Well, this chapter is the beginning of a lot less action, but I am
introducing one of my favorite characters this chapter (No, he is not an
OC). I'm changing him slightly, but he will of course follow the series...
And I'm only changing him because that was the only way I could think to
bring him into this story, you'll see what I'm talking about.
The major action might pick up against in 2-3 chapters, but no less, I'm aiming for three. Also note, by the time those chapters are up, I do intend for nearly a year to go by, so these chapters might be a little long.
Though, there might be one fight this chapter, but it wouldn't be huge.
Goldenmoonlight- Err.... I think you mean Snake... unless Kaze did something outside the fanfic and got himself violently killed. o.o
***Chapter 12***
Everyone looked at the body, aside from Sesshoumaru and Enfer.
"I-it's finally over?" Sango asked, to her it seemed too good to be true. "Yea, looks that way," Inuyasha said. "Weak bastard," He added. "I can't help feel there is something that will linger because of this... with Snake gone, and Naraku... err... weakened... there is a large power vacuum to be filled..." Kagome said. "I agree, but for now... we can rest," Miroku said.
Lagarto and Tyrann watched from the trees as Kikyo calmly passed them. "No WAY!" Tyrann said. "This is bullshit, we have to get out of here and warn Master Touken, he was expecting Snake to win, and he won't know what's happened for months!" Lagarto said.
Kagome walked over to Sesshoumaru. "Thank you for helping us," She said smiling. "I did not do this for you, he wronged me, and I took my revenge," The emotionless Western Lord said. "Don't bother giving HIM thanks Kagome, he's too much of a prick to accept it," Inuyasha shouted.
Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes on Inuyasha. "I did this for my mate, and myself," Sesshoumaru spat. "Not you, or your pathetic human and youkai friends," He sneered.
"Hey, who are you calling pathetic? How dare you speak to me or my Kagome that way!" Kouga shouted. "Do you want to attack me little wolf?" Sesshoumaru asked. Enfer, using his left hand to hold his wound, held his Konki Ken ready to fight.
Kouga felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to see Kouken. "Not now," The detachment said.
Sesshoumaru walked over to Sango and looked down at her. "I will be back to see the pup," He said in a straight forward manor. "Enfer!" He turned to the French Demon. "We leave, now," He ordered.
"Feh, let the bastard leave," Inuyasha spat. "Not like he did much anyway," Inuyasha said. "Inuyasha, sit," *Thump*
"Lady Kikyo is gone it would seem," Kouken said looking at where she was. "Let her go, she is still pained from Inuyasha I can only assume, if anything I think she was protecting the village from Snake," Miroku said.
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Kaze crawled with all his might to get outside as it started to rain, he had to get away from Rin before she tried to dress him up again.
He walked back in, and that should tell you what happened, as he was actually walking.
He stopped in front of Jaken. "Where is Kagura?" He asked. "Lady Kagura is enjoying a bath right now, and does not wish to be disturbed," Jaken explained.
"Yea, ok, whatever... wait a second 'Lady' Kagura?" Kaze asked. "She was mated with Sesshoumaru last night, the scent I detected from her proves it, as well as Lord Sesshoumaru's words," Jaken said. "Huh, well that's cool," Kaze said and walked past him. "Where are you going?" Jaken asked. "The boss ain't here, I'm gonna patrol," Kaze stated.
"You can't do that!" Jaken shouted. "Why not?" Kaze asked. "Because that is Lord Sesshoumaru's job!" Jaken snarled. "No mere guard can do his job!" He added. "Good, I'm not a guard," And with that, Kaze was gone.
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Later that day
Sesshoumaru arrived at his castle with Enfer behind him, Enfer's wound had already healed. As soon as they got past the gate Enfer was tackled by his mate 'Kari'.
"Woman! Not now, I have to, aagggh! My lord help me!" Enfer shouted as she started to drag him away. "You're going to meet my parents right now; they've been dying to meet you all day!" She said dragging him by his left leg.
He dug his sword into the ground but it was no use as he was slowly pulled away. Sesshoumaru gave a sad glance before entering his castle.
Sesshoumaru made it to his room, and saw Jaken waiting outside the door. "My lord, Lady Kagura has bathed, received new clothing, and ate, she is currently in her room," Jaken said. "Her room?" The Lord asked.
"Y-Yes my lord, this lowly Jaken did as you asked, she refused to leave that room," Jaken said. "Indeed," Sesshoumaru said.
"Also, Kaze is patrolling, I tried to stop him but to no avail," Jaken said. Sesshoumaru just glanced at Jaken one more time and moved down the hall.
"Sesshoumaru!" Rin said excitedly and hugged his leg. He smiled and rubbed her head, then moved down the hall and made his way towards the guest rooms.
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"I told you! I am only interested in Kagome! GET THAT IN YOUR HEAD!" Kouga shouted at Ayame, she had once again followed him.
"Hey wolf, Kagome is mine, piss off," Inuyasha said. "Fuck you dog shit! How many times do I end up saving her?! She SHOULD be with me," Kouga snapped. "Everyone shut up! This is a time to be content, just for today if that! I want Sango to be happy!" Miroku snapped.
Kouga and Inuyasha stared at him a moment and then nodded there heads. Miroku sat down beside Sango who was very surprised.
The group was around a camp fire they had made outside the village, so they could be with themselves.
Ayame looked to be on the verge of tears this time and ran off. Kouga looked like he was about to follow and then stopped. "Aren't you going to follow?" Shippou asked. "Why should I?" Was Kouga's response to Shippou.
"You're just being an asshole Kouga, that woman loves you so much," Kagome said. "No she doesn't! That's the thing, she just wants to be with me, but she doesn't know shit about me!" Kouga snapped. Everyone fell silent as they watched the fire crackle.
