Title: Tides Against Time
Rating: M (Language, Violence, and Adult Content)
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or the Little Mermaid. All rights should go to Inuyasha Inc. Disney and Hans Christian Anderson.
Music: The song I have selected for this chapter is: "Eric to the rescue - The Little Mermaid OST" Inuyasha OST 3 - Unare - The Power of Tessaiga" "Inuyasha OST 1 - Longing" and "Inuyasha OST 1 - Sorrow's End." I love to listen to music on YouTube while I read to add to the atmosphere. You are welcome to listen along with my music selection if you want. It is not required. When you see these marks (***) that means to begin to play the selected song. When you see (xxx) this means to stop playing the music. It is important to pay attention to these marking as there is more than one song for this chapter. I do not have credit for these recordings or channels but I think it adds to the story.
Tides Against Time: Life and Death
[Recap]
"URASUE STOP!" Poseidon commanded as he stood protectively in front of his family.
"Now, now, Poseidon... is that anyway to greet a former healer of the Royal Tribe? I did save your mother from dying bringing you into the world? I think I deserve a little more respect." Urasue teased as she continued to make her way towards them.
"Silence! Stay away from my family Witch! Nothing you say will change my opinion of you!" he sneered angrily and pointed his trident in her face. This forced her to stop.
"Oh but I already have a member of your family. Look! Kagome's right here in this little bottle!" Urasue said darkly as she shook Kagome's ashes around in the vial with the flick of her wrist. "Just precious... isn't she. Hm Hm Hm."
"Give her back!" Poseidon yelled angrily as his family gasped in horror behind him.
"Not a chance you old fool! She's mine now!" Urasue barked back as she made Kagome's ashes disapear from their sight. She then lifted her hand up to her side and pulled their contract magically out of thin air. "See here? We… made a deal."
Growing red with rage Poseidon blasts a ray of power from his spear at the contract in hopes of destroying it. But to his disappointment a magical barrier repelled it.
"HA HA! You see! The contract's legal and completely unbreakable, even for you! Your little Princess is mine!" Urasue cackled wickedly as she rolled up the contract before making it disappear. "Of course, I might be willing to trade. However... with her being your daughter and the second heir of the Water Kingdom she does come with a high price!"
"What do you want…" Poseidon snarled.
"What I want is... is your power in exchange for her freedom! Meaning I want your heart, your soul and your body! Everything about you will belong to me. Including the crown!" Urasue said with a wicked gleam in her eye.
[Reconvene]
"Father no! Who's to say that is even Kagome in that bottle? She never makes good on her deals and she could kill you for nothing!" Kikyo cried.
"Are you being honest with me Urasue? Is that truly my daughter in that vial? What freedom would you grant her?" asked Poseidon taking heed in Kikyo's warning.
"The last of your daughter truly is inside that little bottle. She became so sickly in her last hours of life that there wasn't much left of her to save! Pity really... (Sigh) Of the all the soul's that I consumed over the years she by far was my favorite! She was such a fun little creature to watch as she suffered!"
"Urasue..." Inuyasha growled in warning.
"Yes, yes calm yourself dog boy. To answer your question the answer is yes. As soon as you sign yourself over to me, I will release Kagome and she will be free to return home to the sea. I'll admit when your daughter came to me I planned to use her to get to you. However, I didn't imagine it would have taken you this long to make a deal! I had expected you to come asking long before she died! Ha! No matter! It made for some needed entertainment and what's done is done! Now a new offer has been made and all you have to do is place your blood on the contract before you. Then everything else will fall into place! Now... do we have a deal?" Urasue said as she held the new contract out for him to sign.
"Father please, remember what Kagome said! She wanted you to live on in her memory! That is what she wanted! Not a world without Sesshomaru or to return to the sea. I know it hurts but we've got to let her go… Don't let Urasue poison you against Kagome's last wishes. Please Father! Stay with us, and help teach Enuyasa how to rule our people! Help mold Sota into the merman he needs to be! Please Father! I want you here to witness the next heir come into the world. Don't risk that into a contract you don't even know the outcome of!" Kikyo begged.
"What do you mean she couldn't live in a world without Sesshomaru? Don't tell me he's the one who was supposed to break the curse?!" yelled Inuyasha in shock.
