InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ They need you ❯ Chapter 15 : Lead the way ( Chapter 15 )
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By: sweetest angel 
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Drama / Adventure | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 11.18.2007 | Pages: 4 | Words: 4.4K | Visits: 320 | Status: Work In Progress
Anime/Manga: InuYasha Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Hentai / Drama / Adventure | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 11.18.2007 | Pages: 4 | Words: 4.4K | Visits: 320 | Status: Work In Progress
Hi !!!!!!!!!!! (grin)
Hope you are all fine… Even if you didn’t send any comments or reviews (pout) Anyway, here the chapter 15… but I’m still angry at you ! (stuck my tongue at you) lol
Disclaimer : I don’t own InuYasha ….so stop ask me !!!!
:)
Previously, in the chapter 14 :
« Stop whimpering, Miko. »
She raised her head to look at him with her big deep blue eyes, clouded by tears. But what he said made her anger to come back in full force.
« It’s easy for you to say ! I’m alone, I have to protect Shippo. I have to protect this stupid jewel which found to come back inside me was the most secured place. The big joke ! Every dark human and youkai attack me for this stupid Shikon. Others youkais, just because I’m human or Miko. On top of that, I must to find why all those youkais disappeared before it is too late, but I’m all alone !! » She fall on her knees. And continue just above whispers. « I never was alone in this side before… InuYasha was always there to protect me. Now, I’m all alone. (she sobbed), I’m so afraid. If I failled, how many people will die because of me ? Can’t you understand that, Sesshomaru ? »
He didn’t say anything, Just stared down at her. He didn’t miss that the lack of confident in her was of the most important problem. But there is something that caught his attention : She didn’t fear for her own life, which could explain why she never really fear him, but for the others around her if she failed. Her selfishness is really what shocked him. This human was really unique and…bizarre. But may be, one day, he will be about to pierce her secret and prove that even her… She is just another human… Not a creature who deserved the respect she inspired, even to him.
« Raise Miko. »
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Chapter 15 : lead the way
Kagome rose her head and look at him with tearful eyes a moment before did as he asked,…or demanded. It was not the demon Lord style to ask anything to anyone.
He observed her a few seconds.
« Because the half-breed is not there anymore, you give up. »
It wasn’t a question, it was a statement. His voice, cold and smooth like always, didn’t show the turmoil and anger which was raging inside him to see this little woman who proven so much strength in the past, gave up because she was afraid of being alone. At least, he was content when he saw the flame of her anger lighted up her eyes again, making her so alive.
« Stop calling him an half breed ! »
He rose up an eye brow at her outburst.
« He had a name. He was your brother and died for you… you can at least call him by his name !! »
« Half. » He said calmly.
« What ?! » Looking at him in disbelief.
« Half brother. »
She chuckled darkly. « Yeah, he was your HALF brother, but that don’t change the fact that InuYasha gave his life to save yours, you ungrateful arrogant youkai, so he deserve at least your respect for this, even if he was an hanyou ! » She was breathing hard.
He just looked down at her, not showing anything that he was thinking. He humph-ed but didn’t say anything else.
The old Miko was open mouth, listening the exchange between the demon Lord of the West and the young Miko with great interest.
From what she heard, the half-brother of the Lord was a hanyou and gave his life…that mean the man that the young woman spoke about, the man she loved, was the hanyou ! That was shocking. And, when she heard the name… She heard it before… by Kaede. She spoke about a young hanyou that her sister pinned at a tree decades ago and who was, from the rumors, released by the reincarnation of Kikyo and the new protectrice of the jewel…. She was interrupted in her thoughts by the deep voice of the daiyoukai a few feet in front of her.
« Human. »
She saw that he was looking at her and not Kagome.
« Hai, my Lord ? »
« Are mikos able to hid their scent and aura ? »
« Like youkais you mean ? »
He nodded.
« I don’t know my Lord. With magic, may be, but I don’t know… It is most youki or youkai magic which can do that. If there is a way for a Miko to do it, I have never head about it. »
« Sesshomaru ? » Came a soft voice behind him. He looked at Kagome.
« Can you lead me the way to Totosai ? » She seemed more calm now. The flow of tears stopped, and she seemed less… depressive.
He raised a brow in question.
She sighed.
« I know that his speciality is swords and all, but even if he can’t do it himself, may be, he know someone who can help me with that. And if not, perhaps Myoga-ji-chan is still with him and can help. Please, Sesshomaru, InuYasha never took me with him to see him, he always went alone so I have no idea where he live. »
« He will not help. »
« Why not ? » In a squeal
A flash of annoyance passed in his eyes during a second. « He doesn’t like this Sesshomaru. »
She chuckled. « You can’t really blame him. »
Eye brows raised.
