A/N: Thanks to everyone who is reading my story. I forgot to mention in the last chapter but believe it or not the Bioshock main theme (The Ocean on his Shoulders) gave me the idea to write this story. Special thanks to loveinthebattlefield for being the first reviewer.
Anime: ƸӜƷ Inuyasha ƸӜƷ
Author: MangaFreak007
Title: Ocean of Sadness
Pairing: Kagome and Sesshomaru
Time: Somewhere during "The Final act." After Sesshomaru get's his new sword.
Chapter: 1~United
Rating: M
Warnings: Violence and Profanity.
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. It is the rightful property of Rumiko-sama.
After three days of travelling through the southern forest, the group finally arrived at a tall rocky mountain. At the base there was a dark cave that was overflowing with Naraku's miasma. The rock around the mouth of the cave was eroded black. Naraku's miasma had gotten stronger. The group had spread out and surrounded the area. Inuyasha came in from the front, Kagome and Shippo from the right and Sango, Miroku and Kirara from the left. The three humans had masks on. They all silently left the cover of the forest and stepped into the rocky clearing at the same time that Naraku walked out of the dark cave.
As usual Inuyasha charged right at him. His sword, Tetsusaiga, became covered in diamond as he yelled out 'Kongosoha' and swung his blade. Huge chunks of diamond shard flew towards Naraku in all directions. Naraku dodged most of the shards but was hit by a few. One in his chest just above his heart and two pierced his right thigh. He laughed as he pulled out the shards allowing his miasma to leak out everywhere.
Only Kagome didn't get blinded by the thick purple miasma as she called her miko powers to her eyes and created two small barriers to protect them. She notched an arrow to her bow and fired it to the other side of the clearing; it created a large pink barrier, to stop Naraku from escaping. She opened her hideous yellow bag and pulled out a tall glass container. Inside there were several arrows made from the wood from the tree of ages and infused with Kagome's own spiritual power. She notched one of the arrows to her bow and aimed straight at Naraku's tainted jewel shard. She let the arrow loose just as Naraku turned to watch her in astonishment. Naraku tried to dodge the arrow, he wasn't able to completely. It missed his heart and the jewel but purified his entire right side. He shot his miasma at Kagome's barrier and melted it. Before anyone could react he flew out it inside his own barrier.
Two seconds later everyone snapped out of their stupor, grabbed all their weapons and ran after him. The group looked at Kagome in silent praise. She had gotten stronger. They all realised that in the end Kagome would be the one to kill Naraku, not any of them.
As they were running Inuyasha groaned as a familiar tornado flew beside Kagome. The tornado dissipated to reveal a grinning wolf with long black hair tied into a pony tail and clear blue eyes. His brown furs were ruffled which meant he'd been running for awhile. Two minutes later they were joined by two other wolf demons from behind. One of them had silver hair with a small black part at the front and the other had a white Mohawk. They both had black eyes.
"What are you doing here Kouga?" Kagome asked to the male beside her.
"Well I smelled Naraku here so I followed his scent and here I am. I would have gotten here faster, my love, if Ginta and Hakkaku back there weren't so slow." The male identified as Kouga pointed behind him with his thumb.
"Why don't you join us? Unite our packs until we finally kill Naraku?" Kagome asked while glancing at Inuyasha. He nodded. He was meant to be Alpha of the pack, but sometimes Kagome acted as a much more responsible and reasonable Alpha. She was always the voice of reason.
"Of course!" Kouga exclaimed happily. Kagome smiled before gasping as another person came into view. She was a lone miko walking just ahead of them. Her long black hair swayed around her gracefully as she turned her chocolate eyes onto the group. As the Inu Tachi passed her she joined them in running. She glanced at Inuyasha before turning to look at Kagome. They both nodded in silent recognition.
"Kikyo?" Inuyasha asked surprised. "What are you doing here?"
"I'm going to assist my reincarnation in killing Naraku. Why else would I be here?" She asked rhetorically. Inuyasha huffed but then he smiled at the undead miko he used to love. She never really changed.
Sango looked at the sky from her perch on Kirara's back and smiled. Now they were all ready to finally kill the evil hanyou. This time he would not escape, they were united and more powerful and determined than ever. He would finally die. Or so everyone thought until all the demons in the groups suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong Inuyasha?" Miroku asked as he watched his friend panic.
"I've lost his scent." He said in a panic. All the other demons nodded and slumped to the ground.
"We should rest. Everyone looks exhausted. We need to be in top condition if we intend to kill him." Kagome dropped her yellow bag and pulled out bathing equipment. "And that means we should take a break." She smiled and held out her hand to Sango. Sango took it and they walked into the foliage. Trust Kagome to know where a hot spring was. Kikyo also followed them silently.
As they entered the hot spring clearing they gasped seeing a teenage girl with long raven hair and brown eyes bathing in the water. There was also a two headed demon sleeping peacefully beside her.
"Kagome-sama!" The young girl exclaimed as she watched the three women walk into the clearing. Kagome smiled and petted the girl on the head.
"Hello Rin." She replied. Sango also smiled and started undressing. Kikyo merely sat on a rock and watched them. Kagome also undressed and joined Sango and Rin in the water. They all washed each others hair and backs. Sango decided she would leave after an hour deciding she didn't want to become any pruneier. Kikyo followed after her. Kagome sat back in the water with Rin leaning on her shoulder.
"Lord Sesshomaru misses you." Rin said finally after a few moments of silence. "I was thinking maybe we should join your group Kagome. Then we'd be able to help kill Naraku. Or well Lord Sesshomaru would be able to help and you'd be able to tell every one of your secret meetings." Rin grinned as she watched Kagome put on a sceptical face, playfully.
"Sounds good to me. What does Sesshomaru-Sama think?" Kagome asked to the trees behind the two headed demon. Sesshomaru walked out without his armour on with his eyes sparkling.
"This Sesshomaru agrees. It would benefit every one." Kagome smiled as she hugged the tall Lord, before realising she was still naked and dripping with water. She quickly crouched in the water splashing Sesshomaru in the process. Rin laughed as she got dressed.
"I'll take Ah-Uh and return to Master Jaken." Rin announced from her perch on the two headed dragon's back. The two adults smiled as they watched her leave.
Kagome was still smiling at the spot where Rin left when a naked Sesshomaru joined her in the steaming hot spring. She squeaked when she felt a muscled arm snake around her waist and as warm face nuzzled into her neck. Sesshomaru hugged Kagome from behind and he was breathing in her scent. Kagome smiled and turned around in his arms. One arm stayed around her waist while the other cupped her cheek. The miko closed her eyes as she leaned into the youkai lord's gentle touch.
Kagome assisted Lord Sesshomaru in washing his long silky hair and smooth unmarred back, before they dressed lightly and took up stances across from each other. Sesshomaru was in a defensive position while Kagome was poised like a cat, ready to attack.
"Show this Sesshomaru what you have learned." Kagome grinned and disappeared. A moment later she was behind him ready to land a punch. He spun around and caught her fist.
"You can do better, do not make obvious moves. Against another opponent they would snap your wrist." Kagome grinned and swept his legs out from under him and then put her foot against his throat. "Good," he stood up and took a new defensive stance, "again."
OoS
As soon as Sango and Kikyo walked into the camp, every one questioned where Kagome was. Sango smiled and shook her head. She glanced at Inuyasha, Miroku, Shippo and Kirara. They all nodded and relaxed against their preferred trees. The new members of the Inu Tachi were puzzled but decided to drop it since Inuyasha and the others weren't worried.