InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Velvet Rose ❯ Take Care ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Previously…

The figure stood tall. His stance was unwavering, “I am Lord Sesshomaru.” His eyes glowed with such lust.

“Well, what do you want?!” Her breath hitched in her throat. She wanted to run and scream for help but something prevented her from doing so. It was those eyes. They were so defined and yet so cold.

“What I wish to have…is you.” he lifted his finger and pointed to her.
There was an indescribable feel of excitement coursing through her. To think, such a gorgeous being much like Sesshomaru would take interest in a simple girl like her. At the same time, this made it an awkward situation. She did not knew what to do. Deep inside, Kagome wanted to know what was behind his enigmatic visage.

Sesshomaru on the other hand seemed to figure out her entire nature with just a simple glance. However, he wanted to know more. He had to be patient in order succeed to the next level.

Kagome seemed like she wasn’t going to give herself away that easily. This was one obstacle that he would enjoy very much.

“Please…just leave.” she shook. She had gotten enough nerve to get up and run. To her misfortune, the door was locked.

“How could it be locked from the inside?” She continued to jiggle the doorknob desperately before she squealed.

Sesshomaru just watched her with calm eyes, “Don’t even attempt to escape, little one.”

She cowered against the door, “It’s you. I’ve seen you…in my dreams…” Those foggy memories began to flash in her mind like a silent movie. She felt petrified. Her hand cupped over her mouth. The young girl was speechless.

“Believe me…they were not.”

She swallowed hard, “Well, what do you want with me? Just go away…”

He stepped closer to her.

“Please…just leave me alone.” she begged. Her heart began to beat triple times the normal rate. His ears twitched from hearing them. Apparently, she was just excited as him. Too bad she chose to hide her true feelings behind that pitiful frightened visage. Soon the truth shall come into the light. It was only a matter of time before Kagome belonged to Lord Sesshomaru.

“Is it my appearance that scares you? Or is it the fact that you are too reluctant to give yourself to me? You’re very essence is so tempting. I will not take too kindly to any rejection that may come from you.”

Kagome took a deep breath, “I did not know that you were so impossible. And for your information, I am not afraid. It’s all coming back to me now. I was under your shadow. It’s not worth it if I lose my soul to some unworthy person. I’m not a fool. Now I will not say it again, please leave.” she pointed towards the door while wearing a glowering face.

He gently put his clawed hands on her soft cheeks, “Oh, you may not be a fool but you’re something. You’re unfulfilled. I can see it in your eyes. You yearn for something way past than what humanity can offer you.” His eyes became so gentle.

“What are you talking about? You don’t know anything about my life!” she said in a disdained tone.

“Oh, on the contraire. You see, I’ve been watching you ever since you were born or did you forget that so quickly?” he took a step back to examine her self conscious being. “Don’t deny your fate.”

He reached in his silver and white cloak and pulled out a crimson rose.

The pupils of her eyes broadened to what she saw. She was taken aback by such beauty.

“For you.” he knelt down before her and placed it in her hand. He kissed the hand that held the flower. Suddenly, his hand wrapped around her hands and squeezed them, forcing her to press her palms into the thorns. The warm blood dripped all the way to the floor and stained her carpets. Kagome stood completely still and shuddered when his tongue lapped up the metallic tasting crimson fluid that seeped through her wounds.

In some unforeseen way, it felt exhilarating. It still hurt though. What a way to give someone a parting gift.

It was after a few seconds that he stood up and embraced her, “This is only the beginning for what’s about to come. If I were you, I would anticipate every second, until then…” He drew her lips onto his. Kagome began to tense up from his sudden movement.

‘Relax…’

Kagome must have heard what he was thinking because she willingly fell into his embrace. She closed her eyes slowly and took it all in. Her body felt light as a feather. It was almost like she was floating on cloud nine. Whatever he promised her, it had to be something special. She would wait for as long as it took. His whole approach about it was teasing and it thwarted her. This what Sesshomaru had in mind. Their whole encounter would remain a secret.

“Kagome?” a soft nurturing voice called to her.

She was still sleeping.

“Kagome?”

“Huh?” Kagome slowly sat up and rubbed her eyes. When her vision cleared, she can see her mother sitting on the edge of the bed staring at her through weary eyes. Her skin looked a little pale.

“Good morning…” her mother softly greeted. Kagome had a sense that something was wrong, “Are you feeling okay? You look like you’re ill. Are you?”

A small smile appeared in her face, “I just had a rough night. My job is demanding more hours from me so I might look exhausted. It’s normal.” The way she spoke, it sounded like her own self was fading. It seemed like Kagome was talking to a body without a soul.

Kagome just blinked, “If you say so…”

“Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go take a nap.” Her knees wobbled as she stood up. Deep inside, she was seeking comfort from her child. She looked at Kagome through glassy eyes before she stiffly sauntered out.

“What is the matter with her? I never have seen her act so distant.” Kagome whispered to herself in wonder. Everything was silent and uncomfortable.

It was almost twelve in the afternoon. She decided to go see about her friend. When she arrived to her house, the girl’s mother requested for her to not come inside. To make matters even more unsettling, Kagome wasn’t even allowed to call her on the phone. Kagome was left walking back home with a haunted feeling looming over her shoulders.
A week has past and things were getting a little unfathomable. Kagome’s mother stayed in the bed the entire time. Everyday after school, Kagome went straight home to check on her. Her mother could hardly speak. However, she was still able to move on her own. Her skin was beginning to lose its luminosity.

“Mother?” Kagome rushed to her side and held her hand. Then she noticed something, a faint mark on the side of her neck.

Kagome ran her fingers along the abrasion gently, “Does this hurt?”

Her mother just flinched. After a few seconds, she felt back to sleep.

‘What in the world is going on?’