It was then that everyone noticed Miroku and Sango had fallen asleep, Sango lying against Miroku, and he rested his head on top of hers. "Wow," Inuyasha said in a slight bit of awe.
He then saw Kagome was resting against him and smirked at Kouga, the wolf turned away with a growl.
Shippou snuggled up against Kagome and fell asleep, making Inuyasha feel awkward.
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Sesshoumaru walked into Kagura's room. "Why have you yet to move to my room?" He asked. "I wanted to bug you," Kagura replied casually.
"Well, now that your finished bugging me can we leave for my room?" Sesshoumaru asked. "Hmmm... maybe," She said. "Maybe meaning, right now," Sesshoumaru said, his voice starting to get annoyed.
"You don't own me Sesshoumaru, I can sleep in any room I damn well please," She said crossing her arms.
Sesshoumaru then realized what she was doing. She wanted freedom, and didn't want to be controlled.
"I will not control you Kagura, I only ask that you leave this room and take up residence in mine, it is more appropriate that way," He said calmly. Kagura nodded with a smirk on her face and walked out.
Sesshoumaru followed, mentally he was laughing, this was going to be very fun, having a mate who actually stood up to him.
Once back to there room, Sesshoumaru smirked as he grabbed Kagura's shoulders and she yelped, with that the two where quickly on his bed.
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The next morning-
Ayame was still crying slightly, Kouga would never love her, all he cared about was that human girl. She just continued down the path heading towards the northern lands, she didn't want to see Kouga's face for a long time, a VERY long time...
She stopped when she bumped into something and fell down. She hadn't been looking ahead or even using her senses, being far too in depth in her own self pity. She looked up.
"Hey, youkai, you alright?" The man asked. "Yes... I'm fine," She said, still trying to hold back tears.
"Since when do youkai cry?" He asked. "Screw you! I can cry if I want!" She snapped. "Heh, whatever," He said and started walking forward. She glared at him a moment. "If I were you, I would just be strong and stop crying, fix your problem, just like I'm going to fix mine," He shouted.
Ayame got up and nodded, even though he wasn't looking. She started back down the road.
"You following me bitch?" He said turning his head. "No, I'm going to go fix my problem," She said. "That's the spirit, seem to be going the same direction," He said. "Yea," She replied.
A few moments later he spoke up. "What's your name anyway?" He asked. "Ayame," She said. "Bankotsu, nice to meet you,"
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Sango yawned as she awakened. She turned her head to see the sleeping monk, they had slept sitting up. She looked past the dead fire to see everyone had. She smiled a moment and then felt it. She got up running to a nearby bush and gave it a taste of last nights dinner. "Damn brat," She muttered as she continued with her morning sickness.
Miroku was awakened by this and frowned. "Are you alright?" He asked. "Oh I'm just fine," She said bitterly.
The sound woke Kouga and Inuyasha as well, Kagome just mumbled and fell back asleep on Inuyasha.
"Wolf, go help them, Kagome is still using me as a pillow," He said. Kouga knew damn well that statement was said to make him even angrier, but right now he wasn't in the mood for it.
"Ugh... I'm going to be miserable," Sango said sadly. "No Sango, everything will be fine, I'm with you remember?" Miroku said with a smile. She nodded and took his hand. Kouga stood back awkwardly.
"Don't worry, once we get through this, I'll be his father, then you can bear as many children as you want from me, you don't even have to bear any," Miroku said with a reassuring smile. 'These two make me sick,' Kouga thought. 'He really knows how to talk to Sango eh?' Inuyasha thought.
"Hey, dog shit, hand over my Kagome I'm leaving," Kouga stated. "No, she's mine, find your own mate," Inuyasha snapped, but then stopped when Kagome mumbled something in her sleep.
"Whatever," Kouga said turning his head and crossing his arms.
Inuyasha picked Kagome up and walked towards the village to let her sleep somewhere more proper, and Kouga stood back with an angry look on his face.
Shippou looked at Kouga and tugged on his leg. "You better give up and find someone else, you're fighting a lost battle, you'd have more luck with anyone but her," Shippou explained.
"Shut up!" Kouga snapped and punched Shippou on the head, Shippou proceeded to cry. Sango and Miroku glared at him a moment and he turned away.
Kouken came out from the village. "Shippou? Hey why are you crying little guy?" He asked with his casual happy smile. "Kouga hit me!" Shippou wailed. "He hit you eh?" Kouken said.
Kouga stood there with his arms crossed. He felt a tap out his shoulder. "What?" He asked as he turned around, only to see Kouken standing there, and a moment later, a fist, then everything went black.
"Bastard, hitting little kids," Kouken snapped at the unconscious Kouga. "Inuyasha does it all the time though," Sango said. "Is that true Ship?" He asked the little fox, who nodded.
The dog youkai was on his way back. "Hey Inuyasha!" Kouken said walking towards him. "Huh?" Inuyasha said turning to him, and like Kouga, just saw a fist.
"They are not going to be happy when they come too," Miroku muttered.
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Sesshoumaru's eyes opened slowly and he sat up, he looked down at his sleeping mate and decided to stay in bed, after all, he was fairly certain she would yell at him if he did not.
Kaze walked through the front gate of the fort, completely fine, but blood splattered on his cloths. "I need some sleep," He muttered.
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Bankotsu woke up, and glanced over to his traveling companion. "Girl, Ayame, wake up," He said. Her eyes opened slowly and she got to her feet. "C'mon," He said already starting to walk, his huge weapon resting against his shoulder.
