Help Me To Run

by DumbAssPunk

Kagome and InuYasha are finally together, but what happens when her foster sister comes home? Will she accept her sister when she finds Naomi's secret? What will Sesshoumaru think of it all? And what are Kikyou and Naraku doing together?

6. What's New?

Chapter 6: What's new?

By: **VaSr, the DumbAssPunk

Sesshoumaru was sitting up in his room, pacing back and forth angrily. He'd only realized a few hours after his conversation with her that he had no idea who Naomi's sister was.  He had tried futilely to talk to her, but she was fast asleep, and her mind barriers were more complex than even his, to where he couldn't tap into her mind-reserves to see who her sister would be. Frustrated, he'd left her room, leaving a servant to watch over her incase she woke up. His eyes blazed, and he threw a nearby casing at the wall, receiving a satisfying 'clunk' against the wall. *How could I have forgotten something so mandatory? This Sesshoumaru has never done so before!* He sighed, and walked out onto his balcony, looking out towards the West; his heritage. The sun was just rising above the horizon, and he basked in its warm rays contently. Not much longer would be no longer able to do so, for first frosts would be coming in a few weeks. He soon became lost in thought as the sun edged up the sky. Suddenly, a random object hit him square in the back of the head. He whirled around, looking for who did it. No one was behind him, so he warily walked back out onto the balcony to look down at the ground. He never had a chance to, for a shoe collided with his head almost as soon as he past the double doors. Sesshoumaru growled his annoyance, and looked up. Naomi stood on a balcony similar to his; though higher up and to the left of him. She was grinning at him, and leaning against the walls of his castle. He rolled his eyes, and then bent down, picking up the offending shoe. His brow raised at it, but he mentally shrugged, and looked back up at her. Smirking slightly back, he brought his arm conspicuously back, and threw it forwards, straight for her face. She sprang to the side, surprisingly swift. He blinked, surprised that she could move as so when so weakened. He leapt up, landing on the edge of her balcony.

        "I see that you're awake and feeling better." He shook his head, and fell lightly to the floor. He frowned, and then walked into her room, straight towards the door. She didn't bother following, only watching him open it, and look over at the left. What he saw caused a surprised chuckle to escape from his lips. His servant was bound and gagged with parts of the kimono that'd been set out for Naomi, and nailed to the wall with a hair comb. The little thing was knocked unconscious, which explained two things: Why he hadn't told Sesshoumaru that she was awake, and why he hadn't yelled for help. Sesshoumaru shook his head and looked back to the woman standing in the sunlight, cerulean hair swirling about her. She grinned slightly at him, and shrugged sheepishly. He shook his head at her, and just motioned for her to sit. She did so, choosing a high-back chair nearest to the bay window. He sat across from her, and looked out the glass. They sat in comfortable silence for a while, just enjoying the view. Inwardly sighing, he turned back to his fellow Taiyoukai. "This Sesshoumaru seemed to overlook a minor detail earlier on."

        She raised a brow in questioning, and her glowing eyes held annoyance. She sat forwards, and rested her elbows on her knees. "Uded, olwdu oyu ayl fof lal hte 'htsi Esusoraumhs' rcpa? Ts'i alcdel 'I', Lod Amn, rty ti uot."(Trans: "Would you lay off all the 'this Sesshoumaru' crap? It's called 'I', Old Man, try it out.")

        He had to stop himself from rolling his eyes. "Fine, 'I' overlooked a minor factor when we talked previously.

        "Oh?" She sat back, waiting for him to continue.

        He shifted slightly, and looked away. How he hated being wrong, in any sense. Forgetting wasn't in his regular categories for things to do. "I need to know who your sister is, and where we might find her." He watched her reactions carefully. She pursed her lips together, as if having trouble with a thought. Once more he felt the familiar tapping on his barrier, and he merely nodded to her before having his mind self walk over to the violet sphere, tapping it back gently. She solidified, and blinked up at him.

        /I don't truly know what she goes by here, but I do know how to basically find her. /

        He nodded in understanding. /And how might that be? /

        /We walk North-East, towards my 'home'. / She yawned, and stretched. /Do you mind if we keep a mind connection? I'm having trouble remembering responses. /

        He frowned slightly at this, but said nothing. /Alright. Let us go then. /

        She blinked again. /What about Rin? /

        He tilted his head slightly to the side. /You do not mind her coming? /

        She laughed softly, the sound like soft bells ringing. /I rode with her for quite a while, and I'm pretty much used to it. I like her, she's a cute lil' tike. /

        *Tike?* /She may come, then. Will you collect her? I have things to do before we depart. /

        /Ok! Uhm.../

        He looked at her pointedly. /What? /

        She shifted slightly, scuffing her foot on the ground softly. /Does the idiot toad have to come? /

        /No. Is that all, Little Girl? /

        /Yea, that's all Old Man. Bye! / She then walked away after leaving a violet thread at his feet carelessly. He picked it up, and took one of his own, carefully welding it with a bit of Youkai power to stay together. This would now be their communication.

