Summary: My name is Kagome Higurashi I travel with Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, Kirara and Shippo. We're all best friends besides Inuyasha, I know he wants me more than just a friend but I no longer feel the same for him...I've fallen for his brother Sesshoumaru
The Hanyou or the Youkai
Chapter One – Introduction
My name is Kagome Higurashi I travel with Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, Kirara and Shippo. We're all best friends besides Inuyasha, I know he wants me more than just a friend but I no longer feel the same for him...I've fallen for his brother Sesshoumaru. Is it wrong to love the enemy? I know Sesshoumaru doesn't feel the same for me but I guess my heart is just drawn to their family, I loved Inuyasha once but then he wanted me copy. Kikyo has died now and I realize that Inuyasha only wants me now because he lost my twin, I suppose you could call her that.
We are travelling through the Western lands and to the palace of Inuyasha's father, he wants to know how to strengthen Tetsusaiga even more. I don't know why, the sword is as strong as it should be; Inuyasha is starting to get out of control with the desire for power "Kagome" Inuyasha began "You look tired do you want me to carry you on my back?" I smiled and shook my head
"No I'm ok, I was just thinking of things that's all" He nodded and we continued west, when we arrived outside the palace a guard identified as Monomaru came and greeted us
"Master Inuyasha" He bowed "What a pleasure it is to see you again" He stood upright once again "King Inutaisho is in the throne room with the young Prince if you wish to speak with him"
"Thanks Monomaru" Inuyasha waved. We then followed him into the throne room where we found Sesshoumaru being lectured
"Sesshoumaru, you are of age to find a mate now. I don't care if she is youkai, hanyou or human I just want you to have one. You will need an heir" Inutaisho began
"I know that father but I haven't met anyone who doesn't like me for my position yet" Sesshoumaru said from where he was casually sitting on one of the thrones
"Well hurry up and find one already, I want grandchildren to spoil" Sesshoumaru saw Inuyasha and snorted
"You have two sons, ask the whelp instead"
"Hey Sesshoumaru" Inuyasha growled "Don't call me a whelp"
"Don't start you two" Inutaisho ordered firmly "Now Inuyasha what can I help you with? Or are you just being a good son and has decided to visit his father?"
"Keeping dreaming" Sesshoumaru coughed
"I want to find a way to strengthen my sword even more" Inuyasha started "I want it to be invincible like me" She smiled
"You're not invincible Inuyasha and your sword is already strong enough" Inutaisho rubbed his eyes and I felt sorry for the guy, he has two teenage sons who act like a 5 year old...but one is absolutely stunning "Sesshoumaru go train in the dojo, I will join you shortly" Sesshoumaru jumped off the throne and walked past Inuyasha and me, I saw him look into my eyes and felt my heart lift, gosh I loved those amber eyes of his "Right Inuyasha why do you want such a strong sword?"
"I want to protect the people I love" He pulled me to him and I squealed
"You two are a couple?" Inutaisho asked
"No" I said before Inuyasha could answer "We're just really good friends your highness" I bowed
"Now now Kagome, I've known you for a good few years now and I do not want you to bow and talk formally to me. You're like a daughter to me" I smiled and nodded
"Ok" I beamed
"Well if you wish you can all come watch Sesshoumaru and I spar or you can do what you want, Kagome Rin is upstairs if you wish to see her"
"Oh I'll go see her, see you guys later" I then ran upstairs and knocked Rin's bedroom door "Rin it's Kagome" The door then flew open and the infant dived on me
"Kagome" She beamed "I've missed you so much"
"Awe Rin" I held Rin in my arms as I stood up straight "I missed you too"
"Do you want to play in the garden?"
"You'll have to show me the way" I laughed "I haven't been here in ages so I can't remember my way around"
"Ok" I then put Rin down who then caught my hand and led me into the garden. There were flowers everywhere, a water fountain in the middle of the garden, cherry blossom trees surrounded the area and there was a stream with a bridge over it which led to a shrine "Isn't it pretty Kagome" I nodded "Just like you"
"No just like you" I corrected as I kissed Rin's forehead "So have you been a good girl since I last saw you?"
