Betrayal of the Heart

An Inuyasha fanfiction written by- RoyalJester

Disclaimer- I do NOT own Inuyasha.

Summary- they make their way to defeat Naraku!!!!! Also, I lied – this will have a flashback, and hey, if I play my cards right, this story could be the end in about 2-3 chapters, YAY!!! Thanks all. Also, this contains minor offensive language (Hell) just warning. This is present time!!

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A low rumbling noise was heard as the night passed over them, the two alliances sat to get rest after a long day making their way to Naraku. Both sat wide-awake and ready for the other to attack, but focused their attention elsewhere as they waited. The miko's eyes sharpened slightly as a demon leapt out, she placed her hand in front of her in reflex as an invisible shield was place around her, all before a blink. The forest demon was diminished as its ashes drifted in the wind, his shriek to warn others off still lingered in the wind, that the priestess was in their land. Sesshomaru watched as he leaned back against the tree trunk far from the priestess. Kikyou smirked.

"Your powers have improved greatly, miko"

"Over fifty years, what is it you expect?" she responded as they both glanced at one another quickly. "Sesshomaru, what is it that you have been doing these past years?" she asked, wondering if he would answer or ignore her like many times before. He breathed in slightly as he hesitated for a brief second.

"I will give you knowledge after the defeat of Naraku" he responded as if it would be a simple task.

"And what if you nor I survive?"

"Then you will suffer with yearning to know in hell." Kikyou glared at him, fire in her eyes as she rose. Either it was the fact he implied it was she who was going to die, or that she would rot in the hells.

"Hell you say Lord of the West Lands? I will show you hell if you do not fix that tone of yours. Have you forgotten that I am a miko and could easily send you to rot in all eternity in a mixed dimension? I am your biggest threat, not Naraku, not even that half-breed of a brother you had, and my reincarnation was a pitiful joke. She didn't have what it takes and yet, it sent shivers down your spine with her alone. But with me, I can feel fear leave from your body, it's radiating and leaves an unattractive aura about you. You will deal with me and if I must, I will show you a mikos anger." With that she took off in the deep forest. Sesshomaru watched after her as he smirked slightly.

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Sesshomaru rose near sunrise as he set off to find the furious miko. He made his way through the forest and easily caught her scent. He could hear boulders crush beneath the intense speed of moving water, a waterfall no doubt. He stood on a cliff as he peered down below, there was the miko, her back turned to him, as she ran water down her body. A bowl was placed over her head as the water gently fell over her. Her kimono stuck to her as her hair laid gently in a flow of raven locks. He kneeled down remembering her taste from so long ago. He yearned for more but he turned his head away, he could never forgive her for what she had done.

Kikyou turned and stared at him, was that sadness placed in his eyes? How could he, the Lord of the West lands have such a face that he held at this moment? Betrayal? She watched him carefully as he rose and began to walk away. She finished as a wave of wind quickly cast over her becoming dry. She could still sense his aura as she entered the deep forest once again to find him.

(In the past!)

Spring had come and soon it would pass along into summer, the small town was covered in wild flowers and neon fabrics. Woman wore vivid colors as they gathered together to gossip and brag. Children lay on the fields as some practiced playing instruments that their mothers had made them learn. Men were also on that same field as they practiced their skill at wielding a sword or flashy piece of metal against other men. But for the priestess, she had work to tend to. She walked through the village with a basket placed on her head full of herbs as she walked into her cottage, Kaede was out in the meadows and Kikyou would not disturb her sister for a simple task.

She sat down as she sorted out the leaves and herbs into jars as she placed them onto her shelves, she wiped away the sweat from her forehead as she started to brew the liquid placed over the fire, she grabbed a log and quickly placed it into the flames as it began eating away. She heard ruffling as she turned around and saw the flap of the door gently settle back down, she cocked an eyebrow as she turned back around and began mixing the brew. Suddenly a hand was placed over her mouth as her eyes shot open. A voice gently whispered in her ear as the warmth of breath sent shivers down her spine, she gently relaxed at recognizing who it was.

