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Sakura's Heat
By animechick262003
Chapter Four
In comes the King
Quickly a tall figure cloaked in white moved through dark corridors. He came to a stop in front of a set of double doors where two yukai guards stood. Both guards were dresses in dark green hakama and matching haori. They wore armor that had spikes jutting out of the front and just bellow the spikes was the crest of a dragon.
"What do you want?" The first of the two yukai guard barked as he moved his hand placing it on the hilt of his sword.
"It is imperative that I speak with the king." The figure responded as he removed the hood of his cloak revealing himself. He was pale with violet eyes and matching hair. He was medium in build not overly muscular but tone enough where as when he moved the outline of his physique was visible.
"Anzai my apology, I did not realize it was you. I will notify the king immediately you are here." The first guard said motioning for the second to go into the chamber. The second of the guards disappeared through the two doors. Minutes later the second yukai guard returned.
"He says to come in." the guard said as he opened the chamber doors allowing entrance. Anzai walked into the large room letting his eyes scan through it as he moved further into the chamber. Black velvet curtains hung from the window. In the center of the room was a canopy styled bed with sheer black curtains hanging around it. From were he was standing he could see two female yukai fast asleep.
"The king never tires does he?" he thought as a smile came onto his face. He moved towards the fire place where a man dressed in a black stood on black bear skin rug. The yukai turned to face . He was tall and pale wit a medium build frame. His hair was as dark as night and ended its length just behind his knee. His eyes were a perfect shade of green trimmed with long dark lash. Anzai came to a stop in front of the yukai dropping to one knee, bowing his head as he did so.
"My King." Anzai said his head bowed
"I hope that if you have come to my chamber this late of hour , you bring me good news Anzai. Have you located the jewel?"
"Yes my king. I have located the jewel as you requested. I also found something that I know my king will find quite interesting." Anzai said glancing up at the king.
"Something I would find interesting? What could you have found that would interest me more then the jewel?"
"Well my king, I know you have a love of collecting rare and exotic things. I think I have found something my king would love to have for his collection. If my king will allow, I will show you." Anzai finished bowing his head once more.
"Very well stand and show me this rare find you speak of." The king responded motioning for Anzai to rise from his kneeling position.
Anzai rose to a standing position . He stretched his hand affront of himself turning his palm up. Slowly a white glow began to rise from his hand as an image appeared. The king walked closer to the light watching the movie like image.
"What is this, some sort of joke? I see nothing but trees and an old well." The king barked
"If my lord would please be patient. What I wish to show you should appear just a..bout..now. Anzai said as the image of a young girl climbing out of the well came into view. The kings eyes widened as the image of the figure became larger.
"What is it?" He questioned as he continued to watch the image. 'Is it a yukai of sorts?"
"No." Anzai responded " From what I could gather of her scent she is a human." Anzai responded as both he and the king continued to watch the girl as she ran through the forest.
"A human? How is it possible? I have never seen one that looks as this. I must have her for my collection. Why did you not collect her for me?" The king asked staring at Anzai
"Watch closely my king, and you will see why I did not secure her for you." Anzai Said directing the king's attention back towards the image.
The king turned his attention back towards the image once more. He cocked his eyebrow as a smirk came onto his handsome face.
"Well..well. Sesshomaru. I have not seen him in some time. Interesting. I don't care who has her. I want her and I shall possess her." The king said smiling
"What would my king have me do?" Anzai questioned as the image faded away
"Nothing. I think I should like to acquire this beauty on my own."
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Sakura sat on the edge of the bed fidgeting with the charm that dangled from around her neck. Whenever she spoke a blue flash would come from the blue crystal imbedded within the silver casing. She'd come to the conclusion that the charm was what allowed her to communicate with the elf.
"Hump" She sighed. The thought of that damn elf irritated her. He was absolutely by far the rudest being she'd ever met.
"Rather be impaled huh?" she growled her irritation growing by the second. He'd left her in that room nearly three hours ago, and hadn't so much as come to see if she were hungry the bastard. Sakura found herself being pulled from her thoughts as a knock came to the room's door. She narrowed her eyes in anticipation. She was going to let the cookie maker have it once and for all she thought raising one eyebrow.
The doors handle pressed down as the door opened. Sakura rose from her place on the bed adjusting the sheet she'd haphazardly wrapped around herself.
"He has had all the free peeping he's going to get the panty sniffer." Sakura barked as she gave the sheet a final tug trying to make sure it didn't fall away from her nude form.
