I know it took me forever, but here it is! Hope you all enjoy!
Chapter 12
He made no move to get up or turn around. He looked just as he had, he hadn't aged a day. "I see, so you've come." Inu no Taisho was two inches taller than Sesshomaru. His hair was pulled back into a high ponytail. His bangs parted in the middle. His cheeks had a dark blue ragged stripe from the middle of his eyes to underneath his hair. He looked a lot like Sesshomaru, the same build and shape.
"Did you expect any different?"
His father didn't answer the question. "She's a human, what you hate. There should be no reason you're here."
"You know though, know why I'm here. You've been watching."
"Why the sudden change of heart?"
"It's pointless to ask question you already know the answer to." Sesshomaru's eyes flicked around the room, until they rested on a slumped form behind his father. His eyes widened a fraction of an inch. "You planned all this."
"What if I did? Are you going to kill me?"
"Why are you here? Shouldn't you be with the other deceased souls?"
"In order to watch you and Inuyasha grow up and mature I had to make a deal with Shi (death). I can't let you take her soul, Shi made the specific order. Normally I would just help them pass, but he said to make sure that she stayed. Shi has plans for her."
Sesshomaru was shaking now, his hands clenched into fists. "Father, you know I can't let you keep her." With that he leapt into the air, pulling out Tenseiga. His father had known this would happen and pulled out his own sword. Right before they hit Sesshomaru called out 'Dragon Strike'. Blue lightening erupted from the sword and struck in various places, including Inu no Taisho who stepped back, taking in the force. They kept swinging at each other, each looking like a blur.
Inu no Taisho smirked, and leapt into the air and landed behind Sesshomaru. Sesshomaru whirled around and blocked his attack, and came with one of his own. Sesshomaru knocked his father's sword out of his hands, and threw his own sword.
Inu no Taisho smiled, pleased at the thought that Sesshomaru kept the fight fair. He could have easily kept his sword and have an advantage, but instead he kept it fair. This didn't affect their fighting much, they were still a blur. Fluorescent green flashed here and there, either coming from Inu no Taisho or Sesshomaru.
Inu No Taisho had Sesshomaru pinned, his claws digging into his sons shoulder. Sesshomaru's eyes started to glow red, but then his father released him. His father smiled sadly. "Sesshomaru, I am proud of you and Inuyasha. Each day I watched you grow up; I knew you were heading in the right path." He hugged Sesshomaru and then walked over to Kagome. He regarded her warmly, and then touched her face lightly. A blue light erupted and the only thing left in the room was Kagome and Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru rushed over to her, and looked around. The only evidence that Inu no Taisho was here was the moon necklace that now wrapped around Kagome's neck. Gently he picked her up, and started to the door.
A giant demon appeared, blocking the door. It was about three feet taller than Sesshomaru, and pure black except its eyes which were blood red. It had horns sticking out of its head in a crown, and a dark red aura surrounding it. He looked down at Sesshomaru, and smiled, revealing row upon row of sharp teeth. "Leave the girl and you can pass." It rumbled. Its voice was low and had a 'no argue' sense about it. Sesshomaru didn't let her go; the thought never crossed his mind.
"I can't do that." Sesshomaru said, his voice deadly serious. The demon chuckled. Then lightning-fast shot his clawed hand out to grab Sesshomaru, who leapt left to avoid the hand. The demon ran at Sesshomaru who still held Kagome. He struck quickly and accurately, carefully avoiding Kagome. He hit Sesshomaru in the shoulder, his claws digging in. Sesshomaru steeled himself, and tried to shove his hand through the demon's chest. The demon quickly jumped back, a smile spreading across his face.
The demon disappeared, and Sesshomaru jumped forward barely avoiding the claws from behind. Then the demon appeared in front of Sesshomaru, and grabbed Kagome.
~Kagome~
I was home, lying in my room. My alarm clock was going off, so I quickly turned it off. I quickly sat up in my bed. Buyo was lying at the foot of my bed, and lifted his head lazily. His gold/green eyes studied her lazily before arching his back and stretching. He meowed and then went over to me, saying good morning. I set him aside and crawled out of bed.
The carpeted rug felt foreign to my feet, which caused me to wonder why. I dismissed it, thinking it was just the fading effects of the dream. I walked down the stairs and into the kitchen, where mom was cooking breakfast. "Mom?" I asked hesitantly, unsure if this was a dream. She turned around, a gentle smile on her face.
