I am extremely happy and excited to post this new story. It's not going to be long and it is a bit on the cheesy side and you will experience a very out of character Sesshomaru but there is a reason for it. In this story, I want to show the side of him that is more in touch with the calmer; father like side of himself that he didn't knew was there. Kagome is going to be a bit more dainty and refined as well. I have written this while listening to some amazing classical songs that made this story flow in my mind.
I hope everyone enjoys this little tale of mine!
Vani
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The full moon lit up the forest making the winter snow shine brightly, the trees casted shadows across the landscape making the hillside look magical. Taking a deep breath she savored the smell of wood burning from the many little huts, it was such a calming scent. Being a miko the smell of nature called out to her soul and gave her inner peace.
Kagome stood on a little hill overlooking the Edo village, her eyes closed as she took in the smells of the first snow on a winter night. InuYasha as off hunting, gathering supplies for the winter to come and making sure Kaede would not stare or freeze in the harsh winter climate.
With the threat of Naraku gone, they were all able to finally go in with their lives. It's been over two years since the spiders demise and she was still here. Kagome was able to jump through the well but rarely left this era, she was starting to feel like this was more her home than where she was born.
Pulling her cloak around her slender shoulders she lowered the fur lined hood and shook out her long wavy hair as she turned her face up to the moon as she smiled. Little snowflakes dotted her midnight hair, she opened her mouth and giggled when a little snowflake land on her tongue.
"You're just asking to get sick aren't ya?" said the low husky voice of her hanyou friend.
"Oh shush InuYasha" she said turning to smile at him "There is nothing wrong with admiring the beautiful landscape"
InuYasha shook his head at her reasoning but didn't say anything as he admired the way she looked in the fur lined cloak he had paid to have commissioned for her. Blood red and long, he wanted to see her in his color, claim her at least in this way. The fur that lined the clock was white so to match his hair, he loved seeing it on her, loved knowing that his scent clung to the fabric marking her from other demons.
He needed to claim her and soon. He had started to notice to way Sesshomaru would come with the excuse of visiting Rin but his demon knew better. He'd seen the way Kagome would walk with the demon lord, they would talk for hours on end, and sometimes he would even hear her laugh at something his half-brother would say surprising everyone around. Sesshomaru would only tolerate Rin and Kagome's presence around him, he spoke with Kaede because she was Rin guardian but he would never seek out her company like he did with his little ward and the blue eyed miko. InuYasha's head started to hurt as the buzzing in his ears started up again. He couldn't remember when it started but it was slowly driving him a bit crazy.
He looked at Kagome's profile and felt a dark hunger form. The years only paid tribute to her beauty, her sparkling blue alluring eyes set in a face so heartbreakingly beautiful and yet innocent that it made his own demon snarl, wanting nothing more than to take the little miko for his own. She loved him, he knew that, but as much as he loved her…there was Kikyo. The every present shadow between them.
He could not resent the presence of Kikyo in his life though. He loved her just as much, and could not bear it if either one of them where taken away from him. He knew it was dishonorable to want both of them, but it was what his heart wanted.
He wanted both Kagome and Kikyo as his mates; Kagome would be the first mate, the one who would bare him his pups. Kikyo would the second since she could not bear any children being dead and all. It was getting both of them to agree to this that was the tricky part. He first and foremost had to claim Kagome. Once she was claimed and pupped, he would then move on to Kikyo. The timing had to be just right. He would not be free to claim Kikyo until Kagome was already carrying his pups; he had to make sure that there would be no out clauses for her, as a pregnant female she would have no choice but to stay with her mate.
To say that his thoughts regarding the miko were growing darker and darker by the day was an understatement. It was almost like a constant buzzing in the back of his mind, egging him on, swirling exotic fantasies of both women.
"Kagome" he breathed out as he walked towards her, admiring the way the snow clung to her hair "I'm still waiting for you to keep your promise to stay with me forever" he said moving so that he stood directly behind her, his height made it easy for him to nuzzle her hair gently while he placed his clawed hands on her shoulders.
"But InuYasha….I am keeping my promise" she responded to him confusion in her voice "I am here aren't I?" she said that last part with a laugh; she looked up at him and gave him a smile revealing that adorable dimple on her left cheek.
He chuckled at her innocence "I know you are here….but what I'm referring to is being with me…as my mate"
He felt her tense up then turned around to look up at him.
"Your mate?" she said frowning "Are you asking that I marry you?"
He caressed her cheek careful of his claws "In a way I suppose I am" he said softly touching the spot where that little indentation would appear.
"But" she said tentatively "You're in love with Kikyo. You said you love her, that you choose her….. I've seen you two in the forest three nights ago while I was looking for firewood….you where…ah….very intimately together. How can you ask me to marry you now? I'm your friend InuYasha and I will always be your friend….but that is all there can be between us now"
Kagome was so shocked and confused that she didn't smell the impending danger, didn't seem to catch on to the dark thoughts her best friend was having by her refusal. She was forced to stop waiting for his love over two years ago when he made his decision to be with Kikyo, so to hear him say he now wanted to mate her was…..confusing.
"Your wrong Kagome" he said harshly taking hold of the back of her neck keeping her prisoner to him "I may have been rutting her, but it's you who will carry my mating mark, you who will give me pups and it is you who will keep my bed warm at night" he watched her radiant blue eyes widen in fear, her intoxicating scent mixing with the fear and hurt she felt.
"Stop staying that InuYasha" she whispered to him "You're my best friend, the person I trust above all others don't make me lose that please. Don't make me look at you any less than what those words already did. Just let me go right now and I will forgive and forget everything you just said okay? We'll go back to the way we were"
She saw the beloved face of her dear friend twist into something she couldn't recognize, it made her want to cry, to hold on to him until her protector was back in this demons place. Dear gods….was Miroku right all along?
"Your mine Kagome" he said "It's time you start acting the role"
Taking her arm he pulled her towards the far end of the forest, further away from the well that will take her home.
"Stop InuYasha" she said in a serious voice trying to pull her arm free "Take me home okay? Clear you mind….maybe find Kikyo and talk to her okay?"
"You can't go back home" came his cold remark.
"What! why?" she said feeling tears running down her face as she kept trying to pull her arm free from his grasp, his claws where digging into her skin painfully.
"I destroyed it"
The forest went quiet. The only sound she could hear was the sound of her breathing and her heart beat…they sounded too loud, the blood wanted to rush to her head but she refused to faint now. Her body was numb as she walked woodenly besides the man that used to be her best friend in the world. She remembered a time when they were both younger, laughing together, fighting together side by side protecting each other from harm. What happened?
She looked up at his profile. Where did my InuYasha go and who was this imposter?
"Who are you?" she whispered "If I didn't know any better I'd say that you where Naraku trying to pass off as my friend" she said coldly to his back.
InuYasha snarled at being compared to that low life. His demon coming full front at being insulted by his intended mate, he didn't think twice as he backhanded her across the cheek causing her to fall back on the hard ground.
Kagome stayed on the cold snow covered floor paralyzed by the pain to the side of her face and the surprise from his actions. He hit her.
He has never raised a hand to her…..never in all her years of being with him as he ever struck her. It not only hurt physically but emotionally as well. The idea that her dear friend hit her…..as if he was reprimanding a misbehaving dog filled her with despair and grief.
Placing her hand to her cheek she winced at the tender skin. She looked at his red eyes suddenly fearing for her life and without the enchanted beads, she no longer hand any control over him. She had taken them off, thinking that she wouldn't need them anymore, trusting in her friend.
He crouched down close to her and snarled making her shake in fear as his hand went to her throat suddenly.
"You will never call my by that name and you will learn you place" he hissed at her "You are my mate, my bitch and you will obey me for now on…got it?"
She looked at his familiar golden eyes, trying to find a smidgen of the half demon she used to know and love.
InuYasha blinked, looking at the sadness in her eyes, hating that he was as reason it was there. The buzzing in his head was driving his demon mad. He looked down at Kagome's tiny form then gathering her up in to his arms. He held her tenderly….likes if the slap never happened.
