Chapter fifteen is finally here! Wow, it sure has been awhile since I
last updated. I did warn you though that it would be awhile, however it was
even longer then even I had planned. I do happen to have a good ezcuse as
to why my update is so late and that is, that for my Christmas present, my
parents decided to upgrade my computer (since it sucked so much). It took
sooooooo long for it to get done and I was beginning to go through
withdrawl symptoms. But it's finally done (Hooray!) and now it kicks major
ass! Although, the long period of time I was without my computer did give
me some much needed time to think about what to put in this chappie. I was
having major writer's block! So I hope you can all forgive me for the
longer then planned delay and now on to the reviewer responses!
I Stalk Sesshomaru on weekends: I like this penname of yours better too! And I don't blame you for liking to have Sesshou chase you, although, having a wet Sesshou chase you would be even better. Don't you agree? *goes into a trance thinking about this*. Ugh..anyways thanx a bunch for the review and have fun with Mr. Fluffy!
ReizoIuka: Yay! A new reviewer! Dontcha just hate when teachers give you so much homework? It's like they don't realize you have a life outside of school. I'm just happy that I'm on winter break now! Anyways, to answer your question, yes there is an Ayame already in InuYasha. However, I only know that she is in the anime, I'm not sure if she's in the manga or not cause I only have volumes one, two, and three. Thank you for the review and enjoy!
Ivan's Kitsune: 0_0U! When I read your review it surprised me a bit. I was thinking 'Why is she yelling at me!! What have I done!!' But then when I read your review on chapter 13, everything was better again. I must say though, I'm shocked that you would think that I had forgotten you. Of course I wouldn't forget you, how could I forget my first reviewer!? Anywho, thanks for all your reviews and I hope you will keep reviewing!
meheeners: Yippie! Another new reviewer! Hmmm it seems as if almost all fangirls who are obsessed with Sesshou have pictures of him on their walls, all of them except for me! Oh cruel world! Why must I be cursed as to not have a printer! *cries*. The only way I can redeem myself is to 1) write a fanfiction about him and 2) to have a bunch of pictures of him on my screensaver. *sigh* But I wish I had a printer too. Thanks so much for reviewing! I hope you like this chapter!
Natasha Z.: Hmmm, quite honestly, I'm a bit confused by your last review. I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm thankful that you did review, but am confused as to why it was a bit akward. I'm sorry if you felt it was too graphic, I didn't think it was all that bad, but everyone's opinions are different. Anyways, thanks for reviewing and I hope that this chapter will be less akward.
Disclaimer: *Aries is seen sitting on the couch watching T.V. Sesshoumaru enters panting. His kimono is torn and there is blood on his claws. Aries jumps up off of the couch.* "You didn't kill them did you!?" "Of course I did! What was I supposed to do, just stand there and let them kill me?" "No but you didn't have to kill them!" *Aries slumps back down onto the couch and shakes her head.* "Man, and they weren't cheap to hire." *Aries begins to shout and throws her arms up into the air.* "And now I'm going to go to jail because I'm associating with a murderer!" "Stop your shouting wench and go write a chapter in your story!" *Aries glares at Sesshoumaru.* "You can't order me around! Because just as I don't own you or anyone else in InuYasha, you do not own me." *Sesshoumaru ponders for a moment.* "You will go write a chapter or I will force your English teacher to assign you a 100 page essay." "*Gasp* You wouldn't!" "You don't think so?" *Sesshoumaru starts to leave.* "Alright! I'll go!" *Aries begins to stalk off towards her room, grumbling.* "I was going to go and write anyways! So nyah!" *Aries sticks her tongue out at Sesshoumaru before turning the corner and entering her room.*
Chapter Fifteen: On the Hunt
The next morning Ayame awoke to the feeling of feather-light kisses being placed along her jaw and neck. Her eyes fluttered open and she was greeted with the sight of a bare chested Sesshoumaru, which led her to realize that she too was without clothes. A faint blush began to spread over her cheeks and she pulled the blankets up a little higher, not just to cover her, but also because it was quite cold in the room. Outside the window, the sky was covered with a thick layer of grey and ominous looking clouds. Ayame shivered a bit and Sesshoumaru wrapped his arms around her. She snuggled into him, seeking out his warmth, and closed her eyes.
