Love and Ice
Chapter 7
A Crying Soul
Kikyou sat infront of her child. Her eyes were as cold and dark as the night sky. She left Inuyasha earlier, saying she felt a little sick, when all she wanted to do was to get away from him. After following the evil hanyou's orders, she was sure to be done by now. But no, nearly a year after what she was told to do, she was still with him. It disgusted her to kiss his lips, they only reminded her and made her want to pursue her directions.
The tiny child squeaked at the no longer warmth of her mother. Kikyo's eyes filled with tears, she couldn't do what she wanted. No, she could do it, both of them. She wanted to kill Inuyasha and have her baby all to herself. No, if she killed Inuyasha and kept her baby, then it would remind her of what has filled her with pure hatred. This child has ΒΌ demon blood in herself, that damned hanyou is evil beyond reasoning. Why couldn't I be blessed to have a child of normal expectations? She asked herself.
She leaned forward and hummed a melody she knew by heart. She had hoped that some day she would find someone like her and share a child with them, but not like this. The child she had now was more than what she wanted. No, it was beyond what she wanted, and she hated it.
She stared at the child's face. Her hair was beginning to grow on her bald little head and you could tell it was black. She had two small dog ears upon the top of her head, they had a deep, deep, incredibly deep shade of navy blue in them. It was almost black. She was wrapped in a dark blue blanket, to keep her warm. Even though it was 80 degrees outside. Kikyo swayed back and forth, trying to get her back to sleep.
The very night that Kuro-Inuko was born Kikyo had followed an extra order of Naraku. He had told her that this was the most important thing to do when the child was born. If she didn't follow his instructions, then the plan would be shattered, and Kikyo would never get her revenge. Not to mention that Naraku wouldn't have the upper hand anymore. He would be as good as dead if the plan didn't work.
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Kikyo woke up, hours after she had Kuro-Inuko. She looked to her 'mate' and saw he was fast asleep. With unwilling power, she got up and went outside. She shifted around the plants and shrubs, passed the trees and other huts. She was soon in The Forest of Inuyasha. She followed the worn path of dirt to the Sacred Tree. The very place where she kissed Inuyasha and the very place she wanted to be erased from memory and of time. She looked to the sleeping child in her arms.
She walked to the Sacred Tree and leaned before it. She placed her newborn before it and shifted back a few feet. Soon a dark, purple aurora filled around her. She looked to air and saw a sickening sight. Naraku came down to her wearing his white baboon pelt and a smug grin on his face.
"Well done, Kikyou... you have served me well. I am surprised that you have actually survived these past 9 months... very good."
She gritted her teeth.
"Is Inuyasha awake?"
She looked down to the child before her. "No, Naraku. Inuyasha has no idea I'm here."
"Good. Let us begin the process."
Kikyou slightly nodded and lifted the child in hands, she stood up and walked to him. He lifted his arms up and took the child from her arms. He looked at its heart shaped head and smiled.
"I believe she will be an excellent addiction to my workers...
"Of course, not after you, Kikyo..."
She bared her teeth.
He turned Kuro-Inuko around and placed body-facing Kikyo into her arms again. He lifted a part of her bundle of clothing off at looked at her bare-back showing. He grinned.
He took his right arm and pointed out his index and middle fingers so his claws outstretched to touch the tiniest of things, including jewel shards. He looked cautiously at the beginning of her back.
"Perfect..."
He touched the skin of her back and a deep purple mist flowed onto her free back. Her eyes snapped open, but she didn't scream. Her chocolate eyes became dull and their shine faded. Well, what little shine showed off of them.
A dark purple spider mark began to show on her back and eat its way onto the rest of her back. He took his hand off her back and looked at his work. Now, this child belongs to me. And as soon as it comes of age, it'll be ready to serve me; and my desires for the jewel.
Kikyou seemed to have read the last part right out of his head, "Naraku... if you desire this child so much, why does it not bother you that her father is your arch enemy? Or did it not cross your mind until now? Already too late..."
He squinted his eyes, "It doesn't bother me. As long as Inuyasha dies, I'll always have a piece of him to remind me that I killed him, and that the woman he loves and the child he has don't love him back, nor show any sympathy for his death."
