Justice Demon Style
Mark and Hojo both knew if they didn't escape and succeed they would die in a very cruel way. Now that they have crossed Sesshomaru he would never stop until either they or he was dead. While everyone was sound asleep upstairs much was happening far below their very beds. Marks bloody hands started glowing a bright fire red as he grabbed onto of the bars around the lock of his cell.
After a few minutes the bars heated up and started glowing as the metal soften. After awhile of heating the bars and pushing on the door with his shoulder, Mark's cell door pushed open. Quickly moving to Hojo's cell he repeated his actions and soon both were freed from their cells.
Without speaking the two slipped through the door only to find a guard. Taking the guard by surprise he was quickly subdued by the two. Before he was able to make a sound of warning Hojo grabbed the knife from the guards side cutting his throat with his own blade. His body fell lifelessly to the floor as Mark released him. With a quick nod of Hojo's head they were on the move again.
Without making a sound the pair moved up the stairs. Soon the air started to clear and it no longer smelled old and damp but instead that of crisp clean night air. Reaching the top Mark cracked the door and found no one in sight. Hojo rolled his eyes at Sesshomaru's stupidity thinking he would be unable to escape from his pathetic excuse of a dungeon.
Slipping into a bedroom they found it empty. In a hushed conversation they agree to search out real weapons and meet back in the room asap. To accomplish their goal since their being free would be unexpected. The taking of the most powerful Miko and the death of the great Lord Sesshomaru. Unknown to anyone but Hojo and Mark it was more than revenge or his obsession for Kagome that drove Hojo in his quest.
Long ago when Naraku was killed the family became curse for Naraku / Onigumo's evil blood thirsty ways. The family had come to believe that when the curse was broken the family would receive all of the powers of Naraku. But there was still a chance they would become human once again. He hoped it would be the first. If the curse was not broken by his next birthday however he would die as the result of his own failure, ending his bloodline.
Only by the death of the Great Dog Demon and the mating of a certain powerful Miko could the curse be broken. Over hundreds of years of searching Hojo and his family had not been able to found the right Miko. Many Miko's died because of it. Now in the Modern Era the arts of a true Miko and their powers had vanished, all but Kagome.
After listening to her families conversations of the well and watching her closely he realized it was Kagome the witch who cursed them was speaking of. The Miko who bends time and holds the power of two worlds. At one time he had thought of killing her to stop the death of Naraku but he realized by doing so he would change history.
With not knowing what would be the results of doing either, he couldn't take the chance. So instead he decided on a different course of action. He had not counted on Sesshomaru coming back as competition for Kagome's attention. With his plan spoiled he decided he would have to do it by force.
As Mark and Hojo left the room they each went in different directions. After 20 minutes of searching Mark had not found anything but sleeping people and empty rooms. In his aggravation he decided to return to the room, hoping Hojo had more luck than he did. Entering the room Mark froze to the feeling of the cold metal of a sword at his throat. He was pleased to see Hojo already there with weapons. Handing Mark a sword and a sectional staff, they waited for their chance to take Kagome once again.
A couple hours before daylight Kagome woke to the feeling of a warm body wrapped around hers. Opening her eyes she smiled when she saw long white hair laying over Sesshomaru's shoulders. Pulling a small lock of his hair to her nose she inhaled his scent as she rubbed the silky soft strains over her face. The scent of pine and fresh rain filled her senses.
As much as she didn't want the moment to end, mother natures call wouldn't allow her to remain. Lifting his arm she slowly rolled to the other side of the bed. Seeing he was still sleeping she proceeded to the bathroom. Now that she had gotten some rest she was feeling much better. Since it was still dark outside she decided to return to her bed.
Sesshomaru rolled to his side, wrapping both arms around her and pulled her body snugly to his. She could feel a light vibration coming from his chest as he softly growled in contentment. When Sesshomaru felt Kagome's lips softly make contact with his cool skin, he slightly grin. He relished the feeling and he tried to memorize the moment as if it would never happen again.
" You should rest." He whispered as he looked down at her. Even though he was telling her to sleep, that was the last thing on his mind. Over hundreds of years he had dreamt and fantasized of being with her. Of all the things he could do to give her pleasure. How it would feel to be deep within her as she withered under him and moaned out his name.
Having her so close was almost more than he could take. Her natural Jasmine and lightening scent was laced with arousal. As her scent filled his senses Sesshomaru's body cried out and his lower regions started growing. Hard as he tried he was unable to stop his body from showing proof of his own needs, wants and thoughts.
