X-stasy

Disclaimer: I do not own InuYasha.

Warning: This fic is R rated.

Chapter 8: -Kage-

Sesshoumaru sensed that his retainer, Jaken was in the area. Simply leaving InuYasha and Miroku without a backwards glance he went to find the little toad youkai to see what he had to say.

"Jaken," came Sesshoumaru's cool voice. Jaken nearly jumping out of his skin for finding Sesshoumaru so soon.

"M'lord! I have the information you wished for me to find concerning the Isane One and the forever child."

"Out with it," Sesshoumaru snarled.

"Well, there seem to be many rumors concerning the girl. It's hard to tell what holds truth and what are simply lies. There is a legend about her in fact. The legend states she was a powerful fire youkai, who was enslaved by a spider youkai that turned her into a weapon. But she rose against him and became known as the Insane One and the forever child. She is called insane because she was known to laugh when pain was inflicted upon her, and because she targeted demon males most that didn't deserve to die by her hand. If they simply had reminded her of the spider youkai they were cut down. She earned the name forever child because of the child-like persona she sometimes took, her impish laugher, the way she dressed, and also the speculation that she regrows her hymen every time her body restores itself. There are rumors that she's not youkai however...some have even gone so far as to say she's a Goddess! Would you believe-" Jaken noticed Sesshoumaru was growing impatient.

Jaken coughed before continuing. "Well, they say she's some sort of fallen angel. Or even a ghost since she seems to be impossible to kill. Then there are the rumors that she is skilled in the art of Sex Magick and has the ability to awaken hidden animalistic power in males. That's what started the searches, the hunts, and even more needless killings of youkai males by her blood stained hands. No one has been known to get close enough to mate with her however. Those who have tried have met with gruesome deaths. My lord if I may say so this woman sounds dangerous. You should simply use her for whatever purpose you have in mind and be rid of her as quickly as possible-"

Sesshoumaru's spare sword was already at Jaken's throat, "You are overstepping your place, Jaken. The woman has become my ward, and no harm is to come to her. Do you understand?"

"I-I understand my lord." Jaken stuttered.

Sesshoumaru was so angered by Jaken's words in fact that he began to take it out on the surrounding trees and foliage.

He swung his sword swiftly through the air bringing it down upon a tree's trunk neatly slicing the tree in half. He continued in this fashion until he had created a small clearing. Jaken had decided to leave while he was still in one piece.

Swing. Slash. Turn. Swing. Slash. Turn.

"Sesshoumaru," a voice called out into the clearing.

Sesshoumaru found his blade inches away from the trembling form of Isane, who was leaning against the side of a tree. Her hair was glistening and damp as if she had just taken a bath. He noticed she still wore his brother's haori about her. She had obviously just died with the sunset and been restored. Sesshoumaru quickly sheathed his practice sword to give her his full attention.

"Are you...alright?" Isane asked hesitant. She had heard the sound of a sword clashing and the falling trees so had been worried Sesshoumaru had been under attack.

"Yes, of course this Sesshoumaru is all right," Sesshoumaru said indignation in his tone. "I should be asking you that." He watched as her delicate hand wiped a stray hair from the face of the Noh mask while still trembling.

"Oh," Isane let a small smile form on the mask, "I'm used to that."

"I see," Sesshoumaru trailed off and suddenly felt out of place. This was really the first time he and Isane had ever really just talked...without a sword between them. A comfortable silence formed between them and a connection began to form in his mind. 'She couldn't possibly...could she have the blood of the goddess Huang flowing in her veins? It would be too much of a coincidence. But that still doesn't explain the origins of her extreme powers. I wonder...' He had been so deep in thought that he had failed to notice Isane had walked up to him.

She was nearly in front of him. He was startled by her sudden closeness and found that he didn't know what to do. She slowly took a step closer to him...then another. She then leaned into him inch by precarious inch and slowly rested her face on his chest. Waiting...for him to push her away.

Instead he surprised her by suddenly wrapping his arms around her tightly, possessively, bringing her even closer to him. He leaned over her and took in her scent...frankincense and myrrh. It was an interesting fragrance indeed. It was nostalgic and reminded him a bit of his mother.

He just wanted to continue holding her close...to never let her out of his grasp. Never to let her out of his sight. So that she wouldn't escape him again. He wanted to put her in a golden cage he realized. He wanted to make her his. Different emotions, foreign in nature flooded Sesshoumaru as he held the delicate form of Isane in his arms.

