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: "Peter Roe - Reunion" "A Single Man (Soundtrack) - 1 Stillness of the Mind." 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: Remember
"Are you sure you don't want a full ceremony?" Kikyo asked as she and her cousins lounged on the beach with Kagome.
"Positive. I want a private gathering with our immediate family. Its going to be hard enough as it is. I don't want a bunch of people I don't really know there." Kagome sniffled as she felt the last of Sesshomaru's energy leave his pelt. Now it was nothing more than a simple fur shawl and her pup would become weaker and weaker as time went by. There was a chance that the pup would survive but without having Sesshomaru's demonic aura it would be sickly the rest of its life or die soon after birth. "I think Mama's cove would be a good place to have it. That way, it will feel like she and father are with us."
"That sounds perfect." Eri said as she ran her fingers through Kagome's hair. "If the time comes for a funeral leave everything to us. We'll take care of it."
"Hn." Kagome hummed in thanks as she rubbed over her womb. Her chin quivered when she felt its little aura fluttering behind her hand. She could sense it was hungry but she didn't have his energy to offer. "I'm s-so sorry little one but that's all I had left…"
(*** Peter Roe - Reunion ***)
"Maybe we could sneak the pelt back before he leaves tomorrow?" Ayumi suggest hoping for a solution.
"Then we risk the pelt not coming back at all." Kikyo argued.
"Well it's not like the pelt is doing her any good now. It's useless without his power." Yuka grumbled.
"I say we risk it! Ayumi exclaimed. "Then we could bring the pelt back to her and repeat the cycle over and over again until the pup is born!"
"Enuyasa said that his brother was looking for the pelt to take on his trip. If he sees that it has returned he will take it with him and we won't ever get it back. Even if the pup survives a month without its father's energy and we got the pelt after he returns the pup will already have suffered permanent damages." Kikyo sighed as she tucked a strand hair behind her sister's ear. "The only way to save her pup now is if Sesshomaru comes for her."
"Which he wont." Kagome sniffled. "Sara's spell has not weakened or changed meaning I am still forgotten and he will not…"
"LOOK!" Yuka suddenly shouted as she pointed up the beach.
"(GASP!)" everyone gapped as they turned to look at the enormous white dog coming their way. It had a blue crescent moon upon its brow and magenta stripe markings along its jaws and body. It's white pelt flowed behind him as he ran and burning red eyes locked with Kagome's wide blues.
"It can't be…" Kikyo whispered in disbelief.
"But it is!" Eri cried. "Its…"
"Sesshomaru…." Kagome whispered in shock as tears of joy fell down her cheeks.
Shaking out of her surprise and not wanting to waste a single second in reaching him, she transformed her tail back into legs and quickly got up from her spot. Only clade in his fur pelt and her breast shells she raced up the beach and didn't care her lower half was bare. He remembered her and had come! As she ran his fur pelt flew curled around her and hair whipped out behind her as she ran. She sobbed and whimpered for him when the distance between them seem to last forever.
She missed her mate and needed to hold him to make sure she wasn't dreaming. Being the middle of the day the sand was hot and burned her feet as she ran. The pain only made her cry and run faster. Hearing his howl and seeing him pick up the pace she pulled the pelt tighter around her belly and called his name over and over. When he was close enough he transformed back into his humanoid self and ran towards her with everything he had. She could see the relief and joy reflecting in his eyes and knew everything would be ok.
"SESSHOMARU!" Kagome cried out again as she reached for him.
"KAGOME!" Sesshomaru shouted back.
"SESSHOMARU!" Kagome called again as her eyes were nearly blinded by her tears.
Seeing her extend her arms out to him he pulled her into his chest and wrapped her naked legs around his waist. He could feel her trembling like he was and he held her tighly in his arms and buried his nose into her hair. Her sobs tore at his heart knowing her pain was his fault. He whimpered and kissed along her jaw and chin in apology. His pelt having been reconnected to his body soaked up his demonic energy like a sponge. It immediately began to feed their growing young and a soft warm hum radiated from its fur.
"You came!" Kagome sobbed as she held him tight. Her breathing was ragged from her crying and running and tears stained her pink cheeks.
"Of course I came!" Sesshomaru panted as he pushed her wind swept hair away from her face and kissed all along her jaw and licked her tears away. "You never left me."