« Oh please, don’t give me this innoscent look Sesshomaru. You menaced his life. You scared the hell out of him to try to oblige him to make you a sword like Tessaiga. That’s why he sort of asked InuYasha to protect him from you. Or more precisely cowering behind him. » Grumbling the last part under her breath. Then, smiled lightly. « Beside, I think he likes me and it is for me not for you. Can you do that for me, please ? Or explain me the way to found him ? »
« No human can find his home. »
Then he paused for a moment, seeing the new hope leaving again the Miko and most importantly the puppy hurt eyes she gave him. Strangely, close to the ones Rin gave off sometimes. May be it is a human trait. It seems that another human can crawl under his skin. He sighed.
« This Sesshomaru will lead the way. »
She smiled brightly up at him, holding back herself at the last minute. If she hadn’t, she would have hug him ! But then, she would have finished dead…more likely.
« Thank you Sesshomaru !! »
With that said, she ran towards the building. At this distance, with youkai sense, you could make the ‘Kagome !’ and ‘Kagome-sama’ scream.
She left the old Miko and the demon Lord alone in the middle of the clearing.
Irumi eyed her silent companion a time before speaking.
« So, the Lord Sesshomaru will help her. »
« It is nothing of your concern, human. » He snapped back at her.
« Why are you calling her by her title, Miko, and me not ? »
He growled. « You have no right to question this Sesshomaru. Do not make me repeat or it will be the last thing you will do. »
She opened her mouth to answer back but saw him walk back towards the woods. She sighed.
She whispered at herself : « What did this girl do to gain this little respect from you, Lord Sesshomaru ? And something tells me it is not only because she regrew your arm. »
At this moment, Kagome appeared at her level, followed by the children running around happy to travel a time together, the neko on her shoulder and the toad, behind, grumbling under his breath, a bump on his head.
« Obaa-san. »
« Ah, Child. So, you are going now ? »
« Hai. It is better, before Sesshomaru change his mind and leave me in the middle of the wood or kill me. »
« I don’t think he will kill you, young one. »
« Oh, you know, he already tried, and not only once time. Today was, you could say, the most friendly encounter ever. »
She smiled.
« Thanks to at least listen to me, even if you can’t help me. »
« You are really welcome, child. »
Kagome took her in her arms, shocking a little the old woman.
« Remember, you have to try to make relaxation and all to improve your control. You have to better control your emotions to be able to control your powers. It is the only way since your power come from your feelings. I’m sorry to not be able to help you more. »
« It’s ok. »
Shippo jumped on her shoulder. « I almost weed everything. » He said, puffing up his chest fierly.
Kagome could help, and giggled.
« I thank you for your help, young man. »
« Ok sweeties, we have to go. »
The children screamed at the same time ‘bye’ and ran away forwards the forest.
« If you need anything, you can come back anytime you want. »
« Thank you, Irumi-sama. » She bowed at her.
Irumi stayed a moment, looking the young Miko and hers uncommon companions disappeared in the darkness of the woods.
« She is so pure, this child, and her power… Even after all she saw. Midoriko-sama, your new protector is really exceptional. »
She shook her head and walked back towards her home.
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They walked all the day in an almost complete silence, with only a little pause for a snack. They followed their ‘ guide’ who was leading them toward the hideout of Totosai.
Rin was overly happy. She was again with the young Miko. Rin was jumping, humming, running and picking flowers.
On another hand, if you take a peek at the retainer of Lord Sesshomaru, you could say that everyone was ‘jumping’ of joy at the new addition in the group. The toad was behind, grumbling under his breath his feeling of displease. Ok, he was more like cursing for having to travel with the young woman for a time. He couldn’t understand. Rin first and now InuYasha’s wench ? Of all the human his Lord could have to choose to take in, it had to be this one ?! And even for Rin, he didn’t understand, not that he would ask question of the actions of his Lord, mind you. But, Lord Sesshomaru hate humans with fervor. It is a famous fact, so why the demon Lord was doing that and take in humans ? That was so simple when it was only the two of them during travel.
In his case, Shippo, posted on Kagome’s shoulder, wasn’t saying a word. To be honest, after the excitement of seeing Rin again run out, he wasn’t feeling really … at ease to travelled with the Lord of the Western Lands, you could say. Ok, he said that he will lead them to Totosai’s home in safety, what would protect them from him ? Even after a few tentatives of comfort from his mother figure, he was still not comfortable around Sesshomaru.
At night fall, they settled in a little clearing for the night.
