Seshoumaru was irritated. He did not want to go to see his mother. Bokensuno's words kept nagging him.
"She has seen many hardships because of your decision."
What decision? What decision of his could have affected his mother so badly? He watched Kagome arguing with Inuyasha again. Everytime the hanyou's aura would become dim, she would immediately go to his side, picking a fight with him. Suddenly, something caught his eye.
Inside Kagome's blue aura, was a laced a small vein of golden and it was surrounded Inuyasha's red aura, as if binding it. Was this what Bokensuno was talking about? Was she somehow healing Inuyasha? He studied closely as the half breed growled and spat out colorful threats. Kagome did not seem the slightest bit unwell, as whatever was inside of her worked its magic.
A scent hit his nose and he resisted the urge to snarl. Wolves.
"Kagome."
Kagome looked towards him, expectantly.
"We will be taking a different route."
"How come?"
Inuyasha answered, his lip curled, "This place is infested with mangy mutts."
"And mangy mutts would be?" Kagome probed helpfully.
"Wolves. They are in a nearby village."
Kagome went pale, "Are they attacking the village? We have to help them!"
Inuyasha and Seshoumaru exchanged looks, before echoing, "We?"
Kagome looked properly shocked, "Of course. Wolves eat humans, don't they, or are you saying these wolves are different."
Inuyasha snorted, "Of course they eat humans!" He cocked an ear and raised a brow, "They're doing so now. Probably nearly finished."
Kagome stumbled, looking horrified, "We have to help them!" She rushed in that direction. However, Seshoumaru grabbed her arm and stopped her. His face bore no expression, as he murmured, "Just where are you going, Kagome?"
He froze at the heartbroken expression on her face, "We have to help them, Seshou. We just have to!"
His beast growled at the distress radiating from his mate. He would hand her the world if he could, on a platter and she wanted to save a bunch of humans.
He hesitated and Inuyasha groaned in disgust, "Don't tell me you're thinking about it, you bastard."
"Shut up, half breed. We shall provide aid to the villagers."
He ignored Inuyasha's complaints. He didn't have to like it, but he also could not bear that expression on his mate's face.
As they neared the village, Kagome seemed to grow paler and paler and moved faster. It was like she could sense something they couldn't. Suddenly she paused and swerved to the right, in the bushes.
"Kagome!"
Both brothers called out her name and followed her hastily. The raven haired girl was kneeling in front of a still body of a human child. Two wolves lay at her feet, unmoving. Other watched the girl with their teeth bared. However, as Inuyasha snarled, it was Kagome who captured Seshoumaru's attention. Her hands were moving in a complicated pattern and she seemed to be weaving that golden thread in her aura. He scented blood and know the child was dying.
What was Kagome doing?
The wolves crept closer, a gleam in their eyes. Inuyasha flexed his claws, taking a defensive position in front of Kagome. Seshoumaru vaguely wondered whether the half breed realized that he had taken the role as one of Kagome's protectors. He didn't know how he felt about that.
Kagome slammed her hands at the girl's chest and pressed down for a few seconds before pulling away. Her breath coming in harsh pants, she rocked back and forth, her eyes never leaving that still figure on the ground.
Seshoumaru blasted his aura and the wolves fell back against the trees, whimpering. However, they got back on their feet and jumped at the two inuyoukai. Seshoumaru destroyed two of them with his poison whip, while Inuyasha used his claws to destroy the remaining.
The still body twitched and Kagome turned towards her. As the child opened her eyes, she looked up into a kind face that was smiling at her.
"Are you okay?"
She nodded.
Kagome got to her feet and pulled her up as well, "What's your name?"
The girl remained silent.
Kagome leaned towards her, "You don't want to tell me your name?"
The girl bit her lip, looking scared. She ran her hands over her neck where the wolves had used their claws but there was nothing there. Kagome touched the girl's shoulder, in a comforting gesture but she just flinched.
Kagome glanced at Seshoumaru, worried, "What's wrong with her?"
It was Inuyasha who answered in a strange voice, "She's been abused. You can look at her eyes and see."
The girl looked towards Inuyasha and she smiled at him. He just walked up to her, his gait unsteady with his weakness. Picking her up, he put her on the two headed dragon.
"We should move quickly, if you wanna save the village, wench."
His voice was gruff and as Kagome moved towards him, she stumbled, feeling dizzy, "Woah. Why is everything going in circles?"
Seshoumaru held onto her, "You are unwell."
His mate could be stubborn. She shook her head, "I'm fine. We need to save- save the villagers."
She shook her head to clear up the fuzzy feeling in her head, "I'm fine. I'm okay. Let's just keep moving." She glanced sharply at Inuyasha, "You come on Ah-Un. Your condition is getting worse."
When he made to argue, she snarled, her eyes flashing pure gold, "Now!"
Startled, Inuyasha shut up and did as she bade, throwing a frown towards his half brother. Rin shifted but he put a hand on her shoulder to calm her, "It's okay, kid. Everything's fine."
She hesitated, before accepting his assurance.
Kagome ran towards the village. How she knew the way, it couldn't be said, but it felt like she was being pulled towards it. The closer they got, the faster she ran, till even Seshoumaru had to quicken his pace to keep up with her.
They burst out of the treeline to the horrific sight of people being ripped apart and feasted upon. As Kagome's eyes took upon the mauled bodies of men, women and children, something in her stomach churned and a fierce sort of fury took over her. Rushing forward, she waved her hand in the air, and a wolf chewing on a small boy's torso was thrown to the side with a blast of air. The rest of the wolves watched the new comers and snarled, guarding their meals.
Seshoumaru, put in a burst of speed as he saw the wolves making their way towards Kagome. However, she waved her hands again, and they howled in pain as their bodies were thrown against the trees with such force that loud cracks were heard.
Rin's body shook and Inuaysha covered her eyes. His voice was low, "You don't need to see this." She nodded and buried her face in his clothing.
Seshoumaru watched his mate as she separated the wolves from the humans, as if she was possessed. She just kept striding forward, waving her hand in the air. He doubted she was even aware of what she was doing. The blue aura that surrounded her had numerous golden veins in it, as if trying to break free. Right now, Kagome was vengeance. He could not see the kind, laughing blue eyed girl in her anywhere. Her eyes were turning golden from the edges. As she tossed aside another wolf, Seshoumaru decided to intervene.
He rushed in front of her, blocking her path, "Enough, Kagome."
She raised her hand, and his beast answered. Red seeping into his eyes, he grabbed her wrists and snarled. Kagome tried to pull free of his firm grip and he snarled again. Lowering his head, he bit the side of her neck, enough to draw blood.
She stopped fighting, and then her body swayed as she collapsed into him, her eyes closing. The red faded from the inuyoukai's eyes and his arms folded , tucking his mate into his body. Although his face revealed nothing, he feared. What was happening to her? Would his mother have the answers? He took a deep breath and closed his eyes, briefly, accepting defeat. Looking up at the skies, he murmured, "Mother, come to me. I require your aid."
Lady InuKimi was in her seating chambers when she heard the words. A joyful smile graced her delicate features. Her son was requesting an audience with her! She rushed to her feet and reaching the castle's entrance, she transformed into her true form and howled, happiness radiating from her very being as she raced towards her son.
Not far away, The Prince of Wolves scented the air and his eyes turned red. His wolves. Someone was killing his wolves. He rushed towards the village, his curiosity all but forgotten. He would rip apart the monster who dared to meddle with what was his.
A.N: As promised, another chapter. I'll star on the second chapter tomorrow morning.