Sesshoumaru's Plan
By: Arthia Maxwell
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, so don't sue me. Now then enjoy and
laugh, often.
Kagome gathered her courage and finally jumped over the edge and down her and Inuyasha flew. As far as Kagome could tell there was no bottom, yet this cliffs where supposed to be next to the ocean. That she could smell, but even with Inuyasha's eyes, she couldn't see it. She felt Inuyasha tighten his hold on her as they landed on one of the many ledges.
"Where's the cave?" Kagome asked, looking back at him. Inuyasha sighed.
"It's near the ocean." He said watching the play of emotions on her face.
"But Inuyasha, I don't see the ocean." Kagome said with worry evident in her voice. Inuyasha hugged her, trying to comfort her, knowing how hard it was to be in his body.
"I'm sure its there, we just have to keep going." With that Kagome dropped from the ledge to another farther down and repeated this contently. The steadily grew darker and soon Kagome stopped panting. She let Inuyasha off her back and plopped down taking in large gulps of air. She looked back at Inuyasha then up at the sky? Kagome gasped when she realized that she couldn't see the sky, not even one star.
"Inuyasha." She said frighten. Inuyasha sat down next to her and leaned against her yawning.
"It means we're almost there." He shivered slightly, then continued. "Isn't the smell of the ocean stronger now?"
"Hai." Kagome hesitated. Inuyasha didn't seem to noticed, but had closed his eyes. The weak body he was in was tired and there was nothing he could do about it. He was vaguely aware of Kagome lifting him up and moving him to the other side of the ledge. Kagome laid Inuyasha's red haori out on the ledge gently setting him on it, then she laid beside him, letting him cuddle close to her for warmth.
"Arigato." Was Inuyasha's last mumbled words before falling asleep. Once Kagome was sure Inuyasha was fully asleep, she looked up again. She had hesitated in telling him that she could smell something strange, she thought it was a youkai, but she wasn't sure. This body keep screaming danger, but Kagome wasn't sure why. She rested her chin on the top of his head and stared into the nothing.
Sango looked worriedly out over the forest. Kirara was acting as if a youkai was approaching them, but Sango could see nothing. Miroku strolled up beside her and looked out over the surrounding woods.
"Something's there." He whispered quietly. He wondered if it was Sesshoumaru. The angry youkai brother did claim that he would get Tetsusaiga. Sango leaned again Kirara not noticing the knee she almost bumped her head on until its owner spoke.
"Oh, yes he's coming." Babaa said, nodding. Sango jumped back barely repressing a scream. She backed up into Miroku and he just gently pushed the startled demon hunter behind him.
"What are you doing here?" He asked irritation present in his voice.
"I'm here to watch the fun." She looked at them then back out at the forest. Her hand dropped to Kirara's fur and began to stroke it. Kirara just looked back at Babaa but that was all. "There will be much excitement now that Sesshoumaru is allowed to try and find his brother. OH! And it appears that he has." Her expression turned serious. "I just hope that they reach the cave in time." She seemed to think about that one for a moment. "But if they don't there should be a rather interesting fight!" She clapped her hands together in glee.
"You are just to happy over blood shed." Sango muttered.
"But girl this was preordained." Her eyes narrowed dangerously. "Their father wrote that I should set the hanyou on quest with his mate." She giggled. "That strange girl may not know it yet but Inuyasha has claimed her as his mate-to-be." She sobered as she continued. "Then I was to switch their bodies." She shrugged. "Then set the older brother out after them. You know their father was a very confusing man at times. His second wife was just as bad at times. OH!" She sat straight up and her ears wiggled. "He is close! I have plans for that one as soon as my promised mission here is finished."
"This was all set up already?" Miroku asked to make sure he had heard right.
"Yes, and no." Babaa said looking over at him. "You're to handsome and young." She said almost to herself, shaking her head with sad eyes. Both were completely confused as to what she was talking about, but when she made contact with Miroku's eyes, he knew.
"You know, which is good and bad. I know you feel it, but what will you do about." She trailed off looking over his shoulder at Sango.
