Ruler of All Japan
Inuyasha Fanfic
Written by: Stormie Morrison (EmoRagDollX3)
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.
Inuyasha leaped from his boat. A whirlpool drowned the creaking wood, but he would not let it take himself. His legs kicked through the water. Transforming would not be of any hope; he had a better chance of just trying to swim through the torrents of icy water. Wind howled on his body; crashing waves over his head. They held no mercy for him, nor did they bow to his greatness. If he had ever felt so weak or scared in his life as a full demon, it was now. He thrashed and kicked at the waves, trying to keep his head above the water. Suddenly he could feel something twisting itself around his leg. Tentacles and suction-cups wear pulling him under. He had never encountered such a great force. Shore was only a few meters off, and he wasn't sure if he could make it.
Shiori sat comfortably while Kagome brushed her hair. "Your hair is so thick and beautiful Shiori." A small grin settled on the girl's lips. "Thank you." A surprisingly uneventful month had gone by. Kagome had not yet began to show signs of pregnancy, with the exceptions to minor mood swings, food cravings, and a hardened stomach. Sesshomaru and herself agreed not to tell anyone; let them figure it out on their own. There was only a minor change in her scent that only Sesshomaru could pick up. Quietly she hummed while helping Shiori dress. The girl had taken to Kagome nicely, far better than Sesshomaru would have thought.
Shiori became extremely shy when it came to strangers. She would tug on Kagome's skirt to be lifted into safe arms.
She twirled around, "Kagome how do I look?" Her pink obi fit perfectly over a yellow kimono with leaves falling over the fabric. Kagome smiled, "Gorgeous!" The girl beamed, "Carry me please?" "Sure, but only to the gardens." Shiori wrapped her legs around Kagome's waist, and Kagome held her in her arms. "Are we eating outside today? I love the leaves everywhere." "Yes of course. Lord Sesshomaru said so, just for you." Guards opened the doors for the two ladies.
Immediately Kagome was bombarded with a disapproving look from Sesshomaru. "Time to get down." "Awe, Okay." Shiori hopped down to sit between Shippo and Isako. Sesshomaru whispered into his mate's ear, "You shouldn't carry her, it's too much weight." He got a whisper in return, "She's not heavy, and I'm not even getting a belly yet, between you and Kya I'll never do a thing again." A heavy sigh passed as he escorted her to a seat opposite of Isako.
After a small lunch Shiori found a butterfly to chase around the yard. She wasn't used to seeing them so close to winter, but maybe this one had gotten lost. The adults sat in discussion.
"Where do you think he is now?" Shippo's voice was soft, but still full of hate. "I'm guessing he'll be heading for Northern Japan, I have guards scouting all along the coasts. When he returns, we shall know within a week." Sesshomaru was calm, but Kagome still held his hand in support despite it.
Shiori began to scream. The sound forced the two demons up and by her side. The butterfly morphed into a demon. Shiori ran and jumped into Kagome's arms, "Sesshomaru what is it!?" He put down his claws, "One of our guards." The demon bowed, "I apologize for startling the child sir, she was chasing me all over the garden. Sir I have news." His fiery orange eyes glanced up to Sesshomaru's face. "What is it?" The butterfly demon raised, "Inuyasha has returned. He is on the Northern banks at this time. I spotted him in the water." Sesshomaru nodded, "Very good Kazou, you may go eat before we depart." "Thank you my Lord." His red hair fell down his shoulders as he bowed his leave. Kagome carried Shiori to Sesshomaru, "You are leaving now?" "Yes. It is best we head out as soon as possible to catch him before he has a chance to make allies." Kagome looked down sadly, unable to fight in the battle. "Before you leave I have something for you." He nodded before pulling Shiori from her. "Shiori go feed Kago, tell her we will leave for battle soon." She nodded and began to run off. She couldn't help but run back to Sesshomaru's leg and hug it tightly before dashing off in the direction of the stables once more.
Isako embraced Shippo tightly once Sesshomaru had gone. "Promise me you will return." He kissed her hair, "Do not be silly. If there was any doubt Sesshomaru and I could handle the situation, we'd bring more men with us." She didn't feel very reassured, but smiled all the same, "Humor me please?" He looked straight into her watery blue eyes, "I promise. Will you promise me you will not worry?" "I can't." He smiled sadly.