"He was... my sister wanted to live a life with your brother upon the land and sold her soul for legs. She held back her feelings because she wanted him to come to love her on his own. She didn't wish to force him into anything or have him act out of pity feeling honor bond into saving her. She wanted him to love her because he wanted it, but I guess he either didn't return her affections or didn't kiss her lips in time to save her." Kikyo said sadly.
"You can't be serious?! If I had known that I would have knocked some sense into both of them! You should have seen them dancing together at my party Kikyo! My brother is FAR from affectionate and for him to hold her so tenderly while showing such emotions in public was completely out of character for him. It was clear to everyone there that my brother was madly in love with her! His beast even showed himself while they danced and claimed her as his mate in front of everyone! He too is suffering in this because he can never mate another!" Inuyasha said as he cried out in disbelief.
"Such a tragedy! And to think all of this could have been prevented if the gods had just destined them to be of the same world in the first place! Unfortunately I cannot return your daughter to the land but I can return her to the sea. With your help my King I'm sure over time she will appreciate the companionship over eternal darkness alone. Would you grant her this?" asked Urasue as she continued to hold the contract out.
-moment of silence-
"I will do it." Poseidon said.
"Please Father! Don't do this! We needed you!" Sota begged as he grabbed his arm to try and stop him from going forward.
"I have the chance to bring your sister back. I understand what you all have said and what Kagome wished but if I do not do this now, I will forever regret not trying! You be good for your sister. I am proud of you my son. Never doubt that and do everything to the best of your abilities. I know you will one day bring honor to our people. I will be watching over you with your mother." Poseidon said as he hugged his crying son goodbye.
"You are strong daughter. I know you will make a great queen as you help teach your new mate. Just as your mother before you, you will be an amazing mother and love them above yourself. Try not to think little of me for wishing to be united with your mother. For my time is already short and I am growing weaker with each passing day. I have loved watching you become the beautiful mermaid before me. I will miss you my daughter. Until we meet again." Poseidon said as he hugged her sobbing form tight and nuzzled the top of her head.
"And you, Enuyasa; my successor. I look forward to watching you from the heavens become the leader I know you are capable to be. You are strong, hold great power and have a passionate soul. However those alone do not make you a great ruler. Listen to others advice even when you disagree. For they may see something you do not and could better protect our kingdom by it. Be mindful of all waterfolk; even the young and foolish could mean the difference of life and death. Support them and care for them and in turn they will do the same to you. Live honorably and justly. I fear I have left you in unfamiliar territory but you have the support of the tribal leadership and with your mate and your retainer by your side. I know you will become a mermen of legend." Poseidon said as he placed his hands on Inuyasha's shoulders and secretly transferred his remaining power into him under Ursue's nose.
After saying goodbye to his family, Poseidon cut his thumb and placed it over the contract. His blood soaked into it and his name took its place; sealing his fate. Urasue then began to chant her spell and the water churned around them. Just as Kagome and Inuyasha's spells had done a dark magical aura wrapped around him like a cocoon. His body began to wrinkle and dry out as the magic began to suck his life energy away. Soon his body grew smaller and smaller until it shrank into a small glowing ball. While his body was shrinking in size, his trident and crown sank to the sea floor next to him. As soon as the spell had finished the ball soaked into the pink stone around Urasue's neck and the magical aura disappeared.
"At last... it's mine!" Urasue said greedily as she picked up his trident and placed his crown upon her head.
"Where is my sister?!" cried Sota eagerly."You said you would let her go!"
"Oops! I forgot!" Urasue said as she pulled the bottle out of thin air. She then opened the bottle and shook out Kagome's ashes into the water.
"What are you doing?!" shouted Kikyo in horror as she watched her sister dissipate and wash away with the current.
"I granted your sister her freedom into the sea of course! I never said I would return her to her original form foolish girl." Urasue cackled wickedly.
"You monster!" Kikyo hissed and lunged at her.
Urasue quickly blocked her attack with the handle of the trident. Using her octipid tentacles she wrapped them around Kikyo's tail and flung her into some underwater rocks behind them. Her head hit a rock knocking her. A small gash along her brow quickly begin to bleed.
"KIKYO!" Inuyasha yelled as he went to his mate's side.
"Starting with you, first born of Poseidon, all Merfolk will know of the wrath of Urasue and bow to my every will!" Urasue shouted triumphantly as she lunged at Kikyo.