He gently removed the lose hair away from her face and traced the natural curves of her elven shaped ears. He didn't want to rush her into something she may not be ready for. The caressing of her sensitive ears sent sensations through her body like soft shock waves. It seemed each time she was touched by him, he was able to provoke new sensations in her she had not felt before.
Her touch made his flesh tingle as she explored his muscular chest, neck and shoulder. He closed his eyes letting her do as she wished. He softly whispered her name only to be silenced by her fingers over his lips. He watched as she leaned her face into his neck. Her warm breath flow over his cool skin as she whispered.
" Sesshomaru release me from my painful prison." She said as she softly pushed her hips forward making contact with his. Her lips teased his neck and shoulder as she left a small line of baby kisses. She felt his body freeze and she wondered why.
Hearing her request for the second time and feeling her shapely hips press against his hardened member. Sesshomaru had to fight his instincts to take her while trying to keep a rationale mind. " Are you sure that is truly your wish? All of whom you meet will know you are my mate and the Lady Of The West. Once it is done it can not be changed. You will be mine for eternity." His breath stilled as he waited for her to answer.
Her leg seductively rubbed over his and she pulled him closer. Even though she didn't say a word he knew what her answer was. He didn't resist what she wanted him to do. He couldn't, even if he had wanted to. Leaning up he cupped her cheek. " I love you Kagome. I have for a very long time." He said low and soft while looking into her eyes.
" I love you too Sesshomaru. I.. I cared before I ever gave you the ring. I was just to afraid to admit it, even to myself." Long ago Shippo had told him that Kagome cared about him. When he asked him how he knew this. Shippo only smiled and said Kagome's eyes would shine when he came around. It was Shippo's words and his own hope that had kept him going through the long years he had waited.
Unknown to anyone inside their rooms two dark figures silently crept through the halls of the Tashio Estate. Hojo growled inward when they found the room Sesshomaru and Kagome were in. After hearing their conversation Hojo knew he couldn't wait any longer. Knowing she would never be his no matter what, Hojo sighed and motioned for Mark to follow him.
Now his only goal was to do whatever it took to brake the curse. He knew of only one thing that Kagome would never allow harm to come to. Slipping down the hall Mark and Hojo opened the door and quietly entered into the room. Looking down at Sota's sleeping form, Hojo felt no guilt about using her weakness for her brother against her.
Kagome and Sesshomaru's lips meet in a soft embrace. As their kiss deepened a blood curdling scream was heard as it echoed through the halls. Kagome recognized the scream as that of her little brother. " Sota!" She screamed as she was jumping out of bed. Without even grabbing anything to cover her night clothes she ran out of her room and down the hall where he was suppose to be sleeping.
Before she could reach the door she was grabbed from behind by Sesshomaru. " You must not enter." He said as he pulled Kagome to his chest. By now every guest in the house was standing in the hall near the room. Each demon knew that Sota was not alone inside his room. Turning around Sesshomaru saw the tracker. " Protect my mate." Kagome's face turned a bright red.
The sounds of Sota crying could be heard. The scent of fear permeated through the closed door filling the hall. As Kagome tried to calm her panicked family the assassin slipped next to the door along the wall. They watched as he vanished and his clothing fell to the floor.
Sesshomaru's eyes darted to Inuyasha. Words were not needed as Inuyasha grabbed Kikyo around the waist and vanished down the hall. Kikyo held on tight as everything around them blurred. " Inuyasha where are we going?" The idea Inuyasha would run away at a time like this confused Kikyo. It wasn't normal knowing the way Inuyasha enjoyed fighting and conflicts.
" Sesshomaru needs his sword and I can't touch it." He said as he was slowing down. Now it made since to her. Entering Sesshomaru's hidden room Kikyo quickly grabbed the swords and they headed back toward the others. Upon their return Inuyasha almost laughed when he saw how much trouble the highly trained demon were having controlling Kagome.
He was glad for a change it wasn't him who had to fight her. He was never able to win a battle against her due to the word from hell she would always use against him. To Inuyasha that word coming from her mouth was something he feared even more than he had Naraku. Inuyasha and Kikyo took control over Kagome's panicking mother and grandfather. When the door to the room opened everyone stilled their movements.
