InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Under a Crimson Sky ❯ Confrontations ( Chapter 10 )

A/N: (Applause…90 reviews!) Hey everyone! Glad to see you're enjoying the fic so far, for the most part. I'm having a blast writing it! Just a few things….I'm going on a little vacation this week to Newfoundland to visit some friends so there won't be any updating for a bit. Another thing….I had some requests for lemons in the last chappy and am kinda still contemplating whether I should do that…if I do I have to change the rating for sure…but for now I'm content with some PG rated romance. Unless I get a lot of requests to change my mind from all those miroku readers out there…LoL…just kidding!!! Demo… a little warning though…there is a little tinge of lemon in this chapter. It's not graphic and I believe it's tasteful…well I guess you guys will all form your own opinions soon. Now onto the reading…..= )

Confrontations

He gently slid the delicate shoji door open, quivering in fear with every cautious step. He humbly knelt the required distance away from the ominous figure before him. Naraku sat cross-legged on a tatami mat of the highest quality, adorned in the finest raw silks the imports of China had to offer, raven black hair flowing freely to his waist. Eyes the shade of scarlet were momentarily drawn to the kneeling spy before him, who at the moment appeared to be more intent on shaking violently than paying homage to his master.

"Vassal, speak! What have you learned since your last report?" The hanyou's facial expression appeared indifferent, yet his eyes burned with interest.

"Nar…Naraku-sama…it has been 2 days since we last spoke and I have traveled many ri in search for the inu hanyou and miko. I am pleased to say I have not been detected thus far, they had no idea they were being watched…"

"Enough with the pleasantries GET ON WITH IT! What have you learnedspy?

He tittered under the hanyou's powerful gaze, stuttered, and began to relay his information more quickly and concisely, desperately trying to appease his master.

"Kikyo-sama has completed her task, she lured the inu hanyou into your trap, and he is now under your control. As long as she is with him, he remains under your spell…with each passing hour he is falling ever more into your grasp my lord." his shaken speech was cut off by his master's furious voice.

"Insolent fool!!! You think I do not know thefull implications of my spell! Do not try to pacify me with your imprudent remarks! Now, have they or have they not retrieved the Shikon no Tama yet?" his face was contorted in annoyance.

"Gomen nasai, gomen nasai, gomen nasai…" The spy was on the verge of a complete nervous breakdown as he feverishly continued to bow in clemency.

"The..they are on their way to the wolf youkai's den as we speak, where the reincarnation currently resides. So sorry master for my insolence, I am not worthy…onegai…please have mercy…I did not presume to…."

His eyes opened wide in terror, his body slumped, his skull hitting the hard wooden floor. A stream of crimson gushed from the fatal wound, snaking its way dangerously close to the tatami where Naraku sat, untouched. The unmerciful hanyou retracted his claws which a moment before tore through the unfortunate spy's neck, ripping the jugular into shreds. Two maids discreetly rushed in, both bowing several times to their master before proceeding. One dragged the fresh corpse away for the guards to dispose of. She scrubbed the blood which stained the polished wooden floor, desperately trying to save the expensive mat. The other, brought in a tray laden with a beautifully painted porcelain teapot and cup and began making Naraku cha while he wiped his hands off with a cloth soaked in cool scented water.

"Yessss…..everything is going according to plan! The Inu-Yasha will lay waste to that pathetic reincarnation and the wolf. Kikyo will then fuse the remaining shards and make the Shikon no Tama whole. Soon I will have my precious jewel, Kikyo's servitude, and Inu-Yasha at my beckoning. I will at long last be the most powerful youkai in all the lands of Nippon...

The two maids cringed at the sound of the sudden laughter which erupted from their master's lips….looks of foreboding laced across their tired frightened faces.

