Hello everyone! DragonsDesire here and with the tenth chapter! YAY!! Did
ya miss me?!?!?! Please say you did! Make me feel important! HEH!
Anyway. . . sorry it's been like a month since I've last updated. First off I had to study for exams because I didn't want to fail, especially Biology, which I didn't! YAY! Then after that I got sick and when I'm sick I can't write. Writer's block sort of played a role too. But on a happier note chapter ten is finally up so yay!
Okay, in this chapter you're going to learn a little more about Tatsuyu's powers and why she gets beaten up, but not in great detail. That's for later in the story. Also you learn more about Naraku's plans. GRRR I dun like him! Actually I do but only a villain in Inuyasha.
Now that that's over with, on with the story!!
(Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, never have. I do own Antonio, Tatsuyu, and Sesshomaru's father character. That's it.)
/ Someone's thoughts /
". . . Talking. . ."
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Chapter 10
Inuyasha sat beside his brother's bed looking at the outward appearances of Tatsuyu and Sesshomaru. They looked awful. Their skin was pale and clammy, their faces showing immense pain. Their breathing finally went back to normal, but something was bothering him.
He was still contemplating on calling the doctor for Tatsuyu. He knew Sesshomaru just needed his medication and some rest and he'll be okay. The doctor told him all the time. Inuyasha knew the procedure as if it was sketched on his brain. However, Inuyasha didn't know what was going on with Tatsuyu. . . and he didn't know where she got that cut on her stomach from.
He didn't mean to see it. While he was trying to get her off of Sesshomaru so he could breathe, her shirt lifted to show bandages stained crimson.
He ran a hand through his hair. This was becoming a little too complicated for him. Tatsuyu was hiding something from both of them, but he couldn't figure out what it was. Inuyasha leaned back in the chair and closed his eyes.
"Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha looked over to see Shippo poking his head into the door, his face a mask of worry. Inuyasha smiled and beckoned him to come in. "Hey squirt. You need something?"
Shippo walked in cautiously and looked at his sister's unconscious form, as if trying to make sure she wouldn't wake up. When he seemed satisfied, he turned back to Inuyasha and said, "I-I need to tell you something. Tatsuyu made me promise not to tell you but. . . but I think for her own safety I should tell you."
Inuyasha raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about, Shippo?"
Shippo wrung his hands together; "You know that cut across her stomach?"
"Yeah, do you know where she got it?"
Shippo hung his head. He was silent for a long time and Inuyasha thought he was going to back out. Inuyasha said, "Remember Shippo, you're telling me because you love her and want to protect her. Now who did this to her?"
Shippo took a deep breath and whispered, "My dad."
Inuyasha's eyes widened in shock. Their father did this to her?!
"Shippo, are you absolutely sure about this?" Shippo merely nodded. Inuyasha continued, "Do you know how long this has been happening?"
"I, uh, only found out today. I know it's been going on for a long time though." Shippo replied. "She didn't tell me for my own safety. She thought our father would turn on me next."
Inuyasha leaned back again. Tatsuyu was abused? Why hasn't she said anything before? How didn't he notice anything wrong? His eyes widened in recognition. All the signs were there! The quick excuses for any injuries to herself, always looking to see if her father is home before she got out of the car, always hating to go home. Why didn't he see it sooner!?
"Shippo, do you know why he does this to her?"
Shippo just shook his head and Inuyasha hung his. He had to do something, and fast before something terrible happened.
There was a knock on the door. Heaving himself out of the chair he started to walk out the bedroom when Shippo's voice stopped him.
"Inuyasha. Don't tell anyone else just yet. Just keep this between the four of us. You can tell Sesshomaru later."
"Agreed. Call me if they wake up, 'kay?"
Shippo nodded and Inuyasha made his way downstairs. Making sure he looked a little bit civilized in the hallway mirror, he opened the door to be greeted by Antonio and Kagome.
"Hola Inuyasha! How ya doing?" shouted Antonio who grabbed Inuyasha in a giant hug.
"I'd be better if you'd let me breathe!" gasped Inuyasha. Antonio laughed and let go of him. Inuyasha caught his breath and turned his gaze to his girlfriend. "Hey Kagome."
