Betrayal of the Heart

An Inuyasha fanfiction written by: RoyalJester

Disclaimer- I do not own Inuyasha

Summary for chapter- Kikyou and Sesshomaru are working together as they both remember their past and how they met.

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A sharp coldness hit her bare feet as she walked in the lake slowly; each step was refreshing and washing away the mud that had started to crust on her skin. She slowly began to sit on her knees as she glided her hand through the water hoping to rid away the blood of the innocent. She didn't want to have the blood anymore; she wanted the memory to leave once and for all. But no matter what, she couldn't get the stench off her hands. She slammed her fists against the pebbles that lay on the bottom of the lake as she grabbed a handful; they became instantly dry as she put them in the diminutive pouch that hung around her waist.

She stood up straight as she cast a vile glare to the demon that was watching her; she could feel the stare as she shivered gently, she turned the other direction as she began to walk deeper into the lake where she dipped her body in washing away any sign of filth. She rose, pulling away from the bitter water, droplets gently dripped from her face as she closed her dark brown eyes. She turned as she started walking towards the demon this time, she could feel his stare as water crystals fell from her dark raven hair and fall back into the lake creating ruffles. She stepped onto the boulder away from the water becoming instantly dry as a wind passed over her. Sesshomaru nodded as he began to walk ahead. Kikyou remained where she stood when he glanced back at her.

"Come" he said as the miko glared at him.

"I agreed to help you, but I will move at my pace that I believe is suitable" she said back as she sat down closing her eyes as the wind gently played with her hair. The demon watched her angrily, yet amused as he nodded and sat as well. He stared at the back of her head waiting for the beauty to move.

Kikyou seized her rawhide pouch as she opened it removing a pebble, with a touch of her fingers the soon pebble turned into an archers bow. She threw it over her shoulder where she then made a quiver and arrows to fill it, demons had sensed her power and wanted to destroy her, either out of game, or wanted to get rid of any potential threats. She didn't mind it would be a joy to work on her skills once again. Besides, none of the demons were a threat as long as Sesshomaru was around. Sesshomaru. She wanted to gaze at him, she wanted to stare into his golden orbs but couldn't. Everything was different. She put the last pebbles back in the pouch as she closed her eyes once again trying to calm herself from the power she had just used.

"What is it you wish to do once I slay Naraku?" she asked as the wind carried it along. Sesshomaru stared at her once again.

"I don't see it as an importance in telling you," he said closing his eyes when he heard an enchanting laugh. Kikyou had rose and was watching him with a tender smile on her face.

"Don't try and hide it, flattery does not suit you very well Lord of the West Lands. Anyone can plainly see that you still yearn for my touch." Sesshomaru's eyes shot open as he glared at her.

"In case you're mistaken I am not my foolish brother." he stated as Kikyou took a step forward.

"That's your only defense? You were by no means admirable at mind games." she kneeled in front of him as she reached out to stroke his face when he turned the other way as his eyes squinted.

"Don't waste your time miko" with that he rose as she watched after him as he departed. Kikyou sat against the tree trunk as her eyes closed.

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He stood on a cliff as the wind gently lifted up his tail and dragged it along trying to take it away as his silver hair lifted up slightly. His golden-orbed eyes paled gently as the breeze carried her scent that still drove him mad. The aroma that many demons want as their belonging but could never lay a hand on, she was a prize that any demon and human would want. Surprisingly he almost made it his own. He couldn't remember a day without her being in it. She was his, and his alone.

(51 years ago)

Demons pulled back hastily as the lord passed, not a noise was heard as he gracefully walked in the lands. He didn't know where he was going, nor why. All he knew was that he had to go north, something about north was being called to him, and he trusted his instincts. He slightly glanced at the forest-demons that had their claws ready for an attack, he almost sneered as he continued on his way, on his way to find the owner of the powerful ki that was calling for him.

She walked in the small village as snow softly dropped from the skies gently landing on the ground creating a coat over the pure land. She wore her usual miko outfit as a fur coat covered her shoulders, her younger sister next to her as she held onto the miko's hakama. They walked their way through the many cottages where families were huddled together trying to keep warm as smoke filled the air. Kikyou stopped at a nearby residence as she knelt down to meet her sisters curious gaze.

"Wait here for me Kaede, I'll return by nightfall." she watched as her sister looked down at her feet as she dug them into the snow. Kikyou smiled slightly as she stroked her head and nodded at the woman at the door who waved her off. Kikyou nodded at her as she watched her sister scurry in as the drape closed the view. She stared off into the forest where she would have to guard the jewel. She sighed gently as she marched off heading towards the cottage in the middle of nowhere as the snow came heavier.

As she walked along the snowy trail she couldn't help but feel an aura, a disturbing one that was drawing near. She reached sight of the undersized dojo as she nodded at the few guards that awaited for her arrival. She walked up the wooden steps and stood on the porch as she threw her archers bow over her shoulder and a quiver ready for attack. The guards left without a remark to the priestess as her eyes sharpened as she glanced along the opening of the forest. Demon eyes blinked at her, waiting for her to leave her post.

It was near sun down when Kikyou shot up, her eyes partially closed as she took out her bow in a flash. She aimed quickly as an arrow shot out, increasing speed as it flew. It slammed into a tree diminishing it as the figure turned slightly barely missing the assassination attempt. Her eyes stared shockingly at the figure as his golden orbed eyes looked intently at her, she quickly shot out another arrow, faster this time as the demon caught it with a simple flick of his hand. It was mere inches from his face as he turned the finely crafted arrow into ash that stained the pearly-white snow. Kikyou stared at the demon with flowing silver hair; he held no smile as his golden eyes flashed at her. He held a sword at his waist but it didn't appear as a threat.