The moon was high in the night sky, when the last travelling companion went to sleep and the Lord Sesshomaru, in all his glory walked in the camp and sit down under a tree for the night.
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Kagome’s dream
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Kagome was standing in the middle of the field of flowers. All the colors were there: white, red, yellow, orange, and even blue. However, the Miko was just standing, that's all. Wearing a white gown, made of silk.
She seemed happy. The wind was playing with her hair. She smiled. Petals were flying around her. She breathed deeply, taking in all the odor.
She started to dance and laughing. Yes, she was happy.
Suddenly, the wind died. Kagome stopped, not understanding what was happening. Then, everything went dark. Kagome couldn’t see a thing. She started to worry. What it is happening?
The wind was there again, but so cold. The young Miko couldn’t stop the shiver climbing her spine.
At a moment, she felt like someone was watching her. She turned around, but everything was so dark. She couldn't see anyone. Fear was starting to appear in being. Everything was so cold around her. She hugged herself to try to prevent another shiver.
She was sure someone was watching her, piercing the back of her head.
She turned around again. Nothing.
She heard a deep throaty laugh. Then eyes appeared. Deep crissom eyes were looking right back at her.
She jumped and gasped.
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E nd of the dream.
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Kagome awoke in a start. She was panting, breathing hard, sweat running down her back and her forehead. She blinked her sleep away.
She looked around her, biting her bottom lip. All her companions seemed to be asleep in the camp. The children were still soundly asleep at her side. Her eyes fell on the demon Lord. From where she was, she couldn’t tell if he was asleep or not.
She lied back down, trying to calm her raging heart.
Really strange and creepy dream… In addition, those eyes, they were so much like… She shook her head to erase this image. She turned on her back and watched a moment the sky. Slowly, her eyes closed and Kagome prayed with all her force that when sleep will take her away, she will for once not have a nightmare.
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The day after was really closed to the previous. Walking, walking, and walking. Kagome sighed. She was walking just behind the all high and mighty Lord of the Western Lands… in complete silence. Soooo boring.
On top of that, Shippo wouldn’t leave her side, or her shoulder for the matter. It was like, he was even afraid to breath too deeply and disturbed Sesshomaru. He was scared. Her poor little man.
She tried to smooth him saying that Sesshomaru was there to help them and not kill them but that didn’t seem to work.
She sighed again. Then, she said to the little kitsune that she was going to catch up with Sesshomaru to know when they will take a break for the lunch.
At that, Shippo jumped and profited to ran towards Kirara and Rin in the back of the group. Being in his group with him was already difficult but facing him… Too much for the little kit. After all, they weren’t in his castle but in the middle of the woods. He could kill them and leave their corpse here to rot. Even if he doubted that the demon Lord would bent so low to lie to anyone, but, he wasn’t ready to test his chance.
Sesshomaru was walking at the front of the little troupe, leading them through the forest. He was maintaining a hard speed. On his face, you couldn’t see anything, unreadable, like always. However, in his head, it was a mess. Questions were flying everywhere in his mind. Why did he finish by accepting to protect, during a time, the young Miko, like begged the Lady of the North ? Of course he understood the danger of a power so enormous like the Shikon Jewel or even worst, the Miko herself, between the hands of bad people. But why him ? He would prefer to eliminate the menace of her powers and her by the same time than to be in this situation but, what would happen to the jewel housing inside her body ? She is the only one who possess the power to maintien it pure at it is its guardian, named by the jewel itself. But if he was honest with himself, he knew that he would not have killed her. That was what made him so angry.
He understood that they decided to send a powerful demon, the only one without mate there at this moment, during the reunion. Furthermore, he really understood why they didn’t want to send the only other one present in the same condition beside him. He made a sound of disgust. He saw the way the heir of the Southern Lands was watching the Miko. If her protector and guardian is more dangerous for her safety than the dangers of the outside why bother send a protector… Therefore, that was why he was the one. The question was, how will he hold back and not strangle the miko during this time ? He hadn’t any idea.
What made him even more angrier than the situation itself, was that his inner beast didn’t seem unfazed at all by the job which fell on his lap. It accepted it really easily, too easily in his taste. That was what he was fuming and disturbed. The way his beast seemed to accept her presence so easily like no human or youkai before. He tried to find a explanation for its behavior. Worst, it didn’t answer his question when asked. That infuriate Sesshomaru to no end.
May be, somewhere, his beast felt like it will be a plus for the domination on the others Lords by having the Miko, a powerful one, under his protection. Sadly, the demon Lord would like to believe that, really, but he couldn’t foul even himself. That made him ill. The reason behind the reactions of his beast stayed a mistery and that didn’t predict anything good. No, not at all.