Kagome smiled and gave her boyfriend a chaste kiss. "Hey Inuyasha." She looked over Inuyasha carefully. "Is everything okay?"
Inuyasha sighed and brought Kagome into a hug, as if to find comfort. "No, Kagome, things aren't all okay." He looked into her face. "Sesshomaru had another seizure today." He said his voice low.
Kagome gasped and her eyes shined with worry, "Oh God! Was it bad?!"
He looked up stairs. After a few seconds he said, "It was bad. He was in his room with the door closed and locked. Tatsuyu was in there too -"
"Tatsuyu's here too?!"
Inuyasha held up a hand, "Please, let me finish. Earlier today we've been getting strange phone calls from someone," he gritted his teeth in anger, "Somehow they knew about our mother's death and were taunting Sesshomaru with it!"
[1] "¡Usted es grave?!" Antonio shouted. In frustration he turned around and slammed his fist against the door. Oh he knew; he knew everything that happened about that one day. He was the only one Sesshomaru told. Antonio growled, [2] "¡Eso jodiendo bastardo!"
Inuyasha and Kagome left him alone. You knew when Antonio was mad when he started talking in his own language with that certain tone, the tone that told you that if you went anywhere near him he would rip your head off.
Kagome scooted closer to Inuyasha, "Koi, w-what happened to Tatsuyu? I can tell something happened."
Inuyasha leaned against the wall. "After the a certain call, Sesshomaru was so badly shaken he ran upstairs and locked himself in his room. I thought calling Tatsuyu would help settle him down before anything happened. Well, it happened anyway and. . . something happened to Tatsuyu."
"What?" whispered Tony.
Inuyasha fell to the floor, Kagome and Antonio followed; no one really had the strength to walk anywhere. Inuyasha spoke, "I don't know how to explain it. When I was able to get the door open Sesshomaru was already unconscious. But Tatsuyu looked disoriented, like something was in front of her that only she could see."
Antonio spoke up, "Where are they now?"
"Up in Sesshomaru's room with Shippo."
As soon as he said that said boy came running out of the room shouting, "He's up! Sesshomaru has finally woken up!"
As quick as lighting the trio where up the stairs.
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Sesshomaru opened heavy eyelids to see Antonio, Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo in the room looking at him. Turning his head he saw Tatsuyu asleep next to him, her face tense. He frowned and looked at the others.
"How do you feel buddy?" said Tony, concerned.
Sesshomaru put his hand over his eyes and mumbled, "Like shit. Inuyasha, can I get some water?"
Inuyasha nodded and left the room. Kagome spoke up, "Do you think you can sit up?"
Sesshomaru slowly leaned up, his head swimming. When he was in a sitting position he swung his legs over the bed and stood. On shaky legs he made his way over to the windowsill. Leaning against the sill for support, he lowered himself on the seat, his face against the cold glass.
"Sesshomaru?" asked Kagome uncertainly.
She received no reply.
Just as she was about to step forward, Shippo beat her to it and crawled on the sill next to him. Sesshomaru tilted his head a little bit to look at the young boy. Shippo smiled and crawled into his lap, Sesshomaru's arms coming around his small body. They stayed like that for a while.
Inuyasha walked in, placed the glass of water next to his brother, and went to check on Tatsuyu.
Sesshomaru looked up and asked in a shaky voice, "How is she Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha shrugged, "I'm not completely sure. When I got into the room she was on the verge of collapse, however, it did seem like she was hallucinating." Sesshomaru's arms tightened around Shippo.
"S-she must have. . . must have seen something?"
"What are you talking about?" piped up Kagome.
He seemed to lose his voice to Shippo talked for him, "Sometimes people can't control their thoughts. Sometimes they are so animated Tatsuyu can pick them up on accident. That happens when I get nightmares, she is actually IN the nightmare you can say. So when Sesshomaru had his seizure she must have seen something. . ." He looked up at Sesshomaru and he nodded, "she saw so many things and it was too much for her to take. Not only does she see the thoughts, but also she can feel the emotions, the pain, and can hear everything as if it was really she."
Sesshomaru looked away as if guilty and Kagome gaped. Antonio seemed perplexed by the whole thing, "Shippo, can this damage her in any way? I mean, like damage her brain or something?"
