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Chapter 11: Sesshomaru's Touch
Hana was stretched out along the grass as Anubis watched her, his jackal like ears shot up when he heard women approaching them. They froze when they spotted Anubis, they assumed he was a demon and backed away slowly. Hana stood up quickly walking toward them, but one of the women extended their arms out yelling, "Witch!". She looked confused and tried to calm them down, but the women were about to flee when they saw a small boy grab onto Anubis leg he tried to shake him off, but the little boy responded by giggling. The women ordered the little boy to come to them, then Anubis heard more children coming from the bushes and they were so amazed by Anubis features they jumped onto him pulling on his attire, his jackal like ears, his hair, and his arms. The women looked terrified, and Hana finally asked, "Excuse me, but is there a village nearby. We're not going to harm anyone." The women looked at each than at Hana, they responded by pointed to the village nervously, "The village we come from is right there, your very close to it." Hana squelched her eyes, ignoring Anubis plea for help while he is attacked by children, she noticed steam coming from the village.
"Excuse me," she stated patting one on the shoulder, "but why is there steam coming from the village." The woman was slowing taking the children off Anubis realized they were not going to harm them and responded happily, "Well my dear, the village is most known for its hot springs. Would you like to come with us?" Hana jumped in joy, she hasn't bathed in days, and was eager to finally relaxed. She ran up to Anubis begging for them to go with them to the village, while he was pulling a child off of his ears, he bared his fangs at Hana stating, "What! No way! Theirs probably more of this critters over there!" Anubis looked at her and noticed her eyes got bigger as if she had puppy eyes. He sighed as he let the child go, and the little boy went back to pulling on his ears. He stared at Hana ignoring the feelings of the children pulling on him, and nodded his head.
Amaterasu-Ō-Mi-Kami Palace
Bastet felt a rough sand licking her face, as she was opening her eyes she saw her lions were hovered over her trying to wake her up. She glanced around and the view was amazing the flowers that covered the land were hugged with white flowers, the breeze was so gentle against her skin, and down the end of the flower field stood a tall red and golden palace guarded by thousands of soldiers. She looked over her shoulders and noticed the dog demon lying their peacefully.
Bastet stood up and gazed at the dog demon as the sun brightened his smooth pale skin. He wasn't like anyone she ever met before she knew she would have affections toward a demon. She didn't understand how she did he was man with little words, but his presence relaxed her. As she approached him, his eyes golden eyes met her green and blue eyes and she froze in her steps. She was admiring his beauty, and Sesshomaru-sama smirked when he caught a scent of nervousness hit his nose.
She brushed it off turning around breaking the gaze, but when she did Sesshomaru-sama appeared in front of her. She growled warning him to step out her way, which angered him he tried to grab her neck, but this time she slapped his hand out the way in a serious tone, "Keep from touching me dog demon, you got lucky last time, but that will be the only time." She actually enjoyed the touch of Sesshomaru, but she wasn't going to mention that to him. Just like Sesshomaru, she had pride as well. He assumed they both were in an unknown area, but he wanted to tease Bastet before they venture off.
Sesshomaru stepped closer to her where he was now looking down on her, he didn't smell no fear coming from the Goddess, "This Sesshomaru enjoyed the fact you were intoxicated by the gas you feared me more" he stated as he smirked in her face. He enjoyed getting a reaction from the small Goddess. Bastet growled again, and her anger was slowly getting the best of her. She tried shoving him out the way, she had the power and strength to kill him. She didn't want to instead she shoved him like a human would, but he didn't move an inch. Before she knew it Sesshomaru-sama grabbed her by her neck slamming her into one of the cherry blossoms trees. He bent down to her level and was inches away from her face. He smirked when the scent of arousal hit him.
He leaned to her ear, whispering in a soft cold voice, "This Sesshomaru knows that you enjoy my touch. It would be easier if you just admit it, so we can move forward." He gazed into her blue and green eyes and forced his lips onto her, hearing her moan. He let go of her neck and slowly moved his hands down to her waist pulling her in. She wrapped her arms around his neck, while he picked her up wrapping her legs around his hips. She started moaning in pain when his claws dug into her outer thigh which he was holding her up. Her lions started making noises to get her attention to alert her people were approaching them.
Sesshomaru placed her down, when he noticed they were surrounded by soldiers. He narrowed his eyes frustrated that they interrupted them. Before he brought out his poison whip, one of the soldiers approached Bastet and bowed to the ground, the others behind him followed suit. Sesshomaru walked in front of Bastet causing her to chuckle as if he was stronger than the Goddess, but she admired his alpha status. The solider slowly got up announcing at attention, "Goddess Bastet, Goddess Amaterasu is pleased to see that you arrived." Sesshomaru was shocked that he was in an area where Goddess Amaterasu was stayed. Bastet was not aware of who she was, but Amaterasu knew who she was. Sesshomaru followed the soldiers to the palace, and Bastet walked beside him. They approached doors that stood so tall it would reach the heavens. A solider knocked on the door, as the doors opened a bright sun beamed on Bastet and Sesshomaru, causing them to shield their eyes with their arms. The lead soldier waved their hands to enter through the doors, a tall woman was slowly walking down the stairs modestly, her kimono was silky with multiple layers, her long raven hair was half a up do style, and she had four red dots in the middle of her forehead that if they were connected would be a diamond shape. She walked closer to Bastet seeming how Amaterasu was the same height as Sesshomaru, she showed off a soft smile to the newcomers. Sesshomaru did a slight bow, and Bastet stared at the goddess growing impatient what the reason for them being here at her palace. She was curious to know if Mutt and Ra informed her of Sekhmet's plan.