"Shhhhh" he said in to her ear "It's okay Kagome…..it's gonna be okay" he leaned back and cupped her face with both hands looking in to her eyes "You see why it's not good to question me? I love you Kagome….so much" he said leaning down to give her kiss savoring her soft lips "Now be a good little mate and obey your alpha…okay baby?" he said watching her numbly nod her head in agreement "That's my good bitch" he with a smile then breathed out in relief now that he's dominated her she would comply to his wishes easily now.
She tried to figure out what had happened to her friend. Did an evil spirit really possess him? Had Miroku been right all this time? The way he was acting was scaring the holy hell out of her. She really didn't want to purify him, but if he even dared to do what she thought he wanted to do with her…then she would not have a choice. If this would have been in another time when she was younger and more naive, she would have perhaps given in to the hanyou, would have laid down on the ground and opened up her arms to him if she thought it would mean that she could keep him.
When they reached a clearing she froze when she saw a large house deep in the forest rested in back of a large mountain. There was smoke coming from the chimney, she had a feeling that this had not been here before, and this house was too new.
"What do you think mate?" he said proudly as he leaned down and nuzzled her neck making her swallow in fear "I made it so that it has plenty of room for our first 3 pups, but maybe you can give me more" he said making her panic at his words.
When he started to push her towards the house did her heart start slamming against her chest, he stood in back of her, giving her no room for escape.
"Let's get started on some of those pups" he said huskily making Kagome's panic double "You're fertile tonight after all" he whispered.
"No" she breathed shaking her head.
He snarled behind her "You will do what I tell you" he snarled as he kept pushing towards the house "and your alpha wants to see you in his bed…my bed" As soon as the words left his mouth he felt himself harden to the point of pain. Just imagining his beautiful, sweet Kagome on top of the red sheets on his futon, legs spread wide in invitation as he pumped in and out of her was enough to bring his demon back in full front. He was going to have her, he didn't want to do it by force but he's waited far too long for her to come to him and now his demon was taking control of things. He would see his petite little human fat with his pups in no time; his demonic seed was stronger than humans ensuring that she would be with pup by the time tonight ended. He's been rutting with Kikyo for a while now, trying to take the edge off of not being able to have the pretty miko from the future but no more. Kikyo had tried to get him to leave Kagome, to run away with her but his demon refused and every time he did Kikyo would beg for him to take her…so he would but tonight his demon ignored her call and instead went looking for the raven hair miko.
Deep in the shadows a pair of cold golden eyes observed the half breed trying to force the little human miko into the large house which he assumed was the half breeds'. 'Dishonorable' he thought as he watched the panic on her beautiful pale face as she tried to reason with his dimwitted half-brother. Though it is was not uncommon that a youkai would sometimes force their intended mates into their bed, it was beneath for an Inuyoukai of his bloodline to do so. They were graced with beauty and power; they should not have to force a female to mate with them. Besides, they were also royalty; they did not force women to their bed…period.
"No please InuYasha…." she said before he watched his brother grab the tiny female by the throat as he continued to drag her along. Tears ran down her face as she looked up at her captor. Muscles bunching he was about to go and rip her small form out of the hanyou grip when he heard her talk again.
"Okay InuYasha" she said softy making him curl his lip in disgust and his brother smirk in triumph "I am sorry it had to come to this…. I do love you…..but you gone too far"
There was a pulse of power as she closed her eyes and started to chant under her breath. InuYasha snarled at her but was thrown back by the pink aura surrounding her; she had placed a barrier around herself.
Opening her blue eyes she looked at her once friend sadly "You will not have me this night or any night InuYasha. There is something dark that had infected your mind and I will not stop until I purify it and return you to your former self"
Sesshomaru frowned at her choice of words. She still seemed determine to save her friend, her loyalty for being a human was truly remarkable. She had always baffled him, ignited his curiosity. She was so extraordinarily exotic for being human; she didn't even completely smelled human. Smelly creatures that they were, always content to walk around in sweat and dirt. The women where unremarkable, never able to distinguish one feature from the next, they all looked the same to him. Every once in a great while there would be a noble woman or princess that he would be able to tolerate or even find a bit interesting in face but never more than a youkai. Youkai females were alluring, their beauty marking them for the dangerous creatures they were, they held no real body odor so being around youkai was very welcoming to an Inuyoukai who had superior noses.
So to him Kagome was an enigma.
He could still remember when he first met her. She had pulled out his father's fang out of the tomb, at first he didn't pay her any attention, simply ignored her not even bothering looking her way. But when she pulled out the sword, he came face to face with her and could still feel the surprise in his gut.
'What are you' is what he asked her not 'Who are you'. The 'who' did not matter to him, but the 'what' did, for she could not be human. When he first looked at her face, he was instantly memorized by her pure ivory skin soft, silky and unblemished. She didn't have a single marking on her skin and she was showing quite a bit of it, her hands had no signs that she had ever worked a day in her life, long and slender fingers with exceptionally groomed cuticles and fingernails. Her hair a thick river of midnight black waves that curled in some areas, so different from the pin straight locks of most women, it tempted a man to touch those silky strands. Full heart shaped lips that where natural pink in color hid a set of shockingly white pearly teeth.
When she first spoke to him, he was not assaulted with rancid breath which he found was always common for humans. Of course because she seemed to be the expectation to everything, her breath was clean with traces of mint. Petite in stature, she was a small little spitfire. She reminded him more of an elfin sprite, full of rebellion and courage.
Then there were her eyes.
Sesshomaru closed his own eyes feeling a growl deep within his chest. Her eyes where a pure blue, bright and clear fringed with ebony long thick lashes that fanned down when she blinked. It was a striking contrast, her black hair and lashes against sky blue eyes. Beautiful blue eyes set in a pixie heart shaped face, it was impossible to not notice her; she was so different from all other humans. It never ceases to enthrall him whenever she spoke those eyes of her would change colors depending on her temper. She held the beauty, grace and power of a youkai female. Power that she was now demonstrating in her effort to keep herself from being raped by the savage of a half breed demon that had grown obsessed with having her.
The glow coming off of her was too powerful. Sesshomaru had never seen her expel so much energy. The bright light engulfed InuYasha making him howl in pain as she tried to purge the darkness from his mind. Not an easy task to do, he noted, it was something only very few mikos knew how to do and even then sometimes that backfired and could kill the miko who tired it. He would not permit that to happen to this particular human though, if he felt she was draining too much of her power he would be forced to intervene. He had sworn to himself to be her protector and he kept his word….even it was against herself.
Kagome was getting weak, she knew what she was trying to do was dangerous but if it gave InuYasha the chance to clear his mind and push out the darkness in his mind that became obsessed with her then it was worth it. She would go anything to get her best friend back.
"You are mine!" he snarled at her trying hard to push her purifying aura out of his mind "And I will not give up until I have you"
'No' she thought, it wasn't working. Feeling her heart heavy she tired a different approach. He would have to forget her. Tears ran down her face as she fought against InuYasha's demon. If he forgot her then he would forget about his need to claim her and be happy with Kikyo like he was meant to be.
'Forget me InuYasha' she thought 'Forget me….'
The pain made her cry out as she forced out all of her energy out of her forcing her on her knees. Then last thing she remembered seeing was the sight of InuYasha as he fell unconscious on the forest floor. Closing her eyes she allowed the darkness to take her away from the pain knowing that her best friend would not remember who she was when he woke up.
Sesshomaru looked away in disbelief, that blast of pure raw energy was very strong, how could someone so small hold that much within? When the light died down and the clearing went silent again he turned to find both of them laying on the snow both unconscious. Moving quietly he moved to kneel by the human woman, his eyes drinking in her beauty. He breathed out a sigh relief when he saw that she was still breathing.
She looked like a fallen angel; her black hair a halo against the whiteness of the snow, her skin almost mirrored that snowy paleness making her lips look almost red in color. A true angelic beauty, the only thing missing where her wings. Leaning forward he inhaled her scent then frowned, the cloak she wore smelled too much like the half breed. Unbuttoning it he lifted her up in his arms wrapping his tail around her to keep her warm and mark her with his scent. He turned and walked away; leaving his half breed brother alone with the red cloak and took her to his camp site in a cave near the village where Rin stayed at.