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        "Are we there yet?" Rin bounced between the two Taiyoukai as they walked, Ah-Un following close behind. She tugged on Naomi's hand, worried. "Why aren't you talking Naomi-neechan?"

        Naomi smiled down at the girl, and sighed slightly. She was having trouble understanding what the kid was saying, thus having to create a small mind barrier between her and her mind self, then repeat what Rin said to understand. Ruffling up the little girl's hair, she was rewarded with a giggle, and Rin's attention on the subject was wavered to flowers. Rin ran happily to the small field, and Naomi automatically stopped, watching Rin as she ran about.

        Sesshoumaru turned back, to see Naomi standing quietly, watching something to he left. Looking over, he saw Rin running about, pulling up random weeds and flowers. He watched Naomi's face soften into a small smile, and her eyes dim down. He was surprised that she'd stopped; any other would have ordered Jaken to retrieve her and keep on. *This woman...she's different. She's more...caring than most of the women-taiyoukai. She truly likes Rin, and can listen to her endless chatter and squeals over trifle things without sneering, or covering her ears in disgust.* Sesshoumaru decided to ask her about it.

        /How are you able to handle this? / He looked down at her, his emotionless mask impenetrable, and his hair flowing in the easy breeze.

        She shrugged, not ever moving her eyes from Rin, though her own emotionless façade had slipped on. /She's a cute lil' tike. I don't mind. It's better than Jaken's endless complaints. / She looked over at the toad, and grinned before turning back to where Rin was.

        Sesshoumaru glanced over, surprised, to find some sort of material across Jaken's face, keeping his mouth efficiently shut. He blinked, and then looked up at Naomi. /What is this? /

        /Duct Tape. /

        /...Which is? / Sesshoumaru's golden orbs held curiosity as he looked over the indignant toad's bondage.

        /Stuff. / (N)       

        /So very informant, Little Girl. /(S)

        /Yea, well at least I'm not as prying as a certain Old Man. / (N)

        /How old are you, by the way. /(S)

        /Old enough. / (N)

        /Ah. I see. You're still a child then? / Sesshoumaru grinned wickedly, and leaned against a tree, silently laughing.

        Naomi bent down, grabbed a weed, and hurled it at his head, hitting him straight on. He just wiped the dirt off his face and awaited her reply. She rolled her eyes, and ignored him.

        /This Sesshoumaru doesn't like to wait for answers, Girl. I thought I'd informed you of that already. /

        She whirled around, looking him straight in the eyes. Her eyes glowed with intensity, and knuckles cracked with restrained anger. /Look it, BOY. I don't take 'lessons' well, I ignore them. I don't give a flying rat's ASS if you want an answer, aiite? So keep your 'This Sesshoumaru' shit to yourself, and your demands. / She glared, and stood rigidly in front of him.

        Inwardly, Sesshoumaru was having a small battle. It was between admiration of the fact that she had enough courage to actually say to him, no matter what condition she's in, and anger from his pride being shredded. His eyes flickered bright gold and dark amber as he tried to rein in his thoughts. Finally, he said aloud, "Didn't your mother ever teach you manners?"

        She winced, and looked away. She shook her head slightly, then just walked away, over to Rin. *That still hurts. After this much time, it still hurts.* Rin came running up, jumping into Naomi's arms. "Lookie what I got Naomi-chan! Pretty!" She smiled up at her sister figure.

        Naomi nodded, and smiled at Rin. She set the little girl on An-Un, then frowned for a moment. A winning gleam rode into her eyes, and she looked into Rin's eyes. /Hey Rin? We need to go, but why don't you show them to Sesshoumaru-sama before we go? /

        "OK!" Rin hopped down, and thrust the weeds/flowers up to Sesshoumaru, only reaching to about his waist, she on tippie-toes. Sesshoumaru nodded, and patted her on the head lightly before motioning for her to climb back onto the two headed dragon. She did happily, and they started off once more.

        *What did I say that would cause her to be so quiet? She usually has some witty remark or factual advice that she puts in about every ten minutes.* Sesshoumaru was inwardly joggling his mind, trying to figure out why Naomi had been completely silent for over two hours. Even worse, they seemed to be walking at random, not really having any main point that they were walking towards. He sighed, and just stopped, right in the middle of the small path.

        "Are you just walking at random, Naomi, or do you actually have somewhere in mind?" He asked, exasperatedly. She turned around, and looked up at him.