It was at this moment, swimming in his thoughts, that Sesshomaru felt a soft and warm hand on his arm. He removed it, sending a glare at its owner. But she did like, she didn’t even see it. Even more irritating, but stop himself to say anything when he heard her soft voice.
« Sesshomaru ? Excuse me but when will we stop to eat and rest a little ? » she asked timidly.
He didn’t acknowledge her question. As a matter of fact, he ignored her completely.
« Sesshomaru ? »
He finished by looking down at her with an icy gaze which could make the hell freeze over. Then, looked back straight at the path in front of him.
« We left the camp only three hours ago. »
« I know, but… »
She was interrupted by her stomach. She blushed from embarrassment.
He didn’t look back at her but replied.
« When we will reach the spring. »
She fell back in silence. She sent him some glances, biting nervously her lips, like if she wanted to say something. Sesshomaru saw the torture of her poor bottom lip in the corner of his eyes. She took a deep breath and took her courage at two hands.
« Sesshomaru, Why did you come ? »
He stopped, knowing perfectly the meaning of her question.
« Do not question this Sesshomaru. » He said flatly. And walked.
« Why don’t you want the answer this simple question ? »
He growled, emphasing the end of the discussion.
« How someone can be so… » She groaned.
Silence.
And she complained of InuYasha ?! His brother is worst ! She must have done something really bad in her past lifes before or after Kikyo, she didn’t know, but that must have been really really bad.
She tried to calm her nerves and don’t jump at the throat of the infuriating demon lord who was currently walking at her side, she watched around her. It was funny or almost funny that she was not attacked today but then again a lot have the intelligence enough to not do that with Sesshomaru there. Not suicidal. She noticed that Sesshomaru was increasing the speed to walk in front and not beside her. She almost laugh out loud. That made her through of a dog attached by a leach who absolutely walk in front of his master. She giggled at the silly idea, receiving the questioning glance of the demon dog lord in inquiry and a growl. She tried to calm down but couldn’t prevent the corner of her lips to lift slightly.
Sesshomaru watched in front of him again. This human is really strange. Why or why did he accept the mission again ? To travel with his stupid half brother during two years, it was necessary that she was half crazy or totally insane. If she wasn't at the strat she definitely was now.
At this instant, he felt again a warm hand on his arm like the first time. He was going to remove it when he caught the serious gaze that the young Miko held. She was looking towards the forest, like trying to catch, to find something between the trees. Then, she gazed up at him. Sesshomaru can clearly see a flash of panic passed in her blue azure eyes. Her gaze was so intense that it send shiver down the back of the Western Lord. Her hand slipped from his arm, and she turned around.
He grasped that chance to smell the air a couple of times but didn’t find anything abnormal. Golden eyes eyed puzzled the back of Kagome.
« Kirara ! Take Shippo and try to find a shelter away from here. » In a commanding voice that surprised the news addition of the group not knowing Kagome.
The neko youkai looked at her a second but didn’t question the young Miko and transform in her true form.
« Kagome ? » Came the frightened voice of the young kitsune.
« I don’t have the time to explain, Shippo-chan. Do like I said. Ah-Uhn takes Rin with you and go with Kirara. They had to be away and safe now. »
« You have not right to order Ah-Uhn or anyone around fiftly human. » Yelled the ugly toad.
« Jaken stop arguring and go with them. In case of problems, you could be helpful to protect them. » Snapped back Kagome.
She felt a clawed hand on her shoulder and looked at its owner, with pleading eyes, hoping that he would understand.
« They have to leave right now before it is too late. Trust me. »
She turned her head back. « Take the sky now !! »
Kirara mewled and executed the order. Ah-Uhn hesitated, afraid to displeased his master. Sesshomaru was at lost. He couldn’t smell anything out of the normal but could clearly felt the rising panic and fear in her petite form. He couldn’t take the risk, so he nodded at the dragon granting him the permission to follow the directive of the Miko.
Jaken was still yelling and cursing, but nobody was listening him.
« Jaken, go. »
« B-but…Y-yes my Lord. »
And he jumped just in time on the dragon. Shippo was crying that he didn’t want to leave her, same for the young Rin.
When they were almost disappearing in the sky, Kagome turned to face the demon Lord with a worried face.
He couldn’t help to ask. « Miko, Why ? »
« Can’t you fell or smell that ? » She asked curious.
« No. »
Sesshomaru was looking at her with great intensity, trying to understand.
Then, Sesshomaru remembered back at his castle, when the young woman knew that something wasn’t right just before anyone else. The soup was with poison in it, so he listened to her fear and acted. He couldn’t take the risk just because she was only a human.
