Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, Kagome, Sesshomaru, and any of the other characters mentioned in this story. But this story is mine.
Vocab:
Shoji: The Japanese sliding doors.
Uchikake: The Japanese formal kimono. (Google it for pictures)
Hakama: The outfit you see Kikyo and Inuyasha wear. (Great for battle)
Hadajuban: The undergarment for the Kimono
Kimono: The Japanese dress. Note: The kimono that Kagome will be wearing in MY story is going to be exactly the same style as the one Inuyasha's mother wore because I love the style so much. Only difference is she will be wearing 3-5 layers instead of a dozen. The Uchikake is the more formal form of it.
Kami: God
Nigen: Human
Well, enough of my explaining, I don't want to bore you people too much, so here it is.
Chapter 4: Pools of Misery
"It seems that you have seen much misery...it is evident in those sapphire pools. They hold so much sorrow, so much loss. If i may be as so bold to say, emptiness." A sweet voice said.
Kagome blinked... "Who are you?"
"Ah... of course the most important question yet the most un-important question. But be patient, answers will come soon enough. But now, you need not worry. All will be well, and all will revealed. I'm sure a few misconceptions of your identity have fallowed you around, eh?"
Kagome nodded, still unable to speak.
"Well, need not worry. Answers will come soon enough. Maybe there is just one more being who has realized your true power, Miko? If that is so, be weary of him. I'm very sure you two aren't on what should we say...peaceful terms, eh?" The voice continued.
Kagome nodded, thinking of who this voice was talking about. Identity? True power?
Sesshomaru looked down at the human he was holding in his arms, she had gotten more feverish and beads of sweat were developing all over her. The scent of sweat made him feel disgusted, but he would just leave her to die. After all, she had impressed him. Her hair was soft and silky against him, and her body was warm. This human, had chosen to defy him, yet he held her to a certain degree. Respect? Not yet. He had thought her brave, and that was interesting. He watched her some moreand studied her face, a fear panging his heart.
Flash Back
"Midoriko," Sesshomaru said coldly as usual.
"Ah, if it isn't Sesshomaru, my favorite cold hearted Youkai." Midoriko answered back calmly.
"Enough of your nonsense human. I have little time to waste, so what is it that you wanted?"
"Ah, Sesshomaru... I would just like to give you a tiny warning. No more harming villagers and killing them off like bugs just because they anger you. I care not if you are the all mighty Kami himself.
"Humph...you insolent human. Telling me what to do?" Sesshomaru stated, angrily.
"Insolent eh? I have no reason to answer to you Sesshomaru. Just bid by my words and all will be well."
(Two weeks later)
"Sesshomaru! You did not heed my warning, did you?" Midoriko said angrily.
"I do not heed the warnings of humans, they are useless, disgusting, worthless creatures. I have no care for them as my father did."Sesshomaru retorted.
"Ah, Sesshomaru. Getting colder aren't we? Well, that is no matter. In time all will be changed. I know what will happen to me Sesshomaru. I know I will battle for all eternity. I also know, that my true reincarnation will be a young girl, a very powerful Miko. She will, I may add, capture your heart, and along with it, the allegiance of many. She will be tied to the jewel for eternity, as long as she keeps it pure, her life is immortal. You will be the only one to know this secret Sesshomaru. People will believe that she is the reincarnation of a different Miko...but that is a misconception. You now know that the human girl you will encounter will be my reincarnation, meaning she will be immensely powerful. Yet, not knowing it. She will be immortal, yet not knowing it. She will be radiating her love and energy, yet not knowing it. And lastly...she will be falling in love with you, yet not realizing it. Do not underestimate her Sesshomaru. She may be a human, but she is not an ordinary human. She might not even count as a human with all the power she holds. Well, farewell Sesshomaru. I shall be guarding her as you will also be finding yourself doing."
end of flashback
'Could this girl be the reincarnation of Midoriko?' Sesshomaru thought.
He looked at the human, she looked so weak and helpless in his arms. The Robe of the Fire Rat was carelessly tied around her, not long enough to fully cover her long legs and it hung around her shoulders loosely. He laughed in his head, 'She was so defiant and willful that she even took off a fully covering kimono and put on this old robe, that really exposes her too much.' no they don't do anything yet
Naraku watched watched Sesshomaru holding the humanas he traveled. After getting rid of Inuyasha he had really thought he would find her alone and in despair and then take her at her most vulnerable state. He wanted the young vibrant Miko ever since he first saw her. Her scent intoxicated him, her dark sapphire eyes eluded him, and the little outfit she wore did nothing to help the situation. With her at his side,with her broken down and bidding at his every request he would surly be un-stoppable. He thought for a moment, he would have her, and right under the Great Youkai Lords nose.
Warning: Very Mild Sexual scene N/C
He let his Youkai take the best of him in a few moments...he thought of running his long claws down her naked body, over her beautiful breasts and around her nipples. He imagined her lying on the bed unable
to move. Her long lustrous hair spread out and her large sapphire eye's staring at him with fear and misery. He would slowly open her Kimono, touching her in her most precious places with joy and passion, all while she watched him. He wanted to kiss her roughly, sliding his tongue deep into her mouth, kissing her with passion. He wanted to watch her struggle and cry...shining tears running down her smooth face. He would tease her, break her down more, little by little. Then, he would take his prey, without mercy. He would make her his, and once he did, he would have the world swirling in the palm of his hand.
End of mild sexual scene
Kagome woke up, her arms sore and bandaged. She was clean and dressed in a plain white kimono with blue honey combs on nears the shoulders. 'Where am I,' Kagome thought.
"It seems you were injured pretty badly, according to the amount of blood loss, and the loss of energy from your body." A kind voice said. Kagome turned around, to find a female demon standing by the Shoji
that was painted beautifully with sparrows flying over Mt. Fuji and a sun setting behind it.
