Controlled
Sesshoumaru looked at Naraku, he had felt the man arrive, or more heard the damned half-breed come into his range. Surrounded by insects… Naraku was… He was holding Aki. He was holding HIS beloved in his arms! Sesshoumaru growled possessively, Aki was his and his alone.
"Let go of her, Naraku…"
"Why should I, Sesshoumaru…. Why should I unhand such an exquisite creature such as her? She is a pregnant maiden no less… So lovely…"
Sesshoumaru knew that if Naraku wanted he could kill Aki right then and that was bugging him. He needed to get his once and only back as soon as he possibly could. It would be a relief to him with her safe in his arms. But something was amiss, he felt her, something was wrong and that was all he knew. It was almost as if he couldn't tell if that was really his Aki or not, like Naraku had done something… Did he? Sesshoumaru could only wonder what he did with her and shook his head of such things. The one and only thing that mattered right now was getting her back, and that was what he intended to do.
"What do you want with her?" Sesshoumaru asked the hanyou Naraku.
"Oh well she is rather attractive, I should just take her as my mate. Don't you think it's a good idea Sesshoumaru?" He asked with a sick grin on his face.
This comment enraged Sesshoumaru just a little more than before. His woman was going to be taken by another? Not in this lifetime or the next. He knew Naraku was trying to make him irrational and consumed in rage, but damn he was doing a nice job of such a thing. He had to get her back; there was no way of telling what would happen if Naraku kept her in his clutches any longer…
But… Did he brainwash his love? He knew Naraku had such an ability to use on others, the wondering if his love was under the spell confused him almost, would she even remember him when she awoke?
"Why are you using Aki to get to me?" Because you're a coward, Naraku.
"…Why would I, Naraku do such a thing? All I want is Aki that is all."
"She is my mate."
"No… Not once I get through with her…"
"What are you going to do to her?" Sesshoumaru was trying to control his rage because Naraku was treating his mate like she was nothing more than his toy, and that was one of the things he could not deal with. Especially when it came from Naraku's mouth, he hated the man more than ever now. He had kidnapped Rin on more than one occasion and now his mate? He had gone too far once again, he would die for this.
"As I said, I will make her my mate. Is that something you disapprove of?" He asked a sick grin on his face.
"… Of course it is Naraku, she is mine and mine only. You will hand her over or I shall be forced to kill you." He was resorting to threatening the man, but that was all he could do so he could plan his way to destroy the man…
And wait for his… unwanted relatives and their compainions to get there… Just in case. He knew that Naraku was at his full power Sesshoumaru was not at this very moment, having his love torn had thrown his emotions out of balance, without them in control, he was screwed.
There was silence for a moment, it seemed that Naraku felt them coming. But then again who could mistake the aura of his father InuTashio. And of course his mother Setsuko, even InuYasha had some sort of aura that could be sensed. A pathetic aura of course, ha!
InuTashio smiled as he felt his son near, and then his daughter-in-law. But then he felt that aura… What was his name? Ah, Naraku. Yes, the scum Naraku was near so he had to be on guard. He almost panicked slightly because he knew that Sesshoumaru didn't have a single weapon to protect himself, and missing an arm that he currently held also of course the Tenseiga, could Sesshoumaru win?
"We must hurry! Sesshoumaru is going to be in trouble soon!" He yelled out as he ran a bit faster, he had to keep an eye on all of them of course.
"Hurry…" Setsuko encouraged as she sped up herself.
"Keh, who gives a damn about that cold-hearted bastard, I sure don't." InuYasha muttered
And Kagome was tempted to sit him for that remark, but she remembered that he was carrying her, and that they had to hurry up and reach Sesshoumaru before he did something stupid, like all the other times he did something stupid it always happened. Bad consequences for his actions always seemed to follow his attitude. Kagome sighed, he was hopeless after all.
It was not a matter of when they would reach Sesshoumaru, but how they were going to survive this one. Things were at a grim situation, they had nothing better to do.
Sango and Miroku looked at one another. "If I die…" Sango started, but Miroku cut her off. "You won't. We'll get out of this just fine and then we can settle down and have children, since I think finally Naraku will die." He smiled at his beloved. It was true that they were engaged, but all that was needed was for Naraku's death. Then the wind tunnel would be gone and Naraku would finally be just a memory, and sometimes a nightmare.
Setsuko looked at her … husband for a moment and nodded with him as they could smell the strong scent of Naraku along with that of their son and his woman. It wouldn't be long now before they confronted the three of them. Something was strange in the air; the scent of death was in the air suddenly, as if someone had just died… But… who? They didn't smell blood though, just death.
Was it a sign?
Aki was still in Naraku's arms… and her eyes opened, she looked like a soulless doll and maybe that's what she was now. Nothing was said as she looked down at Sesshoumaru and then back at Naraku. Finally, looking at Naraku she kissed him. "My love, why are we here?" She asked.
The look on Sesshoumaru's face was one of complete and total horror as he saw his mate kiss another man, and besides that the other man was NARAKU. Oh anyone in the world she could do that… to… To kiss another man, it had to be Naraku. He felt torn, betrayal, anger were just a few of the emotions he felt at the moment. But he couldn't deny anything more than that… His heart was being wretched from his chest as he saw Naraku place his hands around his beloved and he kissed her again and again. The sick display of affection hurt, it burned within him… But he couldn't say a word.