"It's about damn time" she snapped. Sakura eyes widened in embarrassment as she took in the sight of a small girl no more than six standing in the door way.
"Oh. I'm so sorry." She said walking over towards the girl. "I'd thought you were the elf." Sakura said stooping so that she was eye level with the small girl. Sakura stared at the girl who in return stared at her. She hadn't meant to frighten the child but by the look on the small girls face that's exactly what she'd done.
"I am so sorry honey." Sakura said touching the girl's arm gently trying to sooth her. Sakura's eyes settled on red folded material the girl carried in her arms.
"Were you bringing those to me?" Sakura questioned pointing to the clothing.
"Yes" the girl responded in a low voice.
"Then the elf has sent you?"
"Elf?" the small girl questioned a puzzled expression on her face
"You know. The tall pale guy, with pointy ears, and red marks on his face." Sakura stopped abruptly in her line of questioning. "Me and my big mouth she thought. This is the little girl from earlier. He's probably her father."
"Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to insult your father. I know it's hard enough having an elf as your father. Here let me take those from you." Sakura said removing the cloth from the girl's arms before turning and walking over to a wash basin in the corner of the room. Rin took a seat on the edge of the bed.
"So what's your name?" Sakura asked watching the girl through the mirror that hung above the basin.
"Rin" the child responded
"Wow, Rin huh? A pretty girl ,with an even prettier name." Sakura said earning a shy smile from the girl "Well my name is Sakura. Nice to meet you Rin." Sakura said as she rinsed her hands in the basin
Sakura turned and walked over behind a makeshift changing area she'd constructed out of some quilts from the bed. Rin sat quietly as she waited on the strange women. Sakura reappeared a few minutes later walking into the center of the room.
"Ta Da..What ya think?" Sakura questioned as she spun around one full turn. Rin nod her head as she gave wide eyed approval of the girl's appearance. She wore a red Kimono that hugged her form revealing every curve her hour glass figure had to offer. From her perfectly round breast to her flat stomach and long slender legs that seemed to go on for miles. Her hair was swept up in a tidy bun gathered at the nape of her neck with a few free flowing strands of curly hair.
"I take it you like?" Sakura said sending Rin a big smile
"Um ..hum. , Sakura-chan is pretty." Rin said sliding from her place on the bed and walking over to Sakura trailing her small fingers over the silk fabric of the red Kimono.
"Well Sakura may be pretty, but she sure can't breath in this." Sakura said in joking voice "How you ladies walk around in this restricting thing is beyond me." She said bending over and grasping the lower half of the Kimono rolling it a way up her long brown legs stopping just above the knee.
"There. That's a lot better. Not as good as a pair of jeans and a T, but hey I can walk without falling over now." Sakura said laughing
Her laughter stopped as she took note of Rin's appearance. Honey did your dad do that to your hair?" she said pointing to the single pony tail atop of Rin's head. My good ness! What was he thinking? You're a little girl, not Alfalfa. Well I guess it can't be helped. We're just going to have to fix this." Sakura said frowning at the gathered strands of hair . Actually we're going to give you a make over." She said as she let her eyes scan over Rin.
"Will I look pretty like Sakura-chan?" Rin questioned
"Yes. Even prettier. I promise. Come on lets get started. Humph... When we're done we're going to have a long talk with your dad."
MEANWHILE
Sesshomaru stood outside of Muso's home. He hadn't been back inside since his run in with the girl earlier that morning. He stood staring at the entrance to the home as thoughts of their encounter replayed through his mind.
"Humph,. imagine her calling me a hentai. The Baka! I can have any one I choose." He growled his impatience was growing by the minute. Already winters chill could be felt in the air. Not to mention that they would need to get the wench further into the barrier before the wound became aggravated. Muso had given him strict instructions for the girl's care. One being that once they were inside the barrier on the castles ground she was not under any circumstance to venture outside again. Leaving from inside the safety of the healing aura of the barrier before that bruise disappeared would prove fatal for the girl. Second to make sure the antigen was applied every night. Which was very bad .Sesshomaru thought. According to Muso Sesshomaru would need to be the one who applied the antigen, because he'd have to give her a small dose of his life force until she was completely healed.
"DAMN YOU!!" Sesshomaru cursed as he stared down at Tenseiga. This is all your fault, pulsing because that baka collapsed."
