The Last Guardian Chapter 2: The Crescent Moon Café, an inuyasha fanfic

Chapter 2: The Crescent Moon Café

Soft, soothing music flowed around the whole café with a mellow and calming atmosphere to accompany it. The lights were slightly dimmed and it added to the relaxing atmosphere.

A large silvery crescent moon hung above the dance floor. The black stage curtains were decorated in silvery moons and stars. A soothing scent of lavender and jasmine filled the air Kagome's group. They had arrived just in time as the doors were opening for the first time.

Kagome and Sango debated where would be the best place to set until the noticed the cozy lounge off the side. The group piled into the top section of the lounge as Kagome anxiously scanned the crowd for Kamaria. Kagome plopped into a spot beside Sango.

"She'll be here," Sango assured. "Maybe something came up."

Sango looked about the lounge spotting a sulking Inuyasha seat near a very interested Miroku. She rolled her eyes Sango could only guess what caught his interest, but what surprised Sango the most is that Sesshoumaru actually joined them when Kagome invited him to come along. He sat little bit off to the side away from the group but close enough to keep a watchful eye on everyone.

Kagome stared up aimlessly at the ceiling of the lounge when Inuyasha distracted her.

"Who is she anyone?" Inuyasha questioned carefully as Kagome and him were at friendly terms yet.

"She's an old friend," Kagome replied, "but she disappeared one day and I never heard from her again."

"She left just like that," Miroku remarked incredulously.

"Yeah," Kagome sighed, "but before she did. She was give able to give me a birthday."

"It was your birthday!" Miroku's eyebrows shoot up in disbelief. "That is quite depressing. How old were you?"

"I was turning nine," Kagome answered softly.

"Doesn't sound like much of a friend to me," Inuyasha huffed.

Kagome rolled her eyes at him and remember back when Kamaria were last together…

Kagome watched her carefully as they followed the path back to her place. Kamaria was unusually quiet and Kagome couldn't help the feeling that something was wrong.

"Hey Kamaria, are you alright?" Kagome asked with concern.

The warmth of the day started to wane as dark cloud rolled in blocking the sun's rays, but birds continued to chirp their melodies as if it was still bright outside.

"Of course," Kamaria answered with a smile. "Hey Kagome do you remember the bird call I taught you."

Kagome smiled brightly, "Of course I've even been practiced. Would you like to hear?"

"Fire away!" Kamaria encouraged her with grin.

She listened very carefully to the series of clicks and chirps. Kamaria applauded her as she did an excellent job and Kagome couldn't stop the blushed that crept over her cheeks. A flock of bluebirds took flight over their heads suddenly.

"Would you look at that," Kamaria commented lightly, but she turned to address Kagome, "Kagome can you do me a favor?"

"What's that?"

"Remember that call and I'll been there if I can."

"I don't understand are you going somewhere."

"I don't know. Promise that you'll remember it."

"I promise."

They started back quietly chatting as they got closer to her house.

"You know when I use that call I can blackbirds," Kamaria revealed.

"Really???"

"Yup and ever since then papa has always called me blackbird."

Thunder cracked over there head startling both girls and they rushed for the sanctuary of her home. Her mother was there opening the door from them and ushered them in quickly before the clouds ripped open.

Mama Annis left them bundle up in blankets before the fire with a plate piled with just baked cookies and before either girl realized the feel asleep before either could try Mama Annis's cookies.

"Hello—earth to Kagome," Inuyasha called out to her.

"Huh?" Kagome blinked.

"Geez, where the hell were you?" Inuyasha nagged.

"Yeah, you looked a millions miles away," Sango said, "You okay?"

"Yup," Kagome replied with a smile. "I am more than alright I just remember how I can get in touch with Kamaria."

"Your not--" Sango started.

"And how is that???" remarked Inuyasha.

"Like this..." Kagome started the series of clicks and chirps that Kamaria have taught her long ago. Inuyasha and Miroku sat dumbfounded, but she ignore their incredulous glances. Sesshoumaru watched with amusement but none show on his stone still face.

