Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku came across a village being terrorized by a lizard demon that held 5 shards. Sango was nearly died if Miroku hadn't paralyzed it with a few strong sutras he ''EARNED'' in the previous village.
"Inuyasha what's wrong" Miroku said as they got in stance ready to fight.
He just stopped and growled.
"Kagome and Shippo" he growled but his eyes soon began to see red"and Sesshomaru"
Sango paled at the last name. There was a small fire pit that looked like it occupied recently. They were in the campsite Kagome was in with Sesshomaru.
"Come on" Inuyasha ordered following the scent.
"KILALA" the cat transformed and she and Miroku got on catching up to their friend.
"I hope she's okay" Sango said worriedly but her eyes were fierce.
"I am sure she is. Lord Sesshomaru would never really hurt her" Miroku supplied t ease her.
"What the hell are you talking about the damn bastard hates humans especially mikos and it doesn't make it any better that she is friends with Inuyasha" Sango snapped.
"Think about Sango" Miroku said seriously "every time we run into Lord Sesshomaru he only goes after Inuyasha but when Kagome gets involved he begins to hesitate a little" Miroku always did have an eye for detail "we always believed the Sesshomaru hated humans but yet he travels with that little girl and if I am not mistaken she follows him everywhere and is very fond of Kagome so even if the two meet up I doubt Lord Sesshomaru would hurt her in any way because of that little girl"
Sango just sat there sinking in everything the monk just said.
'Oh God Miroku I hope you're right about this' she thought looking back to the path they were on.
Inuyasha heard everything and growled lowly with hate. He wasn't as stupid as they believed. He knew Miroku was right and he also knew that the bastard has had eyes on Kagome for awhile now but Kagome being Kagome had no idea of the Lords' affections towards her.
He knew Sesshomaru would never hurt her and he would rather kill himself then know if Kagome may feel the same way towards the bastard. He would sometimes notice the slightest blush on her cheeks just from saying the bastards' name. No he wasn't stupid, she had feelings for him as well. The very thought made him speed up.
'Please Kagome' he begged inwardly 'Please just wait a little longer' he knew he had no right to ask such a request. She waited for about 2 years for him and she may just be out of his grasp for good.
"It's look like they're heading North" Inuyasha shouted back.
'But why' was all they were thinking. Why North? There were no shards there at all because they took them all during their travels.
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It's been about 3 hours since they left the campsite and headed north for some answers. The kids were talking on the back of Ah-Un and Jaken was right behind them. Kagome and Sesshomaru were walking in front. She was too deep in thought to even hear what Sesshomaru had just said.
"I'm sorry what did you say" she asked Sesshomaru.
"We have arrived Miko" he said in his usual tone. She looked up and saw they were standing in front of a huge silver gate with an 'N' right in the middle of it.
"OPEN THE GATES LORD SESSHOMARU WISHES TO PASS" the head guard yelled.
"GREETINGS MI L" they stopped immediately once they saw the woman who accompanied him.
She looked so much like her.
Sesshomaru growled once he saw the head guard attempting to touch her cheek.
"My apologies, you just resemble somebody I once knew long ago" he said with a pang in his heart.
Kagome had to admit he was definitely a sight to behold. Who was she kidding, the male was gorgeous.
He was about a foot taller than her and had beautiful waist long mid night blue hair and the most beautiful violet she could ever imagine. He had a well tone body and was obvious he keeps in shape, but thank god he didn't have those huge muscles body builders do in the time. That was just disgusting in her eyes. It was obvious he was a wolf demon and his scent was hypnotizing. He smelled of a delicious spice but his eyes were sad when he looked at her.
"What is your name" Kagome asked politely.
"Ichiro Mi Lady" he said bowing on one knee. Sesshomaru let out a warning growl the male but Kagome ignored it and put her hand on his shoulder for comfort.
"Well Ichiro my name is Kagome and I hope you find that person you are looking for. She sounds like a lucky woman to have someone like you to love her" he looked up with surprise in his eyes.
