Inuyasha©Rumiko Takahashi
Beta Reader: MissKatt.
Still PRIMERO
53
Home is at Your Side
Kagome fell on the other side of the Bone Eater's Well. She would have doubted if it weren't for the fragrant smell of the forest, of the flowers, around her.
She was back.
She was home.
Her eyes watered as emotions bubbled inside of her: joy, joy, joy, and a feeling of completeness.
Sesshomaru was here. Her mate was here, somewhere.
Inside, Meta stirred. The change of scenery had been enough to even draw the attention of the lonely beast living inside of her.
They were here, finally here.
Clumsy hands went to the vines hanging from one side of the Well and she expertly climbed them. There was no way she would wait for Inuyasha, or anyone for that matter. She could do this, could climb her way up. It was no trouble, much less with Meta's help.
Meta drowsily agreed.
In less than a minute, the ex-miko was standing next to the Well. She raised her eyes to the darkening sky and took a deep breath. Home, she was home. It was hard to get past that simple realization. She had longed to be here for so long that it now clung to her like a loving weight. She felt so relieved.
"Sesshomaru," she whispered to the sky. It was not a whine or a cry; it was a whisper of a prayer, a promise of fulfillment. She was back, and she needed to find him. There was no more waiting to be held… this time away gave birth to something dark and angry inside of her; something red, violent yet loving. She didn't even know what it was, but she knew she had to find her mate and everything would be better after that. She was sure.
She sniffed at the air, but there were no traces of his scent. Did he even walk around here anymore? Or was it too painful for him too? Was he, like Hatori implied, really having a hard time with their separation and if so, how much?
"How do I find you?" the ex-miko whispered to herself and closed her eyes, trying to feel his youki, but it didn't help either. Where was he?
She was starting to get worried, but then something happened. Her mind cleared somehow and she felt something. It was not a thing that could be described or explained. It was something she suddenly knew and was aware of…a feeling in the air.
Instincts pushed her on, and she followed them with a light heart.
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Inuyasha stirred on the bed and after a moment and jolted awake. The woman sleeping at his side startled and also jumped awake, quickly snatching the bow and arrow from her side of the bed.
"What's wrong?" asked Kikyo in a hurried whisper. Hair fell everywhere around her, hindering her vision, and she quickly pushed the dark mane away with a frustrated growl. She quickly made to stand, but her mate's hand caught her wrist and pulled her closer.
"Shh," he cajoled gently, "Nothing is wrong…I was just surprised." Inuyasha waited a few moments until his lover digested his words and her heart slowed a little before sharing, "Kagome is back."
The woman tucked into his side and gasped. "She's back?" she whispered with a mixture of relief and worry, "You have to go pick her up," she then said after she thought of the younger girl. "She doesn't know what's happening…she could end up hurt or…"
"Sesshomaru won't hurt her," interjected Inuyasha, but confident, "Besides…she's gone now. Her beast must have been in turmoil…it's been almost three years."
"Inuyasha," started Kikyo with a chiding tone, "It's been three years already."
Inuyasha chuckled suddenly, the sound making his chest vibrate, "Whatever love," he said as he pulled her closer and nuzzled her neck, "You know I don't care about those details. What I do know is that I would have died if it had been me…three years?"
Kikyo rolled her eyes, but her hands sought the silky appendages of her mate, those ears, and began to squeeze them playfully, "I am sure you would have," she teased lightly, "You are a softie."
Again, the hanyou chuckled, but this time he added a small nip to his mate's ears in reprimand, "Bad, bad Kikyo."
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A rustle in the winds and a whisper on the trees made Hatori rise from his futon. He ignored the soft complaint from his mate, who was fast asleep, and slowly walked to the window. He's been a Lord for so long now that the soft calling of nature, of Bokuseno, was not something he could ignore. The old tree youkai was a being of few words, but when he did chose to speak it was of genuine importance.
As soon as he reached the window, the young-looking inuyoukai extended his clawed hand and made contact with a tree trunk. The tree was very old and had grown next to Mamma's castle even before he met her. It was he who chose to make these their room, knowing it was always to be close to the lips of the old tree.
Kagome returned, the bark told him in a rush of fickle images and scents.
His body trembled in relief and uncertainty. His granddaughter had returned, finally. Golden eyes peered down to the forest surrounding his mate's Castle. It was as silent as it always was, but why wouldn't it be? This Castle was very far from Kagome's village in Edo and the Well that served her as portal between times. The word of the trees traveled a lot faster than what she could, or even he could. She was far away still.
A rumble snapped the forest's peace and the birds flew away in a startled, blind frenzy. The rumble was quickly followed by a furious tremble on the ground and then followed by a massive, silvery wave of youki coming out from a giant cave near the forest.
