InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Unexpected mates ❯ Gaurdians? ( Chapter 4 )

YAY! I gots another chappie up! and its pretty long too. Sorry if i've missed any spelling errors, Anime Wench proof read it, but there might be some. This chappie is also a little longer and i've introduced some new characters. Let me know wat u think of them!

(still dont own Inuyasha.....however, i have a plan to get sesshomaru...still workin on it..tee hee) Enjoy!

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Sesshomaru stood still behind his desk, listening to Kagome's fading footsteps down the hall. His Youkai screamed for him to go to her, to claim her as his own. But his rational mind was battling that thought with all of his will.
'Go! Now! Make her yours!' the youkai in his mind screamed.
'She's human!' his rational mind protested, silently adding, 'And I will not take her by force.'
Sesshomaru tried to calm down, but her scent in the room was driving him mad. 'I have to get out of here.' his rational part stated. He realized he had his eyes shut and opened them, staring at the book case he was facing. He tried to take shallow breathes so he did not inhale the scent that lingered in the room. Making sure he had control over his body, he slowly turned towards the door Kagome had disappeared out of moments before.
He could hear his blood pumping in his ears, drowing out any and all sound. 'I must get out of here. I must get out of here.' He tried to stay focused. He took a tightly controled step from behind his desk, slowly, pain-stakingly making his way towards the open door that was calling him.
His Youkai blood still screamed through his veins, fighting for control. Realizing he might not make it, he thought of a different plan."Kari." he barely growled before the Gaurdian appeared in the doorway.

Kari took one look at Sesshomaru and instantly knew something was wrong. His eyes went from red to gold quickly, then back again. His clawed hands were clasped in fists, silently dripping blood as his nails dug into his palms.
"Y-y-yes, my Lord..." Kari stated, hugging her wings instinctivly close. She had never seen him like this, after all the years of serving him and fighting along with him. Never had he seemed so...wild.

"Find....Kagome....remove...her....Take....her....into. ...the....forest...." Sesshomaru growled out, taking a deep breath in between each word. She opened her mouth to ask why. His patience shattered. "NOW!" he barked. Kari jumped at the shouted command.
"Yes, my Lord." Kari quickly and gracefully turned, shutting the door and fled to Kagome's room, using her demon speed. 'What have you done to him, Kagome?' Kari thought, throwing the door opened.

