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Kagome jolted from her sleep, covered in her own sweat. Her skin was feverish as the demon and miko parts of her fought for control. With a growl, Kagome ripped her clothing off, unable to take the heat. Left in only her underwear and bra she felt cooler. The moonlight gave her an unearthly glow as she stared at the changes in her body. She looked smaller then she had before. Her body was toned from the years side by side with Inuyasha but the transformation took away the small pouch she had. Kagome doubted she had a pound of fat on her. Walking to the small mirror that was in her room she stared at the stranger in the mirror. Her eyes weren't even the same color. They were bright blue instead of the almond she was used to. Everything had changed, she had changed. Kagome wasn't sure how to take it.
With a sigh Kagome walked over to her bed and sat down. Sitting there her mind began replaying the battle that still plagued her. Haruo's skull being crushed in as blood exploded around the wolf's mouth made her whimper. He was dead. Tears flooded down her face. Pulling up her knees she hugged herself. Hot tears fell down her legs.
Inuyasha threw his back and screamed in sorrow.
Kagome was dead because he had neglected to save her. He had chosen Kikyo over Kagome time and time again but she hadn't died from those decisions before.
Inuyasha stopped dead in his tracks, staring at his dirty feet as the shameful tear strolled down his cheek. Inuyasha brought his hands up, staring at his palms and claws. He brought them up and raked his claws down his face. He was almost positive if given a second chance, he still would have chosen Kikyo. It had been the natural thing to do, instinctual.
Looking at the path that lead up to a village not to far from Kaede's Inuyasha knew he had to tell them. Inuyasha could already see their faces. They would blame him, accuse him, as if the wolves were his fault but he knew they would be taken by instant grief. He walked up the path begrudgingly.
He arrived within an hour and walked up to their comfortable home.
A soft rap on the door and a noticeably pregnant Sango answered the door.
"Inuyasha?" She questioned, her eyes doing a sweep and not finding Kagome.
Her eyes narrowed at him, "What did you do?" She growled.
Miroku put his arms around his pregnant wife and his head gently laid on her shoulder.
"Hello Inuyasha, what brings you here?" He asked, trying to calm the situation.
Inuyasha looked at the two of them, his chest tightening.
"K-Kagome... Kagome... is... has... died," Inuyasha whispered the last part but the two of them had heard him as if he had screamed it at them. It was completely silent as they looked at him.
"How?" Sango whispered.
"There was a pack of demonic wolves that attacked Kaede's village, we fought but..." Inuyasha gulped.
"Kikyo. You got distracted by Kikyo! Could you think with your head for just once in your life?!" Sango screamed, her arms throwing up in the air.
"You let Kagome die. You promised to protect her and you let her die," Sango cried as she turned around, her face burrowing into Miroku's chest.
Miroku burrowed his face in her hair as his remorse took over.
After a few moments to collect himself, Miroku looked up at Inuyasha. "When is the funeral?"
"I don't know if they have buried her yet but we could still visit her. I don't think Kaede would bury her without us," Inuyasha looked up at them.
Miroku kissed Sango's head and turned heel. "I'll get your things ready my love," Miroku announced as he grabbed a bag and began to pack enough clothing for a few days. Sango grabbed a separate bag for food along the way. Inuyasha stood awkwardly at the doorway, unsure of what to do but knowing to be quiet.
Soon the couple walked out as Kirara transformed. Kirara bent down obediently and they slid onto her back. Miroku held on behind Sango, giving her a comforting kiss on the shoulder.
Shippo had gone under the wing of a powerful fox demon and would return from the underground in due time but for now he was unreachable. The kit would have to find out later. Kagome had made him go to help me, knowing it was for the better.
Kagome slipped out of her room in a simple sleeping gown with her variety of soaps, towel and her training uniform, knowing there was no way she was going to fall back asleep in her room. Taking a deep breath into her lungs she began walking in the direction of the nearest spring inside the expansive castle. Sliding open the doors, she peeked inside and there were many pools in the large room. Kagome walked to the back, having seen a few people but paying them no mind as they had her.
Slipping off her clothing behind the privacy wall she stepped out, covering her breasts with one hand, squeezing them close, causing them to spill over and under her hand. Quickly getting into the water she let her arms fall away. Resting her head on the back of the smooth rocks, she let her walls down and rest. Her mouth was slightly agap as she breathed, mellowing out. Her long tresses cascading around her face and the rocks she rested on.
