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Chapter 10:
WHAP!
"Feh… You bastard! You couldn't defeat him! You've trained all your life and you COULDN'T KILL HIM?!? How do can you defeat the son of a bitch who killed your father when you cannot kill your own brother?" Jun spat at Inuyasha whose face was thrust to the side with a red mark on his cheek. Inuyasha stayed silent. This outraged Jun. "ANSWER ME!" Jun demanded. Her face was boiling red and her fists were clenched to her sides.
"I'm sorry mother." Inuyasha replied, keeping his shamed face looking at the ground.
"You're sorry? You are sorry? HA!" Jun laughed at the foreign words. "SORRY ISN'T GOING TO COVER IT!" Jun shrieked. Her shoulders shook from breathing hard. "YOU," She pointed a crooked finger at Inuyasha, "are going get out of my sight right now! Report for training tomorrow at sunrise!" She sneered at him. She now pointed her finger toward the forest, indicating that he leave at once. Inuyasha stood up, bowed at her, and ran off.
Inuyasha ran into the trees, rushing past debris and dirt. He stopped at one particular tree. It was his tree that he sat in when he got frustrated, mad, or stressed. Its old, worn self provided warmth and safety for Inuyasha's soul. Nothing was like this tree. It was so huge that at least six humans can form a link around the base of the trunk. Inuyasha jumped up with inhuman abilities to the top of the lowest branch. He adjusted himself on the branch, stretching his legs out lazily like he use to when he was a kid.
Life was so hard. Two heavy burdens rested on his shoulders. It seemed there was only one purpose in his life: to kill those who his mother had grudges against. Those where Sesshoumaru and his father's killer. He didn't even know the name of his father's murderer so how was he going to know him? The concept seemed impossible to Inuyasha. Inuyasha growled heavily. That bastard, it was all his fault that his father died (whoever the killer was…). Inuyasha couldn't wait for the day he killed both of them and took over his father's land. He would be crowned and his mother and he would live the life they both deserved.
*Thump*
Inuyasha slightly fell back. A rock had hit him in the shoulder. He looked down and there was Kikyou holding another rock in her hand. When did she get there?
"What are you doing, Inuyasha?" Kikyou asked. She tossed the rock up and caught it again.
"None of your business." Inuyasha said coldly, crossing his arms in front of his chest. His nose was high in the air as he turned away from Kikyou.
"Don't be such an ice demon…" Kikyou teased, throwing another rock at Inuyasha's head. Inuyasha turned quickly and caught the rock in mid air. He crushed it in his palms, letting all the dust fall from his hand.
"I'm not being an ice demon. Leave me like you did ten years ago." Inuyasha snarled. He glared at her making her wince a little. She seemed hurt by his words.
"I-I… didn't…" Kikyou stammered.
"You didn't mean to… Is that it? Is that what you wanted to tell me? That YOU didn't MEAN to???" Inuyasha yelled. He narrowed his eyes that were glowing from anger.
"No… you don't understand!" Kikyou cried, stepping toward Inuyasha.
"I understand. I UNDERSTAND a lot!" Inuyasha exploded at her. He remained in the same spot on the tree.
"No… it's not what you think!" Tears began free falling from Kikyou's cheeks.
"I don't want to hear it." Inuyasha growled in a low voice. He jumped off the branch. He landed in front of Kikyou. He turned around and walked away. "Besides, I'm in love with Kagome now." He said over his shoulder. "So stop following me."
Kikyou fell hard against the tree trunk. Her body tensed up from stress and anger. This Kagome… Inuyasha loved her. Just as she expected… The name sounded familiar but why does that matter? Kagome would have to die by her hands. She would somehow kill Kagome. If she couldn't have Inuyasha, then no one could.
At that moment, many memories flashed before Kikyou's eyes. Her whole life was abusive and cold. She was all alone now. The only thing she had was the Dragon Clan. All her family had died. Kikyou shuddered as she remembered that day. One horrible day that changed her life completely.