Shippo shrugged, "Nothing this big has ever happened before. She rarely uses her ability at home, only between her and I like a game of some sort." His brow furrowed in concentration, "Come to think of it she never uses it around our father."
"Why not?" asked Inuyasha.
Shippo shrugged again and the room was engulfed in an eerie silence. There was something ominous in the air. No one knew where but it radiated through the room like heat from a flame. It was uncomfortable and made everyone restless.
". . .No. . . go away."
Everyone's attention turned to Tatsuyu who started to stir. She was mumbling and moving around on the bed, as if trying to elude someone. "Go away. . . he'll kill you. . ."
Suddenly she started thrashing and kicking, screaming things incoherently yet some of it spoken clearly, "He'll kill you! Stay back or father will kill you!"
Everyone stared in horror. Father!? Sesshomaru looked the worst.
*~*~*~*(Tatsuyu's mind)*~*~*~*
She was running through the darkness, her shoes making a soft pattering sound on the concrete floor. The air around her was cold and dreary, as if inside a tombstone of an ancient being. Her breathing was ragged and her lungs were on fire.
Tatsuyu could see her breath as she ran from something, what it was she didn't know. She always ran from it when in her dreams. Something told her that if she didn't she would be hurt. Not hurt by the feeling, or whatever you want to call it, but hurt by her father.
She fell to her knees. She just couldn't run anymore. All her energy was spent. Yet she could feel the thing coming closer. Tatsuyu looked behind her and clutched her chest.
/ Tatsuyu. . . /
Tatsuyu's eyes widened. How did it know her name?! In a shaky voice she shouted, "Who are you?! What do you want?!" She received no reply at first so she shouted again, "Who are you?!"
/ . . . I AM you. I want to help you. . . /
Tatsuyu could hear the voice in her head, calm and soothing. It reminded her of her mother and she got tears in her eyes. Closing her eyes she whispered, "You can't help me. He'll hurt you like he does me."
/ Please Tatsuyu; let me help you. He can't hurt me. . ./
"But he can! He can hurt anyone he wants to!" shouted Tatsuyu whose hands were clinging to her chest again. "Go away before father kills you!"
/ Tatsuyu! / The voice seemed urgent. / You're father can't hurt me. Nor can he hurt you if you don't let him /
Tatsuyu had tears streaming down her face as she whispered again, "How can you be certain?"
A warm feeling engulfed her body as the voice spoke again, / because I am you remember? If you let me free I can help you /
Tatsuyu shuddered and curled up on the floor and closed her eyes. She's heard this voice before, and every time she did her father would beat her so she pushed it to the back of her head. But something this time told her she would be okay to embrace the voice. She wanted help, she wanted a protector, and maybe this voice could be it.
Something was picking Tatsuyu up. Reflexively, she curled up into a tighter ball. However she began to relax when she was encircled in two giant arms. Yet they didn't feel like human arms. They felt like some sort of soft rubber, smooth and warm to the touch.
Looking up Tatsuyu gasped as her eyes gazed into the face of the most magnificent creature she had ever seen. Two crystal blue eyes stared back at her, their gaze loving and unwavering. The creatures white face was as white as snow and on each side of its face were fans of skin that were tainted a light blue. Long white teeth poked through its long snout as it observed the young woman in its arms.
Tatsuyu looked over to see the creature sitting on powerful haunches, its tail lightly swinging back and forth on the floor. Its wings were extended behind the creature's back, a blue color tinting the insides.
Yes, holding her in a warm embrace was a great white dragon.
The dragon seemed to smile as Tatsuyu heard its voice in her head, / Never be afraid to call upon me when you are in need of help. That's why I am here. As I was for your mother /
Tatsuyu's eyes widened as the dragon continued / Now wake up and see the face of your lover. You have him scared /
Tatsuyu nodded her head and embraced the dragon. "What's your name my dragon?" she whispered.
/ Kyuusaisha, my name is Kyuusaisha /
Tatsuyu smiled and she felt herself being lifted up into the clouds, finally opening her eyes to notice she was in the embrace of Sesshomaru.