« I don’t know what it is, but it is really dark and dangerous. » Said quietly with her soft honey voice, the only human he never respect. Her voice was quavering from her fear.
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Bad bad me (grin) but it is still the end of this chapter ! What do you thing ? Let me know.
Until then, take care, Sweetest Angel
Hope you are all fine… Even if you didn’t send any comments or reviews (pout) Anyway, here the chapter 15… but I’m still angry at you ! (stuck my tongue at you) lol
Disclaimer : I don’t own InuYasha ….so stop ask me !!!!
:)
Previously, in the chapter 14 :
« Stop whimpering, Miko. »
She raised her head to look at him with her big deep blue eyes, clouded by tears. But what he said made her anger to come back in full force.
« It’s easy for you to say ! I’m alone, I have to protect Shippo. I have to protect this stupid jewel which found to come back inside me was the most secured place. The big joke ! Every dark human and youkai attack me for this stupid Shikon. Others youkais, just because I’m human or Miko. On top of that, I must to find why all those youkais disappeared before it is too late, but I’m all alone !! » She fall on her knees. And continue just above whispers. « I never was alone in this side before… InuYasha was always there to protect me. Now, I’m all alone. (she sobbed), I’m so afraid. If I failled, how many people will die because of me ? Can’t you understand that, Sesshomaru ? »
He didn’t say anything, Just stared down at her. He didn’t miss that the lack of confident in her was of the most important problem. But there is something that caught his attention : She didn’t fear for her own life, which could explain why she never really fear him, but for the others around her if she failed. Her selfishness is really what shocked him. This human was really unique and…bizarre. But may be, one day, he will be about to pierce her secret and prove that even her… She is just another human… Not a creature who deserved the respect she inspired, even to him.
« Raise Miko. »
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Chapter 15 : lead the way
Kagome rose her head and look at him with tearful eyes a moment before did as he asked,…or demanded. It was not the demon Lord style to ask anything to anyone.
He observed her a few seconds.
« Because the half-breed is not there anymore, you give up. »
It wasn’t a question, it was a statement. His voice, cold and smooth like always, didn’t show the turmoil and anger which was raging inside him to see this little woman who proven so much strength in the past, gave up because she was afraid of being alone. At least, he was content when he saw the flame of her anger lighted up her eyes again, making her so alive.
« Stop calling him an half breed ! »
He rose up an eye brow at her outburst.
« He had a name. He was your brother and died for you… you can at least call him by his name !! »
« Half. » He said calmly.
« What ?! » Looking at him in disbelief.
« Half brother. »
She chuckled darkly. « Yeah, he was your HALF brother, but that don’t change the fact that InuYasha gave his life to save yours, you ungrateful arrogant youkai, so he deserve at least your respect for this, even if he was an hanyou ! » She was breathing hard.
He just looked down at her, not showing anything that he was thinking. He humph-ed but didn’t say anything else.
The old Miko was open mouth, listening the exchange between the demon Lord of the West and the young Miko with great interest.
From what she heard, the half-brother of the Lord was a hanyou and gave his life…that mean the man that the young woman spoke about, the man she loved, was the hanyou ! That was shocking. And, when she heard the name… She heard it before… by Kaede. She spoke about a young hanyou that her sister pinned at a tree decades ago and who was, from the rumors, released by the reincarnation of Kikyo and the new protectrice of the jewel…. She was interrupted in her thoughts by the deep voice of the daiyoukai a few feet in front of her.
« Human. »
She saw that he was looking at her and not Kagome.
« Hai, my Lord ? »
« Are mikos able to hid their scent and aura ? »
« Like youkais you mean ? »
He nodded.
« I don’t know my Lord. With magic, may be, but I don’t know… It is most youki or youkai magic which can do that. If there is a way for a Miko to do it, I have never head about it. »
« Sesshomaru ? » Came a soft voice behind him. He looked at Kagome.
« Can you lead me the way to Totosai ? » She seemed more calm now. The flow of tears stopped, and she seemed less… depressive.
He raised a brow in question.
She sighed.
« I know that his speciality is swords and all, but even if he can’t do it himself, may be, he know someone who can help me with that. And if not, perhaps Myoga-ji-chan is still with him and can help. Please, Sesshomaru, InuYasha never took me with him to see him, he always went alone so I have no idea where he live. »
« He will not help. »
« Why not ? » In a squeal
A flash of annoyance passed in his eyes during a second. « He doesn’t like this Sesshomaru. »
She chuckled. « You can’t really blame him. »
Eye brows raised.
