The life of a mute
Chapter 10
Searching but can it be found
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Kagome had just finished packing her bag for their journey when she heard metal on metal clashing coming from the dojo. Kagome smiled and ran down the hall to the stairs and almost ran into Izayoi.
"Oh sorry dear" Izayoi said and Kagome smiled and nodded not even speaking. She continued down the stairs to the first floor and ran to the dojo. She opened the door and slipped in, the dojo was huge and all around the walls were really well made weapons of all shapes and sizes. In the middle of the dojo was Sesshomaru and Inutaishou sparing. Inutaishou was using Sou'unga and Sesshomaru was using Tokijin, both the swords had a dark aura but they weren't as bad when they where being used by their true masters. Inutaishou glanced at Kagome but Sesshomaru was paying attention to the sparing unlike his father.
"Pay attention father" Sesshomaru said and he kicked Inutaishou's feet from under him, as he hit the floor Sesshomaru put Tokijin's blade to his fathers' throat.
"You're dead" Sesshomaru said and Inutaishou smiled.
"You certainly improved" Inutaishou said taking his sons' outstretched hand and Sesshomaru pulled him to his feet.
"You should teach Kagome" Inutaishou said
"I doubt she would want to father" Sesshomaru said who was yet to notice Kagome not 4 meters away.
"Well why don't you ask her?" Inutaishou asked and Kagome giggled. Sesshomaru smirked at his father and turned to see Kagome sitting against the wall of the dojo. Inutaishou smiled and walked to the dojo door and left.
"What weapon would you like to learn?" Sesshomaru asked as he crouched before her. She bit her lower lip and looked around in a childish way. Kagome pointed to a pair of swords (I think there Katanas but I don't know. You know the ones that you have a sword in either hand) Sesshomaru smiled they were a good choice.
"How much do you know about them?" Sesshomaru asked
"A little" She said softly and Sesshomaru turned to her and smiled.
"Okay" He said and grabbed the swards and handed them to her. They were in their seethes so she put them in the belt on her right and left hip.
"Now the proper way to un seethe the swards use your right hand to take the one on your left hip and your left hand to take the one on your right hip" Sesshomaru said and she did that so her arms were crossed.
"Now bring them out" Sesshomaru instructed and Kagome tried but then dropped them both. Sesshomaru chuckled and smiled at her but she downcast her eyes.
"Are you right or left handed?" Sesshomaru asked softly
"Right" Kagome said as she picked up the sward.
"Then make sure you right arm is crossed over your left" Sesshomaru instructed and she did so. This time she got them out but cut her hand with the blade. Sesshomaru gave her hand a kissed and the cut vanished
"How did you do that?" Kagome asked
"The power of moonlight heals all" Sesshomaru said simply.
Three hours of practice and Kagome could keep up with Sesshomaru at his human speed. Sesshomaru now had her pinned to the dojo wall after he flicked bother her swards out of her hands. Kagome and Sesshomaru were breathing hard for they had been fighting for a good three hours non stop.
"You have gotten much better" Sesshomaru complimented as he looked down at her
"Thanks" Kagome said happily as Sesshomaru got off of her so she wasn't pinned to the wall anymore. Sesshomaru smiled as he returned her swords and she seethed them quickly.
"Shall we head out to find jewel shards" Sesshomaru asked
"Hai" Kagome said
"I told the Rin we would be leaving soon so you just have to say goodbye" Sesshomaru said walking with her to the dojo door.
"Ok" Kagome said and they walk back to the castle. After a long goodbye and many I'll miss you and tears on the Childs behalf they were on their way.
Kagome was sitting on Sesshomaru's back as he ran through the forest at top speed so they could reach the next village before nightfall. Kagome was slightly embarrassed to be getting what looked like a piggy back from the demon lord of the west. But she soon fell to sleep on his back, Sesshomaru smiled as he realized she was sleeping. 'When your friends are brought back to life Kagome I will make you my mate' Sesshomaru thought as he entered the village and stopped. He woke Kagome lightly; she opened her eyes and looked around.
"Where here" Sesshomaru said and Kagome nodded
"That was fast" Kagome said with a yawn as Sesshomaru bent down to let her off. Kagome stood beside him as the village men surrounded them and started asking question.
"Who are you demon?" The village priest asked
"We are looking for rumors of the Shikon jewel shards" Sesshomaru said
"We will not tell a demon" The priest said
"Then will you tell a Miko" Sesshomaru asked as he motion to Kagome
"The Miko that traveled with Inuyasha" the priest gasped "Why are you with this other demon?"
"Inuyasha was killed and I wish to use the jewel to bring him back this is his brother Sesshomaru-Sama and he has promised to help me" Kagome explained
"You mean the demon lord who hates humans" a man in the crowd asked
"If he hated humans why would he be here with me" Kagome asked in a light and reassuring way.
"What is it you wish to know Miko?" the priest asked
"Rumors of the Shikon jewel" Kagome stated
"We have heard no such rumors" The priest said
"Liar" Sesshomaru snared but the priest stood his ground
"Please tell me if you know anything about the jewel" Kagome said with pleading eyes glazed with tears. The priest nodded,
"Follow me" Ryun (Rie-oon) the priest said and walked towards his hut. Once inside they sat down and waited as Ryun got them tea. Sesshomaru sensed danger but couldn't put his finger on it. Kagome looked at Sesshomaru, their eyes locked and he knew she sensed it too. Ryun Returned with the drinks and sat down. Ryun motioned for them to drink, Sesshomaru didn't move but Kagome moved the cup to drink it. Sesshomaru snatched it from her and it took her a moment to realize the cup was no longer in her hand. Kagome looked at Sesshomaru and tipped her head to one side, Sesshomaru kept his gaze on Ryun as he pored some of the drink on the table. Kagome's eyes went wide as the liquid burnt through the wood table.
