InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Trust in a Youkai ❯ Staying Strong ( Chapter 40 )

 

Trust in a Youkai

Chapter 40:

Staying Strong

 

 

Dante walked into his room and flopped down, face first onto the bed. Erika gently picked up Itaru and walked over to the bed. Sota was still laying on the cot. He finally started to talk again but usually stayed to himself. Every once in a while Erika would sit by him and talk, even if Sota never answered back she talked to him. She always said that no one should be let alone. And so, while she was taking care of Itaru she took it upon herself and Sota as well.

 

Erika sat down and placed a hand on his shoulder “What's wrong?”

 

“Two days…” Dante mumbled into the blanket.

 

“Two days?” Erika asked confused.

 

“Two says” Dante repeated “Two days and we lost contact with Lord Sesshoumaru, Lady Kagome and Rin have yet to be found, and I'm about to strangle Lord Gram. Lady Yoko is the only one keeping me from it.”

 

“Don't worry” Erika said “You even said so yourself that Lord Sesshoumaru won't send a report everyday and you know that the poor bird can't fly here and back to him every day.”

 

“Hai, I know” Dante sighed and rolled over to his back “How's Sota?” he asked quietly.

 

“He's doing better” Erika answered “He's talking more and eating.”

 

“That's good” he looked at Itaru and waved to him slightly.

 

“Yes, it is” Erika smiled “Now, take Itaru” she shifted the child and set him on Dante's chest “I'm going for a walk then to get food for everyone.”

 

Dante looked at Itaru who smiled and stared back. He smiled and waved at the child who in turn reached up and yanked on a piece of his hair “Ow” Dante quickly pulled his hair away from the child's grasp “Why does he have to like my hair so much?”

 

“Because” Erika said as she opened the door “He doesn't get to see you very much since your always so busy. Now play with your son, he misses you.” She smiled and walked out, closing the door behind her.

 

Dante looked at Sota who was laying on his bed, looking back at him “I don't suppose that you want to help do you?”

 

Sota sat up and looked at the two “He's happy with you just holding him.”

 

“Then why does he have to pull my hair so much?” Dante asked, moving the child's hand away from his hair.

 

“Because he wants your attention” Sota said “He never sees you and you are his dad”

 

“I know, I know” Dante sighed “I'm just really busy, I have a lot of work to do.”

 

“Then take him with you, there's really no reason to leave him here with Erika all the time” Sota continued.

 

Dante nodded and sighed `Great… I'm being scolded by a kid…'

 

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The small fire let off just enough light to cover the tiny camp. Sesshoumaru silently sat by the fire, his boa laid out close by as a bed. On a low tree branch a small flacon was perched, waiting for the meet it's master would soon feed him when it was skinned. Once Sesshoumaru was done skinning the rabbit that he had caught he tore off a piece of the raw meet and threw it to the falcon. The falcon squawked and flew down from it's perch to catch the meat in mid air.

 

Placing the rest of the meet on a stick Sesshoumaru placed the stick to lean over the fire. When he was sure that it would stay he laid back and looked up at the sky. Many stars were out and they shined beautifully. It looked like it did that night when he found Kagome in the garden. He had to find her, that's all there was to it. Naraku's castle was harder to find then he thought it would be. He must have a barrier placed around his castle, hiding him from everyone on the outside. Naraku was good at hiding, which is what he does best. Sesshoumaru growled to himself, Naraku was nothing but a coward, hiding behind other people and his barriers. That would be his down fall yet.

 

Once the food was ready Sesshoumaru quietly are then laid down. First he would take a small nap to get some energy back then he would send word on what he had so far. After that, he would find Kagome and Rin, he couldn't wait any longer. The two had to be found before it was too late.

 

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Kagome sat in her room which she labeled a cell since she had to share with Akira. She sat there in a new kimono that she wasn't to thrilled to be wearing. Akira had requested that she wore it and she did, only because she couldn't forget the promise about Rin that was made. She knew who he was, what he could do, that when he made a promise he would always keep it. There was just no way to beat him. She watched as Akira stood up from his desk, setting down a sheep of paper.

 

Akira walked over to Kagome and smirked “I see you still haven't changed back to your human form.”

 

“Maybe it's because I'm waiting for you to let your guard down” Kagome said.

 

Akira laughed “We'll see about that” he moved in front of her “You haven't even bothered to see what you look like.”

 

“I don't care what I look like” Kagome glared.

 

Chuckling Akira moved Kagome to stand and walked her over to a floor length mirror. Kagome glared at Akira one more time then looked in the mirror. When she did her eyes widened slightly at what she saw before her. It was her but then, she looked so different. Her hair was much longer then usual, how she didn't notice it before was beyond her. Not only was her hair longer but silver streaks were added to it. Slowly she brought her hand up and touched the mark on her forehead. It was all true, she couldn't believe that she was actually a demon. She knew that her senses had been heightened but never really paid attention to it. Now that she actually looked at herself she noticed the different things. Noticing her clawed hands she held them out in front of her, they were longer and sharp, able to easily tear someone's flesh.

 

Akira leaned down and whispered in her ear “This is who you really are.”

 

Kagome stared at her form in the mirror. She had to admit that she was beautiful, more so then when he looks human. She looked down, seeing how the kimono fit her. When he looked back into the mirror she could see Akira looking at her, hungrily taking in her figure. She turned around and glared at him causing him to chuckle.

 

“I don't find any of this funny” Kagome's glare hardened.

 

“You are impressed by the way you look” Akira said “And I must admit that you have a very nice body.”

