Yes, I'm finally back. I've had this scroll sitting around too long. So here it is. My next update will be to my other fic, Written Desires. Oh and since Kagome's mother was never given a name, my co-author gave her one. So there. Live with it.
PS: I loved everyone else's reviews.
On with the story!
--Scroll Three--
Sango sat on the lip of the well looking down into the dark abyss while biting her lip. Kagome had been gone for nearly three days and Inuyasha didn't even seem to care. What a jerk. The demon slayer knew that her sisterly figure had school and those things called 'tests' to take, but Kagome was usually back by now. What could be wrong?
Everything fell into place for Sango as a soul stealer swept by.
"Damn him. He must've made Kagome go home for Kikyou."
Her eyes narrow dangerously as she stands with Hiraikotsu and set off to find the two timing hanyou. Making her way the forest so inconveniently named after aforementioned hanyou with determined steps, she comes upon Miroku under the God Tree.
"Kagome hasn't returned I take it?
"No, of course not. I saw a soul stealer sweep by, which probably means he dumped her off for Kikyou."
"That is of course our friend Inuyasha. He'll always love Kikyou."
"I don't understand him. Kikyou is dead, why can't he see that?"
"Such hostility Sango. Even if she is dead, she still walks among the living now. Inuyasha made a promise..."
"Don't remind me! I made a promise once too! A promise to protect Kohaku! Now he's dead! Some promises are meant to be broken!"
"Yes I understand Sango, but as far as we know, he never made any promises to Kagome."
"What do you know?! You're just a perverted monk anyway!" Whipping her head, she storms deeper into the forest, cursing the wind. "Damn Miroku and damn Inuyasha!"
"I couldn't agree more about mutt face." Turning, she sees the wolf Prince sitting on a fallen log with his arms crossed and his amused sky blue eyes trained on her. "What are you doing here? Where's Kagome?"
"Kagome's gone, Inuyasha sent her home! I'm minding my own business wolf!"
"Why so snappy slayer? What's wrong? Can't find any demons to slay today?"
"Cut it out Kouga before I make quick work out of you; I'm not in the mood!" He smirks, showing off a pointy fang. "Why are you out here anyway?" He shrugs nonchalantly.
"I'm waiting on Sesshoumaru." He cocks his head to the side. "Seen him?"
"No!"
"Hmm...that's odd." Sighing in exasperation, she takes a seat next to him, letting her weapon stick from the ground. "So I guess this means that InuTrasha's with the dead chick?"
"Of course, what else?" She glances at him. "Why are you waiting on Sesshoumaru? I never knew you two were friends." Kouga lets out a short chuckle.
"He rules the West, I rule the East. Only common sense for us to work together." Her eye twitches in annoyance.
"Are you saying that I lack common sense wolf?"
"Am I? Maybe. You're the one chasing after a pervert monk hoping that you can change him." She brandishes her fist in his face, but it only causes him to smirk.
"I am not chasing after him! That baka won't change and I'm tired of his games!" Stopping in her tracks, she crosses her arms and looks away from him. "Hn." At least we're using our common sense, unlike that baka INUYASHA!!" Birds fly away scared at her tone as Kouga chuckles.
"Now that you've scared the birds away, are you done slayer?"
"Shut up Kouga!"
xxx
Sesshoumaru stares at the Bone Eaters well with concealed interest. Something was...calling him to it.
The miko's scent ends here. How is this possible? What kind of powers does the human posses to complete such a feat? A familiar ki tries to pull him into the well, but he fights it. This ki is similar to this Sesshoumaru's. What witchcraft is this? A bright red light emits from the well and wraps around him. His eyes widen for a millisecond before he disappears into the well. Once he looks around, he sees he's staring at himself. Or rather...someone who looked just like him. An offspring perhaps? No, he didn't sire any pups. Realizing that he's in the air above the well, he lands beside it. Something was different though. He was in a type of shed that housed the well. The other Sesshoumaru smirks at him.
"Welcome to the future Lord Sesshoumaru." The feudal Lord looks at the impostor with a calculating glare.
"What do you mean the future? Who are you?"
"Forgive me, but I am you. Perhaps you do not recognize me because this Sesshoumaru is over 500 years older than your current state?"
"Do not lie to this Sesshoumaru."
"Tell me, how is Rin fairing? She was just with a fever two nights ago, am I correct?" The feudal Sesshoumaru conceals his shock at this knowledge. He had told no one of Rin's condition. "However, she is recovering, correct?"
"If you are me, then why are you here? Why are you not ruling over this pathetic world?"