She shook her head gently as she quickly took out another arrow.

"If you've come for the jewel, turn around now, do not waste my time," she shouted harshly as she pulled back an arrow fully, her eyes sharp and ready. The demon looked at her as her ki blazed around her body. He was shocked to find out that powerful source was a woman, and a miko.

"If I want the jewel, I will get it. Unfortunately that is not why I made this journey."

"And why is it that you are here?" He watched her as he started walking towards her. Her eyes squinted, as she pulled back her arrow further, her hand gently shaking. "Leave" she whispered as she placed her arrow back in to the quiver and swung her bow around her shoulder. The demon smirked as she turned to walk away.

"You trust a demon enough to turn your back on one?" She stopped as she nodded her head slightly.

"You could say I wish not to waste my arrows on a demon that doesn't wish for the jewel, and any demon knows not to attack a miko... I suggest you leave." she said as she walked into the dojo and slid the door closed with her eyes meeting his as she turned away. The demon's eyes flashed gently as he nodded, he walked the other direction waiting for another moment of the striking priestess.

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Night had passed over the land; the sky was pure dark as it held no twinkling stars like it usual has. Kikyou walked off into the forest as guards took her spot in shielding the Shikon jewel. Not many fiends had appeared this day but one took longer then the rest to capture making her a few hours late in spending time with her little sister, another day without seeing her sister's fun-loving face. She walked in the snow as her feet gently dragged to some extent, her eyes were becoming weary as her body was fatigue she tried to stay awake. Snow was coming down harder causing her to barely see in front of her face as she shivered gently. Without warning she had tripped over a camouflaged log as she shot head first down a hill.

She couldn't feel a thing as the snow made her numb; she slammed against a flat surface face down as she tried to lift herself. She could only make out the vague impression of the trees colloguing together. Her arms shook from the weight as she fell back down as she heard cracking surrounding all around her as she tried to get up again. The wind passed over her making her freeze as she tried to stay conscious, her mind was blank as she tried to remove herself from the cracking lake. It was all too much as all around her began to sink in, with a final move she fell into the freezing lake, her lungs full of water as it felt as if diminutive needles were piercing into her body.

Her eyes shot open as her body fell limb and she was struggling to get free but couldn't, she tried to focus her mind trying to use her miko powers but the only thing going through her mind was pain. Suddenly she felt a warm hand take hold of her arm and pull her to safety. She was in arms of a man as she stared at golden eyes as she fell out cold. The snow pounded on her freezing, wet face and body as the figure lifted her up in his arms shielding her from the snow. He stared down at her milky fair skin as he smiled gently. 'Is this why I was drawn here?' He thought as he took off.

He watched her motionless body lay in a stack of hay as the fire roared in the cave. She had slightly rosy cheeks from gaining back warmth, as her breathing was shallow and in rhythm. He stood leaning against the cave when he saw her eyes flutter, then open wide as she shot up, she instantaneously tried to grab her bow but only found a hand full of air. She immediately shot back against the cave and stared at gold eyes that were watching her.

"Where am I?" she asked, her eyes glaring as she recognized the demon from earlier. He smirked.

"I saved your life and this is the thanks I receive?" Kikyou stared at him as she curved her head slightly, her damp raven hair spilled over her shoulders as she put her covered fist onto the ground leaning slightly in a bow.

"Then I would be in your debt. Your name?" she asked as the demon watched her, she rose as she now sat on her knees, meeting his gaze.

"Lord Sesshomaru" she smirked as her eyes gently flashed.

"And I am to call you lord?" He shook his head at her ingenuity. "Where am I?" she questioned, as she got closer to the roaring fire as he walked over to it as well and sat gracefully opposite of her.

"I'm foreign to this region, but we're above that town of yours." Kikyou nodded as she watched him and dragged her eyes along his face that was stern, yet calm. He had two red marks on his face, most likely to show his rankings, as he had white fur wrapped around his shoulders. Golden eyes paled his already milky skin as his silver hair flowed down around his kimono that held protective coverings.

"I've never seen human interaction, but I find it discomfited that you keep staring at me. Do you find me somewhat out of the ordinary?" he asked as Kikyou turned away quickly fighting back a blush. He smirked as he watched her. "You're a miko no doubt?" she turned back to watch him as she nodded.

"You're a demon are you not? Then why haven't you tried to kill a miko which is your biggest threat?" she asked in threat, he nodded understandingly.

"I don't see you as a danger when a miko cannot stop gazing at me." This time she met his gaze as she blushed gently. He stood up and turned away from her gaze as he stared out of the cave. "I suggest you get some rest miko." with that he vanished in the hours of darkness as Kikyou laid down on the hay. She smirked at the thought of him as she tried to remove it. 'He's a demon...he doesn't know feelings. The sooner you depart from him, the better' she thought as she fell asleep as the fire stopped flickering with one another, golden eyes flashed in the night as he watched the sleeping miko.

'The sooner you remove yourself from her, the better' he thought as he too closed his eyes for a little rest.

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A/N- And that's the corrections with this chapter!! Please read and review!! I'll edit the other chapters later. Only the first two this time.