Koga followed the interest sounding a found his Kagome seating in the lounge.

"Hey Kagome," Koga greeted her with a charming smile.

Inuyasha and Miroku recovered enough to realize that Koga had joined them in the lounge.

"Oh hello Koga," Kagome smiled back hesitantly as she heard a low growl emitted by Inuyasha. Koga glared in his direction before turning his attention back to Kagome.

Miroku and Sango tried to keep Inuyasha from bolting out of his chair, but nothing could have stopped him when Koga brought Kagome's hand up to his lips.

Inuyasha yanked her hand out his and pushed her behind him. He glared at Koga menacingly.

"Back off mutt," Koga glowed. "That's my mate."

"You wish, wolf," Inuyasha barked.

Before Koga could have uttered a single word he felt a sharp tug on his tail. He turned sharply and found the owner of café stand behind him. Kamaria crossed her arms in front of her chest and tapped her foot lightly on the floor as she stared up at him through her dark glasses. Koga swallowed whatever he wanted to say as her glanced down at her nervously.

"You wouldn't be starting trouble now would you?" Kamaria looked at him as she waited for his reply.

"I didn't—it's the mutt's fault," Koga replied.

"WHAT?!?!" Inuyasha exclaimed.

"Oh really???" Kamaria said, "He doesn't think so."

"I just came over to say hi to Kagome—that's all," Koga stated with a shrugged. Inuyasha veins popped out of his forehead—that's when Kagome popped her head out from behind him.

Kamaria caught sight her she responded with a soft click and chirp. Kagome bounced out from behind Inuyasha lunged straight for her and she nearly knocked her over if Kamaria hadn't widened her stance a little.

"You called Bluebird," Kamaria assured lightly, but as they pulled apart she caught sight of Koga's companions as they seem to be searching the crowd. She turned to address him, "Koga, I think you should join up with your friends. It would be a really shame to leave wondering we you got too, don't you agree?"

Sesshoumaru, who was watching everything from his seat, was intrigue at how a simple girl could make Koga a wolf demon tremble nervously.

"Would you look at the time," Koga voiced nervously, "It was nice seeing you Kagome, maybe we could get together sometime."

"Don't bet on it," Inuyasha glared at him.

Koga opened his mouth to reply but when he caught sight of Kamaria's frown. Koga swallowed nervously and he left without some much as a glance back. Kamaria watched as he met up with his companions at the bar. Sango cleared her throat and Kamaria turned to glance in her direction.

"How did you two meet?" Sango asked curiously.

"Oh we just bumped into each other quite recently in fact," Kamaria remarked nonchalantly.

Sango shrugged her shoulder not really think much else of it. "Well it's a good thing he left when he did or you would have walk into a blood bath."

"We can't have that," Kamaria commented lightly. "It's a good thing I got here just in time."

Well it's a good thing I was here."

Miroku was on his feet in seconds and made his way over to Kamaria and suddenly…

CRASH!!!

All eyes fell on Miroku who was face down on the floor in front of where Sango sat. Kamaria could help noticed that she was grinning like a Cheshire cat and she could help feel that she had a foot in what happen to man on the floor. Everyone shook their heads at Miroku's shameful antics before turning their full attentions towards Kamaria.

"Guys, I'd like you to meet," Kagome introduced, "My childhood friend and sister Kamaria."

"Hey." She flicked the bill of her cap up in greeting.

Inuyasha gawked at her and Miroku was rendered speechless once he regained consciousness from his fall. Kagome reintroduced her once they came out of their daze. After the shock of Kagome's revelation they were all able to settled down to talk.

"So, how is my bluebird and dove doing?" Kamaria asked as she plopped down on the table in front of where Kagome and Sango sat.

"We've been better," Sango answered for the both of them.

"Oh it can't be that bad," Kamaria commented, but by the frowns on their faces she knew it was a lot worse. "You know you two are welcome to come over any time day or night. I still have full draw of strawberries left from your last visit."

