Sesshomaru and the Songstress: Passion From Within

Chapter Forty-Three: The Lady's Throne

L'Heroine du Theatre

Hands tremble with expectance and regret

Finding what was once hidden…

I will destroy walls of lustful memories!

Her eyes flickered gracefully…

As your hands delicately traced her face

One image…and embodiment of past sentiment

Proof of your prior weakness

And the result of my muted fury!

I will not stand idle!

This is not her stage to stroll upon

And perform my assigned role!

I have designed this theater of tragic understanding

And no false feet shall step upon my gilded floors!

---- Written by LadyRini478


Rumana stood before them, her heart beating as wild as the fire running through her veins. Her eyes gazed over the head of Kikyo, which was still firmly grasped in her hand. Pointing her father's sword at Kiyoshi, Rumana smiled with bloodlust as she felt her rage takeover…her expression was that of a murderous monster. Sesshomaru stared at her in helplessness, he had never seen his angelic savior so contorted with the passion for death. Rumana threw the dead priestesses head at Kiyoshi's feet.

"Well…I see your friend Kagome no longer has competition…" Kiyoshi said, casually tying her silk robe.

"Walk away Rumana. You don't know who your playing with…I tried to warn you once before. Sesshomaru is mine, and always will be. For the sake of your own pitiful existence…leave."

Rumana did not even respond, instead she slid a small dagger from her obi and threw it directly into the demon's abdomen. An eye for an eye.

Kiyoshi's mouth gaped open in shock as blood poured down her stomach and leg. Rumana licked her lips in satisfaction.

"You will never bear a child again Kiyoshi, however, I will. Sesshomaru's seed will grow in my womb, and will be the death of your mutation of a child."

Kiyoshi's eyes flashed in fury and quickly she grabbed for the katana hanging decoratively on the wall. Rumana breathed in excitement, the taste of that whore's blood was so near…

Kiyoshi attempted a swing at the angel's neck, but Rumana's swordsmanship matched every fatal move she made. After several attempts to land a blow on her, Rumana laughed.

"Where is your skill Great Whore? Naraku at least gave me some resistance!"

Kiyoshi dropped her sword, exhausted and filled with rage. Sesshomaru, still thoroughly under her complacent spell, realized what was next.

"Get away from her Rumana!"

Rumana didn't move an inch. Kiyoshi broke through her roof, transforming into her true dog demon form. Grinning, Rumana wiped the blood from her sword.

"Finally. Something more interesting."

The Great Whore howled into the night sky as she dripped acid from her gleaming fangs. Summoning her strength with such a flick of her hand, Rumana walked out under the silver moon, her heart filled with the power of the Akarui.

That is when the true battle began, a violent dance between Rumana and the harlot demon. A hit there, a missed swipe there, Rumana gracefully dodged every bite and claw of Kiyoshi. Rumana found a few moments of opportunity, and Koji's blade quickly dug into her hard tough flesh. Everywhere Rumana touched created a large black wound of the heavens. Cries of pain emitted from the Great Whore, and this only fueled her fire.

This is when Kiyoshi realized that her doom was imminent if she did not think of something quickly. Her sharp eyes caught the site of Sesshomaru, who was weakly stepping from the remainder of the destroyed home. Rumana's one weakness.

Doing the unthinkable, Kiyoshi dodged Rumana's blade and dug her claws into the vulnerable skin of Sesshomaru. Rumana gasped in shock and immediately ran to her husband's bleeding body. She had struck him across the chest, and the poison that laid in her claws ate away at the softness of his skin. Sesshomaru screamed and shook as his body attempted to transform to his true form, but Kiyoshi's spell blocked his change.

Rumana stared into Sesshomaur's wild red eyes, his body caught between two entities. Gripping her sword, she aimed her golden eyes at the Great Whore.

But she was not fast enough. Kiyoshi's dark claws finally found their home in the pale skin of Rumana. Digging and ripping away in the curve of her back, she could feel the poison seep into her veins, and her body immediately became contorted with pain and rage.

She couldn't grip her sword, and every muscle in her body shook as seizures overcame her. The Great Whore stood over her in her great form, feeling triumphant. Rumana felt the illness overcome her body, like a wave trying to carry her to the sea. Her hands rattled against her father's sword, yet she could not grasp the one thing that would save them both.

All was lost. Life began to bleed from Rumana's veins. Her vision blurred and the golden light in her eyes dimmed. She could hear the breath of the great dog demon standing over her, relishing in her victory. She clawed for Sesshomaru, but he laid hundreds of feet away, his body rigid with impending death.

The wolves howled, and hope surged Rumana's heart. She felt hands on her, and heard the growl of a hundred wolves. Looking up, she barely made out the form of Kouga.

"Rumana! Wake up dammit! Look at me!"

Her wounds were great, and they exuded a foul venom. Kouga grabbed Rumana's wrist and bit deeply. Rumana gasped in the shock of the pain, but Kouga began to suck the venom from her blood, abruptly spitting it out into the grass.

Feeling returned to her muscles and her vision came back. Kouga held her in his arms, cradling her injured body.

"Can you move?" he asked, his breath shallow.

"I…I think. I need my sword…where is it?"

Leaning behind him he grabbed the magnificent weapon and laced her fingers around its handle. Leaning her up, she rested on his body as he stood her up. Kouga's tribe tore at Kiyoshi's flesh as she attempted to fight back. The stench of the Great Whore's blood filled the air, which stirred the rage in Rumana's veins. Turning to Kouga, Rumana pleaded with him.

"Go help Sesshomaru, he won't last much longer if you don't get that venom out his veins."

"I can't leave you alone. You're too weak!"

"I am fine! Go Kouga, please…I cannot be without him…"

Sorrow etched his face, and reluctantly he ran to Sesshomaru, his fangs digging deep into the Lord of the West's wrist.

Turning her attention to Kiyoshi, Rumana feebly held up her sword. Her body was weak, but she only had one last chance. Kiyoshi has successfully thrown the wolves off of her, and her attention was focused on destroying that damn nuisance of the heavens. She growled and her massive fangs headed straight for Rumana.

She had maybe a second to react, one moment to make her last move. As Kiyoshi closed in with her massive jaws of death, Rumana dodged and instead jumped onto the top of her snout. Taking one last swing, Rumana plunged her sword deep into Kiyoshi's right eye, and cut her all the down her snout. The Great Whore howled in pain as she shook Rumana off of her. Rumana fell to the ground with a loud, THUD. Kiyoshi staggered as blood poured from her face, and she had no choice left but to run.

Before the wolves could finish her off, Kiyoshi escaped into the night. Kouga ran to Rumana, taking her into his arms. She breathed heavily, her entire kimono drenched in the stagnant blood of the Great Whore. Helping her stand, Rumana left Kouga's grasp and fell onto the still body of her husband. Laying her head on his chest, tears fell from her eyes as she found the rhythmic beat of his heart. Kouga stared at them with jealousy and satisfaction. Turning to his tribe, he commanded that the Mother of the West be notified of their condition. It wasn't long before a flurry of dog demons from Great Palace flooded the valley, carrying the weak bodies of their King and Queen. Kouga took one last look at the scarred soul of his love before turning away, his regretful heart sinking into the forests of the East. Rumana, barely conscious, whispered a thank you into the night sky, hoping that Kouga heard her as she was carried away.