He always stayed close to Rin and Kagome during the winter for the past two years, in case they needed his assistance. Once in the warmth of the cave he ordered Jaken to pull the pelts from Ah-Uh's saddle bags and lay them close to the burning fire. He was laid her down and looked at her, he took notice of the heavy winter kimono she wore and wondered if it was yet another gift from his brother. It was white with lavender with lotus flowers and tied with a silver obi, the fabric was thick and soft made for winter. He knew the cloak was from InuYasha, he had been there when he had given it to the little miko but he wondered what else the hanyou gifted her with. As she slept he watched her, wondering what it was that lured him so much to this one small human woman. Was it the innocence that shined though her azure eyes? Or was it her gentle nature and fiery temper? He should not feel so attached to a human and yet there was no mistaking the possessive growl his demon was making as he guarded her while she was so weak.
For two years he watched her become a woman, intelligent and witty. The mere fact that she was educated earned her his respect. She had lost much of her baby fat but it was amusing how she did not grow any taller. Dainty and tiny, her height was always a source of embarrassment for her, she didn't like it how the men in the village thought her either weak or too fragile for the role of a miko.
As attractive as she was, it as her heart that lured him to her. He could acknowledge that she was lovely but he was not interested in her in the romantic way. No, what he wanted from her was something entirely different.
It was daybreak when he felt her starting to wake.
Her head was hurting…and she didn't know why. What happened? Opening her eyes she gazed at the ceiling of…a cave? Frowning she looked to her right and noticed the oddest thing ever. A green looking toad with clothes snoring away as it rested against a two headed cross between a giant lizard and a horse maybe? Was she still dreaming?
"Miko"
She turned towards the deep masculine voice and felt the air rush out of her lungs. Who was he? He was the most devilishly handsome looking…..ah…whatever he was. He was fair skinned with two magenta strips on each cheek and eyelids with a blue crescent moon on his forehand and pointed elfin ears. Where they tattoos of some sort? His hair was long, silky and silver, who had hair like that? He was tall…..alarmingly so, his clothes where made of fine silk letting her know that his man was not poor by any means, but why was he here?
Then she made another discovery that frighten her more than waking up next to someone she didn't recognize.
Who was she?
"Miko" he called again, she assumed it meant her "Why do you look so confused?"
Sitting up she looked down at her hands. Stranger's hands she thought and saw her nails painted a deep plum color. She looked at him.
"You know me?" she asked carefully, not wanting to reveal too much. His face held no emotions but his eyes burned intensely as he gave a look of annoyance.
"Now is not the time to play your games" he said his deep voice was so mesmerizing and smoothing "Do you fair well?" She twirled her fingers together, thinking hard. Who was she? Who was she? Did she know him? It seemed like he knew her so she nodded mutely.
He eyed her suspiciously; she did not speak openly with him or smile at him like she usually did which bother him immensely. He had begun to look forward to and enjoy the way she spoke and treated him whenever he came to the village to visit Rin…and her. In truth, he himself sought out her company, she was like a smoothing balm against his dark soul, a bright light at the end of a tunnel and when she sang…it brought his beast inner peace.
He has never seen her look so lost, confused and scared around him in a very long time; in fact it was the opposite most recently. For the past two years she would routinely walk with him as he watched Rin play and perform her duties, coaxing him into some very engaging conversations. Other times he would simply appear at the village for the sake of being in Rin's and Kagome's presence and enjoy the day with who he considered his two females. She was so respectful of him yet playful that he somehow got the feeling something wasn't right. He watched as she frowned down at her hands he saw the way she shuddered then fingered her clothing as if not recognizing it.
Then a thought occurred to him. Was it possible that the spell she performed on InuYasha….damaged her memory?
He got up and walked over to where she was sitting, she looked up at him in alarm which confirmed his suspicious even further. She was always to one sit close to him whenever they sat and watch Rin play in the fields of flowers. Sitting down next to her he frowned as he looked into her blue eyes.
"Do you not recognize me my little one?" he asked trying to make his voice sound soothing as he released some of his youkai to project an aura of protection and comfort. Her eyes widen a bit before he saw her shoulders relax.
"No" she whispered "I don't know recognize you" she said then looked up at him "Do you know me?"
More than anyone seemed to as of late he thought.
"Yes" he said smirking a bit at her "I do know you and you know me as well"
She bit her lip nervously.
"Who am I? How do I know you?" she asked looking him. The trust he saw in those pretty blue eyes almost made him waver in his decision but he shook it off. Didn't he just insult the half breed for using underhand tactics for getting this female? Then shook off those thoughts. Unlike InuYasha, he did not have dishonorable intentions. If she lost her memory then he would see this as a gift from the kamis and as a sign to where her proper place should be.
"Your name is Kagome, you know me because I am your alpha. You are pack" he said watching as her eyes widen.
"Who are you?"
"Lord Sesshomaru kotori" he said in a low voice calling her 'little bird'. She did remind him of an innocent little blue bird, small and dainty with a beautiful singing voice. A voice that smoothed his beast and calmed his black blood.
"Kagome" she whispered her name, experimenting the feel of it on her tongue. It sounded too familiar yet alien to her. She looked at the powerful male sitting beside her and wondered what role she had in his life. He was a lord then, looking at him she tilted her head when she remembered the rest of what he told her.
"Lord Sesshomaru….what does it mean by you're my alpha? Isn't that a canine term?" she asked perplexed by his words.
He pinned her with a look before he smirked in her direction flashing a sharp fang at her "What do you think I am my kotori? I am an InuDaiYoukai, you were taken from me by a half demon who thought to take you against your will, there was an accident and it damaged your memory"
Kagome didn't know what to think, her head started hurting a bit.
Sesshomaru sensing her pain reached out and cloaked her in his youkai.
"You are in pain my little one" he stated moving to sit closer to her "Allow you alpha to take care of you"
She looked at him; she knew what he was asking. He was asking to trust him, he said that he was her alpha and if it was true then he must be used to taking care of her. Nodding her head she lowered her gaze and felt her whole body tingle when he placed his hand on top of her head. It was like her soul knew him, feeling relived that he was indeed who he said he was she closed her eyes and let him heal her.
Sesshomaru could tell the moment her soul recognize him, his inner demon purred contently. After two years of being in contact with him he was not surprised that her aura would recognize him. He sought out the part of her mind that was sealing her memories and found it engulfed in a pink aura that was starting to diminish. Her spell hand backfired on her. She had been trying to make InuYasha forget her but because it pained her to know that the hanyou would never recognized her it back fired on to her. If she had let go of her attachment to InuYasha, it would have worked and the half breed would have woken up never having a memory of her. Sesshomaru frowned at his information… that meant that InuYasha would no doubt try to take her again. Well this was one female that the half breed would never have for she will be his.
Focusing his youkai on the seal that was already there, he doubled the seal insuring that she would never again regain her memories until he decided to lift his own seal on her mind….and he may never do so. She would belong solely to him, her every memory will be of him. He was powerful, only his father would rival him now if he were alive and with that power came a very possessive inner Inu who didn't like to share what he considered his. InuYasha had been banned from his pack and as such had no business coming close to members of who he considered his pack now.
He felt her body go limp; with the pain gone she fell fast asleep lowering her on to the pelts he watched as his crescent moon appeared on the temple where he placed his seal. She was now marked as part of his family. Instinctively he leaned down and nuzzled his mark on her.
Satisfied that she was peacefully asleep he went out to hunt for the half breed and see if he still had retained memories of his miko.
Walking out he placed a powerful barrier at the entrance of the cave, denying access to anyone and also locking the human female inside. He would not have her wondering around the forest at night and risk someone recognizing her and taking her away from him now that he found a way to keep her. She had a strong sense of responsibility and she thought that the village was hers, he on the other hand did not. Her responsibilities now lay in the western lands.