« Oh please, don’t give me this innoscent look Sesshomaru. You menaced his life. You scared the hell out of him to try to oblige him to make you a sword like Tessaiga. That’s why he sort of asked InuYasha to protect him from you. Or more precisely cowering behind him. » Grumbling the last part under her breath. Then, smiled lightly. « Beside, I think he likes me and it is for me not for you. Can you do that for me, please ? Or explain me the way to found him ? »
« No human can find his home. »
Then he paused for a moment, seeing the new hope leaving again the Miko and most importantly the puppy hurt eyes she gave him. Strangely, close to the ones Rin gave off sometimes. May be it is a human trait. It seems that another human can crawl under his skin. He sighed.
« This Sesshomaru will lead the way. »
She smiled brightly up at him, holding back herself at the last minute. If she hadn’t, she would have hug him ! But then, she would have finished dead…more likely.
« Thank you Sesshomaru !! »
With that said, she ran towards the building. At this distance, with youkai sense, you could make the ‘Kagome !’ and ‘Kagome-sama’ scream.
She left the old Miko and the demon Lord alone in the middle of the clearing.
Irumi eyed her silent companion a time before speaking.
« So, the Lord Sesshomaru will help her. »
« It is nothing of your concern, human. » He snapped back at her.
« Why are you calling her by her title, Miko, and me not ? »
He growled. « You have no right to question this Sesshomaru. Do not make me repeat or it will be the last thing you will do. »
She opened her mouth to answer back but saw him walk back towards the woods. She sighed.
She whispered at herself : « What did this girl do to gain this little respect from you, Lord Sesshomaru ? And something tells me it is not only because she regrew your arm. »
At this moment, Kagome appeared at her level, followed by the children running around happy to travel a time together, the neko on her shoulder and the toad, behind, grumbling under his breath, a bump on his head.
« Obaa-san. »
« Ah, Child. So, you are going now ? »
« Hai. It is better, before Sesshomaru change his mind and leave me in the middle of the wood or kill me. »
« I don’t think he will kill you, young one. »
« Oh, you know, he already tried, and not only once time. Today was, you could say, the most friendly encounter ever. »
She smiled.
« Thanks to at least listen to me, even if you can’t help me. »
« You are really welcome, child. »
Kagome took her in her arms, shocking a little the old woman.
« Remember, you have to try to make relaxation and all to improve your control. You have to better control your emotions to be able to control your powers. It is the only way since your power come from your feelings. I’m sorry to not be able to help you more. »
« It’s ok. »
Shippo jumped on her shoulder. « I almost weed everything. » He said, puffing up his chest fierly.
Kagome could help, and giggled.
« I thank you for your help, young man. »
« Ok sweeties, we have to go. »
The children screamed at the same time ‘bye’ and ran away forwards the forest.
« If you need anything, you can come back anytime you want. »
« Thank you, Irumi-sama. » She bowed at her.
Irumi stayed a moment, looking the young Miko and hers uncommon companions disappeared in the darkness of the woods.
« She is so pure, this child, and her power… Even after all she saw. Midoriko-sama, your new protector is really exceptional. »
She shook her head and walked back towards her home.
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They walked all the day in an almost complete silence, with only a little pause for a snack. They followed their ‘ guide’ who was leading them toward the hideout of Totosai.
Rin was overly happy. She was again with the young Miko. Rin was jumping, humming, running and picking flowers.
On another hand, if you take a peek at the retainer of Lord Sesshomaru, you could say that everyone was ‘jumping’ of joy at the new addition in the group. The toad was behind, grumbling under his breath his feeling of displease. Ok, he was more like cursing for having to travel with the young woman for a time. He couldn’t understand. Rin first and now InuYasha’s wench ? Of all the human his Lord could have to choose to take in, it had to be this one ?! And even for Rin, he didn’t understand, not that he would ask question of the actions of his Lord, mind you. But, Lord Sesshomaru hate humans with fervor. It is a famous fact, so why the demon Lord was doing that and take in humans ? That was so simple when it was only the two of them during travel.
In his case, Shippo, posted on Kagome’s shoulder, wasn’t saying a word. To be honest, after the excitement of seeing Rin again run out, he wasn’t feeling really … at ease to travelled with the Lord of the Western Lands, you could say. Ok, he said that he will lead them to Totosai’s home in safety, what would protect them from him ? Even after a few tentatives of comfort from his mother figure, he was still not comfortable around Sesshomaru.
At night fall, they settled in a little clearing for the night.
The moon was high in the night sky, when the last travelling companion went to sleep and the Lord Sesshomaru, in all his glory walked in the camp and sit down under a tree for the night.
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Kagome’s dream
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Kagome was standing in the middle of the field of flowers. All the colors were there: white, red, yellow, orange, and even blue. However, the Miko was just standing, that's all. Wearing a white gown, made of silk.