Kagome handed Sesshomaru a small pouch. "The spells been cast on them already, just throw them at him and say a word to subdue him. They are stronger than the ones he wore long ago." He poured the contents of the pouch into his palm. Small beads and teeth were revealed, all glowing with Kagome's power. She bit her lip before embracing him tightly. "Please be safe." He gave her a soft reassuring kiss, "Do not doubt this Sesshomaru." He bent down to kiss her stomach before leaving. She listened to his retreating footsteps. Her hands fell over her hardening stomach. Eyelashes fell against her cheek as she closed her eyes.
Sesshomaru wished he had Kazou's incredible wingspan, then maybe it wouldn't take a week to get there. Kazou was leading he and Shippo to Inuyasha. "Kago, girl you need to cut back on the food. You're gaining weight." Kago mewed beneath Shippo, and he felt her fur shake around him. "There is a small cave near a river up ahead. We can camp there tonight." Kazou shouted from meters ahead.
Shiori opened the door to Kagome's room. "Kagome?" The Lady got up from bed to comfort the girl, "What is it honey?" Shiori sniffled. "Bad dreams?" She nodded, "May I sleep with you tonight?" "Sure, come here." Kagome picked up the tired child and settled Shiori and herself under the covers. "Kagome?" "Yes?" "Will Sesshomaru and Shippo be alright?" Kagome gave her a smile, "Don't worry, they will be fine." The stars settled in the night sky, mixing in with sweet dreams.
Inuyasha laid in the wet sand. It clung to his body. His muscles ached and were incredibly sore, especially his leg. Wind passed over his body as sleep took him into the depths of his subconscious.
Sesshomaru cut off a wild boar's head. He carried the body back to the cave. Shippo had a fire ready for a roast. Kazou shuddered before leaving the pair. He remembered seeing a field of flowers not too far from camp. All the flowers were leaving for winter, by this time of the year he should have been hibernating himself. He sighed, a huge field of wild flowers were before him. There weren't many of his kind left because it took so much nectar to feed them. Transforming into a beautiful butterfly, Kazou began to suck nectar from the flowers. The sweet liquid would fill his bones.
The morning sun stretched into the sky. Kagome Isako and Shiori sat outside eating rice. "Kagome. I am finished. May I go climb trees now?" After swallowing, Kagome nodded, "Yes, but please stay close." Shiori bowed and ran off. Kagome finished off her last bit of rice. "I'm still hungry." Isako's mouth fell open, "But that was your second bowl." Kagome blushed. "Well I'm going to get some eggs or something, want anything?" "No thank you." "All right." Kagome picked herself up off the ground, "Watch Shiori." "Okay." Kagome held up the skirt of her new kimono as she walked through the castle doors. Her stomach growled, she found herself eating more in the mornings than at night. She considered herself lucky that she had not yet had morning sickness. "Haru?" She spoke to the cook. "Yes my Lady?" "Can I please have some eggs, scrambled." He disappeared behind a large wall, "How many?" She yelled, "Only just a couple!" A few minutes later, he returned with a small clay bowl full of eggs. "Here you are my Lady." He bowed his leave and she retreated for the garden.
Kazou returned to find the camp already packed up. "Everyone ready?" Shippo nodded as he mounted Kago. Sesshomaru's cloud was already lifting him into the sky. Kazou took his place at the front. Sesshomaru was intense thought. Had Inuyasha's soul been broken when it was turned into a full demon's? If so, could he save his brother? Would he want to?
Kagome brought some guards to secure a field area. Shiori sat behind her on a demon horse. Isako was to her left on her own steed. Kagome held tightly on the reins as Shiori held onto her waist. The great beast moved beneath them. Wind caressed their cheeks and rushed through their hair. Shiori giggled, "Faster!" Isako screamed with excitement as the creature carried her through the wind. This was her first time on an animal of this kind. Her erratic heart beat began to steady as she got used to the movement. A smile beamed from her face.
Inuyasha finally awoke just as the sun began to leave the Earth. His still tired body jerked up. He moved to the water. A growl erupted from his stomach as he reached into the water for a fish.
