Chapter 7
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Kagome was looking for Shippo; she had scared him an hour ago and still couldn't find him. As she was looking she found a guard and decided to ask if he's seen Shippo anywhere…
"Um excuse me" Kagome said
"Yes Miss Kagome" The guard replied
"Have you seen my adopted son Shippo anywhere" She asked
"Let's see… I believe I saw him hiding in that vase over there" The guard said pointing to a large vase
"Thanks" She said heading towards the vase
She reached inside the vase and felt something furry. Knowing it was Shippo's tail she grabbed it hearing him yelp in surprise as she pulled him out and hugged him. Shippo looked up at her with fear stricken, tear filled eyes…
"Momma are you still mad" Shippo asked
"Shippo I was never mad, me and my beast just wanted to scare you but I realize now it wasn't worth it. I'm sorry will you forgive me" Kagome asked
"Of course Momma" Shippo said hugging her
The two walked off to find Rin. They looked in her room nothing. They looked in the kitchen nothing. They looked in the dining hall nothing. After looking in over 30 rooms they finally checked the library where they found Rin doing her studies with Jaken. They shut the door quietly not wanting to disturb Rin's studies. Just then a maid came running to them and skidded to a stop in front of them, bowed and stood up…
"Miss Kagome" The maid said freaking out
"What is it" Kagome asked
"It's Jace we can't get him to settle down, he won't stop crying, so I came to find you some of the other maids are still working on it" The maid said totally freaking out by now
"It's okay I'll settle him down. I'm sorry I shouldn't have left him" Kagome said feeling guilty as she followed the maid to her room
They reached Kagome's room; she walked in and went over to Jace who was giving the maids a hard time. She picked him up and whispered soothing words, he calmed down almost immediately after being picked up. The maids were shocked they have been trying to calm poor little Jace down for well over an hour. While Kagome was busy with Jace, Sesshomaru had walked in causing all the maids to jump in surprise he had heard the crying from his study and wondered why the crying had ceased suddenly. He saw it was Kagome who had calmed Jace down, he was about to leave when Kagome addressed him with a crazy nickname…
"Where're you going Sesshy" Kagome asked sweetly
He growled at the nickname
'She's been hanging around Mother too much' Sesshomaru thought
'It's better than what mother calls you isn't it' his beast replied
'I guess but I still don't like it' he said
'She's talking to you pay more attention'
"What" Sesshomaru said
"I asked what you were doing here" Kagome asked
"I heard Jace crying and wondered why he suddenly stopped" He answered
"Alright, here's my other question can my friends come here and stay for a little while" She asked batting her eyes
"Very well" He said and started to walk back to his study
Kagome used her demonic speed which she could control better and was by him in seconds, she gave him a hug and kissed his cheek. When she let go she grabbed Jace who was starting to cry again and headed to the gardens where she knew Kamaru and Midoriko would be. As she was walking She heard something, she followed the sound now that she was closer it sounded like very light footsteps. Soon she saw a figure heading towards a door that was outside in the courtyard she told a maid to watch Jace saying she'd be back in a minute or so. She saw the figure walk through some metal like door, she followed down the stairs. After what seemed like forever she finally knew where she was, she was in the dungeon.
Kagome looked around as she walked the guards were all unconscious. Soon she heard a voice that sounded awful familiar…
"Follow me, you are the worse criminals in the western lands together we shall rule these lands and destroy anyone that stands in our way we'll kill them all" the voice said
Kagome peered around a corner and saw Naraku, she stumbled and they all heard her. Two criminals grabbed a hold of her, each one holding one of her shoulders while their other hands held her wrists keeping her in place. Naraku walked up to her a little shocked that her eyes held no fear in them only bravery and determination, he couldn't help but wonder why…
"Kagura bring in the pup" Naraku said watching Kagura come in with Jace
Naraku looked back at Kagome and immediately noticed her eyes turning red. She struggled against the criminals that held her; she tried biting them but couldn't reach. She had an idea she jumped a little bit and slammed her feet down on their feet, making them instantly release their hold on her. She charged at Kagura who held her pup upside down. Kagura, who didn't want to be ripped apart, threw Jace. Kagome caught Jace and ran out of the dungeon. Once out she saw everyone fighting multiple demons. Naraku came out of the dungeons with the criminals, he ran at Kagome.
