InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Trust in a Youkai ❯ Hiding ( Chapter 35 )

 

Trust in a Youkai

Chapter: 35

Hiding

 

Sesshoumaru was finally asleep, after hours of trying he was finally able to fall sleep. Kagome was peacefully sleeping with Sota and Rin curled up on each side of her. The rain continued to lightly fall but the lightning and thunder stopped early that morning. They continued to quietly sleep until there was a panicked knock on the door. Kagome and Sesshoumaru quickly sat up as the knocks continued to come.

 

The two both got out of be and walked over to the door. Sesshoumaru carefully opened the door to reveal Dante. Sesshoumaru wrinkled his nose slightly when the scent of blood hit him. Dante stood in front of them with a worried look on his face. The front of his shirt was stained with spots of blood that were not his own.

 

"Dante, what happened, are you alright?" Kagome moved over to Dante.

 

"My wife, she needs help" Dante said.

 

"Alright" Sesshoumaru walked back into his room and quickly put a shirt on.

 

Dante hurried down the hall with Sesshoumaru. Kagome followed behind not even bothering to put a robe over her yukata.

 

In the room maids ere gathered around the bed were Erika lay carefully going over and bandaging her wounds. Another maid was tending to the baby by taking off the child's damp clothes and wrapping him in a blanket. As the maids were finishing up with Erika they took off her wet clothes and covered her with several blankets.

 

When the three came into the room the maids had just finished with Erika. Dante hurried over to Erika and sat down next to her. Sesshoumaru and Kagome walked over to the edge of her bed.

 

A maid walked over to Sesshoumaru and bowed “Lady Erika is sleeping. We cleaned and wrapped her wounds.”

 

“Alright” Sesshoumaru said “How bad are her wounds?”

 

“A few are deep and she will need a lot of rest but they should heal without scaring.” the maid answered.

 

“Good” Sesshoumaru looked at the maid who was holding the baby “How's the child?”

 

“The child was unharmed and he should not catch a cold” the maid answered.

 

“Very well, I want a room prepared for Dante and Erika along with their child” Sesshoumaru ordered.

 

“Yes my Lord” the maid bowed and hurried off.

 

“Dante” Kagome said “Do you know who did this?”

 

“Hai” Dante sighed “It was Sano… it was also Erwin.”

 

“What?” Kagome asked thoroughly confused.

 

“Explain” Sesshoumaru said.

 

“Sano and Erwin are one in the same” Dante looked up at Sesshoumaru “He's a shape shifter, he tricked us.”

 

Kagome stood there in shock while Sesshoumaru growled “So… we had the enemy working for us?” Kagome asked quietly.

 

“Hai” Dante stood up “Why do you think that every time Sano showed up for some reason Erwin was gone?”

 

“I never thought about that” Kagome said.

 

“I knew something there was something different about him” Sesshoumaru growled out.

 

“Forgive me Lord Sesshoumaru” Dante bowed “I should have inspected him myself rather then having another guard do it.”

 

“It is not your fault” Sesshoumaru said then looked at Kagome “I want you and the kids to stay inside today, it is still raining and I do not thing it is safe after this.”

 

“Alright” Kagome said “I'll find something for them to do inside then.”

 

Sesshoumaru nodded then turned to Dante “Once a room is prepared I want you and Erika to rest. The maid will take care of Itaru.”

 

“We will” Dante said then sat next to Erika.

 

After making sure that the maid will take care of Dante's child so he and his mate could rest Sesshoumaru had Kagome go back to their room. It was still early in the morning and Kagome still needed some sleep. Sesshoumaru however, had a lot to do around the castle. He wanted the guards to be doubled and he had to find out what was going on.

 

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Kagome walked into the room and laid down between the kids with a sigh. The whole time the enemy was with them, he played them all for fools. She looked at the kids as they curled next to her. The kids, they were alone with him all the time. Her eyes widened realizing this and held them close. He could have hurt them any time he wanted. The thing that bothered her the most was why he didn't do anything, what was he trying to do? She closed her eyes and sighed. Erika was hurt because of him too. Sighing again Kagome pulled the covers over her. Maybe some sleep would help clear her mind.

 

Sesshoumaru on the other hand was not going to get some sleep any time soon. He had to find out what was going on, the guards still had to be doubled, along with many other things that he didn't want to do. Nothing could help him understand how he let his guard slip and let an enemy in his home. A shape shifter none the less, they were sneaky was well as deadly. Not many of them were around but the ones that were should never be trusted. He walked down the hall to his room, he needed to change his clothes and put his armor on. The guards had to be inspected and orders had to be given out. This was not what he wanted to do today, it was still raining and all he wanted to do was relax.

 

Quietly he opened the door to his room and walked in. he looked over that the bed to see Rin curled up in front of Kagome and Sota curled behind her. Smiling lightly he moved over to the closet and pulled out a set of black clothing. He walked behind the changing screen.