"Acid" Sesshomaru stated and Ryun smirked
"I see you're still as sharp as ever" Ryun said
"Who are you?" Kagome asked
"Ryun" He said simply, Sesshomaru was quickly on his feet
"You, you were the one who killed Kanapi, you killed my mother" Sesshomaru almost yelled.
"Hai and I would have killed the Miko if you hadn't cared for her safety" Ryun said. Sesshomaru suddenly started to glow, and in a flash of light, Kagome saw past Ryun's charm.
"Sesshomaru he's that Harotu he attacked your village" Kagome yelled and Sesshomaru picked her up and ran from the hut. They didn't get far when the hut exploded and in its place was a Large Black demon with no features and no marks. 'A shape shifter' Kagome thought as Sesshomaru put her down. Sesshomaru transformed into his Inu form and the Harotu Shifted into his appearance except he had a spider on his forehead. Kagome watched in horror as the two k9s battled it out, Large Growls vibrated across the lands. 'Oh god someone help him' Kagome thought as Sesshomaru Let go of his rational mind and let his demon take over. Suddenly Inutaishou in his Inu form appeared out of no were and attacked the Harotu demon who was attacking his son. The Harotu smirked and disappeared, Inutaishou turned to his son who was growling at him. The lord of the south immediately noticed two things, one Sesshomaru had let go of his demon side and two Sesshomaru was growling at him as he stood over Kagome in a protective way. 'He really does love her. I hope fate is kind to them' Inutaishou thought as he bowed to Sesshomaru and ran to return to his mate.
Sesshomaru stopped growling but still hadn't locked back his demon. He nuzzled Kagome lightly with his nose; Kagome smiled at him and hugged his muzzle. Sesshomaru gave a purr like growl and laid down infront of her for her to climb onto his back. Kagome hesitated just long enough for Sesshomaru to get control over his demon.
"Don't worry Kagome, my demon is under control" Sesshomaru said in his sexy voice. Kagome smiled and crawled onto his back and patted his head so he started to walk. 'I can't believe I did that, I let my demon go to protect Kagome, I know I love her but I even threatened my father to protect her. Can love be that strong' Sesshomaru thought
"Sesshomaru, where are we going?" Kagome asked in a very Rin like way.
"To find Camp" Sesshomaru answered simply
"Is there a chance for a hot spring?" Kagome asked and Sesshomaru nodded, before he stuck his muzzle into the air to sniff for a hot spring. Sesshomaru changed directions slightly to head to the hot spring, and Kagome was humming something. Her humming was comforting to him and he purred lightly making Kagome giggle and continue to hum. 'She is so happy right now I wish she could be happy all the time…she will be when her friends walk the earth again' Sesshomaru thought to himself. Kagome yawned and rested her head on top of his,
"Are you tired?" Sesshomaru asked as he picked up the pace slightly
"Mm hm" Kagome hummed and yawned again while stroking his fluffy ear. Inu Sesshomaru gave a growl all of a sudden and Kagome became alert.
"I sense a demon" Sesshomaru said and it was a few moments before Kagome could sense it to and…
"I sense jewel shards" Kagome exclaimed. It was only seconds before a large Eagle youkai sprang from the forest. The eagle screeched in terror at the sight of Sesshomaru' as an Inu. Kagome gripped the fur at his neck as he jumped up and grabbed it in his jaws. He landed back on the ground and ripped the youkai to pieces, spitting out what was in his mouth so as not to swallow the jewels. Kagome tugged his ear lightly tell him to let her down, Sesshomaru laid down and she slid from his back once again falling on her knees. Sesshomaru sniffed her lovingly to see if she was ok (checking for blood). Kagome giggled and walked over to the youkai corps and retrieved the three jewels that were in either wing and one in its chest. Kagome smiled and walked back to Sesshomaru and showed him the jewel shards while smiling. Sesshomaru was still lying down but had his head risen, he sniffed the air. Kagome gasped as she noticed the blood on his back leg,
"Sesshomaru are you okay?" Kagome asked as she patted his neck for it was all she could reach a the moment. Sesshomaru growled and looked at his hurt leg like it was his enemy.
"When we set up camp I'll bandage it up" Kagome stated and patted Sesshomaru's head after sitting back on his shoulders. Sesshomaru started walking again, except this time Kagome noticed the slight limp he did when he needed to put pressure on his left leg. Kagome smiled as he stopped again but this time it was a clearing by a hot spring. Sesshomaru lay down and she slid of onto his paw that he had place there to stop her from tripping again. Kagome crawled of his paw and he changed back to his humanoid form. Kagome smiled and gave him a big hug.
"Thank you for helping me" Kagome said as he hugged her back
"Thank you for letting me" Sesshomaru said as he pulled back and kissed her on the forehead lightly making her smile. Kagome stood on tip toe and kissed his cheek.
"How could I not" Kagome said and Sesshomaru smiled at her. Kagome lead Sesshomaru to a tree to lean back on as he sat and she bandaged his leg. Their really was no point in bandaging his leg, within the hour it would be healed, but she wouldn't take no for an answer. Sesshomaru smiled as she finished rapping his leg.
"All better" Kagome said giving the bandage a kiss, Sesshomaru pulled her to sit beside him.
"Thank you Kagome" Sesshomaru whispered as she leaned on him, pulling one of the blankets over them.
"Goodnight Sesshomaru" Kagome whispered
"Goodnight Kagome" Sesshomaru said lightly
'Ill have my bath in the morning' was the last thing she thought before she fell to sleep in the arms of the man she loved. The only man she ever loved, the one that released her chained heart and helped her find her voice, but will fate be kind to her?