The White Rose Bled Crimson

~ Chapter Twelve ~

Away , Away , From Home

By Inuyashas Youkai

~Following a unsure , narrow path..~

Souta had since slowed down some , once a great distance away had been granted by their speed , but only the other three knew that if it was anything hinting to the powerful will of Naraku , they would be in serious trouble , especially if somehow it was Kagome they were after . Sango attempted to sooth Kagome's fears hidden well underneath a blank facod ,as though she continued to stare outside of the window . Shippo, thankfully had fallen asleep a hour ago ,and from the looks of things their travels wouldn't end anytime soon, certainly if what they feared were so. Sango , began to drift off herself if it weren't the terrified gasp which came from the miko herself in the backseat..

"Kagome?" the slayer worriedly asked , but the violent shake of her head was her only answer with tears abruptly crashing , upon their fall down her cheeks.

~A Horror , Once Forgotten~

"Kukukukukukuku.. Miko, it has been along time, and how unfair it was to make me worry.. " The beasts voice slithered down with her earlobes, but by the appearance of those who accompanied her, Kagome was the only one to hear it , followed a piercing gasp ,as though she was in great pain.

'What , surprised ? How could I not once learning the truth about your existence , and I assure you , Kagome , you are much more valuable to me than Kikyo was, or that your hanyou stands by for his life mate..'

'What are you talking about Naraku , and give me one good reason that I should believe anything that you say !'

' You shall discover in time, for the time we meet comes soon enough , and way past due it's time.. I'll be waiting ..'

"Kagome ! " A worried Sango shook away the painful hold that Naraku had previously held ..

"What ?" Kagome responded dazedly, as she rubbed to clear the fuzziness from her visions.

"Are you alright ?"

"I...I don't know.." Kagome whispered , while leaning back against the seat , with her eyes closed .

The phone began to vibrate on the waist of Souta's pants while he continued to drive , and because he couldn't answer it , as well as not knowing if he should , the younger boy asked the slayer next to him to decide..

"Miss Sango, would you mind either pressing the red button to shut my phone off , or answer it , its driving me nuts that I didn't change the annoying ringtone.."Souta asked in a way that reminded her of her little brother Kohaku , with tears in her eyes , then cleared her throat before grabbing the phone to answer, but once she had a piercing shrill met each of their ears.

"Damn Fucker ! I 'd like to shove this thing up his ass for doing that shit .. I mean isn't Naraku a bit old for prank calls ..?" Sango said while throwing the phone , and then leaning back to confortingly pat Kagome's leg , seeing as the sound hurt her oversensitive ears, causing her to growl.

Although , Naraku's taunt wasn't spoken , but somehow by a way of unknown means it wasn't unsaid for images of that of something painful lingered within their wake , and it was of her Inuyasha, as well as a woman that wasn't her. Even after his connection with her was severed at least within speaking , it continued to torture with such torment until something finally broke.

A short time after the first , the phone did ring once again , and this time Sango did yell her retort to the games that were being played, but one receiving her wrath was not Naraku , but turned out to be another.

"Slayer , I would insist that you don't use that tone with me , or accuse me of such unproductive use of my time . "

"Sesshomeru..?"Sango gasped .

"Indeed ..Is the Miko with you ?" the youkai questioned.

"Ah.. " Sango sputtered , as she came upon a sight, she wouldn't have foreseen in the time she's known Kagome, as her thundering snarl had immediately shaken the occupants of the vehicle , and gave proof to what had indeed occurred.

Kagome had transformed .

Snarling , and growling in its demand to be released , away from whatever was causing such pain. With eyes bleeding a crimson hue , and brushes of purple streaks etching themselves upon her face , fangs elongating to poke out cutely from her lips; if it was any other circumstances the slayer would've giggled, lastly her claws protruded quickly from her fingertips , as the enraged demoness poised to attack if her escape wasn't observed soon enough .