"So, why are you out for revenge?" She asked. "Someone killed my brothers and m- nearly killed me," He said. "Oh," She replied. "Yourself?" He asked. "I just wanna tell someone who I've done so much for he can stuff it," She said.
Bankotsu smirked and nodded. "Funny we're on the same road huh?" He said. "Yea," She replied.
"Miss your friends?" She asked finally. "Not a few of them, but some," Bankotsu said in disconcert. "I only wish they had been given the second... heh... third chance I was given," He said calmly.
With that, the pair continued on, Ayame didn't really know what to say, she could have sped ahead and been there by now, but she felt comfort in talking to this man. Spite how he acted, she could tell inside something had wounded him deeply.
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About an hour later
Kouken lay beaten on the ground, for the first time in a long time Kouga and Inuyasha worked together without complaint.
Kagome ran towards Inuyasha. "Three shards are on the way!" She announced. Inuyasha grabbed his sword and Kouga turned with a smirk on his face. "Three more shards for me," Kouga said. "In your dreams," Inuyasha spat.
Inuyasha and Kouga looked forward with anticipation.
"Hey Ayame, are you going to this village or something?" Bankotsu asked. "Ummm... yes?" She replied unsure. "Stay back, I'll be done in a minute," Bankotsu said in a low deadly voice. She didn't understand and saw him jump forward.
Ayame watched him move forward, she immediately knew, it somehow involved Kouga or Inuyasha and followed.
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Inuyasha braced himself for what might come, from the trees a red wave of power shot out. He and Kouga dodged as it exploded in front of them. Bankotsu rushed out, weapon drawn.
"No way," Everyone said in unison at the sight of Bankotsu.
"What's wrong surprised to see me?" Bankotsu said, an evil look coming across his face.
"But how? You're shards where taken, and then you were devoured by Naraku's stomach into that weird white part of him that he left that was mainly his human heart," Miroku said.
"I did die again... and my bones were absorbed into that mindless mass below," Bankotsu said. "But I conquered it, through my will, after everything had collapsed on it, after weeks of my consciousness floating in that mass, along with that foolish old thief, I live again... I bet you all just want to know how badly don't you?" Bankotsu said.
"I willed myself to live, I gathered the remains of my body side of that mass, it was not just the human heart of Naraku, he had to expel many youkai to get that out of him," Bankotsu explained.
"Onigumo had no idea how to control the mass, but I did, I willed myself to control it, and brought the fiercest human form youkai that where in the mass into being with my own body to give it new life, giving it flesh once more," He explained.
"After my rebirth, I looked for so long to find the pieces to my blade, my baby, my Banyruu, then I went and found four Shikon shards after having it repaired," He finished.
"Now, I no longer need shards, I have my own supernatural powers," He said with an amused smirk. "Feh and what makes you say that?" Inuyasha spat. "The youkai that become apart of my body to make it whole, even though there was only three of them that turned into my new flesh," He said, then giving a full grin, baring his new fangs. "Made me a hanyou," He said.
Bankotsu rushed forward and his Banyruu and Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga slashed into one another for the first time in almost half a year.
"I will make you pay for killing me and my brothers!" He hissed, his blue eyes glaring deeply into Inuyasha.
Kagome fired a sacred arrow. With lightning reflexes the new hanyou jumped back and did six backflips before landing on his feet.
"I'm faster, stronger, and have new knowledge, I feel like a new me, hell, I AM a new me!" Bankotsu said. "And you will pay for each of the comrades you slaughtered," He snapped. He then narrowed his gaze on Kouga, "And don't think you will be spared either little wolf," He snarled.
"Hey, you want some of me Baka boy?" Kouga snapped and got into his fighting stance.
Bankotsu rushed forward and slashed at Inuyasha, the energy between the blades shot our all over as they flashed. Inuyasha drove back Bankotsu for a moment.
"Bankotsu? What are you doing?" Ayame asked coming into view. He turned to her quickly, a slight shock written on his face.
He was kicked in the face by Kouga and fell back.
"Kaze no Kizu!" Inuyasha shouted. He looked forward in shock as the blast hit him.
Bankotsu lay burnt up against a tree. "Damn... not even... close this time," He muttered and tried to get to his feet.
"I'll finish this one o- what the hell are you doing?!" Kouga snapped.
Ayame was helping Bankotsu up.
"What the hell where you doing?" She asked. "Trying to get my revenge, get lost," He snapped. "You can't," She said sadly. "You'll die," She added. "Shut up, I'll live," He muttered.
"Hey! Ayame, get away from him, we're gonna finish him off!" Kouga snapped. "Shut up Kouga!" Ayame shouted back.
"Listen, these are my friends, you don't wanna kill my friends right? We are friends, friends don't kill other people's friends," She said. Bankotsu was slightly confused, but picked up on it.
"Not where I come from, now move it," He demanded. "Kill me first then, because I don't want you killing my friends," She said. "Even if Kouga is a jerk," She added.
Bankotsu glared at her and sat back against the tree. "Heh, fine, whatever," Bankotsu said.
"Hey, we weren't happy when Naraku finished you off by taking your shards," Miroku declared. "Yea, Inuyasha was very angry with Naraku," Kagome said. Inuyasha glared at the pair. "Doesn't matter," Bankotsu said standing up.
"You have a place I can crash?" He asked. "You came here, attacked us, and now your asking if you can sleep here?" Sango asked looking puzzled. "Why not?" He replied. "Touché'," Miroku said. "After all, all of us started out as enemies," Miroku added.
"That is so not true," Kagome said. "Name one of us that weren't fighting each other at first, in a serious sense," Miroku said crossing his arms. "Shippou, Kirara Myo..." She was cut off. "Ok, of people who matter?" Inuyasha asked. "HEY!" Shippou shouted.