Seeing Urasue coming towards them Inuyasha pulled out his sword and blocked the attack.
"Stay away from my Mate you Witch!" Inuyasha shouted angrily. They continued to strike at each other, dodging each other's tail and tentacles.
"You're no match for me half-breed!" Urasue jarred back.
"Sota! Get your sister to the cove! Now!" Inuyasha shouted as they continued to fight.
"Yes Sir!" Sota called as he carefully picked up his unconscious sister and swam as fast as he could to the cove.
"Afraid you're not able to protect your new family mutt?" taunted Urasue as she swiped at his face nearly cutting his cheek.
"I don't need to explain anything to you! And I ain't no half-breed anymore Bitch! Get with the program!" Inuyasha yelled angrily nailing her in the side with his tail.
"Gah!" Urasue cried out form the impact before blocking another one of his strikes. "What do you mean not anymore?!"
"You're not the only one who knows magic Urasue." called Chief Kaguya as she and dozens of armed Merfolk charged towards them from the cove. "I along with the Merlok before you have righted your wrong!"
"Impossible! My spell has forever damned him! For that to work he would have to become King!" shouted Urasue angrily as she broke away from Inuyasha's attack and hovered above them so they could talk.
"Well it is, as of a day and a half ago dumb ass!" Inuyasha yelled as he protectively waded in front of his people.
It was then Urasue noticed the tattoos that covered his body. Upon his chest was his mating mark to Kikyo. On his shoulders and biceps were the markings of each tribe and nation of the Water Kingdom. Across his back were the symbols of his responsibly to every water creature and lastly upon his chin was the mark of the king. Sensing his aura she could not find any fault in his makeup. In fact his biological makeup was perfect. As she looked upon his impressive form she could feel his power only strengthening with each passing minute. Growing fearful she tried calling forth the power in her trident to use against him. However, no matter how hard she tried, nothing came forth. There was no denying it. Somehow the tables had turned and her chance at kingship had slipped through her grasp. The weapon she now held in her hands was nothing more than a blade with a calling shell on the top. Knowing with the additional merfolk and the growing power of the King she needed to get out of there. Using some of her own magic she channeled it into the weapon creating a blast of purple smoke. When it blended with her black ink the water clouded and made it as dark as night. She quickly made a break for it while the merfolk were temporarily blinded and disappeared into the blue abyss.
"After her!" Someone shouted from the crowd earning cheers and shouts in agreement.
"Wait! Do not go after her!" Inuyasha called after them making them pause in their chase.
"But my King she is getting away?" shouted a merman from the Siren tribe.
"We will make a plan before we attack. I do not wish for anyone else to fall into her traps. Got it?! Now you two over there, follow her and then return to report your findings. Do not engage! Go it? You come straight back here. Now let's go! We have a battle to plan!" shouted Inuyasha as he guided his people back into the cove.
[Urasue]
Urasue swam as fast as she could towards her lair. Swimming through the whale bone carcass she immediately placed a cloaking shield over her home to keep them from getting in. Once that was done she tried to catch her breath and still her shaking hands. Tossing the trident and crown onto her worktable she immediately got to work.
"If I can't become King then I'll use your sacrifice Poseidon to strike against every last Merbeing! Soon they will truly be nothing more than myths and legends! I will create a spell so powerful that even the waves will obey my every whim! Nothing, not even the gods can stop me!" Urasue yelled angrily and began throwing glass jars filled with potions and her sickly plants made from her victims ashes into her cauldron.
For the remainder of the day Urasue crafted her spell to perfection. She could feel Inuyasha and his warriors trying to break into her lair but she had prepared hundreds of years for such an invasion. Nothing they could do to her spell would bring down her safety net. Ignoring the banging and yelling from outside, she tosses in the pink stone from around her neck into the concoction. As soon as it hit the mixture a puff of green smoke clouded the water. Carefully dipping the top of the trident into the boiling potion she held it in place until every last drop magically soaked into it. As soon as the potion, the ashes, and the pink stone had finished binding itself to the trident a pulse echoed from its form. It radiated into her body with dark energy, sealing their bond.
"Ha ha ha ha! At long last! I have become a goddess of the sea! Now to strike down those damn merfolk once and for all!" she cackled as she clutched her new weapon excitedly.
