Chapter Ten – Tricked
It had been three years since Kagome collapsed finding out that she was carrying yet another child of Sesshoumaru's, sure she was thrilled but also afraid as Naraku and Co. were after her and apparently her unborn child
Kagome had given birth to a boy who looked identical to Sesshoumaru, giving birth wasn't really the problem. You see Kagome and Jade went for a walk around the Western Lands when Kagome's water broke, Jade feared she would have to birth the pup but luckily Sesshoumaru had caught the scent of Kagome's blood and flew to her aid. Turns out she gave birth in the middle of a field, well at least it was on Royal lands. Considering Sesshoumaru named Jade it was Kagome's turn to name the pup, she named him Maru. He was the most adorable pup born since Jade's birth.
Sango had mated Goku (much to Miroku's and Bankotsu's displeasure) and had a child of their own, they named her Pam. Miroku had sunken into a deep depression over this so Kagome decided to hook him up with one of the palace maids, he moved away with her and they have not been heard of since. Inuyasha well Kagome tried to hook him up too but his undying love for Kikyo got in the way. Kagome felt so sorry for her friend that she used Tenseiga along with her powers and revived the miko, Inuyasha was so thrilled and grateful. Kikyo now had her own soul back and was full of love and kindness like she once was, they are now trying for children. The band of Seven, Kagura and Kanna were forced to go into hiding, they had to remain at Totosai's until Naraku returned to fight
Jade used to be courting Gohan but he cheated on her with Rin, the two girls were unaware that he was seeing them both so did not engage in a battle with each other. It never changed their relationship, Jade being the good person she was gave Gohan up and surprisingly Rin stayed with him. Trunks was there to comfort the teenager until one night when he confessed his love to her, she also shared his feelings for him and now they are courting. It was rather hard for them to do so, both of their father's were very protective especially Sesshoumaru. He once threatened Trunks telling him that if he did bed his daughter he would lose his head, Trunks immediately obeyed and did not breathe to anyone about his and the Prince's conversation, he was just grateful that Sesshoumaru had allowed them to court
Jade sat in the Royal gardens playing with her little brother, oh how she loved him. After everything that they had been through his birth was a blessing, sure he did have more attention than she did but she preferred that she could now sneak off with Trunks without any one batting an eyelid. Kagome came out and sat beside her daughter as Maru ran off to chase a grasshopper "Are you alright love?"
"Yes I'm fine" She smiled "It's just scary"
"What is?"
"Maru is already 3 it seems that only yesterday he was born"
"I know" Kagome smiled warmly "He may look like your father but he definitely has my attitude"
"Poor pup" Jade giggled
"Oh look at little miss perfect here" Kagome teased. It was all and peaceful until Maru caught a certain youkai enter the gardens
"DADDY" Maru jumped up from the grass and ran into his father's welcoming arms "Daddy I missed you" He beamed "Do you always have to train?" Sesshoumaru held his pup tightly in his arms and kissed his forehead
"I train to keep you safe little one, otherwise I'd be more than happy to come here and play with you everyday"
"And what about us?" Kagome smirked
"I admit I don't spend much time with Jade but you get enough attention Kagome Taisho" Sesshoumaru grinned which made Kagome blush
"Yep tumbling over each other all night" Jade giggled
"Mommy and Daddy play in bed without me?" Maru gasped "Well that's not fair"
"Believe me Maru you don't want to play the games they're playing"
"Jade" Sesshoumaru shoved her over playfully with his foot "Do you have to?"
"Yep" She giggled again. Kagome rolled her eyes at her daughter and mate
"Did Jade say something naughty?" Maru asked as he cutely tilted his head "I didn't hear anything naughty"
"Don't worry pup" Sesshoumaru then set Maru down on his feet "Inuyasha is still in bed, why don't you go wake him up?"
"Yeah" Maru beamed. He then ran into the palace and upstairs to Inuyasha's room "Uncle Inuyasha?" He reached the handle and fell into the bedroom "Morning" Kikyo was up and had just finished tying her hair but Inuyasha was still in bed
"Good morning Maru" Kikyo smiled as she lifted the pup into her arms "How is my little nephew this morning?"
"I'm ok" He smiled "Is uncle Inuyasha going to get up, daddy sent me up here" Inuyasha sat up and growled
"Trust your dad" He huffed. Kikyo set Maru down onto the bed and he crawled into his uncle's lap "He's trying to torture me"
"Are you going to get up then?" Inuyasha nodded and set Maru down, he then got out of bed and got dressed
"Come on then pup" He then lifted Maru into his arms and went down to the gardens with Kikyo following
Elsewhere Sesshoumaru and Jade had left the gardens so Kagome was on her own, she decided to take a walk through the garden. She entered the palace shrine and bowed to the stone statued gods, she was about to kneel when she felt a hand on her shoulder "It has been a while Kagome" That silky voice, that pale red eyed hand, it couldn't be. She slowly turned to come face to face with the dark hanyou Naraku
"Naraku" She growled "How did you get in the palace?"
