InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Trust in a Youkai ❯ Making it Through.... "Don't Leave Me" ( Chapter 22 )

Trust in a Youkai

Chapter 22:

Making it Through… “Don' leave me”

 

 

 

Sesshoumaru was on his way back to the well. He could see it from where he was, only a few more minutes and he would be there. He suddenly stopped in his tracks. Along with the faint scent of magic there was another scent… the scent of blood.

 

“Kagome…” Sesshoumaru ran over to the well and looked down it to see Kagome's necked body clinging to another's. He quickly jumped down and took off his outer shirt, covering Kagome with it.

 

Kagome weakly looked up at him “Sess…houmaru…”

 

Without hesitation Sesshoumaru scooped the two up and jumped out of the well. He gently set them down, moving Kagome to lean against the well. She was covered with so many scents, a few he hand no idea what they were but one, one was the most distinguishable. Arousal, not hers but some one else. He moved the small child out of her arms and she reached for him as he made a small whimpering noise.

 

“It's alright” Sesshoumaru said in a soft voice “He's right next to you.”

 

She managed a small nod.

 

Sesshoumaru wrapped his shirt around her better, blood seeping into the white material. He moved the blood soaked hair out of her face, “What happened?” he asked

 

“He came back…” her voice was weak and forced.

 

“He did all of this?” he continued to ask.

 

She nodded again and looked at Sota “I had to get him out.”

 

“Sota, correct?” He moved over to the child.

 

“Hai, is he alright?” she asked.

 

“No broken bones but he is wounded severely” Sesshoumaru answered. He then moved over to Kagome. “Can you hold him?”

 

“Hai” she nodded and held out her arms.

 

Sesshoumaru set the child in her arms then picked her up as well. A cloud formed under his feet and quickly flew off towards the castle.

 

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Landing at the castle Sesshoumaru walked in and gave the first servant he saw to take Sota to the bathing chambers. As the servant took Sota away Kagome reached out for him, trying to get him back.

 

“It's alright” he said in a soft voice “There just going to bathe him and take care of his wounds.”

 

Kagome nodded and Sesshoumaru headed for his chambers so Kagome could use his private bathing room. All the way to his room the servants stopped and stared wide eyed at Kagome's bruised and bloodied body. Kea walked into the bathing room and went to set Kagome down but she refused to let go.

 

“You need to let go if you want to clean up” Sesshoumaru said. She just clung to him. “I'll have a servant come in and help you bathe.”

 

Her grip on him tightened and she shook her head quickly. “Don't leave me” she whispered.

 

“Alright” he said.

 

Moving over to the small spring Sesshoumaru kicked off his shoes and managed to get his bottom layer shirt off while still holding Kagome. Leaving his hakama (pants) on he slipped into the water bringing Kagome with him. He sat down holding her in his lap letting most of the blood soak off. After a few minutes Sesshoumaru shifted Kagome to look at her.

 

“I'm going to sit you in front of me so I can get the blood out of your hair” he said.

 

“Ok…” was her quiet reply.

 

“Alright” he sat her down in front of him and leaned her back. He began running his fingers through her hair getting the blood and tangles out. Once all the blood was washed out he moved her to sit upright. “I'll leave so you can finish bathing”

 

Kagome quickly grabbed his pant's leg and shook her head. He put a hand over hers and ran his fingers through her hair.

 

“You need to take the shirt off to finish bathing” he said “I don't think you want me here while you do.”

 

“Please” she whispered “Don't go”

 

“Alright, I won't” His voice was soft, a voice he has never used before, not even with Rin. “Help me remove your shirt”

 

Kagome nodded and Sesshoumaru slid the shirt off her shoulders then the rest of the way off. He set the shirt on the side of the spring then grabbed a sponge. Sesshoumaru lightly patted the blood away being careful of her wounds, shaking his head as he did so. He just couldn't believe that this happened if her. If he didn't come back when he did she could have been dead.

 

“The scents began to fade as she bathed. All except one, on that he could still smell. Even though the scent was no longer there he could still smell it, the seed of the creature that has defiled this woman.

 

Kagome turned around and looked at Sesshoumaru. He gave a slight smile and moved some hair away from her eyes. Her face was bruised and cut in numerous places. The rest of her body wasn't in any better shape either. Hopefully she didn't have any broken bones, especially ribs. She tried to smile but ended up throwing her arms around him, crying. Sesshoumaru wrapped his arms around her and sat there, holding her close.

