Betrayal of the Heart

An Inuyasha fanfiction by: RoyalJester

Disclaimer- I do NOT own Inuyasha.

Summary- Once again, in the past with Sesshomaru and Kikyou.

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A soft fluttering and chirping gently made its way into the room where the sleeping priestess rose, her eyes shot open as she gazed around her own cottage, confusion ran through her mind at how she ended up here. She felt warmth on her side where her little sister, Kaede slept peacefully. She smiled as she ran her hand through Kaede's long raven hair, the flickering of the fire played with one another in a dance as it gently cackled. Kikyou stood up gently as she walked over to the thick cloth that held the snow away from their warm bed rest; she gently pulled it to the side as night was slowly disappearing.

The sun was slowly rising as a hint of orange and pink cast over the land. She breathed in the fresh air as she smiled at the new coat of snow that had covered the trail of footprints. She glanced along the forest in search of the demon that had left quite the impression on her as she thought about him 'Sesshomaru'. She smiled gently as she glanced down at the ground not remembering how she had come back to her home, but she didn't worry about that right now. All she cared about was being with her sister and hoping to see her stunning savior once again.

"Sister Kikyou?" a soft voice asked as it gently drifted to the priestess, she turned around and smiled warmly as she kneeled down next to her sister.

"It is I Kaede. Do not worry, I'm here" she watched as Kaede yawned and extended her arms over her head. She rubbed her eyes to rid of weariness as she looked at her sister questioningly.

"You weren't home like you said you would be.," she said sternly as Kikyou nodded in request for forgiveness.

"And for that I will be spending the day with my little sister. Kaede...how did I come to be here?" she asked as her little sister looked up at the hay covering, her finger made its way to her chin.

"A man came and got me. He told me not to say a word to you. I was worried because you weren't with him and I don't trust men that sister don't know. He said that he could be trusted and that he was a friend with the miko. So I followed him back to our home where you were sleeping. But you looked sick but he said noansense...nonsense, the miko is strong." Kaede said imitation some lines in a deep voice and trying to pronounce a few words that couldn't get out right. Kikyou blushed gently but quickly held it back as she looked at her. "Who was that man sister Kikyou?"

She rubbed her sisters head gently as she rose. "No one that we shall see again. Come, we have many herbs to find for the village." Kaede nodded impatiently as she quickly rose and changed into a working kimono as she watched her older sister who swung an archer's bow and quiver over her shoulder. Kaede got her own little set as she imitated her sister. Kikyou smiled as she pulled her sister around a fur shawl and covered her up tightly.

Villagers cheered and greeted one another as women passed woven baskets of fresh food in exchange for attire or art supplies as men showed off their recent makings or purchases of swords. No matter what the weather was like, it didn't keep away the tourists. Kikyou held stronger onto her sister's hand as they dodged their way from the thrilled women and belligerent men who were picking fights with one another. Kaede pulled the bag of herbs over her shoulder once again when a man grabbed it greedily.

"Sister Kikyou!" she screamed as Kikyou quickly answered her sisters call, she stared at the man.

"Return that bag to my sister" she said as the man smirked, he had yellowing teeth but other then that was quite striking with tan skin and black hair tied up with his bangs out covering dirt on his forehead and just reaching his black eyes. He stood taller then her and held a smile that women would adore, Kikyou just stared at him. The man wore a dark brown fighting kimono as a sword hung around his waist, most likely to show it off to others. Women passed him giving him a double glance as they walked along the village.

"And why would I give it to a little stained brat like that?" he countered as Kikyou took a step forward.

"Return the bag or I shall make you return it." the miko said calmly as the man laughed, he opened the bag and shuffled through it. He grunted in disappointment as he threw the bag on the ground as the herbs spilled on the ground, feet smashed them into the snow as Kikyou tried to recover the few that survived. The man left with his head back, laughing as Kaede stuck her tongue out at him. Kikyou shook her head at her sister as she returned the few there were into her bag as she swung it over her shoulder.

"Men cannot be responsible for their actions Kaede, you should not hold a grudge against anyone. Now come, let's start brewing the little we have," she said as she tugged at her sister's hand that smiled and walked along with her.

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It was near dark that Kikyou had finished bandaging up wounds. A few of the men have gotten into a fight where their wounds could mean demise, but a priestess was here to aid. Two men sat near a friend with pity in their eyes, when suddenly one jumped.

"Lady Kikyou! He's alive!" he called out in rejoice as she cast a glance. Her eyes sharpened as a minuscule azure demon emerged from the ground and began crawling to the man, Kikyou quickly reacted as the demon was on the mans head, she quickly placed her finger on him as their was a little whelp the demon was diminished. She smiled as she knelt down and observed the man whose eyes opened gently. She then placed a wet cloth upon his forehead and stood up.

