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of Rumiko Takahashi
What Fate Decides Part 14
Sessho-maru glided quickly over a thick canopy, of trees, using an occasional limb to propel himself closer to his destination - shortening the distance with unearthly speed.
Something lingered on the wind which made him anxious - it did not bode well with him...it sent a chill - which he was not accustomed - down his spine. He needed to get to her soon!
He inhaled slowly as an unusual scent assailed his sensitive canine smell. It was familar but not a scent he wished to acknowledge - the scent of impending death...the death of his Kagome...
Sessho-maru spied Ashitaka's manor in the distanced and lenghtened his stride. He had to reach her before it was too late...!
* * *
Inu-Yasha woke in a panicked state. Tendrils, of sweat, beaded his forehead. Something was disturbing him, but what, he could not place his finger on. He had had this feeling before, but he was unable to recall when...
He wriggled free from his blankets and crept over towards Mara.
With a small clawed hand, he gently shook her. Though he didn't want to admit it, he needed some comfort...
"What is it, child?" she murmured softly as she roused herself from sleep.
Mara looked up into the wide-eye little face and was almost taken aback; the child was almost at the brink of tears. It wasn't hard to tell what had been troubling him. "Inu-Yasha, do not worry. She is strong and capable of defending herself. More important believe in her love - s-she will return to you; to all of us..."
Inu-Yasha looked somewhat calmed at those words and crawlled in with Mara and, curling up next to her. He sniffled once or twice before dozing off.
She gently smoothed the young boy's hair and stared at the cieling. She hoped that Kagome was alright. A bad feeling was nagging at her insides. She prayed that Kagome be alright...for Inu-Yasha's sake...
* * *
"Wahhh!!! She's not supposed ta die! We haven't even found the way to correct our mistake!" Miaka wailed, forcing her friend to cover her ears. "Not only that, if she dies, there is no chance of ever fixing---"
Kalika clamped a hand over the younger fate's mouth. "Ssshh...be quiet - Katona might hear you! Do you really think Sessho-maru's going to let Kagome die?!'' she hissed. "No - you know why? Because through our bumbling, he has fallin' in love with her - which was a bad thing at first -, but it isn't such a bad mistake now."
She gave a little wink at this and Miaka nodded slowly as she realized what it meant.
"Good... that gives us more time, but we're going to have to work faster...why does their time plain have to be so different? What seems to be only a matter of days turns out as a few years on that side, is it possible to change that?''
"We're not going to try and change anything. Anything - you hear me?!! We alreadly had a world of trouble from changing things, so get that thought out of your head!"
"But..."
"No buts..."
"*sigh* o.k."
"Good," Kalika piped. " We can get back to work. Could you hand me that scroll?"
* * *
Sessho-maru bracaded through the doors, tearing his way to Kagome's cell . He would kill all those fools who had hurt her later, but right now, he had to rescue her first.
He soared down the hall and down the poorly lit stairs that lead to the dungeon. He ripped the cell door off of it's hinges sending it crashing into rubble he had created.
He knelt down beside Kagome's unconscious form. Gently, he slide a clawed hand under her frail body and hoisted her into his strong arms. Her arms and legs lulled losely as he carried out of her confinement.
Lord Ashitaka peered out through his bed chambers. What was all the racket about?!
He quickly headed down the hall toward the dungeon.
He watched as servants and guards scurried about trying to repair damage the demon lord had left in his wake.
Ashitaka held his breath as Sessho-maru ascended the stairs, holding the condemned servant girl in his arms.
The demon regarded the Lord coldly. "Have your servants prepare a room. And bring to me those who have brought harm to my beloved... I wish to take care of them personally... Be gratefully I spare your worthless life," he sneered as he brushed past the frightened human lord.
A young servant hurried along beside him, leading him to a room which had been prepared in advance for his possible arrival.
He told her to retrieve a new kimono and linen for the futon. Once he had these items, he dismissed her without a word, watching as she gently closed the door behind her. He waited until he could no longer hear the receding footsteps.
He softly lead Kagome's almost lifeless form onto the futon.
He caressed her cheek lightly and smoothed back the few stray strands that had fallen about her face. Her skin was pale and ashen - she was nearly at the thresh hold of death.
Sessho-maru pulled back from her body and rose off his knees. His eyes darkened slightly. He knew what he must do...
