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Thanks for the reviews, guys! I'm so happy that you like my story. Anyway, here's chapter 10, I know it's late, but remember, school, tons of homework, barely any free time. Yeah, it creates a problem. I'll try to update as quickly as I can though. Oh yeah, and see if you notice any changes in my typing, I've decided to make some….Hehehehe….
"DANCE OF BLADES!" Kagura cackled.
Rei tried to twist out of the way, but it was too late. The attack had struck her. She let out a loud cry of pain and fell to the ground, her body smoking slightly. The wind witch slowly walked over to Rei's body and smirked. "That was easy…"
Stooping down, she reached out to grab the girl by her arm and pull her up, but was sent flying back into the brush by a swift kick delivered to her abdomen. Rei slowly stood up, wiping the blood off her face, and smiled.
"You're going to have to do better than that."
"Damn you, wench. I'll-…" Kagura stopped her threat short, feeling a tug in the back of her mind. It was Naraku.
"Leave her, in her current state, she will kill you. Return to me. I will send out my Saimyosho to keep and eye on her."
Nodding slightly, Kagura drew a feather from her hair and threw it into the air, transforming it into a giant version of itself. "I'll let you live a little longer for now."
Then, she flew off. Unknowing to Rei, three Saimyosho passed Kagura and now hovered over her, watching her every move.
"Damn that Kagura…What does Naraku want with me?" She slumped against a tree, and took in deep breaths, also taking this chance to examine her wounds. Nothing serious. Just a few scratches here and there.
"Rei-neechan? Are you alright? Where did that Kagura woman go?" Rin called, walking up to the kitsune.
"She's gone. Where are Sesshomaru and Jaken?" Rei replied, standing up.
"We're right here," came an annoyingly high-pitched voice. Of course it belonged to Jaken. "It looks like that Kagura woman did a number on you. Of course, only a pitiful excuse for a demon like you would be defeated by her."
Rei glared at the toad, clenching her hands by her sides, she was about to cut of his beaky mouth, but was stopped by Sesshomaru's words.
"Jaken, shut up. Go to the castle with Rin. We will meet you there shortly." the taiyoukai ordered.
Jaken stared up at his master, nodded, and walked away with Rin and Ah-Un, mumbling to himself. "Why is Sesshomaru-sama protecting that wench? I THOUGHT I WAS HIS FAVORITE!"
Once they were out of hearing range, Sesshomaru turned on Rei, causing her to take a step back. He took a step towards her, and Rei took another step back. They continued this until Rei's back hit the base of a tree, leaving her with no where to escape.
"Look, I sorry for not calling you. I thought I could handle Kagura on my o-…" Rei was cut off by the feeling of something running over her cuts and bruises. She looked down and saw Sesshomaru licking the blood off her wounds, almost like a mother kitsune would for her kit. She shuddered slightly and gently pulled away from the taiyoukai's touch. "Please, don't do that. It's…embarrassing…"
Sesshomaru stopped his actions and looked down at Rei. For almost a split second, she could see something different about his eyes. They weren't as cold and unforgiving. He then turned away and began to walk off in the direction of his castle, motioning for Rei to follow. The kitsune silently fell into step behind him, keeping her eyes on the ground. Neither demon spoke, both were pondering about what just occurred.
Why did he do that? It was like he cared about me…
Why? I'm doing things that normally wouldn't have been said or done. Am I really…? No.
"Stop doubting yourself, Sesshomaru. You know you're starting to fall in love with her. I can tell. I am your conscience after all."
You're really starting to get on my nerves, I do not fall in love, love will make you weak and your enemies will use it against you.
"Sure, you just keep believing that."
Sesshomaru's mind fight quickly came to an end as he and Rei trudged on silently. They were still quite a ways from the castle, and it would probably take them a few more hours to get there. Suddenly Sesshomaru stopped and Rei stopped a few feet away from him.
"Come here,"
"Wha-…Why?" Rei asked, taking a cautious step forward.
Sesshomaru did not answer; instead he grabbed Rei by the waist and pulled him to her. Rei, surprised by his actions, squeaked loudly and blushed. She was especially surprised when she felt them lift off the ground and begin to fly off towards the castle. Looking down, she saw that she and Sesshomaru were riding on a white, billowy cloud. His tail.
"Sesshomaru…!"
Rei clutched tighter onto Sesshomaru's hakama as he quickly dodged a large tree that lay in front of them and buried her face in his sleeve, and pressed herself against his chest. The taiyoukai looked down at her and smiled inwardly. It amused him that this vixen could be brave enough to face Kagura, but afraid of a little turbulence.
They soon reached the castle and landed, Rei being a little shaken as she finally touched the ground. They quickly entered the castle and went to their respective quarters, both thinking about the previous events once more.
"Why did he do that? I thought he hated me…Well, if he did, he would've kicked me out a long time ago…Maybe I should go and talk to him…Maybe."
Rei stood up from her bed and changed into a pair of light blue hakama pants and a loose top of the same color, then left for Sesshomaru's room, her little shadow neko, Kage, not far behind.
Sesshomaru sat in on of the many chairs in his room, also pondering about recent events.
What is wrong with me? He thought. This, Rei, she's quite an intriguing woman…
"Hehehe, I told you."
Sesshomaru was about to snap at his conscience before he was interrupted by a soft tap on his door. Frowning slightly, the taiyoukai answered his door and stared down at Rei.
"Um, can I come in?" she asked, running a hand over Kage's head.
Sesshomaru did not answer, but he moved aside for Rei to enter. She did so and sat down in a chair, keeping her eyes on Kage. Sesshomaru sat across from her, watching her movements.
"It's about earlier," Rei began, setting down the neko. "Why did you do that? I didn't need your help; my wounds would've healed fine on their own."
This time, it was Sesshomaru's turn to be surprised. He didn't even know why he acted like that. Sesshomaru remained silent. Rei glanced up at him and saw that he would not answer her and continued on. "Sesshomaru, please, answer me. I thought I understood you, now I'm not sure of that. Answer m-…!"
The vixen was cut off as a certain inu youkai mouth covered her own. Her eyes widened in surprise as she looked in Sesshomarus reddened pupils. Rei struggled to push the inu away from her, only to have him grab her wrists and place them behind her back. Sesshomaru removed one hand from her wrists; still keeping them locked together with the other, and gently pulled Rei closer to him. She gasped, causing him to invade her mouth. This made Rei give in, her wrists loosened and she closed her eyes, returning the kiss.
"NOOOO!" Miroku cried.
"Wha-What is it! Is a demon attacking!" Inuyasha yelled, drawing his Tetsusaiga.
"N-No, I just have a horrible feeling that a very beautiful girl I met has kissed someone other than me!"
WHACK
Inuyasha and Sango both whacked Miroku on the head angrily.
"Stupid monk…waking us up for that…" Inuyasha mumbled.
Inuyasha and the group were still on Rei's trail, having notified her parents, the Lord and Lady also sent out their best warriors to locate their kidnapped daughter.
"We should get moving now! Okasan could be in trouble!" Shippo cried, standing up from Kagome's lap.
"Yeah, let's go." Inuyasha replied, sheathing his sword.
Everyone stood up and got ready to leave, then, were on their way again. They were closing in on Narakus location, and it would probably only take them a few more hours to arrive there. Hopefully the demon didn't have Saimyosho watching their every move.
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