Chapter 1: Lover Reborn
The rain came down heavily and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of summer. Life had stopped that day for the only sounds that could be heard was the rain hitting the ground. Sesshoumaru stood by the lake watching the droplets hit the water, each making ripples that moved in soothing motions. He watched and waited for the only person he had ever loved to come. He longed to touch her smooth skin and kiss her soft lips.
A woman approached him from the woods. Her hair was flattened on her head by the rain and her kimono was stuck to her body showing off her curves that made Sesshoumaru anxious. Her eyes were the deepest brown and her hair was the darkest ebony that made the night seem light when compared. Around her arm hung a bow with arrows on her back. A smile caressed her lips when she stood in front of him.
"Sesshoumaru-sama," the women said in almost a whisper.
"Kikyou," Sesshoumaru said with a smile leaning in to give her a passionate kiss.
Their wet bodies came together making Sesshoumaru shudder with delight.
" I missed you," Kikyou said looking up into Sesshoumaru's golden eyes.
"I'm sorry it took me so long to come back to you," Sesshoumaru said with a hint of sadness in his eyes.
The hugged furiously to the point neither of them could breathe.
"Never leave me again Sesshoumaru I don't know if I could stand it," Kikyou said.
"I promise I won't," Sesshoumaru said.
They stood there for long moments in each other's arms enjoying the warmth they made. Kikyou pulled away looking up into Sesshoumaru's eyes smiling. Sesshoumaru watched the rain slide down the side of her face, reminding him of tears. Growls coming from the forest caught in Sesshoumaru's ears.
"Get behind me," Sesshoumaru told Kikyou pushing her behind him so her back was facing the lake.
Wolves pushed through the tree line; teeth bared and ready to kill. The wolves encircled Sesshoumaru and Kikyou enclosing them around the lake so the couldn't escape. Their eyes glowed with an eerie orange showing that they were youkai. Sesshoumaru raised his hand and prepared for his dokkasou. Striking downward he hit two wolves. They yelped in pain as the poison swam through their veins melting their insides.
The dominant female of the pack jumped onto Sesshoumaru's back and dug her teeth deep into his shoulder drawing blood. Sesshoumaru screamed with pain for her teeth was also coated in poison. Not as strong as his own but strong enough to paralyze him. The poison went through him fast making him fall to his knees unable to move any of his limbs.
"SESSHOUMARU," Kikyou screamed drawing the wolves' attention on to her.
Kikyou backed up into the water aware that they were coming for her now. Drawing an arrow from her back she strung her bow. A big male jumped at her. Letting her arrow fly a purple light formed around it. The arrow cut through the middle of the wolf killing it instantly. Another wolf jumped from the side of her. Unable to draw an arrow in time she tried to avoid him. Barely dodging him his paw grazed her side digging deep, making blood splatter everywhere turning the water a red tint. Kikyou fell to her knees in an inch of water holding her wound breathing long prolonged breaths. The poison from the claws over flowed her blood. Knowing that she was dying Kikyou managed to get out " I love you." Kikyou fell into the water as the last bit of life was sucked from her body. Blood floated all around her now. All Sesshoumaru could do was watch as the wolves tore her apart eating her slowly.
With their bellies full the wolves walked away one by one until all of them were gone. Regaining some of his strength Sesshoumaru crawled over to Kikyou's body. He sat up in the water holding her rocking back and forth. "It's all my fault, all my fault," he repeated to himself. "She died because I loved her, my only weakness," he said through clenched teeth.
Sesshoumaru jolted up out of his bed sitting up with his arms supporting his weight. The sheets pulled away from him showing off his broad muscular chest. His breathing was heavy and his sheets were soaked with sweat. Rain pounded on the window as it always did on Kikyou's anniversary. It was the earth showing mourning for Kikyou. Sesshoumaru climbed out of bed and walked wearily to the window and peered out. It had been 50 years since Kikyou's death and still he dreamt of her, still he blamed himself. 'Kikyou rest and leave me be' he thought to himself. Normally on this day Sesshoumaru would stay in his solitude. But today was different, he wanted to go to Kikyou's resting place. Dressing quickly Sesshoumaru left his room quietly. The servants in his castle looked at him with confused looks on their faces. They also knew this day well and didn't expect to see their master about today.