"You aren't going back to sleep are you?" Asked Sesshoumaru.
"Mmmm, and just why not?" Ayame responded sleepily.
"Because you've been sleeping all day and it's nearly one. But if you would prefer to stay in bed I know of something else we can do."
Ayame playfully slapped his chest. "Alright, you win, I'll get up."
Ayame stood up and stretched. She then made her way over to where her kimono was laying haphazardly on the floor and began to dress herself. When finished she turned around and stared at Sesshoumaru's perfect body as he too got out of bed and came over to where his clothes where also piled onto the floor. Sesshoumaru had just finished putting on his pants when Ayame's arms encircled his waist and she embraced him.
"I love you Sesshoumaru." She whispered into his chest.
Sesshoumaru wrapped one arm around her waist also and lifted her chin with his other hand. He captured her lips in a searing kiss that lasted for a few minutes. When he broke the kiss he nuzzled her neck.
"And I you." He whispered back.
Ayame released her grip on him so that he could finish dressing. When Sesshoumaru was done dressing the two exited the room and headed for the dinning room, where Rin was already seated and eating her lunch. Upon seeing Sesshoumaru and Ayame, however, she immediatly jumped up and ran over to them.
"Sesshoumaru-sama!" She yelled and embraced his leg.
"Okaasan!" She then went and embraced Ayame, who had lowered herself down to her level. (A/N: That is how you say mother right? I sure hope so.).
"Goodmorning Rin, well I guess it's more like goodafternoon, isn't it?" Ayame said.
She then stood up and they all went and sat down at the table. Lunch was brought out for both Ayame and Sesshoumaru and the three ate in a peaceful and comfortable silence. After lunch they all went outside and Ayame and Sesshoumaru sat under a tree and watched as Rin ran about the garden, picking flowers.
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*Somewhere in the northern lands*
InuYasha and the rest of the group were currently following a jewel shard that Kagome had picked up just the other day. The shard they were tracking was not in possession of one of Naraku's puppets, but was being used by a snake demon, judging by the scent of the youkai. The group had searched tirelessly for all the remaining jewel shards that Naraku did not possess and according to Kagome this was the last one. They had not taken a break all day and were gaining ground on the demon. If they kept up with this pace then they would reach the snake demon in approximately twenty minutes. The entire forest was quiet, as if all other creatures had fled or gone into hiding at the knowledge of the upcoming battle.
"Everyone be on guard, we'll be there in a few minutes." InuYasha warned.
They were approaching the demon when suddenly InuYasha's nose was aasaulted with the scent of freshly spilt blood. The group picked up their pace and ran into a clearing where they found the body of the snake youkai laying on the ground, mangled and bloody.
"How is this possible?" Kagome softly asked.
InuYasha sniffed the air and growled. "Naraku!"
From within the trees came that annoying laughter. "Ku ku ku ku. Well it seems that I have taken the last jewel shard that was in niether of our possessions."
"Naraku, you bastard, that's ours!" InuYasha yelled.
He then unsheathed Tetsusaiga and rushed at Naraku. Naraku, however, expected an attack and since he didn't want to lose this jewel shard, he sent out a cloud of his miasma and poison insects and made his getaway. The group fought off the insects until the miasma cleared.
"Dammit he got away." Cursed InuYasha.
"Look," said Kagome as she pointed up into the air "we can follow the remaining insects and perhaps they will lead us to Naraku's castle."
The rest of the group agreed to this plan and so Kagome got onto InuYasha's back while Sango, Miroku, and Shippo got onto Kirara's back and they set off after Naraku.
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*The next day*
The group had followed the insects nonstop throughout the night and day. The temperature had dropped and a chilly wind did nothing to help keep their spirits up. Kagome shivered from her place on InuYasha's back.