Kagome had fled from the study, still feeling Sesshomaru's rough kiss on her lips. She had seen that look in his eyes and was honestly afraid. 'What happened? Did he really kiss me?' Those were some of her confused thoughts, but one sounded louder. 'Why?' She could hear her heart pounding in her ears. She threw her door open, slaming it shut behind her. She quickly crawled on the big bed and clutched her knees to herself, rocking steadily.
That was the position Kari found her in when she flung open the oak door, hearing it bang against the wall. Kagome took one look at Kari and knew this wasn't good. "We must leave. Don't speak until we are gone." Kari's hard gaze waited for confirmation. Kagome mearly nodded. In a blink of an eye, Kari grasped ahold of Kagome, lifting her up and tossing her over her shoulder. Kari sprinted to the balcony and jumped into the night air, her golden wings spreading out, catching the cool breeze.
Kagome clutched onto Kari's uniform, eyes wide at the height they were accumulating. She could feel Kari's arm holding her in place, but from her angel it looked as though she could fall any time.
They flew over the stunning palace and out across the expansive forest. A million questions buzzed through Kagome's head, but remembered Kari's warning to stay quiet.
After flying for what seemed like hours, Kari shifted her wings, allowing them to slowly spiral down into the forest. After landing smoothly, she lifted Kagome up and stood her on her feet.
Kagome glanced at Kari's expression, hoping to find comfort. She found a stone wall. Kari's gaze was hard, almost angry. Her green eyes flashed, holding Kagome's gaze. Kagome was not looking at a servent, she was looking at a warrior, a fighter.
"What happened?" Kari's soft voice shattered the silence they had been standing in. Her voice carried authority.
Kagome tried to look away, but couldn't. "Sesshomaru...he...well...kissed me." Kagome squeeked out. She was relieved when Kari began to loosen up at that.
"And then?" Kari pressed, still holding Kagome's brown eyes in her fiery gaze.
"He...told me to leave."Kagome answered, trying to think of anything else she could offer to the hawk demoness.
"That's it?" Kari stated, hands on her hips. 'What could have caused Lord Sesshomaru to act like that? And a kiss! I never knew my Lord would do such a thing!' Kari thought, her face showing nothing.
"That's it. What's wrong? Did something happen?" Kagome pressed, slightly worried.
"Something happened alright." Kari grumbled, breaking the hold she had on Kagome's gaze. Kari took a deep breath and began to pace, mumbling to herself. Kagome only caught parts of it. "I can't believe.....Lord Sesshomaru.....how long do I wait......What now?...."
Kagome tried to peice things together, but failed to understand what the Youkai in front of her was talking about.
"Kari?" Kagome asked tentivly. Not recieving an answer, she said louder, "Kari!"
"What!?" the hawk demoness snapped, then quickly recovered her compose. "Yes, Kagome?" Kari watched as Kagome flinched slightly.
"What's wrong with Sesshomaru?" Kagome muttered, glancing away. Kari took a deep breath and prayed she would be able to handle the girl with patience.
"I'm not quite sure what is wrong with my Lord. But I have an idea. I will not speak more of the matter." Kari replied simply.
Kagome nodded her understanding then asked a different question. "You're not a servent, are you?" After what had just happened, Kagome knew that Kari was more then a servent.
Kari debated about telling her the truth, but in the end decided she should tell her. "No, I am not. I am what is known as a Gaurdian." Kari stated, seeing the confusion clearly plastered across Kagome's face.
"A Gaurdian?"
Kari stood in a relaxed stance, folding her wings close to her. "Yes. A Gaurdian is like a body gaurd, or general, a mix between the two. I protect Lord Sesshomaru, even though he rarly needs it, and I protect his territories when he leaves. He has three Gardians. Me, Roku, and Reshki."
Kagome forgot all about the incident earlier and instead became intrested. "Who's Roku and Reshki? Why haven't I seen them since I have been at the palace?"
Kari smiled at the girls curiousity. "Roku is a tiger demon. He is currently on a mission Lord Sesshomaru has set him on. Reshki is his younger brother, only Reshki is a panther demon. He has partol duties this week, since Lord Sesshomaru has been so busy with....other things."
Kagome slipped down into a sitting position at the mention of Sesshomaru. "Kari....Did I do something wrong?" she whispered. Kari looked down, stunned at the words the miko had uttered. Kari kneeled down in front of her.
"Kagome...you did nothing wrong. Sesshomaru wanted you out because he didn't want to do anything wrong. You have no idea what went on, do you?" Kari stated, placing her arms to rest on her knees.
Kagome simply shook her head, looking at the Youkai kneeling before her. She saw Kari smile sadly, then mumbled, "Its not my place to say anything. Just trust me, you didn't do anything wrong."
"Then why did he...." Kagome blushed, but finished her sentence. "Why did he...stop then?" Kari jerked back in surprise. That was the last thing she thought the human would utter.
"Ah...well...I can't answer that question. Perhaps...you can ask him when we return." Kari stuttered, getting over her shock at that question.
"Ok." Kagome whispered, then yawned.
Kari stood saying, "Kagome, get some sleep. I'll stay awake and keep watch." Kagome nodded and crawled over to a nearby tree, leaning against it and falling asleep instantly.
'Poor girl. She has no clue.' Kari thought, amused. Kari looked about the dark forest, finally able to take in the surroundings without any distractions. She finally remembered what part of the forest she was in, knowing Reshki was in the area. Kari deeply inhaled, checking for danger. Sensing none, she simply sat where she stood, slipping into an alert meditative state.

Kari came out of her meditation when she sensed another demon's presence. She stood swiftly in one motion, locating the direction easily. This demon wasn't trying to hide. Kagome was still in a deep slumber, her breathing easy.
"Kari." a voice whispered from the shadows. She looked in that direction, then smiled.
"Reshki." Kari returned the greeting, seeing the black panther demon appear out of the shadows beneath a close tree. He had a smug look on his face as he leaned easily against the tree.
He wore nothing but black, his armor and clothes fitting close to his body. A very toned body at that. He had a sleek, panther tail wrapped around his waist like a belt, and short, black hair that was spiked. His skin also had a dark tint to it. His golden feline eyes held much emotion just as his facial expressions did. Reshki wasn't one to hold anything in.
"Who is your...guest, Kari?" Reshki whispered in his silky voice. His golden eyes flicked to Kagome sleeping against a tree.
"Not my guest. Lord Sesshomaru's." Kari corrected him, smiling at his shocked expression. He stood up straight and walked towards Kari, stopping when they were a foot apart.
"Seems I've missed something during my time away." He smiled slightly, flashing a fanged smile in Kari's direction.
Kari turned serious. "I think you should return to Lord Sesshomaru. When I left him, he was fighting his Youkai instincts."
"Shit! Kari, why would you leave him? Especially at a time like this!" Reshki instantly scowled.
"He ordered me to!" Kari hissed back, crossing her arms. 'Stupid cat.' she thought. Reshki rolled his eyes, crossing his arms as well.
"I'll return to him." was all he said, before turning back to the forest. Just as he stepped into the shadows, he was gone.

