Betrayal of the Heart
An Inuyasha Fanfiction written by; RoyalJester
Disclaimer- I do NOT own Inuyasha
Summary- Kikyou had slain the Inu-gumi and is now living. Sesshomaru comes and makes an ally of her to destroy Naraku, but old feelings stir and reveal themselves when they both thought they had deceived one another. Sess/Kik. BTW some cursing. Me sowwy.
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His eyes opened slowly as he felt the warmth of her body near his. His arms were around her as he pulled her up closer to him breathing in her scent deeply as he leaned up against the cave wall. He had kept her innocence and always would until they were able to be together in peace - peace would not come until Naraku was rid of this world. The scent of Naraku was near.... He turned his attention towards the divine creature placed in front of him that he couldn't help but protect and adore. How they had both let the other down in the past, but now they were together and nothing would separate them. He kissed the top of her head as he gently played with her hair as it passed through his clawed fingers.
She yawned slightly feeling his touch as she stayed in his arms not wanting to leave. She yawned again as she felt an affectionate kiss on her head, she smiled as she sat up but Sesshomaru grabbed her around her waist and brought her to him as they both sat together staring outside in the forest. The dew on the ground had left a refreshing scent that brought chills up her spine as rain still fell from the heavens in a sooth pattern. Kikyou sat up with regret as Sesshomaru moaned faintly but he too rose. She sauntered up to the entrance of the cave as she stared out in the distance.
"He's near." Sesshomaru walked up behind her as he rested his head on her shoulder and a hand wrapped around her waist.
"What could we do before we leave?" he whispered in her ear as he kissed her slightly, Kikyou laughed gently as she turned around and hugged him close. She breathed in the deep scent of pine and winds of the west lands that caused her to feel safe. She couldn't help but want to always be around him, breathe in that scent with each breath.
"We must go." She said as she pulled away from him, she grabbed her bow and arrows swinging them over her shoulder as she felt his stare linger over her body.
"If you insist." He said with a nod as he began to walk outside the cave, Kikyou smiled as she followed after him towards the strong aura of Naraku. She couldn't help but watch him as she felt many demons auras vanish at the mere flare of energy from the Lord of the West Lands. How could he merely take a step and dozen of demons flee in an instant? She smiled at him as she blushed slightly and stared down at the ground as he cast a side-glance at her and waited for her to catch up as he took her hand in his.
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A figure sat on his knees as he stared out the opening of the hut. His vision tainted as his pitch-black hair fell over his crimson eyes that were filled with anxiety as he waited for his prize to arrive.
"So Sesshomaru is bringing the priestess to me, I cannot wait for the look placed on her face to see that he will betray her once again..." with that his laughter chilled up the room as he vanished towards his castle, not far from his previous location.
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The two walked along the forest when they reached an opening, pure darkness filled the sky as a castle was in the view. Sesshomaru turned to look at Kikyou as he gently let go of her hand.
"Do not believe a word that Naraku speaks." Kikyou nodded in confusion as they slowly made their way to the castle, Sesshomaru made sure he was ahead before they would enter the castle. Incase of any traps.
As they reached the castle the doors creaked open and slammed against the steel walls, Sesshomaru entered first as he walked in the center of the castle that was covered with piers made of steel and a cottage in front of him. Torches flickered all along lighting the small, closed area as silence filled the area. Kikyou stayed behind as she glanced around trying to sense Naraku, she caught a faint aura from the cottage that quickly vanished. She instantly grabbed her bow and charged it up quickly as Sesshomaru stood patiently.
"Aw, Sesshomaru, I did not expect you so soon. I see that you have brought my prize, please bring her to me." A voice echoed in the castle, Kikyou took a step back trying not to take in the new information.
"Naraku, show yourself." Sesshomaru said calmly to no one in particular as his voice returned to being bitter.
"Slay her and I will, that is what you wanted...slay the priestess to get your desire."
"Desires change Naraku."
"Are you certain? Was it not her who gave me the jewel to make me into a full demon? She wanted me to be a demon, which was her desire. So why don't you tell her what you wished in exchange for her death." He said in a calm manner waiting for Sesshomaru to speak.
"I no longer wish for what I wanted Naraku. Now - show yourself or I will lure you in." Sesshomaru said as he passed a side-glance to Kikyou who was moving her bow from him to another part of the castle.
"You wished for my death? That was your desire?" she asked full of hurt as she once again took a step back. Betrayal flashed through her mind.
"Kikyou, do not listen to a word Naraku speaks, trust me," he said watching her carefully. Kikyou nodded turning her bow away from him, gaining back her confidence and strength.
"Show yourself you coward!" Kikyou shouted as a high wind passed over that would easily knock over anyone else. A figure appeared near Sesshomaru who wore a full purple kimono, his black hair reaching near his thighs that was pulled back from his pale face, his red eyes piercing them.
"Sesshomaru, are you sure you do not want to finish the task that I have given you?" he asked slightly cold as he cast a hatred glare at Kikyou.
