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Chapter 12

Kagome entered quietly the comfortable home the Priestess Kaede. She had hoped that she would go unnoticed, but unfortunately Kaede was settled near the fire pit making a pot of tea.

"Did ye enjoy last night? I noticed you were gone early this morning and went to look for you. I found you and the half demon sleeping in the meadow. Do I need to remind that ye must be patient if you want your wounds to heal?" Priestess Kaede said as turned from her seated position towards Kagome.

"Please forgive my Priestess Kaede. I had to see him and make sure he was okay. I had not seen him since the incident with the snake demon."

Kaede couldn't help but be curious of Kagome. What would a human be concerned with from a half demon. "Tell me," Kaede said. "What relations does the half demon have to you?"

Kagome opened her mouth as if she was going to speak but no words came out. Infact, Kagome wasn't sure what kind of relationship existed between her and Inuyasha. They trusted each other, and Inuyasha kissed her on her forehead, but was there something more?

"It's alright child if you cannot answer the question. Let me redress your wounds. Your bandages must be soaked in blood."

Kagome nodded and seated herself on the floor. She undid her kimono top revealing the bandages on her side that covered her wound. Kaede undid Kagome's bandages carefully in order to avoid any further damage. Suddenly, Kaede dropped her hands. Kagome looked at unsure of why Kaede had stopped.

"The wound has…healed." Kaede muttered.

Kagome could sense the unease in her voice. Kagome's eyebrows shot up in surprise. Kagome felt a moment of panic. How could she have healed herself and so quickly for such a deep wound? Kagome tilted her head to where the wound was expected to be. Indeed, the skin was healed.

Keade quickly stood up and headed for the entrance to the hut. "Follow me child after you have redressed," Kaede said before exiting the hut.

Without hesitation Kagome did as she was told and followed Kaede outside. Kaede stood at the tree line. Kagome approached her concerned. She did not know the priestess' intentions. Kaede held a bow and arrow in her left hand.

"I do not understand Priestess Kaede." Kagome said with confusion.

"Aim the bow at the tree." Kaede simply said.

Kagome gulped. The tome of Kaede's voice indicated that she was giving a direct order that wasn't optional. Kagome nodded as Keade handed the bow to her. Kagome sighed and then turned. She walked back until she was a few yards away. Kagome knew that something wasn't right which made her nervous. Kagome raised the bow so that her arms were in line with her shoulders. Kagome pulled the bowstring back and aimed for her target.

'Such form is so familiar to…No, she can't be.' The priestess thought to herself.

Kagome breathed in and released the arrow with great force. It struck the tree dead center. Kagome looked at Keade but was surprised by her expression. Why was she frowning? It seemed like Keade was in a trance or as if she was expecting something.

"Is there something I did wrong?" Kagome voice was shaky because she did not know what more could she have done.

"No child. I just needed to see something my dear child. Why don't we return to the hut where ye can get a good meal? You probably haven't eaten since last night."

"Alright…" Kagome agreed.

'What are you Kagome?' Keade thought to herself.

LEMON WARNING AKINA/ONIGUMO

"My queen, it is a pleasure for you to grace me with your presence." Lord Onigumo said as he bowed to Queen Akina.

"I have been meaning to talk to you Lord Onigumo."

"My ears belong to you your highness." Lord Onigumo smiled. He approached the queen steadily.

"It's been nearly two weeks since my daughter's disappearance. At this rate she will never be found. With all of this stress the healer has informed me that my illness has worsened. That is why I have come here to talk to you. You have been my friend for many years. Should I be doubling the troops? Should I give a reward for my daughter's recovery?"

"I don't think any of those ideas would be necessary." Lord Onigumo whispered as he stroked Queen Akina's cheek.

Lord Onigumo leaned forward and kissed Akina passionately on the lips. Onigumo wrapped his arm securely around the queen's form. He gently picked her up bridal style and placed her down on the soft futon and then climbed on top of her.