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Sesshomaru smiled at Tatsuyu and moved the hair away from her eyes, "Well good morning."
Tatsuyu smiled and ran her hand through his tangled hair, "Hello, koi. Are you feeling alright?"
Sesshomaru sighed and said, "Maybe I should be asking you that question. How's your head?"
She inhaled deeply and wrapped her arms around Sesshomaru, "A slight headache, nothing more." She looked at Sesshomaru, "Listen, Sesshomaru, I- I'm sorry about what happened to your mother."
Sesshomaru closed his eyes and leaned his forehead against hers, "It's alright, baby. It's over now. Now would you. . ."
He was cut off in mid sentence when Shippo came barging in the room with the gang behind him. "Big Sis! Are you all right?! Do you need anything?!"
Shippo bounded on the bed and wrapped his arms around Tatsuyu's neck, making her fall over. Since she still held Sesshomaru the three landed in a tangle, and everyone laughed. When she was able to untangle herself from the two boys she sat up and said, "I'm fine Shippo. But I am a little hungry." She looked at Sesshomaru who nodded.
"Good!" Said Inuyasha clapping his hands, "How about some Chinese for dinner? Maybe with a little ramen on the side!"
"Inuyasha! You and your ramen!" Shouted Kagome with laughter in her eyes.
Tatsuyu finally said something, "Maybe we should call Sango and Miroku and see if they want to join us?"
Kagome said, "Nah, those two went to the movies so they already have plans."
"In that case I get the fortune cookies!" Piped up Antonio who had his hands in the air. Everyone laughed and walked out of the room, leaving Sesshomaru and Tatsuyu sitting on the bed.
The two were quiet for some time until Sesshomaru spoke up. "So Tatsuyu, who were you yelling at to go away?"
She quickly looked over towards her lover and smiled, "Just. . . just someone who I was afraid to get close to." She looked serious then, "You also probably want to know why I was thinking of my father?"
Sesshomaru only nodded his head and she sighed, "Well, I'll tell you everything after dinner, okay? I'm too hungry to talk about anything right now."
Sesshomaru nodded again and stood up, taking Tatsuyu's hand in his. Together they walked down the steps. He spoke up again, "One more question."
"Hmmm?"
"Who's Kyuusaisha?"
Tatsuyu smiled and said, "She's my savior."
Sesshomaru just shrugged his shoulders and led her to the kitchen where they could hear Inuyasha and Antonio arguing on what to order.
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Sesshomaru's father paced back and forth in the hotel room with Naraku calmly sitting at the table in the corner of the room. Finally he looked over at the black haired man and said, "I still don't get why I have to wait AFTER the race is over to go claim my son again."
Naraku folded his hands together and said, "Because my good man, the most fun part of this all is being able to break them and torture them before we get what we want. You see, once your son wins the competition he'll completely forget about you. Then, when you appear on his doorstep, he'll be so surprised he won't know what to do. So you see," Naraku held a hand out, "It'll be better for you to do whatever you want with him."
Sesshomaru's father smiled a sadistic grin and said, "Ah, I see. Have him so unbalanced I'll be able to do anything without hardly any struggle. Naraku, I love the way you think!"
Naraku smiled and asked, "However why do you only go after Sesshomaru and not Inuyasha?"
The man looked at him and said, "Inuyasha is nice I'll give him that. But Sesshomaru's body is much more desirable. Besides, I'd rather hear Sesshomaru scream then Inuyasha." He let out a low laugh.
Naraku cocked his head and smiled, "Then I guess we are more alike then I thought."
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Uh oh! Now what is Naraku up to?! Not only Tatsuyu but also Sesshomaru?! Man I just can't give the boy a break now can I?! Aw well, more drama for me then!!!
Anyway. . . chapter ten done, hope ya like, R&R please and thank you, and stay tuned for another chapter to Take Flight My Dragon!
If you're wondering what Antonio was yelling in Spanish, here's what he was saying:
[1] ¡Usted es grave: Are you serious?!
[2] ¡Eso jodiendo bastardo: That fucking bastard!
Also, as you've probably noticed, Sesshomaru's father doesn't have a name. I can't think of a good one for him! _ ACK!! You guys have any ideas? If you do I would much appreciate it! Just tell me in the review! See ya later!