"Of course" Rin giggled "Except for when I'm with Jaken, he's annoying"
"Just like I taught you" I laughed "So what do you want to do?"
"Do you want to go horse riding?"
"Umm this garden is big Rin but I don't think it is that big"
"I know that silly, we could go outside the palace"
"Oh I don't know, Sesshoumaru would kill me if anything happened to you"
"Well let's go ask him" Rin then grabbed my hand and dragged me into the dojo where everyone was watching Sesshoumaru and Inutaisho spar "Prince Sesshoumaru" Rin called
"Don't distract his highness when he is training Rin" Jaken snapped. I did not like the tone in his voice
"Hey imp what right do you have to talk to her like that?" I demanded an answer "She is only an infant and I will not let you speak to her like that"
"Shut it wench, you have no authority to speak to me in such a low manner you disgusting, dirty, vile, human" Jaken snapped back. They were distracted by Inutaisho knocking a sword from Sesshoumaru's grasp which caused the Prince to fall on his back and have his father hold a sword to his neck
"Ignore distractions Sesshoumaru, even if the imp is really annoying and loud" Inutaisho said
"I'll keep that in mind father" Inutaisho then helped Sesshoumaru to his feet and walked over to Jaken
"Jaken do not shout during a sparring session again, if Sesshoumaru was in battle right now you could have just cost him his life" Inutaisho scolded "And if I hear you speak so wrongly to Kagome and Rin again I will kill you personally"
"A thousand apologies milord, please spare this lowly servant"
"Just get out of my sight" Jaken bowed and ran off "I am sorry for his manners Kagome, the imp believes he is better than everyone with an exception of Sesshoumaru and myself"
"Oh there's no reason to apologize, I wasn't offended. They were petty words from a pathetic excuse of a youkai" I waved off "I wouldn't have bothered you but Rin wished to see Prince Sesshoumaru"
"Since when have you used formalities with me miko?" Sesshoumaru asked as he gracefully leaned against the wall with a silken eyebrow raised
"Don't worry yourself too much, I will only use them around your father" I poked my tongue out at him which amused Inutaisho
"You're an amusing child Kagome" Inutaisho grinned "Now Rin what did you want Sesshoumaru for?"
"I wanted to know if Kagome and I could go horse riding outside the palace walls" Rin said looking pleadingly at Sesshoumaru "Can we Prince Sesshoumaru, Kagome will be there to protect me"
"That's what scares me" He replied. I glared at him and pointed an accusing finger at him
"And what is that supposed to mean?" I snapped as I approached him "Just because I am a human doesn't mean I'm weak"
"It does actually"
"You..." Before I could get my hands around his throat Inutaisho stopped me and pulled me to him
"Calm down Kagome" Inutaisho chuckled "And Sesshoumaru not all humans are weak"
"A majority of them are" Sesshoumaru snorted
"Just like your mother" Inutaisho sighed
"I can't say she had taste in mates either" He teased
"Oh brat, lots of youkai say you resemble me so don't start"
"Then they have offended me" He then got off the wall and left the dojo "If you need me I will be in my quarters" When I was sure he was gone my hands clenched into fists
"Jerk" I mumbled "He thinks he's better than everybody"
"Yeah he does" Inutaisho said as he released me "An ugly past can do that to somebody"
"What happened dad?" Inuyasha asked as he walked over to us
"Oh no, you're not going to milk anything from me" He shook his head "I am not going to tell you of Sesshoumaru's past, it hurts for even me to talk about"
"Awe man" Inuyasha huffed as he folded his arms "I'll go ask him now"
"No you won't Inuyasha" Inutaisho said in a slight growl "Just leave it and don't go troubling your brother about it, the anniversary of the...event is coming up and he doesn't need any reminding. Now go to your room and get ready for dinner" Inuyasha nodded and led us to our rooms to change...