Kagome ran into the forest, dodging branches, trees, rocks and other things that got in her way. She looked back and saw Naraku closing in on her. She ran as fast as she could go, her beast helping her run faster than she ever thought possible for her.
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Sesshomaru had seen Kagome run into the forest with Naraku running after her. He drew Bakusaiga and killed all the demons and ran towards the one who had melted his heart. His love was in danger…
'We failed to protect her' his beast said clearly upset about this whole ordeal
'We will get there in time we have to' Sesshomaru said also upset at not being able to protect her
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Kagome was still running, she was afraid to use her miko powers in fear of purifying Jace. She could sense Sesshomaru catching up to them and fast. Her beast rejoiced at Sesshomaru's soon to come arrival. Kagome stopped suddenly she was surrounded by cliffs and she didn't think she could jump them either. She turned around growling at Naraku who had backed her into a corner. Naraku's smirk seemed to widen, what luck she was trapped.
Silver, white, red and black zipped past Naraku and in front of Kagome when the dust cleared Sesshomaru was standing there his eyes red, an angry snarl marring his otherwise perfect features clearly showing he was angry well more like pissed off beyond belief. He wanted to protect his intended and pup from the evil spider hanyou. The spider walked closer and closer, Sesshomaru's growls and snarls got louder and louder warning him to stay away. Naraku got too close for Sesshomaru's liking causing him to charge at the spider.
Kagome watched terrified not noticing Kamaru and her sister just arrived. She clutched Jace to her chest afraid of losing him to Naraku. She started thinking why was Naraku sending Kagura after Jace, what did he want Jace for. These question and more were running through her head. She jumped when someone touched her shoulder; she turned around and saw Midoriko with Kamaru standing there. Soon a hiss of pain followed by an angry growl was heard, they turned towards the battle Kagome gasped Sesshomaru had been struck by a tentacle and was bleeding more than it should have that's when she saw it the wound clearly had poison in it. She gave Midoriko Jace and before they could protest she charged and slammed straight into Naraku causing him to fall and get dirt in his own wounds. Naraku got up and fled inside a cloud of miasma knowing he couldn't win this time.
Kagome ran over to Sesshomaru who had fallen unable to stand and turned him on his back. She used her miko powers to heal him and remove the poison from his system. She looked at him and panicked his eyes were closed, was he dead. She put her ear to his chest and heard a strong steady heartbeat she relaxed, he had merely fallen asleep. She sighed in relief that he was just asleep and not dead.
"Why don't we make a camp fire that way he can sleep" Kamaru suggested
Kagome just nodded and watched as Kamaru walked away to get some wood and Midoriko went to get water. She laid down near Sesshomaru and cuddled into his side as she fell asleep.
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It was morning the next day when Sesshomaru woke up. He felt arms and a head on his chest the arms holding tight but at the same time not too tight. He cracked an eye open and saw it was Kagome that was lying on his chest. He knew it was her because of the blue streaks in her hair. She squeezed her eyes shut clearly in a nightmare
(Nightmare)
Kagome was floating in darkness when she saw light she walked towards it and immediately regretted it. There in front of her was Naraku killing her friends and loved ones. He had already stabbed Inuyasha through the heart, she watched her Best friend and Sister Sango be killed next she had fought the best she could but in the end she had been literally ripped apart by the many demons. Next was Miroku she saw him get sucked into his wind tunnel. Shippo had been caught in an explosion while her little Jace had been sucked up by Naraku. Kamaru and Midoriko lied next to each other both dead with wounds covering their bodies almost all were fatal. Sesshomaru was still fighting and had been stabbed straight through the stomach already but he still fought and eventually he had his beating heart ripped straight out of his chest. She screamed in terror.
