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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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A new day has come
A new day has…
…come
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.
The figure found her footing and felt her toes slide back onto the rock face she had recently stumbled off of. 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.
I was waiting for so long For a miracle to come
Everyone told me to be strong
Hold on and don't shed a tear
She 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.
She could feel a strikingly soft fur pelt brushing against her white washed face and her fingers shook as she grasped the hem of her short, forest green skirt.
Through the darkness and good times
I knew I'd make it through
And the world thought I had it all
But I was waiting for you
As she backed up, molten butterscotch colored eyes widened. The muscular figure immediately pulled the girl he held firmly on an outstretched limb closer to him.
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.
He had almost lost her. The white silk, armless sleeve of his Kimono blew lightly in the wind as the twin draped around the girl's slender figure. She couldn't be close enough for his liking. Not now. He was still so frightened…
Hush now
I see a light in the sky
Oh, it's almost blinding me
I can't believe I've been touched by an angel with love
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.
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 jaw bone was fine and angular and her face held no remainder of the baby fat many women at her age continued to carry.
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 apetite for her and soon, found himself back on the ground and facing the West.
Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new, new sun
A new day has... come
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.
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.
Where it was dark now there's light
Where there was pain now there's joy
Where there was weakness, I found my strength
All in the eyes of a boy
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.
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.
Hush now
I see a light in the sky
Oh, it's almost blinding me
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love
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 golden color 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 such as this.
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?
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.
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.
Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new, new sun
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 moment he saw her fly off of the rock face, his heart had stopped and squeezed painfully in his chest.
Immediately, he found herself 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…
A new day has...
Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new, new sun
A door lie in his immediate path as he turned a corner in the labrynth that was his castle. It was a large oak door set in the grey stones of the castle walls. The ancient wood was engraved with a story that told of a giant demon youkai and a beautiful, willful princess.
The man ignored the beautiful artwork and continued to walk briskly into the large and beautifully furnished room. He looked around briefly.
The walls were aged oak with beautifully painted paper covering them. The floors were a deep redwood that complimented the dramatic paintings on the wall.
A large futon lay in the center of the room with midnight blue bedding. He lay her down comfortably on the large, fluffy cover of the bed and watched as she moved slightly in her sleep.
An stunning fireplace stood out in the far corner of the room and accented the lovely wallpaper. 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, facing the same direction as him.
A new day has... come
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. These were two very important traits to him.
She made a small sighing sound in her sleep that pulled him out of her 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.
He got up and walked toward her. 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.
Ohhh, a light
Hush now
I see a light in your eyes
All in the eyes of the boy
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.
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.
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.
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 focusing too much on what could never be.
As he turned to leave, she mumbled something in her sleep, 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 leaned down and took a deep whiff of her scent. She smelled like heaven.
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…
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love
I can't believe
I've been touched by an angel with love
Hush now
Hush now
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A/N: Alright. I have made my revisions. I have added almost a page of content to this chapter and have corrected certain things that needed correcting.
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