It had been a month since we visited the Western Lands and now we were travelling Japan as usual looking for any signs of Naraku, we continued up our path when Inuyasha stopped dead in his tracks and growled "What's wrong Inuyasha?" I asked. But before he could answer Kouga was in front of me holding my hands "Oh hey Kouga?" Gosh this wolf knew how to find me easily
"Hey Kagome" He said as he pulled me into his arms "I missed you baby, are you ready to come back to my tribe and be my woman?" I gave a smile and shook my head
"No sorry" I had to give the guy credit, he was persistent "H-have you had any news on Naraku lately?" I asked trying to change the subject
"No I haven't" He then handed me some flowers "But I will bring you his head when I find him" He kissed my cheek and stepped back "I'll see you later my woman" He then ran back to his comrades
"YOU LET THE MANGY WOLF KISS YOU?" Inuyasha screamed "How could you?"
"I didn't let him do anything Inuyasha" I snapped "I can't help if he has feelings for me and it was a harmless kiss anyway" I huffed as I folded my arms
"Don't let him do that again Kagome, you would be betraying me with another male"
"You mean like you did with Kikyo?" There I said it, I was fed up of him getting so worked up every time we ran into Kouga "I told you how I felt then but it didn't stop you did it?"
"Well I loved Kikyo, you don't love Kouga"
"So what, I can do what I please Inuyasha. You can't control me"
"I want to protect you, I want you as mine. I've told you before that I love you"
"No you don't love me Inuyasha, you love Kikyo. She's dead so you want a new toy to rut with" Next thing I knew I felt four sharp claws slide across my cheek as Inuyasha slapped me. I fell to the floor and looked up at Inuyasha in disbelief "Y-you h-hit me"
"Well that's not on now is it?" Came a familiar but not welcome voice, Naraku appeared right behind me and pulled me to my feet "Poor Kagome, you didn't need that. Don't worry you're mine now and you will have my children"
"WHAT!?" I went eye wide "I will never have your children" My friends got into a fighting stance but Naraku just sent Kagura and Kanna to deal with them
"You don't have a choice my poor sweet Kagome" I then felt a painful pressure hit my stomach and being thrown over somebody's shoulder before falling unconscious. When I awoke I was in a dark room, the walls were stone and my arms were chained to them. I heard crying a child's cry I looked to my right to find Rin huddled in a corner in tears, she had her back to me.
"Rin" I called "Are you chained?" The infant sat up and looked at me
"Kagome" She cried as she got up and ran into my bruised stomach, I winced but tried not to show that I was in pain "I'm so scared" The chains gave me enough freedom to wrap my arms around her, I looked at her small form. She had cut and bruises all over her arms; legs and face, I could tell she had been injured on her stomach too as I could see small amounts of blood coming through her kimono "That evil spider Naraku has been beating me and telling me Prince Sesshoumaru will never save me"
"How did he manage to catch you Rin?"
"Master Jaken and I went to get some food in the forest whilst Prince Sesshoumaru waited back at camp, we wandered further than we should have and then Kagura appeared and snatched me away"
"Well I won't let Naraku harm you again and don't worry Prince Sesshoumaru will come here to save you"
"I believe you Kagome" She said as she cuddled closer to me. Suddenly the room door opened and Naraku walked in "Kagome" Rin clung to me
"You're a sick man Naraku, beating a 8 year old child is disgusting" I spat "Who the hell do you think you are?"
"My my aren't we a feisty one" Naraku chuckled "I won't let any more harm come to the child if you agree to give me kid" I went eye wide, what should I do? Give Naraku a child if give him the very child in my arms? "Give Rin back to Sesshoumaru and you've got a deal" Naraku laughed as he put Rin back in the corner and pulled me to my feat
"You really think I would do that?" He kneed me in the stomach and I cried out in pain, I fell on my knees as I spat up blood "We agree on my terms not yours" He then began kicking and punching me all over "Now subdue" He then climbed on top of me and tried to get his way with me when the room door blew off into the wall next to me and a figure in white walked in
"Prince Sesshoumaru" Rin cried
"What?" Naraku turned to look at Sesshoumaru as he still held me in his grasp "I assume you're here for your kid Sesshoumaru?" Sesshoumaru looked down at me and back to Naraku
"Any reason why you have Inuyasha's miko underneath you?" Sesshoumaru asked casually
"She will be perfect for bearing my children Prince Sesshoumaru, with her children and the Shikon no Tama at my side I will be invincible"
"You honestly believe I am going to allow you to become even more menacing that you are now?"
