Title: His Cold Heart Her Warm Love
Summary: Everyone thought that Kagome was the purest miko of their time for purifying Inuyasha's broken heart, but Kikyo disagrees. They make a little wager that Kikyo finds repulsive but she wants to prove Kagome for the whore she is. What happens when she falls in love? Written in third and first person.
Ch Summary- Everyone is telling Kagome she's unbelievable it gets to her head. Kikyo denies it and they put on a little wager. Third person for the whole chapter.
Ch 26: Visit With Totosai
Ignore the last Author's note. I didn't mean to put it on there. It is for the other chapter.
Kikyo felt very wary the past few days as she couldn't help but faint occasionally, so Sesshoumaru had her ride Ah-Un every once in a while. Then in her state, she's too weak to detect any jewel shards so Kagome was left to that and wasn't having any luck.
Rin would often worry about Kikyo. She would constantly ask her Lord if Kikyo was dying. It made her cry when she thought of it so she rode Ah-Un with Kikyo so she could spend time with her mother-like figure.
Miki grew fonder and fonder of Sesshoumaru every day. These feelings she claimed she had made her team up with Kagome and Kaori against Kikyo. Sesshoumaru, Jaken, Rin, and Kikyo would often see the three women planning when they rested at night.
Kagome pretended to like Kaori as a friend. They made a "promise" to get rid of Miki and Kikyo then they would share Sesshoumaru, but both knew it was a lie. So, Kagome would plan to get rid of Kikyo with Miki and Kaori. Then she would plan with Kaori to get rid of Miki, and she would plan to get rid of Kaori by herself.
Kaori traveled by Sesshoumaru's side a lot and tried to get near the demon prince so hard. She could often get a small conversation going, but it would end after a couple of words spoken. Even though it was hard to find she knew they had a spark, but somehow she felt Kikyo and Sesshoumaru had a fire. She felt that way ever since Kikyo walked into the medic room. She's become awfully jealous of the miko. It seemed when ever their spark had lit Kikyo purposely or accidentally through water on it. Every one knew Kikyo could put out the spark between Sesshoumaru and someone else. Even if she doesn't mean to she does it. Even when she's fighting with Sesshoumaru their fire roars on into an almost outbreak to where there's no point in trying to get Sesshoumaru.
Jaken finds himself being casted out by Sesshoumaru. He won't admit it, but the child, Rin, is the only one keeping him happy and busy. He enjoys the little girl like his daughter, but can only accept her as a granddaughter or niece considering she's more of Sesshoumaru's daughter than his.
Sesshoumaru keeps his guard up 24/7. They've been attacked a lot and it's hard to keep Kikyo unharmed and defend others when they are in trouble. Kikyo has been keeping him busy with her sudden outbreaks in the middle of the night, but it will only last a second to where all she say is "Hey doggy boy" or "Come here puppy" then she faints.
Rin ran up to Sesshoumaru in a hurry. He was walking away to the stream for some time alone when Rin's worried voice echoed in his ears.
"What?"
"It's Lady Kikyo! She's trying to kill everyone!"
Sesshoumaru's face was unchanged, but he still was surprised. He ordered Rin to stay put right where she was and he was off. He arrived in time to grab Kaori and Miki out of the way from one of Kikyo's attacks. He yelled to them to go stay with Rin. They left in a hurry with a frightened Jaken trotting behind.
Kikyo's weak body stood her ground with a smirk plastered on her face. She looked the same as she did the first time this happened. Her orbs matched the color of her hair that fell over her face. She had the purifying sword in her right hand and a dagger in her left. She seemed twice as evil then all the other times.
"Yay! The doggy came to play!" she chuckled.
'I don't get it. This was only supposed to happen at night, but why now in broad daylight.'
"Stop pondering about how cute I am, and fight me!"
Sesshoumaru smirked, "How many times are you going to try and beat me?"
"As many as I want. Now fight me or the chick gets it." She argued.
"Chick? What chick?"
Kikyo pointed to the motionless body on the ground. Kagome was bleeding from her head and knocked out. Her eyes remained open and looked empty. He growled, "Are you so weak you have to beat up someone weaker than you?"
Kikyo stuck her tongue out at the dog demon, "If that's the case I guess you're next."
She threw the dagger straight at Sesshoumaru as the decoy then went full force to attack with her sword. Unlucky for Sesshoumaru, he moved into the attack, but luckily for him she fainted right before the sword pierced his skin.
He caught her limp body and set it down on the floor. Rin and the others came back right on cue. He ordered Kaori to fix Kagome.
"Jaken, ready Ah-Un. We're gonna pay a visit to Totosai."
"What! That old man who mocks me! But my Lord?!"
"Don't question me Jaken."
Jaken sighed and ran off to fix Ah-Un. The dragon, in return, kicked Jaken away.
"What is wrong with Kikyo?" a young voice asked.
Sesshoumaru turned around to face Rin, "The Lady that was here a few minutes ago was not Kikyo. It was a mere impersonation of her."
It wasn't really a lie, but it wasn't the truth either. Kikyo would never harm anyone who meant no harm to her, but then it was her body and her personal being that tried.
