I appreciate the reviews; I'm trying to build up to something between
Kagome and Sesshoumaru. Once I get over this block of mine we'll see how
it goes.
I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters pertaining to him or the show, its creators or anything else I missed.
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Ch. 5 - Farewell Kiss
Days went by and these days flowed into weeks, life went by much like normal for the group, with the exception of Sesshoumaru showing up on occasion to follow up on the search for the shikon shards. Kagome's power had begun to grow even more immense. She was beginning to understand the source of this power, with the help of Kaede's wisdom of course.
**Flashback**
"Child thee have miko blood flowing through thy veins. It is only natural for thee to exhibit extraordinary powers."
"But what can I do with it other than purify jewels and arrows?"
"Oh my dear child, the possibilities are endless. Thee's purpose in life is to help protect those of need in these villages, much like Inuyasha protects those whom cannot protect themselves."
"With time thee's powers will grow and with the proper training thee will be able to control them."
**End Flashback**
And so their journey had continued, every other week or so they would head back to Kaede's village and Kagome would get her training. She was able to focus her energy and call upon the objects in nature around her to help aid in whatever it might be that she needed. For instance in their latest fight, she was able to call upon the aid of a nearby tree to bring forth its roots and slow down the charging demon. However calling upon her surroundings took a lot of energy and usually left her tired and even more vulnerable.
Luckily Inuyasha was always close by, and when he wasn't Sesshoumaru was there to help out. The group had come to realize that both the brother's swords were calling out to the shards, which usually ended up brining the demon to them instead of them having to search for it. There were very few shards left though, Kagome could feel it. The jewel itself was calling out to her, it wanted to become complete and the closer it came to completion the stronger she became.
It was on a warm cloudless day when their journey took a major turn.
Inuyasha looked over to his brother as both of their swords were throbbing like crazy. "Something is coming and it definitely has more than one shard." Sesshoumaru gave his nod of approval to Inuyasha's statement.
"Kouga." His name slid off Kagome's lips as if it was dew falling from a sleeping flower just beginning it's daily opening.
Everyone looked over in her direction then followed her gaze to the horizon where a small tornado like cloud could be seen coming closer to their current location. Sesshoumaru could sense the tension beginning to build in Inuyasha. 'Why is he getting so angry? Who is this Kouga person? I can smell wolf, the same damn wolf that killed Rin.' Anger also began to build inside him, which caused Inuyasha to turn slightly in curiosity.
Suddenly the tornado came to a stop, right in front of Kagome of course. Kouga stood there with Kagome's hands inside his, which caused both of the inu boys to growl. This sound caused Kouga to smirk, he knew perfectly well why both were growling. His woman was amazing. But his smirk was short lived as he looked deeper into Kagome's eyes. Confusion washed over her face as she saw his facial expressions drop.
"What is it Kouga?"
"I fear I must say my farewell."
"Are you going somewhere wolf boy?" Inuyasha slipped in before Kagome could ask the same question . without the wolf boy of course.
Kouga growled inwardly, he wasn't going to let that stupid mutt face interrupt him. He had a reason for being there and he had to get it done with. That and the fact that he could feel Sesshoumaru's dislike toward him and that alone made him quite uncomfortable. He was no idiot, he knew how powerful that demon was. That family itself was powerful. Inuyasha alone had exceptional power and he was a mere hanyou.
Kouga placed his hand behind Kagome's neck and slowly brought her closer to him. Confusion ran all over her face. 'What is he doing!?!' Before she could process another thought his lips came in contact with hers. The kiss was soft and extremely passionate. Her brain was doing summersaults not only was she shocked at what was going on but . he was a really good kisser. Sure it was her first 'real' kiss, since Inuyasha's peck probably wouldn't count according to her friends back home, but still it was good.
'Ahhhhhh what am I thinking, what is going on, why is he kissing me, oh my gosh everyone is still watching aren't they, oh this is too embarrassing, they are never going to let me live down this on.' Her brain was beginning to run a mile a minute. Her thoughts were completely jumbled however she was able to process one thing. She was now holding the shards that Kouga had once carried.
This caused her to pull back from the intense kiss. Kouga slowly released his hold on her lips and looked at her in the eyes. He wanted to just stay like this and lose himself in her eyes. She was beautiful yet she was no longer his. He had realized this when the shards in his legs and arm had begun to call for her. "Kagome, these shards have been calling out to you. The jewels beckons to become whole, I can feel it. It is not right for me to continue to keep them. This is your journey and I will not stand in the way of it."
"Kouga ."
