Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ By Demon Law ❯ Chapter Two ( Chapter 2 )

By Demon Law

Chapter II

 

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Yuyu Hakusho.

 

Kitsune Tongue

 

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Sesshoumaru had been searching for a few days now. The scent of the woman had led him to a river and he rolled his eyes. It figured that a ningen would be clumsy enough to fall into a raging river. Following it, he occasionally scented the air until he came across the girl's scent. He found it in a forest and started following it. What he saw had him surprised though.

 

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Kagome now lay on the ground with three kits curled into her. All three took on their true forms to do so, and a little neko also curled into her. Feeling an aura approaching, she moved to stand up. All three kits and the neko held snugly in her arms. It was a surprising sight that met her when she looked to the rustling bushes. There stood Sesshoumaru, and he simply stared at her. "Come."

 

"W-why?"

 

He looked at her, noting the fact she winced as she spoke. "It is demon law."

 

"C-can you speak kitsune?" Again she winced. She had no idea why talking hurt her throat so badly, but she knew she didn't like doing it.

 

The demon lord cocked an eyebrow at her. "This Sesshoumaru is capable of speaking many languages."

 

"So you can understand me?" His eyes narrowed at her, but he gave her a nod. "Why do you want me to follow you?"

 

"You were my half-brother's pack. Demon law states I take you into my own because he's dead."

 

Kagome hung her head at that, but nodded. At least he's not going to kill me. Moving to the side, she managed to hold the four animals in one hand as she grabbed the weapons and her pack. Hiraikotsu was still pretty heavy for her, but she still hefted it onto her back. Then she turned and followed Sesshoumaru.

 

They had been walking for a few hours, and the kits were starting to wake up. Kirara was already alert and on her shoulder. Kagome had quickly explained what was going on to the small neko. Apparently Sesshoumaru was curious about her three silver kitsunes. "When did you gather those three?"

 

"In the forest, a demon attacked them. I promised to protect them."

 

"You seem to have a fancy for taking in kits."

 

"I do seem to attract them." Kagome stated somewhat sadly.

 

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It had been a few months since Kagome had been brought to the Western Palace. She was actually treated nice, which surprised her. It was normally kitsune demons that helped her with things, since she knew kitsune and could speak it easiest. Sesshoumaru even allowed her to visit home for a few days each month, after she had explained the well to him, and she could use his library. Which she found exceedingly helpful as it contained knowledge on miko powers and spells.

 

Sesshoumaru seemed to not mind her being there as much as he originally did, and the miko figured it was because she played with and took care of Rin. Of course Kagome also had to deal with her 'studies', if you could call them that. The demon lord insisted that she be educated on demon ways and rituals. As well as the ways of the court. It was rather boring stuff to learn, but she patiently sat through it. Her aim with the bow had also improved to the point where she never missed, and she had trained herself with the sword.

 

She could even use hiraikotsu now. It was difficult, but she could do it. "Momma! Momma!"

 

Snapping from her thoughts, Kagome turned to face the three young kits who were racing to her. They seemed excited about something. "What is it?"

 

Kiyoshi's golden eyes lit up. "THE Youko Kurama is come HERE! I heard one of the servants talking about him!"

 

Hikari was smiling in awe. "Hai! They said he's coming here with his thieving partners to help Sesshoumaru-sama!"

 

"Do you think he'll like us?" Hikaru asked in a slightly hopeful voice.

 

Kagome cocked her head to the side. "Who is Youko Kurama?" The kits promptly fainted. Hearing giggling off to the side, the miko noticed one of the kitsune servants. "What is it?"

 

"Youko Kurama is known as the King of Thieves my lady. He's a famous silver kitsune. His partners consist of Kuronue, Hiei, and Yomi. There a bat demon, a fire demon, and a goat demon." Kagome gave a nod and the kitsune came over to her. "This just arrived for you my lady."

 

"Thank you!" The kitsune bowed and left as she opened the letter. It was from Kaede and it was telling her that Shiori's mother had passed away and that the little girl was at the village and asking for her. Seeing that there was no other news, Kagome gathered her three kits into her arms and carried them to her room, before heading off to see Sesshoumaru. Knocking on his study door, she received an "enter". "Can I go home for a day or two? Kaede wrote and says that Shiori is at the village looking for me."

 

"Who is Shiori?"

 

"A bat hanyou."

 

He raised a silver brow at that. "You wish to bring a hanyou into this Sesshoumaru's home?"

 

"Please my lord?" She asks with her cutest pout. "It's another girl for Rin to play with."

 

Sighing, the demon lord gave in. "Fine."

 

"Thank you!" She yipped to him before taking off back to her room. Sesshoumaru shook his head and returned to important matters. He knew he was starting to become soft towards her. Since she had arrived, she had been training non stop to fight Naraku and avenge her friends. She had earned his respect too.

 

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Kagome quickly returned to her room and woke her sleeping kits. "I'm going home for two days. When I return I'll be bringing you a sister."

 

Their eyes all widened in delight. "Who?" All three asked at once.

 

"A bat hanyou named Shiori. My... old friends and I helped her out before and her mother recently passed away."

 

"Oh... At least she'll have you for a mommy." Hikari said with a small smile.

 

The miko smiled at all of them and hugged each one before giving them kiss. "Behave my kits."

 

"We will." Kiyoshi said with a happy smile. "But can we ask you something first?"

 

"Hai."

 

"Will you adopt us in the youkai way?" Hikaru asked as his cheeks tinted pink.