(End Nightmare)
Kagome started screaming waking everyone up. They rushed over to her each of them trying to calm her down. Sesshomaru had sat up as soon as he heard her scream and wrapped his arms around her trying to calm her down. When she stopped she started crying into Sesshomaru's chest while he whispered softly in her ear that he was there for her and always will be. She trembled as she cried and sobbed until she fell asleep. Sesshomaru stood with her in his arms and headed towards his castle. When they reached the Western Castle; Sesshomaru went to his room with Kagome. He laid her down on his bed and then lied next to her wrapping his arms around her pulling her close.
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It was morning time when Kagome woke up wrapped in Sesshomaru's arms; she smiled and cuddled a little closer. When he placed a soft kiss to her forehead, she looked up at him with a tired smile on her face. For the first time since his proposal she kissed him softly on the lips. Sesshomaru responded tightening his hold on her. She deepened it by wrapping her arms around his neck pulling herself closer. They broke apart when a knock on the door was heard…
"Enter" Sesshomaru said
Kamaru, Midoriko, Rin, Shippo and little Jace came in. Poor Jace was having a hard time trying to climb up on the bed so Midoriko picked him up and placed him on it for him. Jace crawled on the bed until he was on top of his Momma cuddling into her chest. Kagome hugged little Jace close. Sesshomaru was glaring at his brother for interrupting his little make out session with his intended Kagome. Kamaru gulped and ran off dragging Midoriko with him while Shippo and Rin stayed wanting to go hug the two as well. Kagome noticed the kids wanting to come over…
"Shippo, Rin come on over" Kagome said opening her arms wide
Rin and Shippo jumped on the bed and hugged Kagome then surprisingly hugged Sesshomaru too. The two kids started tugging at Kagome's arms trying to lead her somewhere. Kagome let them pull her, where she still didn't know.
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Sesshomaru watched them drag Kagome away leaving him alone he started glaring at the door. He then realized he wasn't alone Jace who had been sitting quietly had crawled into his lap. He looked down at the pup; Jace looked back giggling at Sesshomaru, why he was giggling, Sesshomaru did not know in the slightest.
"What is it you find so amusing" Sesshomaru asked
"Daddy mad at them for taking Mommy away" Jace said
Sesshomaru's eyes went a little wide he hit the mark perfectly. Sesshomaru fell off the bed when something shoved him; he looked up from his place on the floor and saw a dog the size of a polar Bear. The dog barked at him and bared its fangs at him. Sesshomaru gulped and ran to tell his intended Kagome that Jace was trying to kill him and he couldn't fight back because well Kagome's the mom and he didn't want to make her angry.
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The kids had led Kagome to the gardens where Kamaru and Midoriko were, the kids pulled her past the two intendeds and down to a meadow filled with flowers. They all picked flowers and soon played a game of tag. Kamaru could hardly wait for Midoriko to become his mate that's when he noticed his brother running from Jace who was in his true form. Kamaru stood up and tripped Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru fell and then rolled down the hill, he landed in front of Kagome who just looked at him shock written on her face
"Sesshy what happened to you" Kagome asked
"Jace that's what" Sesshomaru said pointing at the still transformed pup
Kagome looked up and started laughing…
"What do you find so amusing" Sesshomaru asked getting annoyed
"Simple you're acting like you're scared" Kagome said
"But not for the reason you think" Sesshomaru said
"Really now, what pray tell are you scared of"
"You" Sesshomaru answered her question
"Me? Why are you scared of me" Kagome asked in shock
"Simple, if I hurt Jace you'd be pissed off beyond belief" Sesshomaru said
"True" Kagome said
"Anyway mind telling him to leave me alone" Sesshomaru said
"Jace leave daddy alone" Kagome said as she watched the pup turn back to his humanoid form
Sesshomaru let out a sigh of relief what Jace was mad about he didn't know. Oh well he'll think more about it tomorrow little did he know Kagome was going to visit her time.