I want to apologize for the confusion of this fanfiction. I have gone to great lengths to restore it, and have decided that, last time I pulled chapters down, they all got lost and I won't do that again. So here's a new story that is almost identical to 'A New Day Has Come' and I hope you forgive my tardiness in uploading it. I will continue on from chapter 8, which is not on the last story so I hope you enjoy this unfortunate remake.
Summary: Sesshomaru finds Kagome running blindly through his lands, and off of a cliff. He saves her. But why?
Disclaimer: I don't own the IY characters or the songs I use in this fanfic.
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Stay with me, baby stay with me,
Tonight don't leave me alone.
Coffee bean colored eyes opened and stared shakily down at the raging river hundreds of feet below them. A pair of tiny feet dangled dangerously over the edge of a large drop-off and rocks dropped and crashed on the face of the stone that steadily dipped into the river below.
The figure found her footing and felt her toes slide back onto the rock face she had recently stumbled off of. Shaking, she turned her head away from the vertigo that plagued her. She would not have found her footing, had there not been an arm there to catch her.
She could barely hear the angry rush of the river below her, as the sound of her own heart beating like the ticking of a clock overpowered all other senses. She had seen her life escaping from her just a moment before, and now she was uncertain of her fate.
Walk with me, come and walk with me,
To the edge of all we've ever known.
She turned once again and stared down at the raging water before instinctively moving away from the edge. In doing so, she ended up snuggling into whomever it was that had caught her from falling to her death.
Breathing a sigh of relief that she was safe, she could feel something soft brushing against her white washed face and her fingers shook as she grasped the hem of her short, forest green skirt. The wind over this crevice felt as though it could easily blow her away.
I can see you there with the city lights,
Fourteenth floor, pale blue eyes.
I can breathe you in.
As she backed up, molten butterscotch eyes widened. The muscular figure immediately pulled the girl he held firmly on an outstretched limb closer to him. He knew that no mortal could survive that drop.
He could feel the beating of his heart as it pounded in perfect harmony with hers. He had never been this afraid in his entire life. A new sensation washed over him like a waterfall, freezing the blood in his veins. Dread.
He had almost lost her. The white silk, armless sleeve of his Kimono blew lightly in the wind as the would-be twin draped around the girl's slender figure. She couldn't be close enough for his liking. Not now. He was still so frightened…
Two shadows standing by the bedroom door,
No, I could not want you more than I did right then,
As our heads leaned in.
The figure looked down at the girl as she trembled visibly. She was obviously very frightened. She didn't even look up to see who her savior was. Finally, her fear got the better of her, and she fainted into his arm. Her breathing steadied in her unconscious state, and this calmed him slightly.
He pulled her up into his embrace and turned immediately for the nearest tree. He jumped up the branches as a young child jumps on a trampoline and sat in a high branch, far from the prying eyes of the world.
He traced her facial features with a slender, dangerously sharp clawed finger, her back firmly planted on his strong leg. Her jaw bone was fine and angular and her face held no remainder of the baby fat many women at her age continued to carry. She was enchanting.
He looked her over for injury as quickly as he could manage and inhaled her sweet scent. After a few minutes, he managed to tame the beast inside of him and quell it's appetite for her and soon, found himself back on the ground and facing the West.
Well, I'm not sure what this is gonna be,
But with my eyes closed all I see
Is the skyline, through the window,
The moon above you and the streets below.
He rested her head on his shoulder and his heart skipped a beat as he felt her warm breath upon his neck. The tall figure took off on a curious cloud and disappeared into the distance wondering exactly what this girl was doing to him.
As he flew over countless trees and old villages he could not help but grow tired of the same site everywhere he went. There was nothing new to see here. Nothing ever changed. It was dull and boring, as was everything in his life. Everything but her.
She had never bored him, not once. She had always confused him, angered him or entertained him. But he had never been bored in her presence. He gave himself that excuse for her rescue. That was the only light in his dark world, and he would not let it go out so easily.