Kikyou, her twin sister, and her father were out hunting one day. Her mother had died of a mysterious illness days after Kikyou and her sister was born. They were having so much fun. She ran along the riverside with her sister. For some reason, her sister's name was hazy to her now. As Kikyou and her sister had fun and their father was watching them, a youkai sprung from the bushes. It tackled their father to the ground, slashing at his body. Kikyou and her sister stood frozen. Her sister started running, dragging Kikyou with her. The youkai noticed and started chasing them. Then another appeared out of no where. They got split up. The youkais, obviously playing with them because they weren't running at full speed, each chased one. The last thing she saw was one of the two youkais tackling her sister to the ground. She kept running though. Soon the youkai got tired of playing around and with inhuman speed, it lunged toward his prey. She remembered closing her eyes in anticipation but the demon never slashed into her. When she opened her eyes, she saw a little white haired youkai standing over her, his hands stained with youkai blood. A little Inuyasha had saved her from the demon. Her sister was not.
Kikyou closed her eyes, and viciously shook her head as if it would get rid of her bad memories. It didn't though. The thoughts danced in her head, taunting since the day it happened.
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Kagome cheerfully strolled into the Queen's room. Kagome had a tray of tea in her hands because it was tea time for the Queen.
"Good morning, your majesty." Kagome said with a smile. She set the tray on the nightstand beside the bed where Queen Suanna rested.
Queen Suanna didn't answer. She just smiled; a dazed smiled that told Kagome she was somewhere else rather than here with Kagome. Kagome poured the tea into the delicate china cup. The warm aroma filled Kagome nose as she poured two cups, one for her and one for her majesty. Kagome handed the Queen her cup. The two sat quietly sipping their tea. The Queen was still looking somewhere else. Finally the Queen spoke up.
"My little Sesshy…" The queen smiled and giggled a little. "He's such an innocent boy." Kagome watched the Queen. She still looked out of it. "Kagome," The queen turned to look at the girl who jumped a foot out of her chair in surprise, "my Sesshy, let me tell you! He is such a mischievous boy." Kagome nodded. The queen's smile widen. "Oh!" The queen jumped. She took Kagome's hand with an alarming look on her face. "Sesshoumaru is supposed to be taking his nap at this time! Kagome can you make sure Sesshoumaru is taking his nap?" The queen looked at Kagome in concern. Kagome slightly nodded, not knowing if she should tell her that Sesshoumaru was older now and not four years old like she thought he was.
"Don't worry your majesty, I think Prince Sesshoumaru's nanny put him to sleep already." Kagome said soothingly, calming the alarmed Queen.
"Ok, if you say so dear." The Queen said, resting back into her pillows. Kagome silently prayed for the Queen to come back to them. She was really out in her own world, still living in the past.
After a while, the Queen returned into a daze. Kagome started to clean up the tea when there was a knock on the door. Kagome set the tray down and rushed to open the door. It was Lord Sesshoumaru. His wintry glaze pierced through Kagome. Kagome silently let him through. She shuddered as he went by as if he brought a cold drift into the room when he walked in.
"How is she doing?" He asked. His back was turned away from her so she couldn't see his face.
"She is doing well. She was begun to talk to me now." Kagome replied, fully aware of everything now.
Sesshoumaru didn't say anything. Instead he walked toward his mother and sat down on the chair beside the bed. The queen didn't even notice him. She continued to look off into the distance. Kagome silently went to stand behind Sesshoumaru. He just watched his mother.
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Sesshoumaru patrolled his land once again. It was the first patrol of the day and yet he already felt bored. He silently stalked around the area; a bored and cold expression was painted on his face. He wondered how his mother was doing. She had been looking better since Kagome took over. The girl might be good for this. Sesshoumaru, thankful that his dimwitted brother left his wretch with him, headed back to the castle.