Sesshoumaru reached the lake in a few short minutes. Surveying the area the dream/memory of what happened that day reiterated before his eyes. The rain was now falling lightly on top of his head and streams of water ran down the sides of his face. Walking along the lake he watched the waves that hit the shore gently comforting his restless soul. Sesshoumaru had seen to it that Kikyou was buried where she had died.
Reaching the wooden shrine Sesshoumaru came to a halt and looked down on the elaborately decorated house that protected Kikyou's ashes. It was made out of the darkest red oak and was polished until it shined. Though 50 years had gone by the wood showed no signs of decay. Sesshoumaru stared at his reflection from the shrine. His hair fell in wet chunks and his clothes looked heavy on his body. He looked at the designs that were carefully carved into the wood. Horse danced merely about, birds flew above them. Flowers of different assortments grew around the shrine giving it a pleasing smell.
The sound of running feet drove his eyes away from the shrine. It was coming from behind him. Turning around to see what it was coming from a girl ran out of the trees. She wore a simple wool kimono that weighted her down. Her feet were bear and had cuts on her knees and legs from falling. Her wet hair stuck to her face covering up her eyes and features. Running blindly she hit Sesshoumaru in the stomach, falling to the ground hard.
Sesshoumaru looked down at the girl. He watched her chest pump up and down as her body screamed for oxygen.
The girl wiped away her wet hair from her face and looked at the man above her. Sesshoumaru's golden eyes opened wide with shock as he looked down at the girl. Her resemblance to Kikyou was unnerving. Without looking twice he could have sworn it was Kikyou. His eyes darted up as a man came out of the woods holding a stick. The girl quickly got up and ran behind Sesshoumaru.
"Lord.Lord Sesshoumaru what a pleasant surprise," the man said, "I'm sorry to disturb you milord but could you please hand my the woman, she needs to be disciplined?"
"What has she done," Sesshoumaru asked.
"She stole from my garden three times, that little bitch." he started but was interrupted by Sesshoumaru.
"Mind your tongue boy. Remind yourself you are talking to the Lord of the Western Lands and I certainly have manners not to speak like that in front of a lady," Sesshoumaru growled, "no get out of here!"
Taking on last glance at the girl the man motioned his stick in the air, making the girl gasp. Sesshoumaru let out a deep growl indicating that his patience was wearing thin. The man jumped as he heard the growl making him scamper away into the woods. Content that he was gone Sesshoumaru reached his hand behind him and grabbed her wrist. He felt her jump under his touch. Sesshoumaru pulled her out in front of him inspecting her closely. Her eyes were a deep brown that shown with love and life. Her hair was darker than ebony and laid limply on her shoulders. Her heavy breathing turned into steady breaths.
The rain around them slowed into small droplets. Light dashed across the girls face making her pale delicate skin more noticeable. The sun shown through the many clouds, it had been 50 years since the sun had come out on this day. The sudden warmth on Sesshoumaru's skin made him gasp. 'Kikyou are you trying to tell me something' he thought to himself. As quickly as the sun came it left. The clouds filled the spots the light had poked through and the rain had begun to fall more heavily. His grasp around the girl's wrist became weak as he looked at the sky. Taking this chance to get away the girl ran into the woods.
She ran through the trees, falling twice on the roots that popped up from the earth. Blood flowed from the scratches she got when she fell. The blood ran down her legs soaking into the ground.
Compelled by the girl's appearance Sesshoumaru followed the girls sent by the blood that she had dripped on the ground.