"Good morning dear!" She exclaimed brightly. "Breakfast will be ready in a minute, why don't you go wake up your brother?" I could only nod and turn around. Everything seemed familiar yet foreign, like this was only a memory. I opened the door to Sota's room and quietly entered. He looked so young and innocent while sleeping. An image came into my mind, of a boy with long with hair pinned to a tree. He had the same look that Sota did. I disregarded it, not sure what it meant.
I gently shook his arm. "Wake up Sota, come on." His eyes fluttered open, revealing his chocolate brown irises.
"Come on Kagome, just five more minutes." He said as he rolled over, turning his back on me.
"Then you're going to miss breakfast, and mom's making your favorite! I guess I'll just feed yours to Buyo." I said, my voice taking on the 'sisterly' tone.
"No!" He said, sitting straight up.
"Then get up silly." I said. I walked out, but then turned around right before I closed the door, and saw him rubbing his eyes sleepily. Quietly I shut the door, a small smile creeping up on my face. Maybe it was all just a dream.
I sat down at the table, a steaming plate of scrambled eggs with sausage set out in front of me. Sota sat next to me, scarfing down his plate. It all seemed so normal, but something kept nagging at me. After I got dressed I grab my backpack and walked out the door, waving goodbye to mom.
As I walked past the well house I saw Sota peeking in there. "Hey, what are you-"
"Nothing." He interrupted.
"You're not supposed to play in there." I said walking over to him.
"I'm not, it's the cat." He said, turning around to peek in there again.
"Did he go down to the well?" I asked, puzzled. I opened the door wider, so I could see, but I only saw the dimly lit room, with the well sitting in the center.
"Buyo!" Sota called out. "I don't know where else he could be."
"So go down." I said, kneeling by him.
"But why do I gotta be the one?" he asked, apprehension in his voice.
"Because you're the one that's looking for him." I said matter of factly. There was a strange noise coming from the well, and Sota jumped behind me.
"Something's down there!" He said, fear in his voice.
"Uh ya, the cat." I said, trying to calm him down. I stood up, and descended down the creaky stairs. That sound, from inside the well, I thought. Then I screamed as something rubbed up against my leg. I quickly glanced down and saw Buyo, purring and rubbing up against my leg.
"Buyo." Sota said, relieved. I picked up Buyo, examining him. "You make fun of me because I'm scared, and then you're all bleeheeeh." Sota said mockingly, trying to imitate my scream.
"Oh, look who's talking Mr. WhydoIhavetogo?" I shot back, while turning to face him.
Sota's face changed from bored to scared, and he quickly stood up. "S-Sis behind you!" He said pointing, as a bright light came from the well. The top exploded off of it and white tentacles came out. I stood in horror, unable to move. They grabbed me and pulled me in. I let go of Buyo, and he leapt out of my arms. I extended a hand to try to grab something, but only caught air. "What's going on?" I heard Sota yell. But then everything disappeared and I was in utter blackness.
In the distance I saw a man walking away. He was tall with dark black hair, and was wearing a dark blue business suit. I ran towards him, calling out dad. He turned around, and before I could touch him he disappeared. Now I was alone in the dark, with nothing but my mind. Tears streamed down my cheeks, I haven't seen my father since he left right after Sota was born. Floods of memories came into my head, and my whole life replayed before my eyes.
"I'm really dead." I said, my voice breaking. A part of me wasn't surprised, another part of me wanted to see everyone again.
~Sesshomaru~
The demon jumped back, tearing Kagome from Sesshomaru's arms. Sesshomaru growled, deep in his throat. His eyes started to glow red, and a whipping wind started to swirl around him. The demon holding Kagome, just watched with a gleam in his eyes as Sesshomaru transformed.
Sesshomaru attacked with a vengeance, fast and furious. The fight was mostly a blur. Finally Sesshomaru sunk his fangs into the demon's neck. The demon cried out in shock, and dropped Kagome. Sesshomaru quickly let the demon go, which was about to claw him, and caught Kagome. The demon clutched its bleeding neck, and glared at Sesshomaru who was back in his human form holding Kagome.
"Shi will not be pleased." He said, his voice angry.
"I do not care, now I will be leaving. Sesshomaru walked out the door, which slammed shut behind him.