"Well if you want the kid to survive I would" His hand then began to glow as he shot an attack at Rin
"NO" My miko powers flew faster than the attack and encased them around Rin which then acted like a shield
"Stupid wench" He punched me in the face and I cried out again. Sesshoumaru threw Naraku off of me and knocked him into the wall, he was about to punch the dark hanyou when he suddenly disappeared "Prince Sesshoumaru, I will be back and when I do those girls will die" Sesshoumaru sheathed his sword as I released the barrier on Rin
"Prince Sesshoumaru I was so scared" Rin cried "Kagome said you'd come and rescue me" Sesshoumaru walked over to me and kneeled beside me, he looked at the gashes on my face and frowned "Naraku does not have claws he's a spider, who did this to you?" His hand gentle ran across my wound
"I-Inuyasha did" I said as I sat up "We had a fight and he lashed out at me" I said as I cast my gaze down at the floor "I think he's sorry though" I then felt Sesshoumaru's arm slide around me waist and pull me close to him
"Naraku will want you and if he gets hold of you he will be more trouble than he is now" He then stood with me "You will stay under my protection, Inuyasha is too much of a fool and you will most probably run away if he upsets you again" He then released my waist and started walking to the door
"What if I don't want to travel with you? What if I want to stay by my friends' sides?" Sesshoumaru looked at me and smirked
"You don't really have a choice in this matter Kagome, now follow me or I will throw you over my shoulder"
"I'd like to see you try"
"Is that a challenge?" He then started to approach me, I slowly began to walk back until I came into contact with the stone cold wall. He finally got to me and trapped me, I then felt his arms around my waist once again and then felt myself being thrown over his shoulder
"Sesshoumaru put me down, I'm wearing a very short skirt and knowing you you'll look up it"
"You don't interest me like that miko so don't worry yourself"
"Other youkai will see up it and I don't want them too, it's just not decent"
"Well you should have thought of that before you challenged me" He then lifted Rin in his free hand as she was too injured to walk and flew in the direction where he had set up camp. When we arrived at the camp he set Rin down gently next to Jaken but just threw me on the floor
"That was uncalled for Sesshoumaru" I snapped "I'm hurt enough as it is" I looked and found he was ignoring me, instead he was cleaning Rin's wounds "Jerk" I folded my arms and leaned against a tree. When Sesshoumaru had finished with Rin he walked over to me and kneeled beside me "What do you want?" I asked as I turned my head away from him
"Do you want your wounds gone or what?"
"They are bruises, they can't be healed"
"The one on your face isn't" I touched my face and winced, it was still bleeding
"Fine" I huffed as I folded my arms "And what are you exactly going to clean them with?" I then saw his face come into close contact with mine as he began to lick my wound; oh yeah I remember now, dog's saliva can heal wounds. When he pulled away I blushed "Thanks" I murmured
"I'm surprised you have any manners at all" He smirked as he leaned away from my face
"I'm surprised you have any compassion" I snapped back, sure I loved the guy but he could be a jerk on times
"I can see why Inuyasha gets annoyed with you" He smirked again "But I can see why he loves you too"
"What do you mean?"