She tried to focus her attention on Sango and Kagome but she couldn't shake the feeling that he was watching her. Her body shivered suddenly as he rolled his eyes over her body. Sesshoumaru rose an inquiring brow at the endearments.

"I never knew you could do that with strawberries," Sango stated plainly.

"You'd be surprise what you can do with strawberries," Kamaria remarked playfully

"What do you say to doing that next Friday," Sango asked.

"I am up for it," Kamaria agreed, "What do say you Bluebird?"

"I am in," Kagome replied.

CRASH!!!

The girls turned to see Miroku and Inuyasha laying face down on the floor. Kamaria turned towards Sango and Kagome—she tilted her head slightly to the side.

"They act as if eatting strawberries is a sin," Kamaria revealed. "Is this how they normally act?"

Sango and Kagome's head dropped in embarrassment.

Kamaria laughed.

Kagome noticed that a young woman about their age was coming towards them. She was short, skinny, with a light complexion and short red hair. She had a simple face with a pair green eyes and she didn't look to happy.

"Ah Kamaria," voiced Kagome hesitantly.

"Yeah," Kamaria replied shooting a puzzled glance at Kagome.

"I finally found you," she growled at Kamaria and with a squeak she came crashing down the too the floor at Sango and Kagome's feet.

"Carol damn it," Kamaria fumed, "What did I tell you about coming up behind me?"

"Don't give me that !!! You're suppose to be back stage getting ready," Carol explained.

Kamaria introduced Carol to everyone while she was still frimly planned on the floor but soon Sesshoumaru caught onto a familiar scent mixed in with Carol's scent. A scent that belonged to someone who he thought was long dead. Inuyasha went ridge at the scent but went pale as he caught sight of someone.

"At it again," came a gentle voice for the shadows, it revealed a demon with long blue hair and wine red eyes as it emerged from the shadows. He was very similar to Sesshoumaru in stature and body mass. Seth stood underneath the arch to the lounge. He stopped as he caught sight of Sesshoumaru who now stood from where he sat.

"Well, I'll see you guys, later," Kamaria announced as she pulled herself off the floor and dusting herself off as she started towards the stage but she paused beside Seth, "Aren't you going to say hello Seth? It has been awhile since you've each other after all."

She turned to for one last glance at everyone and as she grabbed the bill of her cap she nodded to everyone and left for the stage. They watched as she disappeared behind the curtains everyone soon turned their eyes back to Seth and Sesshoumaru who were still watching one another curiously.

Seth reached out his arm to Sesshoumaru in warrior like gesture and Sesshoumaru respond by return the gesture. The other noticeably relaxed some as the tension that arrived with Seth had disappeared.

"It has been too long my friend," Seth greeted with a smile.

"It has indeed," Sesshoumaru remarked. "The last I heard from you was that you had dead in a brawl amongst you own clan."

"I nearly did," Seth pointed out, "but that is a tale best left for another time."

The lights went out suddenly and the crowd hushed as the sound of feet rushing to find seats in the dark for the performance. A blue light was focus suddenly on the stage and soon a different melody filled the air of the café.

All eyes were focus on the stage and stillness fell over everyone as a hand emerged from behind the black curtain it pull the curtain aside to reveal Kamaria who wearing a black corset dressed laced up the front and over it she wore a fishnet shirt. The corset top was connected to a long elegance but shredded skirt that flowed over the flat black shoes that peek out from beneath it.

She tilted her cap just right so that she could look out and see everyone but no could see her eyes and she had picked up in a neat little bun. Kamaria tapped her foot in time with the music as she grabbed the mic stand and pulled it closer to her lips to let the words flow into the microphone.

If you were here
I'd whisper sweet nothings in your ear
And appeal to all your fears

If you were mine *If you were only mine*
I'd bring you so much further down
And twist your mind until the end of time

You will never realize
What darkness lies inside
inside my mind

If you are down
I will come to chain you to the ground
And penetrate your mind.