Kikyou turned around as the hand was removed, her face brightened in a smile as she stared into his eyes.

"What are you doing here?" she asked, more in worry as Sesshomaru smirked.

"Another minute without seeing your face is an impossible task." He said as Kikyou blushed gently and looked down. His words had warmed up and their affection towards one another has increased. Their souls had combined as one and mated, neither would take another as their own and replace one another.

"You must go, if they were to see a demon in this village, and let alone talking to a human, then they would come after you," Sesshomaru smiled slightly as he sat on his knees, Kikyou did the same as he took her hand in his.

"You worry for me?" Kikyou rolled her eyes as she gently pushed at him.

"Of course not, why would I care if I were to find you slain one day and I would be the one to banish your soul to hell in the safety of the village?" she said matter-of-factly as she rested her head against his chest as his heart pounded harder. He ran his clawed hand through her raven hair as he gently breathed in her scent.

"I'm pleased I mean nothing to you" he said as she smiled.

"You mean the world to me."

Kikyou looked up at his face memorizing his features like she had done many times before as he watched over her, she ran a delicate hand along his cheek. His eyes brightened as he put a hand gently under her chin and lifted up her head, her heart pounded as she closed her eyes waiting for the taste of him that she had longed to have. She could feel warmth pounding off his face, as he got closer.

"Sister Kik-" a voice said as Kikyou fell forward from the loss of support, she stared up at her little sister who had just entered the cottage, she glanced around and saw the flap of the window gently close again. She closed her eyes wanting to hold him again, and have her first kiss that she yearned for. She smiled up at her sister as she rose once again and greeted Kaede with a hug.

"Kaede, what are you doing back so early?" she asked as Kaede smiled at her and held up a rolled-up scroll. Kikyou took it carefully and opened it; she smiled as she peered down at her sister. "Its lovely Kaede, is this for me?" she asked as her sister nodded, Kikyou smiled as she hung up the painting of a flower.

"Sister Kikyou, what were you doing?" Kaede asked watching the pot of brew boil over, Kikyou cursed under her breath as she tended to it quickly.

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He sat high up in a tree as he stared over the village, the moon reflected off of him creating a white aura around his body as he waited for her to arrive. He slowly closed his eyes as he listened to the forest when he heard rustling about. He opened his eyes slowly as he stared into deep brown ones staring back at him from below. Sesshomaru rose as he leapt down from the tree and landed gently on the surface as he slowly glided over. He wrapped his arms around her pulling her to him as she encircled around him as well. Kikyou dug her head into his chest as he rested his head on her shoulder.

"Come" she whispered softly into his ear that twitched gently, she smiled at him and grabbed his hand tenderly as she dragged him away. He stared at the back of her head in confusion as he was whisked away.

Kikyou turned back around and laughed at his confused stare, she pulled him into the cave where he quickly lit a fire that rose at the height of a person; she let go of his hand as she turned back around.

"I wish to be normal, live an ordinary life, I know that for now I am unable too, but, that doesn't mean I cannot have enjoyment." She said with a smile as she began twirling around the fire in a dance as her hair flipped around her body. The flames flickered together as smoke heavily drifted out of the cave. Hilarity filled the cave as she stopped and looked at the amused demon. "Laughing at me Lord?" she questioned as Sesshomaru walked forward.

"Yes" he said as if that was the only answer, Kikyou smirked at him as she grabbed his hands and pulled him around the fire twirling him around. Sesshomaru stopped in confusion. "What is this?"

"Dancing" she said as she twirled him around again.

"And humans like this?" Kikyou nodded as she stared at him.

"Do demons dance?"

"Yes, but its not as embarrassing as humans" Kikyou smiled as she watched him, his face broke out in a smile.

"Pray show me then" she challenged beckoning him onward. Sesshomaru nodded as he walked over to her and held onto her hands, he then began turning her around with him in a circle as they slowly went around the fire, he met her gaze as he smiled.