"You must be Bastet Goddess of Protection," Amaterasu stated her voice was almost identical at Mutt, but Bastet didn't respond instead she stood confidently and quiet. Amaterasu chuckled placing her long length sleeve covering her laughter. "My my my a serious lioness aren't you, as my solider already informed you and your friend I am Goddess Amaterasu. My soldiers informed me that they interrupted your…" Bastet finally responded cutting her off, "Why did you bring us here." Sesshomaru glanced at Bastet boldness for cutting off the Goddess, but she herself was as well a Goddess. She was not beneath her, like Sesshomaru was. "I was informed that a Goddess from your land is here, and wanted to know why," she answered in serious tone.
Bastet narrowed her eyes at her statement, no one was supposed to know Sekhmet was here, they were supposed to remove her quietly. "Who gave you this false accusation Amaterasu," Bastet stated boldly.
Amaterasu examined her posture, she received the information from one of her eyes of the sky. If she was to find out about a Goddess from another land creating destruction, it would mean war with the other Gods. Amaterasu didn't want war, she wanted peace just like Bastet. "I am the eyes of the sky, I know all," Amaterasu stated departing her arms and winked at Bastet as she folded them again. She knew Sekhmet was here, but didn't know why. As she slowly walked back up the stairs she turned her head to the side and stated, "The human girl who ran into you and your friend has an important necklace, she is the only one that can help you get the situation under control" she than gave them a soft smile and continued walking up the golden stairs. Bastet wanted to ask what Hana has to do with this, before she could Amaterasu waved her hand causing them to glow and lift off the ground. A bright light appeared sending them back to the forest, the little children demon was there, but was chased off by the lions.
Bastet started rubbing her hand in pain, she lifted her head when she noticed a clawed hand in her face it was Sesshomaru leading her a helping hand to get on her feet. Bastet blushed at his kind gesture pushing his helping hand away.
She needed to find Anubis and Hana, she knew if Sekhmet found out that Hana is capable of defeated her, she'll surly kill her. While she was contemplating a plan, her thoughts were interrupted by Sesshomaru lips against hers.
He released her so they both can get some air, his clawed hand went through her white dove like short silky hair while his other hand grabbed her waist. He leaned into her ear saying in a soft voice, "I wanted to finish what we started Bastet." Her smell was intoxicating, his eyes had a tint red in them, she looked up at him and frowned, "That's all you can think about, your such a dog!"
She heard him chuckle, which was rare, she placed her gentle smooth hand on his cheek, and stood on her tippy toes placing a soft kiss on his lips. She pulled away which made him growl, but he noticed she was about to pull down the cloth that covered half her face. She stopped when she heard a familiar scream that sounded like Hana. Before she could turn to look in the direction it came from, Sesshomaru balled her hair in his fist and pulled her toward him placing a gentle kiss on her covered lips. She pulled away, and he let out another growl. She held one of his hands and traced his demon markings with her clawed finger. 'This cold ice 'Lord' seems to have the same feelings I do'.
Sesshomaru knew she had to check on Anubis and Hana, so he followed her in the direction where they were at. They both knew they were in a human village their scent drew strong of humans than it did of demons.
Back at the village, Hana was so excited to try the hot springs, as they approached the entrance of the village. Anubis had held at least 8 little kids on him, and they all took off soon as they entered the village. Everyone was staring at them whispering and snickering at the two outcastes. One of the women that led them their pointed to the direction of the hot spring. As the woman was talking to her, she noticed a shrine that resembled the one she went through back at home, but this one was old.
She turned the woman around and pointed at the shrine asking, "You all have a shrine here?" The woman nodded her hand and responded, "Yes, there are numerous everywhere."
Hana ran up to the shrine gazing at the barked chipped wood, and took a deep breath whispering, "Let this be it." She walked through it with her eyes closed, and heard Anubis asked as he scratched his temple, "What are you doing?"
Hana felt sad thinking this could be it, she rubbed her teary eyes with her black jacket sleeve. He walked up to her holding on to her shoulder to comfort her, and noticed a necklace on the ground with a shiny jewel piece.
He picked it up handing it to her, "Where did you get this from?" As Hana was pulling herself together she responded in sadden tone, "A woman gave it to me at the museum before I appeared here." Anubis stared at the odd piece in her small hand, but it had a familiar smell with it as if he recognized it.
He noticed her still sobbing, "The woman said there are more of these in the area, well look around after your done doing what you wanted to do here, and look for the shrine you went through to get you here."
She finished wiping her face, and embraced him with a bear hug.
"When are Bastet and Sesshomaru-sama coming back?" she said looking up at him.
He walked to the direction of the hot spring and tilted his head with his hands in his pockets, "They're actually headed this way. They're scent grew stronger not to long ago."
Hana ran up to him following him to the hot springs, they approached a large wooden cabin, where steam was seeping through the cracks. An old woman approached Anubis, and saw Hana hiding behind him.
She bowed and asked in stagy old voice, "You're such a handsome young fellow, what brings you two in to."
Before Anubis could answer, Hana pushed him out the way stating she wanted to bathe. She handed them towels and guided them to the entrance of the hot springs, but they had to be separated. As Hana was changing, she heard women talking inside and started feeling self-conscious. As she walked inside shaking in fear clinging on to her towel with dear life, she saw familiar faces, but then she thought 'If they're here, then Anubis is with the others.'
She started to panic, 'He's going to ruin my day, I just want to enjoy this without any fighting'
One of the females tapped her on the shoulder causing her to jump asking, "Are you ok Hana?"
Chapter 12: Dragon Scale
The brothers encounter each other once again, and they are attacked by a dragon demon. Bastet meets InuTaisho, and finds out the truth behind Sekhmet's plan.
Thank you all for reading, sorry for the delay.