Emotions he would never admit to having felt but felt them nevertheless. Want...need...lust...desire...longing...all of these were felt by Sesshoumaru in the short span of time that he allowed himself to simply hold Isane. She seemed so fragile in his arms, but he knew of her power...

And Isane couldn't help but just relish the moment. To her...it just felt right to be in Sesshoumaru's arms. She felt strangely safe in his embrace. She knew nothing would happen to her as long as he was near. She trusted him...and felt other things...similar to Sesshoumaru. A colorful myriad of emotions...lust...desire...need...fear.

It was this fear that caused Sesshoumaru to pull away from her abruptly. He could smell the scent of fear on her and he otherwise would have been pleased but he found he wasn't for some reason. Did she truly fear him? Sesshoumaru found he didn't like the idea so much anymore. He quickly turned his back on Isane, paused as if he wanted to say something, but then left her alone in the clearing.

Unfortunately Sesshoumaru had misunderstood her fear...it wasn't fear of him but fear of rejection...or losing him. That was the fear she felt and as she watched him walk away from her the feeling only intensified. She sunk to her knees and couldn't help but place her head in her hands as the tears began to fall beneath her Noh mask...was she really so disgusting? Was she such a freak? Sesshoumaru had practically run away from her! She didn't know what to think.

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Isane slowly opened her golden eyes to the sounds of birds singing. It was morning at last. She looked up and saw the clear blue sky and sun that had already risen high in the sky. The first thing that Isane noticed that was different were the smells...dewy grass, fresh earth, flowers, pollen...where was she?! Isane looked around her and had no idea where she was or how she had gotten there. She was also completely surrounded by total strangers. Had these people kidnapped her?!

Isane did the only thing she felt like doing-scream. That of course woke everyone up, and a lot faster than normal people, who didn't have a spider demon after them would have.

InuYasha was at her side in a mere second. "What is it?" InuYasha eyes were filled with worry.

Isane simply blinked back at him through the eyes of her mask. "Who are you?"

InuYasha fell over.

Sesshoumaru was calmly watching the scene from his seat as he was sitting against a tree Indian style. A small smirk formed on his lips at the thought that Isane wouldn't remember how InuYasha had been kind to her. But that smile soon turned into a frown when he realized that would also mean she forget the time he had been nice to her. Or that they had hugged last night...now that thoroughly unsettled Sesshoumaru. Surely...she had to remember something. But even so did he really want her to remember? Maybe it would be better if his momentary weakness was forgotten. Did it really matter so much to him if she remembered? He wasn't sure.

Kagome was already at Isane's side, "It's alright Isane. We're all friends."

This just caused Isane to burst out laughing. "Friends? I don't have any friends! Who on earth would want to be friends with me?!"

Kagome gave Sango a worried look. "Isane...you told us about your life in the village...of your powers...how they shunned you. You remember stuff from the past right? You told us those things because we're your friends."

Isane's eyes widened. She had actually told these people of her past?! Then they must be telling the truth. She never would have told them her history otherwise. "I believe you..." She agreed slowly.

"Will someone please tell me what the hell is going on?" InuYasha demanded.

"Sit boy!" Kagome yelled. BOOM! InuYasha formed a small crater in the earth. "Gee you can really be so insensitive. Isane loses memory of events that have happened during the previous day."

"Feh," InuYasha grumbled. "How the hell was I supposed to know it was a touchy subject."

"You always did have a knack for putting your foot in your mouth," Miroku started.

"You're one to talk," InuYasha glared at the monk. "At least I'm not the one trying to put other things in my mouth!"

"Now boys." Sango warned.

Isane watched the scene before her and found herself thoroughly amused by it. "What interesting people you all are."

"That's one way of putting it," came Sesshoumaru toneless voice. He was trying to keep his expressionless mask but Kagome could see the mirth in his eyes.

"Allow me to show you how interesting we can be," Miroku had magically appeared at her side and was stroking her rear.

"How dare you insolent male!" Isane cried. "Fireball!"

A slightly charred Miroku fell over.

"Now that's a new one." Kagome giggled.

"Poor Miroku," Sango sighed coming over and trying to shake Miroku back into consciousness.

"He simply got what he deserved." Sesshoumaru couldn't help but grin evilly at this point.

