Always My Soul
By: dragonfly-rising
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters
Kee watched Inuyasha and Miroku enter the circle of protective spells, the latter almost dragging the former into it. Usuti followed and bent down placing his hand overtop of the writing and chanted. There was a momentary flash of blue light, the symbols glowing as well, and then Usuti stood.
She observed Inuyasha and Miroku shift uneasily. Both of them seemed to be barely containing themselves from leaving the now shielded area. Their eyes went to her and she felt a wave of their worry wash through her. To her amazement she realized that her empathy had become heightened inside this chamber. Her next discovery almost caused her to lose her resolve. Their concern was specifically...for her. Granted they were just as concerned for Kagome's sake but she had never been the focus of such regard. It filled her mind with even more unfamiliar emotions. For a second it seemed unfeasible for her give up these people and she entertained the thought of simply staying in this body, as impossible as it was.
Usuti drew near her and new feeling swept over her, one of malicious intent towards her. She quickly discarded the frivolous thoughts and worked on not allowing her knowledge to become apparent on her face. Usuti motioned for her to follow him and made his way over to the table. Kee went after him, aware that Sango stayed near her side.
"Please lay down on the table" Usuti instructed.
Kee did as she was told, her heart beating faster then she had thought it ever could. She noted that Sango had moved the strap of leather that held Hiraikotsu from her back so that it lay over her shoulder, readily available to her if she needed it. Usuti clasped her wrist gently and moved it so that he could place the first of the restraints. As he did so Sango mirrored his actions on the other side. Kee resisted the shudder that crept through her at the touch of the evil monk.
"This will be very difficult for your body, the restraints are to insure you do not injure yourself as the transformation takes hold." Usuti explained as he shut the restraint with a clunk of metal.
~ So I do not injure you you mean toad. ~
On Sango's side of the table there was another sound of locking but Kee knew the youkai exterminator had secretly made sure the locks did not close completely. She could feel Sango's satisfaction. From Usuti came excitement, a type of disgusting glee for placing such a strong miko in a position of vulnerability. Kee resisted the impulse to burn the priest only just.
To her left Sango watched the priest suspiciously, her eyes never leaving him for a moment. Usuti stepped back. Sango emulated his action. Usuti raised his hands, closing his eyes as he began to chant. His hands began to glow a sickly green. Kee saw Sango tense and quietly put her hand in Hiraikotsu's leather handle ready to strike the man. Sango's patience was terrible as it communicated itself to Kee. It was a deathwatch and Sango was the sentry, she anticipated his demise with grim pleasure.
Kee breathed deeply and closed her eyes, readying herself. She found herself beseeching Kagome to return before she had to destroy herself in the empty attempt to reseal Ferlias. She had no idea if Kagome heard her silent plea or if the girl even cared to hear anything anymore. She felt something stir inside the spirit of the body then expand slowly outward. She had no idea what it was that the spirit was doing without her compulsion but she did not try to stop it, trusting that it reacted to protect her.
Her attention was such that she didn't notice when Sango stepped up quickly and placed Shikon Jewel shards that they had collected inside the front of Kee's top, and then stepped back to her former position. Unnoticed the jewel shards slipped of their own accord against the girl's skin. They began to glow pale silver and commenced pulsing in time with her heart.
Across the room Miroku narrowly avoided gasping as the feeling of sinister magics became apparent to him. It breathed into the very air inside the enclosure he and Inuyasha were trapped in. Neither of them fooled themselves into believing that what Usuti had been doing was anything but that. Inuyasha growled lowly, obviously feeling the same thing. Miroku wasn't surprised that the hanyou could sense it. But both of them were at the moment helpless to do anything more then wait. Miroku was certain that if either of them touched the shield of magic they would die instantly.
He at least could thank the gods that Sango stood at Kee's side, ready with Hiraikotsu to take down the priest. He had many times depended on her ability to defend them and felt a wave of affection for her pass through him. When she started and looked over at him in astonishment he got the distinct impression that she had felt what he had been thinking. He looked away from her in embarrassment though a returned flow of affection filled his body.
"Keep your pervert feelings to yourself" Inuyasha muttered, obviously annoyed.
Miroku glanced at him, "What?"
Inuyasha didn't take his eyes off of the figures by the table, "You heard what I said...keep your pervert feelings to yourself...I don't need to know what's between you and her."
Miroku felt his blood rush to his face even as he realized that Inuyasha was affected by the same astounding phenomenon as he and Sango.