"Ahem. Loosing it aren't we?" Sakura said staring at the now flushed yukai
Sesshomaru turned his attention to the female that stood in the door way of the house. "Yes this is going to be bad indeed. He thought as he took in the vision before him. The yukai could feel his pulse quicken as their eyes locked. Slowly he let his eyes move across her form. From her small heart shaped face and light brown eyes. His eyes bounced from curve to curve causing the yukai's mouth to go dry. The red kimono he'd chosen complimented her honey complexion perfectly. His eyes settled on the kimono where she'd tied it up above her knee. Amazing he thought taking in the site of her long legs.
"Sesshomaru-sama!! Rin is pretty ...Rin is pretty" Rin's voice called pulling Sesshomaru back from his thoughts of admiration of the dark beauty.
"Let's go!" He barked as he turned and headed towards the forest.
"Hey you wait just one minute!" Sakura snapped as she hurried ahead of the yukai stopping in front of him so that she blocked his path.
"Step aside wench!" Sesshomaru barked sending the girl an icy glare
"I will not you pompous bastard. That was plain rude how you treated your daughter. You could have at least told her how pretty she looks considering the condition your drag her around in." Sakura said her voice filled with anger.
"You will move aside." Sesshomaru said as he moved a step closer towards Sakura a frown planted on his face.
Sakura swallowed hard as she stared up at the yukai. She hadn't really noticed until that moment, but he was quite handsome for an elf. Not that she'd seen many to compare him with.
"What are you gawking at?" Sesshomaru questioned watching the girl who seemed entranced.
"No..nothing ELF!" Sakura stammered breaking her fixed gaze. What am I thinking? What in the hell was that all about? She thought as she stepped out of the yukai's path. "He's not even human. I can't like someone that's not human" Sakura mumbled
Sesshomaru ears twitched as he caught her last words. "Humph the feeling mutual." he growled as he continued to walk further into the forest as Rin gave chase.
"Hey where are we going?" Sakura questioned as she continued to stand on the dirt path unmoving. "Are you taking me back to the well?"
"Well? I don't know of any well."
"Well just point me back to where you found me and, I'll go there on my own ELF!!" Sakura barked folding her arms across her chest
"You will do no such thing wench." Sesshomaru barked as he turned to face the girl. Why in the hell did I have to get stuck with this annoying baka?" Kill her it's not too late his mind screamed as his eye began to twitch. He had no more nerves left in reserve he thought. If this wench insisted on being annoying, Rin or no Rin he was going to kill her right where she stood.
"Humph I'll find my own way." Sakura said as she turned and began to walk in the opposite direction.
"Good ridden!" Sesshomaru growled as he turned and continued into the forest. Let her go. She'll fall over dead and you'll be free of her. Besides she's annoying. She has the manners of a wild animal, she's loud and she called you a hentai. Sesshomaru found his moment of bliss being interrupted by the sound of crying coming from behind him. Slowly he turned to face Rin who walked behind him. Her face was wet from tears.
"Why are you crying!?" Sesshomaru questioned even though he was sure he already knew the answer.
"Rin want Sakura Sesshomaru-sama." The girl said looking up at him with the saddest set of eyes he'd ever seen.
"Shit!" He cursed as he stared off into the forest in the direction Sakura had left walking towards. Just when he thought he would finally be free of the baka, but what had he expected. Surely the child must get lonely only having him and Jaken as companions. Not to mention that they were both males. It would probably do her some good to have a female around at least until the girl was healed and could be returned to wherever she'd come from.
"Rin! Stay here." Sesshomaru said as he took off towards the forest. Seshomaru glided through the forest at a hurried pace. It wouldn't take Sakura long to reach the barrier, and once she'd crossed it she was finished he thought. He lowered his head as he caught site of her. Quickly he swooped in grabbing her from behind.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" She screamed causing the yukai to drop her on the ground as he grabbed his ears.
"BAKA!!! DAMN!! Must you make such horrible noise?" he growled as he glanced up at the girl his hand still on his ear
"Well if you wouldn't have scared me, you wouldn't have to worry about what noise I make. Besides what are you doing here?" She questioned angrily
"You can't leave Sesshomaru said coming to an upright position."
"HA. Says you!" the girl responded as she turned and continued on her path.
"That's right, says me!" Sesshomaru growled as he swept the girl up flinging her across his shoulder.
"Put me down you cross dressing Elf."
"Be quiet!" I have heard enough from you for one day he barked as he snatched the amulet from around Sakura's neck. "Humph.much better he said as he glanced back at the indignant girl. He was sure she was furious by the look on her face but at least he didn't have to listen to her ramble on until he felt good and ready he thought as a smile came on his usually stoic face.