The night was brisk and cold. Icy rain began to fall and a cave hadn't revealed itself this night. "Continue until you see shelter!" Sesshomaru called ahead to Kazou. Darkness pulled in around them. Kago growled and shook as the freezing rain drenched her fur. "There is an old deserted village here!" Kazou's voice was barely audible in the storm. "That will have to do!" Sesshomaru descended into the village. There looked to have been a fire. Old blood filled his nose. The debris was at least a year old. Shippo found a surviving hut. Its leaky ceiling and moldy walls would protect them from the harsh weather. "Kazou, how are your wings?" The protective powder that had coated his wings had been damaged leaving them dull and easily broken. "They will heal in the night." "Good. Shippo do you see any thing salvageable?" Shippo pulled a board off of some old partially burnt curtains. He threw one to each of the two men before somewhat drying Kago with the last.
Kagome slept lightly snuggled against a mountain of pillows. She cold barely sleep, the longing for her mate near her was almost too great. Her aching breasts kept her on her back. A soft groan passed her lips as she readjusted her pillows.
Inuyasha ate three fish before fashioning a bed out of leaves. He laid uncomfortably asleep. A plan had not yet came to him so he planned to stay as far from the West as possible.
The rain began to decrease in quantity and mass. The huge drops turned into sprinkles. As the hours of sleep went by, the sky lightened. Before too long the bright sun was up accompanied by a glorious rainbow.
Kya knocked on Kagome's door and, with out waiting for an answer, opened it anyway. The sleeping Lady murmured Sesshomaru's name in her innocence. The old demoness poured tea into a small cup. "Kagome dear." She coaxed Kagome awake. Yawning she answered, "Good morning Kya." Kya nodded, "Drink up." She took the warm tea down her throat. Kya moved her hand over Kagome's stomach, "Healthy so far. I will visit you later my dear." "Kya," Kagome called out the demoness's name before she was fully out the door. "Yes my Lady?" She smiled lightly, "Could you make Shiori a doll?" The wrinkles grew deeper in Kya's face as she smiled, "Yes my dear. Now you get some rest. There are dark circles around your eyes." Kagome nodded and yawned before embracing sleep despite the sunlight that creeped in from the edges of her still black curtain.
As Kya left the room she stumbled upon Isako and Shiori, "She needs her rest. You can wake her up later." Isako bowed with Shiori in her arms. "Kya-sama, is Lady Kagome sick?" Shiori looked extremely worried. "Oh no child! Don't be foolish." Kya waited for the pair to walk down the stairs before following. Her old bones stood sturdily as she made her way to her room.
Kazou had lost his speed, as his wings were still not fully healed, and now was only a foot ahead in the lead. Sesshomaru petted his fur in thought. Kagome licked and bit at his mind. A heavy sigh slowly ran from his mouth. For the first time he felt he might actually miss her, not because of their bond, but because he truly wanted to be with her. It may have been the tiniest fraction of feeling he had ever possessed but it bothered him immensely. He shifted on his cloud uncomfortably.
Kagome awoke in a rush. Sweat trickled down her brow as she jumped from bed. Running to her balcony with one hand over her mouth and the other over her turning stomach, she leaned over the railing. A splatter sounded as her stomach acid and digested food poured down over a servant as Kagome retched. After her lapse, she realized she had thrown up on someone. Sympathy and embarrassment pulled her to the ground. Silently the great Lady wept into her palms.
Days went by and the sun continued to exchange positions with the moon, but did not relieve Inuyasha of his fatigue. Was it that he was growing lazy in seclusion, or was it the land? He had lost his sword, he had no weapon. He lived off boar and squirrel meat, and a slight pudge in his stomach was forming as he brooded. With a leaf-fan in hand, he sat at the shore line. Not one for drawing out plans, he usually just jumped into battle, but this wouldn't work. There he sat without a clue. Suddenly as a gust of wind breezed by he stood alert. He could smell his brother coming fast.
I'm sorry this is not one of the longer chapters but lol I didn't want to tell you guys what happens yet. ). I'm thinking the next chapter will be the last, either that or ch 14 will be the last. I'm so proud of this fanfic. Thank you guys for reading it and loving it!
-Emoragdollx3
