InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Thunder, Lightening: The Quiet Resolution of a Fire Maiden ❯ Darkness ( Chapter 7 )

Darkness

 

Kagome was lost in an entourage of thoughts, each one assaulting her. Her perception of emotions had risen after her transformation, wave after wave of raw feelings beat against her being. Her knees buckled as she wept, tear after tear fell from her eyes.

 

How did it come to this? Why can I not control this?

 

Sesshoumaru bolted from where he stood, he smelled her tears. Angry at himself, he took her into his arms.

 

“Kagome?”

 

She didn't answer.

 

“Kagome, answer me.”

 

Still he had no answer.

 

“Kagome, Kagome,” Sesshoumaru bent her form into his while he placed his tail under her for support. “Kagome what is happening? Answer me woman!”

 

Kagome couldn't answer; her emotional stress was too strong. This made an unnerved Sesshoumaru, how could she not answer him, Lord of the Western Lands? This was not acceptable, not even from her. Alas his face betrayed none of his emotions or thoughts.

 

“Kagome, I have endured much insolence from you but now is not the moment to prove just how stubborn you truly are for I lack patience and I assure you that you are trying it.”

 

Kagome knew if she didn't say something soon he would blow up, not in her house even if it took every ounce of energy she had she would not let him.

 

“Sssssss”

 

“What is that supposed to mean woman?”

 

What is wrong with her? I've tried everything to make her talk even if it meant hearing her talk on and on about having a name. Yet I receive nothing from her except a hiss… something is wrong. Could it be that I caused this to propel?

 

“Kagome are you upset? Nod your head up and down if you are.”

 

At this Kagome began to violently shake her head in response.

 

“Is it from what happened earlier?”

 

Again she shook her head.

 

“That's all? Kagome…”

 

“Nnno,” the ocean of emotion began to ebb.

 

“Then what is it?”

 

“It's… it's nothing.” Kagome stopped crying after ten minutes of bawling out.

 

“Do not tell me that it is nothing. Nothing would not have you crying so hard you couldn't even retort to my cajoling. Nothing would not have you immobile, it's the change. Is it not? This has you spiraling out of control and you stupidly want to go fight Naraku, your most powerfully nemesis. Are you out of your mind? You are at a disadvantage. If you fight him you will die.”

 

“Sesshoumaru, please don't do this to me. Not now not when it's so close to being a reality. A world without Naraku, do you know how long I have wanted this?”

 

“Four years Kagome and I have wanted this for over a century but not if it means losing you. Even if I have to subdue you I will not allow this.”

 

“Sesshoumaru,” Kagome's eyes widened with incredulity.

 

“I am not sorry Kagome,” with that Sesshoumaru clonked her out.

 

Mrs. Higurashi heard the row betwixt the two and smiled to herself, her daughter had found her match in stubbornness. She could easily believe that her daughter would sacrifice her life without second thought to save the world, even if it were not her own world. She was her mothers' daughter because after all Higurashi, Amaya was stubborn herself.

 

Sesshoumaru set down her limp body on top of her bed; he then covered her with the comforter. She to him looked impeccable in every sense. He needed the feel of belonging; she certainly made him feel it. She was the flame in the dark, his little firefly, his love but she did not know this nor would she. At least not until the time was right. Sesshoumaru in his lifetime made many rushed decisions but this, this was not to be one of them. This was a time sensitive matter and he would ruin this, not for the world. She would understand, eventually she would see it from his perspective.

 

Sango could not believe Inu-Yasha's ignorance. It seemed that as the days past them by that he would grow in ignorance. Miroku seemed to become a genius in comparison to Inu-Yasha but she could not help but notice that even though he acted like an ass, he cared. Inu-Yasha cared about Kagome but Sango knew that he was confused and hurt. Kikyou had really done a number on her foul mouthed friend so did his brother's coldness. Inu-Yasha whether he would openly admit it or not, loved his brother and admired him in the utmost. Inu-Yasha was a child deep inside and did not know how much pain his brother experienced. Sesshoumaru out of fear kept his brother at bay by his steely attitude but inside he would do anything to protect him. Sesshoumaru did his best to make his brother stronger, his method albeit strange actually worked. If it was not for his constant meddling Inu-Yasha would never be able to even withstand one of Naraku's attacks let only the entourage they would most likely experience and Sesshoumaru knew this. Although she knew little of the brothers past, she knew from observation that these were in fact to be truths. Sango smiled to herself and glanced over to Miroku who was staring at her, he did look handsome in the firelight.