She hit the ground with a thump. She had only stopped to catch her breath for a few moments when pain over flowed her body and fell unconscious. The man from before had struck her in the head with his stick. Pulling her into a secluded area of the woods he undid her sash and looked down at her naked body.
"Now bitch, you pay," the man grunted.
His hands cupped her checks and slowly pulled up feeling the curves around her abdomen. Moving up he reached her breasts and squeezed them tightly. Leaning in he lightly sucked on her nipples. He was now breathing hard fully aroused and ready for action. Untying his own sash he skillfully played with his manhood will reaching into her womanhood checking to see if she was still a virgin. Spreading her legs so he could pump freely he placed himself carefully on top of her. Raising his body, preparing to thrust hard, was painfully interrupted. Sesshoumaru's claws gripped his neck, breaking his skin and drawing blood.
"The thing I despise the most is a man who rapes a unconscious woman," Sesshoumaru said coolly.
"Lord.Sesshoumaru, this isn't. what you.think," the man said choking on his own blood.
"What is it then," Sesshoumaru said as he squeezed, breaking the neck of the man. Sesshoumaru grinned as he felt the bones in the mans neck snap like a twig. They could be seen popping through the skin as Sesshoumaru through him into the trees.
Looking down at the girl Sesshoumaru felt sympathy towards her. Which was strange for he never felt anything for humans but just once. Crouching above the girl he covered up her naked body with her own kimono and picked her up.
Sesshoumaru placed her down on his bed and pulled the covers over her shivering body. He then pulled the thick drapes over the windows so no light could enter. Opening the door to leave Sesshoumaru turned and looked at the sleeping girl. He remembered how Kikyou slept in his bed it was just the same with her. Looking down he closed the door only to come face to face with his maid.
"Milord"
"Bring her to me when she wakes," he said turning to walk down the hallway.
~~~~~How did you guys like it? Should I write more? I'm totally obsessed with this whole reincarnation thing. Did you notice? Byez Rinzie aka Lindz
The rain came down heavily and the air was filled with the sweet aroma of summer. Life had stopped that day for the only sounds that could be heard was the rain hitting the ground. Sesshoumaru stood by the lake watching the droplets hit the water, each making ripples that moved in soothing motions. He watched and waited for the only person he had ever loved to come. He longed to touch her smooth skin and kiss her soft lips.
A woman approached him from the woods. Her hair was flattened on her head by the rain and her kimono was stuck to her body showing off her curves that made Sesshoumaru anxious. Her eyes were the deepest brown and her hair was the darkest ebony that made the night seem light when compared. Around her arm hung a bow with arrows on her back. A smile caressed her lips when she stood in front of him.
"Sesshoumaru-sama," the women said in almost a whisper.
"Kikyou," Sesshoumaru said with a smile leaning in to give her a passionate kiss.
Their wet bodies came together making Sesshoumaru shudder with delight.
" I missed you," Kikyou said looking up into Sesshoumaru's golden eyes.
"I'm sorry it took me so long to come back to you," Sesshoumaru said with a hint of sadness in his eyes.
The hugged furiously to the point neither of them could breathe.
"Never leave me again Sesshoumaru I don't know if I could stand it," Kikyou said.
"I promise I won't," Sesshoumaru said.
They stood there for long moments in each other's arms enjoying the warmth they made. Kikyou pulled away looking up into Sesshoumaru's eyes smiling. Sesshoumaru watched the rain slide down the side of her face, reminding him of tears. Growls coming from the forest caught in Sesshoumaru's ears.
"Get behind me," Sesshoumaru told Kikyou pushing her behind him so her back was facing the lake.
Wolves pushed through the tree line; teeth bared and ready to kill. The wolves encircled Sesshoumaru and Kikyou enclosing them around the lake so the couldn't escape. Their eyes glowed with an eerie orange showing that they were youkai. Sesshoumaru raised his hand and prepared for his dokkasou. Striking downward he hit two wolves. They yelped in pain as the poison swam through their veins melting their insides.