Flying up in the air he went back to the clearing that held the house by the base of the mountains and saw InuYasha starting to get up. He was shaking his head as if clearing a fog.
Landing in front of his half-brother he watched a he looked at him.
"Sesshomaru? What the hell are you doing here?" he said then grunted as he turned his neck to once side then another hearing it pop "Did we get into a fight? Why the hell does my head hurt so much?"
Sesshomaru didn't say anything as he watched InuYasha's gaze fall on the red cloak. Crouching down he lifted it up gently and looked around.
"Kagome?!" he said then got up, the cloak still in his hand as he looked around franticly "Where is she? Why would she leave her cloak here in the dead of winter? Kagome!"
InuYasha couldn't remember much, bits and pieces really. The past couple days have been a bit of a blur to him, the constant ringing in his mind driving him crazy and the dark thoughts surrounding a certain blue eyed human. What happened? He looked up at his brother and snarled.
"Where is she?" there had to be a reason why Sesshomaru was here and she was not. He could barely remember a faint recollection of his brother and Kagome walking and talking whenever he visited, could scarcely remember the jealously that would ignite within his chest as his cold brother's eyes linger on the little miko as he would hear her sing for him.
"Do you not remember what you tried to do to her, here in this very clearing? What you were trying to subject her to?"
InuYasha backed away from his brother. What was he talking about? Shaking his head he racked his memory for a clue to what he could have done. He sniffed the air picking up a trace of her blood. Looking at his claws he saw a bit of her blood on one hand. Why would he have her blood on his hand? What did he do? He didn't transform, no, this was different. He could remember a buzzing in his head which wasn't there anymore but what did that have to do with Kagome?
"I see that you don't" came the cold voice of his half-brother "Well then let me refresh your memory. You brought her here so that you could claim her as your mate. I watched as you held her small delicate neck in your claws while you dragged her across the snow like a rabid dog in heat" snarled his brother pointing to the path marked on the snow. InuYasha glanced at it and indeed it looked like a struggle "When she fought you, you backhanded her knocking her to the ground be not before telling her that you where her alpha and to be a good little bitch and basically spread her legs for you" he spat out making InuYasha's eyes widen.
No….he couldn't have done that….he would never treat Kagome like that…Never!
"Oh yes half breed you did. Your intentions on raping her was quite clear so she blasted you with her powers and fled"
"Where?" he said desperately "Where is she? I need to talk to her…apologize…I would never hurt her" he said then howled as he clutched his head and dropped to his knees "I love her…..more than my own life"
Sesshomaru sneered at him. Oh he knew InuYasha loved the little human he now claimed, that was very clear every time the half demon set his eyes on her and it was something he would never allow. He was her guardian now and it was his responsibility to keep her out of harm's way.
"And I would be willing to give you this information why?" said Sesshomaru "If I'm not mistaken you have the scent of graveyard soil and sex on your person, why would you seek out Kagome after rutting the dead one? Did your demon barely realize that she could not bear you any pups?" The mention of Kagome with the word pup brought on a very feral snarl from Sesshomaru's demon. She was much too young in his eyes to take on a mate, and the thought of her baring any pup with InuYasha made him want to rip his brother apart.
InuYasha frowned as he inhaled himself and found that his brother was telling the truth. He did smell of death and sex. When did he rut Kikyo and why didn't he remember any of it? Shit….this had the markings of a spell written all over it.
Looking at Sesshomaru he realized that he knew where Kagome was but he was withholding that information from him. Snarling at his older brother he took out Tetsusaiga "Where is Kagome" he said in a low growl.
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes on InuYasha "Safe from you" with that he morphed into his ball of light and traveled back to the village he would need to retrieve her belongings.
InuYasha howled as he looked down at the red cloak that smelled of Kagome and himself. He struggled to find the memory of the day he paid a demon seamstress to have this made for Kagome. He had infused some of his blood into the fabric and hunted down the white hair minx that made the fur rim. He had wanted something personal to gift his lovely Kagome, something that had himself laced within so that he could always protect her and have his scent on her. He struggled to remember what happened. They defeated Naraku…..but how long ago was that? It had to just happen…right? He remembered telling Kikyo that he avenged her death by killing Naraku and that she was now free to rest in peace but that he would not be going to hell with her….he had someone to live for.
Frowning he remembered her anger, her rage as she told him that he would live to regret it then she left. If that was the last thing she said to him, then why did his scent and hers mix together with the musky scent of sex? Why would he rut Kikyo knowing that he was in love with Kagome? His thoughts where all jumbled.
Sniffing the air he took off after his brother's scent. His gut was telling him that he was hiding Kagome but for what reason? As far as he could remember, Sesshomaru thought humans where dirt beneath his feet, so why would he take Kagome?
A memory flashed in his mind, a memory of him spying on Sesshomaru and Kagome as Rin picked flowers in a field, the summer air swirled around making it smell sweet and floral. He could remember seeing Sesshomaru, his tall frame lay lazily on the flower covered grass his body stretched out facing Kagome. He was propped on one elbow while Kagome sat by his side while she laced together a flower crown for Rin, she sang while she weaved, her sweet voice carrying in the wind while he observed the way his brother's face was peaceful and serene. He remembered feeling jealousy and rage as he watched how comfortable his brother was with his female, then growled low when Kagome placed the flower crown on his brothers head, he had heard her giggle when his brother opened his eyes and gave her an annoyed look but didn't move to take the flower crown off or tried to take her head off for the offence. Instead he huffed then closed his eyes again, Kagome reached out and take the flowers off then gently brushing the petals from his brother's hair while running her fingers through it smoothing out for him, not once did the DaiYoukai move from his spot. He could also remember seeing the way his brother's tail would inch towards her and curl around her waist possessively.
InuYasha frowned at the weird memory. When did that happen? He couldn't pin point a date and because of his demon heritage, he was blessed with an excellent memory. So why did he struggle to remember the days after they defeated Naraku? More than that, since when did Sesshomaru tolerate anyone touching him much less a human, let alone have his tail curled around one like she was part of his pack.
When his brother's scent disappeared he roared out in anger as he looked around sniffing trying to pick up any trace of either Kagome or his jackass of a brother. When he got none he fell on his knees, damning his brother to hell and back. Getting up he ran towards Kaede's hut, needing some answers. Once he was there he looked around to see Sango, Miroku and Shippo eating their supper.
"Oh InuYasha" said Miroku "There you are….we wondered if you would be stopping by today or if you were going to stay with Kikyo this night"
He gaped at them "What?" he said moving into the hut "Why would I be with Kikyo?"
Sango gave him a frown "Because she is your soon to be mate….at least that is what you keep saying"
InuYasha felt a bit sick now "How can I mate with Kikyo when I love Kagome? Plus Kikyo is dead"
They all looked at him shocked and confused for a moment.
Miroku got up and sat in front of him and looked at him in the eyes "InuYasha….have you returned to your old self again?"
"Miroku what are you talking about?" said Sango
Miroku grinned at InuYasha the sighed a breath of relief "Remember that comment I made regarding InuYasha when he said that he made up his mind and that he was choosing Kikyo?"
InuYasha didn't have a clue what was going on but then watched as Shippo and Sango gasped as they recalled something.
"That's right!" said Sango "You said that InuYasha had to look of someone who was possessed but you couldn't detect an aura"
Miroku nodded "Ever since that day, InuYasha changed, he seemed like a man lost in a dream"
"I don't have much of a memory of these past few days" said InuYasha frowning "The last thing I can clearly remember without the fog getting in the way is defeating Naraku"
"But that was over two years ago InuYasha" said Shippo making InuYasha freeze.
No….that couldn't be right. How could he lose over two years of his fuckin life?
Kagome.
Oh dear gods no…..
InuYasha put his head in his hands wanting to whimper as his demon whined painfully. What must she think of him? What did she feel when he told her that he was in love with Kikyo and not her? How alone and confused she must have felt…oh kamis he felt sick to his stomach. He felt a hand on his shoulder making he look up at Miroku.
