Triangles, Brotherly Love, and Jealousy.
By Flame Shadow
* I don't own Inuyasha. I never have and I never will. This is just my twisted, deprived mind in action. I am sorry that I haven't updated for awhile. Between evil work, evil school, and evil homework I have been swamped. I will try to update more often. I hope that you enjoy the story. *
Kagome's POV:
It felt weird being back here. Even if everything about it screamed familiarity I still didn't feel comfortable. It didn't help that Inuyasha and the others kept their eyes locked on me at all times. Their stairs unnerved me, but I tried to keep my cool. I had an uneasy urge to flee, but I forced myself to stay. They needed to hear the truth and I needed to tell it. No one, not even my new mate, knew the truth behind me leaving. Though I cared for them all, telling them would still be hard. I shifted in the hut, making myself comfortable. My heart was pounding a mile a minute but I forced myself to speak.
"I know that all of you are wondering what happened to me and you all deserve an answer." Pausing momentarily, I made sure that I had everyone's attention. "Two nights ago, as I was coming back I met a demon. She was stunningly beautiful with fire red hair and the blackest eyes I've ever seen. I planned on running when I saw that she was hurt. Carefully I went to her, and with permission I patched her wound. She smiled at me and it the sweetest voice she said 'You have helped me when others would flee. I owe you much.'" Quickly sparing a glance around the room I saw their reactions. Miroku, Sango, and Kaede looked interested whereas Inuyasha and Sesshomaru looked indifferent. The only difference in the brothers was that Sesshomaru's eyes showed concern. Sighing deeply I continued. "She studied me for a moment before a large smile spread over her face. Her slender hands moved to the side of my head and I felt a deep power flood through me. As the intensity of the power increase I heard her say, 'My gift to you is an answer to the question that plagues you.' Suddenly I felt pain. It was so intense that I couldn't even scream. As I became adjusted to the torture in my mind, I saw a vision. I saw the final battle with Naraku." I shut my eyes and forced myself to remember what I told them. "We had won! The jewel was restored and we were all so happy. I was just about to make a wish when I felt a stabbing pain in my heart. I looked ahead to see Kikyo staring at me with a superlative gleam in her eyes. I could feel my body convulse as my soul left me and returned to her." Opening my eyes I saw the pity on their faces. Slowly turning my gaze to Inuyasha, I continued never allowing my eyes to falter from his. "That wasn't even the hardest part to witness. You went to her Inuyasha. You went to her and left me to die like a common thief. By the time I came back to reality, I realized that I was alone. I sat on the ground as tears poured from my eyes, until I just couldn't take it anymore. That was when I got up and ran deeper into the forest. That is really everything. I am sorry that I couldn't tell you sooner, but I hope that you can forgive me."
I left my story at that. I didn't want to tell them about the hopelessness I felt. Or how I had come to accept that I wouldn't live through the final battle. I just tried to smile as they assured me that they forgave me.
Before I knew what was going on I felt Inuyasha come towards me and pull me into a hug. I tensed at first before relaxing into his embrace. I never could stay mad at him for very long. In his own silent way I knew that he was telling me that he was sorry.
I was almost so caught up in the hug that I almost didn't hear the growl from Sesshomaru as he stood and left the hut. The pain that I had thought gone had returned with sudden vengeance.
Author NOTE:
In the 3rd chapter I made Inuyasha seem like a complete jackass. I was having trouble with a male friend of mine so I made Inuyasha seem like my friend did to me. However I realize now that, I don't want my Yasha version to be like that. He will still be his crude and arrogant self, but I have decided to make him a lot nicer to Kagome. I just wanted to tell you that before I continued with this chapter. Now go Enjoy keep Reading.
Inuyasha's POV:
When her eyes locked on me I could see the accusation in her eyes. They willed me to remember my promise. How I said that I would protect her no matter what. How she was the first one to just accept me as me. I recalled all the times she gave up her own life to help me. How she cried for me and brought herself into danger time after time. And that the truth behind it all was that she did it for me.
My ears flattened as the true weight of the vision and my previous words fell upon me. She more than anyone deserved my utmost respect and trust. With caution I opened my eyes and saw that her eyes no longer held the contempt. Like always she was willing to forgive me, which was something I honestly didn't deserve.
My body, without command, stood and walked over to her. I knelt down and pulled her into my arms, silently giving the apology she needed. As she returned my hug, a low growl sounded before my brother left the hut. I felt puzzled as the hurt and shame washed over her. Pulling away, I looked her over, my eyes stopping at the bite mark on her neck. Instinct kicked in and I knew that she was mated. Slowly comprehension dawned on me as I came to understand that she was mated with my brother. He had claimed her.
Looking into my eyes her desperation showed clearly. She was afraid that he was going to leave her. She loved him.
Giving her a quick peck on the cheek I raced out of the hut. I wouldn't let him hurt her. If I had to beat him into submission I would make sure that he didn't leave Kagome.
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Sesshomaru's POV:
She looked at peace. Truly she seemed happy. To my dismay she looked happy when that mutt hugged her. I have never seen worry leave the body as completely as I did at that moment. I couldn't bear to observe it. My anger flooding through my veins, I stood and left. I had to cool down before I decided to kill him for touching what is rightfully mine. But that was not the truth either. She belonged to him the same as I.
Carefully I jumped onto a tree branch hoping solitude would allow my mind to think rationally.
But how can a man think rationally when instinct over rides pure reason. It is an impossible battle.
I let my mind fight it out for a few moments before I found myself on the verge of laughing. How did I come to this? Sitting in a tree debating, of all things, killing my half sibling. In past days there would have been no doubt in my action. I would have fought him without thought into reason and logic. So what has truly changed? The answer is of course simpler than the question. Kagome came into my life. Who would have thought such a simple act of nature, with a bit of help from lady fate, could have caused so much.
My ridiculous reasoning is halted when I sense Inuyasha coming closer to me. I returned to the ground and waited for him to appear. When he did he came at me angrily.
"Why did you leave?" he all but screamed, "Can't you see she needs you?"
Holding my temper, I forced out a response. "She has never needed me! All she needs is you!"
For a brief moment he looked stunned before a smile crossed his face.
"You're jealous." He says, the smile growing, "I don't believe it. The big bad demon Lord Sesshomaru is jealous of me, a mere half breed."
I can not stop the growl that breaks from my throat. It is meant to frighten, but it only caused his smile to widen more. Realizing that I don't have to take this, I turn to leave. Before I can take one step I hear him say, "Sesshomaru…….brother please don't go." Hearing that stops me. I have never heard him call me brother without contempt in his voice. Facing him once more I see the pleading in his eyes. As he continues to speak, the words are heart felt and utterly sincere. "She needs you. Her and I are friends and that it all we will ever be. You could have her for the rest of her life, if you turn around and come back with me. Or you can leave and break her heart. If you do that I can assure you that she will eventually find someone who will love her like she deserves. The choice is yours."
End………..for now any way.
What will happen next? Will Sesshi return to Kagome? Is Inuyasha really that much of a sap. Find out next time on what the hell can I make these people (or demons) do.
See Yah!