"I'm going to get you for that you damn cookie maker. You just wait. You hear me you panty sniffer I AM GOING TO GET YOU!!" Sakura said folding her arms in front of her as she was carried back into the forest.
MEANWHILE
Inuyasha stooped over sniffing the ground near the dead poisonous bug.
"Feh- This is not good." he said straitening his back as he stared off into the forest.
"Naraku has Sakura! This is all your fault InuYasha!!"
"OSWAURI,OSWAURI,OSWAURI!!!!" Kagome shouted sending the hanyou to the ground
'That's got to hurt." Shippo said as he pounced onto InuYasha head.
"Get off!" InuYasha growled as he began to slowly rise from the ground that now bore an imprint of his body. "Damn it Kagome! Do you have to keep doing that!" InuYasha barked staring at Kagome who stood sobbing on Sango's shoulder.
"Leave Kagome-sama alone. She's just upset." Miroku said glancing over towards Kagome who had her back to he and InuYasha "but can you blame her?" he questioned taking not of how distressed the girl was
"Be quiet Monk! Kagome it's not how you think. I mean it's bad, but not as bad you think. I mean.. Feh- Sesshomaru has her." InuYasha finished as he closed his eyes bracing himself to be sat again
"WHAT!!??" everyone questioned all together
"Yeah, you heard me correctly . Sesshomaru has her. His scent is all over this place." InuYasha said looking over to Kagome who appeared a bit relieved
"Then there is still hope that she's safe." Kagome began. "I mean there is no sign of blood so he hasn't hurt her"
"That's true Kagome-chan, but he hates humans, so you have to wonder what his motive for taking her is?"
"I hadn't looked at it like that." Kagome responded in a low voice all her relief being thoroughly wiped away
"That's not the worst of it. I'd better tell you now because you're going to find out sooner or later." InuYasha began " I caught a second scent."
"Was it Naraku?" Miroku questioned
"No. Much worse. A dragon yukai." InuYasha said frowning
"A DRAGON YUKAI!?" Sango questioned in and excited voice "But they are all extinct!"
"I don't understand InuYasha , Sango-chan, why are you two looking like that?" Kagome questioned as she stared at the hanyou and the huntress
"You want to tell her Sango?" InuYasha questioned looking over towards Sango
"I'll try but you'll have to fill in where in areas where my knowledge is limited. Agreed?" Sango said looking over towards InuYasha
"Feh I guess I have no choice."
"Some how I get the feeling this isn't good." Shippo said hopping up into Miroku's arms
"I second that" Miroku said staring down at the kit.
"Kagome-chan, Dragon yukai are the most ancient of all the yukai that walk the earth. They are ageless not even the greater of yukai know when they first came. Legend has it that there was a time when they ruled over all the yukai with and iron fist. They gave no mercy destroying any who would challenge them. Their reign seemed infinite until they vanished suddenly over a thousand years ago leaving the lesser yukai to take up where they'd left off."
"Only they didn't disappear" InuYasha began " I know because I have seen them once. My father was summoned to court by king Eitoku when I was but a pup. Shortly after he died. You see the dragon yukai were weakened when they were struck with a disease that forced them underground away from sunlight. There are few who were unaffected but the larger Majority was. None the less even one of their kind can prove lethal."
"So what are you saying?" Kagome questioned looking at InuYasha
"I am saying Kagome that Sakura may be in danger still. That dragon's scent was mingled with both she and Sesshomaru's. I think they are being tracked by these beasts"
"Buy why?" Sakura wouldn't have anything of interest to them.
"She may not but is it possible you're brother does?" Miroku questioned looking over towards Inuyasha
"I don't know the answer to that. Sesshomaru is the only one who knows the answer."
"Well I don't care what they do to him but Sakura's innocent we've got to get her back before she finds herself involved in something she's not ready for." Kagome said looking at InuYasha
"Well by the look of the sky the snow will be arriving soon. If I am correct Sesshomaru is on his way to the winter home. We should find the girl there but we've got to get going." InuYasha said walking off towards the forest as everyone else gave chase.
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Another chapter completes. I hope you like. Get the feeling i like action /adventure /romance well that's because I do. I hope you do as well. Anyways as always please review and give your ops. And to all who took the time and reviewed so far Big Hugs and thanks for keeping an open mind.