Just as she was about to put her next plan into action she heard her name being summoned through the cauldron and swam back over to it to investigate. Looking inside she felt a pulling sensation on her life energy and watched as the image of a silver haired demon came into focus. She knew it was Kagome's demon lover by his amber eyes and markings upon his face. She noticed he was soaking wet and was sitting upon the sandy beach. She couldn't help but smirk at his pathetic form. He looked tired and on the verge of snapping. It was evening now and rain poured down his form making his bangs stick to his face. She could only guess that he wanted to kill her for taking Kagome away from him.
"Dogs... their loyalty will be their downfall." she thought to herself.
"Lord Sesshomaru? How may I be of service to you?" Urasue asked as she grew closer towards the reflection hoping to intimidate him like she had Inuyasha.
"I hear you like making deals?" Sesshomaru asked seriously just before a bright flash of lightning lit up the sky behind him and a roll of thunder echoed in her lair.
The flash of lightning temporarily hid his face from her line of vision. Leaving nothing more than a dark silhouette with glowing amber eyes. When his image reappeared she had to force herself to remain unfazed from showing her intimidation. Somehow in a matter of seconds his appearance of a desperate soaking wet dog had turned into a hell hound of death. Despite soaking wet he looked intense and filled with strength and resolve. His silver hair was tide tight up on top of his head making his pointed ears, royal facial markings and strong masculine features appear more intensely. Behind his soaking wet bangs his amber eyes were aflame with hate and demise making her heart speed up a little from anxiety. They glowed against the darkness and the slit of his eye grew more wild the longer she looked into them. It was as if she was staring into hell itself and face to face with the beast that guarded its gate. With the roll of thunder echoing in the room she couldn't help but think of a roaring lion as it called out before battle. He was terrifying. Feeling his power through his sacrificed blood she knew even if she tried to posses him and take over his power he would still over power her. She knew in that moment whatever he had planned she needed to get out of it. Mentaly shaking the chill from her spine she straightened herself and prepared for her reply.
"What deal could I offer a demon Lord?" asked Urasue as she looked into his burning eyes.
"I will give you the power of life if you return what you have taken from me." Sesshomaru said as he brought up his sword for her to look at. "This sword was crafted by my Father. It has the ability to bring 100 souls back from the dead in a single swipe and the ability to shield its welder from death."
"Interesting... I have never heard of such a powerful weapon. I must say I do wish to posses it but unfortunately for you I cannot do as you ask."
"Why is that?" asked Sesshomaru as he narrowed his gaze dangerously at her through the mirror.
"I have already released Kagome's ashes into the sea as requested by her family. Besides, I cannot give up her soul because it is now one with me." Urasue said making Sesshomaru growl angrily. "Now if you will excuse me, I have a little pest control problem I need to take care of. Best you find a new chew toy to play with dog because she isn't coming back."
At that she closed the portal and watched the seething demon disappeared from her view. However, not before she saw his eyes bleed red in challenge and heard his howl of revenge. As she picked up her newly forged trident and readjusted the crown upon her head she couldn't shake the feeling that his challenge would very well make its mark. Not wishing to dwell on the unknown she summoned her remaining magic lingering in her lair onto herself. Not knowing what was outside she got ready for anything. Grabbing her remaining plants along her entrance she threw them into the cauldron and fashioned herself her own army of water soldiers. She knew that 200 puppets weren't enough to sway an entire pod of Merbeings but with her magic she new they could do some damage. Finishing her spells she summoned her barrier down and swam out to meet the enemy. As she came out she was immediately greeted by a wall of armed mermen with Inuyasha in its center.
"I see you've come to make yourself a hero!" Urasue taunted as her puppets swam into formation behind her.
"Shut up Witch! As the new King of the Water Kingdom I hear by sentence you to death! You have violated your banishment for long enough! You hold no concern for the welfare of others and selfishly consume souls to prolong your own damn life! You are a threat to society and continue to murder and torture without remorse! You are a monster and its time for your reign of terror to end!" Inuyasha yelled making everyone cheer in agreement behind him.