 

Miroku watched as Sango sat by the fire in a pensive state. She was deeply emerged in her own thoughts to realize anything, he could grope her right now and get away with it but what would that gain him? The answer to that would be nothing and he knew it. Miroku loved the dangerous woman who sat across from him. He would do anything to protect her but could not, would not, act on these emotions. He did not want to cause her any pain that is why he anticipates the battle with Naraku so fondly, he wishes to rid himself of the dreaded curse bestowed upon him by Naraku before he proclaims his undying devotion to her. To him her body, mind and soul were a temple meant to be worshipped with the utmost tenderness and love. Even though he was a lecher by nature, he did in fact have a heart that could be broken even if it were slightly jarred. Miroku was a hopeless romantic on the inside. Suddenly he noticed her look at him, she was beautiful.

 

Inu-Yasha sat upon a branch looking out into the vast expanse of nature. He sat there questioning his life, his motives. Was he right about his brother? He hoped not, he truly did not wish it to be true that Sesshoumaru was using Kagome. He tried what he thought to be a fail proof plan to protect her. He knew now that he did not love her but did care. At first Inu-Yasha was confused about how he felt towards the young miko but now it was crystalline clear to him. He did not love her but would die to protect her. He owed her his life that for a fact he would return. Inu-Yasha could not fathom the idea of his brother actually stooping as low as to use an innocent bystander, not even in childhood would Sesshoumaru get that dirty even if it was for something he truly desired. It was possible that he was wrong and that Sesshoumaru did in fact care about her, maybe even love her. He decided that he would apologize to her and Sesshoumaru as soon as they arrived. He could not continue living knowing that he hurt and betrayed his best friend and brother, even if that betrayal was only a farce in hopes of protecting her from Sesshoumaru. She did not need protection from Sesshoumaru. She needed him to be there for her as a friend and he was not being that much of a friend lately. He needed to reform and to reevaluate what was truly important to him.

 

From Shippou's perspective everyone seemed far away, he recently became good friends with Sesshoumaru's charge Rin. She was an energetic child and just what he needed. Shippou was still a child after all and needed a play mate, Inu-Yasha was not to be trusted with this position. Shippou missed his adoptive mother very much he could not wait until her return even if her return meant that they would all go against the greatest evil in the era. He wondered how Kagome and Sesshoumaru were getting along if at all. He would not be surprised if Kagome came back by herself and told them that she had purified Sesshoumaru. In fact Shippou actually believed that to be the case, she had killed the Lord of the Western Lands and had to go into hiding. This was not good, not good at all. This if true meant that he would never see his mommy again and that could not be had. It was at that moment that Shippou decided that if Sesshoumaru could go through the well so could he and that was his very plan. Shippou carefully and quickly made his way through the woods to the Boneaters' Well, once he arrived at the well he had to climb the up its side. Shippou looked down into the darkness knowing that if this did not work that it would take him a very long time to leave the well. Shippou counted to himself and held his breath as he jumped in, blue light twirled around him and then nothing. Shippou looked around the well was the same did it work?

 

Shippou began his trek up the side of the well. After a few hours Shippou had finally reached the inner rim of the well. With all the energy and strength he could muster he pulled himself out. This was not his home; he had entered Kagome's time. Shippou stuck his nose out to smell where Kagome or Sesshoumaru were but the only scent he could recognize was Sesshoumaru. Maybe he had killed his mother, if so the bastard would pay. Shippou stealthily snuck around the temple grounds to where Sesshoumaru's scent was the strongest. Shippou from a crack in the door watched as the great Lord of the Western Lands sat beside a very beautiful woman, weeping slightly. Even his tears were regal. Did he realize the tear that spilled from his left eye or was he so used to ignoring his feelings that he failed to notice?

 

“Shippou…”

 

Shippou jumped at the sound of his baritone voice, he was caught and would be in deep trouble if he ran away now. So Shippou decided wisely to heed his call. Shippou slowly entered the room looking away from Sesshoumaru and his mother. Did she die?

 

“What are you doing here Shippou? Were you not to stay with the others? Have they not been caring for you? Or is it that you could not possibly wait one more day until our return that your patience ran away from you.”

 

“I'm sorry Sesshoumaru-sama but I was worried. I thought that she had killed you and that was why neither of you were returning.”

 

“Hmm, how is Rin?”

 

“Rin is fine; she and I are friends now.”

 

“That is acceptable.”