Ja ne!
Anyway. . . sorry it's been like a month since I've last updated. First off I had to study for exams because I didn't want to fail, especially Biology, which I didn't! YAY! Then after that I got sick and when I'm sick I can't write. Writer's block sort of played a role too. But on a happier note chapter ten is finally up so yay!
Okay, in this chapter you're going to learn a little more about Tatsuyu's powers and why she gets beaten up, but not in great detail. That's for later in the story. Also you learn more about Naraku's plans. GRRR I dun like him! Actually I do but only a villain in Inuyasha.
Now that that's over with, on with the story!!
(Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, never have. I do own Antonio, Tatsuyu, and Sesshomaru's father character. That's it.)
/ Someone's thoughts /
". . . Talking. . ."
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Chapter 10
Inuyasha sat beside his brother's bed looking at the outward appearances of Tatsuyu and Sesshomaru. They looked awful. Their skin was pale and clammy, their faces showing immense pain. Their breathing finally went back to normal, but something was bothering him.
He was still contemplating on calling the doctor for Tatsuyu. He knew Sesshomaru just needed his medication and some rest and he'll be okay. The doctor told him all the time. Inuyasha knew the procedure as if it was sketched on his brain. However, Inuyasha didn't know what was going on with Tatsuyu. . . and he didn't know where she got that cut on her stomach from.
He didn't mean to see it. While he was trying to get her off of Sesshomaru so he could breathe, her shirt lifted to show bandages stained crimson.
He ran a hand through his hair. This was becoming a little too complicated for him. Tatsuyu was hiding something from both of them, but he couldn't figure out what it was. Inuyasha leaned back in the chair and closed his eyes.
"Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha looked over to see Shippo poking his head into the door, his face a mask of worry. Inuyasha smiled and beckoned him to come in. "Hey squirt. You need something?"
Shippo walked in cautiously and looked at his sister's unconscious form, as if trying to make sure she wouldn't wake up. When he seemed satisfied, he turned back to Inuyasha and said, "I-I need to tell you something. Tatsuyu made me promise not to tell you but. . . but I think for her own safety I should tell you."
Inuyasha raised an eyebrow. "What are you talking about, Shippo?"
Shippo wrung his hands together; "You know that cut across her stomach?"
"Yeah, do you know where she got it?"
Shippo hung his head. He was silent for a long time and Inuyasha thought he was going to back out. Inuyasha said, "Remember Shippo, you're telling me because you love her and want to protect her. Now who did this to her?"
Shippo took a deep breath and whispered, "My dad."
Inuyasha's eyes widened in shock. Their father did this to her?!
"Shippo, are you absolutely sure about this?" Shippo merely nodded. Inuyasha continued, "Do you know how long this has been happening?"
"I, uh, only found out today. I know it's been going on for a long time though." Shippo replied. "She didn't tell me for my own safety. She thought our father would turn on me next."
Inuyasha leaned back again. Tatsuyu was abused? Why hasn't she said anything before? How didn't he notice anything wrong? His eyes widened in recognition. All the signs were there! The quick excuses for any injuries to herself, always looking to see if her father is home before she got out of the car, always hating to go home. Why didn't he see it sooner!?
"Shippo, do you know why he does this to her?"
Shippo just shook his head and Inuyasha hung his. He had to do something, and fast before something terrible happened.
There was a knock on the door. Heaving himself out of the chair he started to walk out the bedroom when Shippo's voice stopped him.
"Inuyasha. Don't tell anyone else just yet. Just keep this between the four of us. You can tell Sesshomaru later."
"Agreed. Call me if they wake up, 'kay?"
Shippo nodded and Inuyasha made his way downstairs. Making sure he looked a little bit civilized in the hallway mirror, he opened the door to be greeted by Antonio and Kagome.
"Hola Inuyasha! How ya doing?" shouted Antonio who grabbed Inuyasha in a giant hug.
"I'd be better if you'd let me breathe!" gasped Inuyasha. Antonio laughed and let go of him. Inuyasha caught his breath and turned his gaze to his girlfriend. "Hey Kagome."
Kagome smiled and gave her boyfriend a chaste kiss. "Hey Inuyasha." She looked over Inuyasha carefully. "Is everything okay?"