"You see, we do not dance around alone, there are usually more then one partner as well. But I have no need for another." he whispered as he put his forehead to hers, she blushed slightly as she nodded. Sesshomaru finished twirling his partner around as he stared at the woman before him. She was so strong, yet fragile. Her milky white skin was glowing as her face shined in glee, her deep brown eyes were sparked and enchanted, the complete opposite of how they were when they first met. How could she, a miko, even consider talking to a demon, yet alone being in love with one? He couldn't take his eyes off of her she was a beauty unlike anyone else.

Kikyou pulled him away from dancing, admitting his dance was better, as she sat down leaning against the cave, Sesshomaru stood above her as he too gracefully sat down in front of her. She couldn't help but want to hold onto him, watch him, and be with him. He was completely different, he went from hating humans to end up falling in love with one, although they hadn't admitted it, they both knew. No other man could ever take her heart like he had done, no one could compare to him.

Every night Sesshomaru would get Kikyou and bring her to the cave where they would share stories from one another's past. Other times Sesshomaru would take Kikyou on a midnight flight where they would fall asleep in one another's arms. Kikyou didn't see how he could live in this cave just to stay with her, but he had let a secret slip; he would at times come to her cottage and rest there and leave way before dawn. She couldn't believe how warm he was, how much he cared for her.

She let out a yawn as she laid her head on his chest listening to his story, his deep voice soothing as he wrapped an arm around her pulling her close. She closed her eyes as she felt his hand run through her hair. He purred slightly.

"Your sister is expecting you." Kikyou nodded as he traced his fingers along with hers as they walked out of their cave that held many memories. The stars lit their way to the village when Sesshomaru stopped in a clearing; Kikyou closed her eyes holding onto him not wanting to leave as he wrapped his arms around her protectively.

"I love you." she whispered as she gazed into his eyes, he smiled. He knew what love was, he knew exactly what it meant to humans and it was a weight off his heart to hear those words from her lips. Sesshomaru cupped her face in his hands as she closed her eyes, his heart beat faster as he gently captured her lips with his, she wrapped her arms around his body as he ran a hand through her hair, each savoring the others taste. His instincts were driving him mad as she ran a hand down his back, he purred deeply. Her scent was aroused edging him on, but he would never do anything to hurt her. He cared about her too much. He pulled back as he smiled at her; both blushed deeply as Kikyou buckled under her weight, Sesshomaru quickly caught her as he smiled.

"Be with me." He found himself saying. She stared at him as he continued, "Come to my land where we can be together. You'll be safe with me." Kikyou watched him as she searched his face.

"And my sister? What of her?"

"She'll be coming, I can give her everything she needs" Kikyou smiled as her eyes shined with happiness.

"Yes, of course" she said as Sesshomaru pulled her into a hug, a smile wider then anything she had seen.

"Meet me here at sunrise. I will await your arrival," he said as he kissed her cheek quickly and vanished away from excitement. Kikyou blushed as she turned away and walked towards the village, her hand on her cheek. 'With Sesshomaru...in peace' she thought as she walked into her cottage and smiled at Kaede who sure enough was sitting next to the fire, she smiled as she hugged her older sister.

Neither of the two noticed a familiar presence that had witnessed the entire scene as he and an associate sprinted back to warn the villagers.

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"Sister Kikyou! Sister Kikyou!" A voice screamed as the figure shook her gently. Kikyou rose as she stared at her sister's frightened face.

"Kaede, what's the matter?" shouting was heard from outside as Kikyou rose, she peaked outside the door noticing that there were many men, possibly every man from the village standing around with torches or their weapons out. "Kaede, get in the corner" she nodded as she hurried there. "No matter what, you will stay there, understand?" she asked, glancing at her little sister who nodded. Kikyou nodded as she walked outside, there stood the man that instantly she remembered, the man that had tried to court her, the man who dishonored her sister and herself.

"Ah, there is our Priestess, the one who was pure enough to protect the Shikon No Tama, but is she really protecting us? I have a witness who saw her kiss a demon! They were to leave by dawn, but we will run the demon down and slay him. Something the priestess should have done!" Kikyou's eyes slightly widened as men glanced at her in disgust. She took a step forward, her face instantly expressionless.