By: dragonfly-rising
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or any of the characters
Kee watched Inuyasha and Miroku enter the circle of protective spells, the latter almost dragging the former into it. Usuti followed and bent down placing his hand overtop of the writing and chanted. There was a momentary flash of blue light, the symbols glowing as well, and then Usuti stood.
She observed Inuyasha and Miroku shift uneasily. Both of them seemed to be barely containing themselves from leaving the now shielded area. Their eyes went to her and she felt a wave of their worry wash through her. To her amazement she realized that her empathy had become heightened inside this chamber. Her next discovery almost caused her to lose her resolve. Their concern was specifically...for her. Granted they were just as concerned for Kagome's sake but she had never been the focus of such regard. It filled her mind with even more unfamiliar emotions. For a second it seemed unfeasible for her give up these people and she entertained the thought of simply staying in this body, as impossible as it was.
Usuti drew near her and new feeling swept over her, one of malicious intent towards her. She quickly discarded the frivolous thoughts and worked on not allowing her knowledge to become apparent on her face. Usuti motioned for her to follow him and made his way over to the table. Kee went after him, aware that Sango stayed near her side.
"Please lay down on the table" Usuti instructed.
Kee did as she was told, her heart beating faster then she had thought it ever could. She noted that Sango had moved the strap of leather that held Hiraikotsu from her back so that it lay over her shoulder, readily available to her if she needed it. Usuti clasped her wrist gently and moved it so that he could place the first of the restraints. As he did so Sango mirrored his actions on the other side. Kee resisted the shudder that crept through her at the touch of the evil monk.
"This will be very difficult for your body, the restraints are to insure you do not injure yourself as the transformation takes hold." Usuti explained as he shut the restraint with a clunk of metal.
~ So I do not injure you you mean toad. ~
On Sango's side of the table there was another sound of locking but Kee knew the youkai exterminator had secretly made sure the locks did not close completely. She could feel Sango's satisfaction. From Usuti came excitement, a type of disgusting glee for placing such a strong miko in a position of vulnerability. Kee resisted the impulse to burn the priest only just.
To her left Sango watched the priest suspiciously, her eyes never leaving him for a moment. Usuti stepped back. Sango emulated his action. Usuti raised his hands, closing his eyes as he began to chant. His hands began to glow a sickly green. Kee saw Sango tense and quietly put her hand in Hiraikotsu's leather handle ready to strike the man. Sango's patience was terrible as it communicated itself to Kee. It was a deathwatch and Sango was the sentry, she anticipated his demise with grim pleasure.
Kee breathed deeply and closed her eyes, readying herself. She found herself beseeching Kagome to return before she had to destroy herself in the empty attempt to reseal Ferlias. She had no idea if Kagome heard her silent plea or if the girl even cared to hear anything anymore. She felt something stir inside the spirit of the body then expand slowly outward. She had no idea what it was that the spirit was doing without her compulsion but she did not try to stop it, trusting that it reacted to protect her.
Her attention was such that she didn't notice when Sango stepped up quickly and placed Shikon Jewel shards that they had collected inside the front of Kee's top, and then stepped back to her former position. Unnoticed the jewel shards slipped of their own accord against the girl's skin. They began to glow pale silver and commenced pulsing in time with her heart.
Across the room Miroku narrowly avoided gasping as the feeling of sinister magics became apparent to him. It breathed into the very air inside the enclosure he and Inuyasha were trapped in. Neither of them fooled themselves into believing that what Usuti had been doing was anything but that. Inuyasha growled lowly, obviously feeling the same thing. Miroku wasn't surprised that the hanyou could sense it. But both of them were at the moment helpless to do anything more then wait. Miroku was certain that if either of them touched the shield of magic they would die instantly.
He at least could thank the gods that Sango stood at Kee's side, ready with Hiraikotsu to take down the priest. He had many times depended on her ability to defend them and felt a wave of affection for her pass through him. When she started and looked over at him in astonishment he got the distinct impression that she had felt what he had been thinking. He looked away from her in embarrassment though a returned flow of affection filled his body.
"Keep your pervert feelings to yourself" Inuyasha muttered, obviously annoyed.
Miroku glanced at him, "What?"
Inuyasha didn't take his eyes off of the figures by the table, "You heard what I said...keep your pervert feelings to yourself...I don't need to know what's between you and her."
Miroku felt his blood rush to his face even as he realized that Inuyasha was affected by the same astounding phenomenon as he and Sango.