Inuyasha sighed and brought Kagome into a hug, as if to find comfort. "No, Kagome, things aren't all okay." He looked into her face. "Sesshomaru had another seizure today." He said his voice low.
Kagome gasped and her eyes shined with worry, "Oh God! Was it bad?!"
He looked up stairs. After a few seconds he said, "It was bad. He was in his room with the door closed and locked. Tatsuyu was in there too -"
"Tatsuyu's here too?!"
Inuyasha held up a hand, "Please, let me finish. Earlier today we've been getting strange phone calls from someone," he gritted his teeth in anger, "Somehow they knew about our mother's death and were taunting Sesshomaru with it!"
[1] "¡Usted es grave?!" Antonio shouted. In frustration he turned around and slammed his fist against the door. Oh he knew; he knew everything that happened about that one day. He was the only one Sesshomaru told. Antonio growled, [2] "¡Eso jodiendo bastardo!"
Inuyasha and Kagome left him alone. You knew when Antonio was mad when he started talking in his own language with that certain tone, the tone that told you that if you went anywhere near him he would rip your head off.
Kagome scooted closer to Inuyasha, "Koi, w-what happened to Tatsuyu? I can tell something happened."
Inuyasha leaned against the wall. "After the a certain call, Sesshomaru was so badly shaken he ran upstairs and locked himself in his room. I thought calling Tatsuyu would help settle him down before anything happened. Well, it happened anyway and. . . something happened to Tatsuyu."
"What?" whispered Tony.
Inuyasha fell to the floor, Kagome and Antonio followed; no one really had the strength to walk anywhere. Inuyasha spoke, "I don't know how to explain it. When I was able to get the door open Sesshomaru was already unconscious. But Tatsuyu looked disoriented, like something was in front of her that only she could see."
Antonio spoke up, "Where are they now?"
"Up in Sesshomaru's room with Shippo."
As soon as he said that said boy came running out of the room shouting, "He's up! Sesshomaru has finally woken up!"
As quick as lighting the trio where up the stairs.
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Sesshomaru opened heavy eyelids to see Antonio, Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo in the room looking at him. Turning his head he saw Tatsuyu asleep next to him, her face tense. He frowned and looked at the others.
"How do you feel buddy?" said Tony, concerned.
Sesshomaru put his hand over his eyes and mumbled, "Like shit. Inuyasha, can I get some water?"
Inuyasha nodded and left the room. Kagome spoke up, "Do you think you can sit up?"
Sesshomaru slowly leaned up, his head swimming. When he was in a sitting position he swung his legs over the bed and stood. On shaky legs he made his way over to the windowsill. Leaning against the sill for support, he lowered himself on the seat, his face against the cold glass.
"Sesshomaru?" asked Kagome uncertainly.
She received no reply.
Just as she was about to step forward, Shippo beat her to it and crawled on the sill next to him. Sesshomaru tilted his head a little bit to look at the young boy. Shippo smiled and crawled into his lap, Sesshomaru's arms coming around his small body. They stayed like that for a while.
Inuyasha walked in, placed the glass of water next to his brother, and went to check on Tatsuyu.
Sesshomaru looked up and asked in a shaky voice, "How is she Inuyasha?"
Inuyasha shrugged, "I'm not completely sure. When I got into the room she was on the verge of collapse, however, it did seem like she was hallucinating." Sesshomaru's arms tightened around Shippo.
"S-she must have. . . must have seen something?"
"What are you talking about?" piped up Kagome.
He seemed to lose his voice to Shippo talked for him, "Sometimes people can't control their thoughts. Sometimes they are so animated Tatsuyu can pick them up on accident. That happens when I get nightmares, she is actually IN the nightmare you can say. So when Sesshomaru had his seizure she must have seen something. . ." He looked up at Sesshomaru and he nodded, "she saw so many things and it was too much for her to take. Not only does she see the thoughts, but also she can feel the emotions, the pain, and can hear everything as if it was really she."
Sesshomaru looked away as if guilty and Kagome gaped. Antonio seemed perplexed by the whole thing, "Shippo, can this damage her in any way? I mean, like damage her brain or something?"
