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. and Disney.
Tides Against Time: TIMLINE REVIEW
[Year 1790 - 50 years later]
February 20 – Merfolk return to Valencia, Spain to begin seeking mates for mating season. Later that night Kagome gives Sesshomaru a large sea stone. She watches him play his flute and realizes he still remembers her.
February 21 – Inuyasha saves Kikyo on the beach. Later that night Sesshomaru is reunited with Kagome when she gets caught after giving him a dinglehopper. Kikyo gives Inuyasha his iconic purple necklace. Kikyo heals his hands using her magical healing powers.
February 22 – Koga and his band of Sea Wolves (known as the Barracuda's) arrives for the mating season. Kagome is attacked by a Mako shark earlier that day while exploring the ship. She retrieves Sesshomaru's lost sword but does not give it to him yet. She gives him a blue flag from the ship she rescued him from instead. Sesshomaru gives Kagome a butterfly hairpin. Kikyo gives Inuyasha his mother's lost hand mirror and he gives her a handmade lip paint compact (like in the anime).
March 22 – One month later all remaining tribes have arrived for mating season. Their suitors are out sparing when Hammerhead sharks attack. Kikyo and Kagome help heal a wounded Amazon from a shark bite. Kikyo is too exhausted to go to the castle later that night so Kagome goes on without her. Kagome gives the brothers enchanted shell necklaces that link them to Kagome and Kikyo. Myōga and the Thunder Brother's secretly watch this exchange from the shadows. Poseidon over hears his niece's gossip about his daughters being in love with Koga.
March 23 – Poseidon summons Myōga and finds out his daughters are spending time with demons. He also learns of Kagome's rescue mission 50 years ago. The sisters are out searching for new gifts when Myōga and Poseidon over hear their confession of being with demons. He bans them from ever seeing the demon's again and decrees that wins the games this year they will be forced to mate them. Kagome swims away and spends the night in their mother's secret cove. Through the shells she and Kikyo say goodbye to the demon brothers.
March 24 – The Thunder Brother eels having overheard Kagome's problem and tell her of the powerful magic of Urasue. After some persuading they take her to her and she gives Kagome 3 days to think over their bargain. This deal started that afternoon.
March 25 – Kagome tries to convince herself that she can live without Sesshomaru and not suffer her health.
March 26 - The Duke and his two daughters make there way to Spain. Kagome decides she cannot live without Sesshomaru and that tomorrow she would go and see Urasue.
March 27/Day 1 – That morning Kagome and Kikyo go to Urasue's lair. Kagome gives half her soul to be turned into a land dweller. She makes last minute changes to the deal to have a chance to remain a land dweller forever. To do this Urasue makes her offers the rest of her soul. The deal is she has to be kissed with love by Sesshomaru in less than 7 days, starting immediately. By the end of the 7th day the other half of her soul belongs to Urasue and she will cease to exist. Kikyo rescues her sister from drowning after the transformation and swims to safety. On the beach Kikyo calls for help through the shells and Inuyasha and Sesshomaru search all afternoon to find them. An hour before sunset they find the now human form of Kagome on the beach barely alive and Kikyo suffering from sun poisoning. Inuyasha and Kikyo reluctantly say goodbye on the beach while Sesshomaru rushes Kagome to his castle. Kagome wakes up later that night and is reunited with the demon brothers. This ends the first day of her being a human. Inuyasha stays the night with Kagome after fighting with Sesshomaru.