Queen Akina looked up at Lord Onigumo and smiled. She reached up and undid his kimono top revealing his bare chest. She pulled it off and threw it across the room. She raised her head brushing Onigumo's thin lips with hers. Not breaking away from the kiss, Onigumo removed the obi Akina was wearing. The lord began trailing kisses down her jaw line. Then he kissed her neck, followed by her chest, stomach, and then thigh. As Onigumo kissed her thigh, he gently removed the queen's sandals.

Queen Akina moaned as Lord Onigumo pleasured her body from head to toe. Onigumo then returned to Akina's breast cupping one than the other. Akina arched her back at Onigumo's touch. AKina wrapped her arms around Onigumo's neck not wanting him to stop. Lord Onigumo undid the queen's kimono revealing her breast. He threw the garment into the pile with other clothes that had been discarded previously. Akina was completely bare before Onigumo.

"This isn't right." Queen Akina whispered.

"What's…not…right? I can tell that you miss your husband's touch. Allow me to make love to your body. What is so wrong with two people pleasuring themselves?" Onigumo said in between kisses.

"If Lord Kane was to find out about our affair then that could risk your lordship." Akina reached for his obi and untied it. She slid down his pants and then his boxers. AKina could feel Onigumo's erect manhood rubbing against her thigh. Onigumo rubbed his hand gently against Akina's pearl. Akina gasped in pleasure as the lord slipped a digit into her womanhood. After a few trusts he removed his finger and positioned himself to enter her.

Onigumo thrust into her hearing the cries of pleasure. Akina's hips bucked up allowing him to thrust into her deeper. Lord Onigumo's pace quickened with each thrust into her. Akina's moans became pants. Sweat drops ran down Onigumo as he pumped himself into Akina's wet core.

Thrusting once more, Onigumo spilled his seed into Akina moaning in pleasure. At the same time Akina yelled as she climaxed, feeling her walls contract. Lord Onigumo collapsed on top of the queen's breast listening to her accelerated heartbeat. Both of them were panting hard and sweating.

Queen Akina pushed Onigumo away. She scrambled to her feet not caring of her nakedness. "I'm afraid we cannot do this anymore! I…I…feel like I'm betraying my husband!" Akina stumbled on her words but anyone could hear the enraged tone in her voice. She refused to look at Onigumo because of the disgust in herself.

"Do you not remember what Kanaye did to you before you two married? He started a war with the Taisho Kingdom over a woman he claimed to be in love with."

Akina's breath left her chest. She felt the anger fading, but it was replaced with pain. Memories that she had cast away a long time ago resurfaced.

"That is not true Lord Onigumo," Queen Akina denied. "That war was because of the Shikon no Tama."

"How many times have you told yourself that? The Shikon no Tama has been equally shared among our kingdoms for years. Why would Kanaye engage in war over it? The Shikon no Tama is safely guarded in this castle. No demon would risk his life to try to steal it unless he wants to choke on his blood." Lord Onigumo questioned.

"That's not the case anymore…"

"What do you mean my queen?" Lord Onigumo quickly stood to his feet and before Queen Akina. Onigumo focused on the queen and awaited his answer.

"It has come to my attention that the jewel is missing. The only one who could've gotten their hands on it is…Kagome." Queen Akina turned her head to meet the eyes of Lord Onigumo.

'That bitch!'

Kagome fluttered her dark lashes until finally she opened her eyes. Kagome smiled as she felt Inuyasha's arms wrapped around her small waist, warm and protective, sleeping soundly. Kagome sat up and released a soft yawn as she stretched the muscles in her body.

"Wait, where am I?"

Kagome realized she was not in the tree she and Inuyasha had fallen asleep in, but in a bedroom of some sort. Kagome realized that she was lying in bed carved from the wood of a Honey Oak tree. The room was dark except for the moonlight that peered through the silk curtains that blew in the wind because the door to the balcony was open. Kagome gently moved Inuyasha's arms from around her. She slowly and quietly pulled back the silk sheets, swung her legs around the side of the bed, and stood up. She was careful not to wake Inuyasha from his sleep.