"We better get some sleep. Sango, I'll take first watch." With that he walked to the edge of the clearing and sat leaning against a tree. Sango just stared at him.
Kagome landed on a ledge just feet from the swelling waves of the ocean. The mouth of a cave lay before them and the sweet smell of locus wafted toward them.
"This must be it." Inuyasha said climbing down from Kagome's back. He stood beside her and inhaled deeply. "It smells good." He said carefully. Kagome just smiled at him before taking his hand and leading him into the dark cave. She knew that her eyes wouldn't be able to see that well in the dark, so she reached into the sleeve of the haori and pulled out the flashlight she had stored there from her backpack. Flicking it on she felt Inuyasha cling to her arm tighter.
"Don't worry it's just a light." She said, looking ahead and noticing a dim light emanating from within the cave. After a short walk down a tunnel the cave opened up into a large room. All around the room were candles set into the wall and a large pond filled with lotus in the middle. A narrow ledge surrounded it.
"Let's just get the lotus and get out of here. I can't wait till I'm back in my own body." Inuyasha muttered leaning over the edge, reaching for the nearest lotus. Suddenly a women dressed in the three colours of lotus. Her long chocolate coloured hair hung down her back in loose waves and her blue eyes shone bright.
"Who are you?" Her voice was both musical and menacing at once. "What are you doing?" She pinned Inuyasha with a dark stare. Inuyasha slowly stood up and inched his way back toward Kagome.
"My name is Inuyasha and this is Kagome." He said trying to sound cheerful, but he was pinned with another stare. "You see Babaa wanted three lotus, the only reason we agreed was so that we could get our original body's back." The woman walked across the water causing more lotus to grow in her wake. She stood lightly on the rock ledge in front of them, green moss growing around her feet.
"Babaa sent you?" She asked cocking her head to the side. She then looked at Inuyasha again. "The females body is in heat."
"Keh, we kind of figured that. You wonder why Kagome can't keep her hands off me." Inuyasha rolled his eyes and Kagome didn't even hesitate to hit him over the head.
"It's not my fault your body wants mine." She replied smartly. "Now watch your mouth and stop being so rude." Her growl caused him to shrink back from her. Suddenly the woman began to laugh. The sound almost like the waterfall behind them.
"I understand now, however," She pointed to the entrance way, "it seems there is another here." And sure enough there stood Sesshoumaru, his hand glowing green with poison.
"That damn witch may have protected you once, but now you're on your own." Sesshoumaru said, his voice holding no emotions.
"What makes you think that Babaa is not here?" The woman raised her delicate eyebrows at him. Sesshoumaru spared her just a glance before unleashing his poison whip at Kagome. Without second thought Inuyasha stepped between them, his arm raised to receive the blow. He cried out in pain as the whip cut deeply across his arm.
"Hand over the Tetsusaiga and I will let you both live, for now."
"This is so exciting!" Babaa cried from her current spot standing next to the beautiful woman. Sesshoumaru glanced over at her and she clapped her hands in glee. "This will end soon." She sang, clapping her hands again. Inuyasha stayed knelt on the ground gripping his hurt arm to his chest. Kagome was instantly at his side wrapping the firerat coat around him to prevent further damage.
"Is Tetsusaiga all you can think about? You have Tensaiga already, isn't that enough?!" Kagome yelled, drawing the rusty sword. It changed only half way as if it knew that she wasn't really Inuyasha, but it still wanted to protect her. "There is a reason why your father gave you Tensaiga and Inuyasha Tetsusaiga, and here you are trying to go against his last wishes." Sesshoumaru was surprised at her word although he didn't outwardly show it. For some reason what his brother's mate was saying was making some sense, but he shook his head free of such thoughts.
"You know nothing little girl."
"I know that you are threatening what is mine and all for some sword that wasn't given to you in the first place. I figured that good lords weren't greedy. I figured that your father would have taught you that." Kagome snapped back. The woman and Babaa just watched them with what could be considered tennis interest. Sesshoumaru moved with lightening speed and backhanded Kagome causing her to fly across the room and into the far wall. She cried out, but when she landed the floor was soft. Looking down she found she was laying on moss and when a few drops of blood hit the green plant, she realized that her lip was busted.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha cried out getting up to go to her only to be caught by Sesshoumaru, who held his neck in his hand which glowed dangerously. Kagome turned to Sesshoumaru, her eyes flashing red.