The dominant female of the pack jumped onto Sesshoumaru's back and dug her teeth deep into his shoulder drawing blood. Sesshoumaru screamed with pain for her teeth was also coated in poison. Not as strong as his own but strong enough to paralyze him. The poison went through him fast making him fall to his knees unable to move any of his limbs.
"SESSHOUMARU," Kikyou screamed drawing the wolves' attention on to her.
Kikyou backed up into the water aware that they were coming for her now. Drawing an arrow from her back she strung her bow. A big male jumped at her. Letting her arrow fly a purple light formed around it. The arrow cut through the middle of the wolf killing it instantly. Another wolf jumped from the side of her. Unable to draw an arrow in time she tried to avoid him. Barely dodging him his paw grazed her side digging deep, making blood splatter everywhere turning the water a red tint. Kikyou fell to her knees in an inch of water holding her wound breathing long prolonged breaths. The poison from the claws over flowed her blood. Knowing that she was dying Kikyou managed to get out " I love you." Kikyou fell into the water as the last bit of life was sucked from her body. Blood floated all around her now. All Sesshoumaru could do was watch as the wolves tore her apart eating her slowly.
With their bellies full the wolves walked away one by one until all of them were gone. Regaining some of his strength Sesshoumaru crawled over to Kikyou's body. He sat up in the water holding her rocking back and forth. "It's all my fault, all my fault," he repeated to himself. "She died because I loved her, my only weakness," he said through clenched teeth.
Sesshoumaru jolted up out of his bed sitting up with his arms supporting his weight. The sheets pulled away from him showing off his broad muscular chest. His breathing was heavy and his sheets were soaked with sweat. Rain pounded on the window as it always did on Kikyou's anniversary. It was the earth showing mourning for Kikyou. Sesshoumaru climbed out of bed and walked wearily to the window and peered out. It had been 50 years since Kikyou's death and still he dreamt of her, still he blamed himself. 'Kikyou rest and leave me be' he thought to himself. Normally on this day Sesshoumaru would stay in his solitude. But today was different, he wanted to go to Kikyou's resting place. Dressing quickly Sesshoumaru left his room quietly. The servants in his castle looked at him with confused looks on their faces. They also knew this day well and didn't expect to see their master about today.
Sesshoumaru reached the lake in a few short minutes. Surveying the area the dream/memory of what happened that day reiterated before his eyes. The rain was now falling lightly on top of his head and streams of water ran down the sides of his face. Walking along the lake he watched the waves that hit the shore gently comforting his restless soul. Sesshoumaru had seen to it that Kikyou was buried where she had died.
Reaching the wooden shrine Sesshoumaru came to a halt and looked down on the elaborately decorated house that protected Kikyou's ashes. It was made out of the darkest red oak and was polished until it shined. Though 50 years had gone by the wood showed no signs of decay. Sesshoumaru stared at his reflection from the shrine. His hair fell in wet chunks and his clothes looked heavy on his body. He looked at the designs that were carefully carved into the wood. Horse danced merely about, birds flew above them. Flowers of different assortments grew around the shrine giving it a pleasing smell.
The sound of running feet drove his eyes away from the shrine. It was coming from behind him. Turning around to see what it was coming from a girl ran out of the trees. She wore a simple wool kimono that weighted her down. Her feet were bear and had cuts on her knees and legs from falling. Her wet hair stuck to her face covering up her eyes and features. Running blindly she hit Sesshoumaru in the stomach, falling to the ground hard.
Sesshoumaru looked down at the girl. He watched her chest pump up and down as her body screamed for oxygen.
The girl wiped away her wet hair from her face and looked at the man above her. Sesshoumaru's golden eyes opened wide with shock as he looked down at the girl. Her resemblance to Kikyou was unnerving. Without looking twice he could have sworn it was Kikyou. His eyes darted up as a man came out of the woods holding a stick. The girl quickly got up and ran behind Sesshoumaru.