"You're eyes speak louder than words" was all she said before she and Sesshomaru left to enter the palace.
'It's her' he thought with disbelief. He felt it when she touched his shoulder.
The two entered the palace and Kagome could clearly sense his irritation but she had no idea why.
"What is wrong Lord Sesshomaru you seem uneasy" she said respectively.
"Nothing" he didn't mean to snap at her but he hated the way those two looked at each other. It was the way he wanted her to look at him.
Her eyes grew cold and distant and her voice was void of all emotion "Very well Lord Sesshomaru I will not press further" he nearly flinched at her tone and felt like an ass.
Before he could extend his apologies a voice interrupted.
"Kioko" they both turned and saw a man a little taller than Ichiro.
He had long black hair that stopped a little below his butt and beautiful soft blue eyes. He had a great well toned body like Sesshomaru and he wore symbol of strength in the middle of his forehead. His eyes were filled with happiness, relief, but also confusion.
"My dear daughter" he said before embracing Kagome into a warm loving embrace.
Kagome was so confused. Who was this man? Who is Kioko? Why are people getting her confused with woman? Its bad enough being seen as that bitch Kikiyo now this.
"Lord Hitachi of The North I believe you have some explaining to do. How is it that Kagome is your daughter yet she was born human yet recently turned full demon" Sesshomaru spoke up returning to his cold exterior.
He held Kagome a little longer before pulling apart "come to my study and I will explain everything" he said. Not once did he release Kagomes hand from his soft gentle grasp, yet she didn't try to pull away.
'What is going on' she was more confused than anything.
When she came to the palace she felt a pull making her come fourth and sense of security. When she meant Ichiro she felt a sense of familiarity about him as if they met before and when she touched his shoulder she saw an image of the two under a maple tree in each other's arms. By the time she was finished her face was red with embarrassment.
Sesshomaru paid close attention to her. He was still angry with earlier events with the guard and now she's blushing. Knowing it wasn't because of him for her embarrassment his beast was in rage but he kept his emotions back. He didn't take it too well when Hitachi took her in an embrace and now he was holding her hand but what really got to him was the fact she didn't try to pull away. He hated it. He has wanted this woman for so long and he has yet to even get a chance alone with her to tell her his intentions.
He was brought out of his thoughts when they entered Hitachi's study after he closed the door.
"Please have a seat" Hitachi said before going to his desk "I know you two want some answers and I am more than happy to give it them to you but first" he turned to Kagome "I know you do not remember me in my current appearance but at a point in time we were very close"
He closed his eyes and said a small prayer and all his markings were gone along with his fangs and symbol. Kagome stared wide-eyed at the man before her. Instantly her eyes began to water.
"Daddy" she choked through her sobs.
"I have missed my princess very much" he said lovingly as he stood up and stood before her with open arms.
Before he could blink she jumped into his arms crying in his chest,
"I-I thought you were dead. I-I saw everything"
"I know princess please let me explain" he said softly holding her close. He lifted her bridal style and sat down in his chair before putting her in his lap.
Sesshomaru just remained quiet as he watched the scene before him.
"Shhh" Hitachi cooed sweetly to his daughter as the sobs began to die down.
"What you saw that day was a mere illusion. I was born in this time. When I was a pup, maybe 18 or 17 in human years, I was being hunted by my enemies because they did not want me to take over the lands after my father. My father forced me to take shelter but one of the enemies got through security posing as a guard and threw me down the bone eaters well thinking it was my end, but a light appeared and I was no longer in the Feudal Era. I went out to see where I was but nothing looked the same. There were disgusting smells and loud noises everywhere. I saw I was near a shrine and thought it would be inhibited by humans so I hid my demonic features. I went up and knocked on the door and the most clumsiest but breath taking beautiful woman opened the door" he chuckled at the memory.