"Do not waste your time listening to this fool, what does he speak of when I was in my cottage this evening, what proof do you possess?" she asked as men nodded and grunted. The man smirked as he beckoned another man.

"This is my proof." he stated as everyone watched carefully. Kikyou watched as the other man stared at her.

"I've been watching your priestess...she vanishes every night and returns well before day break. To where she goes is uncertain, but when she returns she has the scent of demon all over her. Not blood, just a demon scent." The crowd growled as they stared at the Priestess, waiting for her words.

"Is that so? And who are you to watch me? The scent of demon - are you certain?" she challenged.

"Being a Monk, I believe the people will decide that I am to be trusted" Kikyou stepped back as she stared at him. She turned to her cottage quickly and felt a faint barrier. She cursed at herself as she bowed her head as her hair fell over her face.

"Then, I should not argue" Everyone stared at her, was she backing down? Is it true that the priestess, the miko, is a friend with a demon?

The man let out a laugh as he glanced around the court; everyone had a look of fury as the priestess watched.

"We head off, monk, you lead." Kikyou watched as the men rustled, two men suddenly grabbed her by her arms and flung her back into her cottage as she slammed against the ground. Her temper rose quickly as wind passed over heavily. She tried to open the flap of the door but was shocked back as she fell, Kaede ran over to her sister who laid on the ground.

"Sister Kikyou?" she asked as her sister stirred, she rose quickly. 'Sesshomaru' she thought as she tried to clear her mind and free from this barrier. "Sister Kikyou..." Kaede said again as she stared at her sister. Kikyou patted her sister's head as she smiled.

"I'm fine Kaede, please, get back" Kaede quickly minded her sister as she watched her put her hands together. A high draft picked up as the cottage shook, suddenly the flap of the door flew open. "Hurry" she said as she grabbed her younger sister and ran out, she put her sister down gently. "I'll return as soon as I can." She said as Kaede nodded and ran to her friend's house. Kikyou nodded as she took off in a sprint into the forest.

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He stood on a branch on top of a tree as he could sense the one he loved in fright, she was worried and that caused him to panic. He quickly took off following her aura passing a crowd of men with torches. He could hear her faintly scream out his name as he quickened his pace.

"Sesshomaru!" she shouted as she sprinted through the forest. "Please, Sesshomaru!" she screamed as she tripped, she quickly stood back up, moving as quickly as she was.

"Kikyou" She heard him call out, she stopped and looked up seeing Sesshomaru jump down, his eyes full of fright as he held onto her shoulders.

"Sesshomaru, you must leave, please!" she said, Sesshomaru stared at her, full of hurt as he looked away.

"Why would I run?"

"Please, you need to. A monk...he figured everything out...he saw us, he heard us! Please, if you do not go...then you could get injured. Even if we leave they would never leave us in peace..." Sesshomaru nodded sadly as he glanced up at the tree.

"I will return within a year" He said as he cupped her face in his hands, he kissed her softly as she pulled something out of her hair and placed it in his hands. He stared down at the pure silver hair stick; its dazzling crimson ruby glistened as she kissed his hands warmly, savoring his touch and warmth.

"Return this when our love is once again reunited...now please, hurry so you can hurry back to me" she said as she turned her back to him, she put her head down as Sesshomaru stared at her. He reached out his hand wanting to touch her just one last time but pulled back. He nodded as he jumped up in the air, the cloud lifted him up in the air and carried him back to his land, and to the place he was before she entered his life.

Kikyou fell to the ground, her forehead touching the grass as she clenched it under her fists. She held back the thousand tears that wished to be released. 'One year' she thought, she glanced up at the night sky nearing day, 'I can wait until then.'

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A/N- Alright!! Another chapter! YAY!!! So I hope you like the fixer upper, I didn't really do ne thing to this chapter....PEACE!!! Read and Review!!