"This pathetic world is under your protection. Yes, there are many loved ones that you wish to protect here Lord Sesshoumaru. However, ruling will forever be in your blood. I, or in this case, we, now rule over the Makai."
"I would love nothing here. You lie."
"How has your daughter been fairing Lord Sesshoumaru?"
"I suppose you speak of Rin." The older Lord shakes his head.
"No, I speak of the one currently under your training. Kagome." Nothing can stop the surprise from showing on the younger Lord's face.
xxx
Kagome sat crossed legged on her bed eating a bowl of chocolate chunk ice cream while watching cartoons. A strong aura hits her, but she doesn't turn from the TV.
"Go away."
"Cartoons? Really now Kagome? This Sesshoumaru could have sworn that you were past this stage in your human life."
"Go away."
"So I take it that this is the time that my idiot half brother has chosen the clay pot over you?"
"Is it really that obvious?"
"Your aura speaks volumes."
"Go away."
"You must return to the past and finish the jewel that you shattered." She finally turns to him and scowls.
"Don't remind me." She eyes him suspiciously. The black suit he wore set off his pale skin, silver hair and golden eyes while his demonic markings stayed firmly in tact. He looked right at home sitting on her window seat with his arms crossed. "Why? What do you have planned?"
"You have run out on your training with this Sesshoumaru, or has your brain failed you? I am currently at the well looking for you." Her eyes widen in horror.
"Oh crap! I forgot all about my training! It was hard enough to convince you to let me train under you at all! You're gonna kill me!" His eyebrow rises.
"If I killed you, then you would not be here today." Hopping up, she starts to throw things into her infamous yellow backpack. Ms. Higurashi walks in.
"Kagome dear, I came to see if..." She stops when she sees Lord Sesshoumaru in the window seat. "Oh, hello Lord Sesshoumaru." They lock eyes.
"Lady KunLoon." Nodding, she does the same.
"Hey..." Looking between the two of them. "Why is it that you're so nice to my mother, but you're a pain in the you know what to me? He shrugs nonchalantly.
"Lady KunLoon is not in need of this Sesshoumaru's training. You, however little miko, are. Accept it." Kagome sighs.
"Whatever, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you sounded just like my father." He smirks as she shoulders her bag and dashes out the door. "See you guys later!" KunLoon starts to make the bed.
"So this thing between her and Inuyasha, is it over?" The demon lord nods.
"Yes, the hanyou has made his decision." She clicks off the TV and bows to him.
"Thank you Lord Sesshoumaru for keeping Kagome safe while she travels between times." He smirks, showing off his pointy fangs.
"I have to. For her to be the daughter of a Taiyoukai, she is a walking target for trouble. Even if she does not know of her parentage."
"The final battle with Naraku is coming up soon, right?"
"Yes, but that should be the least of your concerns. Naraku is a small stepping stone compared to the Dark Tournament in the Makai." Ms. Higurashi holds her heart. "You can not stop her from participating Lady. This is her destiny to gain her full power."
"What if she doesn't make it pass Naraku? What if he wins?"
"Impossible. We are living in the future. If he would have succeeded, we would still be hunting him now. She shall have ample help."
"I just don't want anything to happen to her." She pauses. "Sesshoumaru...have you seen Souta? I thought he was due back today?"
"He is still completing his training with my General at the palace. It seems that they enjoy sparring against each other."
"Oh and how is the General's wife fairing?"
"She is happy to have the young Souta around. She said that he reminds her of her younger sibling. Now that we are done discussing that, shall we be on too more pressing matters? I do believe we have dinner reservations tonight." She smiles.
"Yes, oh but you must tell me about this Youko character. When will Kagome meet him?" They head out the door.
xxx
Kagome pulls herself out of the well and looks around. Sesshoumaru was nowhere in sight.
"Looking for me my butt! He could care less that I was missing!"
"It is no wonder that you are constantly attacked miko. You give away your location too easily. Unacceptable." She glares at him.
"Well excuse me! You're the one who told me..." She stops, forgetting that this was a totally different demon than the one in her time. He knew nothing of the future. However, Lord Sesshoumaru raises an eyebrow in interest and a gleam in his eye.
"This Sesshoumaru told you what praytell?" She blushes and looks away.
"Nothing. Can we just get started on today's training?" He turn and starts into the forest.
"Come." Glaring a hole into his back, she grumbles, already aware that he could hear her perfectly. "We shall commence your training after I meet with the Wolf Prince. You, shall remain silent. Or else." She stick out her tongue but walks behind him anyway.
Well at least I don't have to see that jerk Inuyasha...