"Geez, it's so cold." She said through chattering teeth.
"It's going to snow soon." Said Inuyasha, his breath creating puffs of hot air in front of him.
As if on que, small white flakes began to fall silently from the sky. Kagome groaned and shivered again. InuYasha abruptly stopped and let Kagome off his back. He began to take off his fire rat skin shirt and handed it to Kagome.
"Here, this should help keep you warm."
Kagome accepted the shirt and quickly put it on. "Thank you InuYasha."
She climbed back onto his back and once again they headed off after the insects which were leading them into the eastern lands.. After a few more hours of following the insects, a large building started to appear over the horizon. InuYasha stopped a safe distance away from the castle and the group conversed.
"This is definately where Naraku is hiding, it reeks of his stench." InuYasha told them.
"So what do we do now that we have found him?" Asked Kagome.
"We have to go get Ayame and Sesshoumaru." Sango added.
"Will the seven of us be enough to beat him, Kagura, and Kanna?" Miroku inquiered.
"Hey what do you mean seven? What about me? I want to help too." Argued Shippo.
"No Shippo, I don't want you getting hurt." Kagome told him.
"Fine." Said Shippo while crossing his arms and huffing in disappointment.
"I think that when we get Ayame and Sesshoumaru, we should be strong enough to take down Naraku, Kagura, Kanna, and any other demons Naraku might have lurking around." Stated InuYasha.
"Well then it's settled. We go get Ayame and Sesshoumaru, then come back and start the final battle." Kagome uttered while holding the half of the shikon jewel she had in her hand.
"From here it will be a four day journey back to the western lands, so we should start going." InuYasha spoke.
Kagome once again resumed her spot on InuYasha's back as the others resumed theirs on Kirara's and they started their journey to the western lands.
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*Four days later, in the western lands*
Ayame was walking in the garden, her feet making indents on the undisturbed snow and producing a crunching sound with each step. She was wearing her white kimono with the black stitchings of willow trees on it and the black lace obi that went with it. She gazed at the landscape around that was covered with the freshly fallen snow and shone in places where the sun broke through the clouds and radiated upon the icy ground. She took a deep inhale of the cool and fresh air, then let it out in a huff which resulted in a cloud of steam. She always loved the snow. It transformed the land into a beautiful and peaceful eden. The purity of the snow seemed to bring out the natural beauty of all of the suroundings. Ayame knelt down and scooped up a handful of snow. She watched as it slowly melted and clear droplets of water rolled over her palm and dripped off of her hand. She sensed Sesshoumaru coming her way and an evil grin appeared on her face . She formed the rest of the snow that was in her hand into a ball and she slowly stood up, trying to keep the snowball concealed. She turned around to face Sesshoumaru, but was pelted with a snowball. She brushed the snow out of her bangs then threw her own and watched as it hit his shoulder and snow was sprayed into his hair. She began to laugh as she watched him shake his head in order to get the snow out of his hair. Ayame walked over towards Sesshoumaru and brushed away the remaining snow that was on his shoulder.
"Truce?" She said while smiling up at him.
"Truce." He replied while drawing her into an embrace and kissing her. He broke the kiss and looked into her eyes that matched the ice so perfectly. "The hanyou and his friends will be here shortly."
"They must have found where Naraku is." She said with a thoughtful look on her face.
"So then should I assume that we will be leaving tomorrow?"
"Most likely."
"Then I need to go get a few things done before they arrive."
With that Sesshoumaru turned and went back inside towards his study. After a few more minutes outside Ayame too went inside and awaited the arrival of her friends.
Hmmm...kinda a short chapter. Sorry bout that, but I need to stop here so that the next chapter will pick up when InuYasha and the rest arrive. Also in the next chapter is the showdown with Naraku. Mwuhahaha finally he will pay! But then there isn't gonna be much after that. I do have an idea that will take place after the fight with Naraku but I dunno if I should do it or not. It's up to you guys if you want more of this story then I'll do it, however it deals with Kagome taking Ayame to the future and some bad stuff happens with a certain bad guy, dun dun dun. I'm not gonna say what exactly happens cause that would ruin it, but as I said before, just let me know if you want me to continue with this fic or not and I'll consider it. Okie dokie well expect the next chappie in a few days and I warn you now, some sadness to come. Until then, see ya!