Isane's gaze wandered over to Sesshoumaru and a sudden flash of memory hit her causing her to double over from the nausea it caused her. Then she remembered...strong arms coming around her, embracing her. He had hugged her! Isane quickly looked back up at Sesshoumaru and pointed a finger at him. "I remember you!"

Sesshoumaru looked startled and then slightly pleased. "Indeed, and what exactly do you remember?"

Isane was glad of her mask to hide the blush she had on her face. "I remember how you...how you." Isane started to giggle.

Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow.

Everyone was watching the exchange with keen interest.

Sesshoumaru didn't fail to notice this however. "Isane, you need not tell them. That was between you and this Sesshoumaru." Sesshoumaru stated calmly.

"Oh, yes, of course," Isane agreed both hands on either side of her face in embarrassment.

"No way! I want to know what happened-" InuYasha was saying before..."Sit! Sit! Sit!"

BOOM! THUD! CRASH!

Sesshoumaru found himself actually grateful of the miko wench for her interruption. Although he would never admit to it.

Just when Kagome was about to yell another 'sit' for good measure she stopped short and began to look around.

"What is it? I sense nothing." Sesshoumaru began narrowing his eyes at the surrounding clearing.

"It's a jewel shard." Kagome revealed.

"Jewel shard?" Isane questioned.

Kagome ran a hand through her hair and sighed. "Now that's a long story. Let's just say that it probably means Naraku is behind it. We should go check it out."

"Naraku." Isane spat. "I understand let's go."

ooo

The unlikely traveling companions followed Kagome as she sensed in which direction the jewel shard was. They traveled through a lush, green forest on a dusty path until they saw something up ahead. There was a fallen youkai in the middle of the road, and hovering over it was a strange creature that resembled the shape of a man, but was all shadow and darkness. It seemed to be sucking something, perhaps life energy, from the prone form into its mouth. It was obviously some kind of Void Demon, youkai that feed off of things such as fear, hate, anger, or sexual energy.

Isane quickly stepped into action. She ran at the Shadow Demon and palms outstretched summoned the light of the sun into her hands. "Sunlight Rays Attack!" Isane cried as she unleashed the solar energy towards her intended target. A burst of light shot forth from Isane's hands hurtling towards the unsuspecting demon. The light was so bright in fact that it nearly blinded everyone present. By the time the light had dissipated the creature was gone and only its fallen victim remained.

Isane quickly ran over to the prone demon to see if she had need of her healing tears. Her eye twitched when she realized it was a male. She knelt by his side nonetheless and noted that he was a wolf youkai. He seemed relatively unharmed except for the fact that his hair had turned completely white.

"Kouga!" Kagome suddenly exclaimed when she recognized the fallen form of her friend. "Oh my god Kouga! Is he...dead?"

"No," Isane declared as she removed her mask just enough to allow her mystical healing tears to fall onto the face of the wolf demon. "He's just fallen into eternal unconscious. Any longer however in the clutches of that evil and he would surely be dead."

"What was that thing?" Sango questioned.

Isane furrowed her brow in thought and found she couldn't find the information she needed in her past memories. Although she could sense the just of what that demon could do...

"It was a Shadow Void Demon," Sesshoumaru revealed. "And by the looks of it...it consumed fear." Sesshoumaru waved a hand in the direction of Kouga's white locks.

Kouga's eyes slowly began to open as he was awakened from eternal sleep by Isane's incredible healing power. A golden aura still emanating from Isane surrounded her and Kouga's first words were...

"My Goddess?"

If Isane hadn't been wearing a mask a blush would have been evident upon her cheeks.

"Kouga are you alright?" Kagome asked kneeling at his side.

"Kagome?" Kouga asked in surprise upon seeing the last person he expected to see. "What? What are you doing here?"

"I sensed a jewel shard of course," Kagome stated. "I think one was in that...Void Demon or whatever."

Kouga sat up and ran a hand through his now white hair. "Riiight. The Void Demon...so that explains the others. This Shadow Demon has been attacking the members of my clan as of late. Several of my clan have fallen to this evil. All...have been found with their fur turned completely white. Those that have managed to survive are trapped in endless nightmares..."

"You mean they've slipped into comas?" Kagome asked.

Kouga quirked an eyebrow at Kagome. "Coma? Is that your word for eternal sleep...the sleep that one cannot wake from and yet continues to live?"