"Listen, do I have a place to crash or not?" Bankotsu asked looking board. "Sure, follow me!" Ayame chirped and grabbed his arm and started dragging him. Everyone watched as Bankotsu looked back looking unsure as she dragged him.
"Err, we had better help Ayame find a place for him to sleep," Kagome finally said. "Yea, I think that is best, she'll just try to kick someone out of there house," Sango said.
In the distance they heard. "Hey! What are you doing in my house?!"
Kouga stood there looking extremely angry. "Something wrong?" Kouken asked. "Nothing, nothing at all," Kouga replied bitterly.
"Isn't that cute, I think Ayame has a crush on him," Kagome said to Inuyasha. Kouga gritted his teeth more. "Feh, who cares, I think she finally realized the wimpy wolf isn't worth anyone's time, not that idiot is worth much more," Inuyasha said crossing his arms. "SHUT UP!" Kouga snapped. Kagome and Inuyasha gave him a blank stare.
"Why the hell are we trusting him so easily?!" Kouga snapped. "Same reason I trust you," Inuyasha replied. "But you don't trust me," Kouga said looking perturbed. "Exactly,"
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Sesshoumaru was getting tired of this, did this female ever wake? He finally sat up but felt her arms tightened and she pulled her face into his chest and murmured. "Warm, soft," and continued to sleep peacefully. He frowned, what the hell was he supposed to do? Wake her up and she'd be in a wretched mood the rest of the day, let her sleep and he can get nothing done.
About 20 minutes later Kagura finally started to stir. She slowly rolled over and the western lord looked at her. "Sleep well I assume?" He asked. "Yes I did," She replied. The pair felt awkward, this was the first time either of them had wakened to someone else. "So..." Kagura said, attempting some form of conversation.
"I do have things to do," Sesshoumaru said. "We may speak later, but I have neglected some of my duties too long," He said. "Oh," Kagura replied frowning. 'DAMN!' Shot through his mind. 'Think, speak better, show gesture,' his mind pleaded.
"I will see if we can't do something later," He said let a smile pass his emotionless face. She smiled back and nodded. 'See, that's all it takes, she's independent all she'll want in signs of affection and not to be ignored,' His mind reasoned. 'This spouse thing is complicated,' Sesshoumaru thought.
He got dressed and walked out of his room.
Once in the hall he looked both ways, then stopped and quickly turned to the right again.
'This mongrel is almost disgraceful to say I'm related to,' Sesshoumaru thought. Lying in the hall, was Kaze, sleeping in his blood stained clothing. He sighed and walked over, the servants where most likely too afraid to move him.
With a swift kick to the ribs Kaze jumped to his feet holding the damaged cage of bone. "What was that for?" He said in a tired voice. "Sleeping, sleeping in the hall, go get yourself clean, you're being a disgrace," The Western Lord said. "Yes Lord Sesshoumaru," Kaze replied.
Kaze got dressed into fresh change of cloths. He then pulled out what he had made his bad so heavy. He fitted on the hard chest and shoulder armor, it was solid smooth plates, European in origin. The plates had a bluish tint to them and looked similar to Snake's, though his was traced with blue engravings.
He connect the two pins on the back and his dark blue, almost black in fact, cape fell down. "Much better," He said and flexed his arms a moment.
Walking outside, Kaze glanced around a moment to see a miserable Enfer, with an overly happy, yet attractive demon hanging off his arm. 'Poor bastard,' He thought.
Enfer grabbed his arm looking desperate. "The females will attempt to mate you if they know you work directly for Lord Sesshoumaru, run, before you are caught like me," He said in French.
He gave Enfer an awkward look. "Err... ok..." He said and walked towards the gate.
Once he made it to the gate, there where 12 youkai, and 2 guards, 3 of the youkai where female...
"Y-you have the mark of Lord Sesshoumaru's house!" One exclaimed. He immediately stepped back, doing so one took his arm. "He doesn't smell marked," She said smiling. His eyes widened with what could only be described as fear.
"He's mine!" Another one stated. 'These women... they are so aggressive!' He thought. He knew immediately he had to show that he was in charge. He grabbed the one that held his arm by the neck and lifted her off the ground; he then glared at the other two.
"Do not pester me, I have no interest in weaklings," He snarled and threw the now gasping youkai away.
He walked in front of the gate. "Open the door, I'm leaving," He said simply, the runes on his armor glowing a moment. "Yes sir," The guard said opening the gate.
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Bankotsu sat in the hut leaning against the wall sipping some sake. "You've been drinking for 3 hours," Miroku said finally coming in. "Yea... it doesn't work," He said and threw the cut against the wall, shattering it.
"Ummm, what?" Miroku asked looking confused. "I can't get drunk!" Bankotsu spat. Miroku laughed slightly. "You're a Hanyou thanks to resurrecting yourself, it's very hard to get drunk," Miroku explained. "Monk," Bankotsu said. "Yes?" came a curious reply "Shut it,"
Miroku just shook his head and walked out; he made his way back to Sango and sat down next to her. "Miroku," She said smiling at him. "Sango... Do you want to get married in the next few weeks?" Miroku asked casually. Sango's face looked shocked, he had never really said that before. "O-of course!" She stuttered. "Ok," He said sitting back, still with a casual look on his face.
'How can he not take that seriously?' Sango thought to herself. She knew he was most likely just like this on the outside, she wondered what was going on inside his mind. She reached out and put her hand to his face.
"Thank you for staying with me," She said gently and with a smile. "Don't worry Sango, I love you more then anything in the world," Miroku replied. She hugged him, almost on the verge of tears.