 

Kagome brought her hand up and went to slap Akira only to have him catch her wrist. She pulled to get him to let go but only succeeded in having him tighten his grip “Let go.”

 

“You know” Akira said looking at Kagome's hand “You could be punished for this.”

 

Kagome growled slightly, not backing down this time. She wasn't going to let him win without a fight. “I said, let me go” using her demon speed she brought her other hand up and slapped Akira across the face, scratching him with her claws in the process.

 

Akira touched his cheek then looked at his hand to see blood, his own blood. He growled and looked at Kagome “That was a bold move girl.”

 

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Rin sat on her bed crying with her knees pulled up to her chest. Caroli quietly put away the clothes that were given to her for Rin then sat down on the bed. Ever since they were brought to the room Rin has been crying. Though the child's crying has slowed down to a quiet sniffle it was still enough to make Caroli worry.

 

“Don't cry Lady Rin” Caroli spoke softly “You can still see Lady Kagome.”

 

“I want… my mommy…” Rin sniffled.

 

“I know… but you'll get to see her soon” Caroli said and pulled Rin into her lap “You should be in bed.”

 

Rin shook her head “I'm not tired.”

 

“But it's late and you need your rest” Caroli said softly.

 

Rin shifted in Caroli's lap curled up against her. Caroli smiled and laid back, letting Rin lay on top of her. If Rin slept she wouldn't have to worry about Kagome or anything else. She grabbed a blanket and gently wrapped Rin in it. She smiled lightly when Rin mumbled as she fell asleep. Deciding to stay where she was so she wouldn't wake Rin Caroli closed her eyes and fell asleep as well.

 

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Sesshoumaru ran through the forest as fast as he could, jumping over fallen trees and ditches. He could smell him, he could smell Naraku along with the scent of magic. They were close, Kagome was close as well as Rin. Nothing could stop him now, not when he was so close to them. He was about to jump across another ditch when he suddenly stopped, dodging an arrow. Quickly he pulled out Toukijin and looked around, figures that he would be attacked when he got close enough to the castle. Now he would just have to fight his way through anything that came his way.

 

Though his sight was perfect and he could easily see everything around him he still wished that it was daylight, it would make things a little easier for him. Hearing the whistle of another arrow flying through the air he jumped back, dodging the arrow and letting it his the tree beside him. There were more then one, he could smell them. He smirked, getting ready to spill the blood of the one's who dared to attack him. No one would stand in his way tonight.

 

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Kagome quickly sat up in bed then winced at the pain in her side. Holding her side she brought her knees up to her chest and began to cry. It was that dream again. She just wanted it to go away “Sesshoumaru” she cried.

 

That dram just wouldn't leave her alone, it followed her every where she went. She was about to lay back down when a hand gently touched her shoulder causing her to jump. Startled she looked at her shoulder to see a clawed hand with two streaks wrapping around the wrist. She followed the arm back to it's owner and gasped.

 

“Sesshoumaru…” she stared at the form in front of her.

 

Sesshoumaru sat next to her, his hand gently placed on her shoulder. Kagome looked at Sesshoumaru's unclothed chest then looked up into his eyes. He looked at her and gave one of his rare smiles. Kagome smiled and latched around his waits, crying. Sesshoumaru lightly wrapped his arms around her.

 

“You were having a bad dream” he said softly.

 

“I'm so glad you're here” Kagome cried “Was… it all a dream?”

 

“Was what all a dream?” Sesshoumaru asked looking down at Kagome.

 

“Everything, Akira…” she looked away slightly “The hitting.”

 

Sesshoumaru moved Kagome to look at him “Everything is fine.”

 

Kagome nodded “Yea.”

 

Slowly Sesshoumaru moved down and captured Kagome's lips in a soft and gentle kiss. Kagome's eyes widened slightly for a moment before she relaxed into the kiss. As he deepened the kiss Sesshoumaru moved Kagome to lie down and moved and moved over her. Kagome broke the kiss and looked at Sesshoumaru.

 

“Sesshoumaru… I” she started.

 

“Shhh…” Sesshoumaru put a finger to her lips quieting her “It's alright.”

 

He leaned down and kissed her again, resting his hand on her hip. Kagome closed her eyes and returned the kiss. It was Sesshoumaru, he was there with her, there was nothing to be worried about. But then… if he was Sesshoumaru, why did it feel so odd? Why did he feel so different to her? Sesshoumaru moved and began kissing down her neck. Kagome moved her head to the side slightly, a confused look in her eyes. Something just didn't feel right. She jumped slightly when she felt the tie to her kimono being pulled untied.

 

“Sesshoumaru” Se said quietly “I…I don't.”

 

Sesshoumaru looked up at her “Relax” he slid his hand into her kimono.

 

Kagome shifted uncomfortably “You said when I was ready… I'm not ready” she jumped when she felt his clawed hand cup her breast. “Sesshoumaru…”

 

She was cut off bye Sesshoumaru as he kissed her. A few moments later her kimono was completely untied and Sesshoumaru was slowly kissing down her jaw to her collar bone. His hand was at her hip, slowly moving down while his other hand stayed at her breast. Kagome tightly closed her eyes when he reached her collar bone and began to move further down. It didn't feel right, it didn't feel like Sesshoumaru. He didn't act like the Sesshoumaru she knew. She didn't like it, some how his touches and movements felt familiar to her. For some reason they seemed like… suddenly her eyes widened, It wasn't Sesshoumaru!

 

 

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