"You're not afraid on youkai who can end your life in a mere second and you have a lot of strength in you miko"
"Yeah and I also have a name, it's Kagome. Say it with me now Ka-go-me"
"I know your name"
"Then why don't you use it"
"Because it bothers you when I say miko" He then stood and I stood with him
"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't slap you"
"Because I am stronger than you and I will beat you if you do"
"Is that a promise?" I may look like I was teasing but I was flirting, but who can blame me? Have you seen Sesshoumaru? And did I mention he's lush? "You wouldn't hit a cute little girl like me anyway, you'd feel guilty"
"I've killed much cuter girls than you before miko" I think he was flirting with me too "Anyway I bet you'd like to get slapped around, it's the only piece of action you'd get"
"Why you" My hand almost came into contact with his cheek when he caught my wrist "Damn it"
"I did warn you" He then turned to Jaken "Take Rin to find some flowers, I don't want her to see this" I gulped. What was he going to do? If he was sending Rin away something was going to happen, Jaken nodded and took Rin away
"W-what are you going to do?" I shuddered "Don't hurt me" I screeched
"Why not? You tried to hurt me earlier"
"I knew it wouldn't hurt you though" He pushed me into a tree and closed the gap between us, usually I would have been thrilled to be like this but hello he's trying to hurt me...I think "I'm sorry Sesshoumaru, I'll tell your father" If reason wasn't going to work then maybe threatening will
"I don't really care about what you'll tell my father" He smirked and tightened his grip on my wrists "Petty threats, do I scare you so much that you are willing to make them?" I didn't answer I just closed my eyes "You're not as strong as I thought" He released me and stepped back which caused me to fall to the floor "You're just another weak human" I felt a pang of pain go through me, am I really that weak? He walked away from me and I wrapped my arms around myself, he's never been so horrible to me before. Maybe he knows I like him and he's trying to get me to back off
Sesshoumaru's Pov
I didn't want to say those things to her but I was trying to convince myself more than her, ever since Inuyasha brought her to the palace all those years ago my feelings have grown for her. I can't love her she would have a miserable life, there would be youkai trying to kill her all the time. I looked at her she had her arms wrapped around her and I could smell salt in the air, well done Sesshoumaru you've made her cry. I need to say something to her, I hurt her because I didn't want to feel the things I do for her "Miko" I'll comfort her but I won't let her see through me "What I just said was uncalled for...I apologize" I see her look up at me confused and shocked, she suddenly then smiled
"You were only telling the truth Sesshoumaru" She then looked back at her feet "I get it"
"No, I'm just dealing with a few things at the moment and took them out on you"
Kagome's Pov
Why did he care if he hurt me or not? I am only a human, I walked over to him and sat next to him "Are you ok Sesshoumaru?" I didn't want to intrude I remember Inutaisho saying something about an ugly anniversary or something was due but I want to comfort the Prince
"I am fine" Was his reply. Suddenly Inutaisho landed in front of us and we stood
"Kagome" He rushed over to me and hugged me "Inuyasha said that Naraku took you, are you ok?" Before I could answer Sesshoumaru did
"Did the half breed mention..."
"Do not call your brother such a disgusting name" Inutaisho interrupted in a growl
"He deserves it, he hit the miko" Inutaisho looked at the marks on my face and gapped
"Are you ok?" I nodded "Inuyasha wishes for me to return you to him, do you want me to?"
"I don't want to return to him but I don't want to be a burden to Sesshoumaru" I said
"Oh don't be silly" Inutaisho smiled "Sesshoumaru could do with the company, maybe you can get him to smile properly"
"I can't do the impossible" I laughed
"You know you two I am standing right here" Sesshoumaru said, as he did so Rin and Jaken returned "How did you know she was with me anyway?"
"I didn't" Inutaisho replied honestly "I was on my way to find Naraku when I picked up both of your depressing scents here, what's wrong with you two"
"Nothing" I chirped trying to put on my best smile "I was just thinking about what happened to me at Naraku's earlier so maybe that's why I smelt so sad" I knew he knew I was lying but I just hoped he wouldn't go into it
"How badly did he hurt you?"
"Well he smack me around a little bit, it wasn't too extreme but then he tried it on me...luckily Sesshoumaru saved me in time"
"He's good like that" He then looked at Sesshoumaru "Well done my son, but why were you at Naraku's castle? Did you have knowledge that Kagome was there?"
"No he also took Rin, I found Kagome as they were in the same room"
"I see, well I'll be on my way now. I need to see Totosai about repairing my sword...again" Sesshoumaru just shook his head at his father
"You only had it repaired last week"
"Yes well...shows how much I fight doesn't it?" Sesshoumaru smirked at his father's comment
"Not really, just shows how many times you sit on it"
"Be realistic Sesshoumaru, you can't sit on a sword and break it"
"Well you did"
"Whatever" Inutaisho huffed "I'll see you soon" He then kissed my forehead and flew to his destination
"You're dad is so cool" I laughed
"Hmm" I watched Sesshoumaru slump into a sitting position and watch the fire burn, I sat beside him once again. I was about to talk to him when Rin pounced on my lap
"Hey Kagome, do you want to go play?"