        /If I didn't, I think I would have told you- but no, I did say we were going to my home. It's not my fault it's hard to find. It's my first time having to look for it. / She turned, and started walking again, not bothering to wait for a response. She skirted around him, jumping back from his grasp as he reached for her arm.

        *What the- how is this the first time looking for it? Wait...this doesn't have to do with loosing Saidar, does it? I AM QUESTIONING TOO MUCH!* Sesshoumaru growled aloud, and Rin looked over at him curiously.

        "Naomi-chan can be a tricky talker, ne?" She blinked up at him. "I think that she's meaning that she's never been 'home' before, Sesshoumaru-sama." Rin tilted her head to the side, and Sesshoumaru couldn't help but think that she was wiser than her age. *So...if Rin is right, then Naomi's walking in circles for something that she's never seen but knows it's there. Sounds like some pagan religion...* Sesshoumaru grinned inwardly at his small joke, and looked over to where Naomi was. Shrugging, he walked next to her once more, and they continued on silently, both lost in thought.

        *I KNOW IT'S HERE SOMEWHERE! It's just...gah. Stupid well. I bet I could find it easily if I'd been around here longer, or if I wasn't..._ Alright, I'll admit it to myself. I'm getting weaker. Soon I'll have to rest...and this is my third day...Rest cannot come.*Her face took on grim determination. *I have to get my revenge, and my sword. Everlasting sleep doesn't appeal to me today, Goddess. Don't take me just yet.* She frowned, and narrowed her eyes. *If I do die...not that I will...who will be the Guardian? No one has the knowledge of the Star here...* She fingered the chain around her neck, leaving the pendant inside her shirt. *This is yet another reason I need to find Kag...Wait a minute...the Star could find it...* She stopped, and just stood there, thinking it over. *Will the Destiny Star allow it? It sure hasn't shown a bright light on my destiny so far...but then...it's price for a wrong decision isn't too much different than what's already happening...* The Destiny Star weighed your needs, allowing questions of importance to be asked of it at need by the Guardian and it's close friends. Naomi had never used it, afraid of the power that'd been left to her as a child. Now, it seemed to be the only way. But did she have the courage to use it?

        Sesshoumaru nearly walked past Naomi when she stopped suddenly, and had to keep Ah-Un from running straight into her with a wall of Saidin, which the poor creature was still feeling affects from. Rin just sat there, remarkably quiet, just watching Naomi. Sesshoumaru was likewise, waiting for some indication from his peer as to what was wrong. He saw her finger the necklace around her neck, and wondered off handedly what it was. Pushing it aside, he focused on the immediate problem. /Naomi? What's-/

        Naomi cut through his sentence. /I may have a way that will bring us there. /

        /...Which is? /    

        She sighed. /I don't talk about things that I'm sworn not to. Just trust me? I'm not a total idiot here, I am technically a brunette. /

        Sesshoumaru wondered at her logic, but didn't worry about it too much. /I named you an ally, did I not? Let us proceed. /

         /Aw, are you ensuing that I have a brain, Old Man? /

        /That depends on what you like to call that box of rocks between your ears, Little Girl. / He smirked slightly.

        /Actually, it's a cotton ball. I stick it in my ear every morning before I try to think, it stops the wind flow. ^_^/ She grinned at him, her old nature flowing freely again as she relaxed. She reflected on how she'd been acting, and wondered at it. *I was acting like I was...like 5000 years old! Damn, old fogie moment!*

She shook his head in amusement then motioned for Ah-Un to come closer.

 /Are you going to take this 'Duct Tape' off my servant, or will he go speechless for eternity? /I'm routing for eternity. / She pulled her necklace from under her shirt slowly. A long silver necklace shown brightly and shimmered in the light, but that wasn't what kept all of her companion's attention. At the end, a glowing pendant hung inside a sort of small silver cage, keeping it in place. It was a bright blue-white, and pulsed in time with Naomi's heartbeat. She turned to her cohorts to smile at their expressions. Ah-Un's ears were turned back, and he stayed back in fear. Rin's eyes were squinted as her human eyes couldn't take the bright light. Jaken was still, stopping his persistent wriggling against the tape as he looked at the Destiny Star. But Sesshoumaru. He had a look of awe over his features, and he most likely was seeing what it consisted of with Saidin. His eyes glowed a bright gold as he looked it over, then turned his eyes to hers.