She knew she would be safe in Sesshomaru's place, he was the Lord of West after all, unchallenged strength and wisdom wise. A smirk played on her lips as she pictured him trying to hold up a sword as a small demon. A giggle escaped before she opened her eyes.
Picking up the shampoo, she lathered her hair, humming softly.
I will be okay.
Yes we will.
Kagome shook her head, not use to the beast in her as of yet and continued to wash her hair before dunking her head under the water.
Grabbing the conditioner, she continued her wash until she was finished.
Kagome slipped back into her sitting position and slipped off into a light slumber, wondering what she was now, who she was now.
Lord Sesshomaru was in his room unable to sleep. How was he going to help her and get her out of castle? He was honor bound to help her but that didn't mean he had to like it. She had saved Rin and he was thankful but he hadn't expected her to take up on the debt. The Miko- was she still a Miko?
Lord Sesshomaru remembered the tell-tale sign of her red eyes, her new mixing scent, her own body unsure of what she was.
Sitting up, the demon lord swung his legs off the side of his bed, rubbing the sleep from his eyes. Looking up he watched the sun begin to rise.
Pulling open the door, Lord Sesshomaru stepped outside into the cool air gripping the ledge. Looking out over his lands, his eyes swept over in appreciation. Turning around, Lord Sesshomaru quickly dressed himself and walked out his door.
A small demonic maid quickly went to his side. A few strides later his general walked up to him.
"Lord Sesshomaru, spies have reported nothing out of the ordinary in the lands," He reported.
"Hn," Lord Sesshomaru responded.
The smell of coconut wafted through the air as it got closer.
"Coconuts?" The general's confusion mirroring the maid's as well.
Kagome walked up to stand in front of the small group who had stopped. She wore the black training uniform which effectively made the blue in her eyes that much brighter. Kagome respectively bowed in front of them before asking, "Lord Sesshomaru I was curious as to when my training would begin?"
With brows raised the general looked at her, "What are you young one?"
"I am Kagome. I was... am... a Miko. I was bitten by a demon and my blood bonded with the demonic and I am both," She explained, more to herself then them.
"How is that possible?" He questioned, taking a step closer to examine her.
"Since you have taken an interest, I entrust her training to you General Maemi," Lord Sesshomaru stated before brushing past them to his study where the maid darted off into a different direction. Lord Sesshomaru never gave him a chance to protest, nor would he had if he ad given him the chance.
Taking a deep breath to sense her scent he smirked. "Black dog, been far to long since I have seen one," Smirking, General Maemi took off turned around. "Come," He instructed. Kagome turned around to see the small maid rushing where Lord Sesshomaru had gone with a tray of food. Her stomach growled at the sight. "You will eat soon," He laughed. Kagome blushed slightly but followed him down a few more corridors into a large room.
"Sensei!" The general called with a smile.
An arrow shot down and the general caught it with his hand without a second thought. "Come on out old man! I have a student for you!" He laughed.
Kagome shifted uneasily on her feet.
A wolf demon walked out, looking no more then thirty but Kagome knew looks were deceiving for demons. "Old?" The wolf demon bellowed. Kagome stiffed a giggle. They looked the same age. "What else? You trained us all," The general spread his hands apart as if thousands stood behind him. With a snort the sensei walked over to Kagome and threw his hand out to strike her in the chest, Kagome grabbed his wrist. The wolf demon made a quick move to jab her in the ribs with his other hand into her stomach which Kagome also grabbed.
Sweeping his leg out, he unbalanced Kagome and took her down. "Don't get over confident," He instructed. Kagome nodded and stood up again. The Sensei roundhouse kicked into her head but Kagome stopped it with her arm before trying to kick him but failing miserably.
"You know a few things but not enough. First thing, were going on a run," He turned around and began a sprint out the door. Kagome quickly went after him.
General Maemi smiled and walked out the training center. He didn't know why she was here but it was nice to see a new face.
Rin skipped up to him, offering a flower which he quickly took. Placing the small red flower inside the interior of his armor he gave Rin a small smile.
"Can Rin help General Maemi?" The child asked, barely hitting ten years old now.
"I need flowers, and lots of them to help our guest when she returns," He smirked.
"We have a guest?" Rin questioned.
"Her name is Kagome," He responded looking at the glow on Rin's face.
"Kagome-sama!" Rin squealed before turning tail and rushing out to the gardens.
With a blink, General Maemi walked toward Lord Sesshomaru's study for further instruction.