(*** Eric to the rescue - The Little Mermaid OST ***)
At that Inuyasha and his fellow mermen swam forward in an attacking formation. Urasue quickly countered with her puppets. Their weapons made from bones and crafted stones clashed together in a thundering crash. The already stormy waters charged their resolve and soon the clashing of weapons and battle cries below the surface were just as loud as the crashing thunder and waves above. Seeing Urasue distracted with two of his soldiers Inuyasha charges forward. Just as he was about to strike her down from the side Urasue shoved her attackers away from her and meet his blade with the staff of her newly formed trident. When their magic clashed together an electrical charge flashed through the water making everyone pause in their attack to back away from them. Just like when Inuyasha battled Poseidon their sparks and blinding power lit up the water around them. The power of their strikes and the movement of their bodies made them appear as gods of war. They appeared to be evenly matched in power and magic however Inuyasha was a skilled fighter and used that to his advantage. Seeing one of her tentacles sway away from her side he mode to his left to made her think she needed to swipe her blade to the right. However when she moved he quickly dodged her blade and cut off a tentacle from her side. Its bloody mass quickly sank to the sea floor and out of their line of sight.
"AHHH! Why you little brat! You'll pay for that!" Urasue screamed as she began to summon all of her power into herself.
She had had enough of these water nymph's games. After seeing her pets Mantin and Hiten die just before her tentacle was cut off she decided it was time to end this thing. No one took her babies away from her! True they were souls she had once consumed but she had bonded with them and they had become her family! Now their souls were free from her grasp and she could never get them back. Not wanting Inuyasha to get another chance to strike, she made the waters began to spin. It whipped and pulled making everyone sling round and round like rag dolls until they were caught inside of her whirl pool. As the pool grew wider it eventually threw them out of its rings. In its center Urasue's form began to change. First she used her black ink and purple smoke to wrap around her seething form to create a magical cocoon. Inuyasha like everyone else had been swept away with the ragging waters. Grabbing hold of a rock nearby he anchored himself to the sea floor. When he looked back towards the direction he had come from he watched in horror as Urasue began to grow in size. Soon she was towering forty feet above the waves and her evil laugh darkened with every inch she grew.
"Ah shit..." Inuysha thought to himself when her glowing red eyes stared down at him in delight.
"HA HA HA HA HA! You poor insignificant fools! I am the goddess of the sea! You see, as I tower over you I can control the waves and all its toils bow to my power!" Urasue yelled as she caused powerful waves to crash over them making many of Inuyasha's soldiers wash away.
As she continued to rip up the sea floor with her under currents; rocks, coral beds and sunken debris began to lift up from its depths. Inuyasha had to dodge from getting hit by wooden planks, broken barrels and masts. This mixture soon begin to spin around in her whirl pool creating a mixture of chaos and danger. Seeing a sunken ship begin to rise up from the seafloor he quickly grabbed hold of a rope dangling from the bottom and pulled himself up onto the deck. If there was anyway he was going to get close to her this was it. The ship just as he predicted entered the pool's outer loop and began to spin up towards the surface. As it grew closer it slowly picked up speed and made its way towards her. As he pulls himself along its hall towards the wheel he had to fight against the surging waves that wash over the deck and dodge loose boards that came loose of the ship. Hearing clashing behind him he looks over his shoulder to find Sesshomaru on his magical cloud battling against Urasue in the air above him. Taking this distraction as his chance to make his move; he pulled himself up behind the wheel and steered the ship towards his unsuspecting target.
[Sesshomaru]
(*** Inuyasha OST 3 - Unare - The Power of Tessaiga ***)
As soon as Urasue had closed the portal Sesshomaru let loose his anger and frustration. His inner beast came free of his prison making his eyes bleed red and his fangs elongate in his mouth. He threw his head back and howled into the stormy night just as another roll of thunder crashed. The combination was haunting. Not wanting to give up the chase, they paced up and down the beach trying to figure out their next plan of attack. As the storm continued to rage on they sensed dark magic beginning to surface somewhere further down the coast. Racing down the beach they see with the help of a lightning strike a dark figure begin to rise up out of the water far off in the distance. Recognizing its aura as the wicked Witch, Sesshomaru forms his magical cloud under his feet and charges out over the water to finish Kagome's revenge. He and his Beast knew they only had so much demonic energy to maintain this form but the need to avenge their love outweighed their own safety.