"Wh...what?" Kagome sniffled as she looked up into his eyes with confusion.
"Shhh…" Sesshomaru soothed as he licked her chin in apology and nuzzled into her neck. "My mind did not remember at first but my beast's heart was always searching for you. You kept me from sleep, claimed my thoughts and dreams and made me turn my castle upside down to find you. It was my beast that held onto you. If he did not I don't know what would have happened with the potion. I knew I was missing something but didn't figure it out until last night. I found the comb I had given you in one of my drawers and one of your night gowns in Lorenzo's bed."
(xxx stop music xxx)
"In his bed?" Kagome chuckled weakly. "The poor puppy... I've tried to call him but I think Sara had him take his necklace off."
"She asked me to remove mine as well. I shall find them when I return." Sesshomaru promised as he ran his thumb over her lips as he cupped her chin. "I followed your scent into the room next door and vision after vision of you came to my mind. I drowned in your beauty, your love and of our pup. Then I realized…"
"What?" Kagome asked as she looked up into his sad amber eyes.
(*** Abel Korzenkowski - A Single Man (Soundtrack) - 1 Stillness of the Mind ***)
"That I have betrayed you..." Sesshomaru confessed with sincere apology reflecting in his eyes. "I have been unfaithful to you once more and even now my inner beast and I are unbalanced. I can still feel the lingering affects of the spell."
"The spell… it-it hasn't broken?" Kagome gasped as the implications of what he was saying clicked. "You… you still love her d-don't you?"
"Hn." Sesshomaru hummed with unwavering guilt reflecting in his amber eyes. "My heart is split in two and I am uncertain of what is to be done."
"What is to be done?" Kagome repeated as she pulled out of his arms and looked up at him in confusion. "Sesshomaru! That love isn't real!"
"It is." Sesshomaru said making her gasp and take another step back. "You hold my beast's half and she hold this one's."
"So what are you going to do? You can't have us both!" Kagome said as fresh tears began to fall from her eyes.
"I am aware of that but I literally cannot choose." Sesshomaru sighed in frustration as he ran his fingers through his hair.
"There is always a choice!" Kagome snarled as she turned her back on him. "I will not wait around to be used as second goods Sesshomaru!"
"I know that." Sesshomaru said. "I only rediscovered our relationship last night and I am embarrassed to say a bit over whelmed. Would you give this one time to work through his decision?"
"How much time?" Kagome growled as she refused to look at him.
"I am to leave for Rome tomorrow morning for a business trip. I will return in one month's time. Will you give me this trip to think things over? I know I do not deserve to ask this of you but…" Sesshomaru asked as he slowly walked up behind her and turned her around. Cupping under her chin he made her look up into his eyes. "Please give this one another chance?"
"(Sigh...) As long as you promise me that during your trip you will not have any physical relations with Sara." Kagome said making Sesshomaru raise his eyebrow in surprise. "I mean it Sesshomaru! There will be no kissing, no hugging, no snuggles, no sleeping in the same quarters and absolutely no sex of any kind with Sara, period! If I can't be with you, neither should she!"
"And doing so will accomplish what exactly?" Sesshomaru asked in confusion.
"It will accomplish a lot! You gave me your vow 15 fucking years ago that we would be together!" Kagome snapped angrily making him stiffen in shock. "You claim to be an honorable demon yet you cannot choose to be faithful to one female. If our love means anything to you and you truly desire to be with me forever I need you to show me that you mean it. REALLY mean it! Show me that you can be trusted, live up to your promise and that this pup growing inside of my womb wasn't a mistake!"
"It is not a mistake!" Sesshomaru growled as he cupped her face insuring she saw his seriousness. "Our love, our pup, US; is not a mistake!"
"Then stay faithful to me Sesshomaru or leave me the hell alone." Kagome said as she stared up into his eyes with burning rage reflecting in them. "You have one month to set things right. Become one with your beast and take time together to assess what you desire most. Find out where your priorities lie and become the honorable demon I once knew. I just hope you realize what you will be missing should you annul our vow and choose Sara in the end. I will not take you back once she had passed from this world."
"I promise." Sesshomaru vowed as he rest his forehead against hers with hope in his eyes. "I promise to become one with my beast and travel in celibacy."
"Good, now shut up." Kagome said before surprising him by claiming his lips and planting a heated kiss.