March 28/Day 2 – Kagome tries to walk when she wakes up but finds that it is too painful and thus is rendered bedridden. She meets her new servant Sango and they become quick friends. Sesshomaru is enchanted by Kagome's beauty when he see's her siting by the window in her blue dress. She later meets her healer named Tsukiyomi and has breakfast with Sesshomaru on their shared balcony. After breakfast Sesshomaru brings Inuyasha and their water demon cook named Daija in hopes of interpreting Kagome's transformation story. Daija recognizes Kagome as the Mer-King's daughter causing the demon brothers to look at Kagome in a new light. This day also marks the 50th year anniversary of the marriage contract. The Duke, Kagura and Kanna arrive just after lunch. Daija places a barrier around the room and locks the door just in time to keep Kagura out. Kagome finds out about Sesshomaru's fiancé and is heart broken. Later that night Sesshomaru comes to check on Kagome and finds her to be having a nightmare. Once she awakens they enjoy some quality time under the stars. Sesshomaru accidently lets his beast free and he claims Kagome as his. He places a sent mark on her neck before falling asleep together. Daija sends news to Poseidon of Kagome's whereabouts and Kiko fall's into depression having being separated from her sister and her love.
March 29/Day 3 – Kagome notices her strength and energy is weakening. Inuyasha, Daija and Kagome have lunch under a tree near the lagoon. Inuyasha discovers his brother's mark. Both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru already dislike the Duke and their soon-to-be mates. Inuyasha and Sesshomaru are forced to endure tea with them. During the tea party Inuyasha develops his own plan to get out of the marriage contract. Sesshomaru makes arrangements for the Duke and his daughters to go explore the city while he is involved in meetings and party planning. Kagome and Daija having nothing to do sneak out and explore Valencia, Spain using a wooden wheel chair. While in town they unfortunately run into the Duke and his two daughters. Lady Kagura bumps into Kagome's chair knocking them both over. Kagura lands in a muddy puddle while Kagome gets her hand stepped on, busts her knee open and bruises her side. After a heated argument they make their way back to the castle and run into Inuyasha along the way. Inuyasha takes responsibility for the dress and fee and gains information from Daija regarding Urasue. At the castle Inuyasha gets Tsukiyomi to heal Kagome while he explores the library for more information. There he uncovers a magic spell book to use against Urasue. Tsukiyomi along with Sango, Kaede and Daija help fix Kagome's broken hand. While at dinner Sesshomaru learns of the incident in town and confronts Inuyasha about it later in his study. After that Sesshomaru makes his way to Kagome's room where he runs into the healer Tsukiyomi. She tells him everything and he then goes to see for himself. He heals Kagome's knee with his healing salivia and confesses with his inner beast that he loves her. While they fall asleep Inuyasha sneaks down to the lagoon and turns into a ½ merman after loosing his tongue and some of his powers to Urasue.
March 30/Day 4 – Kagome notices she is starting to get colder. Tsukiyomi discovers Kagome's knee somehow healed over night but her bruised side and broken fingers had not. After talking with Daija and Sango she learns of Kagome's curse. Kagome coughs up her first sign of blood into her napkin while eating. Tsukiyomi and Daija make their way to Sesshomaru to join in their meeting with Miroku. Tsukiyomi shares of Kagome's health issues to the group and they make plans to save her after gaining knowledge from a reluctant Daija. After their meeting Sessomaru and Miroku make plans for breaking the marriage contract with the Duke. They also notice Inuyasha is missing. Later that afternoon Sesshomaru meets with the Spanish Court. While in the meeting he convinces them to delay their voting and informs them of his feelings regarding Kagura. Luckily he persuades them to hold off on any decisions regarding the contract. After the meeting he joins Kagome in her room to find her learning how to read. They then eat out on the patio by candlelight and dance under the stars. Unknowingly Takemaru spies on them from the shadows and notices Sesshomaru's claim. In the sea Kikyo and Inuyasha are reunited and despite his loss of tongue they confess their feelings for each other and become mates in the kelp forest. They spend the night in a boathouse when Inuyasha temporarily changes back into his half demons self. Both kingdoms are looking for their missing heirs.
March 31/Day 5 – It's Sesshomaru's birthday. Kagome is eating outside when she begins losing feeling in hands. Not wanting to draw attention to herself she has Sango take her to the lagoon to soak in the sun. There she over hears some fish gossiping about her sister and the mating games. Not learning who the winner was she said goodbye and returned to relaxing under the afternoon sun. When she opens her eyes Takemaru, cloaked as a human confronts and threatens her. He knocks her out of her chair, slaps her across the cheek then disappears. Daija and Sango find her trembling on the ground and summon Sesshomaru for help. When Sesshomaru arrives Kagome describes her assault and attacker. Daija witnesses Sesshomaru's claim through his eyes and possessive body language.