 

When he was done Sesshoumaru moved over to the bed. He leaned over Rin to Kagome and gently kissed her head. Kagome shifted and pulled the covers closer to her. Standing up he headed out the door and to his study. There was much to be done around the castle.

 

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Kagome sat in her room with Rin and Sota. They couldn't go outside due to it still raining and Sesshoumaru said not to. Since they didn't feel like doing anything else they just stayed in the room. Sota and Rin played on the floor while Kagome sat on the bed, reading a new book from the library. Kagome looked up and smiled when Rin squealed. Rin ran over to her and jumped on the bed. Sota went to follow but stopped when the door suddenly opened and Dante hurried in.

 

All three of then looked up at him and he hurried over to Kagome. “What's wrong?” Kagome set her book down.

 

“Hurry, we must go” Dante said slightly out of breath. “You and the kids need to get to a safer area.”

 

“Alright” Kagome stood up “Rin, come here. Dante, take Sota for me.”

 

Rin moved over to Kagome and she picked her up. Dante hurried over to Sota and picked up as well. The two then hurried down the hall.

 

“Where are we going?” Rin asked

 

“Were playing a game Rin, but you need to be really quiet” Kagome said. Rin nodded and held tighter to Kagome.

 

Dante slowed down and held his hand out for Kagome to do the dame. Staying close to the wall Dante peered around the corner to see a group of Naraku's demons searching the rooms and hallway. Cursing to himself Dante turned to look at Kagome.

 

“The castle has been raided” Dante whispered.

 

“What about Sesshoumaru?” Kagome whispered, panic obvious in her voice.

 

“He's with the guards… fighting” Dante hesitantly answered.

 

“I have to go help them…” Dante had to put a hand over her mouth to quiet her.

 

“I was given strict orders to get you, the kids, and my wife to the safe room” Dante said.

 

Kagome hesitated but nodded. Dante took Kagome's hand and motioned for them to be quiet. He looked down the hall again and waited for their chance. Once the demons were looking in another direction he ran across the hall pulling Kagome behind him. Just a little bit further and they would be safe, they just had to get there without being seen by one of Naraku's demons.

 

A few minutes later they arrived at a large painting. Dante reached up and touched part of the painting. Kagome stared wide eyed as the painting disappeared to reveal a pair of double doors. He unlocked the door with a pair of keys hanging at his hip.

 

“Erika is already in here” Dane said as he opened the door.

 

“Alright” Kagome set Rin down “What happens if someone gets in here?”

 

“I'll tell you once we get inside” Dante said as he ushered the three into a dark hallway.

 

Dante closed the door and locked it then led them down the hallway to another locked door. He opened the door and let them in. Kagome walked in holding both Rin's and Sota's hand. One side of the room looked like a bedroom while the other side looked like a plain room with couches, chairs, and tables. Kagome looked around the room to see Erika lying on the bed with Itaru. She kneeled down to look at Rin and Sota.

 

“Why don't you go over to Erika and keep her company” she said softly.

 

“Alright” Sota said taking Rin's hand. He then led her over to the bed where Erika was laying.

 

Kagome turned to Dante who was locking the door “What if they get in here?” her question came again.

 

“Its unlikely that will happen” Dante turned to look at Kagome “But if it does there is a smaller room, though I'm not sure how many people can fit in there.”

 

“I hope that doesn't happen” Kagome looked at the door.

 

“We will be fine in here” Dante placed a hand on her shoulder “Go sit down and relax a little.”

 

“But what about Sesshoumaru? He's still out there” Kagome said with a worried look.

 

“Lord Sesshoumaru will be fine” Dante assured her as he lead her over to a large couch “He's strong, he can take care of himself.”

 

Kagome nodded as she sat down “I'm just worried about him.”

 

“I know, and that's alright” Dante grabbed a blanket off the back of the couch “I'm worried too.”

 

Kagome laid down on the couch as Dante covered with the blanket. Dante was right, Sesshoumaru was strong and could take care of himself. She shouldn't worry as much as she did but she couldn't help it. That dram of hers kept coming back, that's all she could think about. Nothing could make it go away; she always ended up thinking about it. Yawing slightly she pulled the covers closer.

 

“I'll watch Sota and Rin for you” Dante said quietly.

 

Waiting until Kagome was comfortable Dante moved over to Erika and the kids. Rin and Sota sat on the bed looking at Itaru. Sota smiled at Itaru playfully grabbed his finger. Dante sat next to Erika and smiled.

 

“Is Kagome alright?” Erika asked looking up at Dante.

 

“She's fine, just worried” Dante answered “She's resting on the couch.”

 

Erika leaned against Dante closing her eyes. Hopefully everything would be over soon and everything will get back to normal.

 

 

Well, I hoped you liked it. ^_^