Feeling her anger, pain and passion in her kiss Sesshomaru growled against her lips and angled her head so he could deepen it. Standing on her tiptoes Kagome threaded her fingers in his silver hair and pulled him to her. She wanted to leave him something to remember her by. Something that would haunt his thoughts and dreams when he was with Sara. Something that would make him burn and long for her and her alone. She wanted him to miss her damn it! She purposely arched her chest into his and moaned when she felt his large hands knead her bare ass. She inwardly smirked when she felt his cock rising to attention against her belly.
"Perfect…" she thought and began to grid herself against him.
He growled against her lips and lifted her aching pussy against him. He could smell her growing arousal and when she mewled his heat intensified. Loving the feeling of his furs around her and caressing her exposed skin he groaned against her lips and curled his tongue along the roof of her mouth. She had looked so sexy and exotic standing there before him with only her shells cupping her breasts and his fur hiding her core. She looked wild with her defiant angry stare and her raven locks that blown about her in the breeze. She stood strong like a warrior goddess ready for battle. He thought it was sexy as hell and it made his inner beast purr with lustful pride.
"She is our bitch, our mate, our future. We will not lose her!" His beast howled in his mind as Sesshomaru began to kiss and lick down her neck.
"Possibly... our mate. We have not marked her yet. This spell has opened my eyes to Sara and I will not pass her up just yet." Sesshomaru answered back earning an angry snarl in his mind.
"Not possibly! Kagome IS our chosen mate and she IS whelped with our pups!" his beast growled angrily. "She IS WORTHY of our mark!"
"So is Sara. She gave us Lorenzo and has been a good wife. They are both my females and both with this ones seed. They are equal in this ones eyes." Sesshomaru argued as he kissed between Kagome's breasts before he froze and stared at her covered waist with widened eyes.
"Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked nervously as she noticed him suddenly pulling back the furs around her waist. "Is… is everything alright?"
Having pulled back the furs her growing bump was revealed to his eyes. He had not seen it since she had fled a month ago and he gasped as he marveled at its size. It had grown nearly double and made a cute pooch on her lower belly. It was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen and it made his eyes sting and his throat prickle. He noticed her skin was more taught making her belly button pull slightly. He could see how firm her growing womb was beneath and it made him gulp in a rush of air at the sight.
He tentatively slid his hands up her sides and cupped her little bump. It was smooth and warm beneath his skin and he rubbed it in blissful wonderment. Feeling her fingers threading in his bangs he closed his eyes and leaned forward to rub his nose against it. He could feel the growing energy of her womb beneath his cheek and as he purred his demonic power flowed inside feeding his young. The smell of her pregnancy was so much stronger than before and he drank it in like a starving man. What his beast had said was true and he wrapped his arms around her hips keeping her protected and safe.
"Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked again as she saw him lovingly kiss and lick all over her growing bump. "I take it the pup is alright?"
"More than alright." Sesshomaru purred huskily as he looked up into her confused deep blues with his heat and pride. "All three of them."
"Th-th-three?!" Kagome squeaked when she heard him chuckle and return his kisses up her belly.
"Three, my little mermaid." Sesshomaru whispered against her skin. "One beautiful spring meadow accompanied by some wild flowers and lemon grass. I had thought they were all one beautiful landscape, however my beast has opened my senses to the truth."
"She is a good bitch! Her womb is strong and holds many pups. Sara is weak and I will not claim her as our mate!" Sesshomaru's beast promised in his mind. "In time you shall see she is for us…"
"Three pups!" Kagome laughed as happy tears rolled down her cheeks giving Sesshomaru time to lock away his beast. They'd talk about this argument later. "I can't believe it!"
"Believe it, for it is true." Sesshomaru said as he kissed up the valley of her breasts and slipped on hand under a shell. Cupping her breast in his palm he could feel the slight change in weight and fullness in her breast. He nuzzled into her neck and groaned. "Come back with me…"
"You know I cannot." Kagome said between pants as he lovingly caressed her tender breasts. "It's not safe."
"The Barron and Captain Okami are no longer there." Sesshomaru said as he kissed up her neck and nibbled behind her ear. "And Sara will be traveling with Lorenzo and I."
"I-I'll think about it." Kagome moaned as his thumb rubbed over her aching nipple.