Shippo shrugged, "Nothing this big has ever happened before. She rarely uses her ability at home, only between her and I like a game of some sort." His brow furrowed in concentration, "Come to think of it she never uses it around our father."
"Why not?" asked Inuyasha.
Shippo shrugged again and the room was engulfed in an eerie silence. There was something ominous in the air. No one knew where but it radiated through the room like heat from a flame. It was uncomfortable and made everyone restless.
". . .No. . . go away."
Everyone's attention turned to Tatsuyu who started to stir. She was mumbling and moving around on the bed, as if trying to elude someone. "Go away. . . he'll kill you. . ."
Suddenly she started thrashing and kicking, screaming things incoherently yet some of it spoken clearly, "He'll kill you! Stay back or father will kill you!"
Everyone stared in horror. Father!? Sesshomaru looked the worst.
*~*~*~*(Tatsuyu's mind)*~*~*~*
She was running through the darkness, her shoes making a soft pattering sound on the concrete floor. The air around her was cold and dreary, as if inside a tombstone of an ancient being. Her breathing was ragged and her lungs were on fire.
Tatsuyu could see her breath as she ran from something, what it was she didn't know. She always ran from it when in her dreams. Something told her that if she didn't she would be hurt. Not hurt by the feeling, or whatever you want to call it, but hurt by her father.
She fell to her knees. She just couldn't run anymore. All her energy was spent. Yet she could feel the thing coming closer. Tatsuyu looked behind her and clutched her chest.
/ Tatsuyu. . . /
Tatsuyu's eyes widened. How did it know her name?! In a shaky voice she shouted, "Who are you?! What do you want?!" She received no reply at first so she shouted again, "Who are you?!"
/ . . . I AM you. I want to help you. . . /
Tatsuyu could hear the voice in her head, calm and soothing. It reminded her of her mother and she got tears in her eyes. Closing her eyes she whispered, "You can't help me. He'll hurt you like he does me."
/ Please Tatsuyu; let me help you. He can't hurt me. . ./
"But he can! He can hurt anyone he wants to!" shouted Tatsuyu whose hands were clinging to her chest again. "Go away before father kills you!"
/ Tatsuyu! / The voice seemed urgent. / You're father can't hurt me. Nor can he hurt you if you don't let him /
Tatsuyu had tears streaming down her face as she whispered again, "How can you be certain?"
A warm feeling engulfed her body as the voice spoke again, / because I am you remember? If you let me free I can help you /
Tatsuyu shuddered and curled up on the floor and closed her eyes. She's heard this voice before, and every time she did her father would beat her so she pushed it to the back of her head. But something this time told her she would be okay to embrace the voice. She wanted help, she wanted a protector, and maybe this voice could be it.
Something was picking Tatsuyu up. Reflexively, she curled up into a tighter ball. However she began to relax when she was encircled in two giant arms. Yet they didn't feel like human arms. They felt like some sort of soft rubber, smooth and warm to the touch.
Looking up Tatsuyu gasped as her eyes gazed into the face of the most magnificent creature she had ever seen. Two crystal blue eyes stared back at her, their gaze loving and unwavering. The creatures white face was as white as snow and on each side of its face were fans of skin that were tainted a light blue. Long white teeth poked through its long snout as it observed the young woman in its arms.
Tatsuyu looked over to see the creature sitting on powerful haunches, its tail lightly swinging back and forth on the floor. Its wings were extended behind the creature's back, a blue color tinting the insides.
Yes, holding her in a warm embrace was a great white dragon.
The dragon seemed to smile as Tatsuyu heard its voice in her head, / Never be afraid to call upon me when you are in need of help. That's why I am here. As I was for your mother /
Tatsuyu's eyes widened as the dragon continued / Now wake up and see the face of your lover. You have him scared /
Tatsuyu nodded her head and embraced the dragon. "What's your name my dragon?" she whispered.
/ Kyuusaisha, my name is Kyuusaisha /
Tatsuyu smiled and she felt herself being lifted up into the clouds, finally opening her eyes to notice she was in the embrace of Sesshomaru.
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Sesshomaru smiled at Tatsuyu and moved the hair away from her eyes, "Well good morning."
