Once In A Blue Moon
Author's Note: ^-^ It just came to me. Don't ask… lol. I like this story so far, I don't know why, I just do.
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Shippou woke to the sounds of crunching leaves and saw Kagome with her bow and arrows ready to strike. A chill ran up his spine as he saw his adopted okaa-san poised and glowing, her figure looking ethereal compared to the dark surroundings. Sango woke Miroku as the shuffling of feet became loud enough for ningen ears to hear. InuYasha growled instinctively, unsheathing the Tetsusaiga, his father's steel-cleaving fang.
"Show yourself, you bakayarou!" he yelled, baring his fangs as he went into defensive mode.
From the forest came three figures, a little girl with a funny pony-tail on the top of her head, a small green toad-youkai holding a two headed staff and a tall, armor-clad taiyoukai. Kagome knew who they were immediately. Over the past two years, she had been given the privilege of seeing all three in person. The young girl was Rin, a ningen whose family had been killed by wolves. The green toad was Jaken, a lowly youkai servant whose only intent is to keep his master happy. Finally, the taiyoukai, SesshouMaru was the lord of the western lands. He was also InuYasha's half brother.
Wielding the healing sword, Tensaiga, also made from their father's fang, SesshouMaru was able to kill and heal, obtaining power from both ends. However, he was not content with the 'weak' sword and often came to relieve InuYasha's presence to rightly inherit the powerful Tetsusaiga.
"InuYasha," Kagome started, placing her bow by her side. " Osuwari. Do not use such vulgar language in the presence of one so young."
As the two groups faced each other, Kagome took the time to examine the small band before her. Rin's face was tear-stained, as if she had been crying while she traveled. Kagome then gazed at Jaken who was somber and quiet, not as annoying as she had recalled him. Kagome cursed mentally as she recalled the reason of her uneasiness.
Blue moon… means nothing but trouble…
she thought.It wasn't until then that Kagome noticed the deep gash on SesshouMaru's slightly exposed stomach. His armor, normally enough to shield him from any attacks, was broken. Only half was in tact, the half above his waist, covering his chest. Within seconds, SesshouMaru staggered and fell on the ground with a thud. Rin screamed and Jaken could do nothing but hang his head in mourning.
Kagome felt compelled to help him. Though he was their enemy, he did have a child to take care of. He can't be that bad if he takes good care of Rin, a ningen…
"Shippou," Kagome started, breaking the silence. " Take Rin and fill up the canteen with water from the stream. Kirara go with them, keep them safe. Miroku and Sango go find some herbs that can help heal his wound. Jaken-san, I'll need your help lifting SesshouMaru-sama and undressing him."
Both groups stood their ground, unsure whether or not to comply.
"Kagome-sama, surely you do not mean to heal the taiyoukai…do you?" Miroku asked, wondering the significance of healing one's enemy. InuYasha crossed his arms and nodded, waiting for the explanation that he was sure would come.
" Minna-san, onegai… SesshouMaru-sama may be harsh at times, but we need to help him. Everyone needs a second chance," Kagome whispered as she motioned for Jaken to help her.
Sango smiled, going off to find the herbs that Kagome may need. InuYasha opted to stay and supervise Kagome and Jaken, in case SesshouMaru would wake and attack. Kagome sighed, thankful for the cooperation of her friends. She then began to undress the taiyoukai and cleansed the deep wound. Shippou and Rin were huddled beside Kirara in her true form, watching patiently as Sango and Miroku continued their search.
"Miko-sama, do you truly know how to cure my lord?" Jaken asked, his façade long gone, replaced with that of concern and gratitude. "I had advised him not to strain himself, but alas, my lord does not listen much to this lowly servant."
Kagome smiled lightly. " Do not worry, he'll be fine, what happened anyway?"
Jaken hung his head and sighed. " My lord was attacked by Toukijin. The sword seems to have a life of its own."
Kagome nodded as she looked at the black sword warily. She could feel its evil aura, chilling her to the bones. She knew that Toukijin was also from another youkai's fang, though it was like Tetsusaiga in strength it was pure evil and desired nothing but bloodshed.
Sango and Miroku returned with the necessary herbs. Kagome began to apply it to the wound, careful not to cause any more pain. She theorized that using her miko powers would help, but she also feared that she may purify the youkai altogether.
Minutes turned into hours and soon, night became day. SesshouMaru was still as wounded as before, and seemed to be having a high fever.
Kagome began to worry as she felt his forehead. " Shippou, I need you to fetch another bowl of water! SesshouMaru-sama is running a high fever! In this state he may be vulnerable to anything… we need to get his fever down…" Kagome's aura began to shine, she concentrated her will into her power and hoped that she could muster enough energy to materialize a blanket.
Closing her eyes, she found a warm sheepskin and a comforter in her arms. She silently thanked her Oji-san for teaching her spells. Though she hadn't thought they were of any use back then, they did have some use now.
InuYasha gaped at his friend, wondering how she had managed to materialize something of that quality. Not even Kikyou could do that… he thought.
Miroku began to wonder if Kagome was not who she seemed to be. Oblivious to all this, Kagome continued to aid SesshouMaru, with InuYasha lifting the youkai lord into the sheepskin, and Jaken placing the comforter on him, they were soon making progress in healing the silver haired lord.
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