"Let my mate go." The voice was deep and territorial. Inuyasha stared in surprise at her. Kagome leapt into the air wielding the sword back and ready to attack. About that time the woman and Babaa shared a knowing glance and with a bright flash of blue light Inuyasha was the one flying at Sesshoumaru, sword raised, and Kagome was holding the bleeding arm safely behind Babaa. While Sesshoumaru found himself holding nothing but leaves. Cursing he side stepped his brother's attack, but not quick enough to save his shoulder armor.
"Finally!" Inuyasha cried. "Now you will pay for harming my Kagome!" Sesshoumaru surprised and annoyed at this sudden changed, prepared to fight his brother in the small cave, however, Babaa had other plans.
"There will be time enough for this later." She said and Sesshoumaru disappeared. Inuyasha stopped midswing and turned to stare at Babaa.
"Where is my brother?" He yelled.
Babaa raised her eyebrows and said innocently, "I just sent him back home." She then turned and looked at the pale Kagome, still holding her arm. Instantly Inuyasha forgot all about his brother and ran to Kagome. He took a few moments to check her wound over before wrapping it in a cloth that the strange woman handed him. Kagome smiled up at her in thanks for the cloth seemed to stop the pain. Inuyasha then wrapped his arms around her and pulled her tightly to him, burying his nose in her neck and sniffing. His eyes slide closed some and he marveled at her scent. He had missed that comforting smell even though he was in her body.
"I'm happy that's over with." Kagome said softly. Inuyasha nodded then turned to Babaa and the woman.
"What about the lotus?" He asked confused. The woman smiled.
"This was fate." She waved at them. "Babaa and I just did as we were asked. See that you take care of your mate, Inuyasha." With that the woman turned and disappeared into the fog that suddenly took over the pound. Babaa grinned at the two.
"Now that you two are mates, take care of each other. You know each other's strengths and weaknesses." Her face darkened and her voice lost its playfulness. "However, another couple will not have long together unless this quest is finished soon and that unnatural being is destroyed."
"Miroku?" Kagome asked worry etched on her pale face. Babaa nodded.
"Now return to them and take care of each other." She turned walking toward the wall.
"Wait, were do you think you are going?" Inuyasha demanded.
Babaa turned and grinned at him. "I'm going to go see how Sesshoumaru is making out." With that she disappeared from sight. Inuyasha made short work of leaping back to the others at the top of the cliff.
"Inuyasha?" Miroku asked looking hopefully at him. He nodded then showed him Kagome's arm. Sango pushed the monk out of the way and took Kagome over to the makeshift camp that they had set up for the night. After making sure that Sango was properly taking care of Kagome, Inuyasha dragged Miroku off to the side.
"Babaa told me what you have been keeping from us all." Miroku looked wistfully over at Sango.
"Whether I die by my hand or by Naraku's I will not leave her alone to raise my child. I don't want her to hurt like that."
"She cares for you, she will hurt either way." Inuyasha's gaze lingered on Kagome. "But I promise you this, Miroku, that I will kill Naraku and free you from that cursed hand to live happily with Sango." He turned his steady gaze back to him.
"Thank you, but don't think you get to play hero all by yourself." Miroku grinned and they walked back over to the women.
Babaa sat on the windowsill watching the scene below her, not able to control her laughter. Jaken was running around screaming that his master had finally gone nuts while Rin was standing there, arms crossed over her chest and a growl on her face watching Sesshoumaru run around in circles with a bouquet of blue flowers screaming aoi! Aoi! Aoi!
~*Oswari*~
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ That's all peoples! I hoped you enjoyed this story and if you're going to complain that it was to short, do it somewhere else. Now then I'm going to try to complete Backlash so I can start the sequel. I also plan to finish Summer Heat soon too, however I don't plan on rushing that story. It seems to have gotten a life of its own. Well then, Nos Da for now!