They then return to Kagome's room and make plans to leave the castle for the remainder of the day. In the hallway Sesshomaru runs into Lady Kagura and has to dismiss her advances. Lady Kanna then reveals to the Duke and Kagura about his relationship with Kagome through her enchanted mirror. Sango sneaks Kagome out and they meet Ah-Un and Sesshomaru at the back entrance of the castle. Sesshomaru and Kagome then fly away on Ah-Un for a romantic get away on a nearby Island. They almost mate and share their first kiss when Kagome's heart was magically constricted by Urasue's spell. Urasue begins to absorb more of Kagome's soul forcing her body to begin breaking down. When everyone leaves Kagome's room later that evening the Duke, Lady Kagura and Lady Kanna over hear about Kagome's condition. When Daija comes out the Duke confronts him about it. The Duke then makes his way over to Takemaru's home and were they formulate a wicked plan against the Tashio household.
While all of this is happening Inuyasha meets Kikyo's family and suitors. Poseidon learns of Inuyasha's past and sacrifice to be with his daughter. Gaining council from Chief Kaguya from the MamiWati tribe, Poseidon is torn from either sacrifice himself for Kagome to return as a mermaid or give his remaining magic to his son-in-law and shorten his lifespan. Unable to decide he allows Inuyasha to fight for the right as Kikyo's mate. Inuyasha battles Bankotsu while Koga and Ryura battle. Inuyasha wins the first match by wrestling Bankotsu to the sea floor while Koga nearly kills Ryura after breaking his neck. Toran announces her pregnancy while Ryura is being healed. Inuyasha then battles Koga and knocks him out after a heated battle. Exhausted from fighting Inuyasha nearly looses his fight with Poseidon until his inner beast awakens and finishes the battle. Inuyasha is announced new Prince and Poseidon transfer's his royalty markings over to him, marking him as his successor.
On their return to the cove Inuyasha saves Poseidon from an assassination attempt. The healer thankfully were able to heal Inuyasha just in time. After some much needed rest Kikyo and Inuyasha re-consummate their mating. Later that day the barracuda tribe is arrested from their treason. Koga Hakkaku, Ginta and a few other members are later executed. The rest are banished as traitors. Inuyasha shows the tribe his weakness at nightfall and the tribe accepts him after hearing Poseidon's declaration of his future potential. After executions were finished Kikyo is contacted by Sesshomaru. Poseidon and Kikyo quickly make their way to the castle after learning of Kagome's decline in health. Inuyasha unable to follow stays behind and learns from Myoga. Poseidon and Sesshomaru meet for the first time that night. While visiting Poseidon and Kikyo learn of Kagome's inevitable demise from Daija.
Poseidon tries to sway his daughter to take his soul to save herself (despite Inuyasha winning the fight) but Kagome declines. Kagome learns of Inuyasha and Urasue's curse but doesn't realize he is now her brother-in-law. Before they leave Kagome asks Kikyo to return the next night with Sesshomaru's sword and her butterfly hairpin. Sesshomaru and Kagome return to bed and while they fall asleep crying, Sesshomaru prays to the gods to save her from her curse. Miroku and a few members of the court secretly arrange for a health inspection for Lady Kagura and Lady Kanna. He made sure to keep it top secrete and to bring medical professionals in, not tied to the castle. They also made plans for a Miko to be present as well incase any casting spells were needed to be purified. Also, the King of England has died and the Princess having being cleared from the Duke's clutches secretly making arrangements to head to France.