"She looked a lot like you in your human form but with brown eyes. She was so kind and caring. She had no idea who I was nor care of the potential threat I could be to her. She immediately saw my wounds and pulled me inside and began treating my wounds. I told her she was naive for letting a stranger into her home let alone treating him. She just laughed and said that's how she was raised. To always be kind and that something she saw in my eyes told her I was no threat. I found this creature very interesting. I could not believe she was a human. Most humans would send a stranger away no matter their condition. I told her who I was and where I came from. She thought I lost my mind. I showed her my markings and I expected her to scream and yell for help but she did the exact opposite."
He a sweat drop on the back of his head when he continued.
"She screamed alright. She screamed at how soft and 'cute' my tail was and immediately started playing with it. She was definitely the strangest person I have ever meant. I continued to tell her how I got there and she promised to help me get back home. For some reason the very thought of leaving made my heart clenched. She was the most unique person I have ever meant I didn't want to leave but I had a kingdom to run and people to protect. I made a promise to visit her as often as I could. I would visit her 3 days a week" he said.
He looked down into his daughters eyes "do you know who that woman was"
"Mom" she said with a small smile.
"Indeed. Sonya was and still is the woman of my dreams. Time went on and found myself even more captivated by the creature and wanted more. After a few years, I asked her to be mine in both human and demon turns and she jumped into my arms screaming yes over and over again. After a few months she found out she was pregnant with you. We were ecstatic. I promised to always make sure I spoiled my little girl. Your mother would sometimes try to fight me on it but I always found a way" he said with cocky smirk.
"I would always dedicate my time to you two and when she wasn't looking I would always spoil you rotten. I bought you whatever you wanted, took you too the park and everything you could imagine. When you were 4 your mother found out she was once again pregnant and this time with your brother. I was overjoyed. I would spend as much time with the both of you whenever I came to visit." Kagome noticed that his eyes began to flash red and his arms tightened around her.
"One day not to my knowledge I was being followed. You just turned five not too long ago and one day when you're mother took your brother to the doctor for a checkup we spent the day together. I took you to the park and left you in the sand box to play with the other kids so I could buy you ice scream. I turned around sensing your distress and saw a familiar face. It was someone who was once trying to eliminate me from taking the crown. He took you deep into the words and by the time I got there I" he began to choke on his own words.
"I was so grateful I made it in time" he whispered as tears began to build up.
Kagome remembered that day clearly. She still had nightmares till this very day.
"I destroyed him instantly and took you home. I told Sonya what happened and I told her that we will return to my time for protection and that we will be together always as a family. She didn't argue, but after a few years word finally got out that I mated a human. By that time I was a lord and my father stepped down. When you turned 13 it got even worse. They saw the power you held and males would come nonstop trying to take you whether by will or force. I did the one thing I could think of to protect my family. I sent you back to the present my father told me he would stay with you guys to ensure safety. I told your mother my intentions and she cried for days. It broke my heart seeing her like that but I had to do what I had to do to secure your lives. I made it appear that I was murdered but in reality I was merely using my powers to make an illusion. That night I took away the memories that you and your brother had of me when in the Feudal Era along with you demonic sides to ensure you lived a happy normal life thus sealing the well. Not once did I ever think you would return here especially as the Miko of The Shikon Jewel. When I first got word of a girl who came through the well I immediately set out to find you. Once I saw you I knew it was you but I couldn't reveal myself. You were still too young and I will not risk your life for my selfishness so I kept away not trying to bring attention to you"
"I am glad you are back and well daughter I have missed you, Souta, and my dear Sonya for so long" he purred in her hair as he nuzzled the top of her head.
"I'm sorry" she sobbed in his chest "I'm sorry I haven't been keeping my promise on being strong" she cried holding him around the waist.
He knew what she was talking about and that very memory made his blood boil.
Sesshomaru knew it was his time to leave. This did not concern him, this was their moment.
"Please excuse me Lord Hitachi" Sesshomaru finally spoke up and bowed before leaving the study. Those two had some catching up to do.