"He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil." 1 John 3:8
Chapter 6
They sat for a while lost in their own thoughts , it was not long before Touga voiced his thoughts.
"How did you come to know my sons, little one?"
Kagome sighed and watched the flickering flames of the burning fire and proceeded to tell Touga the Tale of the Shikon.
"The Shikon was created by a very powerful priestess named Midoriki. Midoriki battled countless demons for seven days and six nights, knowing she would not survive she sealed the demons using her own soul, and thus was born the Shikon no Tama. For years the jewel had been passed from priestess to priestess to be protected, until it finally came in the care of Kikyo, who was a priestess in the village of Edo. Inuyasha and Kikyo were in love with each other, Kikyo had found an injured theif Onigumu, taking pity on him she treated his wounds, but Onigumu came to lust after Kikyo, finding out that Kikyo loved Inuyasha he became jealous, on the verge of death he gave his body to demons and became an evil and horrid hanyou 'Naraku'. He tricked them both into believing that the other had betrayed them. Kikyo sealed Inuyasha to a tree and then died. 50 years later I was pulled through the well by a Centipede demon into the past where I released Inuyasha from the tree. The demon bit into my side and took out the jewel, Inuyasha defeated it. It was then stolen by a Crow demon, I shot the demon and ended up shattering the jewel. Now I, Inuyasha ,Sango a demon slayer, miroku a monk and a little kit Shippo and a firecat Kirara travel together to collect the jewel and defeat Naraku."
"And Sesshomaru?"questioned the demon lord.
"Sesshomaru doesn't travels with us. He travels with his retainer Jaken and Rin, a little human child he saved, along with his dragon Ah-Un. At first I thought Sesshomaru didn't like Inuyasha."
"And why did you think that?" questioned Touga.
"Well..Inuyasha is a half-demon, he is the son of your human mistress Izayoi." Kagome looked at the Demon Lord to see his expression.
Touga didn't appear upset on learning that he had a hanyou son, relived she continued. "But after getting to know Sesshomaru I think he didn't hate him. Maybe disliked him a little but didn't hate him." And indeed that was the case she had come to this realisation soon after getting to know her intended better. Sesshomaru could have easily killed Inuyasha during the numerous times they had fought, but he didn't. He had only been trying to train Inuyasha. Every time Sesshomaru engaged Inuyasha into battle Inuyasha's technique had improved.
Suddenly Kagome's stomach gave a loud grumble startling her.Touga's chuckle echoed in the cave. Kagome blushed cherry red "I guess I'm hungry."
They looked out of the cave to find dawn quickly approaching.
"Stay here. I'll get some food for that hungry stomach of yours." He teased standing up and proceeded to walk out of the cave.
Touga raced through the forest looking for something to feed to his future-daughter-in-law. Within minutes he had caught two rabbits, smelling a stream nearby he went there and cleaned the rabbits then carried them back to the cave that housed his son's intended. When he reached the cave he found Kagome sleeping peacefully. He placed the rabbits over the fire to cook them.
He glanced at his little companion and his eyes softened. This little onna was so innocent and naïve. Her spirit was full of compassion, kindness and love. She was a little bundle of joy, full of life. She had a beautiful soul, it positively glowed with her purity. He could only imagine how his son had come across such a treasure. She was more beautiful than most demoness and was quite powerful too. Her eyes were the most unique shade of blue he had ever seen. He found himself a little jealous of his son. 'Despicable..how can I be jealous of my own son. But indeed he did a splendid job in finding the perfect mate.'
He had observed her eyes when she had so fondly spoken of his son. He had clearly seen the love shinning in her eyes. And though he didn't know his son he had no doubt that his son also loved the little miko deeply. 'He'd be insane not to love her'.
He kept watching as the little miko slept. As he sat there looking at her he realised he was falling in love with the little miko, not the kind of love a lover had, but the love a father felt for his daughter. In that moment he vowed that as long as she was here he would protest his little musume.
Fedual Era
A hanyou sat perched on a tree. His dog ears twitched on hearing the slight rustle of leaves. He sniffed the air and growled. He jumped from the tree and grasped the hilt of his sword " Sesshomaru" he spat.
Sesshoamru stepped into the clearing and stood a few feet away from his irate half- brother. Inuyasha drew out Tetsusaiga and pointed at Sesshomaru.
"Sheath your sword Inuyasha , this one is not here to fight"
"Fuck you bastard..your tricks ain't gonna work on me"
"This one assures you that this is not a trap, this one merely wants to talk to you about my mate"
Inuyasha gaped imaging which female could agree to be the mate of his frigid brother, without getting frostbite. " Your mate?.. which female was dumb enough to agree to be your mate?"
"Kagome"
Inuyasha's jaw dropped he stood there staring at his brother in shock. Suddenly laughter bubbled from his mouth and he howled laughing. " You have got to be kidding me…Kagome!..Hahaha" Inuyasha gasped for breath doubled over in laughter.
"This one does not jest Inuyasha, this Sesshomaru is courting the little miko."Sesshomaru stated a little annoyed.
Inuyaha's laughter died on hearing the seriousness of Sesshoamru's voice. He glared at Sesshoamru " Stay away from Kagome Sesshomaru. You would only use her and then throw her away like one of your whores. Kagome is far too innocent and naïve to see through your plans but I'm not."
"This one is not playing any games with the miko Inuyasha. This Sesshomaru and his beast care for the miko and have decided to take her as our mate."
Inuyasha stared at the Taiyoukai in shock. He was well aware that if a demon's beast chooses a female as its mate, then the youkai was serious about the female.
The Taiyoukai stared at Inuyasha's shocked face and stated "My miko loves all of her friends and she loves you as a brother and best friend. It will upset her to see us always fighting."
"What do you feel for Kagome?" asked Inuyasha in a whisper.
"From the first day this Sesshoamru saw the miko at father's tomb his beast wanted her. This one tried to keep himself away from the miko but this Sesshomaru could not stay away from the miko. This one know she bites her lip when she is hesitant, she paces when she is worried or deep in thought. She gets a far away look in her eyes when she is deep in thought. She is far too forgiving, she loves freely and is very giving. She is as innocent as a child. She finds pleasure even in the smallest of things. Her eyes turn stormy when she is angry, pale blue when she is sad, ice blue when when she is trying to hide her emotions, they sparkle when she is happy. Does this Sesshomaru know her enough to prove he loves her Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha stared at his brother and bowed his head " You love her more than I could have ever loved her. And Kagome?"
" The miko loves this Sesshoamru as well."
Inuyasha sighed in dejection and let out a sad smile. Though he detested his brother, he would do anything for Kagome. If being with his brother made her happy then he would not stand in her way. His brother was a honorable demon and he would keep Kagome safe.
"You better not hurt her Sesshomaru…or I will kill you"
"This Sesshoamru would expect nothing less from you..brother"
Inuyasha snapped his eyes to Sesshoamru's face instead of disgust and loathing on his face he found acceptance.
Inuyasha gave a small smile to Sesshomaru "Brother"
The Taiyoukai moved forward and embraced his younger brother.
For the first time in centuries the two inu brothers who disliked each other setted their past aside and embraced.
'Kagome can really change anyone ' thought both the brothers.
A/N
Hey guys! I'm so very sorry I had not posted any chapter in a while. Finally this chapter is finished. I'll post the next chapter tomorrow or day after that.
And lots of hugs to all the lovely reviewers.
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