Sakura's Heat
By animechick262003
Chapter Four
In comes the King
Quickly a tall figure cloaked in white moved through dark corridors. He came to a stop in front of a set of double doors where two yukai guards stood. Both guards were dresses in dark green hakama and matching haori. They wore armor that had spikes jutting out of the front and just bellow the spikes was the crest of a dragon.
"What do you want?" The first of the two yukai guard barked as he moved his hand placing it on the hilt of his sword.
"It is imperative that I speak with the king." The figure responded as he removed the hood of his cloak revealing himself. He was pale with violet eyes and matching hair. He was medium in build not overly muscular but tone enough where as when he moved the outline of his physique was visible.
"Anzai my apology, I did not realize it was you. I will notify the king immediately you are here." The first guard said motioning for the second to go into the chamber. The second of the guards disappeared through the two doors. Minutes later the second yukai guard returned.
"He says to come in." the guard said as he opened the chamber doors allowing entrance. Anzai walked into the large room letting his eyes scan through it as he moved further into the chamber. Black velvet curtains hung from the window. In the center of the room was a canopy styled bed with sheer black curtains hanging around it. From were he was standing he could see two female yukai fast asleep.
"The king never tires does he?" he thought as a smile came onto his face. He moved towards the fire place where a man dressed in a black stood on black bear skin rug. The yukai turned to face . He was tall and pale wit a medium build frame. His hair was as dark as night and ended its length just behind his knee. His eyes were a perfect shade of green trimmed with long dark lash. Anzai came to a stop in front of the yukai dropping to one knee, bowing his head as he did so.
"My King." Anzai said his head bowed
"I hope that if you have come to my chamber this late of hour , you bring me good news Anzai. Have you located the jewel?"
"Yes my king. I have located the jewel as you requested. I also found something that I know my king will find quite interesting." Anzai said glancing up at the king.
"Something I would find interesting? What could you have found that would interest me more then the jewel?"
"Well my king, I know you have a love of collecting rare and exotic things. I think I have found something my king would love to have for his collection. If my king will allow, I will show you." Anzai finished bowing his head once more.
"Very well stand and show me this rare find you speak of." The king responded motioning for Anzai to rise from his kneeling position.
Anzai rose to a standing position . He stretched his hand affront of himself turning his palm up. Slowly a white glow began to rise from his hand as an image appeared. The king walked closer to the light watching the movie like image.
"What is this, some sort of joke? I see nothing but trees and an old well." The king barked
"If my lord would please be patient. What I wish to show you should appear just a..bout..now. Anzai said as the image of a young girl climbing out of the well came into view. The kings eyes widened as the image of the figure became larger.
"What is it?" He questioned as he continued to watch the image. 'Is it a yukai of sorts?"
"No." Anzai responded " From what I could gather of her scent she is a human." Anzai responded as both he and the king continued to watch the girl as she ran through the forest.
"A human? How is it possible? I have never seen one that looks as this. I must have her for my collection. Why did you not collect her for me?" The king asked staring at Anzai
"Watch closely my king, and you will see why I did not secure her for you." Anzai Said directing the king's attention back towards the image.
The king turned his attention back towards the image once more. He cocked his eyebrow as a smirk came onto his handsome face.
"Well..well. Sesshomaru. I have not seen him in some time. Interesting. I don't care who has her. I want her and I shall possess her." The king said smiling
"What would my king have me do?" Anzai questioned as the image faded away
"Nothing. I think I should like to acquire this beauty on my own."
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Sakura sat on the edge of the bed fidgeting with the charm that dangled from around her neck. Whenever she spoke a blue flash would come from the blue crystal imbedded within the silver casing. She'd come to the conclusion that the charm was what allowed her to communicate with the elf.
"Hump" She sighed. The thought of that damn elf irritated her. He was absolutely by far the rudest being she'd ever met.
"Rather be impaled huh?" she growled her irritation growing by the second. He'd left her in that room nearly three hours ago, and hadn't so much as come to see if she were hungry the bastard. Sakura found herself being pulled from her thoughts as a knock came to the room's door. She narrowed her eyes in anticipation. She was going to let the cookie maker have it once and for all she thought raising one eyebrow.
The doors handle pressed down as the door opened. Sakura rose from her place on the bed adjusting the sheet she'd haphazardly wrapped around herself.
"He has had all the free peeping he's going to get the panty sniffer." Sakura barked as she gave the sheet a final tug trying to make sure it didn't fall away from her nude form.