If you are lost *if only you are lost*
I'll be there to break your trust
And ravage all your lust for life, my love

You will never realize
What darkness lies inside
inside my mind.

The crowd erupted in applause and whistling. She bowed with a soft smile on her face. Kamaria stood up and waved at everyone with the smile never once leaving her face, "Thank you!"

Sesshoumaru watched her intently from the railing of the lounge.

"She has quite the talent, doesn't she?" voiced Seth suddenly.

"Quite," Sesshoumaru repeated as he watched her lean over the stage to hear what Carol was saying to her. She nodded a couple of times before pulling away and heading back to the mic. "Why does she keep her eyes hidden?"

"She fears for what others may see buried in the depth," Seth answered as he protectively watched her from beside him.

"Explain."

"She doesn't want to start a panic among her friends, but even now she searches for the answers to her endless questions."

"What could she be searching for?"

"For who and what she is."

"How can she not know who she is?"

"Her parents were killed before she became of age and even when I meet them. Her father smelt of demon but her mother she smelt of an ordinary human, but human she was not."

"What could she be if not human?"

"It's not something I can easily explain my friend, but you would understand if you ever looked into her eyes and her gifts of healing rivaled that of the priestesses of our time."

"That's impossible…How did you come to know them?" He looked between the young woman and his comrade waiting patiently for his answer.

"Her mother was kind enough to heal me when I was left for dead by my own people," His eyes hardened as he told the tale, "She kept a careful eye over me until I was well enough to take care of myself and I vowed to them if they ever need anything I would be more than willing to help them. She vanished with her mate through a mirror that appeared behind them."

"Mirror…"

"Alright everyone," Kamaria announced suddenly put a halt to anything else they might have said. "I am sorry of the delay, but it seems that anything that can go wrong is. We'll be just a moment longer."

She pulled away from the microphone and leaned over to Carol once more. Kamaria pulled away with a smile. "We're back in business everyone and without further ado here is the next number."

They fell silent and turned their stare onto the stage as Kamaria started her next number.

Sparkling angel I believe
You were my savior in my time of need.
Blinded by faith I couldn't hear
All the whispers, the warnings so clear.
I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door.
There's no escape now,
No mercy no more.
No remorse cause I still remember

The smile when you tore me apart.
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke a promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.

Sparkling angel, I couldn't see
Your dark intentions, your feelings for me.
Fallen angel, tell me why?
What is the reason, the thorn in your eye?
I see the angels,
I'll lead them to your door
There's no escape now
No mercy no more
No remorse cause I still remember

The smile when you tore me apart
You took my heart,
Deceived me right from the start.
You showed me dreams,
I wished they'd turn into real.
You broke a promise and made me realize.
It was all just a lie.
Could have been forever.
Now we have reached the end.

This world may have failed you,
It doesn't give you reason why.
You could have chosen a different path in life.

"What did you mean by mirrors?" Sesshoumaru picked up where they left off.

"Kamaria's family was gifted with the able to travel through the mirror to other worlds past, present and future," Seth revealed. "I promised her parents if she ever traveled to this side of the mirror I would protect her."

"Protect her from what?"

"You sure are asking a lot of question Sesshoumaru," Seth pointed out. "It's sure not like you."

"I would like to know who I am dealing with especially if they've been to my home," Sesshoumaru remarked dryly.

"Is that the only reason?" Seth persisted.

Sesshoumaru glared at him and his mouth peeled back to shot his sharp white teeth as he growled at him. Seth throw up his hand in defeat, "Calm down I was just joking."

"It wasn't amusing," Sesshoumaru snapped. His attention was once more drawn away from his friends as Kamaria tapped on the mic to grab everyone's attention.

"Alright everyone I know this is out of the blue," Kamaria announced, "but I would like to bring a special someone up on stage to sing with me."

The crowd was soon filled with whispered but soon silent as she brought her finger up to lips in a gesture for silences. Kamaria looked back to the dimly light lounge to look at Kagome.

"So what do you say Kagome?" Kamaria asked her.

