InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpected Allies: Chosen, The Tosusaiga's True Master ❯ Of Mikos and Legends ( Chapter 2 )

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Chapter Two:

Of Mikos, Legends and Fables

Sesshoumaru slammed Inuyasha against the tree again before flicking him across the clearing like a piece of lint. Sango and Miroku landed before them a few moments later. They noticed the blood, the bodies, Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru arguing, but no Kagome.

"Where's Kagome?" Sango asked as Kirara transformed into a cute kitten. Shippou started to cry, the stress of the situation too much for him.

"Naraku attacked us. He kidnapped her."

Shippou started to wail, calling for his surrogate mother pitifully. Sango and Miroku watched in sympathy then were flabbergasted as Sesshoumaru approached the base of the tree. He raised his arm, much as Kagome had done minutes before, and silently beckoned the kitsune to his shoulder. Shippou stared at him in openmouthed awe for a moment; then timidly climbed down, wiping his face on his sleeve. Sesshoumaru reached inside his pants pocket and handed Shippou a handkerchief as he settled on Sesshoumaru's shoulder. Sesshoumaru turned back to the others, his features once again calm.

"What happened?"

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Sango and Miroku moved the camp to their new position as Inuyasha and Shippou explained to the very unhappy taiyoukai what happened to his 'possession'. When they were finished, Sesshoumaru sat cross-legged, a slight frown on his face.

"If I had known how incompetent you were in protecting her Inuyasha, I would have brought her with me instead of allowing her to stay with you."

Inuyasha jumped up, glaring at Sesshoumaru. "What in the hell are you talking about? Of course I can protect her!"

"Is that why I found her surrounded by youkai earlier this afternoon?"

Inuyasha faltered, but recovered quickly. "YOU kissed her! Just what are you trying to do?"

Sesshoumaru closed his eyes and leaned back against a tree, heedful of the kitsune still on his shoulder. "What I want with Kagome is no concern to you."

"No concern!" Inuyasha hollered, startling sleeping birds out of their nests. "Of course it's my concern! She's MINE!"

Sesshoumaru's hand shot out and grabbed the front of Inuyasha's haori. A split second later, Inuyasha was up close and personal with Sesshoumaru's snarling face. Shippou moved to the safety of the above branches.

"Is she?" he demanded, his eyes turning red slightly. "From what I saw three months ago, you are mated to another. As I said, what I do with Kagome is no concern to you."

He unceremoniously shoved Inuyasha back across the campsite. Miroku sat down beside Sango, on the other side of the fighting youkai.

"Excuse me, Sesshoumaru-sama," Miroku interrupted. Sesshoumaru resumed his position against the tree, and Shippou returned to his shoulder. Miroku took this as a cue to continue.

"Not to dwarf the seriousness of Kagome's kidnapping, but what I've wondered about is the awaking of her powers. It seems that she has changed since her three weeks with you. What happened, if I may ask?"

Sesshoumaru sighed, then related to them the events at the miko village, leaving out him being a slave, Rin, and her dream. He didn't want them to know he had such a link with her yet and felt Kagome's dream was personal. Miroku nodded his head in concentration when Sesshoumaru finished.

"So the feathers that were there when she fought this afternoon were there when she defeated the mikos. That is strange indeed." Miroku added more wood to the fire, then sat down beside Sango. He smiled at her when her fist balled up, a silent signal that he wasn't going to try anything for the moment.

"I've never heard of a miko's power manifesting in such a way. It's almost an elemental power, with the ability to purify as an added bonus. The feathers are another mystery. Why would a miko use feathers?" Miroku scratched his eyebrow thoughtfully. "The only creature I know of is only in fables."

"What fable, Miroku?" Shippou asked drowsily. Whether Sesshoumaru realized it or not, his tail was rather comfortable and Shippou was slowly relaxing against the youkai lord. Shippou rubbed his eyes as Miroku explained.

"Well, there is a fable I was once told as a child. It was about a bird of some sort. It was white as snow and it saved the life of a mortal woman that turned out to be one of the Fates. Anyway, its said that when it attacks, it leaves white feathers in its wake."

"I have heard of such a creature," Sesshoumaru interjected. "It is said to live as long as youkai, if not longer, but walks in the world of humans. The creature is, as you said, a mere fable. Kagome is human."

"When did you start calling her by her name?" Inuyasha asked. Just as Sesshoumaru was going to answer, Shorin landed beside him. She bowed before him and the others before speaking.

"Forgive me, my lord, but there is trouble at the castle."

Sesshoumaru stood and motioned the others to do so as well. "Follow us. I expect the neoyoukai can keep up."

Sesshoumaru and Shorin disappeared in the treetops above, leaving Inuyasha and the others to follow. Sango and Miroku caught up with Sesshoumaru soon after, with Inuyasha running along the forest floor below. When they reached Sesshoumaru's fortress minutes later, they're eyes widened in horror.

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SF: Well, people, Kagome is the only one with me today.

Kagome: Yeah, I stayed behind. Everyone else is at the club.

SF: Right, so maybe things might go smoother than last time.

Kagome: Let's hope so.

SF: Let's get this over with before the peace is ruined. The preview isn't below because you're supposed to push the purple button. The responses and the recommendation for the week are below.

RECOMMENDATION: Cry Me a River by Moonlight Cresendo

This is a really funny story! It's an AU about Sesshoumaru and Kagome set in the 21st century. Sesshoumaru wants Kagome's father's company, but to get it he has to marry Kagome. I suck at summaries people, like you don't already know. Trust me, this is a good one, recommended to me by our very own Sesshyangel. Everyone glomp Sesshyangel for this jewel and read 'Cry Me a River'. Make sure to leave a review so she can update.

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