"There's no point in asking me that question." Sesshomaru said as Naraku nodded and turned his glance to the priestess who watched him, her bow set and ready.
"Then will you priestess Kikyou? Or will you stay with him, someone who no matter what will end up betraying you?" He asked as Kikyou watched him, her gaze turned back to Sesshomaru as he met her gaze.
"Speak the truth Sesshomaru, did you wish to slay me? Was this whole adventure based on a lie?" she asked as she let her bow drop slightly in hurt, her once cold eyes now glossy.
"Yes, I did wish to slay you, Naraku and I made a deal. If I brought you here and take your life in his presence then I would get what I wished. You must understand Kikyou – it was before I knew the truth and what you wished." Sesshomaru said as he fully turned to Kikyou who turned her gaze from Naraku to Sesshomaru.
"You take me as a fool I presume – very well." She said as she extended her arrow fully back and aimed at Sesshomaru, she released her arrow as she watched him quickly put his fingers in front of himself and catch the arrow diminishing it into ash. Kikyou smirked slightly as she took out two more arrows.
"Our enemy is Naraku, not each other Kikyou."
"How are you not my enemy when you are the one who betrayed me?"
"You feel betrayed? Kikyou – I would never harm you." Kikyou glanced down slightly, how could she not feel betrayed? Everyone has betrayed her...but she knew exactly what was going on in his head, for she was the one who found love with his brother, what pain that must have caused him. She instantly cursed herself. How easily she felt hatred towards him and wished to injure him. But she understood.
"I know"
"Well, this is very touching, but as you can see I want bloodshed." Naraku smirked as he lifted his hand up as the ground shook, a scarlet demon shot out of the rich soil and stood 20 feet high, eyes were all along its smooth body containing no limbs as it glanced at Naraku, then at it's prey. Kikyou watched as Sesshomaru quickly took out his whip with ease as it snapped in the dry air; she herself resettled her bow aiming at Naraku who simply watched.
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'What a waste of time' Sesshomaru thought as his wrist flicked slightly, the demon let out a roar as it fell, slamming on its back as ooze dripped from the wounds. Kikyou smirked as Sesshomaru landed gracefully, his golden eyes flared up as he stared at Naraku.
"Stop wasting my time and fight me Naraku." Naraku nodded, suddenly his eyes shot open when a wave of power shot back and hit Sesshomaru who slightly staggered but jumped up in the air, he landed gently when a light cerulean shield was placed around him, he stared at it.
'An energy shield' he thought in confusion as he stared at Kikyou who had her arm out pointing towards him, he then stared back at the shield.
"Kikyou, release me." He said, with no avail Kikyou took a step forward towards Naraku.
"Naraku is mine." She challenged the demon. "He has done far worse to me and I will not be able to rest knowing that it wasn't I who spilled his blood."
"You seem confident." Naraku spoke as Kikyou smirked slightly gazing up at him.
"Its hard not to when fear is rushing in your very veins Naraku, do you still shiver in fear when you hear my very name from afar?" she asked knowing the truth as the ground shook, slowly it began cracking beneath their feet. Naraku smiled as he brought out his own weapon as it was wrapped around his wrist. Kikyou quickly loaded up her bows as she shot them out quickly hitting the ground as light shot up blinding everyone for a mild second. Rustling was heard as shrieks of terror filled everyone's ears, the flash faded revealing Naraku embedded in vines that tangled around him tightly, thorns piercing into his rock hard skin as it gently sucked out the blood having the vines grow. Kikyou smiled as she loaded her bow again.
"You still humor me Naraku." She said as she laughed slightly shooting out an arrow that pierced through his body and shot out the other end hitting behind him. Deep laughter filled the ring as the plants lit up and Naraku bust free, his own blood splattering everywhere as he landed on his knees crouched down, he glanced up at Kikyou, his eyes blood-shot red.
"My turn" a deep voice whispered as his weapon was released from around his wrist and snapped in the air. Kikyou smiled at his whip. Naraku flung up and instantly whipped it around, her eyes widened slightly as it extended its length and tied itself around her body squeezing her. She grasped her hand around one as her hands burned, the leather whip ripped apart as it fell to the ground, she gasped deeply as her power drained.
"The energy whip is of great use to me...taking your own energy and giving it back to me."
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Sesshomaru watched as Kikyou fell to the ground trying to concentrate, her power was slowly fading as the shield began to disappear. He couldn't move an inch as long as she was concentrating on this, to protect him, to stop him from trying to help. 'Kikyou...' he thought, why would she risk her own death? He would give his life for her, and obviously she would do the same. His eyes met with hers.
Kikyou rose gently as she grabbed her bow and arrow, with a power wave it was knocked out of her hands and diminished immediately. She tried to grab her pouch of pebbles but those were of no use as they fell in the ground losing their purity on this unholy ground. Sweat dripped from her face from exhaustion as her gaze met his. She would die – without a doubt she knew death was the only step left. But she wouldn't die without taking Naraku with her.