Tatsuyu smiled and ran her hand through his tangled hair, "Hello, koi. Are you feeling alright?"
Sesshomaru sighed and said, "Maybe I should be asking you that question. How's your head?"
She inhaled deeply and wrapped her arms around Sesshomaru, "A slight headache, nothing more." She looked at Sesshomaru, "Listen, Sesshomaru, I- I'm sorry about what happened to your mother."
Sesshomaru closed his eyes and leaned his forehead against hers, "It's alright, baby. It's over now. Now would you. . ."
He was cut off in mid sentence when Shippo came barging in the room with the gang behind him. "Big Sis! Are you all right?! Do you need anything?!"
Shippo bounded on the bed and wrapped his arms around Tatsuyu's neck, making her fall over. Since she still held Sesshomaru the three landed in a tangle, and everyone laughed. When she was able to untangle herself from the two boys she sat up and said, "I'm fine Shippo. But I am a little hungry." She looked at Sesshomaru who nodded.
"Good!" Said Inuyasha clapping his hands, "How about some Chinese for dinner? Maybe with a little ramen on the side!"
"Inuyasha! You and your ramen!" Shouted Kagome with laughter in her eyes.
Tatsuyu finally said something, "Maybe we should call Sango and Miroku and see if they want to join us?"
Kagome said, "Nah, those two went to the movies so they already have plans."
"In that case I get the fortune cookies!" Piped up Antonio who had his hands in the air. Everyone laughed and walked out of the room, leaving Sesshomaru and Tatsuyu sitting on the bed.
The two were quiet for some time until Sesshomaru spoke up. "So Tatsuyu, who were you yelling at to go away?"
She quickly looked over towards her lover and smiled, "Just. . . just someone who I was afraid to get close to." She looked serious then, "You also probably want to know why I was thinking of my father?"
Sesshomaru only nodded his head and she sighed, "Well, I'll tell you everything after dinner, okay? I'm too hungry to talk about anything right now."
Sesshomaru nodded again and stood up, taking Tatsuyu's hand in his. Together they walked down the steps. He spoke up again, "One more question."
"Hmmm?"
"Who's Kyuusaisha?"
Tatsuyu smiled and said, "She's my savior."
Sesshomaru just shrugged his shoulders and led her to the kitchen where they could hear Inuyasha and Antonio arguing on what to order.
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Sesshomaru's father paced back and forth in the hotel room with Naraku calmly sitting at the table in the corner of the room. Finally he looked over at the black haired man and said, "I still don't get why I have to wait AFTER the race is over to go claim my son again."
Naraku folded his hands together and said, "Because my good man, the most fun part of this all is being able to break them and torture them before we get what we want. You see, once your son wins the competition he'll completely forget about you. Then, when you appear on his doorstep, he'll be so surprised he won't know what to do. So you see," Naraku held a hand out, "It'll be better for you to do whatever you want with him."
Sesshomaru's father smiled a sadistic grin and said, "Ah, I see. Have him so unbalanced I'll be able to do anything without hardly any struggle. Naraku, I love the way you think!"
Naraku smiled and asked, "However why do you only go after Sesshomaru and not Inuyasha?"
The man looked at him and said, "Inuyasha is nice I'll give him that. But Sesshomaru's body is much more desirable. Besides, I'd rather hear Sesshomaru scream then Inuyasha." He let out a low laugh.
Naraku cocked his head and smiled, "Then I guess we are more alike then I thought."
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Uh oh! Now what is Naraku up to?! Not only Tatsuyu but also Sesshomaru?! Man I just can't give the boy a break now can I?! Aw well, more drama for me then!!!
Anyway. . . chapter ten done, hope ya like, R&R please and thank you, and stay tuned for another chapter to Take Flight My Dragon!
If you're wondering what Antonio was yelling in Spanish, here's what he was saying:
[1] ¡Usted es grave: Are you serious?!
[2] ¡Eso jodiendo bastardo: That fucking bastard!
Also, as you've probably noticed, Sesshomaru's father doesn't have a name. I can't think of a good one for him! _ ACK!! You guys have any ideas? If you do I would much appreciate it! Just tell me in the review! See ya later!
Ja ne!