By: Arthia Maxwell
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha, so don't sue me. Now then enjoy and
laugh, often.
Kagome gathered her courage and finally jumped over the edge and down her and Inuyasha flew. As far as Kagome could tell there was no bottom, yet this cliffs where supposed to be next to the ocean. That she could smell, but even with Inuyasha's eyes, she couldn't see it. She felt Inuyasha tighten his hold on her as they landed on one of the many ledges.
"Where's the cave?" Kagome asked, looking back at him. Inuyasha sighed.
"It's near the ocean." He said watching the play of emotions on her face.
"But Inuyasha, I don't see the ocean." Kagome said with worry evident in her voice. Inuyasha hugged her, trying to comfort her, knowing how hard it was to be in his body.
"I'm sure its there, we just have to keep going." With that Kagome dropped from the ledge to another farther down and repeated this contently. The steadily grew darker and soon Kagome stopped panting. She let Inuyasha off her back and plopped down taking in large gulps of air. She looked back at Inuyasha then up at the sky? Kagome gasped when she realized that she couldn't see the sky, not even one star.
"Inuyasha." She said frighten. Inuyasha sat down next to her and leaned against her yawning.
"It means we're almost there." He shivered slightly, then continued. "Isn't the smell of the ocean stronger now?"
"Hai." Kagome hesitated. Inuyasha didn't seem to noticed, but had closed his eyes. The weak body he was in was tired and there was nothing he could do about it. He was vaguely aware of Kagome lifting him up and moving him to the other side of the ledge. Kagome laid Inuyasha's red haori out on the ledge gently setting him on it, then she laid beside him, letting him cuddle close to her for warmth.
"Arigato." Was Inuyasha's last mumbled words before falling asleep. Once Kagome was sure Inuyasha was fully asleep, she looked up again. She had hesitated in telling him that she could smell something strange, she thought it was a youkai, but she wasn't sure. This body keep screaming danger, but Kagome wasn't sure why. She rested her chin on the top of his head and stared into the nothing.
Sango looked worriedly out over the forest. Kirara was acting as if a youkai was approaching them, but Sango could see nothing. Miroku strolled up beside her and looked out over the surrounding woods.
"Something's there." He whispered quietly. He wondered if it was Sesshoumaru. The angry youkai brother did claim that he would get Tetsusaiga. Sango leaned again Kirara not noticing the knee she almost bumped her head on until its owner spoke.
"Oh, yes he's coming." Babaa said, nodding. Sango jumped back barely repressing a scream. She backed up into Miroku and he just gently pushed the startled demon hunter behind him.
"What are you doing here?" He asked irritation present in his voice.
"I'm here to watch the fun." She looked at them then back out at the forest. Her hand dropped to Kirara's fur and began to stroke it. Kirara just looked back at Babaa but that was all. "There will be much excitement now that Sesshoumaru is allowed to try and find his brother. OH! And it appears that he has." Her expression turned serious. "I just hope that they reach the cave in time." She seemed to think about that one for a moment. "But if they don't there should be a rather interesting fight!" She clapped her hands together in glee.
"You are just to happy over blood shed." Sango muttered.
"But girl this was preordained." Her eyes narrowed dangerously. "Their father wrote that I should set the hanyou on quest with his mate." She giggled. "That strange girl may not know it yet but Inuyasha has claimed her as his mate-to-be." She sobered as she continued. "Then I was to switch their bodies." She shrugged. "Then set the older brother out after them. You know their father was a very confusing man at times. His second wife was just as bad at times. OH!" She sat straight up and her ears wiggled. "He is close! I have plans for that one as soon as my promised mission here is finished."
"This was all set up already?" Miroku asked to make sure he had heard right.
"Yes, and no." Babaa said looking over at him. "You're to handsome and young." She said almost to herself, shaking her head with sad eyes. Both were completely confused as to what she was talking about, but when she made contact with Miroku's eyes, he knew.
"You know, which is good and bad. I know you feel it, but what will you do about." She trailed off looking over his shoulder at Sango.
"We better get some sleep. Sango, I'll take first watch." With that he walked to the edge of the clearing and sat leaning against a tree. Sango just stared at him.