"I am glad you are back my friend" he said "I feared that we would lose you forever. Nothing I tried seemed to work, I tried so many times to break you from this cruse that I was almost doubting weather that was the real you after all"
InuYasha nodded "I'm glad to be back too…..it's fuckin frustrating" he said shaking his head "I can only remember bits and pieces" he then looked at all of them "There is one thing that is bugging me more than anything…..why the hell is Sesshomaru so close to Kagome now?"
They all looked around uncomfortably before Sango answered him.
"Lord Sesshomaru comes to visit Rin and to check up on her but now he also comes to see Kagome. They started to get close on day after you left to go with Kikyo. Kagome was so sad; she said she needed to be alone for a while. Rin wouldn't have any of it; she said that she wanted to see Kagome smile. I remember going to look for them; I was worried about Kagome when I saw your brother sitting with her. Her head was down as he spoke to her; I couldn't hear what they were saying because he projected a barrier around the flower field they were in" Sango shrugged "After that he would come by more and more often sometimes three times a week, not only to see Rin but to see her as well. Over time they became so comfortable around each other that whenever Kagome is around Sesshomaru, he always has his tail wrapped around her waist or shoulders. He is incredibly protective of her InuYasha, he doesn't tolerate other males around her, he also doesn't like it when she's not in the village and leaves for her time"
InuYasha eyes widen at the information making Sango nod at him "Yes…he knows, Kagome told him. Like I was saying he's very protective of both Rin and Kagome, Kagome says it's because he sees her as part of his pack. Four months ago a woman from the village thought herself prettier than Kagome" Sango scoffed "As if anyone could ever rival Kagome's beauty now that she's grown, anyways I was flying with Kirara when I notice the woman approach Sesshomaru. The idiot actually touched him; she thought that he now welcomed humans and their touch and stroked his tail. Sesshomaru clawed her face disfiguring her"
InuYasha swallowed, he was sure he wasn't going to like what was coming next.
"I heard him say to her that the only females who were ever allowed to touch him were Rin and Kagome. He said and I quote "You stupid human whore, how dare you assume that his Sesshomaru would ever stoop so low as to welcome your touch, you can never be worthy as my females" after that he left her crying and bleeding by the edge of the forest" Sango looked at InuYasha "How did you snap out of it?"
InuYasha growled as his demon raged inside of him, howling for him to go out and find Kagome….the woman he wanted to be his mate. His brother wanted to take her from him…..he could feel it.
"InuYasha" said Miroku "What's happened?"
"I don't know…I don't really remember…but" InuYasha looked at them "I have a feeling that Sesshomaru has taken Kagome" he breathed out as he explained everything that he could remember and what Sesshomaru told him, at the end he felt his demon raging for him to and find their mate. Looking down at her red cloak he brought it up to his nose and inhaled her sweet scent.
"He said that she was safe from me" he whispered but he knew that could hear him "I don't know what he might have said to her to make her leave all of us behind" He then had a thought and jumped up and left to go next door to the little hut that the villagers made for Kagome.
Walking in InuYasha growled low in his throat. Sesshomaru's scent was strong, as if he just left a few minutes ago. Fearing the worst he looked around the hut for Kagome's things and cursed when he saw that there was a lot of her stuff missing. The trunk where she kept the majority of the things from her time, including her instrument that she played was gone. Cursing he ran outside and sniffed the air and followed the trace of his brother scent once more. He would not let him just take off and disappear with Kagome though he wondered why he would in the first place. How much has changed over the past two years that Sesshomaru would actually seek out her company?
InuYasha then barked out a laugh, it was a dark and biter laugh. Could he really blame the demon lord for taking notice of her? Kagome was like the sun in many ways. Bright, warm and gave life to all around her. How many times did he bask in her presence as they hunted down Naraku? If it wasn't for her kind nature and warm heart….none of them would have remained sane long enough to enjoy their lives after the spider was defeated, she alone was the glue that kept them together.
She alone was the reason why he had friends, she was his love, his future, his everything.
He ran until all of the sudden…..he lost his scent. Stopping he looked around and tilted his nose in the air sampling the air trying to find even the slightest hint of Sesshomaru's scent but there was nothing. Feeling panic starting to form he darted around, looking for any clues as to where he could have gone with her.
"Kagome!" he yelled out "Kagome answer me please! Kagome!"
He lost track of the time, he searched until morning and even them he didn't stop. The sun was covered by gray clouds, the wind whipped by him mercilessly stinging his skin but he didn't stop. Where could he have taken her? Would he ever see her again? Depression and despair where staring to weight down his heart at the mere thought of her never being a part of his life. To never gain the dream he had of them so long ago. Of them sharing a life together, to wake up next to every morning or seeing her lush figure round with his pups. He wanted to laugh with her, fight with her and have new adventures with her.
No. He would not give up. He vowed to find her….even if it took years, he would never abandon her to his brother. Heading back to the village he decided the best thing to do was enroll the help of his friends.
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Sesshomaru knew he didn't have much time. Streaking thought the sky in his ball of demonic energy he stopped in the middle of the hut that Kagome occupied and grabbed items that he knew where personal and important to her and threw them into the truck by the foot of her bed and flew out. He didn't bother taking any of her clothing, nothing in that little hut was good enough for her, and he will see her in only the finest of silks and laces in the colors of his clan. Reaching the cave he dropped the barrier and walked in glad to see that Kagome still slept peacefully.
Strapping the trunk to Ah-Uh he then laid down next to the tiny human woman. 'How the years made one change' he mused as he admired the way her black hair fanned around her, soft and silky, he wondered how she kept it so shiny. His hand reached over and took a lock that was a bit curled and twirled it around his fingers, noticing how the piece of silky ribbon gave off a bluish tint. 'Just like her eyes' he thought to himself looking at her alabaster skin, so smooth and fragile looking. 'Soft as rose petals' he thought as he caressed her cheek marveling the texture. She was a unique little creature, like a rare songbird, free-spirited and exotic.
'A fine addition to the royal bloodline' he thought as he wrapped his tail around her small form and brought her close to his larger frame. Nuzzling her hair his beast purred within him as he inhaled her scent, she always smelled of fresh morning dew and roses. He never would have imaged in a million years that he would be so willing to take in and become the guardian to a human, and yet here he was holding this petite girl in his arms protectively. At first he had fought against the feelings this woman stirred within him. She was human and insignificant after all but every time he learned something new about her, his respect for her would flare. Delicate, polite, respectful, educated, powerful and clean…..there were few female demons that possessed all of her traits.
She uncovered long ago buried Inu instincts, desires for pack, for companionship and the need to have someone to protect.
Kagome didn't stop to think about why she was so comfortable and warm she just snuggled deeper into the inviting warmth and sighed contently. The rumbling of a deep purr made her frown slightly it was then that she registered the pair of large hands holding her close to a larger body next to her. Opening her eyes she came face to face with a silk clad masculine chest of the demon that had brought her to this cave. Looking up she noticed that he had his eyes closed as he continued to purr away. Since he was asleep she studied his face for a while, trying to force her mind to remember him but it couldn't. Her life was a stranger to her, she didn't know who the people in her past where and what they meant to her. If what this demon told her was the truth, then she belonged to him but in what way she wondered…..was she his slave? No, that couldn't be right; he didn't treat her like he would a slave, especially for a lord.
He was a handsome man….er….demon, she mused. She was sorely tempted to reach out and stroke one of his markings to see if the texture was different than his skin.
"It's not polite to stare kotori" came the deep rumbling of his voice making her gasp. She tried to disentangle herself from his arms but he wouldn't have any of it.
"I'm sorry…." She told him shyly "I didn't mean to stare but I was just trying to see if anything would spark a memory" she said not feeling like she was lying, it was true after all.
"And?" he said waiting to see if perhaps her heart recognized him on some other level.
Kagome studied him for a bit, taking in his scent, the warmth of his embrace and silver hair. He did seem familiar to her she realized as she studied his stoic face.
"You do seem….familiar. It's strange, fundamentally I don't know you and yet…..I don't fear you. I feel….comfortable and safe, that must mean that I know you…right?" she asked softy.