"Naraku, I summon you to hell!!" She shouted as she withdrew all of her power as a great wind passed over them, her hair whisked as a light shot out of her towards Naraku who in return shot out his own weapons. It looked as if his hand had turned into sharp needles that were flying towards Kikyou as it shot through her light.
"Kikyou!" A voice screamed in worry when she suddenly felt warm arms embrace her as she fell to the ground, his body on hers as they heard screaming as the ground opened, heat filled the area as the sound of chains were heard and the sound of dragging that would haunt them for years.
A final scream of agony was heard as the ground slammed together, the flames from torches lit up once again lighting the area as Kikyou felt warmth pass over her body with the lips placed on her own. Sesshomaru pulled back and fell to her side letting out a moan of pain as Kikyou rose and stared at the three holes in his chest as blood poured over his body. Naraku had pierced him...
"Sesshomaru..." she whispered as she fell to her knees grasping onto his kimono, he met her gaze as he put a hand to her milky white cheek. "I can help you, just stay here for just a few moments..." she said with worry in her voice as Sesshomaru smiled gently.
"Kikyou, just stay with me. I wish to see your face before I leave you, touch you just once more." He said as Kikyou put her head to his chest as he ran a hand through her long raven hair holding onto her, not wanting to let go.
"Sesshomaru, what am I to do without you? I cannot let you go once I finally have you once again." She stared at his golden-orbed eyes that showed kindness and love.
"You speak as if we will not reunite once again. I find it humorous when I finally know your weakness." He whispered, his aura slowly fading as she grasped onto him tighter.
"I won't let you go, I need you. Please...we can marry. We can be together." She said as pain flashed through her eyes finally realizing he was near his end. He couldn't help but want to spend his life with her, but both knew it was an impossible task. He could never become human, he didn't contain human blood; unlike Inuyasha. How Sesshomaru envied him, Inuyasha could turn human for her and Sesshomaru could not, how would they spend their life together? How could Sesshomaru spend his life as she grows weaker and one day passes into the other world? This was the best way, him waiting for her.
"Marriage? I never understood your human nature." Kikyou smiled slightly when she felt his hand in hers, he kissed her hand gently as she felt another rush of energy entering her. "You asked what I have been doing all this time? The answer is that I've been thinking of you...and when our love would once again be reunited. I love you more then life itself Kikyou, I always have." With that he dropped something in her hand as his eyes began to drift slowly as they still held enchantment in his eyes. Her throat tightened as she watched him, her eyes became misty as tears filled them.
"Sesshomaru!" She cried as tears fell from her eyes and dropped on his body, his face slowly began to form a smile.
"You cried for me..." he whispered as his last energy left, Kikyou stared at his lifeless body as rain pounded on the ground. She shook him gently as she dug her head into his chest holding onto him as tears drenched his tunic that was already covered in blood. She sat up as she stared at the object he placed in her hand...the silver hairpiece from so long ago...the object she wanted returned to her once their love was once again reunited. She grasped the object in her fist as her anger boiled.
"You bastard! You bastard! You knew what you were doing! You knew that you would leave me..." She shouted as she remembered the energy burst she had received when he touched her, he was slowly giving her his energy...his life energy. The wounds did not kill him, but wanting Kikyou to live and giving his life for her did it. If only he hadn't destroyed his Tenseiga! "I will live Sesshomaru...but we will be together once again, once my life is fully complete." She said as she ran a hand along his face. "Will you wait for me my love?" she whispered as she placed a kiss onto his lips as she rose, his silver hair glowed as it created a soft glow around his body as her eyes brightened slightly, then dulled as she turned away. Sesshomaru.
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The rain ran through her hair as she wished for this to only be a dream. That Sesshomaru and her were back in the cave, holding one another. Never will she forget him, nor his warm touch. His deep and soothing voice would be a reminder as she would remember the tales from their past. But she will not have his sacrifice be in vain; she will live the life he wished for her to, with no regrets.
She walked up the hill as the sun slowly rose, she was stained with blood as mud covered her body, her hairpiece glistened in the sun as she stood at the top of the hill. The wind slowly whisked through her hair as she felt warmth over her shoulders. Naraku was gone, the land would at last be in peace but her heart was now broken. She understood what Sesshomaru had done for her, for her to live her life as a normal woman, but how is she supposed to without her true love by her side? She let a breath of air out as she began walking down the hill, leaving the land that held so many nightmares behind and yet memories that she will never forget nor wish to.
After all, Mikos were not meant for love until the afterlife, and there she had her perfect match waiting as he watches over her to return to him.
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A/N- the end of another story!! YAY!!!! Ne who, I hope you guys liked this, it was a joy (erm...well sad) writing this. I admit, I did get a little emotional. (tears up) if you have any questions or unresolved issues with the story plz e-mail me or send them in a review and I'll try to e-mail ya the answers!! Thanks everyone for liking my story and look for my next S/K fic!!! Ja!!