The Gatekeeper
Summary: Years...so many...years. She had fought against the Keeper of the Gate before her, and accidently consumed the blood of her, now...she is the Keeper, and she must wait for the Grandson of Count D...to come free her, like his grandfather calculated. His only request...she show his grandson the same 'hospitality' that she showed him.
Anime: InuYasha/Pet Shop of Horror's
Couple: D/Kagome
Rated: M
Genre: Romance/Adventure
NOTE: Hoshi ga Kanaderu Monogatari is the name of the song I used, search Fairies Lullaby on YouTube and velchat is the one who uploaded it.
And on a side note, I CLAIM ALL SINGLE LETTER NAMED CHARACTERS! L IS MINE, D...is mine on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays! He belongs to Nicol – A.K.A – S. T. Nickolian...on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Sundays are his to do with as he pleases.
Not really, but you get the idea, I ADORE THEM! ^_^''
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Freedom
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"Seven minutes."
A sudden thought dawned on D, he looked at Kagome. "Gatekeeper, how can you tell how much time is left?"
"The sun, the clouds and... Jill's pager."
Jill blinked, "Huh...?" She glanced at her pager that was on silence, or eyes widened. "I forgot to turn on the sound once we got off the plane." She felt her eyes widen. "Eleven missed emergency page's. Chief is going to kill me..." She sighed.
"No, I'm sure something will dissuade him from taking current frustration out on you."
"..."
"Six minutes," Kagome said, standing up as the ground shifted slightly.
"What's happening?" Jill asked as D pulled her up, the umbrella falling from her hands and into the dancing flames.
"The gates are preparing to close."
Jill shook lightly, "What...no, it can't. He's not back yet!"
Kagome sighed, "I can't do anything more then this." She walked away and turned to the left road of the Crossroad. A glowing orb floated towards them. Jill stared at it and moved to get a closer look when D held her back. They watched as it faded into a juvenile boy.
"Tell me, your name."
"Derik Finn."
"There are eighteen chambers behind this door. Your name will appear before you...above the chambers of those that suit you. Remember your crimes for all of eternity."
"No way! I'm not going to hell lady!"
"You made your decisions, choices and so willingly picked all the wrong ones. You were killed by your best friend who was stoned because you thought it'd be a good idea to get high and play with fully loaded guns. Your fault, not mine; now," She held her hand out and he felt a sudden pull. D moved Jill out of the way just in time for Kagome to toss the boy into the flames.
"A little violent, weren't you?"
"That's nothing, Chamber four awaits him."
D released his hold on Jill. "And what, might I ask, is in Chamber four?"
"Ice..."
Jill's brows furrowed. "Ice?"
"Yes, the Chamber of Ice is a place for children who ill-treat their parents and elders. They are sent there to be frozen in ice."
"That's horrible!"
"That's life. When you die, Karma has her laughs. I mean, look at me. She's been laughing at me for 400 plus years, and will continue doing so until a new keeper is chosen; five more minutes."
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'How much farther, I'm starting to think I should have brought that damn umbrell―' Leon stopped and looked at what appeared to be a charred umbrella. He frowned, looking up his eyes widened. 'Shit, how do I let them know...that I'm here? I CAN'T SPEAK!'
'You have him?'
Leon jumped; he looked up and saw the Gatekeeper looking down into the gate. He nodded and her eyes glowed vibrant pink before both he and Chris began to feel a pull towards the flames. Chris immediately wrapped his arms around Leon's waist.
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"Keeper? What are you doing?" D asked as he and Jill moved close to the gate.
Jill looked down and watched as Leon and Chris ascended to the gate. "...they made it."
"Not yet they haven't. Di Yu is pulling back Chris." Kagome glared at the gates, holding her hand against the fiery gates as they started closing, she pushed a bright pink energy within the gate and the two watched as the gates stilled. "Leon, hand me Chris!"
Leon pulled his brothers hands free and she pushed her hand through the gate and cried out as the flames latched onto her hand, taking hold of Chris's soul, she pulled him out. Her other hand still holding the gate open with the pink energy, sweat slid down her forehead.
"You next Leon, come on!" He reached his hand to hers.
"Thirty seconds..." Jill gripped the pager tightly, her eyes clenched tightly shut as she held her breath.