He placed a finger upon her lips and continued with his explanation "My beautiful Kagome, as much as I want you to be my woman I know I cannot have you. You belong in a different class than I do and it would not be fair for me to hold you back from the greatness that I know is to become of you."
"You belong with him, and I know that now."
"Belong with who???"
"I love you Kagome." He placed a small kiss upon her lips as he released her from his hold. And with that he retreated back into the forest only to turn around once to glance at what was once his and shout out "My you find your happiness my love."
That was the last any of them had seen Kouga.
Kagome came out of her haze to realize that both brothers were growling quite loudly. Her face turned five shades of red when she realized that everyone was staring at her, especially Miroku with his perverted little grin.
"Hehe well we got the shards isn't that what we wanted?" A nervous twitch began to take hold of her body.
Upon seeing her friend in an extremely uncomfortable situation, Sango stepped forward. "Well that is three more down, how many do you suppose are left, besides Naraku's of course?"
A wave of relief flushed over Kagome's body as she watched everyone begin to process Sango's statement. She counted her blessings for having such a great friend. "Thank you Sango." She whispered as Inuyasha and Miroku began to discuss Sango's question.
Everyone began to debate the next course of action to take. Inuyasha argued about not wasting any more time basically his same old complaint. Kagome noticed how he never once looked in her direction. She could see the hurt in his eyes. He had never taken their incident in the woods that one-day quite some time ago any further. Nor had he even mentioned it. She knew there were feelings behind his quick kiss and she knew his pride would never admit to it. 'Oh bother, what is a girl supposed to do. I swear my life is becoming one of those soap operas.'
Kagome slowly started to glance around their surroundings hoping to take her mind off of anything; her brain was reeling so fast she couldn't see straight. She began to notice that Sesshoumaru's eyes never once left her. 'Why is he staring at me like that?' Her eyes locked with his and she could see a fire burning within him. His normal stoic features where blurred with emotion. It was the same flicker that she had seen from his before. Especially when she was getting close to Inuyasha. Her conclusion hit her like a ton of bricks. 'Oh my gosh!!! He's jealous!!!'
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You don't know how hard it was for me to write this chapter. I'm having major writer's block. I know how I want to end this fic but I'm stuck in the middle. I think I'm starting to get all the obstacles out of the way though.
Please let me know what you think. It may help with this block I'm having.
Domo Arigato.
I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters pertaining to him or the show, its creators or anything else I missed.
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Ch. 5 - Farewell Kiss
Days went by and these days flowed into weeks, life went by much like normal for the group, with the exception of Sesshoumaru showing up on occasion to follow up on the search for the shikon shards. Kagome's power had begun to grow even more immense. She was beginning to understand the source of this power, with the help of Kaede's wisdom of course.
**Flashback**
"Child thee have miko blood flowing through thy veins. It is only natural for thee to exhibit extraordinary powers."
"But what can I do with it other than purify jewels and arrows?"
"Oh my dear child, the possibilities are endless. Thee's purpose in life is to help protect those of need in these villages, much like Inuyasha protects those whom cannot protect themselves."
"With time thee's powers will grow and with the proper training thee will be able to control them."
**End Flashback**
And so their journey had continued, every other week or so they would head back to Kaede's village and Kagome would get her training. She was able to focus her energy and call upon the objects in nature around her to help aid in whatever it might be that she needed. For instance in their latest fight, she was able to call upon the aid of a nearby tree to bring forth its roots and slow down the charging demon. However calling upon her surroundings took a lot of energy and usually left her tired and even more vulnerable.
Luckily Inuyasha was always close by, and when he wasn't Sesshoumaru was there to help out. The group had come to realize that both the brother's swords were calling out to the shards, which usually ended up brining the demon to them instead of them having to search for it. There were very few shards left though, Kagome could feel it. The jewel itself was calling out to her, it wanted to become complete and the closer it came to completion the stronger she became.
It was on a warm cloudless day when their journey took a major turn.
Inuyasha looked over to his brother as both of their swords were throbbing like crazy. "Something is coming and it definitely has more than one shard." Sesshoumaru gave his nod of approval to Inuyasha's statement.
"Kouga." His name slid off Kagome's lips as if it was dew falling from a sleeping flower just beginning it's daily opening.
Everyone looked over in her direction then followed her gaze to the horizon where a small tornado like cloud could be seen coming closer to their current location. Sesshoumaru could sense the tension beginning to build in Inuyasha. 'Why is he getting so angry? Who is this Kouga person? I can smell wolf, the same damn wolf that killed Rin.' Anger also began to build inside him, which caused Inuyasha to turn slightly in curiosity.
