Yu Yu Hakusho Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Heart of Ice ❯ Betrayed or Not ( Chapter 16 )

A/N: I am so very, very, very sorry for the long break between my updates. I've been bogged down with work and then my dad switched the computer room with his room, causing complete chaos on my part. Forgive me. I hope I haven't lost my readers. I'd also like to apologize for dismissing some of the characters as the story progressed.

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Chapter 16: Betrayed or Not

Inuyasha ambled along behind Sesshomaru, unsure as to where he could go now. He stared at the back of his elder brother's silvery mane and sighed. `Aniki, why do you hate me so much. What did I do? Why did you leave me to fend for myself when mother and father died?' Inuyasha's amber eyes were twin pools of regret.

“What ails you Inuyasha?” Inuyasha jerked as he was pulled from his thoughts by his brother's cool tone. “For what reason to you follow me.”

“Sesshomaru…what happened between us?” Had the hanyou not been carefully watching the taiyoukai, he wouldn't have caught the slight flash of guilt in the elder demon's eyes.

“You are a half breed Inuyasha and I, a full demon. You would have been a weakness I could not afford at the time. With father dead, the weight of the lands fell upon me.” Sesshomaru gazed at his brother blankly and then sighed uncharacteristically. “Rejoin me in father's old castle, Inuyasha.”

Had Inuyasha not been so prideful, tears would have fallen from his eyes. He realized at that moment that his brother, the ever-proud and ruthless Sesshomaru, was offering a roundabout apology. “Feh…I would have gone there with or without your invite…aniki.”

Surprise showed in the youkai's eyes as he heard that last word slip from Inuyasha's lips. The hanyou had chosen to forgive him. A slight, nearly unnoticeable smile crept across the taiyoukai's lips before his face was stoic again. The two silver-haired brothers walked off together.

 

 

Kagome awoke feeling warm and safe within the arms of her mate. She turned her head and studied his sleeping visage. He had never looked as vulnerable as now. Or maybe vulnerable wasn't the right word…more like relaxed. She traced a finger over the jagan and giggled as it opened to gaze at her affectionately. Kagome leaned up and planted a gentle kiss on the upper lid.

“You shouldn't be so attached to it.” Kagome started at Hiei's voice as his grip on her tightened.

“Why not?”

“Because it is evil.”

Kagome looked at Hiei and then burst out laughing. Between gasps she managed to mumble, “It's not evil, Hiei. The jagan just has a mind of its own and wants more freedom. Isn't that right? Besides…it's part of you and I love all of you.” After a few more minutes of cuddling, both silently agreed to get dressed and find the others.

 

 

“Soon you will know true pain, Kagome. You will feel the burn of anguish as your friends die in the same trap Naraku made so many years ago. You will be mine forever.” Tsuyoi laughed to himself. Around him were several human-shaped shadows.

 

 

“Inuyasha! Sesshomaru! HELP!” Kagome screamed as Hiei ripped viciously at her clothing, drawing blood with each swipe. Her pained cries and the smell of her blood summoned the brothers to her side and sent them into a blind fury. Snarls filled the air as Inuyasha and Sesshomaru tore Hiei from Kagome's crying form.

“What the hell do you think you're doing, Hiei!” Inuyasha snarled at the apparition, his own demon barely suppressed as violet stripes flashed on his cheeks. Hiei only smirked and remarked calmly, “Hn…I'm just having some fun with my bitch.” As both Sesshomaru and Inuyasha leaped at him, he suddenly vanished, leaving behind a strong scent trail. Sesshomaru snarled fro Inuyasha to watch Kagome as he swept after the betraying apparition.

“Kagome…are you okay?” Inuyasha's eyes were golden once again as his concern took over. He held her to his chest as he rocked her back and forth. Suddenly, his motions ceased and a shocked look overcame his face. “Kagome…why?” A trickle of blood fell from the corner of his lips as pain spiraled through his back from the knife she had driven there. This pain was nothing though when compared to the pain in his heart.

“You want to know why? Because I tire of you and your friends getting in my way.” Inuyasha looked confused as he heard these words. “How will she feel, Inuyasha…when she learns that you couldn't tell that I am merely a puppet. How will your precious Kagome feel when I tell her you thought she killed you.” Inuyasha stared in disbelief as the Kagome puppet destroyed itself, leaving behind the stench of Tsuyoi.

“No…damn it!” Inuyasha felt the poison from the blade seep through his blood. He tried to get up but couldn't at the moment. Then he grinned. It seemed that Tsuyoi hadn't done his research correctly. If he had, he would have realized that this poison was nothing compared to Sesshomaru's poison claws. Although, he had to admit that it was strong and he would be out for a while. He only hoped that Sesshomaru would figure out that the demon he chased was merely a puppet and that they were all in danger.

 

A/N: Please forgive me for my lateness. If you have any problems, suggestions, et cetera, please email me at Glow55555@yahoo.com. Thanks to all my great reviewers! You make my days bright!