Rin seemed to take that answer and went off to help Kaori. Sesshoumaru looked over to Jaken who seemed to finally fix Ah-Un.
"Miki, Kagome, Kaori, Jaken, and Rin."
Everyone stopped what they were doing to listen to Sesshoumaru. He went over to Kikyo and picked her up to place her down on Ah-Un. He then jumped onto the two-headed dragon as well.
"You five stay here. I have to go to Totosai. I'll be back later."
He then flew into the sky leaving behind three dumbfounded, love-struck women, a furious toad, and his daughter like Rin.
From above though not too far, but enough to be heard a voice shouted, "Remember, Rin's safety lies in all four of your hands."
Every one gulped in fear, except for Rin.
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Ah-Un's feet landed with a soft thud, and the dirt around was him disturbed from its place into dust clouds around the dragon's feet. Sesshoumaru jumped off gracefully and gathered Kikyo in his arms to carry her into the den that belonged to the old man Totosai.
He placed the girl down gently on the floor and made his way outside to look for the master swordsman. He was sitting on the floor waiting for some water to boil.
"When'd you get here, Sesshoumaru?!"
"Shut up. I need you to check out someone for me," he asked.
"Who?"
"A miko. Something is wrong with her." His voice failing his demeanor.
"Huh?" Totosai remarked hearing the worry in his voice.
"The great and powerful Lord Sesshoumaru…. Cares for someone!?"
Sesshoumaru scoffed at his remark, "Feh, like I would. She's a pawn in my game."
"SHE!!!!"
Sesshoumaru growled, "I don't care about her!"
Totosai sighed, "Alright, but don't hurt her in the end."
Sesshoumaru turned his head to the sighed in order to ignore him, "She's inside the place you call home."
Totosai stood and made his way to his house. He walked in and glanced upon the girl on the ground. He criss-crossed by her and picked up her face to get a better look at her, he froze.
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"She's absolutely gorgeous and I must see her again. I was absolutely devastated when I found out she died, but when I heard she was brought back… I've waited 65 years! I can't wait any longer old man!"
The voice made Totosai flinch, "What do you want me to do?"
The mysterious man turned to face him, "When you find her… call me… I won't bring any harm to the man or woman that has her."
"What about the girl though, what will be of her?"
"I would never harm her."
Totosai sighed, "I promise I will help you, but what does she look like."
The man smiled, "Long straight ebony hair that glistens all the time. She has chocolate orbs that could make you suffocate (In other words, take your breath away). Her moonlight soft skin is flawless. Trust me, you'll know when you see her."
Totosai nodded and the man was off…
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'This is the woman… I have to tell him… but what about Lord Sesshoumaru…'
"Totosai!"
Totosai was drawn out of his thinking, "Tell me, what is wrong with her?"
"That's what you need to tell me."
"No, her symptoms."
Sesshoumaru took a short breath, "She's been really tired, and gets fevers occasionally. At night she would wake up as a totally different person and try to kill me."
Totosai nodded, "How long has this been going on?"
"Well, for about a couple of weeks, then today she did it in the morning and tried to kill everyone though."
Totosai sighed once more, "She's under a curse…"
Sesshoumaru's eyes seem to widen, "What?! She's a miko… shouldn't that counter any curse place on her?"
"Well, yea, but that doesn't mean it can't happen. I just don't understand how though. She's the strongest miko I've met so far, and her spiritual should be able to prevent any attack on her. Unless…"
"What?!"
"Did she experience flu or sickness before this happened?"
"Yes, she came down with a cold after the little feud we had with Naraku."
'Damn…'
"When she came down with the cold it made her energy weak and gives anyone the chance to put a curse on her, but still she would have dodged it. They must have put another one on her with a stronger dose while she was sick and couldn't do anything about it."
"Damn," Sesshoumaru whispered under his breath.
"How do I make her better?"
"Kill the person who put the curse on her or find another way."
"How would I know who did it?"
"Well, if they want to see you die they will be watching you some way…"
"Good. I will be back for your head if you're wrong."
Sesshoumaru gathered the miko in his hands and went back to Ah-Un who started to take off.
"Sesshoumaru!"
Sesshoumaru pulled on Ah-Un's reins for him to stop in the air. The beast did as told and waited for the master to finish up, "What!"
"Do her eyes become consumed in darkness?"
"Yes," he replied.
"And she sounds like a completely insane woman!"
"Of course…"
"Then… I'm afraid to say this, but you have only a certain amount of time before she becomes completely consumed by the curse and runs off. Then she will go crazy after a while and most likely kill herself!"
"How long?!"
"I don't know."
Sesshoumaru growled and continued back to the others.
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Totosai grabbed a whistle from his pocket. It was gold and had a running fox on the side. He sighed as he remembered the mysterious man.
"Use this whistle to call me when you found her, and I know you will."
Totosai gave a long sigh before he blew into the whistle. The sky turned grey and the wind blew fiercely.
"I'm glad to know you've succeeded."
Lightning roared throughout the lands. Totosai stared up into the face of the man…
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"I made a promise Kikyo… and I plan to keep it no matter what, even if it costs my life…"
Kikyo smiled in her sleep as if she heard his words. She snuggled up against his chest plate and continued on in her restful sleep.
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