Staring through the doorway of the dark room Sesshomaru could only see the out lines of the dark figures within. " I will trade the boy for Kagome." Soat's mother and grandfather's eyes went wide and they gasp when they recognized the voice coming from the room.
" Kagome what is going on? Why Is Hojo here and doing this? What is happening?" Their mother made no attempts to hide any of the fear she felt. Kagome knew she had to give her mother an answer especially after looking at her fear filled face.
" Mom you know how he has always been obsessed with me. Even in grade school." She turned and looked back to the door and spoke again. " I guess the idea of me being happy and with someone else just pissed him off." She said as she narrowed her eyes at the dark room.
" Hurry up or he will get what that worthless guard got. A brand new smile ear to ear." The tone of his voice was changing and they knew he was getting upset. Sesshomaru was sure Hojo or Mark was holding a sword to Sota's throat.
Kagome knew in order to do anything they first needed to get into the room. She couldn't just stand there and do nothing. Everyone but her mother and grandfather knew Hojo meant what he said. Kagome turned her back to the door and faced Sesshomaru.
Kagome mouthed " give me 2 minutes." Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at her. He didn't know what she thought she was doing but he damned well didn't like it. He softly shook his head no. She looked at him with pleading eyes as she spoke. "Sesshomaru please let me do this. Even though the room is covered in darkness and full of shadows we all know who is in there."
She spoke loud enough she was sure the assassin who turns out was a shadow demon could hear her. When she said the words covered in darkness and shadows she raised an eyebrow. Looking at the door he saw the transparent shadow demon that was hugging the wall and understood what she was hoping to do. " very well mate. I hope you understand what you are doing." Sesshomaru replied as he looked back at her face. They heard a loud growl come from the room. Then the sound of Sota as he cried out in fear.
Her mother grabbed Kagome's arms. " Kagome no you can't!"
" Mom Hojo is the one who had me kidnapped. I have to do this. He isn't going to kill me but he will Sota. Trust me." Before her mother could protest any more Kagome quickly turned away. Stopping at the door she called out. " Let him go Hojo. You have my word I'll come in."
" You think I'm stupid? I'll let him go as soon as you step inside the doorway." They could all tell he wasn't happy with the sarcasm that was in his voice. Kagome leaned against the door frame giving the assassin his chance to get behind her. Stepping just inside the doorway the assassin took his chance and slipped into the darkness of the room.
Sesshomaru and Inuyasha let out a breath they were holding when the darkened form slipped from behind Kagome and nothing was said. Sesshomaru saw Kagome sightly jump as she was grabbed and Sota was pushed from the room. The door slammed closed and a laugh could be heard from the room.
Everyone strained their ears trying to hear what was being said behind the closed door. Sesshomaru started signaling Inuyasha what to do then he vanished out of the hall window. Watching their watches time seemed to stop as they waited giving Kagome the two minutes she asked for.
Kikyo took Sota his mother and grandfather to a safe distance. Inuyasha stood next to the door with Tetsusaiga ready to fight. Sesshomaru floated on his cloud just outside the window, Tokijin gripped in his hand. With each passing second what was being heard from inside the room added to his anger and his eyes started to turn red. He had to fight his demon side incressingly more to keep his word.
She felt the cold chill as the assassin slipped behind her and hugged to her form. Stepping forward she moved to the side placing as much darkness as she could to her back. Feeling the cold slip away, she watched Hojo and Mark. She knew he plan had worked so far when Mark pushed Sota out of the door and nothing was said about the other presences in the room.
Hojo grabbed Kagome pulling her flush to his chest and grinned. Kagome only narrowed her eyes at him. " Hojo why are you doing this? You know I don't want to be with you. I never have." Instead of answering her Hojo laughed.
" You have no choice in the matter my pet. You will be my mate whether you want to or not." He said as he pushed her against the wall. Kagome jerked off her bracelet.
" Get off me!" She screamed as she sent a powerful wave of energy through her hands and straight into Hojo's chest. Feeling her Miko energy Sesshomaru broke through the window while Hojo's body was flying through the air. As soon as he hit Sesshomaru was there with a sword to his throat. Hojo quickly raise his sword enough he jabbed it backwards cutting deep into Sesshomaru's side.
Turning on the lights Kagome quickly went to her family to make sure Sota was unharmed and she would not be in Sesshomaru's way. It was not her place to face Hojo. That was something that only her mate was allowed to do. As her soon to be mate only Sesshomaru was allowed to defend her.