Kagome squeaked, "ME?!?! Oh no! I couldn't!"

"I am sure Inuyasha won't mind," Kamaria urged her.

"Go on Kagome," Sango insisted grabbing her hand and pulling her towards the stage.

"Um alright," Kagome gave in and took Kamaria's offered hand.

"Give her a nice round of applause," Kamaria spoke to the audience. She took the headset Carol was offered and thanked for her with a smile.

"Now Bluebird do it just like we did it back home," Kamaria addressed Kagome as she set up the headset, "and remember I am right here."

"Alright," she spoke hesitantly.

"That's my girl," Kamaria encouraged as she cued the music. She turned Kagome so that she was facing her and mouthed 'You can do it.'

Kagome let the music move her till she forgot where she was and who was watching. Inuyasha found him sitting on the edge of his set as he watched Kagome intently as she began to sing. Her sweet voiced wrapped itself around him as she seem to draw him in as if she was only singing for him.

Kagome:
In my hands
A legacy of memories
I can hear you say my name
I can almost see your smile

Feel the warmth of your embrace
But there is nothing but silence now
Around the one I loved
Is this our farewell?

Kagome reached out her hand to Kamaria and she brought the mic up to her lips as she took her hand.

Kamaria:
Sweet darling you worry too much, my child
See the sadness in your eyes
You are not alone in life
Although you might think that you are

Kagome pulled her hand away. Kamaria dropped her hand to her side and watched her with a soft smile.

Kagome:
Never thought
This day would come so soon
We had no time to say goodbye
How can the world just carry on?

I feel so lost when you are not at my side
But there is nothing but silence now
Around the one I loved
Is this our farewell?

Kamaria reached her hand out to Kagome.

Kamaria:
Sweet darling you worry too much, my child
See the sadness in your eyes
You are not alone in life
Although you might think that you are

Kamaria reached her hands and started to clap her hands as soon as the audience joined in she reached out her hand to Kagome. She took it and they turned to face the audience.

Kagome and Kamaria:
So sorry your world is tumbling down
I'll watch you through these nights
Rest your head and go to sleep
Because my child, this is not our farewell.
This is not our farewell.

"Ladies and Gentlemen Kagome," Kamaria announced with a smile. The girls hugged one another before Kamaria pulled away from Kagome and turned to address the crowd, "The floor is all yours ladies and gents."

The crowd broke in a series of whistles, howls and roared their approval at the pair on stage. Kamaria cued Carol the play the music as Kagome and her hopped off the stage and head back to lounge. Kamaria every so often stopped to talk to a few people on her way to the lounge, but she was soon following Kagome back to the lounge.

"Not bad for a first performance," Seth commented.

"Of course," Kamaria remarked. "Did you have any doubts?"

"Well…," he paused for a moment, "no."

"Gee thanks for the encouragement Seth," Kamaria remarked dryly.

"Don't even think about it, lecher," Inuyasha growled as Miroku stood to make his way over them.

"Why Inuyasha, I don't know what you mean," Miroku mocked innocence.

"You guys were great," Sango voiced with enthusiasm.

"Thanks," Kamaria smiled. "Maybe next time you can join of us."

"Oh no, I don't think so," Sango noted.

"Aww, why not?" Kamaria pouted. "I don't think Miroku would mind if I stole you away for bit."

Sango blushed suddenly; she turned her head sharply and snapped, "As if."

"Aww Sango you wound," Miroku whined. A veined popped out of Sango's forehead as she glared at Miroku. He yipped and ducked behind Inuyasha.

"Moron," Inuyasha muttered.

"Ah yes well than," Kamaria pulled back to the conversation at hand. Inuyasha suddenly paled as he caught a mischievous glare in her eyes as she turned to Sango and Kagome. "I know Carol is planning another performance for Halloween and we've been looking for two other people so what do you say."

"Um…" Kagome voiced undecided.

"You don't have to decide now," Kamaria assured them, "but let me know once you've decided, alright?"

"Alright," Kagome replied.