"Indeed my kotori" he said pleased with the knowledge that she knew him in her heart "Now let's make haste, I wish to have you in the western lands and in my castle where you can be protected"
Kagome frowned at him.
"Protected from what?" she asked him suddenly feeling the loss of his arms as he stood up and woke up the little greed toad.
"From the half breed who wanted to take you away from this Sesshomaru" he said then kicked the greet thing "Jaken"
She tilted her head as the greed toad/imp jumped away and looked around then bowed before the demon lord "Y-Yes Lord S-Sesshomaru? How can this lowly Jaken be of assistance?" he said then looked over to her and his already huge eyes popped out more "The lady Kagome?"
Now that surprised her. She looked up at the demon lord who smirked at her. If she needed any more evidence that she knew him that was it. Then that meant that what he said was true, she truly did belonged to him, but why did it call her lady? What title did she hold?
"Jaken" said Sesshomaru "Take Ah-Uh back to the castle and place lady Kagome's belongings in the silver room"
"Y-Yes master" said the green imp before jumping on top of the trunk and rode out with the two headed dragon.
"The silver room?" she asked him raising an eyebrow "If I belong to you…wouldn't I already have a room? And why would my belongings be anywhere but where my lord is at?"
Sesshomaru laughed internally, this was one of the reasons he was so fascinated with her. She had a quick mind, too smart for not only a human but for a woman.
"While that may be true, you were staying in a village taking care of my ward Rin, but I believe it is time for both of you to come home now" he said his voice never betraying the swirl of emotions. The fact that he would soon have both Rin and Kagome protected deep within the western lands and in his home was a euphoric feeling. More than that, the silver room was the room designed to house his mate, the only entrance into that room was through his personal bed chambers. It was designed that way for added protection. She of course, would not be there as his mate but since she was a bit free spirited, it served it's purpose. She wouldn't be able to sneak out, kamis knew the girl had a knack for wondering.
"I see" said Kagome standing up "When are we leaving to retrieve your ward?" she asked him dusting off her kimono making sure it was still pristine.
"You are to stay here and wait my return, I will not risk the half demon taking you again" he said moving out towards the mouth of the cave.
Kagome couldn't really pin point why this irked her….but it did. She didn't like the order he gave her to just sit here and stay put…like an obedient dog.
Sesshomaru detected her anger, her sweet scent spiking ever so slightly. She reminded him entirely too much of a little bird, not liking the cage he placed her in, but in a cage is where she would remain unless she was by his side, only then would he allow her to spread her wings. She was too precious to leave unprotected.
Walking up to the raven hair beauty he stroked her hair gently before leaning down, nuzzling the crescent moon on her temple that marked her as a member of the royal family….his family.
"I can smell your displeasure kotori" he said making Kagome huff a bit "While you are in my presence, you will have all the freedom you desire, but if I should have to depart, you are to remain where I leave you….is this understood?"
Kagome wanted to yell and curse him out; she did not like being told what to do! He gripped her chin in his deadly yet gentle claw hand and forced her to look up at him.
"Is this understood? I do not like to repeat myself kotori…not even for you"
Sighing in defeat she closed her eyes "Okay" she muttered making him chuckle internally. He let go of her chin caressed her hair a bit.
"That did not sound very convincing little one" he said amusement dancing in his eyes.
She looked up at him "I will stay put my lord" she said. Growling low, satisfied on having her word he leaned down and bumped her chin gently. She knew that since she didn't have any idea who she was and he did seem to know her, he was the only protection she had. Tilting her head a bit she exposed her delicate neck to him as a sign that she trusted him.
Sesshomaru, pleased by her submission gave her neck a quick affectionate nuzzle and lick.
"Behave your self kotori. I will return shortly"
Once he was gone, she looked around the cave. The two headed beast and the green toad left so the only thing remaining was the burning fire, but she couldn't snuff it out since she didn't have a winter cloak. Looking down at herself she fingered the kimono she wore and wondered why it seemed important to her, why did this piece of material make her throat tight and eyes prick? Knelling down by the fire she once again looked at her hands then took a strand of hair that fell over her shoulder and looked at it.
Midnight black with blue. Gather all of her hair she pulled it over one shoulder and stared at the curtain of black curls. Her hair was very long, it fell all the way to her belly button; she took a strand that was curled and looked at it. It was natural, she mused eyeing the black strand. Placing her hands on her face she touched her lips, cheeks, eyebrows and nose. What did she look like? Would it jog some of her memories if she glanced at a mirror? Or would a stranger forever stare back at her?
She placed her hands to her chest and blinked. She was….rather large she thought surprised, and then placed her hands on her waist noticing the difference between the two. Her waist was tiny, standing she eyed her hips and gulped then turned to view her back side. Whoever she was…..she had a very fit and appealing figure.
"Kagome" she whispered her name "Hmm…Kagome…kotori" she didn't know why that caused butterflies to flutter in her stomach but it did. He called her his 'little bird'…why? Sitting by the fire, she started to hum and unknown melody unaware where the song came from but it calmed her.
Looking into the fire she felt the sudden emotion of loss….but for what? Was it because she couldn't remember her life? Placing a hand over her heart she looked at the exit of the cave. Getting up she walked up to the barrier and placed her hand on it, the power crackled around her hand forcing her to back away from it.
Eyeing it she contemplated on removing it. She blinked suddenly as she felt the swirl and pulse of power deep within her. She was powerful she realized…..very powerful. Was this why the demon lord wanted to keep her by his side? Did she offer her powers to the demon lord? Is that why he took care of her?
Squaring her shoulders she narrowed her eyes on the barrier. Demon lord or not….she was not his obedient bitch for him to control. She was not some powerless human twit either. Gathering her powers she marched up to the barrier and zapped it with some of her own powers.
Nothing.
"What?" she said staring at the blue barrier, what was the point of keeping her if he was far more powerful than she was? Growling in frustration she pushed some of her hair away from her face as she paced around the fire thinking.
Okay…so according to the Inuyoukai, she belonged to him and lived with him. The little green toad knew her and whenever he was close to her…..something deep within her responded. Finally tired she sat down and just stared into the fire, she was so engrossed in her own thoughts that she didn't even notice when the demon lord came back.
Landing gently he let go of Rin and then kneeled next to her.
"Remember what I told you Rin" he said sternly "Lady Kagome has no memory what so ever and I do not want her to remember what InuYasha almost did to her. As such, she will stay with me, do you understand?"
He waited for the 10 year old to answer him. She bowed to him "I understand my lord. I am ever so excited to be able to go home for the winter and more so knowing that Kagome will be with us"
"Indeed" came the response of the stoic lord, outside he constantly wore his mask of indifference, but inside his demon was pacing impatiently. InuYasha and the rest of his pack was nowhere to be seen but their scents told him that they were out looking for the little miko he had in his possession. Lucky Rin had been playing with the other village children and when she saw him. She obediently when to him, Rin never bothered retrieving any belongs since she had a room stocked with everything she needed at his castle.
Lowering the barrier around the cave Sesshomaru stepped inside drinking in Kagome's petite form as she sat by the fire. Her mind seemed to be elsewhere since she didn't turn to greet him, she looked so poised and regal that it amazed him that she was not born of royalty. He stepped in further inhaled then growled low in his chest. He could smell the remains of her powers in the air telling him that she had tried to leave and take down his barrier.
"You would disobey me?" he said making her jump a little when he spoke. She had been so engrossed in her thoughts that she looked up at him and blinked.
"I'm sorry?"
"I think I already said that I do not like to repeat myself miko, but the fact remains that I can smell your powers in the air. Tell me, did you try to take the barrier down even after you submitted to me before I left"
He watched her as she sighed as if tired "I've made a discovery about myself" she said softy not bothering to answer his question "First off….I have powers, I didn't know that I did and they are strong too. Second, I thought that it was because if my powers that you took care of me, but I also discovered that you are far more powerful that me… and well… I scratched that notion, lastly" she said getting up and walked up to him so that she could gaze in to his honey colored eyes "I found out that I really don't like being placed in a locked cage. Tell me, why do you keep me if your powers are greater than my own? What role do I have in your household?"