"Do they ache?" Sesshomaru asked noticing her teetering between pleasure and pain.
"Mhmm." Kagome hummed as she felt him remove the shell bar from her breasts and heard them carelessly tossed to the side.
[Warning: Lemon, marked when finished. 18+ please]
When she felt his hot tongue and firm lips lick and suckle on her teat she groaned and leaned against his mouth. Hearing her gasping and moaning in pleasure he knew he was helping and growled with contentment. Sensing her relaxing in his arms he slowly began to sit back on the sand and pulled her down to straddle his lap. Having her lower core already exposed from her transformation he set her flower petals against him and began a slow and steady rock against her. It didn't take long for her to soak his pants and for them both to be dry humping against each other like horny dogs in heat. Reaching between them he unfastened his pants and pulled out his raging cock. If he wasn't going to be getting anything for the next month he was sure as hell going to get some now while she offered.
Lifting her hips slightly he plunged into her and she came hard and fast. As she cried out in pleasure he could feel her release soaking into his pants and he groaned into the crook of her neck. Having not released with her he began to thrust in short quick movement. The sudden intensity made Kagome throw her head back and cry along with his every thrust. Leaning forwards he cupped her breast in his mouth and kneaded the other in time with his movements. The rapid motions had them both moaning and groaning and stimulated to near bursting. Feeling the need to change positions Sesshomaru shed his jacket and laid it out on the sand behind her. Without slipping out of her cunt, he carefully laid her down on the jacket and pulled her legs over his shoulders. Mindful of his pups growing between them he looked into her eyes and began his quick rapid thrust once more.
The new angle allowed him to hit deeper inside and Kagome scratched up and down his back and curled her toes from the pleasure. She could feel that she was close and rolled against him to edge him into completion with her. Her little bump snuggled up between them built an intensity to their rutting and made their hearts swoon. Three beautiful, strong and healthy pups were growing inside of her, proof of a love greater than any potion. When at last her vision went white and her channel contracted and released she cried out to the world and held onto him as if it were their last time. As she felt the last of his hot seed seep from his cock he released a long demonic howl into the air declaring to the world that she was his. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she looked up at him with a mixture of pain, love and uncertainty.
[End of Lemon]
"Why do you weep?" Sesshomaru asked as he used his thumb to wipe away her tears. He could see the emotions reflecting in her eyes and it made him feel guilty knowing his indecision made her feel so.
"Because you have all of me but I cannot have all of you." Kagome whispered making Sesshomaru sigh in defeat.
"Look at me." she commanded gently. When he looked up from her chest she cupped his face and looked into his eyes. "Remember this moment right here, right now as you think things over in Rome ok?"
Seeing she had his attention she continued, "I love you Sesshomaru more than words can describe. You are the air I breathe, the foundation I walk on and my light to lead me when I feel lost and alone. When you forgot about me, it was like I was dying all over again. We made a vow to be together forever through sickness and health, the ups and down and to love and rely on each other till the end of time. I came back to this world to fulfill our vow and forgave you of your past sins. You got that? You have been forgiven! However if you choose to break our vow again and continue to love another despite everything we've worked to accomplish I will leave and never come back."
"Kagome…" Sesshomaru whimpered.
"No, listen." Kagome said as she placed a finger over his lips. "You will forever hold my heart but if you return and still cannot decide I will decide for you. The pups will be seen as illegitimate and to protect them and myself I will go to Paris, live with my new family and no longer be a part of you life. I refuse to raise our pups in an unstable environment and continue to see you in the arms of another woman. My heart cannot bare it."
"NO!" Sesshomaru growled as wrapped his arms around her waist and snarled in protest. "You will not leave me!"
"Then don't make me." Kagome said back gently as she noticed his beast's red eyes seeping into his amber. She could see his desperation in trying to get to her and she smiled knowing her Sesshomaru was still in there despite the potion. It gave her hope to hold on. If he had gotten through the spell this far… maybe there was a chance he could break the rest? "Listen to your inner beast and come back to me, come back to us. Let's finally start our forever as mates and give our pups a loving home to grow up in. The gods gave us another chance. Don't waist their blessing by shoving us aside."
"I will remember this moment." Sesshomaru promised as he looked down into her rippling blues.
"Remember my love, remember this moment, this promise and come back to me. Come back to us." Kagome whimpered as she pulled him down into a farewell kiss and laid his hand over their pups.
