Disclaimer: I don't own any of the InuYasha characters (though I really wish that I did…especially Sesshomaru!!).
Fighting an Admirer
Chapter 1
The Sequel to To Mend a Broken Heart! Go me!
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In the last story
"What is wrong, Kagome?" Sesshomaru asked, putting his arm around her.
"It's nothing, Sesshomaru. I'm just a bit worried about tomorrow. What if they don't do it? Or what if something goes wrong?" Kagome said, burying her face into Sesshomaru's chest, something she was doing a lot.
"I will not let anything happen to you. If they choose not to do it, then we will find another way to change you, or forget about it." Sesshomaru answered, grabbing Kagome's chin and kissing her.
As Kagome drifted off, she said something that Sesshomaru barely heard.
"Thank you, Sesshomaru. I love you."
Now
It was dusk. The group was lined up along the beach, waiting for night and the vampire demons to come out. The day had been stressful for everyone of the group, but for one person in particular: Kagome. If everything went well, in the next few days, Kagome would be a demon. With that prospect, Kagome was shaking and nervous and not entirely sure that the demons would do it. Sesshomaru on the other hand was calm and collected, positive that this would work. And, as soon as it was dark, Sesshomaru called out,
"Timu, I am in need of your services."
Kagome held her breath, half expecting a rush of bats attacking them. Instead, a rush of wind and an old looking human with pointed ears appeared. Of course this was the demons human-like form, not his true form. Exhaling her held breath, Kagome visibly relaxed.
"So, Lord Sesshomaru, what brings you out here? I had heard that you were busy with your brother." Timu sneered.
"I have come to request something of you. I wish you to turn a mortal into a demon." Sesshomaru explained still calm and cool.
"Ah, so which human girl is it? The one by the monk is it? No, the monk is too protective of her and she has a stronger aura about, as though she is pregnant and you wouldn't want a half-breed. And it can't be the one with the ponytail, she is far too young. So, that just leaves the miko over there. Sesshomaru, you can pick them. What will the bat demons get out of it?" the old demon said with a sly tone.
"You will have favor with the Lord and Lady of the West." Sesshomaru answered.
"So, this little morsel will be your mate? How sweet of you. Maybe I'll do it, maybe I won't." Timu said, laughing lightly.
"You will do it." Sesshomaru pushed.
"Oh ho, I will will I? I suppose I could. I will, I guess." Timu said, giving in to the hard stare he was getting from Sesshomaru.
"You will? Thank you so much!" Kagome said, speaking for the first time.
"I will, but it will painful. It might take a while, depending on how much blood I get from both hosting demon and the human. Your Sesshomaru may not be able to move you for a while." Timu said seriously.
"I will be the hosting demon. We will find a comfortable spot and wait for as long as needed. Timu, will need anything." Sesshomaru asked, taking charge.
"No, just these." He said flashing his razor sharp fangs.
Kagome gulped and moved away. Sesshomaru grabbed her and started moving away. Everyone else followed in shock that the bat had agreed so quickly. Moving towards camp, Kagome relaxed in Sesshomaru's grip.
"Kagome, everything will be fine. Do not worry. I will protect you," Sesshomaru assured her, then, kissing her, released her and stopped, "Timu, this is where we will begin.
"Alright, but are you sure about this? I don't give refunds, so to speak." The bat demon said, waltzing over.
"I'm sure." Kagome gulped, sitting on a sleeping bag.
"Alright, Sesshomaru-sama, hold out your arm, I must take some of your blood. Thank you." Timu said, grabbing his wrist and latching on to the major vein. He stood, silently taking in blood. When he was finished, the small wound immediately sealed up.
Kagome turned white, scared of what was about to happen. She looked at Sesshomaru and smiled when she saw the rare expression cross his face. It was one of encouragement. After that, she looked at all of her friends and smiled. Each one was smiling and giving her the thumbs up. Inside her grew a pot of courage. She was ready.
"Now, Kagome, tilt your head to one side so I can inject the new blood directly. Exactly like that, good. Now, hold very still." Timu said, smiling.
As soon as the fangs entered Kagome's major vein, she went limp. Sesshomaru tensed and sensed everyone around him tense. That field was thick with doubt, but as Timu backed away and gently put her down, Kagome moaned, letting everyone know she was ok.
"Now, she will probably be out for a few days. If there are any problems, call my second, Ben, he should be able to help," Timu said seriously, "do not try to feed her, she will just get angry. In fact, it is probably best if you don't touch her."
On that note, Timu left in a puff of smoke. Not a trace was left of him except the moaning Kagome. They began their long wait by settling down beside the fire and most falling asleep. Sesshomaru sat down against the tree that Kagome was lying by prepared to watch over her for however long it took for her to get better. Everyone else curled up for the night. Shippo stayed close by Kagome while Miroku stayed by Sango who was worried for her friend. Rin, having complete confidence in Sesshomaru, curled up and instantly fell asleep.
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The next day, everyone woke up to Kagome whimpering. Sango ran to her, looking wild. Sesshomaru just sat there, meditating. Seeing this, Sango got angry and started yelling.
"What are you doing? You are just leaving her there and not doing anything?" Sango roared, being held back by her husband.
"Timu said to leave her be. If anything drastic were to happen, then I would follow Timu's directions and call his second. Everything will be fine." Sesshomaru said, not opening his eyes.
Sango sighed and stalked off. Miroku shook his head and went to qualm his angry wife. Shippo and Rin easily fell back to sleep.
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Everything was dark. Kagome looked around, wondering where she was. Then she remembered: I am turning into a demon.
She wandered in the dark, waiting for the light to shine through.
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Even now Sesshomaru was starting to get worried. It had been five days since the start of the change and Kagome had not woken up yet. She kept moaning and whimpering, as if she was in a nightmare and could not escape. Sesshomaru had decided to give it two more days before calling Ben, the bat second.
Sango was slowly falling into a depressed mood while Miroku was beginning to worry about both his friend and his wife. Shippo was sick with worry and never left his adoptive mothers' side. Rin, seeing that Sesshomaru was starting to get worried, started to get worried.
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'I can't get back to Sesshomaru. What am I going to do? Amaterasu, help me out of this grave with your sun!' Kagome prayed. Hoping that would work, Kagome sat down on what she hoped was the floor.
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"Sesshomaru, you need to call Ben. Kagome has gotten worse. I don't think she can last much longer." Sango persisted at the end of the seventh day.
Sesshomaru walked to the edge of the coast not far away and did his summons.
"Ben, second of Timu, ruler of the bat demons, we are in need of your services." Sesshomaru called out. Just like when Timu appeared, Ben came in much the same fashion.
Ben was a tall demon with jet black hair and bluish eyes. He wore all black and had sharp claws, much like Sesshomaru's. His ears were pointed but hidden behind his long hair. Walking up, he eyed Rin and Sango with a look that Miroku often gave other women. Sango and Rin blushed while Sesshomaru and Miroku both glared.
"Ben, Kagome has not woken up and it has been seven full days. Tell us what is wrong with her, and you better figure it out or life may be in danger." Sesshomaru threatened, his eyes bleeding slightly red.
"Alright, alright, let me see what I can do." The demon said, heading towards Kagome.
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Notes:
Amaterasu is the sun Goddess of Japan. I looked it up and everything so it should be correct.
I hope everyone like the start of the sequel to To Mend a Broken Heart!