Kagome landed on a ledge just feet from the swelling waves of the ocean. The mouth of a cave lay before them and the sweet smell of locus wafted toward them.
"This must be it." Inuyasha said climbing down from Kagome's back. He stood beside her and inhaled deeply. "It smells good." He said carefully. Kagome just smiled at him before taking his hand and leading him into the dark cave. She knew that her eyes wouldn't be able to see that well in the dark, so she reached into the sleeve of the haori and pulled out the flashlight she had stored there from her backpack. Flicking it on she felt Inuyasha cling to her arm tighter.
"Don't worry it's just a light." She said, looking ahead and noticing a dim light emanating from within the cave. After a short walk down a tunnel the cave opened up into a large room. All around the room were candles set into the wall and a large pond filled with lotus in the middle. A narrow ledge surrounded it.
"Let's just get the lotus and get out of here. I can't wait till I'm back in my own body." Inuyasha muttered leaning over the edge, reaching for the nearest lotus. Suddenly a women dressed in the three colours of lotus. Her long chocolate coloured hair hung down her back in loose waves and her blue eyes shone bright.
"Who are you?" Her voice was both musical and menacing at once. "What are you doing?" She pinned Inuyasha with a dark stare. Inuyasha slowly stood up and inched his way back toward Kagome.
"My name is Inuyasha and this is Kagome." He said trying to sound cheerful, but he was pinned with another stare. "You see Babaa wanted three lotus, the only reason we agreed was so that we could get our original body's back." The woman walked across the water causing more lotus to grow in her wake. She stood lightly on the rock ledge in front of them, green moss growing around her feet.
"Babaa sent you?" She asked cocking her head to the side. She then looked at Inuyasha again. "The females body is in heat."
"Keh, we kind of figured that. You wonder why Kagome can't keep her hands off me." Inuyasha rolled his eyes and Kagome didn't even hesitate to hit him over the head.
"It's not my fault your body wants mine." She replied smartly. "Now watch your mouth and stop being so rude." Her growl caused him to shrink back from her. Suddenly the woman began to laugh. The sound almost like the waterfall behind them.
"I understand now, however," She pointed to the entrance way, "it seems there is another here." And sure enough there stood Sesshoumaru, his hand glowing green with poison.
"That damn witch may have protected you once, but now you're on your own." Sesshoumaru said, his voice holding no emotions.
"What makes you think that Babaa is not here?" The woman raised her delicate eyebrows at him. Sesshoumaru spared her just a glance before unleashing his poison whip at Kagome. Without second thought Inuyasha stepped between them, his arm raised to receive the blow. He cried out in pain as the whip cut deeply across his arm.
"Hand over the Tetsusaiga and I will let you both live, for now."
"This is so exciting!" Babaa cried from her current spot standing next to the beautiful woman. Sesshoumaru glanced over at her and she clapped her hands in glee. "This will end soon." She sang, clapping her hands again. Inuyasha stayed knelt on the ground gripping his hurt arm to his chest. Kagome was instantly at his side wrapping the firerat coat around him to prevent further damage.
"Is Tetsusaiga all you can think about? You have Tensaiga already, isn't that enough?!" Kagome yelled, drawing the rusty sword. It changed only half way as if it knew that she wasn't really Inuyasha, but it still wanted to protect her. "There is a reason why your father gave you Tensaiga and Inuyasha Tetsusaiga, and here you are trying to go against his last wishes." Sesshoumaru was surprised at her word although he didn't outwardly show it. For some reason what his brother's mate was saying was making some sense, but he shook his head free of such thoughts.
"You know nothing little girl."
"I know that you are threatening what is mine and all for some sword that wasn't given to you in the first place. I figured that good lords weren't greedy. I figured that your father would have taught you that." Kagome snapped back. The woman and Babaa just watched them with what could be considered tennis interest. Sesshoumaru moved with lightening speed and backhanded Kagome causing her to fly across the room and into the far wall. She cried out, but when she landed the floor was soft. Looking down she found she was laying on moss and when a few drops of blood hit the green plant, she realized that her lip was busted.