As they kissed they held each other close and whispered their promise to each other again and again. It was there under the sun that they made love one final time declaring to the gods above of their new lovers vow. When it came time for them to depart they shared one last passionate kiss and then reluctantly drifted apart. As Sesshomaru watched her transform into her true self and disappear into the sea the pain resurfaced in his heart and uncertainty in his soul.
[The Next Day - Tashio Castle]
"Mama?" Lorenzo asked as he walked into the main lobby holding his stuffed dog. "Where's Papa?"
"I don't know darling. He's probably finishing up a few things with the court before we leave." Sara shrugged as she knelt down and helped him into his travel coat.
"Do I haves to go?" Lorenzo whined as he reluctantly slipped his arm into the coat's sleeve.
"Yes, darling. We've already gone over this." Sara sighed just as Sesshomaru walked into the main lobby with High Councilmen Shako and Chief Advisor Miroku.
"But I want to stay and find Gome!" Lorenzo whimpered as he began to cry. "I want my Gome!"
"Lorenzo we've talked about this… there is no Gome." Sara lied making all three men behind her frown.
"Come pup." Sesshomaru said as he ushered for his son to approach. Lorenzo hearing his father's call walked over to his side and rubbed his eyes as he whimpered. Picking Lorenzo up he tucked his little head into the crock of his neck and motioned for his servants to begin loading the carriage to leave. "Prepare to leave in half an hour. I wish to speak to my son."
"Yes, Sir." The carriage driver said then quickly got his men to work.
"Is everything alright?" Sara asked as she and the court officials followed Sesshomaru towards the gardens.
"Hn." Sesshomaru hummed as he held up his hand for her to stop. "We will return shortly."
"Oh… a-alright." Sara said with a confused expression. She watched them disappear into the gardens and nibbled on her lower lip with worry. What on earth could he possibly need to talk to Lorenzo about that he didn't want her or the court officials to hear? A cold chill ran down her spin at the thought of him regaining his memories. "Impossible…" Sara scoffed as she returned inside to instruct the servants.
What Sara missed however was the knowing smiles upon Shako and Miroku's faces before they sank into the castle's shadows. Sesshomaru carried Lorenzo deeper into the gardens and away from prying ears before he sat him on his lap.
"Calm pup." Sesshomaru soothed as he rolled his fatherly purr and ran his claws through his white puppy hair.
"I-I don't wants to go." Lorenzo hiccupped as he tried to stop crying. "I want mmm my Gome."
"Is that truly what you wish?" Sesshomaru asked making Lorenzo look up at him in surprise.
"You member Gome?!" Lorenzo sniffled as his honey brown eyes widened with hope.
"I do." Sesshomaru nodded making Lorenzo glow with happiness. "It was not my intension to upset you pup or to forget her. It will not happen again."
"Does dis mean Gome can come home now?" Lorenzo sniffled as he smiled from ear to ear.
"Perhaps." Sesshomaru said making Lorenzo pull back with a frown.
"Why?" Lorenzo asked.
"Your birth mother still does not wish for me to be with her and there are many people, including your grandpa and Captain Okami who might try to hurt her." Sesshomaru explained making Lorenzo's chin quiver.
"But I want my Gome!" Lorenzo cried making Sesshomaru's inner beast growl at seeing him upset. "I don't want to go see grandpa and Nanna. I want my Gome!"
"You would willingly leave your birth mother's side to be with her?" Sesshomaru asked in surprise.
"Mama is good mama but Gome helps my demon gwow and pways wif me. She smells nice and makes me happy." Lorenzo sniffled. "Gome and her pup is pack and I pwamised to pwotect da pack."
"Indeed." Sesshomaru smirked with pride reflecting in his eyes. He remembered his little pup's promise to protect them when he discovered who Kagome was. The fact that he had not blown their cover all those times made him proud. "You have already protected their secret."
"Yeah… but now day not safe!" Lorenzo exclaimed as he pleaded with his father to stay. Reaching into his coat pocket he pulled out their necklaces making Lorenzo gasp. "My neckwace!"
"I do not feel comfortable leaving you alone in the castle without your birth mother and I present." Sesshomaru said as he slipped his necklace over his puppy ears. "If Kagome will allow you to stay in the cove with your uncle and cousins I will allow it."