 

“What is wrong with her?”

 

“Who Rin, nothing that I know of as for your mother several things are wrong with her. None are fatal, at least not yet.”

 

“Is she sick?”

 

“No she is in perfect health of body and mind. Her stubbornness and selflessness is what is going to be the end of her.”

 

“Oh… Sesshoumaru-sama could I ask you something?”

 

“It depends on the question whether you receive an answer or not.”

 

“Do you love her?”

 

“…”

 

“… Please don't kill me.”

 

“I am not going to kill you but you should really mind your mouth.”

 

“Hai, Sesshoumaru-sama, I should have never asked.”

 

Both Shippou and Sesshoumaru halted their conversation because Kagome began to move about on the bed.

 

“Shippou… what are you doing here?”

 

“I was worried momma. So I decided to try and see if the well would let me through.”

 

“The well allowed you to pass without my assistance... that is strange. There's something wrong if the well allowed you to pass. If it allowed you to pass then anyone can. Oh no, that means even Naraku could pass if he wished!”

 

“Kagome is there a way to prove your theory? It might be possible that it allowed Shippou to pass because of his connection to you. He is your son after all, even if it is not by birth.”

 

“Maybe you are right but what if you are wrong and I am correct. If my theory is right then Naraku can waltz through time and destroy two eras instead of one. It would be my fault. I am supposed to protect both eras and I let this happen… I'm so stupid.”

 

Kagome began to cry at her own ignorance and irresponsibility.

 

“Momma you are not stupid… it's the well's fault not yours.”

 

“We have to check, we have to have someone pass through the well. SOUTA!!”

 

Souta jumped at his sister's scream. He threw his controller to the side, Final Fantasy would have to wait, and ran to her aid.

 

“Kagome, what is it? What's up?”

 

“I need you to do something for me and yes it might hurt.”

 

“Okay, what is it?”

 

“I need for you to jump through the well.”

 

“Umm, okay but I doubt I'll get to the other side.”

 

“Just do it Souta.”

 

“Okay I will.”

 

Kagome, Sesshoumaru, Souta and Shippou went out to the well house, where they would test the well to see if it would allow Souta to enter Feudal Japan.

 

“Now Souta I want you to count to ten then jump in. We are going to jump in after you.”

 

“Alright sis, one, two, three…”

 

Souta counted to ten and jumped in, the well changed and Kagome's eyes widened in shock. This was not good, not good at all. Kagome ran into her house grabbed her bag told her mother that she, Souta, and Sesshoumaru were leaving. She explained the issue with the well and told her mother to seal it using Jii-san's ofudas. They left modern Japan and entered Feudal Japan to find her brother with Sango and Miroku.

 

“Kagome how did Souta come here?” Sango asked her best friend.

 

“It's the well. There's something wrong with it.”

 

“It's allowing for anyone to pass,” Sesshoumaru added.

 

“This does not bode well.”

 

“Of course not you stupid monk!” Inu-Yasha heard and saw what just transpired. “Listen Kagome, Sesshoumaru, I'm sorry for what I said and did… it was immature and stupid.”

 

“Wha? Inu-Yasha you're apologizing? Holy crap… this is a Kodak moment!” Kagome was in disbelief, Inu-Yasha grew up.

 

“Yea it is…” Souta could not believe that Inu-Yasha; foul mouthed Inu-Yasha apologized.

 

“Hey, hey I have my moments too. We need to make a plan, a strategy Naraku can not at any cost know of this. Souta it's best for you to return.”

 

“I don't want to though.”

”Souta you are returning to the other side.” Sesshoumaru stated firmly.

 

“I don't want to.”

”Souta, go home Momma is waiting for you. Do you want her to worry? Souta you do it or I will hurt you, bad.”

 

“Fine Kagome. Fine just fine.”

 

“When this is over, I'll bring you back here. I promise you Souta.”

 

“Alright.”

 

Everyone said their farewells to Souta and watched him leave Feudal Japan. Kagome was at disarray, this was unbelievable. Why did her life have to be so damn complicated? Kagome, Sesshoumaru, Miroku, Sango, and Shippou entered the village to visit Kaede to see if she had any ideas on how to regulate the well while Inu-Yasha stayed behind to protect it. When they enter the village they were greeted by Koga, Rin, Jakken, and Kagura. Kikyo was not far off, Kagome could sense her presence, this did not sit well with her. She did not trust Kikyo after what she did; she had sided with Naraku once who knew if she would do it again. Kagome entered the old miko's hut to seek her advice.