"You forgot I am a shape shifter, I simply shifted into your mate and entered without anyone even noticing" He then slithered his arm around her waist "You shall go to my palace whilst I take care of some business here" He then clicked his fingers. Cell walked out, wrapped his tail around her waist and secured her arms behind her back
"What are you planning to do Naraku?" Naraku released Kagome and clapped his hands. He glowed a dark crimson as his body began to alter, when the glow had faded he had mirrored the girl standing opposite him "Why the hell have you shifted into me?"
"I have your scent and aura on me, I am exactly you" He even sounded like her "Your mate will never suspect a thing, I will kill him easily. Who knows I may have some fun too, I am fond of you both but since I could never break Sesshoumaru like I will you I will just have what I can from him in your form" (Yes he likes both sexes)
"NO!" She screamed. Sesshoumaru had heard the scream and rushed down to her aid but when he arrived Cell and the real Kagome were gone, Naraku-Kagome (I'm just going to use Kagome ok) was on her knees holding her arms and shivering
"Kagome?" She faced him and launched herself into his arms "What's wrong?"
"Sesshoumaru I was so scared" She sobbed "Naraku returned here, he shape shifted as you to get in and has now sworn to return to get me. He wants the boy and Jade too" 'How is it that I forgot that damn kid's name?'
"Maru?"
"Yes Maru, I'm sorry for a moment there I kind of went blank" She wiped her fake tears and lay her head on his chest
"Did he touch you?"
"No I'm alright I think I'm just a little shaken up"
"We will have to place up another barrier to ward him off even when he has shape shifted"
"No" 'Think of something quick' "What if we keep the barrier down and lure Naraku in here, that way we can get him with no fuss"
"We shall discuss it later, he may still be here and listening to the plan" Sesshoumaru stated. 'I'm closer than you think Sesshoumaru' The Prince then wrapped his arm around Kagome's shoulder and made his way inside the palace "From now on Kagome you shall not leave my presence, Naraku can be anyone he desires and as of now I don't trust anyone. We shall not tell Jade of this event as it will only cause her more distress"
"Of course my love" She then stood in front of him to stop him from taking another step "As long as you keep me safe I shall be fine" She then wrapped her arms around his neck, leaned up and kissed him on the lips. Sesshoumaru wrapped his arms around her waist but felt as if something was either wrong or missing 'This doesn't feel the same as usual' He continued to ponder when she pulled away "Sesshoumaru?" 'Strange, she hardly ever says my full name when we are alone' "Why did you not kiss back?" He cupped her cheek and scanned over her features 'She may be coming down with some sort of fever or did Naraku do something to her?'
"Kagome are you feeling alright? You seem different" 'Damn it' Naraku/Kagome cursed
"I'm ok just tired" He nodded and kissed her cheek, she felt his hand move down her neck and quickly caught it 'I will have to make up some sort of excuse about the mating mark, he may then mark me causing Kagome's death. I have no problem with her death if I can live her life for a while' She tried her best to keep her devilish smirk in check
"It's not like you to stop me touching you mate" She then began to fill up
"We need to talk in private, please come to our chambers" He nodded and took her hand, he led them to their chambers and entered whilst closing the door behind him. Kagome then sat down on the bed and motioned him to sit next to her "Sessh...Naraku today he burnt your mating mark from my neck so that he could take me as his" Sesshoumaru growled and pulled Kagome's collar, indeed there was no mating mark "I have no idea how he could remove something so powerful, he is an evil sorcerer, I'm scared. What if he gets me?"
"Kagome I don't know how he did this but he won't take you, tonight after dinner I will re-mark you. Be warned though mate we will have to do the mating ceremony again"
"I guess there'll be something to look forward to then" She pulled an evil grin
"Indeed" He then leaned down and met her lips "I would take you now mate but Maru may walk in with Inuyasha, all I need is for him to pester me about it"
"Don't worry love, I am rather skilled with patience" Sesshoumaru snorted at her reply
"You patient? You lose it when Jade is 5 minutes late from horse riding with Trunks" 'Trunks? Cell did mention something about him...ah yes that Vegeta he's his kid, he must be courting the Princess'
"Well I'm just a concerned parent"
"And that is why I love you" He then stood and walked over to the door "Wait here for me whilst I ask father to care for Maru" He then smirked "It seems that I am the one who is now impatient" And with that he left the room
"Perfect" Naraku's and Kagome's voice formed together as he/she let out an evil laugh...
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