He seated himself on the cloud he commanded and gently laid the now sleeping girl on his lap. Her light breathing and steady heartbeat calmed him, and for the remainder of the trip, he continued to watch her; as captivated as a mother with her child.
Hold my breath as you're moving in,
Taste your lips and feel your skin.
When the time comes, baby don't run, just kiss me slowly.
An hour went by and the girl still did not wake. Finally, the man on a cloud stopped and landed in a gigantic courtyard. There were many trees and plants held within the huge gates. It was lovely, endlessly rolling hills made the trees look like someone had misplaced them. Lovely, lovely and boring.
He stood once more and cradled the girl's sleeping frame in his bulky arm. Her elegance even in sleep impressed him as her mouth hung open ever so slightly with a light string of drool peeking into a dangerous, unwelcome world.
There were guards everywhere, but they did nothing to him besides bow to him and move out of the way. As the gates opened, the tall stranger walked forward, his white garments flowing in the wind with his Mokomoko wrapping tightly around the young girl in his arms.
Stay with me, baby stay with me,
Tonight don't leave me alone.
She shows me everything she used to know,
Picture frames and country roads,
When the days were long and the world was small.
The tall man had flowing silver hair and long, elegant hands with battle-worn calluses on the pads. He looked flawless in his gleaming white haori with beautiful red designs. His eyes were a molten gold that held no emotion to those who did not look closely enough.
He had maroon stripes on his cheeks, and a midnight blue crescent moon on his brow. His features were sharp and captivating, frightening to those who would anger one who held such obvious power.
The moment one's eyes met his, they were immediately captured in them. It was impossible to find one's way from a place so enthralling.
The man had only one arm, and yet, continued to walk pridefully with the teenager gripped carefully in his arm. He looked down at the girl he held, and his eyes grazed over her lithe features. As he walked, he pondered what had made him want to save her so desperately. Why had he cared if he lost her or not?
She stood by as it fell apart,
Separate rooms and broken hearts,
But I won't be the one to let you go.
When he had smelled the salt of human tears in his land, he had followed the source, frustrated at the audacity of a human to venture into his lands. He was ready to order an evacuation, or, if that didn't work, to kill.
When he found her, the girl had been running blindly and had stumbled on a rock. As she had inspected the fresh cut on her arm, he had sensed a lesser demon take interest in the scent of her blood and it began to chase her toward a cliff.
Oh, I'm not sure what this is gonna be,
But with my eyes closed all I see
Is the skyline, through the window,
The moon above you and the streets below.
Once she had reached the cliff, she had been so frightened she hadn't seen the drop off and had simply hurdled over the edge of the sheer drop.
He had been watching this display, amused for the moment. But the split second he saw her fly off of the rock face, his heart had stopped and squeezed painfully in his chest. He had never felt anything of the like before.
Immediately, he found himself by her side, his vision clouded in red. She was limp in his arms, and the demon lay in a puddle of it's own blood.
He had surprised even himself with the speed and ferocity that he took the demon out with. He hadn't even remembered moving…
Hold my breath as you're moving in,
Taste your lips and feel your skin.
When the time comes, baby don't run, just kiss me slowly.
A door lie in his immediate path as he turned a corner in the labyrinth that was his castle. It was a large shoji door set in the grey stones of the castle walls. The paper was tastefully decorated, painted with the prophecy of a great dog demon and a willful princess.
The man ignored the beautiful artwork and continued to walk briskly into the large and beautifully furnished room. He looked around briefly to take in the perfection that met his eyes.
The walls were aged redwood that shone like stone. The floors were also deep redwood that complimented the hues of the large futon in the corner of the spacious room.
The futon was twice the size it needed to be with silky midnight blue bedding. Luscious pillows piled high against the walls that the futon was pushed against and a small table lay in the center of the room. He lay her down comfortably on the large, fluffy cover of the bed and watched as she moved slightly in her sleep.