"Uh, yea," Kagome smiled. "I guess you could say that. Well, don't worry about your comrades Kouga. I'm sure Isane here will be happy to heal them and bring them out of the coma just as she saved you."

"Isane?" Kouga questioned as he transferred his gaze to Isane who was adjusting her mask. Kouga's eyes widened. "So it wasn't a hallucination after all...and she saved me." Kouga suddenly came to kneel at Isane's feet. "Oh Goddess of the Sun please accept my humble gratitude for saving my unworthy life." Kouga bowed his head respectful.

Isane was caught off guard. "I'm not really..." Isane trailed off.

Kagome and Sango were simply giggling. "Isane isn't a goddess." Kagome supplied helpfully. "She's a powerful fire youkai though with exceptional healing abilities. Isn't that right Isane?"

Isane looked at Kagome questioningly but upon seeing Kagome's wink understood. "That is correct. And I would be glad to heal the members of your clan." On an afterthought. "Even if they are males." Isane had almost forgotten her hate of males albeit temporarily. When had she become so soft towards them? Was it these men that surrounded her now that had changed her opinion of males? She was so confused.

Kouga's eyes sparkled with mirth at Isane's last comment. This woman intrigued him in more ways than one. 'So...she's not a goddess. I suppose that makes her fair game. I can see she had not been marked. How very interesting indeed. The Elders did say I needed to find a suitable mate before the next full moon if I was to hold my position as Lord of the Wolf Clan. And it can't be helped if Kagome still refuses my attentions. This...woman just might make a suitable enough replacement for her. She certainly seems powerful enough and she's very beautiful.' Kouga was decided. He narrowed his eyes at Isane in a predatory manner. He had found new prey.

Sesshoumaru did not fail to notice this look however and found himself growling low in his throat. Kouga glanced speculatively at Sesshoumaru who quickly silenced himself surprised at his own actions. Kouga simply shrugged and turned his attention back to his new fixation.

Kouga stood then and faced Isane with his hands on his hips and a smirk on his face. The day might have started out bad but things seemed to be looking up. Kouga whistled approvingly through his teeth as he raked his eyes over Isane, who was still scantily clad in InuYasha's red haori, leaving little to the imagination. "Wonders never cease. I never thought one of this earth could be so beautiful, my Lady. I'm sure the Goddess of the Sun herself is jealous of your beauty."

Isane, who had never before received such complements in her life...from no male, not Naraku, and certainly not the males she punished, was once again caught off guard. "I...don't know what to say." For she truly did not.

"You act as if my Lady has never received a compliment before." Kouga stated as matter-of-fact.

"You are correct." Isane said as if it were nothing of note.

Everyone present seemed surprise. A small smirk formed on InuYasha's face as he elbowed Sesshoumaru in the side. "You see, you missed your chance there bro. It seems Kouga beat ya to it. I'm sure you've lost points with that one. Well, as Kagome would say you snooze you loose."

Sesshoumaru found himself clenching his fists in anger once again as yet another insolent youkai was trespassing on his territory, so to speak. He decided however it would be best to play it cool at least until the wolf youkai so overstepped his bounds that Sesshoumaru would have to use force and discipline the whelp. Yes, that course of action would have to do for now.

"Am I now? Well that's just a shame." Kouga smiled. "My lady."

"I'm no lady." Isane insisted.

"Ah, but you are to me, my Lady Isane. And that's all that matters. Now, let us go to my domain where you can heal my comrades as you have said you would." Kouga stated beginning to lead the way.

"Of course," Isane stammered as she followed the wolf youkai for some unknown reason. After the many many years of following Naraku's every order or whim it was almost ingrained in Isane to obey orders even if she didn't realize it herself.

Kagome looked at the two walking side by side in shock. It seemed she had been completely forgotten by Kouga in light of the new circumstances. But she found she didn't really care as she felt a presence as familiar as her own shadow come beside her-InuYasha. Kagome then looked to see where Sesshoumaru was and saw him looking after Isane with an expression that almost looked...no it couldn't be...was it hurt?

'Foolish woman,' Sesshoumaru mused. 'She has become too trusting and has let her guard down. It could be her downfall.' Sesshoumaru was not pleased with the thought. But then he also knew Isane could handle herself.

ooo

Isane, Kouga, Sesshoumaru and the others soon arrived at Kouga's 'domain' as he had called it, which was really just a mountainous region. Kouga's palace had been burned down long ago during a certain dispute. Now he and the rest of his clan lived in a cave situated behind a waterfall.