"It's about damn time" she snapped. Sakura eyes widened in embarrassment as she took in the sight of a small girl no more than six standing in the door way.
"Oh. I'm so sorry." She said walking over towards the girl. "I'd thought you were the elf." Sakura said stooping so that she was eye level with the small girl. Sakura stared at the girl who in return stared at her. She hadn't meant to frighten the child but by the look on the small girls face that's exactly what she'd done.
"I am so sorry honey." Sakura said touching the girl's arm gently trying to sooth her. Sakura's eyes settled on red folded material the girl carried in her arms.
"Were you bringing those to me?" Sakura questioned pointing to the clothing.
"Yes" the girl responded in a low voice.
"Then the elf has sent you?"
"Elf?" the small girl questioned a puzzled expression on her face
"You know. The tall pale guy, with pointy ears, and red marks on his face." Sakura stopped abruptly in her line of questioning. "Me and my big mouth she thought. This is the little girl from earlier. He's probably her father."
"Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to insult your father. I know it's hard enough having an elf as your father. Here let me take those from you." Sakura said removing the cloth from the girl's arms before turning and walking over to a wash basin in the corner of the room. Rin took a seat on the edge of the bed.
"So what's your name?" Sakura asked watching the girl through the mirror that hung above the basin.
"Rin" the child responded
"Wow, Rin huh? A pretty girl ,with an even prettier name." Sakura said earning a shy smile from the girl "Well my name is Sakura. Nice to meet you Rin." Sakura said as she rinsed her hands in the basin
Sakura turned and walked over behind a makeshift changing area she'd constructed out of some quilts from the bed. Rin sat quietly as she waited on the strange women. Sakura reappeared a few minutes later walking into the center of the room.
"Ta Da..What ya think?" Sakura questioned as she spun around one full turn. Rin nod her head as she gave wide eyed approval of the girl's appearance. She wore a red Kimono that hugged her form revealing every curve her hour glass figure had to offer. From her perfectly round breast to her flat stomach and long slender legs that seemed to go on for miles. Her hair was swept up in a tidy bun gathered at the nape of her neck with a few free flowing strands of curly hair.
"I take it you like?" Sakura said sending Rin a big smile
"Um ..hum. , Sakura-chan is pretty." Rin said sliding from her place on the bed and walking over to Sakura trailing her small fingers over the silk fabric of the red Kimono.
"Well Sakura may be pretty, but she sure can't breath in this." Sakura said in joking voice "How you ladies walk around in this restricting thing is beyond me." She said bending over and grasping the lower half of the Kimono rolling it a way up her long brown legs stopping just above the knee.
"There. That's a lot better. Not as good as a pair of jeans and a T, but hey I can walk without falling over now." Sakura said laughing
Her laughter stopped as she took note of Rin's appearance. Honey did your dad do that to your hair?" she said pointing to the single pony tail atop of Rin's head. My good ness! What was he thinking? You're a little girl, not Alfalfa. Well I guess it can't be helped. We're just going to have to fix this." Sakura said frowning at the gathered strands of hair . Actually we're going to give you a make over." She said as she let her eyes scan over Rin.
"Will I look pretty like Sakura-chan?" Rin questioned
"Yes. Even prettier. I promise. Come on lets get started. Humph... When we're done we're going to have a long talk with your dad."
MEANWHILE
Sesshomaru stood outside of Muso's home. He hadn't been back inside since his run in with the girl earlier that morning. He stood staring at the entrance to the home as thoughts of their encounter replayed through his mind.
"Humph,. imagine her calling me a hentai. The Baka! I can have any one I choose." He growled his impatience was growing by the minute. Already winters chill could be felt in the air. Not to mention that they would need to get the wench further into the barrier before the wound became aggravated. Muso had given him strict instructions for the girl's care. One being that once they were inside the barrier on the castles ground she was not under any circumstance to venture outside again. Leaving from inside the safety of the healing aura of the barrier before that bruise disappeared would prove fatal for the girl. Second to make sure the antigen was applied every night. Which was very bad .Sesshomaru thought. According to Muso Sesshomaru would need to be the one who applied the antigen, because he'd have to give her a small dose of his life force until she was completely healed.
"DAMN YOU!!" Sesshomaru cursed as he stared down at Tenseiga. This is all your fault, pulsing because that baka collapsed."