A stunning fireplace stood out on the far wall of the room and accented the redwood furnishings. An immense painting hung over the fireplace. The large canvas was a portrait of a woman whose beauty far surpassed any other. 'Almost any other.' Thought the tall man as he glimpsed it.
At this thought he shook his head. He didn't know what he was thinking. Embarrassed with himself, he slid the sheets over her slender figure. She needed to rest.
A small, weak smile appeared on her face as she rolled over with a bundle of sheets in her fists, facing the same direction as him.
Don't run away...
And it's hard to love again,
When the only way it's been,
When the only love you know,
Just walked away...
If it's something that you want,
Darling you don't have to run,
You don't have to go ...
He smiled slightly at this sight. It was truly heartwarming. He had wanted to show this girl his true kindness since the first day that they had met. She didn't smell like other humans, and she held incredible strength for one, both in spirit and physically. These were two very important traits to him. She was also incredibly beautiful.
She made a small sighing sound in her sleep that pulled him out of his thoughts. He would show her around tomorrow whenever she woke up. He would show her that he would be good to her, and maybe in time, she would love him. A light blush tinged his porcelain cheeks and he told himself not to hope for something that would never be.
He paced the room, stepping back towards her and leaned down. Placing his fingers upon her cheek, he found himself surprised that her skin was silkier then even his own. He traced a delicate finger across her cheekbone.
Just stay with me, baby stay with me,
He sat in her presence, completely mesmerized by her beauty. Her eyes were closed revealing long, thick black lashes that swept gracefully across her supple cheeks. Her skin was pale, but not in an unhealthy manner. The moonlight pooled on her silky skin and made her appear ethereal.
Her fingers found their way to his hand, and she grasped on tightly as if she would be lost forever if she ever let go. This gave him time to study her more, although, as he leaned over her slender frame, he doubted that he simply wanted to study her.
Her hands were small with small calluses from shooting a bow and arrow, as well as working every day with that mutt of a brother of his. He sighed as he realized her hands could very easily be as smooth as silk. All she needed was rest and relaxation, someone to pamper and spoil her.
He mused silently that he could be the one to do so.
Well, I'm not sure what this is gonna be,
But with my eyes closed all I see
Is the skyline, through the window,
The moon above you and the streets below. (Don't let go)
Hold my breath as you're moving in,
Taste your lips and feel your skin.
When the time comes, baby don't run, just kiss me slowly.
She had a pulchritudinous body and her ripe lips were just begging him to lean in and take them. In his eyes, she was the picture of perfection. He stood suddenly, realizing that he was once again focusing too much on what could never be. She would never have an interest in a monster like him. She was a pure priestess, a woman, beautiful and clean. She would have no interest in a killer like him.
As he turned to leave, she mumbled something in her sleep, her eyebrows crinkled in obvious worry, and reached out to grasp the dangling sleeve of his Kimono. She would not let go so easily this time. Her grip was that of an infant grasping the closest object within its reach.
He turned and stared at the sight of her, startled. She was perfection in itself. His breath seemed to escape him momentarily and he had to turn his head to remain in control of himself.
Seeing as she was not going to let go any time soon, he was left no choice, he leaned down and took a deep whiff of her scent. She smelled like rain. The fresh scent of the first rain hit him and knocked the wind out of him once again. She was so fresh and pure, how could she be expected to love something…someone like him?
He turned off the unhappy thoughts, turned off the unnatural emotions. Pulling the sheets down, he stepped into the ocean of sheets and pillows and found refuge under the covers next to his sacred, his beloved.
She just didn't know it yet…
Oh, I'm not sure what this is gonna go,
But in this moment all I know
Is the skyline, through the window,
The moon above you and the streets below. (Baby, don't let go)
Hold my breath as you're moving in,
Taste your lips and feel your skin.
When the time comes, baby don't run, just kiss me slowly.
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A/N: So here's the second round of revisions. I realize that a lot was wrong and I feel better now that its written….better than it was. Hehe. I hope you all enjoy it.