Sesshomaru looked down at the tiny human woman, amusement dancing in his eyes as she looked up at him. There was that fire that his demon admired, she was such a contradiction, it amused his inner Inu.
"You are a companion" he said then looked at Rin "Much like Rin is"
Kagome frowned at bit then looked over to the child right behind the demon lord. The child smiled brightly at her.
"Lady Kagome! Oh I was wondering where you had gone to! I was waiting for you in the field so that we could build a snowman like you promised" said the pretty little girl "But Lord Sesshomaru said that you got attacked and we now have to go home"
Kagome looked from the little girl to the demon lord then back at the little girl.
"You know me too?" she asked hesitantly but it was apparent that the little girl did know her, it was written all over her face.
Rin laughed "Of course I do! You are the Lady Kagome; you defeated the evil Naraku and hold power over the Shikon Jewel! You have been staying with Lady Kaede for training and to help watch over me until the winter ends and Lord Sesshomaru returns"
Looking up at the demon lord Kagome kept having the feeling that she was falling deeper into a rabbit hole. She kneeled by the child and looked at her innocent brown eyes.
"Rin" she said testing the name trying again to remember this face "I'm sorry I don't remember you….I….seem to have lost my memoires" she said a bit sadly "but I need you to tell me something" she looked at the demon and swallowed then looked at the child "How do I interact with Lord Sesshomaru?"
Sesshomaru smirked a bit. If she hand asked any other questions Rin might have been a bit sketchy on lying to her, but he knew that Rin wanted Kagome to live with her so much that she had agreed when he asked her to make it seem like Kagome had always stayed with him.
"Oh that!" said Rin laughing "Both you and Lord Sesshomaru like to sit and talk for hours while I play! You are very close to my lord"
Kagome blinked looking at the demon lord and saw him nod.
"What do I do for your lord?" she asked next.
Rin answered without hesitation "You sing to him"
That was not the answer she had been waiting for. So this demon lord kept her around, not for her powers but for her voice?
She got up and turned to the demon "I sing for you?" rising an eye brow at him "That is it?"
"For the most part yes, we converse and enjoy each other's company" he said walking up to her slowly allowing his tail to unravel and make its way to its favorite spot, around the mikos' tiny tucked in waist "You are one of the very few people, demon or human that this Sesshomaru allows to be in such close proximity. This is how I my demon interact with you for the most part"
Kagome hesitantly reached down and stroked the luxurious soft pelt around her waist marveling on how soft and silky it was. Glancing up at him she tilted her head in question.
"Do I normally follow your commands" she asked him watching as he sighed.
"For the most part yes, but you are rather free spirited" he said which made her laugh a little.
"Does that irk you my lord?" she said with an impish grin flashing that little dent on her cheek that he found fascinating "That I do not always do as I am told?"
She didn't know what made her so bold to tease him, if he wanted he could kill her before she so much as blinked….but something told her that this was natural, to speak with him like this.
Sesshomaru almost chucked. She sounded like her old self, always teasing and poking humor at him. It used to bother him, but now he welcomed it with pride. Pride that she felt comfortable enough with him to play and tease him.
"Hn" he said as a tiny smirk danced on his sensual mouth "It does…to some degree" he said then pulled her to him with his tail, his mouth twisting into a real smirking making her eyes widened "But" he continued once she was close enough so that he could place one elegant clawed finger under her chin and forced her to look at him "You wouldn't be Kagome if you were obedient all the time"
Kagome couldn't help but gaze in wonder at the tall handsome demon lord. Once the wonder wore off she laughed.
"Somehow I get the feeling that you tease me like this a lot in order to get me to blush" she said giving him a saucy grin.
"And you always as you say 'call me on it'" he said giving her a smirk before replacing it with his stoic mask "Now we really need get going before that half demon comes and tries to take you again"
"Why?" she asked perplexed "Why is he after me? I don't understand… is he after power?" she asked trying to understand why someone wanted her.
"I forget that you do not have your memoires" he said softy "Kotori….you are perhaps the most beautiful female in all of these lands, human and youkai and that is not considering how powerful you are as well. It is for this reason I protect you"
Kagome couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed in hearing how beautiful she was. He must have known what was on her mind because she looked up when he growled.
"Why do you feel disappointment? Is it not every woman's wishing to be fairer than all others?" he asked feeling pulled in again by the complex and different ways her mind worked.
Kagome shook her head "No my lord" she said sadly then looked up at him "I do not wish to be that beautiful"
"Explain"
Sesshomaru felt truly confused now, how could being the fairest be anything but a blessing?
"My lord, if one is that beautiful, then how do I know if the affections of a male is genuine or if it is just lust blanketed by the feeling of love?" she shook her head "Any male who tries to claim me, wants to claim my beauty…..not who I am on the inside. How can I find happiness like that?"
He was quiet for a long moment thinking of her words and could see how she would lead to believe that. Fortunately for her….it would by many years before he would consider finding her a mate. Ever so gently he pulled her in a hug, and growled low in his throat for her.
Kagome smiled at how warm his arms were despite his cold exterior. She realized that this did feel familiar to her….he felt familiar. She inhaled his clean scent and had the urge to hold on to him tighter. He smelled like a waterfall among the pine trees on a winter night calming her.
"Your wrong kotori" he whispered against her ear "You just require a male that already knows who Kagome is on the inside, the gentle, caring and nurturing woman. A woman who is fiercely loyal and dedicated in everything she does to a fault, that same woman who would face the very fires of hell to keep all those she loves safe…..that is who that males needs to see before he sees the perfection that is only the outer layer of who you really are" he said making her breathe catch as tears swam near the surface.
"Is that who I am?" she asked looking down feeling slightly embarrassed at all of the attention she was getting from the handsome demon.
"That is who I see Kagome, do you doubt your lord?" he said smirking a little. She smiled brightly at him making Rin giggle in the back.
"I don't anymore"
"That is what everyone who loves you sees Kagome" she chimed in innocently.
Kagome looked at the little girl than the tall demon, he truly did know her then, and she would never doubt him.
"Then let's take our leave my lord, I find myself anxious to see if maybe I can regain my lost memories….I would hate it if I couldn't remember our times spent together" she said stroking the velvet pelt around her waist.
"Do not push yourself kotori, if you cannot regain your memories then we will create now ones" he said gathering Rin then pulled Kagome close to his chest and lifted off the floor and into the night sky.
They had been flying for a few minutes when the sound of someone calling her voice startled her, she was even more surprised when she heard Lord Sesshomaru mutter an oath.
"Do not reply to him….he is determined to take you away" he said harshly. She gave out a little 'eep' in surprise when his tail completely enveloped her lower half and pulled her behind him so that she was nearly covered by his silver hair, his larger body frame and broad shoulders hiding her from view.
"Okay" she said a little hesitantly as she held on to his strong shoulders for support.
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The moment InuYasha caught the scent of his brother he followed it like the very hounds of hell where nipping at his feet. The only thing that was on his mind was getting to Kagome and apologizing to her and getting her back from his brother. That bastard had no right to take her from her friends and family.
"Kagome!" he yelled when he caught up with his brothers figure as he flew thought the night sky. He could some of her raven hair from where he was running.
"Kagome!" he yelled again. He saw her tilt her head when he called her name that last time, he also heard his bothers oath then saw how he had his tail wrapped around Kagome, pulling her behind him, shielding her.
Gathering speed he leap up from tree to tree calling her name.
"Kagome please listen to me!"
InuYasha was about to catch up to them when Sesshomaru let out his poison whip forcing him to leap back a bit.
"Damnit Sesshomaru, why are so you protecting her so much?" he asked angrily "Kagome please let me explain….I need to talk to you"
InuYasha watched as Sesshomaru turned around to face him and unsheathed Bakusaiga. InuYasha watched him amazed that he was going through so much effort for a human woman. Holding out Tetsusaiga saw Kagome's blue eyes look at him as she peered down from behind his older brother's shoulder, the wind blowing her midnight curls gently across her beautiful face as it blended in with his brother hair.