 

While holding Kagome's crying form Sesshoumaru stood and got out of the spring. He walked over to a stand that held a few towels of different sizes. Taking a large towel Sesshoumaru set Kagome down and wrapped the towel around her. The then took another towel including a robe and walked behind a changing screen.

 

He walked out in a white robe and went over to Kagome. Draping another robe over his shoulder Sesshoumaru picked Kagome up and walked out of his room and over to hers.

 

After pulling the sheets back on Kagome's bed Sesshoumaru set her down and took off her towel then put on the robe he brought with him. He moved her to lay down and covered her with the blankets. Kagome fell asleep a few minutes a later. Making sure that everything was alright Sesshoumaru left to go check on Sota.

 

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He could hear the child crying down the hall, crying for his sister. The scent of fear was heavy in the air. Standing outside the door Sesshoumaru could smell it like the child was right there in front of him. Sighing she walked into the room, closing the door behind him.

 

Sota was backed into a corner wearing a large robe, a few servants stood around him, holding bandages trying to clean the boy's wounds.

 

“What is this?” Sesshoumaru asked, his voice raised.

 

The servants froze and turned to look at him.

 

“I told you to clean and bandage his wounds, not to scare him to death and possibly have him make his wounds bigger” he said, his voice still raised.

 

A servant bowed “He would not calm down my Lord.”

 

Sesshoumaru looked at over the child. Sota was huddled in the corner, staring at Sesshoumaru his eyes wide with fear. Tears were streaming down the child's cheeks, his eyes puffy and red from crying.

 

He looked back at the servants “Leave” he growled out.

 

They servants quickly set down the supplies and filed out of the room. Sesshoumaru took a few bandages and a rag off the table. He looked over at Sota and began walking towards him.

 

Sota sunk to the floor trying to get as far away as possible. He closed his eyes hoping that Sesshoumaru would go away if he did. Feeling something lift his arm Sota jumped and opened his eyes.

 

Sesshoumaru was knelt next to him, lightly holding his arm. He was using the rag to clean off the newly formed blood. Stunned Sota just sat there as Sesshoumaru bandaged the wound on his arm. Sesshoumaru glanced at him for a moment then returned to the other cuts on his arm.

 

“I'll take you to see your sister but first I want to bandage the rest of your wounds” he said in a soft voice but not as soft as when he was with Kagome.

 

Sota sniffled “O…ok”

 

Sesshoumaru continued getting the wounds on his other arm. He noticed Sota keeping his head turned away. “I need you to remove the robe so I can finish” he said. Sota sniffled and removed the robe from his shoulders, letting it fall and pool around his feet. Sesshoumaru began with his back and ended with the few wounds on his chest and legs. “You can put the robe back on now” Sesshoumaru said standing up. “Can you walk?”

 

Sota nodded as he put the robe back on.

 

“Then follow me, I will take you to Kagome” he walked over to the door and turned to face Sota. “I'm not going to hurt you, I know Kagome very well.” When Sota didn't budge he sighed. “I'm Inuyasha's brother” he said hoping that would get the childe to go if Kagome had mentioned him before.

 

Sota looked at him and stood. Still a little hesitant he walked over to Sesshoumaru and followed him down the hall.

 

At the door to Kagome's room Sesshoumaru stopped and turned to Sota. “Your sister is sleeping at the moment, I'll take you in to see your but you need to remain quiet.”

 

Sota nodded and Sesshoumaru opened the door. Sesshoumaru led Sota over to Kagome's bed. Sota closed his eyes and looked away upon seeing Kagome's battered and bruised face. Sesshoumaru placed a hand on Sota's shoulder.

 

Sota looked up to Sesshoumaru with watery eyes “Will Kagome be alright?” he asked in a small voice.

 

“She'll be fine” Sesshoumaru answered. “She just needs plenty of rest. I'll let you stay in here with her but notify me the moment she wakes up so I can bandage her wounds” he moved over to the door and pointed to the right “I'll be in my room next door.”

 

“Ok…” Sota said quietly.

 

Sesshoumaru nodded and left. Sota then crawled up on the bed and under the covers moving close to Kagome.

 

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Sesshoumaru walked into his room and let out an annoyed growl. He shouldn't have let her go. He should have realized, should have remembered. She was just so happy to be able to see her family she couldn't deny her the change. Again he growled and walked over to his closet to change. Now he would have to find Rin and inform her of the problem at hand. Well, a fraction of it at least.

 

After changing Sesshoumaru left his room and proceeded to find Rin. Knowing the small child, she would most likely be in the garden. Deciding to try the garden first he took a left down the hall, heading in that direction.

 

 

That's the end of this chapter. Tell me what you think. ^_^