~Aries
I Stalk Sesshomaru on weekends: I like this penname of yours better too! And I don't blame you for liking to have Sesshou chase you, although, having a wet Sesshou chase you would be even better. Don't you agree? *goes into a trance thinking about this*. Ugh..anyways thanx a bunch for the review and have fun with Mr. Fluffy!
ReizoIuka: Yay! A new reviewer! Dontcha just hate when teachers give you so much homework? It's like they don't realize you have a life outside of school. I'm just happy that I'm on winter break now! Anyways, to answer your question, yes there is an Ayame already in InuYasha. However, I only know that she is in the anime, I'm not sure if she's in the manga or not cause I only have volumes one, two, and three. Thank you for the review and enjoy!
Ivan's Kitsune: 0_0U! When I read your review it surprised me a bit. I was thinking 'Why is she yelling at me!! What have I done!!' But then when I read your review on chapter 13, everything was better again. I must say though, I'm shocked that you would think that I had forgotten you. Of course I wouldn't forget you, how could I forget my first reviewer!? Anywho, thanks for all your reviews and I hope you will keep reviewing!
meheeners: Yippie! Another new reviewer! Hmmm it seems as if almost all fangirls who are obsessed with Sesshou have pictures of him on their walls, all of them except for me! Oh cruel world! Why must I be cursed as to not have a printer! *cries*. The only way I can redeem myself is to 1) write a fanfiction about him and 2) to have a bunch of pictures of him on my screensaver. *sigh* But I wish I had a printer too. Thanks so much for reviewing! I hope you like this chapter!
Natasha Z.: Hmmm, quite honestly, I'm a bit confused by your last review. I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm thankful that you did review, but am confused as to why it was a bit akward. I'm sorry if you felt it was too graphic, I didn't think it was all that bad, but everyone's opinions are different. Anyways, thanks for reviewing and I hope that this chapter will be less akward.
Disclaimer: *Aries is seen sitting on the couch watching T.V. Sesshoumaru enters panting. His kimono is torn and there is blood on his claws. Aries jumps up off of the couch.* "You didn't kill them did you!?" "Of course I did! What was I supposed to do, just stand there and let them kill me?" "No but you didn't have to kill them!" *Aries slumps back down onto the couch and shakes her head.* "Man, and they weren't cheap to hire." *Aries begins to shout and throws her arms up into the air.* "And now I'm going to go to jail because I'm associating with a murderer!" "Stop your shouting wench and go write a chapter in your story!" *Aries glares at Sesshoumaru.* "You can't order me around! Because just as I don't own you or anyone else in InuYasha, you do not own me." *Sesshoumaru ponders for a moment.* "You will go write a chapter or I will force your English teacher to assign you a 100 page essay." "*Gasp* You wouldn't!" "You don't think so?" *Sesshoumaru starts to leave.* "Alright! I'll go!" *Aries begins to stalk off towards her room, grumbling.* "I was going to go and write anyways! So nyah!" *Aries sticks her tongue out at Sesshoumaru before turning the corner and entering her room.*
Chapter Fifteen: On the Hunt
The next morning Ayame awoke to the feeling of feather-light kisses being placed along her jaw and neck. Her eyes fluttered open and she was greeted with the sight of a bare chested Sesshoumaru, which led her to realize that she too was without clothes. A faint blush began to spread over her cheeks and she pulled the blankets up a little higher, not just to cover her, but also because it was quite cold in the room. Outside the window, the sky was covered with a thick layer of grey and ominous looking clouds. Ayame shivered a bit and Sesshoumaru wrapped his arms around her. She snuggled into him, seeking out his warmth, and closed her eyes.
"You aren't going back to sleep are you?" Asked Sesshoumaru.