The rigid muscles in the hayou's legs screamed with relief as he neared the entrance of the wolf youkai's den, slowing his pace. Kikyo pursed her thighs together signaling for him to veer off the path and into the wood adjacent to the mouth of the cave. She was cautious of her vulnerable human body. She didn't stir until ensuring she was well hidden in the protection of the wood, a safe distance away from the patrol circling the well guarded den. She gracefully slid off Inu-Yasha's back and began chanting in inaudible monotonous tones, waves of pink energy lashing out at the darkened sky from the miko.

"Hai, is it done. The guards are indisposed for the time being. We shouldn't run into any distractions while we complete our task. Come, Inu-Yasha it is time for a little reunion with my wretched reincarnation." She checked the supply of arrows in her pack, and mounted Inu-Yasha's back once more.

The wolf prince was writhing in ecstasy as he mounted her. He neared his peak, hardly doubting if it was real, believing it to be just another fruitless dream. He loved her soft and slow, knowing it was her first time. Her back arched, fingernails lightly biting at his shoulder. He grinned and pushed harder as she reached her peak, moaning in pleasure. Sweat glistened off their bodies as they lay in rapture, breathing hard, unaware of the figure standing at the foot of their bed concealed in the shadows.

Kikyo hid close to the entrance from viewing distance, not wanting to divulge her return just yet. She watched him and noted his stance, his body unmoving yet his hands were clenched in fury. His bangs covered his eyes but she could tell his flawless face was contorted in fury.

Nani? Naze…why is he reacting this way? He no longer should have feelings for her…I blocked his memories. Why is he acting….jelous?

Before she could register what was happening she saw the hanyou jump from the shadows and tear his claws through the unsuspecting wolf yokai, who at the moment didn't pick up his scent until it was too late. Kagome in a spilt-second reaction threw her body on top of his, shielding his damaged form from a second attack. Inu-Yasha was going in for the kill, but his hands stopped in mid air as he watched the cause of his jealousy shield her lover.

"Ka..Kagome…" was all he could muster, amber eyes opened in upset.

His voice was void of emotion, but the fire in his eyes said it all. Kikyo burst forth from her hiding place and placed an icy hand on the back of his neck, allowing her power to course through, subduing him once more.

Kagome's eyes opened wide in shock as she watched Kikyo run out of the shadows and embrace Inu-Yasha.

"Demo….you..you...were in hell?" How? Why? This isn't real…." Kagome muttered almost inaudibly.

A faint smile wickedly crept across the miko's face as she watched Inu-Yasha conform to her will. An eerie laugher pierced the air at the remarks of the distraught and confused girl lying before her.

"Hai…this is real whether you choose to believe it or not. Hmmm…I see Inu-Yasha had some fun with your wolf….now it's my turn with you."

Kagome unabashed at her nakedness slowly rose to her feet, Kouga's dagger held in her hand, the blade's length hidden behind her wrist. Kikyo pushed past Inu-Yasha and slowly neared her reincarnation, a look of amusement in her chestnut brown eyes. Kikyo's hand reached, attempting to snatch the jewel around Kagome's neck, and suddenly screamed out in agony. Kagome had slashed the dagger along the fallen miko's bared arm, deep but not deep enough to pierce the vein.

"Wretched girl……You will PAY for what you have done!!!!!!!" screamed the bleeding figure grasping the torn flesh of her arm in pain.

Inu-Yasha walked towards Kagome's shaken form and silently ran a claw between her breasts, leaving a line of red in its wake, then tearing the necklace from her neck. Kagome was in stunned, unable to register what was happening in order to react. She ran her fingers along the fresh cut running along her chest unconsciously and fell to her knees. Inu-Yasha took this as his time to leave. He ripped a piece of cloth from the sleeve of his haori and wrapped up Kikyo's arm, swiftly scooping her up and running out to face the dawn.

Kagome's senses partially returned at the sound of the wolf youkai's groans. She ran to her daisy-yellow knapsack, feverishly gathered her medicinal supplies, and set to work…her mind still in a state of shock…

A/N: You know the drill…..; )

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