The hanyou bastard had his woman… A growl escaped his throat as he realized that Naraku had possessed her, the betrayal vanished as understanding and pure rage flooded into him. He looked up at the two and he was ready to transform as the youkai blood… the hidden power deep within his pure youkai blood started to flow out. It screamed at him begging for release as he said nothing more and finally smiled. Of course at this point he was turning insane, his jealous rage, his red hot anger that flooded more and more into him with each passing second couldn't help but stay there as he smiled once again. Now his fangs were showing…
Soon he was going to transform. Naraku knew that, and he grinned, he was glad that now his plan was being set into motion. Finally, everything was falling into place.
His plan would not fail, not this time.
Sesshoumaru felt his claws lengthen, his body starting to change as he was enveloped within a soft blue orb that hid his transformation and protected him from any attacks, and soon enough he appeared in his three legged dog stage. He, as this creature roared out as the birds around flew off and away in fright, but that meant nothing to the youkai lord as he, in the form of a beast stood there… Acid dripping down from the droll off his tongue, his eyes fixed on the figure before him. In this primordial state of mind he had a few words only, Aki… mate… other… dead… That was the few words in this state that he could form. But at her name, Aki, that name calmed him, and enraged him ever more. Beyond the borders of insanity, that was where his love took him that he loved this woman so desperately it drove all sanity from his mind and he changed into this creature. There was nothing more he could say. He loved her, and that was it.
Taking a step forward, Sesshoumaru watched as Naraku continued to hold his mate as a shield, and she did not move or respond to such actions. It was as if she was a living doll and Naraku had forced her mind to just… go away. He didn't like it as he still approached the retreating figure without another word… But all he could do was growl at Naraku; no words could speak the deep rage that filled the pits of his soul. He felt Aki, and that she was deep within herself, trapped and trying to get out. With such little thought all he knew was to kill, and to kill Naraku. That was all.
Something was wrong now as Naraku landed down and placed the woman of his desire and love, Aki, on the ground before him. And soon enough Naraku was gone. He had just vanished into thin air once again.
But that was all that mattered… As Sesshoumaru transformed back he walked towards his one and only, to only have her disappear right before he could touch her.
That was worse than not having her, to see her vanish like that once again… Damn it all…
But he turned sensing his 'father' and brother along with the whole gang coming up on him he put on a strait face as they approached.
Then of course they arrived just on time to see Sesshoumaru back into his cold state, there was a few mummers about 'big surprise' of course. But what else could be said?
"Sesshoumaru…?" InuTashio asked. He looked completely and totally worried about his eldest son. There was no doubt in his mind that his son was wounded, emotionally. He could feel the change in his youki. The feeling was of his son felt… rage. And InuTashio knew…
"So, what happened?" Setsuko asked she smelt Naraku and Aki… It disturbed her that the woman she knew was being held by that disgusting creature. Then again right now he wasn't that happy with InuTashio; his tastes had fallen in her opinion anyways.
"…" There was silence from Sesshoumaru as he turned away from all of them. He started to walk, trying to leave them behind. Right now he wished to be alone, with no one around so he could think about what was going on. How Naraku had controlled his beloved so easily. It was odd that these things could happen, and yet his heart was still aching. Aki was now controlled by an enemy that he knew he could defeat… With both arms of course, but he was never going to ask his father for it back.
"Sesshoumaru, look at me." His father ordered and Sesshoumaru did obey. InuTashio took out the Tenseiga and his right arm, and then tossing them both to Sesshoumaru he had a soft smile on his face. "You need these Sesshoumaru, no matter how much you deny it. Go after her, go after my daughter-in-law and save her. And besides, take InuYasha with you… It might help."
Sesshoumaru caught them… And without argument he took the two and glanced at InuYasha.
"Why do I have to go with that Bastard?" InuYasha asked, offended.
Kagome, not happy with the thought of InuYasha not being around, it saddened her even to think that her one and only wouldn't be near her. As a blush crept up her cheeks she shook her head wondering why she was thinking like that, it wasn't like she and InuYasha were together… But… she wished. Truly, she loved InuYasha more than anything he was the one man she loved. There was no one else that filled her heart with such joy when she saw him. And another thought hit her, what if he never returned?
Shaking her head of such thoughts Kagome looked at InuYasha and something hit her, InuYasha did want to go and help his brother, but of course he wouldn't show it. InuYasha actually had a brain, she realized. He knew that if Sesshoumaru lost Aki it would be like if InuYasha lost… her.
"InuYasha, go." She told him not looking at him.
"What?" The surprised hanyou turned around looking at her in disbelief as she had said those words. He blinked a few times as his ears twitched.
"Go or I'll say that word, InuYasha." She wagged her finger in the air.
"Alright! Damn, wench, what's with you?" He asked throwing his arms up in surrender.
"Just go."
"Okay…" He said walked away and shrugged.
Sesshoumaru didn't bother looking at InuYasha as he started to walk off, his expression blank as the arm he had lost was now back. Not a word was said as he continued on… InuYasha trailed behind his brother. His look confused in the silence he was receiving.
It didn't take long for him to see why… In the distance floating in the air was a castle, and by the damned smell coming from it… It was Naraku's own.
They continued on, not knowing what was coming. And wondering if it would take their very lives, if they were to live or to die, it was all up to Kami.