"Your free to go whenever you please" the men bowed in admiration as Kikyou nodded and took off in the night where snow was just settling down and stars were twinkling down at her. She glanced up at the sky; she quickly looked around to see no one was in sight as she took off in a run near the forest. There she jumped into the snow where she began rolling around, the light snow was flung in the air. She laughed silently as she stopped, snow covered her hair and face as it melted from the heat and ran down her face. She sat up and put her hands in the snow where she squeezed it against her palms and fingers as her hands froze. 'A normal life' she sadly thought as she stood up and began walking towards the village again.

She stopped suddenly feeling a demons aura as she flipped around; she reached for her bow and arrow only receiving air in return. Her eyes sharpened as she tried to find the source, but it vanished suddenly. She blinked in wonder. 'The guards are of some use after all' she thought as she turned around only to meet a familiar presence.

"Priestess Kikyou" he stuttered, you could tell this man was intoxicated as he swayed over to her. Kikyou stood her grounds as she stared at the cold, black eyes of the man before her. She recognized him as the man who disrespected her sister just that afternoon. He stood mere a foot away as he tried to stroke her pale cheek, she tilted her head away from the man who's eyes widened slightly in shock.

"Women usually enjoy and welcome my touch. Are you not a woman?" Kikyou sighed gently.

"Hai, I am a woman, but I do not wish for your touch." the man laughed, it was deep and pleasant if it was anyone but Kikyou. The man tried to touch her face again but she took a step back. "I suggest you leave." she said as the mans eyes quickly turned into a glare, he grabbed her hand and pulled her to him as he encircled her with a sturdy hug.

"Now see, women love my touch. You're already warming up," he said as Kikyou pushed back.

"Release me!" she called out trying to free herself, suddenly the man let go as he let out a scream of pain. Kikyou flung back and met a solid figure when a hand held onto her arm encircling around her waist and helped her up, his touch warmed her instantly as she blushed recognizing his scent.

"I might be mistaken but I thought this woman asked you to release her?" Her savior said as the man held his arm in pain; he nodded as sweat beads instantly started rolling down his face. "It would be sensible if you apologized" her savior said, his voice cold as the man instantly got on the ground and bowed.

"Sorry Lady Kikyou" he said as he quickly took off in a sprint back towards the village. Her savior let go of around her waist as she gently pouted in disappointment. How she yearned for his touch. She faced him not meeting his gaze as she bowed gently; her bangs fell over her face.

"I thank you" her head rose as a soft hand went under her chin and lifted her face to meet his soothingly. He smiled softly as his golden eyes glistened. She couldn't help but already feel a connection with him, just something about him reached into her, something no other man could do.

"What was it you were doing in the snowfall?" he asked in confusion as Kikyou blushed in embarrassment and turned away. "You looked free," he said trying not to have her turn away from his gaze as she smiled at him.

"I should be flattered that you were watching, but, I do not wish to have gained a shadow." He laughed gently as a soft rumble came from his throat. Kikyou smiled. "Well Lord Sesshomaru, I must be going to the hot pools to get the stench of the drunken man off me" she said as she bowed, she started to walk away but could still feel his stare along her body as she could sense he was following.

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She finally reached the hot pools as mist was boiling off, she pulled at a rope tied to a tree when a basket appeared from no where, she opened the woven lid and took out another kimono as she laid it down on a bush. She quickly untied her hair as it reached her mid-thigh in the flow of raven locks as she walked into the pool with her original kimono still on. She slowly sat on a boulder as the water poured over her shoulders. She cleared her mind as she still felt a faint aura.

"I know you're out there Sesshomaru, please come and talk with me" with a flash he gently jumped onto the ground from a tree and sat down, leaning against the tree trunk without a sound.

"I'm not sure if it was wise to have chosen a miko." he stated under his breath.

"Choose me for what?" she asked as she turned to face him, she rested her folded arms on the boulder as she placed her head on them. Sesshomaru blushed gently as he turned his gaze elsewhere. Kikyou smiled as she stared up at the stars. "Have you ever wondered what's up there?" she asked, Sesshomaru followed her gaze up to the sky, but it was clouded out by treetops as you saw faint glances of the night sky.

"I can take you for a closer look" he said as he rose. Kikyou nodded as she rose too, quickly Sesshomaru turned around as she changed into another kimono and tied her hair up. She walked over to him as he turned back around; his face was slightly flustered as she smiled at him. His silver hair was glowing softly creating a white aura around him as his golden eyes brightened as he looked at her. He wore his usual clothing and armor as he nodded at her.

"May I touch you?" he asked. Kikyou looked surprised.

"Pardon?"

"Humans are unable to ride on fiend transportation. I'm afraid it only holds myself." Kikyou nodded understandingly.

"Then I grant you permission" he smiled slightly but tried to hide it as he picked her up bridal style and jumped in the air, Kikyou let out a slight scream of surprise as Sesshomaru held her tighter. Suddenly a great pink cloud appeared under his feet and rose them up high in the air. She held onto Sesshomaru in a death grip as her eyes widened in shock. She glanced all around and could see the forest that looked like a green ocean as it reaches to the waterfall and cliffs that were covered in a thin layer of snow. Smoke was coming from her village that looked like an anthill in comparison. She held her breath as she looked along the striking sight.