Kikyo looked at Kuro-Inuko who looked like she had seen better days, except there would be no way she could seen better days since she was just born and only red and pink before her entry to the outside world. She lifted the blanket onto its rightful position and took Kuro-Inuko back into her arms. She gave her hatred face back at Naraku once more, and he grinned at her!
"The mark will subside within a few hours. When she awakes it'll disappear, and will not show until I may need you again..."
Kikyou interrupted him, "How much longer do I have to stay with Inuyasha?" she said with a cold voice.
"Kukuku, Kikyo. This has only begun. Since this child is part demon it will grow up faster and be very talented at killing. So, I would say only a few more years."
"YEARS!?!" she yelled. "I CAN NOT STAY WITH THAT WRETCHED HANYOU FOR MORE THAN ANOTHER DAY!!"
"Well... try and find some spell to make her grow up faster. By the way... what did you name it?" he asked, sounding as bored as ever.
She down at the still awake Kuro-Inuko. "Kuro-Inuko" she said, softening her voice just a bit.
"Black-dog-child?"
She nodded.
"It suits her... to match her dark future ahead?" he added with a smirk.
"To match my hate for you." she replied coldly.
"And Inuyasha...?" he said, reading her mind.
"My hatred for Inuyasha is nothing like my hatred for you, Onigumo." she said with a smirk.
He frowned and slapped her face. "I am NOT Onigumo, he said with a low voice, "Onigumo was a pathetic human. I owe my life to him, but it makes no difference."
She pressed her hand to her right cheek, she felt the burn of his claws swiped across, leaving a red mark as big as her fist implanted on it. "Damn you Naraku...." she said quietly.
He smiled, "I hope you learned your lesson Kikyo. Now get back to your mate." He said while he turned away.
"Yes, Master Naraku."
She turned and walked back to Kaede's hut. She kept one hand on her cheek to keep another's eyes from seeing the horrid mark, and the other wrapped tightly around Kuro-Inuko. She heard Naraku take off on his pelt and in to the air, back to his safe hideout. When he was far enough away, she slowed and stopped in front of a large tree, and wept until her eyed turned as red as Inuyasha's jacket.
----Sesshoumaru & Company----
Sesshoumaru walked to the edge of the clearing. Well, he thought, I've walked all around my grounds. I have not smelt or seen Inuyasha, nor any demons who aren't welcome to my land. He looked behind him and saw his company, Jaken was muttering to himself behind maybe 10 feet away from Sesshoumaru and Kagome was speaking to Rin about a 'magazine' in her hands. She pointed out the pictures and words and read them aloud so Rin could realize a few lessons in schooling. He saw her flash her smile at Rin and laugh as Rin read aloud a section called, '10 Tips for Thin Thighs!' she almost got it right, crossing out a few words that were impossible for her to decipher.
He sighed. Why do I feel this way? What is this new emotion? I've never felt like this... no, I have felt this. But only once, and it was with my mother... he thought. Once more me could not over come the new emotions running through his veins. He felt happy one minute, and sad as a lost puppy the next. 'WHY DO FEEL THIS WAY!?' he wanted to yell so loudly.
I know why...
He looked behind to Kagome once more.
It's because of her.
Kagome had failed to notice the glances and stares she earned from Sesshoumaru. She was too preoccupied with teaching Rin little lessons of life. Schooling, reading, writing, and facts about their gender. It donned on her about that when she asked Rin to get something from her bag, and instead she found her belongings when she was in heat. It was less embarrassing than she thought it was, because Sesshoumaru was, thank god, out of hearing and sight.
Kagome and Rin bumped into Jaken, finding that he had stopped because Sesshoumaru had stopped. They looked to him and saw he was watching a bunch a tress that clumped together so you couldn't see what was behind it.
Kagome gasped, I feel the presence of a Shikon shard! "Rin," she said not looking at the child, "stay behind me." She was confused at first, but reached to Kagome's bag behind her and pulled out Kagome's bow and arrows. She gave them to her and jumbled behind her legs to keep safe. Kagome squinted her eyes to see the exact location of the shard, but it was blurry and she couldn't find the exact spot.