"Ahem. Loosing it aren't we?" Sakura said staring at the now flushed yukai
Sesshomaru turned his attention to the female that stood in the door way of the house. "Yes this is going to be bad indeed. He thought as he took in the vision before him. The yukai could feel his pulse quicken as their eyes locked. Slowly he let his eyes move across her form. From her small heart shaped face and light brown eyes. His eyes bounced from curve to curve causing the yukai's mouth to go dry. The red kimono he'd chosen complimented her honey complexion perfectly. His eyes settled on the kimono where she'd tied it up above her knee. Amazing he thought taking in the site of her long legs.
"Sesshomaru-sama!! Rin is pretty ...Rin is pretty" Rin's voice called pulling Sesshomaru back from his thoughts of admiration of the dark beauty.
"Let's go!" He barked as he turned and headed towards the forest.
"Hey you wait just one minute!" Sakura snapped as she hurried ahead of the yukai stopping in front of him so that she blocked his path.
"Step aside wench!" Sesshomaru barked sending the girl an icy glare
"I will not you pompous bastard. That was plain rude how you treated your daughter. You could have at least told her how pretty she looks considering the condition your drag her around in." Sakura said her voice filled with anger.
"You will move aside." Sesshomaru said as he moved a step closer towards Sakura a frown planted on his face.
Sakura swallowed hard as she stared up at the yukai. She hadn't really noticed until that moment, but he was quite handsome for an elf. Not that she'd seen many to compare him with.
"What are you gawking at?" Sesshomaru questioned watching the girl who seemed entranced.
"No..nothing ELF!" Sakura stammered breaking her fixed gaze. What am I thinking? What in the hell was that all about? She thought as she stepped out of the yukai's path. "He's not even human. I can't like someone that's not human" Sakura mumbled
Sesshomaru ears twitched as he caught her last words. "Humph the feeling mutual." he growled as he continued to walk further into the forest as Rin gave chase.
"Hey where are we going?" Sakura questioned as she continued to stand on the dirt path unmoving. "Are you taking me back to the well?"
"Well? I don't know of any well."
"Well just point me back to where you found me and, I'll go there on my own ELF!!" Sakura barked folding her arms across her chest
"You will do no such thing wench." Sesshomaru barked as he turned to face the girl. Why in the hell did I have to get stuck with this annoying baka?" Kill her it's not too late his mind screamed as his eye began to twitch. He had no more nerves left in reserve he thought. If this wench insisted on being annoying, Rin or no Rin he was going to kill her right where she stood.
"Humph I'll find my own way." Sakura said as she turned and began to walk in the opposite direction.
"Good ridden!" Sesshomaru growled as he turned and continued into the forest. Let her go. She'll fall over dead and you'll be free of her. Besides she's annoying. She has the manners of a wild animal, she's loud and she called you a hentai. Sesshomaru found his moment of bliss being interrupted by the sound of crying coming from behind him. Slowly he turned to face Rin who walked behind him. Her face was wet from tears.
"Why are you crying!?" Sesshomaru questioned even though he was sure he already knew the answer.
"Rin want Sakura Sesshomaru-sama." The girl said looking up at him with the saddest set of eyes he'd ever seen.
"Shit!" He cursed as he stared off into the forest in the direction Sakura had left walking towards. Just when he thought he would finally be free of the baka, but what had he expected. Surely the child must get lonely only having him and Jaken as companions. Not to mention that they were both males. It would probably do her some good to have a female around at least until the girl was healed and could be returned to wherever she'd come from.
"Rin! Stay here." Sesshomaru said as he took off towards the forest. Seshomaru glided through the forest at a hurried pace. It wouldn't take Sakura long to reach the barrier, and once she'd crossed it she was finished he thought. He lowered his head as he caught site of her. Quickly he swooped in grabbing her from behind.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!" She screamed causing the yukai to drop her on the ground as he grabbed his ears.
"BAKA!!! DAMN!! Must you make such horrible noise?" he growled as he glanced up at the girl his hand still on his ear
"Well if you wouldn't have scared me, you wouldn't have to worry about what noise I make. Besides what are you doing here?" She questioned angrily
"You can't leave Sesshomaru said coming to an upright position."
"HA. Says you!" the girl responded as she turned and continued on her path.
"That's right, says me!" Sesshomaru growled as he swept the girl up flinging her across his shoulder.
"Put me down you cross dressing Elf."
"Be quiet!" I have heard enough from you for one day he barked as he snatched the amulet from around Sakura's neck. "Humph.much better he said as he glanced back at the indignant girl. He was sure she was furious by the look on her face but at least he didn't have to listen to her ramble on until he felt good and ready he thought as a smile came on his usually stoic face.