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Around 2 days later,
Kaze walked through the forest casually, just looking around. He had enjoyed living out here. Kagura and Sesshoumaru needed space from him that much he knew. Kaze had full intent on returning, but he wanted to enjoy this world anyway, it was so clean and pure compared to the future.
He sighed as he picked up an all too familiar scent. Kaze turned and went towards it, it was almost instinctual for him to do so, which actually made him slightly afraid.
"Kikyo, how are you? Why aren't you with the hanyou?" Kaze asked as he came out from behind her.
"He wants to be with the future me," She said sadly. "Oh for shits sake," Kaze said looking frustrated. He then sniffed the air. "When was the last time you ate?" He asked looking concerned.
"Three days," Kikyo replied, still propped up against a tree. "Don't tell me you intend to starve yourself to death because he chose someone else?" Kaze asked, still looking frustrated. Kikyo gave no response but a sigh.
Kaze growled and walked over to her, grabbing her arm. "C'mon, I'll get you something to eat," He said and dragged her along, spite her trying to fend him off. He stopped once she kicked him in the back of the knee. He turned and glared at her dangerously.
"Listen, I brought you back to life, so I'm not going to let that very very unique and rare spell go to waste," He said. "Get some dignity and pull yourself up," He added, his voice laced with disappointment.
"Leave me alone," She said bitterly once they got to where he had camped the night before. He sat her down and went over to where some of the meat he had left was. He grabbed it and handed it to her. "You're lucky that nothing care around and ate it," He said.
She didn't eat and Kaze grew more frustrated. "Eat god Damnit!" He shouted. Kikyo was yet to see Kaze looking truly angry, she just glared at him a moment and started to eat. Kaze calmed and sat down.
Once Kikyo was finished she glanced at him. "Why?" She asked. "The very idea that you seem to think you have no reason to live just because my uncle does not desire you, is sickening and foolish," Kaze said bluntly.
"I thought you said you didn't want your magic to be a waste," She replied. "It's both," He growled.
Kaze stood up and grasped Kikyo's arm again, pulling her to her feet. "I've eaten, leave me alone," She snapped with unusual aggression in her voice. "As if, I'm going to have to keep an eye on you now until I'm certain you won't kill yourself," Kaze said with bitter annoyance in his voice.
Kikyo slapped him very hard and a sting came across his cheek. "I don't want to live anymore! I only took your little present so I could have the only thing I truly wanted, and I can't have that anymore!" She screamed.
He turned his head to face her, his eyes tinged with a glow. He narrowed them on her dangerously.
"Do not strike me again miko," He growled. "And people find reasons to live, when they are alive, not dead," He growled. "You very well may find things that will make you happy once more," He added.
"For instance, I noticed you loved those children in that village, you could go to a village and help children," He said.
"Those children died, a youkai killed them... everywhere I go, and to everyone I know, I bring misery," She said silently, a lone tear fell from her eye.
Kaze frowned; this wasn't good he hated crying. "Kikyo, listen, don't cry," He insisted. "Come on, I'm not miserable, and I know you," He said.
She just turned her head away and he growled once more. Kikyo was surprised once she was picked up and pulled over his shoulder. "Hey!" She said still surprised by his suddenly move. "You're not being cooperative," He replied and walked forward.
'Now, what to do for today?' Kaze thought as Kikyo began to gather purifying energies.
A moment later Kaze cried out in pain, the cry echoed through the forest.
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That's chapter 12, I'm gonna actually skip ahead into a bit of action... what can I say? I'm best at writing that, and I find it most interesting... meh... But I'll try to keep it down.
Also, next chapter might take a little longer to come up with, as this one is longer, and also the fact that normally when I post a chapter, I'm already half done the next one, if not the one after that, this time, I have NOTHING completed after this. So, it will take me about... 5-7 days is my guess for the next chappy.
The major action might pick up against in 2-3 chapters, but no less, I'm aiming for three. Also note, by the time those chapters are up, I do intend for nearly a year to go by, so these chapters might be a little long.
Though, there might be one fight this chapter, but it wouldn't be huge.
Goldenmoonlight- Err.... I think you mean Snake... unless Kaze did something outside the fanfic and got himself violently killed. o.o
***Chapter 12***
Everyone looked at the body, aside from Sesshoumaru and Enfer.
"I-it's finally over?" Sango asked, to her it seemed too good to be true. "Yea, looks that way," Inuyasha said. "Weak bastard," He added. "I can't help feel there is something that will linger because of this... with Snake gone, and Naraku... err... weakened... there is a large power vacuum to be filled..." Kagome said. "I agree, but for now... we can rest," Miroku said.
Lagarto and Tyrann watched from the trees as Kikyo calmly passed them. "No WAY!" Tyrann said. "This is bullshit, we have to get out of here and warn Master Touken, he was expecting Snake to win, and he won't know what's happened for months!" Lagarto said.
Kagome walked over to Sesshoumaru. "Thank you for helping us," She said smiling. "I did not do this for you, he wronged me, and I took my revenge," The emotionless Western Lord said. "Don't bother giving HIM thanks Kagome, he's too much of a prick to accept it," Inuyasha shouted.
Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes on Inuyasha. "I did this for my mate, and myself," Sesshoumaru spat. "Not you, or your pathetic human and youkai friends," He sneered.
"Hey, who are you calling pathetic? How dare you speak to me or my Kagome that way!" Kouga shouted. "Do you want to attack me little wolf?" Sesshoumaru asked. Enfer, using his left hand to hold his wound, held his Konki Ken ready to fight.
Kouga felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to see Kouken. "Not now," The detachment said.