She seemed happy. The wind was playing with her hair. She smiled. Petals were flying around her. She breathed deeply, taking in all the odor.
She started to dance and laughing. Yes, she was happy.
Suddenly, the wind died. Kagome stopped, not understanding what was happening. Then, everything went dark. Kagome couldn’t see a thing. She started to worry. What it is happening?
The wind was there again, but so cold. The young Miko couldn’t stop the shiver climbing her spine.
At a moment, she felt like someone was watching her. She turned around, but everything was so dark. She couldn't see anyone. Fear was starting to appear in being. Everything was so cold around her. She hugged herself to try to prevent another shiver.
She was sure someone was watching her, piercing the back of her head.
She turned around again. Nothing.
She heard a deep throaty laugh. Then eyes appeared. Deep crissom eyes were looking right back at her.
She jumped and gasped.
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E nd of the dream.
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Kagome awoke in a start. She was panting, breathing hard, sweat running down her back and her forehead. She blinked her sleep away.
She looked around her, biting her bottom lip. All her companions seemed to be asleep in the camp. The children were still soundly asleep at her side. Her eyes fell on the demon Lord. From where she was, she couldn’t tell if he was asleep or not.
She lied back down, trying to calm her raging heart.
Really strange and creepy dream… In addition, those eyes, they were so much like… She shook her head to erase this image. She turned on her back and watched a moment the sky. Slowly, her eyes closed and Kagome prayed with all her force that when sleep will take her away, she will for once not have a nightmare.
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The day after was really closed to the previous. Walking, walking, and walking. Kagome sighed. She was walking just behind the all high and mighty Lord of the Western Lands… in complete silence. Soooo boring.
On top of that, Shippo wouldn’t leave her side, or her shoulder for the matter. It was like, he was even afraid to breath too deeply and disturbed Sesshomaru. He was scared. Her poor little man.
She tried to smooth him saying that Sesshomaru was there to help them and not kill them but that didn’t seem to work.
She sighed again. Then, she said to the little kitsune that she was going to catch up with Sesshomaru to know when they will take a break for the lunch.
At that, Shippo jumped and profited to ran towards Kirara and Rin in the back of the group. Being in his group with him was already difficult but facing him… Too much for the little kit. After all, they weren’t in his castle but in the middle of the woods. He could kill them and leave their corpse here to rot. Even if he doubted that the demon Lord would bent so low to lie to anyone, but, he wasn’t ready to test his chance.
Sesshomaru was walking at the front of the little troupe, leading them through the forest. He was maintaining a hard speed. On his face, you couldn’t see anything, unreadable, like always. However, in his head, it was a mess. Questions were flying everywhere in his mind. Why did he finish by accepting to protect, during a time, the young Miko, like begged the Lady of the North ? Of course he understood the danger of a power so enormous like the Shikon Jewel or even worst, the Miko herself, between the hands of bad people. But why him ? He would prefer to eliminate the menace of her powers and her by the same time than to be in this situation but, what would happen to the jewel housing inside her body ? She is the only one who possess the power to maintien it pure at it is its guardian, named by the jewel itself. But if he was honest with himself, he knew that he would not have killed her. That was what made him so angry.
He understood that they decided to send a powerful demon, the only one without mate there at this moment, during the reunion. Furthermore, he really understood why they didn’t want to send the only other one present in the same condition beside him. He made a sound of disgust. He saw the way the heir of the Southern Lands was watching the Miko. If her protector and guardian is more dangerous for her safety than the dangers of the outside why bother send a protector… Therefore, that was why he was the one. The question was, how will he hold back and not strangle the miko during this time ? He hadn’t any idea.
What made him even more angrier than the situation itself, was that his inner beast didn’t seem unfazed at all by the job which fell on his lap. It accepted it really easily, too easily in his taste. That was what he was fuming and disturbed. The way his beast seemed to accept her presence so easily like no human or youkai before. He tried to find a explanation for its behavior. Worst, it didn’t answer his question when asked. That infuriate Sesshomaru to no end.
May be, somewhere, his beast felt like it will be a plus for the domination on the others Lords by having the Miko, a powerful one, under his protection. Sadly, the demon Lord would like to believe that, really, but he couldn’t foul even himself. That made him ill. The reason behind the reactions of his beast stayed a mistery and that didn’t predict anything good. No, not at all.
It was at this moment, swimming in his thoughts, that Sesshomaru felt a soft and warm hand on his arm. He removed it, sending a glare at its owner. But she did like, she didn’t even see it. Even more irritating, but stop himself to say anything when he heard her soft voice.
