"Life's Like This"
Chapter 7: When I'm with you
"…and life's like this…we lie to cover the lies we first commit…
and the cycle goes on, until our lips were sealed…"
- my own work "
Sesshoumaru was shock to say the least. He didn't know what take over him to utter those words. It's as if another part of him take over at that moment. Of all words, why does it have to be that? He can't feed Kagome that lie that was the product of his selfishness. He will not lower him self into that. And he knows what he has to do.
Kagome didn't know what to say. Her mind was in complete chaos. In her heart, she knows that it wasn't the truth. But, why would this man lie to her? She can feel the heat that was coming from this strange but beautiful being in front of her, and she can't help but succumb to its wonderful sensation. Her head is aching for some reason and this warmth she's feeling helps her in forgetting it. She slowly detaches herself to the man that was embracing her so that she could look at him in the eye. She didn't know why but she wanted to see those golden orbs. Those orbs that she knows will give away the truth cause it only held honesty in its depths. Why she knew that? She can't tell.
The Lord of the Western Lands felt the miko shift in his embrace. He has to do it now, before any more damage can be done. He raises his left hand and positioned it on the point at the neck of the girl, and with reluctance pushes it. Immediately, Kagome go limp in the Lord's arms. Sesshoumaru, gently lower her on the bed and kiss her softly on the cheek. He has to hurry. He still needs to prepare the potion that will make the girl forget this meeting. He knew that Kagome would still not remember anything about her past. He is going to make the potion so that she will not remember him saying that she is his fiancée. At least, when she wakes up, he will be ready to answer her questions. Pushing the feeling of reluctance away from his mind, he continues his trek to his private chambers where he will execute his plan.
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"Inuyasha, aren't we going to find Kagome? She's gone for days. What if something happened to her?"
Shippo asked the hanyou for the hundredth time. He, Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, and Kikiyo (much to his disdain) was huddled in a campfire near the village. He knew the reason why his mama was gone. It's because of Kikiyo. He can't understand why Inuyasha would choose his dead priestess lover instead of his more alive Kagome.
' And he now smell like dead corpse too. ' Shippo thought to him self.
"I told you Shippo, Kagome goes back to her own time so stop bothering me!" Inuyasha shouted to Shippo who immediately seek the protection of Sango's arms.
"Don't shout at him Inuyasha. He just misses Kagome. And so are we." Sango said while cuddling the now sobbing kitsune. "If Kagome goes back to her time, I'm sure she will tell us but she didn't. We were just worried for her safety." Added Sango.
"I know my reincarnation was fine. If she's in harms' way, I would have felt it because my soul was connected to hers'." Whispered Kikiyo who was watching the scene closely. She knows that the two humans and the kitsune would want Kagome instead of her in their midst. This saddens her but she can't just give up Inuyasha. She loves the hanyou too much, and she knows her reincarnation does too. She will not give up Inuyasha to her reincarnation, dead or alive. Although she already discarded the idea to drag Inuyasha to hell, she still felt hatred for him, just not that much. He was not the one who killed her. Naraku's the one. Her soul will not rest until that sorry excuse for a hanyou is eliminated completely.
Sango and Miroku regarded the words of the dead priestess. They knew she was right but they can't help but felt remorse towards her for taking the place of their friend in their group. They knew Kagome left because of her.
"Perhaps, Lady Kikiyo was right. Wes should not worry over Kagome. She's a big girl and she knows how to take care of herself." Miroku said with finality in his words ending the discussion.
The group finally settled and decided to sleep to gain their strength for another extreme shard hunting tomorrow, setting aside their own thoughts to their selves.
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"Sesshoumaru-sama!!! Sesshoumaru-sama!!!" a loud childish voice of a small girl echoed along the halls causing the Lord to wince, although amusement is vaguely visible in his golden eyes.
Sesshoumaru turned around just in time for the girl to clutch on his hakama and hug his left leg. A small, green toad followed the wake of the small girl visibly panting and cursing words under his breath. When the toad reach Sesshoumaru, it bowed deeply and utter, "My Lord…" Sesshoumaru nod in acknowledgement and then turned his attention to the little girl who in that time already detached herself on the Lords' person and was now standing in front of him with that big smile plastered on her face.
"Rin, are you finish studying your lessons already?"
"Yes, Sesshoumaru-sama!!! Ayu taught me a lot of wonderful things!!! And you know what? She said that I was doing really well. Isn't that great Sesshoumaru-sama?"
"Good. You can now go back into your room or play in the garden but that is unless Yuta is with you. Is that clear?"
"Hai Sesshoumaru-sama!!! I'll be going now!!! Ja!" The enthusiastic Rin wave a hand before running off to the same way she came.
"Jaken, watch her." Sesshoumaru's cold voice commanded the toad.
"Hai Sesshoumaru-sama!" answered Jaken before following the now already gone figure of Rin.
She's growing day by day. Must set off to work the last thought of the youkai Lord before once again continue his trek to his chamber.
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"Kikiyo…" whispered Inuyasha to the dead priestess who was currently surrounded by her creatures.
"Inuyasha…" answered the miko while turning to look at her hanyou lover.