"Will do," Sango added.

"You know," Kamaria said suddenly, "for being such a great lord you don't have any manners."

She turned to address Sesshoumaru for the first time. Everyone reeled back suddenly at her accusation and Seth could hold back the chuckled that escaped his lips. Sesshoumaru glared at him that made him clear his throat nervously. He turned to her sharply.

"Why is that," he bit out.

"It's rude to stare," she state plainly tilting her head slightly to the side as she stared back at him

Inuyasha couldn't stop the chuckle that escape him, but he bit his lips as soon as Sesshoumaru turned to glare in his direction. He showed his hand and shrugged his shoulder nonchalantly.

"Now Kamaria," Seth cleared his throat once more, "I am sure Sesshoumaru didn't mean anything by it."

"Like hell he didn't," Kamaria snapped baring her teeth at him. "I am not a rare animal locked behind a cage to be stared at or ridiculed."

"Blackbird," Kagome gasped as she couldn't believe that Kamaria had snapped at Sesshoumaru no less.

"You will show the proper respect," Sesshoumaru growled dangerous.

"I will show it," she growled back, "when I receive it."

Kamaria felt her heart beating wilding in her chest as they glared at one another. She could feel untamed rush of emotion deep within her as she watched his eyes turned to liquid amber. Seth stood protectively in front of her as Sesshoumaru took a step closer to where she stood.

Sesshoumaru could feel his control snapped as she stood defiance glaring back him. Who was she to talk to him in such a manner? No one who disrespected Sesshoumaru is such a manner lived to tell about it.

Kagome could feel how dangerous it was getting and blurted out suddenly, "It's getting late we really should be going, don't you agree Sango?"

"To true," Sango agreed quickly as watched Kamaria's body tension as if she was about to rip someone apart and not just anyone Sesshoumaru.

"Come on I'll walk you guys out," Seth offered as he noticed the relief in Kagome's eyes.

"What was that all about?" Carol asked as she walked up to Kamaria who stood watching Seth escort them out.

"Nothing," Kamaria mumbled.

"Nothing," Seth hissed as soon as he neared them, "What were you think Kamaria? Sesshoumaru are as dangerous as they come."

"Well so am I," Kamaria commented as she pulled off her hat and turned to glance at Seth with her silvery gray eyes.

"Kamaria I promise your parents I would keep you safe," Seth continued. "How can I do that if you getting yourself into trouble?"

"Don't worry about me," Kamaria said finally as she turned away from the couple. "I can handle myself just fine."

Seth watched as she walked upstairs to her office and sat behind her desk.

"Don't worry," Carol assured her mate as they started to close up for the night.

Once Kagome and other got home Sesshoumaru retreated to his study.

"I've never seen him look so mad," Inuyasha commented suddenly and the others couldn't help but agree with.

"What could she have been thinking?" Miroku asked.

"I wish I know," Kagome voiced softly, "but I never really her seen her so anger before now."

"She better tread carefully," Sango warned, "because I don't think Sesshoumaru's going forget about this so easily."

Sesshoumaru sat before the fire glaring at the flames that flicked in the hearth. A low growl was emitted from his lips as he thoughts turn back to the even at the café. He couldn't think of a time when he lost control of him emotions and nearly killed someone. Had it not been for Seth who stood protectively in front of Kagome's childhood friend he would have killed her.

How dare she, he thought with a growl. How can such a being make him lose control?

After tossing and turning for the half the night Kamaria gave up trying to sleep and decided to sit in the living room where the portrait of parents sat above the fireplace.

Her thoughts soon brought her back to what happened in café that night. Kamaria sat pondering at what possessed her to lash out in such a way, but some her nightmare came back to her reminding her who those blood red eyes that consistently watched her.

She looked up at the portrait of her parents with pleading eyes, "Mother, father, what is happening to me?"

But the portrait of her parents merely stared back her in silences. She plopped back against the sofa with a sigh as she merely continued to ponder the night away and before she knew it was time to head back to the café.