"Welcome to my humble abode, my dear lady Isane." Kouga said ushering Isane inside.

The cave was quite large and well lit with several burning torches hanging upon the cave walls, shedding a orange glow about the place. Isane quickly noticed the comatose wolves that had been lain towards the back of the cave. Some were still in their human forms but others were in their animal form. Isane quickly strode over to the prone forms of Kouga's comrades and wasted no time in slightly lifting her Noh mask to allow her healing tears to fall once more. As she did so she couldn't help herself from stroking the smooth fur of the wolf that had been turned white. It was so soft...

She wondered briefly if Kouga's fur would be as soft when he was in his wolf form. And then shook her head to dispel such thoughts. Kouga may be a nice youkai and all but she didn't feel that he was the one meant for her and only her...no, when she thought of that she thought of a pair of golden eyes and a blue crescent moon. The wolf she was healing was already beginning to stir.

Just then two of Kouga's clan members came up to Isane questioningly.

"Uh, Kouga...who is this woman?" Ginta started.

Hakkaku looked stunned. "Don't tell us you've given up on winning Kagome's heart?!"

"Well..." Kouga smirked at his two lackeys. "And what if I have."

InuYasha followed closely by Kagome entered the cave then, the others trailing close behind.

"It's about time you realized Kagome is WAY out of your league," InuYasha declared.

"Sit boy!" Kagome shouted.

BOOM. "Ow! Kagome what'd you have to do that for, geese."

"Kagome!" Ginta and Hakkaku greeted her both.

"Hey guys," Kagome smiled. "Long time no see."

"Is it true Kagome? Has Kouga fallen for this other woman?"

Kagome frowned. "Her name is Isane. And I'm not sure..."

"Well allow me to put all doubts to rest!" Kouga used the power of the jewel shards to be at Isane's side in less than a second. In a heartbeat he had Isane's hands in his. "Isane my dear will you become my mate?"

Isane who was still trying to summon sad thoughts to produce her healing tears was too immersed in sadness to come up with a quick answer.

Sesshoumaru tried to continue watching the scene with an emotionless expression upon his face but it was getting harder and harder. He was almost scowling at this point. And much to his surprise and irk Isane wasn't even resisting Kouga's advances! He had expected better of her than this.

"Of course," Miroku was saying while watching Sesshoumaru out of the corner of his eye. "I'd have to say Isane is out of his league as well. Wouldn't you agree Sesshoumaru?"

"Humph." Sesshoumaru supplied as he chocked on a growl.

Sango took this opportunity to grab Miroku's ear and drag him away from the steaming taiyoukai. "Miroku..." Sango began in a warning but hushed voice. "Do you want to get yourself killed?!"

Sesshoumaru had had enough of these dramatics and decided to leave before he did more harm than good.

Kagome didn't fail to notice this and frowned deep in thought. 'Poor Sesshoumaru...this whole Kouga liking Isane things seems to really be getting to him. Even more so than when InuYasha had to deal with the same thing. I wonder if Sesshoumaru even knows his true feelings. I almost feel sorry for him! InuYasha would kill me if he knew I pitied his brother!'

Isane who at this point had managed to contain her sadness...was now fuming. A male had the audacity to hold her hands and be in such close proximity to her while making such lewd comments as her becoming his mate! What nerve! And not only that he was whispering even more perverse things in her ear! Some of those things she didn't even think possible!

"I think...not." Isane informed Kouga quickly snatching her hands away form him. "After all I am sure you aren't the one meant for me and only me."

Kouga frowned, "And how can you be so sure of that? How about giving me a chance Isane. I'm offering you everything I have...a place at my side and even my love."

"Love?" Isane scoffed. "You don't even know me. I barely know myself..." Isane sighed. "Now unless you want to be roasted wolf I suggest you allow me to do what I came here to do before I change my mind. Unless you want your comrades to remain trapped in nightmares?"

Kouga bashfully put a hand behind his head. Suddenly things weren't going so well. "Uh, riiight, forgive me, my lady. I meant no offense." And on an afterthought he threw himself at Isane's feet and began to ask for her forgiveness in a very ostentatious manner throwing his arms around her legs.

Kouga's grip around her legs was tightening. And Isane was more than angry at this point. Her temple was beginning to throb from anger. "Fireball!"