April 1/Day 6 – It's Inuyasha's birthday and tonight is the coming of age celebration. When Kikyo returns from visiting the castle with Poseidon, Inuyasha learns of Kagome's unavoidable death. He meets Kikyo and Kagome's little brother Sota and secretly envisions his future pups with Kikyo. They explore their mother's cove and the surrounding area the remainder of the day. Around lunchtime Inuyasha contacts Sesshomaru and tells him of his return home for the party later that night. While his family was out exploring Poseidon checked on the injured and sick. He had a pep talk with Bankotsu to better his tribe and learns of Toran and Ryura's predicament. Later that day Ryura awakens from his coma and is greeted by his lover and soon to be young. Later that day Poseidon gives them the good news of sanctuary within the Royal tribe.
Sesshomaru learns from Daija about the Duke's unnerving good mood and investigates. Finding them his behavior to be unsettling he and Miroku make plans for their afternoon meeting with the court to counter act the Duke's plan. Miroku made sure to slip the medical forms into Jaken's folder before he came to meet with Sesshomaru. In the meeting Miroku along with three other members of the court found issues with a fake/altered copy of the contract. After finding it to be a fake they look at Sesshomaru's original copy. While they are in the meeting the medical investigation goes under way. They uncover Lady Kagura to have broken her purity and therefore her end of the contract. After a vote Sesshomaru is a free man but Inuyasha is debatable. Getting ready for the party Sesshomaru reconnects with Inuyasha at the doors and learns of his own matting to Kikyo. After confronting him about it in the gardens Sesshomaru is given the spell book and he in turn gives his blessing to Inuyasha.
Before the party Inuyasha gave Kagome the sword and hairpin. Later at the party Kagome is announced as the first Lady of Valor and signs the new alliance with the water kingdom. She is honored with a dance. During the dance everyone witnesses Sesshomaru's mate claim and they all grieve with their Lord on Kagome's approaching demise. Kagome then gives Sesshomaru his lost sword and then retreats for the evening. Inuyasha, Daija and Kagome then make their way to the lagoon where all the Merfolk are waiting to say their farewells to Kagome and to help transform Inuyasha into a full merman. The spell was successful and Inuyasha is their new heir to the Water Kingdom. After saying goodbye they go their separate ways.
Around 2 in the morning, after gaining access to the room, cloaked demons kill Daija and kidnap Kagome. While this is happening Takemaru keeps Sesshomaru distracted. Once finished Takemaru and the Duke take their exit. While they are leaving Sesshomaru announces the mating of Inuyasha and Kikyo thus ending the contract and finishing the party. Sesshomaru later finds Daija dead and uses his sword to bring him back to life. Once learning of Kagome's kidnaping he changes into his true form and tracks Kagome's blood. During the party Kagura and the Earl of Germany hit it off and they secretly make plans to run away together the following morning. Earl Max brainstorms on how to take down the Duke once Kagura and Kanna are safe.
April 2/Day 7 – Today marks the 50th year anniversary of Inu no Tashio's murder. Kagome wakes up in a shack near the coast. She tries to escape through a rotten wooden plank but Takemaru shows up before hand. He torchers and rapes her before cutting her arm and injecting a black poison into her system. He then leaves but accidently drops his robe pin. Sesshomaru had been searching for Kagome all day but Naraku's men to mislead him by leaving multiple trails with her bloody scent. Just as the sun was starting to set he realizes he was going the wrong way and finds her dying on the beach. Unknowingly Urasue had summoned her to get closer to the water so she could gather her corps. He was about to kiss her lips and tell her he loved her when Urasue crushed her heart, killing her before the sun set; thus breaking her end of the contract.
Not ready to say goodbye he kissed her lips and Urasue was finally able to consume the remaining piece of Kagome's soul that had been in his heart. Urasue having finished her spell with the help of Inuyasha's tongue leaves Sesshomaru to grieve alone on the beach all night. While the Duke is out with Takemaru, Max confronts the Court and shares of his conversation of Kagura and Kanna's childhood abuse. Given permission despite the lockdown the three of them quickly board his ship and make their way towards Germany. The court and members of the castle guard search for Kagome and her kidnappers. Later that afternoon Takemaru and Naraku return from the beach house along with Taigokumaru and Byakuya.