"Mmmm, and just why not?" Ayame responded sleepily.
"Because you've been sleeping all day and it's nearly one. But if you would prefer to stay in bed I know of something else we can do."
Ayame playfully slapped his chest. "Alright, you win, I'll get up."
Ayame stood up and stretched. She then made her way over to where her kimono was laying haphazardly on the floor and began to dress herself. When finished she turned around and stared at Sesshoumaru's perfect body as he too got out of bed and came over to where his clothes where also piled onto the floor. Sesshoumaru had just finished putting on his pants when Ayame's arms encircled his waist and she embraced him.
"I love you Sesshoumaru." She whispered into his chest.
Sesshoumaru wrapped one arm around her waist also and lifted her chin with his other hand. He captured her lips in a searing kiss that lasted for a few minutes. When he broke the kiss he nuzzled her neck.
"And I you." He whispered back.
Ayame released her grip on him so that he could finish dressing. When Sesshoumaru was done dressing the two exited the room and headed for the dinning room, where Rin was already seated and eating her lunch. Upon seeing Sesshoumaru and Ayame, however, she immediatly jumped up and ran over to them.
"Sesshoumaru-sama!" She yelled and embraced his leg.
"Okaasan!" She then went and embraced Ayame, who had lowered herself down to her level. (A/N: That is how you say mother right? I sure hope so.).
"Goodmorning Rin, well I guess it's more like goodafternoon, isn't it?" Ayame said.
She then stood up and they all went and sat down at the table. Lunch was brought out for both Ayame and Sesshoumaru and the three ate in a peaceful and comfortable silence. After lunch they all went outside and Ayame and Sesshoumaru sat under a tree and watched as Rin ran about the garden, picking flowers.
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*Somewhere in the northern lands*
InuYasha and the rest of the group were currently following a jewel shard that Kagome had picked up just the other day. The shard they were tracking was not in possession of one of Naraku's puppets, but was being used by a snake demon, judging by the scent of the youkai. The group had searched tirelessly for all the remaining jewel shards that Naraku did not possess and according to Kagome this was the last one. They had not taken a break all day and were gaining ground on the demon. If they kept up with this pace then they would reach the snake demon in approximately twenty minutes. The entire forest was quiet, as if all other creatures had fled or gone into hiding at the knowledge of the upcoming battle.
"Everyone be on guard, we'll be there in a few minutes." InuYasha warned.
They were approaching the demon when suddenly InuYasha's nose was aasaulted with the scent of freshly spilt blood. The group picked up their pace and ran into a clearing where they found the body of the snake youkai laying on the ground, mangled and bloody.
"How is this possible?" Kagome softly asked.
InuYasha sniffed the air and growled. "Naraku!"
From within the trees came that annoying laughter. "Ku ku ku ku. Well it seems that I have taken the last jewel shard that was in niether of our possessions."
"Naraku, you bastard, that's ours!" InuYasha yelled.
He then unsheathed Tetsusaiga and rushed at Naraku. Naraku, however, expected an attack and since he didn't want to lose this jewel shard, he sent out a cloud of his miasma and poison insects and made his getaway. The group fought off the insects until the miasma cleared.
"Dammit he got away." Cursed InuYasha.
"Look," said Kagome as she pointed up into the air "we can follow the remaining insects and perhaps they will lead us to Naraku's castle."
The rest of the group agreed to this plan and so Kagome got onto InuYasha's back while Sango, Miroku, and Shippo got onto Kirara's back and they set off after Naraku.
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*The next day*
The group had followed the insects nonstop throughout the night and day. The temperature had dropped and a chilly wind did nothing to help keep their spirits up. Kagome shivered from her place on InuYasha's back.
"Geez, it's so cold." She said through chattering teeth.
"It's going to snow soon." Said Inuyasha, his breath creating puffs of hot air in front of him.
As if on que, small white flakes began to fall silently from the sky. Kagome groaned and shivered again. InuYasha abruptly stopped and let Kagome off his back. He began to take off his fire rat skin shirt and handed it to Kagome.