 

Tears came to the woman's eyes and the three kits were afraid they'd upset her, but were surprised when she pulled them into a hug before giggling. "I'd be honored to!" And so the four bonded and Kagome took on even more kitsune traits. The kits now carried her scent and her blood, making them immune to purification.

 

Shortly after that, the miko took Kirara and returned to Edo. After explaining to Shiori and Kaede that she'd be visiting her family and would return in the morning, she left through the well. Leaving Kirara to play with the bat hanyou. When she reached her home, her mother was thrilled to see her. Her grandfather was also surprised, but her brother was by far the happiest. "Souta." It still hurt to speak the human tongue, but could make herself do so.

 

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It didn't take long for Kagome to pack the next morning. School had ended about a month prior, and she had somehow managed to pass. After saying small farewells, the miko jumped into the well. She was used to the feeling of being swallowed by ancient magic. When she reached the other side, she pulled herself out of the well and began heading to the village. She was stopped, however, by the sounds of whining. Moving towards it, she found....

 

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The village was quiet, but Kagome didn't mind. It made her feel more at ease. Stealthily she snuck into Kaede's hut and gently woke the old priestess. The elderly woman nearly gasped at what the younger woman held in her arms. "Do ye know what those are child?"

 

Looking down at the child and the animal she carried she shrugged. "Two boys."

 

Kaede shook her head. "Those children are known as forbidden."

 

"Forbidden?" She questioned as she cocked her head to the side and held down a wince.

 

"They are born of two opposing things. Fire and ice, and neko and inu. The neko/inu also has kitsune mixed in."

 

"Sesshou won't mind." Again she held down the wince.

 

"Perhaps. Let me see if they be alright." Kagome nodded and handed the two pups over to the elder priestess. "It seems ye have done good bandaging them. Other then that they merely need rest."

 

She nodded her understanding. "Good-bye."

 

"Bye child." The elder priestess said as they hugged.

 

Kagome carefully cradled the two new pups to her body and walked out to wake Shiori and Kirara. Once that once done, they both looked at the two pups she was carrying. Shaking her head, she told them "later." Both nodded and Kirara walked outside before transforming. Shiori climbed on, then Kagome got on behind her. With that, the small group took off for the western palace. It took two hours for them to get there, and the two new pups were still asleep.

 

Sesshoumaru appeared to be waiting for them and he raised a brow upon seeing them. "This Sesshoumaru does not recall giving you permission to bring home two strays."

 

"They were hurt... and if Kaede's right they're unwanted."

 

The dog lord took a closer look at the two and his eyes narrowed before he shook his head. "You are a strange miko, taking in two forbiddens."

 

"I don't see them as forbidden. They're simply children."

 

"Very well. Put them in your room, then meet this Sesshoumaru in his study."

 

"As you wish." She replied with a bow before leading the somewhat confused Shiori off. Noticing the hanyou's confusion, she decided she better explain. "I learned kitsune from Shippo. Human hurts, kitsune doesn't."

 

"Oh!" Thinking for a moment, she cocked her head to the side. "Can I learn kitsune?"

 

Kagome her a nod and they continued on to her room. When she opened the door, she found three kits and a human waiting there. All three rushed to them and began asking questions. "This is Shiori, and she wants to learn kitsune. The two in my arms I found while they were unconscious. Kiyoshi, send a servant for me if they wake, I need to meet Sesshoumaru."

 

The little silver kit nodded before turning to Shiori. "I'll help teach you kitsune, and momma said we needed to send a servant for her if the two sleeping wake up." The bat hanyou nodded shyly and Kagome left.

 

The miko moved quickly through the halls and made it easily to the western lord's study. Upon knocking and receiving an 'enter', she opened the door and saw Sesshoumaru sitting behind the study desk. "You needed something?"

 

"This Sesshoumaru wishes to discuss his guests with you. There is also this Sesshoumaru's wish to fully adopt you into this Sesshoumaru's family."

 

The miko's eyes widened. "You want me to join the Tashio family?"

 

"Hai."

 

Now the miko gave a low bow and her eyes misted over. "I would be honored, Sesshoumaru-sama." It hurt her throat, but she wanted to show him how happy she was by speaking human.

 

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A group of four moved swiftly through the forest. They were part of a band of thieves and were currently heading to the western palace, where they had been summoned by the lord. One flitted through the trees, one flew through the air, and two ran along the forested floor. "Why did he summon us?" A goat demon asked the other three.

 

"No clue." The bat demon stated.

 

"Probably has something to do with the threat I heard was on his lands." The fox demon supplied. "Could even have something to do with the little human girl he took in."

 

A snort came from the trees. "Why take in a weak ningen?"

 

"Only ningen onnas are useful, and that's only to warm the bed." The goat stated.

 

"I don't think they're even good for that." The demon in the trees said.

 

The bat flew closer to the fox demon. "How much longer till we reach this palace?"

 

"A day or two." The kitsune shrugged.

 

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Thank-you to the following people for reviewing on the previous chapter. But first, something new. Japanese translations that were asked for in a review!

 

Kiyoshi - Pure

Hikaru - Light/Radiance

Hikari - Light

neko - cat

kitsune - fox

hiraikotsu - bone boomerang

sama - it means lord or lady... a title of respect added on the end of someone's name

hanyou - half demon/half human

youkai - demon

inu - dog

miko - priestess

ningen - human

onna - woman

 

Sorry that it's going to take me a little while to update all of my stories... My boyfriend just broke up with me yesterday (05-27). He did it through a letter. Even had the gull to ask me to give back what he gaveme! What's worse, he did it for another girl he's been seeing behind my back... and I found out he was doing so three weeks ago! ((Sigh)) Anyways, Thank-you for reading and reviewing...