"Now that's gotta hurt." Miroku nodded knowingly.

ooo

Sesshoumaru wandered away from the cave until he came to the end of the pool that was being filled by the waterfall. He looked at the horizon and vaguely noted that the sun was already nearing the horizon, the sky was already becoming tinged with pinks and purples. But this thoughts were really elsewhere...

'Isane...' For some reason Sesshoumaru couldn't fathom he felt betrayed. He felt tricked and misled. He had thought Isane would have never put up with something like that. But he supposed he had been wrong. Perhaps she was just like every other youkai woman he had known-filled with deception and lies.

"Sesshoumaru," came a voice that was carried on the wind. Without turning around Sesshoumaru knew who it was.

"Kagura," he acknowledged tonelessly.

"Shouldn't you be with Isane?" Kagura asked playfully.

Sesshoumaru flinched at her words. "That's none of your concern."

"But you've decided to make her your possession." Kagura was thinking aloud. "So you should keep a better eye on her if you wish to keep her."

"What do you want, Kagura?" Sesshoumaru growled.

"Testy, Testy," Kagura frowned. "And when I came here to share some valuable information with you too! I'm sure you've already figured out by now you're up against a powerful Void Demon, a Fear Shadow Void Demon to be exact. Don't you wish to know how to defeat it?"

"This Sesshoumaru needs help from no one," Sesshoumaru turned around to face Kagura for the first time and was stunned by her appearance. She wore her hair down for a change and it fell in waves to her shoulders. He also noticed that her kimono was different. She was wearing a stunning black one with red, cherry blossom accents that brought out her ruby-colored eyes. Sesshoumaru was surprised that he found her beautiful at that moment, but he was a male after all, and not immune to most feminine wiles no matter how much self-control he may have possessed. He wondered briefly what had made her change her appearance. Sesshoumaru at a lose for words just continued to stare.

Kagura smirked as she noticed Sesshoumaru's stunned expression. She had observed him long enough from afar to be able to read his subtle expressions. She was thoroughly pleased and somewhat surprised by the reaction she had been able to produce from her new attire. But now was not that time for that. She had a job to do. Kagura cleared her throat and continued. "Of course, but it won't hurt to just hear me out. And you can then use the information I give you or chose not to. It's up to you."

Sesshoumaru gave her a curt nod. And Kagura had to resist the urge to jump up and down with glee that Sesshoumaru had accepted her help.

"Well, the obvious course of action would be light or fire elemental attacks since it is a shadow demon...however...."

"However."

"If one is unable to produce such attacks for whatever reason then one will definitely be vulnerable to the youkai's power and be caught in the web of their greatest fears. The fear will paralyze you and keep you trapped in illusion and nightmare alike until you die. The youkai will be sure to suck all of the fear energy from you until there is none left. It's more than just fighting darkness with light. It's more of good versus evil. A force as evil as one's deepest darkest fears incarnate must be fought with the purest emotion." Here Kagura paused dramatically.

"And what is this purest emotion?" Sesshoumaru had to ask.

Kagura grinned. "The purest and most powerful force of good in existence of course."

"Kagura." Sesshoumaru's patience was wearing thin.

"Love." Kagura revealed.

Sesshoumaru frowned. "I should kill you for wasting my time."

"Humph!" Kagura placed both hands on her hips. "You may take my words lightly now but I assure you they will come in handy. Love is the only power strong enough to compete with that particular demon. Do not underestimate its power Sesshoumaru. That could be your downfall. And I...I just want to make sure that doesn't happen. After all it would be a shame for one as powerful and great as you to perish to a mere fear demon. I would expect much more from you."

"Are you finished?"

Kagura nodded. "As you know I really shouldn't be telling you all this..."

Sesshoumaru's eyes softened as she looked at the she-pawn before him. In a way she reminded him of Isane. "Thank you, Kagura."

Kagura sucked in her breath not able to believe the words she had just heard the powerful taiyoukai had spoken. "Uh, your welcome. Sesshoumaru...please be careful. And...give into your feelings. Accept your feelings for Isane. It may be the only thing that will save you." Kagura removed a feather from her hair and quickly transformed it. She was soon taking off into the air once more...with one fleeting, wistful glace back down at the dog demon who had captured her heart.

'I am the wind and the wind should be free...free to love.'

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To be continued...

Jap translation:

Kage: Shadow