"I'm going to get you for that you damn cookie maker. You just wait. You hear me you panty sniffer I AM GOING TO GET YOU!!" Sakura said folding her arms in front of her as she was carried back into the forest.
MEANWHILE
Inuyasha stooped over sniffing the ground near the dead poisonous bug.
"Feh- This is not good." he said straitening his back as he stared off into the forest.
"Naraku has Sakura! This is all your fault InuYasha!!"
"OSWAURI,OSWAURI,OSWAURI!!!!" Kagome shouted sending the hanyou to the ground
'That's got to hurt." Shippo said as he pounced onto InuYasha head.
"Get off!" InuYasha growled as he began to slowly rise from the ground that now bore an imprint of his body. "Damn it Kagome! Do you have to keep doing that!" InuYasha barked staring at Kagome who stood sobbing on Sango's shoulder.
"Leave Kagome-sama alone. She's just upset." Miroku said glancing over towards Kagome who had her back to he and InuYasha "but can you blame her?" he questioned taking not of how distressed the girl was
"Be quiet Monk! Kagome it's not how you think. I mean it's bad, but not as bad you think. I mean.. Feh- Sesshomaru has her." InuYasha finished as he closed his eyes bracing himself to be sat again
"WHAT!!??" everyone questioned all together
"Yeah, you heard me correctly . Sesshomaru has her. His scent is all over this place." InuYasha said looking over to Kagome who appeared a bit relieved
"Then there is still hope that she's safe." Kagome began. "I mean there is no sign of blood so he hasn't hurt her"
"That's true Kagome-chan, but he hates humans, so you have to wonder what his motive for taking her is?"
"I hadn't looked at it like that." Kagome responded in a low voice all her relief being thoroughly wiped away
"That's not the worst of it. I'd better tell you now because you're going to find out sooner or later." InuYasha began " I caught a second scent."
"Was it Naraku?" Miroku questioned
"No. Much worse. A dragon yukai." InuYasha said frowning
"A DRAGON YUKAI!?" Sango questioned in and excited voice "But they are all extinct!"
"I don't understand InuYasha , Sango-chan, why are you two looking like that?" Kagome questioned as she stared at the hanyou and the huntress
"You want to tell her Sango?" InuYasha questioned looking over towards Sango
"I'll try but you'll have to fill in where in areas where my knowledge is limited. Agreed?" Sango said looking over towards InuYasha
"Feh I guess I have no choice."
"Some how I get the feeling this isn't good." Shippo said hopping up into Miroku's arms
"I second that" Miroku said staring down at the kit.
"Kagome-chan, Dragon yukai are the most ancient of all the yukai that walk the earth. They are ageless not even the greater of yukai know when they first came. Legend has it that there was a time when they ruled over all the yukai with and iron fist. They gave no mercy destroying any who would challenge them. Their reign seemed infinite until they vanished suddenly over a thousand years ago leaving the lesser yukai to take up where they'd left off."
"Only they didn't disappear" InuYasha began " I know because I have seen them once. My father was summoned to court by king Eitoku when I was but a pup. Shortly after he died. You see the dragon yukai were weakened when they were struck with a disease that forced them underground away from sunlight. There are few who were unaffected but the larger Majority was. None the less even one of their kind can prove lethal."
"So what are you saying?" Kagome questioned looking at InuYasha
"I am saying Kagome that Sakura may be in danger still. That dragon's scent was mingled with both she and Sesshomaru's. I think they are being tracked by these beasts"
"Buy why?" Sakura wouldn't have anything of interest to them.
"She may not but is it possible you're brother does?" Miroku questioned looking over towards Inuyasha
"I don't know the answer to that. Sesshomaru is the only one who knows the answer."
"Well I don't care what they do to him but Sakura's innocent we've got to get her back before she finds herself involved in something she's not ready for." Kagome said looking at InuYasha
"Well by the look of the sky the snow will be arriving soon. If I am correct Sesshomaru is on his way to the winter home. We should find the girl there but we've got to get going." InuYasha said walking off towards the forest as everyone else gave chase.
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Another chapter completes. I hope you like. Get the feeling i like action /adventure /romance well that's because I do. I hope you do as well. Anyways as always please review and give your ops. And to all who took the time and reviewed so far Big Hugs and thanks for keeping an open mind.