Suddenly the tornado came to a stop, right in front of Kagome of course. Kouga stood there with Kagome's hands inside his, which caused both of the inu boys to growl. This sound caused Kouga to smirk, he knew perfectly well why both were growling. His woman was amazing. But his smirk was short lived as he looked deeper into Kagome's eyes. Confusion washed over her face as she saw his facial expressions drop.
"What is it Kouga?"
"I fear I must say my farewell."
"Are you going somewhere wolf boy?" Inuyasha slipped in before Kagome could ask the same question . without the wolf boy of course.
Kouga growled inwardly, he wasn't going to let that stupid mutt face interrupt him. He had a reason for being there and he had to get it done with. That and the fact that he could feel Sesshoumaru's dislike toward him and that alone made him quite uncomfortable. He was no idiot, he knew how powerful that demon was. That family itself was powerful. Inuyasha alone had exceptional power and he was a mere hanyou.
Kouga placed his hand behind Kagome's neck and slowly brought her closer to him. Confusion ran all over her face. 'What is he doing!?!' Before she could process another thought his lips came in contact with hers. The kiss was soft and extremely passionate. Her brain was doing summersaults not only was she shocked at what was going on but . he was a really good kisser. Sure it was her first 'real' kiss, since Inuyasha's peck probably wouldn't count according to her friends back home, but still it was good.
'Ahhhhhh what am I thinking, what is going on, why is he kissing me, oh my gosh everyone is still watching aren't they, oh this is too embarrassing, they are never going to let me live down this on.' Her brain was beginning to run a mile a minute. Her thoughts were completely jumbled however she was able to process one thing. She was now holding the shards that Kouga had once carried.
This caused her to pull back from the intense kiss. Kouga slowly released his hold on her lips and looked at her in the eyes. He wanted to just stay like this and lose himself in her eyes. She was beautiful yet she was no longer his. He had realized this when the shards in his legs and arm had begun to call for her. "Kagome, these shards have been calling out to you. The jewels beckons to become whole, I can feel it. It is not right for me to continue to keep them. This is your journey and I will not stand in the way of it."
"Kouga ."
He placed a finger upon her lips and continued with his explanation "My beautiful Kagome, as much as I want you to be my woman I know I cannot have you. You belong in a different class than I do and it would not be fair for me to hold you back from the greatness that I know is to become of you."
"You belong with him, and I know that now."
"Belong with who???"
"I love you Kagome." He placed a small kiss upon her lips as he released her from his hold. And with that he retreated back into the forest only to turn around once to glance at what was once his and shout out "My you find your happiness my love."
That was the last any of them had seen Kouga.
Kagome came out of her haze to realize that both brothers were growling quite loudly. Her face turned five shades of red when she realized that everyone was staring at her, especially Miroku with his perverted little grin.
"Hehe well we got the shards isn't that what we wanted?" A nervous twitch began to take hold of her body.
Upon seeing her friend in an extremely uncomfortable situation, Sango stepped forward. "Well that is three more down, how many do you suppose are left, besides Naraku's of course?"
A wave of relief flushed over Kagome's body as she watched everyone begin to process Sango's statement. She counted her blessings for having such a great friend. "Thank you Sango." She whispered as Inuyasha and Miroku began to discuss Sango's question.
Everyone began to debate the next course of action to take. Inuyasha argued about not wasting any more time basically his same old complaint. Kagome noticed how he never once looked in her direction. She could see the hurt in his eyes. He had never taken their incident in the woods that one-day quite some time ago any further. Nor had he even mentioned it. She knew there were feelings behind his quick kiss and she knew his pride would never admit to it. 'Oh bother, what is a girl supposed to do. I swear my life is becoming one of those soap operas.'
Kagome slowly started to glance around their surroundings hoping to take her mind off of anything; her brain was reeling so fast she couldn't see straight. She began to notice that Sesshoumaru's eyes never once left her. 'Why is he staring at me like that?' Her eyes locked with his and she could see a fire burning within him. His normal stoic features where blurred with emotion. It was the same flicker that she had seen from his before. Especially when she was getting close to Inuyasha. Her conclusion hit her like a ton of bricks. 'Oh my gosh!!! He's jealous!!!'
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You don't know how hard it was for me to write this chapter. I'm having major writer's block. I know how I want to end this fic but I'm stuck in the middle. I think I'm starting to get all the obstacles out of the way though.
Please let me know what you think. It may help with this block I'm having.
Domo Arigato.