Sesshoumaru walked over to Sango and looked down at her. "I will be back to see the pup," He said in a straight forward manor. "Enfer!" He turned to the French Demon. "We leave, now," He ordered.
"Feh, let the bastard leave," Inuyasha spat. "Not like he did much anyway," Inuyasha said. "Inuyasha, sit," *Thump*
"Lady Kikyo is gone it would seem," Kouken said looking at where she was. "Let her go, she is still pained from Inuyasha I can only assume, if anything I think she was protecting the village from Snake," Miroku said.
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Kaze crawled with all his might to get outside as it started to rain, he had to get away from Rin before she tried to dress him up again.
He walked back in, and that should tell you what happened, as he was actually walking.
He stopped in front of Jaken. "Where is Kagura?" He asked. "Lady Kagura is enjoying a bath right now, and does not wish to be disturbed," Jaken explained.
"Yea, ok, whatever... wait a second 'Lady' Kagura?" Kaze asked. "She was mated with Sesshoumaru last night, the scent I detected from her proves it, as well as Lord Sesshoumaru's words," Jaken said. "Huh, well that's cool," Kaze said and walked past him. "Where are you going?" Jaken asked. "The boss ain't here, I'm gonna patrol," Kaze stated.
"You can't do that!" Jaken shouted. "Why not?" Kaze asked. "Because that is Lord Sesshoumaru's job!" Jaken snarled. "No mere guard can do his job!" He added. "Good, I'm not a guard," And with that, Kaze was gone.
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Later that day
Sesshoumaru arrived at his castle with Enfer behind him, Enfer's wound had already healed. As soon as they got past the gate Enfer was tackled by his mate 'Kari'.
"Woman! Not now, I have to, aagggh! My lord help me!" Enfer shouted as she started to drag him away. "You're going to meet my parents right now; they've been dying to meet you all day!" She said dragging him by his left leg.
He dug his sword into the ground but it was no use as he was slowly pulled away. Sesshoumaru gave a sad glance before entering his castle.
Sesshoumaru made it to his room, and saw Jaken waiting outside the door. "My lord, Lady Kagura has bathed, received new clothing, and ate, she is currently in her room," Jaken said. "Her room?" The Lord asked.
"Y-Yes my lord, this lowly Jaken did as you asked, she refused to leave that room," Jaken said. "Indeed," Sesshoumaru said.
"Also, Kaze is patrolling, I tried to stop him but to no avail," Jaken said. Sesshoumaru just glanced at Jaken one more time and moved down the hall.
"Sesshoumaru!" Rin said excitedly and hugged his leg. He smiled and rubbed her head, then moved down the hall and made his way towards the guest rooms.
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"I told you! I am only interested in Kagome! GET THAT IN YOUR HEAD!" Kouga shouted at Ayame, she had once again followed him.
"Hey wolf, Kagome is mine, piss off," Inuyasha said. "Fuck you dog shit! How many times do I end up saving her?! She SHOULD be with me," Kouga snapped. "Everyone shut up! This is a time to be content, just for today if that! I want Sango to be happy!" Miroku snapped.
Kouga and Inuyasha stared at him a moment and then nodded there heads. Miroku sat down beside Sango who was very surprised.
The group was around a camp fire they had made outside the village, so they could be with themselves.
Ayame looked to be on the verge of tears this time and ran off. Kouga looked like he was about to follow and then stopped. "Aren't you going to follow?" Shippou asked. "Why should I?" Was Kouga's response to Shippou.
"You're just being an asshole Kouga, that woman loves you so much," Kagome said. "No she doesn't! That's the thing, she just wants to be with me, but she doesn't know shit about me!" Kouga snapped. Everyone fell silent as they watched the fire crackle.
It was then that everyone noticed Miroku and Sango had fallen asleep, Sango lying against Miroku, and he rested his head on top of hers. "Wow," Inuyasha said in a slight bit of awe.
He then saw Kagome was resting against him and smirked at Kouga, the wolf turned away with a growl.
Shippou snuggled up against Kagome and fell asleep, making Inuyasha feel awkward.
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Sesshoumaru walked into Kagura's room. "Why have you yet to move to my room?" He asked. "I wanted to bug you," Kagura replied casually.
"Well, now that your finished bugging me can we leave for my room?" Sesshoumaru asked. "Hmmm... maybe," She said. "Maybe meaning, right now," Sesshoumaru said, his voice starting to get annoyed.
"You don't own me Sesshoumaru, I can sleep in any room I damn well please," She said crossing her arms.
Sesshoumaru then realized what she was doing. She wanted freedom, and didn't want to be controlled.
"I will not control you Kagura, I only ask that you leave this room and take up residence in mine, it is more appropriate that way," He said calmly. Kagura nodded with a smirk on her face and walked out.
Sesshoumaru followed, mentally he was laughing, this was going to be very fun, having a mate who actually stood up to him.
Once back to there room, Sesshoumaru smirked as he grabbed Kagura's shoulders and she yelped, with that the two where quickly on his bed.
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The next morning-
Ayame was still crying slightly, Kouga would never love her, all he cared about was that human girl. She just continued down the path heading towards the northern lands, she didn't want to see Kouga's face for a long time, a VERY long time...
She stopped when she bumped into something and fell down. She hadn't been looking ahead or even using her senses, being far too in depth in her own self pity. She looked up.
"Hey, youkai, you alright?" The man asked. "Yes... I'm fine," She said, still trying to hold back tears.
"Since when do youkai cry?" He asked. "Screw you! I can cry if I want!" She snapped. "Heh, whatever," He said and started walking forward. She glared at him a moment. "If I were you, I would just be strong and stop crying, fix your problem, just like I'm going to fix mine," He shouted.