"I've got him!" She pulled at Leon, removing her hand from the gate so that she could pull, her eyes widened at how quickly the gate was closing. "Jill!" She called to the girl. Jill moved quickly to her feet after opening her eyes, taking hold of Leon's other hand, she pulled him and as the gate closed and the asphalt settled back in place, Leon toppled over on Jill.
Kagome sighed in relief; she let herself fall to the ground, careful of her burnt and bleeding arm. D, who was staring in slight disbelief at Chris, turned to Kagome and gasped.
"Gatekeeper, you're hurt."
"So it seems, I'll, mm..." She fell unconscious from the pain; her eyes released the tears she had been holding back.
Leon and Jill were by her side quickly.
Leon looked up at D, who was looking through the book, frowning, D threw the book to the ground.
"It doesn't tell me how to free her or get her out of here."
"I can help..." D looked up at the Blue Throated Barbet.
"Oh, how do I free her. We need to get her wound cleaned and wrapped."
"I don't know."
"...then, why did you say you could help."
"I merely meant that I could help you find the answer."
"How so?"
"Look at the book." D looked at the book and his eyes widened, a blush appeared on his cheeks.
"Oh, how embarrassing." D bent down and took a piece of lined paper that was rolled tightly in the binding of the book. Unrolling it he read the first line and dropped the paper. "Grandfather...!"
"D?" Leon called out to the Count; Jill looked at Leon in confusion. Leon picked the paper up and read aloud.
"Blood Pact; cut the wrist and pour the blood, drink each other's blood as part of the ritual to seal the pact." Leon turned it over with a frown, "That's all? What is so upsetting about this D, seems pretty easy if you ask me."
"It means I am tying myself to her."
"You mean, like, marriage?"
"Funny Jill, can you picture D getting married or having a wife?"
D glared and hit Leon on the head, "Yes marriage, only this is more serious!"
Leon rubbed his aching head, "How?"
"Marriage, you can get a divorce, but this...there is no going back."
"Ouch, so...what? You gonna leave her there? Let her die?"
"No, that is the problem. My grandfather no doubt knew that this or something similar would ensue. He planned this." D sighed, with a frown and a hesitant sharp nail, he slit his wrist and got on his knees, lifting her head and opening her mouth a bit, he held his wrist over her lips, the blood pouring in gradually.
Leon and Jill watched transfixed, they waited a little less then a minute before he removed his wrist.
"That she do for now."
"Doesn't her blood need to flow through you too?" Jill questioned.
"For certain things, yes. However, this should be fine to get her back to my shop."
"Arizona." Leon corrected.
"Ah, right. Well, it should be fine either way. She's connected to me, so she can go where I go."
"I think I get it. How do we get to the hotel? We can't stay like we planed; we'll have to leave immediately."
Chris, who was confused, was standing next to D.
"Why is the Gatekeeper like this?"
D took her in his arms, a faraway expression on his face. "She is healing, it took a lot out of her to keep that gate from closing, even more to pull you both out safely. She failed to mention to your brother that he only had an hour, and...He made it out with a few seconds to spare. We need to leave now." Leon nodded in agreement with D. He took Chris's hand and Jill picked up the book and loose piece of paper. Starting down the way they came, Yun gave a sad smile before flying off.
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Ten-Chan sighed, "I'm bored,"
"Do something." Pon-Chan said as she played with collectable glass orbs of different colors, pushing them all over the floor in pure amusement.
"You are going to hate life if you break one of those and get glass stuck in your hand or foot." Tetsu said, he lay sprawled out on the couch with his eyes shut.
"Humph," The little girl didn't spare him a single glance, merely continued playing with her glass orbs.
The room was silent for a few minutes before a long, drawn out sigh caused two of the room's occupants to turn and look at the third.
"...I'm still bored." The fox complained.
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Me: Hope you enjoy, I'll update tomorrow! But only if you REVIEW! ^_^''
Now on a side note, A dear friend of mine has been kind enough to give headliners for me so I want to do the same for her. Nicol, or as you all know her, S. T. Nickolian, has a story of the same pairing.
This is her story, you guys should drop by and check it out!
Not a Normal Human
Searching for her son, Kagome hears rumors of a pet shop that can find and sell anything. Even if Shippo isn't here, she may have found another faint connection to the past, and the mysterious Count D may have found a new character for his shop.