Sesshoumaru watched her out of the corner of her eyes and saw her reaction to the youkai in front of them. The girl is fast, he thought. A rumble from the bushes reached his ears and he took refuge.
Suddenly a very large neko youkai thundered toward Sesshoumaru. His large fangs were coaxed and covered with blood. His nails and paws were drenched with the smell of human and youkai death. It sickened Sesshoumaru's nose to smell the foul odor. It took all his strength to not cover his sensitive nose and run back to a free meadow to smell sweet grain.
"Sesshouamaru!" it sneered, baring it's huge fangs. The demon obviously didn't know his own record and didn't know that he'd be dead by the time he started to attack. "Die!"
He quickly jumped from the youkai into the air and caught the cat by surprise. He took his poison claws and cut the youkai's left arm into slices of shredded strips. It yelped in hurt but other than took no notice. He heard chuckling underneath the cat's breath and growled.
"Sesshoumaru!" it laughed. "You cannot defeat me with your own poison! I'm immortal by it! Besides, my dangerously venomous blood in my veins has drenched your arm and is already intoxicating your body as we speak!" It laughed cruelly.
Sesshoumaru already began to feel light-headed and felt the urge to fall into sleep. But he wouldn't let such a demon kill him and gain ownership of his lands. Such a fool, I am Lord of the Western Lands! I am undefeatable!
He jumped and slashed the demon, clawing off a bit of his skin and flesh, but it only made him woozier and want to lie down. He pushed once again his own force and brutally clawed at him, and like his brother began fighting without a purpose.
Kagome was beginning to see the resemblance of Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha. Although if Inuyasha was fighting right now than he be flying his attacks with absolutely no purpose. She shook her head, no! This is NOT the time to dream about Inuyasha! Sesshoumaru needs your help! She took her arm back and pulled on the string of her bow, and tried to see where the shard was. I can't see it strait! Why can't Sesshoumaru hold back and let that demon fall down to one specific location! UGH! Her anger built up and was trying so hard to not let it erupt.
"Sesshoumaru!" she called loudly.
He fell to his feet to catch his breath and looked to her.
"Get out of the way!"
Confusion washed over his face, but he turned swiftly and paced back as far as he could without looking desperate.
The neko was astonished, "What are you doing foolish mortal?!" he called out.
"I can do this," she said to herself, "HAH!" at that point she let go of her awaiting arrow and watched it soar to him, the pink lighting surrounded it and made the atmosphere around them seem transparent. The arrow shot through the air and into his heart, "NOO!" it cried, it disburse into the air and its remains piled onto the ground.
Kagome seized this chance by running up the remains, in case it was able to revive its self. She searched throughout the blood and found three shards of the sacred jewel in the flesh. She was grossed out by the yucky ness, but she was the only one who could pick up the shards without being corrupted by the evil that lurked deep inside.
Rin ran to her as she picked up the shards, "Haha-ue!" she cried. Kagome turned to her, "Haha-ue! That was amazing!" she said with a smile on her face. Kagome laughed but quickly remembered Sesshoumaru. She looked behind her and saw a dumbfounded-looking demon lord.
My God! Her arrow struck right into the heart! The last time she did that it couldn't hit my arm! He was far beyond astonished. He was bewildered.
Kagome and Rin walked to him "Sesshoumaru-sama?" Rin said weakly. "Are you alright?"
"L-lord Sesshoumaru!"
Jaken bumbled past Kagome and Rin, "Lord Sesshoumaru! Are you hurt my lord!?"
His face quickly left the astonished look and his usual mask covered his amazement. "I'm fine Jaken. This poison is weak. I will recover." He said very coolly.
Kagome noticed the very bad burn on his arm, and put her hand by the burn, "Sesshoumaru, your arm is badly wounded." She said worriedly.
He looked her in the eyes, "I'll be fine."
"But-"
"I'll be FINE." He said a little more sternly.
She snatched her hand back and poised it by her chest, "Of course." That JERK! She yelled inside her head, he's worse than Inuyasha! Try to be nice and where does it get you? Certainly not farther than a compliment! Why did I ever think he was nice! Forget him! Kagome started to walk back to her bike, and Rin followed her back, hoping she would still be able to ride in the basket.