"If you are wondering, my name is Kira. I am a forest demon, that specializes in healing ."
Kagome nodded, noticing the look of the demon. She had very vibrant green eyes, that slanted, her skin was fair, and black hair with green streaks cascaded down her back. She was lovely, and kind looking.
"Where am I?" Kagome asked, with all the energy she could muster.
"You are currently in the West Lands, in the palace of Sesshomaru-sama. I am to be your servant and healer. I will tend to you, and be kind to you, as long as you are kind back. It may sound odd, that I, a demon am tending to a human, but I am under the protection of Sesshomaru-sama, and I do as he bids.
If you let it be, we may become good friends. If that is not one of your intentions, then that is also your choice." Kira said, sweetly.
Kagome couldn't do anything but smile, this demon was offering her a truce of friendship?
"Of course! I honestly have no problem with that Kira. But I doubt I'll be here too long. I plan to leave, tonight." Kagome said.
Kira smiled back, "Dear, you cannot leave so quickly, you are just starting to recover, it may take months
for you to be fully recovered and all your strength revived. You are truly in no shape to leave, Kagome-sama."
Kagome stared at Kira blankly, "There is no way in hell I can stay here...in the same place as Sesshomaru. We will kill each other before nightfall. He, even brining me here is surprising enough. He must have a plan to kill me."
Kira laughed, "Sesshomaru-sama's decision was very interesting, indeed. But, the most likely reason you are here is, Sesshomaru-sama's honor. He would never leave an opponent out to die, especially such a worthy one such as yourself. At least, that is what it seems like to me. If he had brought you here, and instructed me to heal you, he certainly has no plan to waste my energy and kill you soon."
"Kira," A voice said from behind.
Kagome looked past Kira, and saw Sesshomaru standing behind Kira. His cold mask on as always.
Kira quickly turned around and bowed elegantly to the floor. Sesshomaru didn't even acknowledge Kira's sign of respect. He looked past her and Kagome, who sat back on the pillows, staring back at him.
"Leave, Kira." Sesshomaru said coldly. Kira nodded and rushed out of the room.
"Why am I here?" Kagome asked, wanting an answer.
"Nigen, do not speak, unless spoken to. Sesshomaru said.
"My name is not 'Nigen' it's Kagome. Again, it will not hurt you one single bit to use my name."
Sesshomaru glared at her, again she was testing his patience.
"I am aware, it does not hurt to speak, but like I've clearly stated before, humans do not deserve the sort of luxury of names." Sesshomaru retorted.
Kagome was getting angrier by the second, how was it that this demon was so cold hearted?
"Thats fine by me, you can keep your opinions to yourself, but this 'Nigen' will not sit here and listen to your insults, or rude behavior. This 'Nigen' is leaving."
Kagome pulled back the cover, and climbed out of the massive bed. Each movement for her was like another stab going through her body. She did not flinch in pain, she stood firm, and vowed she would not show him her pain. Never, would she seem weak in his eyes. She would defy his beliefs of her, even it killed her. Kagome started walking toward the Shoji, slowly and carefully as possible.
'This human, she doesn't give up? Must she always be so defiant! She does not know her place. I can smell pain coming off her, but she does not show it. She refuses to show me her pain.' Sesshomaru thought. Sesshomaru kept watching her, nearing him. Her scent was drowning in him, she smelt like Sakura blossoms and Jasmine, and her blue eyes stared at him with pain. Her face may have not have shown her pain, but her eyes surly did, even if she didn't notice.
Kagome hung on to the side of the panel, doing her best to stand up. Her legs were so weak, and her body was now flaming in pain.
"Excuse me, Sesshomaru." Kagome said, not even looking at Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru, knew she didn't even have the energy to leave the grounds, possibly, if she was lucky she could get to the end of the corridor before she passed out.
"You should not be leaving so soon. I heard the conversation between you and Kari, and as she said, you are in no condition to leave. As much as I wouldn't mind." Sesshomaru stated.
"I will leave, I will be fine, now let me pass." Kagome said, very much out of breath.
Sesshomaru could smell her distress and feel her rapid loss of energy. 'She will pass out...very soon." Sesshomaru thought. "I suggest you get back into that bed, while you are here you will listen to me. You also will address me properly." Sesshomaru said.
"That is why I am leaving, I do not want to listen to you, I do not want to be controlled by you. I am my own person, and I have the choice weather I want to be respectful, or not." Kagome said, her head feeling light and dizzy.
Sesshomaru was angry now, 'This Miko does not give up...' Sesshomaru thought.
"You WILL get into that bed right now, Miko. You will listen to what I have to say, and you will fallow it. Understood." Sesshomaru said, angrily. The Miko looked at him again, her eyes empty. She had not even paid attention to what he had said, he noticed. The color from her face was completely drained, and her breaths were so light.
"Sesshomaru...I..." Kagome said, before she felt her legs give out, and her world go blank.
Sesshomaru caught her in his arms, just as he had anticipated. He knew she would faint soon, he could feel her. "Silly, defiant, disrespectful Miko...silly beautiful, Miko..." Sesshomaru whispered under his breath, hardly believing what he had just said. 'Kami, she really is beautiful, she is more then that, she is just like a female Youkai...maybe even better. Her anger is fierce, her eyes burn with a passion, and her power is always swirling around her.' Sesshomaru thought.
Sesshomaru walked to the bed, and laid her on it gently, watching her silently for awhile.
'Maybe, Midoriko was right.' Sesshomaru thought, before leaving the room to summon Kari.
Well, that is the end of chapter Four. I hoped you like it, next chapter is going to be pretty exiting
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