"Weally?!" Lorenzo squealed and clutched the shell in his tiny clawed hands.
"Hn." Sesshomaru nodded as he slipped his over his head.
"Gome?!" Lorenzo called into the shell. "Gome you dair?"
"Lorenzo!" Kagome shouted into the shell making their ears hurt slightly. "How are you sweetie?! I miss you so much!"
"I miss you too!" Lorenzo cried as happy tears clung to his eyes. "I don't wana go on da twip. Can I stay wif you?!"
"Stay with me?" Kagome asked in confusion.
"He wishes to remain here at your side." Sesshomaru said through his shell. "Would the cove permit him to stay?"
"I-I don't know. Let me ask your brother really quick." Kagome said as she turned to look at Inuyasha. He was lounging next to her sister on the beach watching their newts play in the tide pools as she nursed Alwar. "Hey Enu, would Lorenzo be able to stay with us during your brother's trip? I guess he's all worked up about leaving me behind."
"Sure." Inuyasha shrugged as he continued to relax in his spot on the beach with his hands behind his head. "As long as the squirt is blindfolded on the way here so he can't accidently tell anyone of our location I don't mind. Have Daija bring him."
"Great! Thank you so much!" Kagome said as she beamed with joy for the first time in weeks. "You brother says its fine as long as his eyes are blindfolded. Do you need to depart right away?"
"We do." Sesshomaru smirked as he watched Lorenzo jumping up and down from the good news.
"Gome! Gome! I gets to see Gome!" Lorenzo sang as he danced and jumped around on the cobblestones.
"Have Daija bring him with a couple days worth of play clothes and toiletries. Nothing fancy you care getting lost or ruined." Kagome chuckled as she listened to Lorenzo in the background. "What time should we expect to see him?"
"20 minutes time." Sesshomaru said as he stood up and motioned for his son to follow him back inside. "Come, pup we must seek out the water snake."
"Ohtay!" Lorenzo said as he followed after him. "Bye Gome! See you soon!"
"I can't wait!" Kagome giggled just as she realized Sara would have Sesshomaru all to herself for the entire trip. "Sesshomaru?"
"Hn?" Sesshomaru asked as he they walked up the back patio steps leading to the kitchens.
"I-I love you." Kagome said nervously making him pause. "I hope you have a safe trip and... and do well in your business meetings in Rome and... and d-don't forget to…"
"Kagome." Sesshomaru said with a knowing smirk.
"Y-Yes?" Kagome asked as she nibbled on her lip.
"I love you too." Sesshomaru said making Kagome release a shaky breath she didn't realize she was holding and close her eyes to fight back the tears. "I remember our promise and will speak to my beast as soon as the opportunity arises."
"Good." Kagome said and smiled warmly. Her heart fluttered in her chest after hearing those words he so rarely spoke and it made her glow with life once more. "I wish it was you who was bringing Lorenzo."
"As do I." Sesshomaru said as he passing busy servants and housemaids walking down the hallway. "If you or the pups are in need of anything have Daija send for it. I also informed Tsukiyomi and Kaede of our pups last night. They wish to meet you soon to insure they are developing properly."
"When Enu meets with Daija I'll make sure he sets up an appointment." Kagome said as she watched her nieces build a sandcastle in front of her.
"I will keep you posted during our trip and when we will return." Sesshomaru said.
"K, be safe!" Kagome said as she nibbled on her lips.
"You too." Sesshomaru said just as he entered the kitchens and caught the water snakes attention. Tucking the shell into his shirt he made his way over to him with Lorenzo still close to his side and explained his new assignment. 10 minutes later Daija saddled a horse and sped off across the coastline with a blindfolded pup cloaked in a blanket in his lap.
[End Chapter 72]
(I hope this chapter helped relieve some of my readers worries! The last chapter incorporated the scene in the Little Mermaid where the sea witch Vanessa tricks Eric with a her voice and coats his eyes with a yellow glow. Don't worry! I am a strong believer of happy endings. There will be a couple more bumps in the road but I promise you the ending will be worth the emotional rollercoaster. Also, do you remember in previous chapters about the Inner Beasts talking about pups?! Well surprise! I hope you enjoyed that! Plus, Lorenzo is just too cute. He's finally going to be with his Gome again. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. More to come. Until then my friends!)
-TG1