"Look" he whispered in her ear as she turned her gaze to the half moon. It was a perfect view as a chilly breeze cast over them. She shivered gently as white fur covered her shoulders in a heartbeat. She smiled at him as she tightened her hold around his neck. He put his head against hers as he purred gently, she smiled at him as she turned back to the stars and yawned in the slightest. With a sudden movement Sesshomaru was sitting on the cloud as Kikyou sat in his lap leaning against him, the white fur covered her as her arms were out. He wrapped his arms around her securely as she held onto his hands and entwined their fingers together as they both stared at the stars.

Kikyou brought his hand over to her as she ran her fingers along his nails and around his fingers that were long and slender. A soft breathing rustled her hair as his chest rose gently and down again in a rhythm. She smiled as he slept as she too yawned deeply and cuddled up against the warm figure that automatically wrapped his arms around her to keep her safe. She breathed in his scent deeply as she closed her eyes. "I'm not sure if it was wise to choose a demon." she whispered as she too fell asleep in the sky with the demon who stole her heart.

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Villagers gathered around as they listened to a drunken man scream and carry on about something that happened the previous night.

"A demon?" a woman asked as she turned to her friends in a worry expression.

"That's right! I saw Lady Kikyou, our priestess who protects the Shikon No Tama with a demon!"

"Was she trying to kill him?" a man asked. The drunken man slurred.

"No! She held onto him, she embraced him!" he yelled. Everyone shook his or her head.

"Don't believe that fool, he's just a drunk who needs a story. I just saw Lady Kikyou in her home." a woman said as she took off, soon others followed and ignored the tales of the man.

"I'll show you all! I'll show you that the priestess is nothing but a traitor!" he screamed as he took off, everyone rolled their eyes as they continued with their day.

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It was mid-day when she woke, her eyes were groggy as her body was frail, she yawned and stretched as memories suddenly flooded her. She sat up and stared at her cottage once again as she let out a sigh. Kaede was already gone learning to read and write leaving Kikyou to do nothing but enjoy her day. She pulled on her hide boots as she ran her hand through her hair; she cocked an eyebrow in shock as she pulled out a hair stick that was silver with a dazzling ruby on top. She smiled as she placed it back in her hair and thought about Sesshomaru. She wondered about him, how he had come, how he captured her heart. What was it about him that sent chills down her spine from excitement and made her smile?

She walked out of her cottage as she breathed in the scent, his scent instantly filled her nose as she looked around for him. Villagers greeted her as she nodded at them in a hurry. The sun was high in the sky as little snow was left on the grass as ice crunch underneath her feet. Spring was near as trees started to produce bulbs and animals had finally returned home. The air was crisp and fresh as she took off heading towards her hill that was rid of any ice or snow. The grass was dry as she sat down and closed her eyes as the wind picked up as it caused the trees to hit one another and shuffle. Her hair rose gently as it flickered in the wind.

Suddenly a figure sat down next to her, she opened her eyes and smiled at him.

"You make it hard not being around you Sesshomaru" she said as she turned to look at him, he nodded. "Why must you always be on my mind?" she asked as if it was his fault. He laughed gently.

"I cannot help it if I found you. Each day isn't complete without seeing you" he said as she gently blushed. "I've tried leaving multiple times...but each step my mind comes back to you. You're difficult to get out of others minds, especially mine." She smiled as she placed her had onto his shoulder as Sesshomaru gently traced his fingers with hers and held onto her hand, electricity shot through them both.

(Present time!!)

Rain pounded as a mudflow made its way down the hill as the two companions were trying to climb. As soon as it hit Kikyou fell down and instantly started sliding back, she tried to dig her hands into the ground but with no avail she flung back and slid onto the ground where she landed in a gigantic puddle full of mud. She instantly rose as a figure landed next to her.

"Pray tell why you cannot assist me!" she said in frustration as Sesshomaru looked at her.

"I wouldn't want the unpleasant smell of you on me, it disgusts me" he said as he watched her try to climb up again. Kikyou shook her head to keep from fighting Sesshomaru. 'What had changed between us?' she thought as she once again tried to overcome the hill that was forcing her back down and making a joke of herself in front of the demon. She cleared her mind as a gust of wind shot out and hit the mud making it instantly dry as the rain stopped hitting the hill. She turned back and smirked at Sesshomaru who did nothing but jump up as she made her way up. Sesshomaru led the way as she watched after him.

The rain ran through her raven hair and down her clothes as she continued forward, she wouldn't show weakness. The sky was dark as the rain was thin, but it stung as it hit against her, the land was lifeless as she stared at the ground. Suddenly the ground cracked, she let out a slight scream as she suddenly fell through the hole, but a hand grasped her own lifting her up quickly. Kikyou met his gaze as they stared at one another, his eyes were pale but for a second they brightened as the rain stopped. Sesshomaru quickly let go as he continued on his way as both of them forgot the electricity that shot through them as the rain pounded once again.

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A/N ok!! That's the corrections for this chapter. Please read and review!!