Inuyasha was coming through the door as Mark turned to the noise. With lightning speed he drew his weapon slicing the air in front of Inuyasha. As Inuyasha jerked back he could feel the air move off of the sword. The sound of metal clashing with metal echoed through out the Estate.
Mark kicked Inuyasha knocking him through the wall. Mark quickly followed Inuyasha through the whole as he relentlessly thrust his sword at him. Inuyasha blocked wave after wave of Marks assaults. Kicking his feet he was able to knock Mark off of his feet and quickly stood. He began his own assault of bashing Mark with his sword. During his attack Mark was injured across the chest and cut deeply on the back and arm.
As Inuyasha was fighting Mark, Sesshomaru was handling Hojo. As soon as Kagome was out of the room Sesshomaru grinned evilly. His eyes turned red as he allowed his demon side to come forth for their revenge. Sesshomaru toyed with Hojo as they fought. Each time Hojo would strike out. Sesshomaru would only move to the side and strike him with his claws.
Each strike Sesshomaru made was precise in its delivery and held a purpose. He slashed at Hojo's shirt cutting him deep each time. When Hojo's shirt finely fell it revealed a deep cut from one shoulder to the other and a cris cross pattern over his back. Blood flowed freely from his back and chest soaking his pants as they fought.
Hojo's dark blue jeans now looked black to his knees due to the amount of blood they held. Sesshomaru grabbed Hojo's long braided hair, jerking him around and slicing it off. While cutting his hair he also took part of his scalp. Sesshomaru laughed when he threw the blood soaked hair into Hojo's face momentarily blinding him. With a fast turn Sesshomaru sunk all the claws of one hand into Hojo stomach releasing a small amount of acid.
Hojo screamed out in pain as the acid started slowly desolve his insdies. Sesshomaru was enjoying the sounds of his screams of pain but he still wanted more. Hojo's sword swinging and legs started to weaken from his internal injuries and the lose of blood. Pushing Hojo's face into the wall Sesshomaru dug his claws into Hojo's back. " Your death will come all to soon. I want to hear you scream." Sesshomaru voice was full of anger and hate. The sound of Hojo's gasping for breath made Sesshomaru growl as he spoke in his ear. "Suffer."
Slowly pulling his hand down Hojo's back he cut him open. Sesshomaru proceeded to do the same to his arms and sides. Hojo's screams could be heard all over as it echoed. When he dug his claws into Hojo's back against Hojo screamed out in pain begging him to kill him and get it over. Sesshomaru roared in satisfaction at hearing Hojo beg for death. With a slow pull of his claws he cut Hojo's throat from ear to ear.
Letting his body fall to the floor. Sesshomaru watched as the life drained out of him and his eyes held no more life. Hearing the sounds of swords clashing he left the room covered in blood in search of Inuyasha and Mark. His revenge was not yet done. His demon side screamed for the blood of Mark and Sesshomaru fully agreed with it. He hurried down the hall toward the sounds of battle.
Inuyasha saw Sesshomaru round the corner. When he saw his brothers red eyes and dark colored marking he knew he should back away. The growls that started coming from Sesshomaru worried Inuyasha as he blocked Marks attacked. " Well Sesshomaru are you going to take over or just stand there watching?" With the looks, sounds and his being covered in Hojo's blood. Inuyasha knew Sesshomaru was not completely in control. His demon had taken over in a blood lust. Inuyasha only hoped Sesshomaru wouldn't attack him as well.
Without any sign or warning Sesshomaru rushed at Mark and Inuyasha. Inuyasha jumped back just in time to keep out of Sesshomaru arm length. As Sesshomaru rushed past Mark his claws sliced his chest open. The smell of Marks blood started filling Sesshomaru's senses and excited his demon side.
Sesshomaru let out an eerie growl as he spoke. " You will suffer. You took her and harmed my mate." Sesshomaru toyed with Mark like he had done with Hojo. As Mark rushed at Sesshomaru, he flipped over Marks head. His claws came down cutting a large slash in Marks arm as he tried to stab him with his sword.
As Inuyasha stood watching Sesshomaru slowly cutting Mark up he knew he was next. He was to far gone in his lust for blood to recognize anyone but one person. Only one thing was going to be able to calm Sesshomaru down now. Inuyasha slowly backed away but never took his eyes from the two who were fighting.