The demon walked into the dark room. Candles were dimly lighting the room, casting shadows everywhere. The demon, still holding his wounded neck, kneeled down before the throne. A tall figure sat in the throne, wearing spiky armor which matched his black spiky hair. His eyes were pure black, the white part included. "Shi, I am ashamed to admit that Sesshomaru has taken Kagome." He regarded the demon silently, and then dismissed him.
"We will see how this turns out." He said, a smirk appearing on his dark face. He snapped his fingers and a female demon quickly brought him an oval mirror. She set it up in front of him, and it showed the image of Sesshomaru jumping out of a portal and into the mortal world while holding Kagome's soul. "After all, I will have Kagome in the end." He said, his voice full of confidence.
~Kagome~
The darkness changed to a room, in it was two females. One had very long grey hair, tied back like Kaede usually has hers. She looked slightly younger than Kaede, but not by much. She had clear blue eyes, and looked like me. The other was younger, about 30, and looked like an older version of Kikyo. Her ink black hair was to her shoulders, in gentle waves. "Kagome, it's nice to meet you." Said the older female. "I am Ame, and this is my daughter Kaiko" Kaiko smiled warmly, and hugged Kagome.
"I hope my reincarnation wasn't too mean to you." Kaiko said.
"Where am I?" I asked, this all was very weird.
"This is the confrontation, to clear things up before you move on." Said Ame.
"So I am dead." I said, my voice a whisper. "I'm not going to get to see everyone one last time."
"We can tell you how they are." Ame and Kaiko said in unison. I nodded eagerly.
"Sango is married and pregnant." Ame said. "Miroku is a very happy."
"Shippo is with Rin and Kohaku, who are living with Sango and Miroku." Kaiko said. A smile crept on my face, everything seemed so peaceful.
"Inuyasha is married to Kikyo; they live in a house on the edge of Edo." Ame said.
"Your brother is going into junior high, and your mother is happy. Your granddad has started studying to learn more about history." Said Kaiko.
"Sounds like Granddad." I said, my voice shaky. Tears slid down my cheeks, but they were happy tears. After a moment's pause, I asked the question that had been on my mind. "What about Sesshomaru?"
"He's trying to save you." Ame said quietly. "He is quite the man, and reminds me of my Takuya."
I was visibly shaking now, my hands clenched into fists.
~Sesshomaru~
The castle loomed in front of Sesshomaru. He landed without a sound, and ran towards the door. The guards saw him coming and quickly opened the door; each had a surprised face on them. He raced through the halls, until he was in front of his mother's bedroom door. He opened it and entered the room. His mother was brushing Kagome's hair, which she put into a loose ponytail. When she looked up to see Sesshomaru, holding Kagome's soul, she nodded as she stepped back.
She had put Kagome in a simple Silver and midnight blue Kimono. Her pale face looked peaceful, like she was dreaming, not the face of someone who was dead. He laid the soul down on her lifeless body, and watched it sink into her. The color slowly returned to her, making her look alive. The warmth started to return as well. Slowly her chest started to rise and fall, signaling that she was breathing.
Her brown eyes fluttered open, searching the room. Then they rested on Sesshomaru's golden eyes. A small smile played on her lips, as tears started falling down her face. She hugged Sesshomaru tightly, burying her face in his chest. Sesshomaru returned the embrace, wrapping his arms around her.
~Kagome~
Ame was talking about reincarnations, and then the room started to fade. Ame looked at her, first in surprise, and then her expression turned to delight. Kaiko had tears in her eyes. "It was nice to meet you!" Kaiko said, a huge smile on her face. Then everything went black, and I heard the steady pulse of my heart. I opened my eyes, and found I was in someone's bedroom. I looked around, until I found Sesshomaru. I smiled, tears falling down. I hugged Sesshomaru, happy that I can see him again. I buried my face into his chest. His arms went around me.
When I finally pulled away, I saw that another person was in the room. She had long silver hair like Sesshomaru. She had a dark purple crescent moon in the middle of her forehead like Sesshomaru as well, which meant that this was his mother. She smiled warmly, examining me. "It's a pleasure to meet you Kagome. It's good to see Sesshomaru not worried and tense."
We left the next day, after his mother's insistence that we stay a night. She was a charming woman, and reminded me so much of Sesshomaru. She was kind, and seemed to like to play hostess. We left with promises that we would visit.