"Umm not now Rin, it's getting late and it wouldn't be wise to wander off from the group" I replied "I know if you go to sleep now you'll have more energy to play in the morning"
"Really? Ok then goodnight" She then curled up next to the two headed dragon and fell asleep. I smiled at her and let my gaze travel to Jaken who was glaring at me
"What are you looking at human?" Jaken asked
"I could ask you the same question toad"
"I am not a toad I am an imp"
"You shouldn't be proud of that" I stuck my tongue out at him and I could tell his blood was boiling
"I would rather be an imp than a human like you and I am stronger than you so watch what you say"
"You honestly think you're stronger than me?" I laughed "I could beat you easily"
"Fine then I challenge you"
"If you feel as if you need to prove that I'm stronger than you then I might as well" I stood along with the imp when I felt Sesshoumaru's arm wrap around my waist and pull me back down to sit next to him "Awe Sesshoumaru let me go" I moaned
"Jaken leave the miko be" I felt that his arm was still around my waist and I blushed "Stay here and guard Rin, we will be back shortly" I then stood with Sesshoumaru (Not like I had a choice) and followed him through the trees. We stopped after a short time where I felt the air become colder, I looked to find a shrine with something in the middle of it...a grave stone
"Sesshoumaru" I began "Who lies here?" I felt his aura sadden as he came up behind me and pressed his head against my shoulder "Sesshoumaru..."
"Go look" He whispered into my ear, his voice was laced with pain, sorrow and sadness. He released me and I entered the shrine, I kneeled in front of the grave and read it out loud
"Here lies the Queen of the West Mitsuki, she's like the moon in means that she will always shine" I gasped, Sesshoumaru's mother lay here. I felt him come up behind me and practically collapsed "Oh Sesshoumaru" I turned to him and placed my hand on his cheek, he leaned into it and sighed "Why would you trust me enough to take me here?"
"Because...because you're just like her" I then felt him pull me into his lap as he wrapped his arms around me "Just stay here with me...for tonight" I nodded and snuggled to him
"Sesshoumaru, how did your mother die? Your father mentioned to Inuyasha and I that you've had a bad past"
"My uncle fell in love with her and was angered when she mated my father, he was so angry that when I was 8 he approached me, threw me in the floor and aimed his energy blast at me. It almost hit me when my mother stood in the way and took the blast instead, she collapsed beside me gasping for her last minutes of life. My uncle said it was my fault and swore he'd have his revenge on me; my mother used the rest of her strength to seal my uncle in the Shikon no Tama but when it broke I believe that my uncle was also set free, she told me she loved my father and I and died" I wrapped my arms around his neck and pressed my forehead against his, I could feel his pain all around me. What a terrible thing to witness
"Sesshoumaru you do realize that is wasn't your fault though, don't you?" He didn't answer "The only person at fault here is your uncle" I brought my head back and found my eyes caught in his sorrowful amber pools, I caressed his cheek and kissed it "I'm here to help you Sesshou" I smiled
"I know you are" He licked the wound on my cheek and softly pressed his lips to mine, I went eye wide but I relaxed. I then felt him pull away and felt slightly disappointed "Sorry" He started "I shouldn't have done that to you" Well that is as close as I'm going to get to him
"Don't worry" I smiled sadly "I know you don't like me like that and I'm ok with that"
Sesshoumaru's Pov
Kagome likes me? Why would she like me? I've threatened to kill her countless times and have tried too, well I've seen it now. Should I kiss her again to reassure her that I do like her like that? I leaned back down to her lips and captured them but I felt her pull away instantly
"Sesshoumaru, you don't want this. You're grieving" She said "I'll help you but I don't want to be used" Her voice was still soft
"I..." No I couldn't tell her I love her not yet "I apologize"
Kagome's Pov
I did enjoy the kiss again but I know he's upset and I didn't want him to regret it, we're sitting in an awkward silence and I'm unsure of what to do "Do you want to go back to camp and sleep?" I asked trying to change the subject
"You go ahead, I wish to pay my respects to my mother" I nodded and felt him release me, I stood up and left him to his thoughts...
Well there's chapter one, I hope you enjoyed it :) let me know