"Here, this should help keep you warm."
Kagome accepted the shirt and quickly put it on. "Thank you InuYasha."
She climbed back onto his back and once again they headed off after the insects which were leading them into the eastern lands.. After a few more hours of following the insects, a large building started to appear over the horizon. InuYasha stopped a safe distance away from the castle and the group conversed.
"This is definately where Naraku is hiding, it reeks of his stench." InuYasha told them.
"So what do we do now that we have found him?" Asked Kagome.
"We have to go get Ayame and Sesshoumaru." Sango added.
"Will the seven of us be enough to beat him, Kagura, and Kanna?" Miroku inquiered.
"Hey what do you mean seven? What about me? I want to help too." Argued Shippo.
"No Shippo, I don't want you getting hurt." Kagome told him.
"Fine." Said Shippo while crossing his arms and huffing in disappointment.
"I think that when we get Ayame and Sesshoumaru, we should be strong enough to take down Naraku, Kagura, Kanna, and any other demons Naraku might have lurking around." Stated InuYasha.
"Well then it's settled. We go get Ayame and Sesshoumaru, then come back and start the final battle." Kagome uttered while holding the half of the shikon jewel she had in her hand.
"From here it will be a four day journey back to the western lands, so we should start going." InuYasha spoke.
Kagome once again resumed her spot on InuYasha's back as the others resumed theirs on Kirara's and they started their journey to the western lands.
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*Four days later, in the western lands*
Ayame was walking in the garden, her feet making indents on the undisturbed snow and producing a crunching sound with each step. She was wearing her white kimono with the black stitchings of willow trees on it and the black lace obi that went with it. She gazed at the landscape around that was covered with the freshly fallen snow and shone in places where the sun broke through the clouds and radiated upon the icy ground. She took a deep inhale of the cool and fresh air, then let it out in a huff which resulted in a cloud of steam. She always loved the snow. It transformed the land into a beautiful and peaceful eden. The purity of the snow seemed to bring out the natural beauty of all of the suroundings. Ayame knelt down and scooped up a handful of snow. She watched as it slowly melted and clear droplets of water rolled over her palm and dripped off of her hand. She sensed Sesshoumaru coming her way and an evil grin appeared on her face . She formed the rest of the snow that was in her hand into a ball and she slowly stood up, trying to keep the snowball concealed. She turned around to face Sesshoumaru, but was pelted with a snowball. She brushed the snow out of her bangs then threw her own and watched as it hit his shoulder and snow was sprayed into his hair. She began to laugh as she watched him shake his head in order to get the snow out of his hair. Ayame walked over towards Sesshoumaru and brushed away the remaining snow that was on his shoulder.
"Truce?" She said while smiling up at him.
"Truce." He replied while drawing her into an embrace and kissing her. He broke the kiss and looked into her eyes that matched the ice so perfectly. "The hanyou and his friends will be here shortly."
"They must have found where Naraku is." She said with a thoughtful look on her face.
"So then should I assume that we will be leaving tomorrow?"
"Most likely."
"Then I need to go get a few things done before they arrive."
With that Sesshoumaru turned and went back inside towards his study. After a few more minutes outside Ayame too went inside and awaited the arrival of her friends.
Hmmm...kinda a short chapter. Sorry bout that, but I need to stop here so that the next chapter will pick up when InuYasha and the rest arrive. Also in the next chapter is the showdown with Naraku. Mwuhahaha finally he will pay! But then there isn't gonna be much after that. I do have an idea that will take place after the fight with Naraku but I dunno if I should do it or not. It's up to you guys if you want more of this story then I'll do it, however it deals with Kagome taking Ayame to the future and some bad stuff happens with a certain bad guy, dun dun dun. I'm not gonna say what exactly happens cause that would ruin it, but as I said before, just let me know if you want me to continue with this fic or not and I'll consider it. Okie dokie well expect the next chappie in a few days and I warn you now, some sadness to come. Until then, see ya!
~Aries