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It was nearly nightfall when they stopped. After the small battle against that neko youkai, Kagome had stayed away from Sesshoumaru, it seemed she was still mad at him. He's FAR worse than Inuyasha! Why did I ever come with him? She thought it was time for her to go back with Sango and Miroku, and to see Shippou and Kirara once more. She didn't know if she'd be able to face Inuyasha or Kikyou again, not after Inuyasha's kiss. She decided that she couldn't face Kikyou anymore, and that meant she couldn't see Inuyasha anymore, and that's what saddened her.
She pulled out her sleeping bag and an extra blanket. She called Rin to her side, and gave her some dry bread, seeming she was getting low on supplies, which meant she would have to back home soon. Which was now fine with her.
Seeing as how Jaken and Sesshoumaru were youkai, she didn't give them anything to eat or pay any mind to them. She was relived to see Sesshoumaru walk off, obviously trying to kill something for dinner, even though he and Jaken would be the only ones eating. She pulled out her magazine Rin was reading earlier and found the page she stopped at, since this was a new issue, she hadn't got to read all of it.
Rin fell asleep by her side, she pulled the blanket across her small body and traced the pattern lazily in her sleep. Kagome saw Jaken was sleeping already, and drooling. Ugh, it was one of the things she hated seeing, but she got used to it, almost. She read the paragraph she stopped reading and found something she could of used a while back.
How To See If A Guy Likes You!
All girls want to know if guys like them, it's a human thing. But guys can be awkward, and sometimes can't even make the first move. But boys and girl are shy, so it's hard to tell. Your best friend might have to tell you that someone likes you or even that you like someone! Some people are even blind to see that! Don't worry! We have answered your prayers! Here are tips that will make you more enthusiastic about your maybe already starting relationship:
1. He acts strangely around you.
Example:
2. He blushes when he sees you coming.
3. He fixes up his appearance when he sees you coming.
4. Talks different when he's talking to you or you are near him.
5. When he gives you something even when you don't need it.
6. When another people dis or insult you he defends you.
7. When he yells at you for the littlest things.
8. Shows his affection toward you in a public setting, just to show you that he really does dig you.
She sighed; this was getting her no where. Kagome didn't realize that the last four happened to her whether she was in the feudal ear or in modern time, where ever and when ever. (swing and a miss!)
9. He asks you more than once.
Well, Houjou is a nice guy. She thought, trying to keep her thoughts off Inuyasha, he's sweet, he's kind, he's asked me out more than once. And he's in my time, so there would be no problem me seeing him, go to school, meet Houjou at the movies or something, and go back to the feudal era. It could work...
No it can't.
She knew in the back of her mind that it could never work.
Of course it can!
No IT CAN'T! You don't like him!!!
Yes I do! I like the same way I like Ayumi, Eri and Yuka!
You idiot! Not that way!!! Get it through your dillusion!!!
She sighed again, she was having a fight against herself. One side told her to go out with Houjou and make his day by actually accepting and actually going.
But another part of her said to stay away. You don't like him, and if both don't, it'll never work, you know deep down it won't.
This was all too confusing. Love is a complicated emotion... she lowered herself into her sleeping bag and snuggled down into the warmth of it by Rin and pulled the young child up to her chest, like she would do with Shippou or even Kirara. She drifted off into her dreams, hoping that they wouldn't be about her love that she couldn't have. But unfortunately, they were...
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Haha! Yet another cliffhanger! Hehaha! I am so evil... and I like it! As you can plainly see, Sessi is starting to really dig Kagome, But she's blind to see it. But hey, we all are actually. I couldn't find the perfect name for Inu and Kik's baby so I tries I mix of stuff that I loved. But I promise that Kag and Inu will reunite again and have a very long talk about their feelings. But the bad thing is, Inu is even more torn between his feelings for Kikyou and Kagome, why else would he kiss her?
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Dictionary:
Kuro-Inuko- black-dog-child
Neko- cat
Haha-ue- formal version of 'mother'
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