it was time to stop playing around with the half demon and his companions. The young girl was much more powerful than she could have ever imagined. Her thoughts flew back to the demon she was traveling with. A sadistic smile crossed her face. She knew just what she would do to take care of him and the girl.