Sesshomaru/Kagome.
OCC
For now it will be rated T, may be later the rating will be changed to M
The whole idea is based on the song by POTF - Show me this life. The lyrics spoke to me and I thought that they perfectly fit this couple.
Enjoy reading,
Yours E.
He was highbred and untouchable, like an ideal sculpture carved from royal marble. His features angelic in display held pure demonic nature. He was a killer. Ruthless and heartless beast that ruled his lands with an iron first. Sesshomaru did not know mercy and did not know defeat. He was perfect and this perfection slowly ate his soul.
Age after age he serched for power. His ultimate goal was to surpass The Dog General. Sesshomaru wanted to prove himself. He craved to become fearsome. He longed to become worthy of his father's pride. Thus, the dog demon conquered and fought, fought and conquered forgetting about Inu no Tashio's parting wisdom.
It was fall when his view on life wavered. Daiyokai was injured. He was leaning into a tree, eyes closed, and pondered about weak human girl that managed to steal his father's sword, subdue the annoying half-breed, which was not really a surprise, and take his arm. It was almost unbelievable how such a feeble being could bring so much discomfort. Sesshomaru considered killing the miko on the spot, next time he sees her.
The bushes before him rustled and he growled on the imbecile. It was a suicide to come close to him now. His inner beast was ready to bite heads off but his body was to weak to follow its desire. It was annoying. He growled louder, fixing his red gaze on the intruder, who was a mere human child. Sesshomaru almost snorted.
There in the green sea of the forest stood an innocent girl; curiosity was shining in her brown, warm eyes and her rosy lips held an inquiring curve. He emitted a hostile bark to scare the brat away. However, it did not have any effect, as she came closer to the dog demon on her unsteady, short legs and dropped to her knees next to him. Her tiny arms reached towards his injured form and he instinctively backed away, menacingly gnarling. Still her delicate fingers touched the silk of his kimono and Sesshomaru shuddered. Daiyoukai glared at her, but child only smiled at him. Something fluttered inside cold demon heart upon seeing girl's smile, but it was so faint that he paid no mind to it.
Days passed in idle waiting. His body was slowly regaining its strength. Sesshomaru was bored and close to howling, as his only entertainment was a mute girl that insisted on feeding him berries and other disgusting human food. The dog demon told her many times that he did not need any nourishment and did not desire her help, but child was a stubborn one or plainly stupid.
Little by little he grew accustomed to the girl's smell and found in disturbingly soothing. Sesshomaru could not really understand why she insisted on taking care of him, as it obviously brought her complications. Many times she came beaten and smelling of salt. Villagers seemed to know about her doings and did not take it well. He found it displeasing and against all rationality wished to take revenge upon them for harming this kind child. However the thought of protecting such a frail being was hilarious and the dog demon did not really considered it being worthy of his mind, so it disappeared as fast as it came.
One warm autumn day, when forest smelled of sweet flowers, Sesshomaru left his healing place. His useless servant finally found him besides he felt restless. The dog demon was craving for action. He wished to find some powerful yokai and wash away his bloodlust.
As if on cue, his keen senses caught a scent of blood that held familiar notes in it, but he could not pinpoint it just then. Without thinking, he rushed towards the smell, anticipating battle.
Trees formed wicked shadows. The dusty road smelled of dirty animals, salt and fear. Darkness loomed in corners waiting to consume the poor souls that were too unfortunate to come here. Wolfs were roaring and fighting over broken child's body.
Sesshomaru recognized the girl and his chest painfully clutched for a moment. Brushing away the feeling he attacked impudent demons that dared to touch something he considered his. The battle quickly ended. Wolfs were far from his league and did not provide even the slightest challenge.
Dead corpses were sizzling and disintegrating under the influence of his poisonous whip. Air around them was drenched in smell of death and agony. The killing perfection was standing above the dead girl, impassively staring at her cooling body. He felt uneasy. Never in his life had he wished for someone to be alive, even not for his father, but somehow at that moment it was his only desire. However, he did not know how to achieve it. Cold tentacles of indifference slowly seeped into his soul again, griping his heart; saving his mind from feeling the pain of loss. The dog demon slowly exhaled, loosing interest, and started to walk away, when his numb sword, Tenseiga, pulsed. He froze. Carefully waiting for another surge of energy, however nothing came.
It was strange. Tenseiga was asleep for a long time and Sesshomaru thought about getting rid of it, as it was useless, but it seems that it just needed motivation to work. However, what motivated it to show its power now was a clue.
"Do you have someone to protect?"
The Dog General words suddenly emerged from the depths of his memory. "Protect? This Sesshomaru does not need to protect anybody, but maybe Tenseiga does?"
He returned to the girl and with each step the pulsation of the sword got more powerful and steady. The dog demon unsheathed it, watching with awe as the world around him changed. He saw them; little imps of death, trying to still human soul. Tenseiga sliced underworld creatures with ease.
World returned to its previous state, stunning him. The girl besides his feat took in a breath and blinked, watching him in amazement.
- Are you a Tehshi? – She asked him innocently.
- This Sesshomaru is daiyokai, silly human, - he said, scowling at her ignorance.
The girl warmly smiled at him in instance warming his heart.
- Can Rin come with you, Sesshomaru –sama?
The obvious answer was "no", but despite all odds, the aloof Lord did not reject her outright.
- Do as you please, - he said, turning and starting to walk away.
- Thank you! – Rin cheered, unable to see subtle smile that graced his lips.