Ayame got up and nodded, even though he wasn't looking. She started back down the road.
"You following me bitch?" He said turning his head. "No, I'm going to go fix my problem," She said. "That's the spirit, seem to be going the same direction," He said. "Yea," She replied.
A few moments later he spoke up. "What's your name anyway?" He asked. "Ayame," She said. "Bankotsu, nice to meet you,"
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Sango yawned as she awakened. She turned her head to see the sleeping monk, they had slept sitting up. She looked past the dead fire to see everyone had. She smiled a moment and then felt it. She got up running to a nearby bush and gave it a taste of last nights dinner. "Damn brat," She muttered as she continued with her morning sickness.
Miroku was awakened by this and frowned. "Are you alright?" He asked. "Oh I'm just fine," She said bitterly.
The sound woke Kouga and Inuyasha as well, Kagome just mumbled and fell back asleep on Inuyasha.
"Wolf, go help them, Kagome is still using me as a pillow," He said. Kouga knew damn well that statement was said to make him even angrier, but right now he wasn't in the mood for it.
"Ugh... I'm going to be miserable," Sango said sadly. "No Sango, everything will be fine, I'm with you remember?" Miroku said with a smile. She nodded and took his hand. Kouga stood back awkwardly.
"Don't worry, once we get through this, I'll be his father, then you can bear as many children as you want from me, you don't even have to bear any," Miroku said with a reassuring smile. 'These two make me sick,' Kouga thought. 'He really knows how to talk to Sango eh?' Inuyasha thought.
"Hey, dog shit, hand over my Kagome I'm leaving," Kouga stated. "No, she's mine, find your own mate," Inuyasha snapped, but then stopped when Kagome mumbled something in her sleep.
"Whatever," Kouga said turning his head and crossing his arms.
Inuyasha picked Kagome up and walked towards the village to let her sleep somewhere more proper, and Kouga stood back with an angry look on his face.
Shippou looked at Kouga and tugged on his leg. "You better give up and find someone else, you're fighting a lost battle, you'd have more luck with anyone but her," Shippou explained.
"Shut up!" Kouga snapped and punched Shippou on the head, Shippou proceeded to cry. Sango and Miroku glared at him a moment and he turned away.
Kouken came out from the village. "Shippou? Hey why are you crying little guy?" He asked with his casual happy smile. "Kouga hit me!" Shippou wailed. "He hit you eh?" Kouken said.
Kouga stood there with his arms crossed. He felt a tap out his shoulder. "What?" He asked as he turned around, only to see Kouken standing there, and a moment later, a fist, then everything went black.
"Bastard, hitting little kids," Kouken snapped at the unconscious Kouga. "Inuyasha does it all the time though," Sango said. "Is that true Ship?" He asked the little fox, who nodded.
The dog youkai was on his way back. "Hey Inuyasha!" Kouken said walking towards him. "Huh?" Inuyasha said turning to him, and like Kouga, just saw a fist.
"They are not going to be happy when they come too," Miroku muttered.
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Sesshoumaru's eyes opened slowly and he sat up, he looked down at his sleeping mate and decided to stay in bed, after all, he was fairly certain she would yell at him if he did not.
Kaze walked through the front gate of the fort, completely fine, but blood splattered on his cloths. "I need some sleep," He muttered.
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Bankotsu woke up, and glanced over to his traveling companion. "Girl, Ayame, wake up," He said. Her eyes opened slowly and she got to her feet. "C'mon," He said already starting to walk, his huge weapon resting against his shoulder.
"So, why are you out for revenge?" She asked. "Someone killed my brothers and m- nearly killed me," He said. "Oh," She replied. "Yourself?" He asked. "I just wanna tell someone who I've done so much for he can stuff it," She said.
Bankotsu smirked and nodded. "Funny we're on the same road huh?" He said. "Yea," She replied.
"Miss your friends?" She asked finally. "Not a few of them, but some," Bankotsu said in disconcert. "I only wish they had been given the second... heh... third chance I was given," He said calmly.
With that, the pair continued on, Ayame didn't really know what to say, she could have sped ahead and been there by now, but she felt comfort in talking to this man. Spite how he acted, she could tell inside something had wounded him deeply.
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About an hour later
Kouken lay beaten on the ground, for the first time in a long time Kouga and Inuyasha worked together without complaint.
Kagome ran towards Inuyasha. "Three shards are on the way!" She announced. Inuyasha grabbed his sword and Kouga turned with a smirk on his face. "Three more shards for me," Kouga said. "In your dreams," Inuyasha spat.
Inuyasha and Kouga looked forward with anticipation.
"Hey Ayame, are you going to this village or something?" Bankotsu asked. "Ummm... yes?" She replied unsure. "Stay back, I'll be done in a minute," Bankotsu said in a low deadly voice. She didn't understand and saw him jump forward.
Ayame watched him move forward, she immediately knew, it somehow involved Kouga or Inuyasha and followed.
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Inuyasha braced himself for what might come, from the trees a red wave of power shot out. He and Kouga dodged as it exploded in front of them. Bankotsu rushed out, weapon drawn.
"No way," Everyone said in unison at the sight of Bankotsu.
"What's wrong surprised to see me?" Bankotsu said, an evil look coming across his face.
"But how? You're shards where taken, and then you were devoured by Naraku's stomach into that weird white part of him that he left that was mainly his human heart," Miroku said.
"I did die again... and my bones were absorbed into that mindless mass below," Bankotsu said. "But I conquered it, through my will, after everything had collapsed on it, after weeks of my consciousness floating in that mass, along with that foolish old thief, I live again... I bet you all just want to know how badly don't you?" Bankotsu said.