"Kagome!" Inuyasha cried out getting up to go to her only to be caught by Sesshoumaru, who held his neck in his hand which glowed dangerously. Kagome turned to Sesshoumaru, her eyes flashing red.
"Let my mate go." The voice was deep and territorial. Inuyasha stared in surprise at her. Kagome leapt into the air wielding the sword back and ready to attack. About that time the woman and Babaa shared a knowing glance and with a bright flash of blue light Inuyasha was the one flying at Sesshoumaru, sword raised, and Kagome was holding the bleeding arm safely behind Babaa. While Sesshoumaru found himself holding nothing but leaves. Cursing he side stepped his brother's attack, but not quick enough to save his shoulder armor.
"Finally!" Inuyasha cried. "Now you will pay for harming my Kagome!" Sesshoumaru surprised and annoyed at this sudden changed, prepared to fight his brother in the small cave, however, Babaa had other plans.
"There will be time enough for this later." She said and Sesshoumaru disappeared. Inuyasha stopped midswing and turned to stare at Babaa.
"Where is my brother?" He yelled.
Babaa raised her eyebrows and said innocently, "I just sent him back home." She then turned and looked at the pale Kagome, still holding her arm. Instantly Inuyasha forgot all about his brother and ran to Kagome. He took a few moments to check her wound over before wrapping it in a cloth that the strange woman handed him. Kagome smiled up at her in thanks for the cloth seemed to stop the pain. Inuyasha then wrapped his arms around her and pulled her tightly to him, burying his nose in her neck and sniffing. His eyes slide closed some and he marveled at her scent. He had missed that comforting smell even though he was in her body.
"I'm happy that's over with." Kagome said softly. Inuyasha nodded then turned to Babaa and the woman.
"What about the lotus?" He asked confused. The woman smiled.
"This was fate." She waved at them. "Babaa and I just did as we were asked. See that you take care of your mate, Inuyasha." With that the woman turned and disappeared into the fog that suddenly took over the pound. Babaa grinned at the two.
"Now that you two are mates, take care of each other. You know each other's strengths and weaknesses." Her face darkened and her voice lost its playfulness. "However, another couple will not have long together unless this quest is finished soon and that unnatural being is destroyed."
"Miroku?" Kagome asked worry etched on her pale face. Babaa nodded.
"Now return to them and take care of each other." She turned walking toward the wall.
"Wait, were do you think you are going?" Inuyasha demanded.
Babaa turned and grinned at him. "I'm going to go see how Sesshoumaru is making out." With that she disappeared from sight. Inuyasha made short work of leaping back to the others at the top of the cliff.
"Inuyasha?" Miroku asked looking hopefully at him. He nodded then showed him Kagome's arm. Sango pushed the monk out of the way and took Kagome over to the makeshift camp that they had set up for the night. After making sure that Sango was properly taking care of Kagome, Inuyasha dragged Miroku off to the side.
"Babaa told me what you have been keeping from us all." Miroku looked wistfully over at Sango.
"Whether I die by my hand or by Naraku's I will not leave her alone to raise my child. I don't want her to hurt like that."
"She cares for you, she will hurt either way." Inuyasha's gaze lingered on Kagome. "But I promise you this, Miroku, that I will kill Naraku and free you from that cursed hand to live happily with Sango." He turned his steady gaze back to him.
"Thank you, but don't think you get to play hero all by yourself." Miroku grinned and they walked back over to the women.
Babaa sat on the windowsill watching the scene below her, not able to control her laughter. Jaken was running around screaming that his master had finally gone nuts while Rin was standing there, arms crossed over her chest and a growl on her face watching Sesshoumaru run around in circles with a bouquet of blue flowers screaming aoi! Aoi! Aoi!
~*Oswari*~
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ That's all peoples! I hoped you enjoyed this story and if you're going to complain that it was to short, do it somewhere else. Now then I'm going to try to complete Backlash so I can start the sequel. I also plan to finish Summer Heat soon too, however I don't plan on rushing that story. It seems to have gotten a life of its own. Well then, Nos Da for now!