"Slayer, is she , or is she not with you .." The Youkai lord voiced again impatiently, but once hearing the vicious sounds within the background he knew such was true , and on a dangerous path indeed , for they reminded him of his brothers similar affliction ,so long ago when they had last seen the miko.

"Yes , she's here , but .. "Sango stuttered in a panting whisper ..

"I know ..Where are you , now?"

"Grrrrrrrrr" Kagome's demon demanded , as the link between that of herself , and her mate was severed , by the demoness herself ..

"Ahh, -" Sango stumbled over the words within her head before the receiver was thrown from her hand , and flew out the passenger window.

~ On The Other Side ~

Suddenly feeling a chill , ultimately making one's blood grow cold once the act had been made , Inuyasha cursed before looking at his brother with the same amber eyes with the start of it's blood to take over , and containing a expression of extreme pain .

"Kagome..?" The hanyou chokingly gasped..

"Hold yourself together , and go back to your wife .. I will take care of this Otouto, this is something that you shouldn't need to see , just know that it will be taken care of by morning either way. "

" No."

"What do mean ? No."

" I mean I won't leave her , not now , not ever ! She's mine !"

"She's not your mate anymore , you know yourself as I do that the beast within severed the link , and I will not have two blood lusting demons about , because of it ,and you know it will happen . My appologies , brother .. But if she can't be brought back to herself , the miko must be destroyed .."

"No ! Dammit , hell no will I allow you to destroy her , and my pup inside of her , Damn you !"

"I make no promises , dear brother .. What needs to be done will be done .. I 'am sorry .. Such power will not make it in Naraku's hands ..As it stands your miko is a danger to herself , your pup, and to Sango , as well as her younger brother .. To you also .Do you wish to take that risk , because what you are feeling will only grow more severe as time passes ..The miko , as I understand it is too far gone , within a short period of time, and something rather drastic must've triggered it , to not only bring about the beast within, but to separate her from the others as well.."

"Naraku , Ya damn fucking bastard , I will kill you !"

"My thoughts as well ,but can you tell me of anything he could of used to bring about a reaction such as this .."

"My wife !" the hanyou violently spat

"Exactly .. Therefore any attempt on your part , to stop her will be... Ignored. So your place should no longer be within the realm of trying , you must leave it to me , Inuyasha . "

"My place is with her , no exceptions . She will not be alone !" Inuyasha sneered .

"It's your death , Inuyasha , but I must remind you not to be foolish in this , Kagome is no longer the miko , but a ravaging beast who will stop at nothing than to either kill, or be killed.." Sesshomeru whispered before parting , before the distraut hanyou was quickly made to gain speed hotly on his tail..

~ The Darkness Seeking To Prevail~

Kagome felt dizzy , with the wave of pain , attaching itself to the maddening anger that was brewing inside her from reasons unknown , and behind the snarling growls , as well as the bloodied sight that was gained within her gaze , the miko felt paralyzed inside her own body. She heard Sango tried to call her back to speak for herself but the ensnaring darkening was pulling her strongly , deeper towards a cold unknown, carrying the sudden craving for blood , and one that was only getting stronger as time passed..

" Such pain, much hatred .. First it was Kikyo , now this .. You were never good enough for him , as you will be for us ..Come , join us , and we'll take it all away .."A taunting, creepy adolescent's voice rang true inside the beast's head.

"Grrrrrrrrrrr!" The demonesse's form shook as it fought between itself , almost as if it was confused on which direction to turn , as she repeatedly banged her skull into the side door ..

"Kagome stop please !"Sango screamed out pleads , as it had suddenly awoken Shippo, but it couldn't be helped , she had to be stopped before the bloody injuries became dire..

Although , the car moved forward to their location, Sango , and Shippo pleaded with her to return to them , as Souta drove , but when a stoplight made them pause , The beast within their friend saw it as a opportunity ..

A means for escape ...

The demoness then busted the glass held inside for the side rear window , and the leapt out of it , and away ..

"Kagome ! Wait !"

TBC...