 

“What do I do? This can mean the end of us all.”

 

“Hai young one but do fret not there are ways. It may mean that ye will never see your loved ones again though.”

 

“I can not have that.”

 

“Then I be at a loss. This is the only method I have knowledge of.”

 

“There must be a way. Where there is life, there is hope. I shall find it.”

 

“Speak to the Lord of the Western Lands young miko. His libraries are vast and ye might find that which ye seeks.”

 

“Hai, arigato.”

 

“So mote it be.”

 

“So mote it be,” and with that Kagome left the hut.

 

Outside Koga and Kagura had left to help Inu-Yasha. Miroku and Sango went to seek for their supper and the children played under Jakken's surveillance. Sesshoumaru stood like a sentinel outside of the hut waiting for her to leave so that he could take her to his domain. First the well then Naraku.

 

“Well Kagome, are you prepared?”

 

“You heard.”

 

“Of course. I do have ears after all.”

 

“Well then let's go.”

 

“Do you wish to tell the others?”

 

“She will tell them.”

 

“Then we are off, hold on to me.”

 

“Hai, Sesshoumaru.”

 

Kagome held onto Sesshoumaru in a tight hug, she knew he was faster than Inu-Yasha. They would arrive at his citadel in no time. Sesshoumaru smirked as she gripped his shoulders when he set off, even though it was not his usual method of traveling he wanted to run there. He needed to vent his frustrations some way and at the moment this was the best way he could think of.

 

Sesshoumaru and Kagome arrived at the castle in a matter of moments. He swept through the halls quickly with her on his shoulder to the library to research his records, books, and scrolls. If there was anything there they would find it. His library held many secrets many manuscripts that even he could not decode. This was going to be a task that they would overcome together. The saying goes that two heads are better than one but between them they had four, she was the most intelligent being either than himself that he has ever encountered. They began their search in the southwest section of his library where the majority of his occult books were located.

 

“Sesshoumaru come here… look at this. Do you believe that this could at least temporarily block entrance?”

 

“Yes… it could work, but look at this. It's a protection enchantment, what it would do is that it would make the well impossible to be seen by those with ill intention.”

 

“That's good but this one is a mirror hex. It repels anything, if enhanced it could just pop out whoever goes in.”

 

“Lord Sesshoumaru.” One of Sesshoumaru's serfs had entered the room.

 

“What do you want Akiko?”

 

Akiko was beautiful, at least Kagome thought so. She was a tall, lean ne youkai.

 

“Well if you do not mind I have brought you and your guest tea.”

 

“Very well then.”

 

“Also if neither you nor the Lady mind, I have a suggestion.”

 

“Go ahead.”

 

“Combine them.”

 

“You may leave now.”

 

“Hai.” Akiko bowed and left the library to stand by the door to hear if they would take her suggestion.

 

“Wow, you could have said thank you.”

 

“Hmm and you could remember your place.”

 

“It's funny that she said that, I was thinking it. She is right you know it would work better combined because if he somehow broke one spell the other is back up.”

 

“Yes I know.”

 

“Let's go then.”

“You have it all committed to mind?”

 

“Yes and I know what we need.”

 

.To Be Continued

 

Kurai's Korner:

 

Words in the chapter: 3241

 

Ne youkai- Mouse demon

 

Haha I'm lame (because I wrote corner with K).

 

My RESPONSES TO THE READERS:

 

Okay first of all if you are going to flame me then FINE flame me all you fucken want but do it with just cause. DO NOT FLAME ME WITHOUT GIVING ME A GOOD REASON. JUST BECAUSE YOU DO NOT LIKE THE STORY DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO DEGRADE IT IN ITS ENTIRITY!

 

Secondly I purposefully placed in the story summary what pairings to expect. Sesshoumaru and Kagome, Miroku and Sango, Kikyou and Inu-Yasha, therefore if you do not enjoy these pairings then do not read this story. Quite frankly I don't care what Kagome looks like or what species she is, it just leads up to my ending which yes I already know how it will end. The fact that she got screwed over while transforming gives me a better handle on the situation that I will put her in. Mind you the chapter is not the way it was originally, originally Kagome was only a fire maiden but being partial demon gives everything overall a nice twist and irony that you will find out about later.

 

For my other readers thank you for reading and I do hope you have enjoyed the story thus far. As for how Kagome and Sesshoumaru actually bonded it will be much later in the story for as you can already tell they were from the beginning pretty damn close.