'How could Kari leave Lord Sesshomaru alone? Kami knows he isn't helpless, but our job is to see to it he doesn't have to worry about security. Damn that bird!.' Reski thought as he slipped through the shadows at amazing speed. Being a black panther demon allowed him certain 'powers' at night. He could slip from shadow to shadow and melt within the darkness there.
Once he entered the palace, his dark accustomed eyes were blinded momentarily by the lights within. He strolled fluidly down the hall, sniffing for his Lord's scent. Sure enough, he found his Lord in his study. The door was opened, so Reshki walked right in. He wouldn't have knocked anyways. He was a Gaurdian and he had 'liberties' others didn't.
Sesshomaru was sitting as his desk, slowly slipping into sleep. That was, until he caught Reshki's scent assaulting his senses. 'I do not want to deal with this now!' Sesshomaru thought darkly.
He found the Gaurdians useful, sometimes. But they could be infuriating as well. He couldn't kill them like he could other servents though. They were tied to him, just as he was tied to them. They're lives were his, yes. But his life was theirs. They would live only as long as he would. If he died, they died. Natural causes or assasination. His father and all the other Youkai Lords had Gaurdians.
"Yes Reshki?" Sesshomaru asked without lifting his gaze from his desk top.
"Kari left you alone." Reshki stated. Sesshomaru could sense the dissapproval in his tone.
"I told her to." Sesshomaru replied, starting to get irritated. He was the Lord, after all. Who was this demon to question him.
"You know the situation we're in, Lord Sesshomaru." Reshki replied, finally earning a scowl from Sesshomaru. As much as it unnerved Reshki, his Lords protection was one thing he would not back down on.
"I know all to well the situation we're in, Gaurdian." Sesshomaru growled, reminding Reshki of his place. 'With all the attempts on the Youkai Lords lives, how could I forget.'
Realizing he had gotten through to Sesshomaru, Reshki smiled an evil smile. "What's with the human female?" Sesshomaru groaned inwardly. 'He is the LAST person I wanted to find out about Kagome. And knowing Kari, she told him everything.'
"I simply took her in until she was healed. She might stay to accompany Rin." Sesshomaru explained, his emotionless mask slipping into place.
"Come now, Lord Sesshomaru. I smelt you on her." Reshki chuckled. 'I love to see him irritated' Reshki chuckled even more.
"Perhaps you have over stayed your welcome. If you are so concerned with my safty, go back to your partols of the borders. Have Kari return with Kagome as well." Sesshomaru ordered, seeing Reshki bow slightly, then leave.
Once Reshki was gone, Sesshomaru pulled out the letter he had recieved not too long ago.

Lord of the West, Sesshomaru:
This letter is of the upmost importance. Akina, the Lady of the South, has been killed. We do not know who is responsible, but all the Lords and Ladys are to take precaution. Lady Akina's four Gaurdians body's have dissappeared and there is still a search as to their whereabouts.
She was attacked sometime in her home, at night. Kouga, now Lord of the South, found her dead in the morning. Multiple physical wounds include a slit throat and disembowlment. Again, I stress the importance of precaution. Signed, Lord of the North Derenti and Lady of the North Ventia.

Sesshomaru folded the letter and placed it in a drawer. Ever since that damned letter had come, the Gaurdians had upped their security. He often got mad because they made him feel as if he couldn't take care of himself. 'Who ever has committed this murder should be found so I can get these cursed Youkai to leave me alone.'

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Ok, now is the time to tell me what you all think! I especially wanna know what you think about Reshki and Kari. They are new and I know a lot of people dont really like new characters, but i liked the way I developed Reshki...so plz tell me what you think about him! and I wanna thank the people who have reviewed my story. If not for you, this story would be gone...