"Lord.Lord Sesshoumaru what a pleasant surprise," the man said, "I'm sorry to disturb you milord but could you please hand my the woman, she needs to be disciplined?"
"What has she done," Sesshoumaru asked.
"She stole from my garden three times, that little bitch." he started but was interrupted by Sesshoumaru.
"Mind your tongue boy. Remind yourself you are talking to the Lord of the Western Lands and I certainly have manners not to speak like that in front of a lady," Sesshoumaru growled, "no get out of here!"
Taking on last glance at the girl the man motioned his stick in the air, making the girl gasp. Sesshoumaru let out a deep growl indicating that his patience was wearing thin. The man jumped as he heard the growl making him scamper away into the woods. Content that he was gone Sesshoumaru reached his hand behind him and grabbed her wrist. He felt her jump under his touch. Sesshoumaru pulled her out in front of him inspecting her closely. Her eyes were a deep brown that shown with love and life. Her hair was darker than ebony and laid limply on her shoulders. Her heavy breathing turned into steady breaths.
The rain around them slowed into small droplets. Light dashed across the girls face making her pale delicate skin more noticeable. The sun shown through the many clouds, it had been 50 years since the sun had come out on this day. The sudden warmth on Sesshoumaru's skin made him gasp. 'Kikyou are you trying to tell me something' he thought to himself. As quickly as the sun came it left. The clouds filled the spots the light had poked through and the rain had begun to fall more heavily. His grasp around the girl's wrist became weak as he looked at the sky. Taking this chance to get away the girl ran into the woods.
She ran through the trees, falling twice on the roots that popped up from the earth. Blood flowed from the scratches she got when she fell. The blood ran down her legs soaking into the ground.
Compelled by the girl's appearance Sesshoumaru followed the girls sent by the blood that she had dripped on the ground.
She hit the ground with a thump. She had only stopped to catch her breath for a few moments when pain over flowed her body and fell unconscious. The man from before had struck her in the head with his stick. Pulling her into a secluded area of the woods he undid her sash and looked down at her naked body.
"Now bitch, you pay," the man grunted.
His hands cupped her checks and slowly pulled up feeling the curves around her abdomen. Moving up he reached her breasts and squeezed them tightly. Leaning in he lightly sucked on her nipples. He was now breathing hard fully aroused and ready for action. Untying his own sash he skillfully played with his manhood will reaching into her womanhood checking to see if she was still a virgin. Spreading her legs so he could pump freely he placed himself carefully on top of her. Raising his body, preparing to thrust hard, was painfully interrupted. Sesshoumaru's claws gripped his neck, breaking his skin and drawing blood.
"The thing I despise the most is a man who rapes a unconscious woman," Sesshoumaru said coolly.
"Lord.Sesshoumaru, this isn't. what you.think," the man said choking on his own blood.
"What is it then," Sesshoumaru said as he squeezed, breaking the neck of the man. Sesshoumaru grinned as he felt the bones in the mans neck snap like a twig. They could be seen popping through the skin as Sesshoumaru through him into the trees.
Looking down at the girl Sesshoumaru felt sympathy towards her. Which was strange for he never felt anything for humans but just once. Crouching above the girl he covered up her naked body with her own kimono and picked her up.
Sesshoumaru placed her down on his bed and pulled the covers over her shivering body. He then pulled the thick drapes over the windows so no light could enter. Opening the door to leave Sesshoumaru turned and looked at the sleeping girl. He remembered how Kikyou slept in his bed it was just the same with her. Looking down he closed the door only to come face to face with his maid.
"Milord"
"Bring her to me when she wakes," he said turning to walk down the hallway.
~~~~~How did you guys like it? Should I write more? I'm totally obsessed with this whole reincarnation thing. Did you notice? Byez Rinzie aka Lindz