Messages In Dreams

Sesshoumaru really didn't need to sleep very often but for some unforeseen reason he could not keep his eyes open. Within minutes the demon lord was fast asleep and he began to dream. He was walking in his mother's garden but how could this be his father had locked the gate when his mother had left. The smell of jasmine and rain overrode his senses and sent him on waves of pleasure. Upon opening his eyes he saw a small boy standing in front of him. "Please protect Kagome , she is more important to you than you realize." "She belongs to my hanyou brother, why should I care." "You do care, don't deny it." "So what if I do , it is none of your concern." "If you let her slip away from you will regret it maybe not now but you will later." "She is human!" "So is Rin but you take car of her do you not." "that is beside the point." "If you do not protect her , Narku will control everything you hold dear." "You have my word, Kagome will come to no harm." "Thank you father." In a flash of light the boy was gone and he was alone in the garden. He wanted to stay longer just remember all the times he spent here with his mother but he knew what he must do. Sesshoumaru sat up with a start; it couldn't have been more a than a nagging dream. It hit him like a pile of rocks ..... It wasn't just a dream but a message intended for only him. Who was this boy and why did he call him father. The answer to those questions would come later.
While Sesshoumaru was brooding another was having a dream as well. Kagome stood In the middle of a vast and beautiful garden. Kagome was in awe, the flowers were unlike anything she had ever seen before. In the center of the garden was a beautiful marble fountain surrounded by benches. On one of the benches sat a small girl who looked lost and forlorn. Kagome decided to go and find out what was the matter. "Why are you so sad?" "That is not important but what is important is that you should trust Sesshoumaru." "but he has tried to kill me on many occasions." "If he wanted you dead, do you think you would still be living?" "No, but he has tried to hurt my friends." "He has a heart even though he may not show it at all times." "The Ice prince, you have got to be kidding me ." "I do not kid around!" "Listen to me, he needs you as much as you need him." "But......." " But nothing, he sees you for who you are unlike Inuyasha who only sees you as a reincarnation of Kikyo." "why would he love me, I am a worthless human." "Human yes , worthless no; have you forgotten about your growing miko powers and those who love you." "You are right but I would be betraying Inuyasha." "Follow your heart and don't listen to your thoughts; only your heart can guide you." "I promise to listen to my heart." "Thank you Kagome." In a sudden flash of light the little girl was gone. In time Kagome would know who this child was.