Kagome looked down and realized she was wearing a traditional Japanese night gown. The princess then looked at her surroundings. The room had high ceilings and wooden floors. There were several antique paintings and sculptures scattered amongst the room. Kagome turned back to the bed where Inuyasha was. She noticed a carving on the center of the bed frame that captivated her. Carved into the wood was a crescent moon with a diamond in the center of it.

Kagome shivered as the cold, night air entered the room. She approached the balcony and stared out into the night. Kagome could hear the sound of grass fields blowing in the wind. Confused, Kagome walked out to the balcony and looked over the banister. She gasped at what she saw.

"Kagome?"

Kagome spun her head quickly toward the familiar voice. A tired Inuyasha sat his head up looking directly at Kagome.

"Where's the beach?" Kagome asked in a picked tone. 'This is not home!' Kagome thought to himself.

"What are you talking about?" Inuyasha said as he whipped the sleep from his eyes.

"It's…nothing." Kagome said softly.

"I'm going back to sleep."

Kagome nodded and then turned back to the field. She jumped as there was a man now standing in the field. However, something about this man told her that she should not fear him. This man was familiar. His raven-colored, short hair, his tall frame, his blue eyes, even his clothes, Kagome knew this man. There was no uncertainty in her mind of who this person was.

"Father? Is…Is that you?" Kagome said softly.

The man did not respond. He simply stared at Kagome. Kagome grew frustrated because the man did not respond.

"Father, is that you?" Kagome repeated but yelled this time. She could not control the tears pouring from her eyes.

"Why? Why did you leave mother and Souta?" Kagome continued. "Why did you leave ME? I'm so lost. I need you more than ever and you're not here! Are you listening?" The man was still silent and still. Kagome felt as if her action were pointless.

"My daughter," the man spoke.

Kagome gasped when she heard his voice, her father. She would recognize that voice anywhere. After ten years, he was finally there and standing before her.

"Who are you?" the man spoke once more.

Kagome wasn't quite sure what he was asking. "What do you mean?" Kagome said with unease in her voice.

"WHO ARE YOU?"

Kagome sprung up from her sleep gasping for air. She closed her eyes and forced herself to calm down. The dream continued to replay in her mind no matter how much she tried to forget it. Kagome was glad to back in the tree that her and Inuyasha had fallen asleep in. It was still night.

"Kagome…Kagome…are you alright?" Inuyasha panicked.

Kagome took a deep breath. After she was in complete control of her emotions she told Inuyasha the dream she just had. "I just didn't understand what he was talking about." Kagome sniffled.

Inuyasha comforted Kagome by rubbing her back smoothly. "Go ask Priestess Kaede tomorrow morning. I'm sure she'll have an answer." There was a brief silence between the two of them as Kagome calmed down. "Kagome, you never told me you had purification powers."

Kagome turned her head to face Inuyasha. Inuyasha held of the right sleeve showing that almost half of the sleeve was burned away.

"I'm glad you woke up when you did. I was trying for a couple of minutes to wake you up when I realized you were exerting your powers. If you were sleep for a little bit longer you could've possibly purified me all together." Inuyasha said.

"I'm…I'm so sorry!" Kagome stumbled on her words. She knew that she had purification powers but she had rarely used them in this way.

"Don't worry Kagome," Inuyasha said as he pulled Kagome back to his chest. Kagome snuggled into his warmth. "I can always get it fixed. It's the cloth of the fire rat, so it's easy to repair."

"Inuyasha, just hold me. I feel safe when I'm with you." Kagome said softly.

"If you start to have that dream again I'll be right here. I'm not going anywhere."

A/N: Sorry it took so long to update. College is time consuming. I will get better at updating on a regular basis. Thank you for reading my stories. I want to know if there's any good artist out there who would be willing to draw pictures based on this fanfiction? Comment please and keep reading!