"Kagome" he breathed out her name like a prayer. She looked so different from the last recognizable memory he had of her. She grew up some, her face no longer held any baby fat instead it was the face of a goddess, ethereal and memorizing…but her eyes were wrong. She was looking at him like he was a stranger…he expected anger, sadness or even fear if what Sesshomaru said was true….but here was nothing….nothing at all.
"My lord, who is he?" he heard her say softly.
InuYasha froze.
No….no….this was not possible. How many blows could he take in one day?
"Kagome…it's me…InuYasha…please tell me that it's is just some joke" he said then gave a weak laugh "It funny Kags, now…please stop"
She frowned at him before addressing his brother again "My lord…I thought you said that this was the demon that tried to….abuse of me. It seems like he knows me"
"Do not listen to him kotori, he is mad"
InuYasha felt his blood boil. He wanted some answers and he wanted them now!
"I am not crazy…and he is not your lord! Quite calling him that damnit" he yelled at her "You know me Kagome… I'm your friend your best friend….. What did he do to you or say to you!"
Sesshomaru let out his poison whip silencing his half-brother.
"You are not worthy to speak directly to her after what you were about to do to her today" he spat out then looked over his shoulder to Kagome who was looking down at InuYasha with confusion in her gaze.
"Lord Sesshomaru….InuYasha is starting to scare me" whispered Rin "He hasn't been acting himself lately and he looks at Lady Kagome indecently"
"He looks a bit like you my lord" said Kagome then stifled a giggle when he glared at her "Who is he?"
"Nobody kotori" he said then narrowed his eyes on InuYasha "This is the last you will ever see of her InuYasha"
"Motherfucker, you are not going anywhere without her" yelled InuYasha "If you take her I will not stop coming after her...do you hear me? I will not rest until she is back where she belongs…..with me"
Kagome frowned at the odd demon. He looked so familiar and yet whenever he looked at her...all she felt was pain and….longing?
Why?
Lord Sesshomaru didn't give her time to question the odd demon in front of them. He simply flew away from him leaving Kagome to look back at the demon that looks so much like her lord. She saw him running silently as if tracking them, their eyes met for a second but that second was enough for her to see his honey gold eyes plead with her silently to don't go. Abruptly she was pulled to his front where he cradled her to his chest along with Rin.
"He is tracking my scent" he said when to her when he noticed how Kagome's eyes would dart over his shoulder.
"He knew me" she said softly glancing over his shoulder "he seemed mad at you and sad that I didn't know him…why?" She had so many questions.
"Now is not the time for this conversation Kagome" he said then leaned down to nuzzle her neck softy "I know you have questions my little one, but do not worry so much. There is nothing that I can do about the workings of a madman"
Deciding to leave it be for now Kagome leaned into the strong embrace of her demon lord and trusted him to keep her safe.
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InuYasha left like his life had just been voided of all color.
Everything was cold and drab without his Kagome, his mate, his love.
He kept running after them until his bother transformed into his demonic energy ball and disappeared.
Howling he allowed his pain and sorrow to fill him, to consume him until he wished his demon would take over so that he could bury his humanity until he couldn't feel anymore. How many times would fate interfere with their happiness? He knew she was born to be with him, felt it in his very soul so why did everyone seem to be against them being together?
There will never be another woman in his heart. Kagome was it. She was the one who from the moment she freed him from his 50 year slumber started to piece together his once broken soul. She had crawled so deep under his skin that became almost like a living part of himself, a part that was crucial to his survival and he would be damned if he lost her.
While he stood in the snow cold meadow a familiar scent crept closer.
Graveyard soil and death.
Snarling InuYasha watched as Kikyo stepped out into the meadow, her eyes where emotionless and cold as she looked at him.
"Come InuYasha" she purred to him "I wish to feel the warmth of your body against mine"
"Fuck you Kikyo" he snarled smirking internally when she gasped at him "That's right…you're not in control of me anymore"
Oh he figured out who the hell placed that damn spell on him….he would have to be a fuckin idiot not to know by now.
He stalked her enjoying the fear etched in her ageless face.
"What's the matter Kikyo? Why so quite all of the sudden? Tell me….didn't your little plan go as you hoped?" he said coldly as she shook her head at him.
"No…..the spell was irreversible! Only someone stronger than I could have been able to lift it!" she shrieked hotly "You were never to regain your mind!"
InuYasha lunged at her and grabbed her by the neck and pinned her to a tree.
"What did you do?!" he yelled, his eyes bleeding red "Why the fuck can't Kagome recognize me?"
Kikyo's eyes flashes angrily.
"Kagome" she spat out the name like it was venom "Even while under my spell you couldn't let go of your attachment to that pathetic retch" she then smirked "Your desire for her drove you to madness….your demon wanted to take her for his own….even if it was against her will"
InuYasha snarled at her "Lies! I would never hurt her" he got closer to her enjoying smelling the fear coming off of her now "You should fear me Kikyo…..because of you Sesshomaru has Kagome, because of you she doesn't know who the fuck I am!"
Kikyo laughed bitterly "So…even the stoic and handsome demon lord noticed Kagome's unearthly beauty did he?" she laughed again, this time a bit of her madness creeping out in that laugh "And to think! My soul had to wait 500 years to gain that kind of power and beauty"
InuYasha looked at the face of the woman he thought he had once loved long ago and shook his head sadly. She wasn't Kikyo. This was a clay shell brought back to life by a crazy old demon…maybe some of her lunacy remained in this animated Kikyo.
"What did you do?" he asked her once more, adding more pressure on her clay neck feeling it starting to crack under his fingers.
Kikyo stopped laughing and looked him soberly "I casted a spell on your mind for you to crave me, to leave her and come with me" she said "But it didn't turn out right because you still desired her, even after I made it harder and harder, you still fought against it"
"The buzzing" he said not liking where this was going.
"Yes, the more you resisted the more the buzzing would drive you crazy and yet you still wanted her…..you even went so far as to try and make her your mate against your wishes"
His eyes widen. That was not the first time he's heard that tonight.
"I didn't do that….you did, you and that fuckin spell of yours. You caused this!"
Kikyo laughed again "And? What can you do now? Kagome may have lifted my spell but it damaged her mind. I was not very far away when I saw the whole thing happen. How you dragged her to the clearing by your house, how you backhanded her when she refused you, how you had her by the scuff of her neck so that she wouldn't escape and how she broke the spell. Oh yes….I see now that it was Kagome who cured you. I would have killed her while she weak but before I could to her that half-brother of yours came in immediately and scooped her up and took her. Rather taken by her isn't he?"
InuYasha growled low "Do not play with me Kikyo…. not right now….what did he do to her? Her mind should have healed itself by now if she had a head injury"
"I don't really know" she said with a shrug "but it looks like he may have placed a seal on her. Form what I could tell he doesn't want her to regain her old memories. If he placed a seal on her then he is powerful enough to keep it here" her face when dreamy "Can you image the pleasure he must be experiencing? To obtain the object of your desire as a clean slate, no past loves to get in the way, no grieving the loss of friends and family. She is free to learn to love him and him alone. He's not stupid, he saw his opportunity and took it" she gave a moan then closed her eyes "Oh yes, lord Sesshomaru is enjoying himself immensely and no doubt he will be extra protective of her now that he has her in his grasp. Oh dear….I don't think we will ever see sweet Kagome again and if we do, no doubt she will be surrounded by a dozen of little Inuhanyou pups"
Growling he tighten his hold on her neck until he decapitated her. Her stolen souls rushed out of her clay body and into the sky. Kikyo was not more.
Looking down at the clay shell remained he growled.
"I will never let that happen" he said his voice thick with both anger and anguish "I will not rest until I have her back. Sesshomaru is just gonna have to find someone else to bare his pups, because cause the only pups Kagome is going to have are mine"
Without so much as a backwards glance at the remains of woman the who he once loved he decided to search the western lands first.
Kagome…I will find you…and when I do, I am going to chain you by my side.