To be continued...
What Fate Decides Part 14
Sessho-maru glided quickly over a thick canopy, of trees, using an occasional limb to propel himself closer to his destination - shortening the distance with unearthly speed.
Something lingered on the wind which made him anxious - it did not bode well with him...it sent a chill - which he was not accustomed - down his spine. He needed to get to her soon!
He inhaled slowly as an unusual scent assailed his sensitive canine smell. It was familar but not a scent he wished to acknowledge - the scent of impending death...the death of his Kagome...
Sessho-maru spied Ashitaka's manor in the distanced and lenghtened his stride. He had to reach her before it was too late...!
* * *
Inu-Yasha woke in a panicked state. Tendrils, of sweat, beaded his forehead. Something was disturbing him, but what, he could not place his finger on. He had had this feeling before, but he was unable to recall when...
He wriggled free from his blankets and crept over towards Mara.
With a small clawed hand, he gently shook her. Though he didn't want to admit it, he needed some comfort...
"What is it, child?" she murmured softly as she roused herself from sleep.
Mara looked up into the wide-eye little face and was almost taken aback; the child was almost at the brink of tears. It wasn't hard to tell what had been troubling him. "Inu-Yasha, do not worry. She is strong and capable of defending herself. More important believe in her love - s-she will return to you; to all of us..."
Inu-Yasha looked somewhat calmed at those words and crawlled in with Mara and, curling up next to her. He sniffled once or twice before dozing off.
She gently smoothed the young boy's hair and stared at the cieling. She hoped that Kagome was alright. A bad feeling was nagging at her insides. She prayed that Kagome be alright...for Inu-Yasha's sake...
* * *
"Wahhh!!! She's not supposed ta die! We haven't even found the way to correct our mistake!" Miaka wailed, forcing her friend to cover her ears. "Not only that, if she dies, there is no chance of ever fixing---"
Kalika clamped a hand over the younger fate's mouth. "Ssshh...be quiet - Katona might hear you! Do you really think Sessho-maru's going to let Kagome die?!'' she hissed. "No - you know why? Because through our bumbling, he has fallin' in love with her - which was a bad thing at first -, but it isn't such a bad mistake now."
She gave a little wink at this and Miaka nodded slowly as she realized what it meant.
"Good... that gives us more time, but we're going to have to work faster...why does their time plain have to be so different? What seems to be only a matter of days turns out as a few years on that side, is it possible to change that?''
"We're not going to try and change anything. Anything - you hear me?!! We alreadly had a world of trouble from changing things, so get that thought out of your head!"
"But..."
"No buts..."
"*sigh* o.k."
"Good," Kalika piped. " We can get back to work. Could you hand me that scroll?"
* * *
Sessho-maru bracaded through the doors, tearing his way to Kagome's cell . He would kill all those fools who had hurt her later, but right now, he had to rescue her first.
He soared down the hall and down the poorly lit stairs that lead to the dungeon. He ripped the cell door off of it's hinges sending it crashing into rubble he had created.
He knelt down beside Kagome's unconscious form. Gently, he slide a clawed hand under her frail body and hoisted her into his strong arms. Her arms and legs lulled losely as he carried out of her confinement.
Lord Ashitaka peered out through his bed chambers. What was all the racket about?!
He quickly headed down the hall toward the dungeon.
He watched as servants and guards scurried about trying to repair damage the demon lord had left in his wake.
Ashitaka held his breath as Sessho-maru ascended the stairs, holding the condemned servant girl in his arms.
The demon regarded the Lord coldly. "Have your servants prepare a room. And bring to me those who have brought harm to my beloved... I wish to take care of them personally... Be gratefully I spare your worthless life," he sneered as he brushed past the frightened human lord.
A young servant hurried along beside him, leading him to a room which had been prepared in advance for his possible arrival.
He told her to retrieve a new kimono and linen for the futon. Once he had these items, he dismissed her without a word, watching as she gently closed the door behind her. He waited until he could no longer hear the receding footsteps.
He softly lead Kagome's almost lifeless form onto the futon.
He caressed her cheek lightly and smoothed back the few stray strands that had fallen about her face. Her skin was pale and ashen - she was nearly at the thresh hold of death.
Sessho-maru pulled back from her body and rose off his knees. His eyes darkened slightly. He knew what he must do...
To be continued...