"Don't mind them Kikiyo. They just miss Kagome." Reassured Inuyasha to Kikiyo. He knows that was the thing that was plaguing his lovers' mind. He understands her. He chose her over Kagome because that was his heart was telling him to do. He also loves Kagome, but not the kind of love he has for Kikiyo. She sees Kagome as a friend, someone who was always there for him. She brightened his day with just a single smile, but that was it. He has no romantic feelings for her, the way she has for him. He had no intentions on hurting Kagome but there's nothing he could do to lessen the pain she felt. His heart still belongs solely to Kikiyo. Even though she, in the past, tried to kill him, he can't forget her. He loves her and he will do anything to be with her always and for eternity.
"Thank you for your concern Inuyasha. I understand them perfectly. I knew I couldn't do anything about it. My reincarnation was just too good to be true. She was a very caring person. From what I observe, she was really different from me. When I was still alive, I detached myself away from people, building a barrier around myself. I know I can never be truly happy, be a normal person. The weight of the responsibility laid in my shoulders was just too much to bear. And then, I met you…" Kikiyo voice while closing the gap between her and the hanyou.
Inuyasha fix his golden eyes on Kikiyo's brown ones'. Those eyes which captured his heart the first time he laid eyes on it. And even now, although the once bright luster in it was gone, he can't help but still be drawn on it. He scoots closer to the miko until their chests were now touching. Kikiyo raised her hands and gently caress the face of the half demon she fell in love with. Inuyasha on the other hand place his arms around the girl making her lean on him, her face in the crook of his neck. They stood there, holding each other, making up with the lost times.
"I love you Inuyasha…" Mouthed Kikiyo.
"And I love you too." Whispered Inuyasha.
He detaches himself a little with the miko, cupped her face with his hands and kisses her, for the first time after so many years. The light of the moon giving the couple a celestial glow and the gentle song of the wind blew soothing their souls.
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The soft caress of the breeze felt extremely wonderful to her face. Everything around her look ethereal and magical untouched by the humans and demons alike. She trained her gaze to the crescent moon, loving the way it look so beautiful hanging in the thick blackness of the midnight sky. Stars of different sizes and glow decorated the moons' surroundings. Another breeze swept by accompanied by a mellow voice of a man. Kagome swept her eyes around her trying to find the source of the familiar voice. She felt drawn in it, like a moth to the fire. The warm feeling of belonging blossomed in her chest, in the very depths of her heart. Who could that be? A figure clad in white and navy appeared in her line of vision but the enormous trees of the forest surrounded it. The figure has a long silver hair that shimmered and sparkled under the pale glow of the moon and being blown by the breeze but amazingly it still kept its immaculate form. She marveled at the golden orbs that adorned the person's face, undoubtedly its eyes. Those orbs which was looking at her in an odd way awaken feelings in her heart. A sense of something her mind cannot comprehend push fort in the very inner part of her soul. She knew that person. Those features are familiar with her, though she can't quiet place to whom it belongs. Kagome willed herself to move forward, intent on reaching that creature that makes her mind fog with emotions and different images flash before her eyes. Tears started to flow from her cinnamon orbs but she was oblivious to it. Her goal was to reach that person, something inside her wanted to touch that creature, hold his hand in hers and feel his strong arms around her lithe form. She reaches out her hands, silently asking the person to take it. But the person very slowly disappeared, she heard him called her name. Her name. How did she know it was her name he was calling? Soon, the man vanishes, the echo of his last words ringing around her. Why? It hurts. Her heart, she feels, was about to burst. The echoes grew much louder and she covers her ears to block it. "Stop!!" Kagome shouted but the echo grew much louder. Different colors explode before her eyes and then suddenly, everything stops. The colors vanished and all that was left was complete darkness. Cold. It was too cold for her. Why was everything so unfamiliar to her? Pictures formed in her mind but it instantly vanish before she can actually sees it. Everything was slowly fading; she tried to physically grasp it for she felt that if she lost it everything would be gone. A frustrated cry escapes her lips. When she was about to reach a small part of it, everything turned black. And that was the last thing Kagome Higurashi remembered before slowly opening her eyes…
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A loud, evil chuckle was heard all over the castle. Naraku gazed at the mirror his creature Kanna was holding. His mind was full of evil ideas unveiling it self on him. This was the break he was looking for. Now that the shard-hunting group was feeling at peace and the powerful miko they are traveling with was gone, he can execute his plans smoothly. So what if the dead priestess Kikiyo was with them. Her power was weak to defeat him. He will succeed. He will kill them and get the shards they held, used it to make him powerful. The fates are now in his side. He will win this battle without difficulty. Now, all he has to do was wait for the perfect timing, the way a snake wait for his prey…this will really prove interesting.
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The light pouring from the lace curtains covered windows on Kagome's room tickled the flesh in the girls' face. She slowly opened her eyes and blinks the remaining remnants of sleep from her eyes. Once her vision was completely cleared, she decided to sit up to be able to look at her surroundings. While sitting up, a certain pair of golden eyes followed her every movement, concern visible in its depths. Kagome felt it and turned to look at the person sitting at the left side of her bed. The two persons' eyes met and something electric run down on their spine.
"Kagome…" Sesshoumaru whispered before closing the gap between him and the girl…
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Sakura Tenvaiga – eo!! My very wonderful reviewer! I greatly apologize for the long period of time it takes me to update. I was just really busy and feeling sick to my stomach lately. My huge writer's block also was a hindrance. I hope you didn't completely abandoned me…hehehehe…well, hope you like this chapter. Ja!
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