« Sesshomaru ? Excuse me but when will we stop to eat and rest a little ? » she asked timidly.
He didn’t acknowledge her question. As a matter of fact, he ignored her completely.
« Sesshomaru ? »
He finished by looking down at her with an icy gaze which could make the hell freeze over. Then, looked back straight at the path in front of him.
« We left the camp only three hours ago. »
« I know, but… »
She was interrupted by her stomach. She blushed from embarrassment.
He didn’t look back at her but replied.
« When we will reach the spring. »
She fell back in silence. She sent him some glances, biting nervously her lips, like if she wanted to say something. Sesshomaru saw the torture of her poor bottom lip in the corner of his eyes. She took a deep breath and took her courage at two hands.
« Sesshomaru, Why did you come ? »
He stopped, knowing perfectly the meaning of her question.
« Do not question this Sesshomaru. » He said flatly. And walked.
« Why don’t you want the answer this simple question ? »
He growled, emphasing the end of the discussion.
« How someone can be so… » She groaned.
Silence.
And she complained of InuYasha ?! His brother is worst ! She must have done something really bad in her past lifes before or after Kikyo, she didn’t know, but that must have been really really bad.
She tried to calm her nerves and don’t jump at the throat of the infuriating demon lord who was currently walking at her side, she watched around her. It was funny or almost funny that she was not attacked today but then again a lot have the intelligence enough to not do that with Sesshomaru there. Not suicidal. She noticed that Sesshomaru was increasing the speed to walk in front and not beside her. She almost laugh out loud. That made her through of a dog attached by a leach who absolutely walk in front of his master. She giggled at the silly idea, receiving the questioning glance of the demon dog lord in inquiry and a growl. She tried to calm down but couldn’t prevent the corner of her lips to lift slightly.
Sesshomaru watched in front of him again. This human is really strange. Why or why did he accept the mission again ? To travel with his stupid half brother during two years, it was necessary that she was half crazy or totally insane. If she wasn't at the strat she definitely was now.
At this instant, he felt again a warm hand on his arm like the first time. He was going to remove it when he caught the serious gaze that the young Miko held. She was looking towards the forest, like trying to catch, to find something between the trees. Then, she gazed up at him. Sesshomaru can clearly see a flash of panic passed in her blue azure eyes. Her gaze was so intense that it send shiver down the back of the Western Lord. Her hand slipped from his arm, and she turned around.
He grasped that chance to smell the air a couple of times but didn’t find anything abnormal. Golden eyes eyed puzzled the back of Kagome.
« Kirara ! Take Shippo and try to find a shelter away from here. » In a commanding voice that surprised the news addition of the group not knowing Kagome.
The neko youkai looked at her a second but didn’t question the young Miko and transform in her true form.
« Kagome ? » Came the frightened voice of the young kitsune.
« I don’t have the time to explain, Shippo-chan. Do like I said. Ah-Uhn takes Rin with you and go with Kirara. They had to be away and safe now. »
« You have not right to order Ah-Uhn or anyone around fiftly human. » Yelled the ugly toad.
« Jaken stop arguring and go with them. In case of problems, you could be helpful to protect them. » Snapped back Kagome.
She felt a clawed hand on her shoulder and looked at its owner, with pleading eyes, hoping that he would understand.
« They have to leave right now before it is too late. Trust me. »
She turned her head back. « Take the sky now !! »
Kirara mewled and executed the order. Ah-Uhn hesitated, afraid to displeased his master. Sesshomaru was at lost. He couldn’t smell anything out of the normal but could clearly felt the rising panic and fear in her petite form. He couldn’t take the risk, so he nodded at the dragon granting him the permission to follow the directive of the Miko.
Jaken was still yelling and cursing, but nobody was listening him.
« Jaken, go. »
« B-but…Y-yes my Lord. »
And he jumped just in time on the dragon. Shippo was crying that he didn’t want to leave her, same for the young Rin.
When they were almost disappearing in the sky, Kagome turned to face the demon Lord with a worried face.
He couldn’t help to ask. « Miko, Why ? »
« Can’t you fell or smell that ? » She asked curious.
« No. »
Sesshomaru was looking at her with great intensity, trying to understand.
Then, Sesshomaru remembered back at his castle, when the young woman knew that something wasn’t right just before anyone else. The soup was with poison in it, so he listened to her fear and acted. He couldn’t take the risk just because she was only a human.
« I don’t know what it is, but it is really dark and dangerous. » Said quietly with her soft honey voice, the only human he never respect. Her voice was quavering from her fear.
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Bad bad me (grin) but it is still the end of this chapter ! What do you thing ? Let me know.
Until then, take care, Sweetest Angel