Sesshoumaru watched his mother. The girl was standing behind him. The girl's remark bore a hole into Sesshoumaru's already torn heart. "She is doing well. She has begun to talk to me." Is what he recalled the girl saying. How come for all these years, his mother didn't even know he was in the room and then this girl come for one day and she has begun to talk to her. Sesshoumaru glazed at his mother who still wasn't aware of his presence. His own mother couldn't recognize him. How could he recognize himself?
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The next day….
Kagome walked down the hall with a tray of tea in her hands. As usual Kagome brought the tea at the same time. Queen Suanna has gotten a little better. She's responsive at times but she still is spaced out at times. She wondered of all the people, Queen Suanna the Queen of the Western Lands, ended up like this. Kagome had to admit that Queen Suanna, who once was known for her prestige and elegance, was now a pathetic and lifeless form. Not knowing where she was going, Kagome plowed into somebody. She dropped the tray, the china shattered into a million pieces.
"Watch where you are going girl." An all too familiar voiced snarled at Kagome.
"Oh my… I'm so sorry." Kagome bowed and started to pick up the broken pieces. She was shaking so bad that she cut herself from the sharp edges. She ignored it, trying not to look weak.
"You're bleeding girl. Leave the pieces alone. Have one of the servants pick it up. You better fix you're cut." Sesshoumaru replied dully. He continued to stand in front of Kagome.
"Oh, ok." Kagome got up. Her hand had a deep gash in it. The pieces had cut her deeply. Sesshoumaru took one look at it. He growled, grabbed her hand, and dragged her to the kitchen where cloths and bandages were.
"Ow, I can do this myself!" Kagome whined. She squirmed out of Sesshoumaru's grip.
"I don't care. The blood stench is provoking me! Clean it up before I react!" Sesshoumaru snarled as he got a clean, damp cloth.
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Sesshoumaru tied the gauge on the girl's finger. He remained silent, wondering why he was doing this for her. She was the one who cut her own finger. All though she did cut it pretty deep.
"Lord Sesshoumaru?" The girl said in a sweet voice.
"Yes?" Sesshoumaru kept his eyes on the cut, acting like he was concentrating on her fingers.
"Why is her majesty like that? What happened to her?" She asked with curiosity behind her voice.
"None your business." Sesshoumaru growled lowly. He wasn't about to have a confession period with this girl.
"I think I should know since I take care of her majesty." She said in a low voice, bowing her head down. Locks of her jet black hair fell forward.
"Why do you think that?" Sesshoumaru asked coldly. He brought his nose high in the air.
"Because for future references."
"Feh… Just take care of her. That's you're job." Sesshoumaru turned his back and began to walk away.
"I can't help if I don't know anything!" The girl cried at his back. Sesshoumaru just kept walking away, refusing to remember anything but it was impossible. All his memories flooded back into his mind.
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Kagome brushed the long silvery strands of hair. It was mixed with black, grey and white hair. The Queen sat comfortably, sipping tea, and telling Kagome more stories about Sesshoumaru as Kagome braided the Queen's hair.
"One time, Sesshoumaru was playing by the pond…" The Queen started.
Instantly Kagome thought about the time she, her twin sister, and her father were playing by the river and then the youkai jumped out of the bush, slashed her father in front of her and her sister. A single tear fell from Kagome's face into the Queen's tea.
"Oh I'm sorry. Let me get you a new cup." Kagome quickly took the cup and dumped it out the window. While she dumped the contents out the window, she noticed something out by the gate. She did a double look but nothing was there. She shrugged it off and went to pour another cup for the Queen.
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Kikyou gripped the gate post as she watched the castle for any sign of the mystery maiden of Inuyasha's. She waited patiently. She knew that youkai Lord, Sesshoumaru was out on his patrols at this time. She spotted a girl pour something out the window. Black hair! It must have been her. That was her! Now Kikyou was positive that that whore was in the castle. She could strike tonight when that youkai dog went out for another patrol at night…
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