Catching her eye Sesshomaru pulled out his sword and took aim. She immediately welded her trident and a magical current sparked from its core, shooting out directly towards him. It hits his blade and their clashing powers create an explosion. Not deterred he and his Beast continued to make their way towards her. As their blades continued to strike and clash Sesshomaru saw from the corner of his eye something silver making its way towards them. Taking aim he makes a hard strike causing Urasue to lean to her right and away from the approaching distraction. Looking down he notices the silver creature to be none other than his little brother steering a battered ship. When their amber eyes meet an unspoken battle plan was shared between them. They would strike her down together and avenge every creature who had ever fallen victim to her demise. Needing to keep her distracted Sesshomaru gathers his blade and continued to strike at her counter attacks.
As Inuyasha continued to creep towards her Sesshomaru felt as if someone was watching from the world beyond and began to feel a pull at his waist. Realizing what it was he readied himself for impact. Inuyasha guided the craft perfectly and just as Sesshomaru struck with his blade to the left he punctured her side with a broken mast, impaling in her stomach and all the way through her back. As she cried out in agony blood spat from her painted lips. When Sesshomaru cut above her heart with Tenseiga a portal opened causing all of the stolen souls, power and magic to pour out of her. The brothers watched in satisfaction as soul after soul dropped into the sea and took their true form once more or flew up into the heavens to being their next life.
"NO!" Urasue cried as she watched her life force escape her.
She grew smaller and smaller as the stolen souls and power continued to spill out of her. Soon there was nothing left and her body turned to ash before washing away with the calming sea. Seeing a familiar merman swimming towards them Sesshomaru and Inuyasha made their way towards him.
"Enuyasha you did it my boy!" Poseidon shouted as he wrapped him in a tight bear hug.
"Yeah... no...problem!" Enuyasha choked out as he tried to breathe.
"Ha, sorry! It's just good to be back!" Poseidon said letting him free of his embrace before slapping him on the back.
"My brother helped too yeah know. It was his sword that freed you from her prison I just injured her." Enuyasha said as they looked towards Sesshomaru who was quietly floating on his cloud near by with a blank expression.
"Ah yes, send him my thanks seeing that I cannot speak your native tongue." Poseidon said as he extended his hand out for Sesshomaru to shake.
After hearing his brother translation Sesshomaru gladly took hold of Kagame's father's hand. They hadn't started out on the best of footing and for Poseidon to offer any acknowledgement meant the world to him.
"You best be heading towards the coast Sesshomaru. You used up a lot of your power. Not sure how much longer you..." Inuyasha began but froze mid sentence. His eyes grew wide making Poseidon and Sesshomaru stiffen in concern.
(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - Longing ***)
"What's the matter my boy?" Poseidon asked as he looked at Inuyasha's pale expression.
"L-l-look!" Inuyasha said as he pointed off in the distance behind them.
Turning towards the direction he was pointed at, they both gasped in shock when they took in what he saw. There, not fifty feet from them was a ghostly form of a women making her way towards them. She was walking upon the water's surface and was a white translucent color. Although she was faint in complexion her womanly form and distinct features were clearly visible. As she continued to approach them more and more of her characteristics became clear and Sesshomaru's heart stopped momentarily in his chest when he recognized who she was. When she came to a stop in front of them her characteristic smile appeared upon her delicate lips and her ghostly eyes twinkled with their long lost luster.
"Sessomaru..." she whispered making his eyes widen in surprise.
"Kagome?" he whispered back in disbelief as he reached a shaking hand out towards her.
When his hand reached her cheek it went through her form. He could feel the chill of death whisping around his hand as he pulled back slightly in surprise. It was an unworldly feeling and it made the hair on the back of his neck stand up from the sensation. His heart sunk when he realized that she was still parted from him and he could not hold her like he wanted to. He clenched his jaw in despair as his eyes rippled with grief and longing.
"The gods have sent me to tell you their thanks in bringing Urasue down and for freeing their lost sons and daughters from her unworldly prison." Kagome said as she stepped closer to him and rest her icy hands on his chest making him shudder slightly.
"You understand Spanish?! asked Sesshomaru in surprise.
"Being in the after life the boundaries of the world are almost nonexistent." Kagome giggled sadly.
"Indeed... I felt as if someone had been watching over me when I struck her down with my Father's sword. Was it you?" Sesshomaru asked as he looked into her ghostly grey eyes before resting his forehead against her ghostly one.