Rushing through the halls he went to where Kagome and the other were at. Stepping into the room Inuyasha heard everyone gasp. Looking down he realized why. He was cover in blood both his and Marks. " Kagome to must come with me. Sesshomaru is to far gone in his lust for their blood. He will kill anyone who tries to go to him but you. Only you will be able to calm him now."
Kagome ran from the room with Inuyasha close by. Kagome's mother was afraid after everything she would still lose her daughter. Kikyo knew what Inuyasha was talking about and explained it to her family calming their fears. When a demon goes into a blood lust over their mate only their mates touch will be able to calm them. They will kill any and all that approach them until they find their mate. In Sesshomaru's eyes Kagome was his mate and had been for hundreds of years.
When Kagome stepped around the corner what she saw horrified her. Sesshomaru had Mark pinned against a wall as he screamed in pain. Sesshomaru slowly sunk his claws into his back over and over again. The acid from Sesshomaru's claws could be seem coming from the wounds and running down his back. The smell of acid, blood, pain and burning flesh hung thick in the air.
" Beg for death traitor." He said as he sunk his claws into Marks back and cut him from his shoulder to his waist. Mark screamed out in pain but still did not beg like Sesshomaru wanted. The sounds of Marks screams echoed in her head. Seeing Sesshomaru like he was now a tear fell down her cheek.
" He isn't going to ask for death if he hasn't done it by now. He is slowly dieing. Call to him and end this." Inuyasha said and stepped a few feet behind Kagome.
" Sesshomaru enough." She felt sorry for Mark even though she knew he didn't deserve it. Hearing Kagome's voice Sesshomaru jerked around and stared at her. Reaching around he quickly broke Marks neck and let him fall to the floor. Completely turning around Sesshomaru glared at Kagome and growled.
At first she thought it was her he was growling at but then she noticed he was looking past her. Looking over her shoulder she saw Inuyasha slowly lower himself to the floor and stare at him feet. Sesshomaru walked toward them with a snarl on his face. She was surprised that she wasn't afraid of Sesshomaru like he was. Kagome realized why Sesshomaru and Inuyasha where acting like they were and started walking toward Sesshomaru.
His body was covered in blood from head to foot with the blood of Hojo and Mark. Sesshomaru stopped as he looked at Kagome. Lightly smelling the air Sesshomaru recognized Kagome's scent and growled. " Mine." She didn't say a word only nodded her head, placing one hand on his chest she cupped his cheek with the other..
She was however caught off guard when Sesshomaru grabbed her up and pushed her ruffly to a wall. A low threatening growl came from Sesshomaru as he smelt her shirt. Kagome realized Hojo's scent was on her from when he had her pinned to the wall.
Before she could do anything Sesshomaru ripped her shirt off and growled at Inuyasha. Sesshomaru pulled off his blood soaked shirt and let it fall to the floor. Lifting her up he pinned Kagome to the wall as he nuzzled his nose in the crock of her neck.
Inuyasha took the hint and quickly left out of their eye sight. Sesshomaru finally started calming since she no longer carried another males scent on her. Her soft words and the rubbing of his skin calmed Sesshomaru and he soon became himself once again.
As he looked at her eyes he could tell she had seen what he had done. The idea she had seen him in such a violet state he wondered if she thought any different of him. Even though what he had done was his right it was a side of himself she had never seen before.
Wrapping her arms around his neck she softly kissed his cheek. " It was your right. Their own actions earned your wrath and now it is over. Nothing of Naraku is left." He hugged her tighter to his chest and was relieved she understood. Sesshomaru carried Kagome to their room.
After a fast bath and changing clothes Sesshomaru and Kagome headed down the hall to return to her family. By the time they reached the room Jaken stood in the hall waiting. Letting him know things where being taken care of Jaken vanished once again. Not wanting any of her family to see the results of what happened. They all retreated the peace of the garden.
No one wanted to talk about what had happened, so they did their best to speak of other matters. By the time lunch was served all proof had been removed. Sota however refused to reenter the room. No one could blame him and he was given the room next to Kagome's to freshen up in.
Later that afternoon her family was ready to return home. Kagome stood beside Sesshomaru and informed her family she would not be going with them. Sesshomaru held his head high as Kagome said she was already home and where she belonged.
Even though they would miss Kagome being home with them, they all respected her choice. Kagome promised to visit them soon as they walked them to their car and watched them drive away.