The British navel service then arrives and announces the Kings death, the Princesses up coming wedding to the Earl of France and the arrest of Naraku. Miroku later checks on Takemaru's alibi to find it false and he confides in Saya, Goryomaru, Izumo and Shako. Later that night under the cloak of darkness he takes Kohaku and his wife to safety. Before the sun set Miroku heard Sesshomaru's mourning cry. In the cove the merfolk are all gathered around and gave an ascension ceremony in honor of Kagome. During this ceremony they prayed to the gods to save her soul. While Kikyo sang the shells break away from her and Inuyasha's necks, finalizing Kagome's death.
April 3/ Day 8 - Miroku returns after making sure Kohaku and his wife are safely away from Takemaru's tampering. Sango and Miroku's relationship is uncovered. At court Takemaru is interigated and uncover his false alibi as well as Sesshomaru's discovery of his lost pin. His goes into holding and they search his property. They find documents dating back over 100 years and find out Naraku and him are childhood friends. Also of their plans of world domination and revenge against the Inu no Tashio family. They uncover motive against Kagome with the relation to Izayoi and he is brought in for sentencing. After hearing a disturbing confession the court gives Sesshomaru permission for immediate execution. He was charged with two known murders, rape, treason and a long list of other offenses. While this is happening Urasue consumes the rest of Kagome's essence and places her ashes into a small glass jar.
She then confronts the Royal family outside of their cove and makes a deal with Poseidon. After absorbing Poseidon into her magical pink stone around her neck she dumps Kagome's ashes into the sea. Kikyo attacks her for playing dirty but gets knocked out in the process. Inuyasha begins to fight against Urasue until Chief Kaguya and the remaining merfolk come out to avenge Poseidon's untimely death. Fleeing before they could harm her she escapes to her lair and begins to make puppet soldiers out of magic and a few of her stolen souls. Just as she was about to commence the battle with Inuyasha, Sesshomaru summons her through her cauldron with the help of the magic book. He tries to make a deal with her to release Kagome's soul in exchange for his sword of life but Urasue cannot go through with the deal. She needs Kagome's soul to live and she has already released her ashes into the sea. She cuts off the connection but see's Sesshomaru's threat before it ended.
Letting down her barrier she makes her way to battle. When Inuyasha cuts one of her tentacles off and the thunder brothers were killed she absorbs her remaining souls and magic into herself and becomes a giant octopid. She uses her dark magic to control the sea's wave and weather. As the sun sets, this marks one day without Kagome. Sesshomaru on the beach sees what is going on and uses his demonic cloud to fly out to attack. While Urasue and Sesshomaru are battling each other Inuyasha climbs aboard a sunken ship that has risen to the surface due to a whirl pool and uses it to impale Urasue's side. As he does this Sesshomaru feels a spiritual pull on his sword along with a spiritual guardian watching over him. This gives him the strength and resolve to free all of the stole souls from Urasue's heart.
Urasue dies after being struck in the chest and being impaled in her side. All of the lost souls upon release either returned to their true forms or went to the heavens. As Sesshomaru and Inuyasha are reunited with Poseidon Kagome's spirit comes to wish them farewell and to tell them thanks from the gods. Before Kagome parts into the afterlife Sesshomaru declares his feelings for her and asks to become life-mates in the next life. Kagome agrees to this arrangement and a piece of their souls return into each other marking them as soul mates through a spiritual kiss once more. Once Kagome has returned to the other side, Sesshomaru passes out from exhaustion and Poseidon and Inuyasha take him to shore. There they wait for him to awaken.
(I hope this was helpful in following along and refreshing everything that has happend! I know that the chapters have a lot in them and a lot has happened so far in the story. There is still much more to come. I hope you are enjoying it so far. Thank you again for your support. Please review! I'd love to hear from you and your thoughts, predictions etc.! Thanks again! More to come soon!)