        /You know what this is? /

        /No, Old Man, I just carry it as a trinket. / She rolled her eyes. /Do you think I'm a total idiot? Geez. Cut me some slack here... /

        He just shook his head. He frowned slightly then shrugged indifferently. /Now what, Little Girl? /

        /We go. / She took the necklace off her neck, letting the silver chain pool into her hand as the pendant hovered in front of her, around mid-waist. She looked over at them, and warned, "Rin, you should close your eyes, the same with the rest of you." Rin nodded, as did Ah-Un and Jaken. She then turned back, ignoring Sesshoumaru's affronted expression. /Oh get off your high horse, dude. / She placed her hand on the Star. Light exploded from under her hand, and a brilliant light engulfed her body, flowing over her in waves. She felt no pain-likewise, she felt better than she had in days. She opened her eyes, to see her companions, all of their eyes closed except Sesshoumaru's. *Go figure.* She walked up to Rin first, placing two fingers on her forehead, watching the light surround her small, fragile body. She seemed to become transparent. *Probably because of her human blood,* Naomi thought. She then put two hands on Ah-Un's two heads, and felt the light pour from her hands over him, covering him too. He stayed opaque infront of her as she rounded on Jaken. /Does he have to come? /

        /Yes. / Sesshoumaru grinned slightly as Naomi rolled her eyes.

        Settling a hand on the ugly thing, she let the light cover him too, until he was a small beacon like the rest. Turning to Sesshoumaru, she saw he was squinting slightly. She rolled her eyes, and stopped infront of her peer. /If you don't close your eyes, I'll burn them out. Make a decision. / She grinned as he reluctantly closed them. Placing two fingers on his clan mark, she felt a twining about her fingers, and shook her head slightly. *So stupid to still accept me as an ally. Here it goes.* Light engulfed him at once, and it shown so brightly that she had to look away. *The things Saidin does to a spell.* She then brought the Star directly to her heart. It sunk deep, deep inside her to her very heart, pulsing next to it. She vaguely felt herself fall to the ground as she asked with all her might for them all to be with Kagome. She felt a slight pulling, starting at her toes, and she knew she and the others were moving.

         The clearing in front of Kaede's hut began to glow a pulsing gleam as Miroku looked out from the porch. He scratched his head slightly, then decided the you-ki was too high to go unalarmed. Rising up, he roused the others, and they all stood at ready on the porch. What they saw surprised them, though. Expecting Naraku, they all face faulted as first Ah-Un, then Naomi materialized. Next were Rin and Sesshoumaru, ending with...Jaken. With...duct tape on his mouth?! Kagome ran over to where her blue-haired sister was crouched over in pain.

        "Onee-chan? Are you alright?" Her eyes darted over her sister, then up at Sesshoumaru as his low growl caught her attention. She blinked, then frowned, her stubborn streak rising steadily. She turned to InuYasha, who was having a fit that One: Naomi was now a Youkai, and Two: She arrived with his half-brother.

        "Kag, are you sure this is your sister? She was human last I saw her. And, in better company." He frowned, and looked over to his girlfriend, waiting for a response.

        "Yes, this is definitely Naomi-chan. I didn't have a chance to tell you about the small fact that she's Youkai, it'd slipped my mind. If you don't mind, though, I have healing to do, with Sango's help." She glanced over at Sango, who was already dusting off her hands and coming forwards.

        "What's up?"

        "We need to move her. I'd ask the guys, but there's a slight problem."

        Sango looked over at her, confused. "Which is?"   

        "She'll kill them."

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Kagome: IT'S ABOUT TIME YOU FINISHED IT, and made it INTERESTING!

InuYasha: Whoa...she took my job!

**VaSr: Which is?

InuYasha: To Complain...

Sesshoumaru: GO FIGURE.

**VaSr: You know what?! The next one who complains is getting annihilated! DON'T PUSH THE AUTHORESS!

Shippou: I think she's mad that she was grounded...

**VaSr: *Glares*

Shippou: *Gulp*
Rin: YOU PEOPLE ARE TOO TALL!

**VaSr: *Vein pulses on brow* grrrrrr

Hiei: So young. So stupid. Damn that Rock music.

**VaSr: ^_^ HIEI!

Hiei: *triple gulp*

**VaSr: *glomps* Missed you! Wait a minute...weren't you supposed to call?!?!

Hiei: ..Eh...Heh...

**VaSr: *Rolls Eyes, grabs LTSSH, and is about to hit when-*

Kikyou: HI!!!!!!!

Everyone *face Faults, anime-style*

**VaSr: B-b-b-b-ut...I KILLED YOU!!!

Sesshoumaru: That's what I'm saying!

Kagome: Same.

Naomi: KILL THE EVIL B!TCH!

**VaSr: *gasp*    *recovers* Yea, like she said!

Kikyou backs up warily: Hey...everybody...is that a way to treat an old friend?

Everyone picks up choice weapons

**VaSr: CHARGE!

-Ten Years Later-

**VaSr: If she lives this time...I'm going to be major-ly P.O-ed.

Everyone: SAME

Kagome: Well, we're out. PEEZ REVIEW! Byez!