Hatori kept his cool as he saw his crazed grandson come out of the dark hole he had taken as refuge against the pain of the separation with his mate. Sesshomaru sniffed at the air for a few moments and then tilted his head, as if listening vivaciously. Then he howled.
Hatori didn't turn to his startled mate as she jumped to her feet, "Is Sesshomaru going to attack?" she asked in a high-pitched voice filled with fear, "Did he finally snap?" she then added as she hurried to the window.
Hatori watched his worried mate for a moment before a gentle smile tugged at his lips. She was all defiance when there was a third or more set of eyes, but here she was clenching him tightly to her, seeking his warmth in the cold of the night and his protection in the face of danger. She was so docile when they were alone…and he could never get enough of her. It was this that allowed him to play their game for as far as he had…and how much did he enjoy it when he came back and she received him with fangs and claws and hugs and warmness.
"No," he said with a smile on his tone, "Kagome has returned."
"Oh," she said simply and then eyed him with a raised eyebrow, "Then there is no need for us to worry anymore. You may go and please do as soon as you can." Then she turned and walked back to her futon with an extra sway to her hips, "That son of ours must be breaking havoc on the West."
This, of course, made Hatori raise an eyebrow knowingly. "Of course," he said with a joking tone, "Your wish is my command," was the last thing he said before joining her on the bed.
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It was madness. Madness!
Sesshomaru flew out of the cave as soon as he heard the whispers falling off the gossipy leaves.
Kagome was back.
His young, and reckless beast, roared in confusion, but followed its instincts in seeking their other half. Dealing with them, them, had turned out to be more than a pain. The beasts were still infants and bickered between themselves most of the time. To make matters worse one was female and the other was male. They had taught him very much, in an indirect way, of the perils different genders faced in life.
The pull of Kagome's blue aura was intoxicating, demanding, seeking and prodding. He felt his insides shiver in anticipation.
His mate was back. She was his.
After stressing minutes, they met.
Gold and blue clashed, pulled, pushed until something snapped and they mingled, and caressed. Then came the desperation.
Red eyes met each other. Claws dug into the other, fangs and small fangs bit without restrain. Youki, and something else resembling youki, fought against each other. At first it was violent, charge, but then slowly…it turned into something different. It turned into something warm, passionate and toe curling.
It turned into want and love and need.
Sesshomaru's eyes flashed red as he charged against Kagome. She ducked gracefully and turned, but the Taiyoukai was expecting the movement. He drew close, snaked his hand around her waist and pulled her to his chest. He squeezed her and nuzzled, sniffed her neck longingly. Then his moist tongue drew for a taste and a moment later, his fangs dug into the pale neck…as he had done three years prior.
Kagome whined, but didn't push away. She wanted everything; the pain, the joy, the feel of him, of her pressed against him. Him and more of him. She had missed him oh so much.
After a moment the Taiyoukai released her neck and licked the wound again, "Your beast is mine. We are joined together as well as our beasts. You are mine."
Kagome breathed happily, drew close to his neck, and returned his earlier affections. Blood gushed out of the twin puncture holes in his neck and the sweet taste exploded on Kagome's tongue. "My blood is yours, your blood is mine."
A purr erupted from the taiyoukai's lips and he slowly pushed Kagome down over the moist grass. He nuzzled her neck, then down her neck and nibbled on her collarbone. His hands settled on her waist where they squeezed nervously.
"Your body is mine…" trailed off Kagome.
"It will be," said Sesshomaru, red-eyed still. Their blue irises locked on her own and he slowly moved towards her bloody lips and after a small hesitation, claimed them. Kagome responded in kind, pressing her lips to his in a bruising demand. He indulged her. After small nips and playful kisses, he drew back, "Yours will be mine."
Kagome smiled, her red eyes fading to a soft pink. Sesshomaru's did the same. "Tonight, we will join in body." He said and gave her a peck on the lips, making Kagome giggle.
"I will be yours," she breathed out contentedly, "I love you so much, Sesshomaru."
The Taiyoukai pressed his nose to hers and nuzzled it, "As do I," he whispered with a secretive smile, "We are finally together. I knew you would come."
Kagome's eyes filled with tears and she could see the pain behind his eyelids, the darkness under his eyes. His hair was not its usual silk, but it was unattended. His chin seemed pointier, his movements robotic. She hugged him close and dug her face into his neck, "I am here now," she said softly. Apologies were useless. "Be mine."
The Taiyoukai nodded, and…gently did as she asked.
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To be continued…
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JeniNeji's expression - o/o