He closed his eyes and tried to steady himself while hold back a whimper. He missed her so much it hurt... Kagome too longed to feel his warm touches but no matter how hard she tried her form simply passed straight through him. Closing her eyes from heartbreak, tears began to fall.
"No, I only just came free from the darkness. The pull you felt must have been of the gods." She said as they pulled back to look upon each other again. "I wish I could return to you... but with my body being unattached to Urasue at the time of her passing I was unable to be reborn into the world of the living. I'm sorry my passing has tortured you so... That was never my intention."
Sesshomaru tried to wiped away her tears but once again her ghostly form prevented his worldly touch from reaching them.
"What will become of you now Daughter?" asked Poseidon as he and Inuyasha swam up beside them.
"With my soul being free of Urasue and my body having been returned to the sea, the gods told me that I cannot return to you as I was. I am unsure when I will be reborn again but I imagine it wont be for quite some time. My soul having been broken, suffered quiet a lot of trauma." Kagome said as her body began to fade slightly.
(*** Inuyasha OST 1 - Sorrow's End ***)
"You're leaving already?" Inuyasha asked sadly.
"I am no longer a part of your world Enuyasa. I will miss you all dearly and I promise to watch over from the heavens." Kagome said with a sad smile as she began to fade a little more.
"Kagome wait!" Sesshomaru cried out as he tried to cup her face in his hands as she continued to fade away little by little. "I'm so sorry I was unable to save you in this life but I promise you here and now that I will wait for you. Even if its in the next life I wish for you to be my mate."
"Sessomaru..." Kagome gasped in shock. Her eyes were wide, trickling with tears.
"Kagome the moment our eyes first fell upon each other 50 years ago I have loved you with every fiber of my being. You captured me body and soul that very instant and if you would have me I wish to be bound together with you for all eternity. I have lived a long life and have come to desire no other. For much of my life I had felt as if a void was sitting in my heart, never feeling complete. When we were reunited that fateful night in our lagoon I at long last had found what had been missing in my life. It was you who completed me. Not a demoness, not a human, but you my little mermaid who my soul cried out for. I am unsure if this form will see you in your next life or what form I should take in mine but if our souls were to be united once more... would you honor this demon in become his life mate and the mother of his children?"
"Oh Sess... I do! For I too feel the same!" Kagome said through sobs. "I would gladly become your mate. I love you so much!"
"Until we meet again... my Curioso." Sesshomaru said as he leaned down and tried to kiss her lips one last time.
As soon as their lips "touched" a piece of their souls unknowingly entered the other. What they had not realized 50 years ago was the gods had fated them together and shared a piece of their souls. Thus marking them as soul mates. The night he had kissed her lips goodbye upon that same beach she had rescued him on, Urasue absorbed that small piece of Kagome's soul that the gods had placed in Sesshomaru's heart. It returned his missing piece back into him from Kagome's when she had passed. This broke their bond as soul mates and went against the gods will. Now as Kagome was returning to the underworld, the gods righted Urasue's wrong by returning their shared pieces into each other's hearts, once again marking them as soul mates. Now, they would never be torn apart from each other, even in the after life. When their lips parted Kagome smiled up into his rippling amber eyes one last time. She then whispered her goodbye and disappeared from his grasp all together. As soon as she was no longer a part of this world Sesshomaru's body collapsed from exhaustion and grief. His vision went dark and the cloud he had been hovering on over the water's surface, disappeared out from under him. His limp body hit the cold water knocking the wind out of him and his muscles tighten up.
"Damn it... Sesshomaru!" Inuyasha yelled as he pulled his brother out of the water to keep him from drowning. "I told you your power was running out you dumb ass!"
"Let me retrieve my trident and crown before we take him to shore. The sun is almost upon us and I'm sure by then his power will return enough for him to awaken." Poseidon said before going under the surface to retrieve his lost items.
Once he returned to the surface they steadily made the long trek back to the beach and together pulled Sesshomaru's heavy form out of the surf so he wouldn't be beaten by the rising tide. Not wanting to leave him in his state of vulnerability Inuyasha and Poseidon rest upon some nearby rocks and chated as they waited from him to awaken from his slumber. Soon the sun begin to rise in the far off distance and amber eyes cracked open to being another day.
End of Chapter 40
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