"I willed myself to live, I gathered the remains of my body side of that mass, it was not just the human heart of Naraku, he had to expel many youkai to get that out of him," Bankotsu explained.
"Onigumo had no idea how to control the mass, but I did, I willed myself to control it, and brought the fiercest human form youkai that where in the mass into being with my own body to give it new life, giving it flesh once more," He explained.
"After my rebirth, I looked for so long to find the pieces to my blade, my baby, my Banyruu, then I went and found four Shikon shards after having it repaired," He finished.
"Now, I no longer need shards, I have my own supernatural powers," He said with an amused smirk. "Feh and what makes you say that?" Inuyasha spat. "The youkai that become apart of my body to make it whole, even though there was only three of them that turned into my new flesh," He said, then giving a full grin, baring his new fangs. "Made me a hanyou," He said.
Bankotsu rushed forward and his Banyruu and Inuyasha's Tetsusaiga slashed into one another for the first time in almost half a year.
"I will make you pay for killing me and my brothers!" He hissed, his blue eyes glaring deeply into Inuyasha.
Kagome fired a sacred arrow. With lightning reflexes the new hanyou jumped back and did six backflips before landing on his feet.
"I'm faster, stronger, and have new knowledge, I feel like a new me, hell, I AM a new me!" Bankotsu said. "And you will pay for each of the comrades you slaughtered," He snapped. He then narrowed his gaze on Kouga, "And don't think you will be spared either little wolf," He snarled.
"Hey, you want some of me Baka boy?" Kouga snapped and got into his fighting stance.
Bankotsu rushed forward and slashed at Inuyasha, the energy between the blades shot our all over as they flashed. Inuyasha drove back Bankotsu for a moment.
"Bankotsu? What are you doing?" Ayame asked coming into view. He turned to her quickly, a slight shock written on his face.
He was kicked in the face by Kouga and fell back.
"Kaze no Kizu!" Inuyasha shouted. He looked forward in shock as the blast hit him.
Bankotsu lay burnt up against a tree. "Damn... not even... close this time," He muttered and tried to get to his feet.
"I'll finish this one o- what the hell are you doing?!" Kouga snapped.
Ayame was helping Bankotsu up.
"What the hell where you doing?" She asked. "Trying to get my revenge, get lost," He snapped. "You can't," She said sadly. "You'll die," She added. "Shut up, I'll live," He muttered.
"Hey! Ayame, get away from him, we're gonna finish him off!" Kouga snapped. "Shut up Kouga!" Ayame shouted back.
"Listen, these are my friends, you don't wanna kill my friends right? We are friends, friends don't kill other people's friends," She said. Bankotsu was slightly confused, but picked up on it.
"Not where I come from, now move it," He demanded. "Kill me first then, because I don't want you killing my friends," She said. "Even if Kouga is a jerk," She added.
Bankotsu glared at her and sat back against the tree. "Heh, fine, whatever," Bankotsu said.
"Hey, we weren't happy when Naraku finished you off by taking your shards," Miroku declared. "Yea, Inuyasha was very angry with Naraku," Kagome said. Inuyasha glared at the pair. "Doesn't matter," Bankotsu said standing up.
"You have a place I can crash?" He asked. "You came here, attacked us, and now your asking if you can sleep here?" Sango asked looking puzzled. "Why not?" He replied. "Touché'," Miroku said. "After all, all of us started out as enemies," Miroku added.
"That is so not true," Kagome said. "Name one of us that weren't fighting each other at first, in a serious sense," Miroku said crossing his arms. "Shippou, Kirara Myo..." She was cut off. "Ok, of people who matter?" Inuyasha asked. "HEY!" Shippou shouted.
"Listen, do I have a place to crash or not?" Bankotsu asked looking board. "Sure, follow me!" Ayame chirped and grabbed his arm and started dragging him. Everyone watched as Bankotsu looked back looking unsure as she dragged him.
"Err, we had better help Ayame find a place for him to sleep," Kagome finally said. "Yea, I think that is best, she'll just try to kick someone out of there house," Sango said.
In the distance they heard. "Hey! What are you doing in my house?!"
Kouga stood there looking extremely angry. "Something wrong?" Kouken asked. "Nothing, nothing at all," Kouga replied bitterly.
"Isn't that cute, I think Ayame has a crush on him," Kagome said to Inuyasha. Kouga gritted his teeth more. "Feh, who cares, I think she finally realized the wimpy wolf isn't worth anyone's time, not that idiot is worth much more," Inuyasha said crossing his arms. "SHUT UP!" Kouga snapped. Kagome and Inuyasha gave him a blank stare.
"Why the hell are we trusting him so easily?!" Kouga snapped. "Same reason I trust you," Inuyasha replied. "But you don't trust me," Kouga said looking perturbed. "Exactly,"
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Sesshoumaru was getting tired of this, did this female ever wake? He finally sat up but felt her arms tightened and she pulled her face into his chest and murmured. "Warm, soft," and continued to sleep peacefully. He frowned, what the hell was he supposed to do? Wake her up and she'd be in a wretched mood the rest of the day, let her sleep and he can get nothing done.
About 20 minutes later Kagura finally started to stir. She slowly rolled over and the western lord looked at her. "Sleep well I assume?" He asked. "Yes I did," She replied. The pair felt awkward, this was the first time either of them had wakened to someone else. "So..." Kagura said, attempting some form of conversation.
"I do have things to do," Sesshoumaru said. "We may speak later, but I have neglected some of my duties too long," He said. "Oh," Kagura replied frowning. 'DAMN!' Shot through his mind. 'Think, speak better, show gesture,' his mind pleaded.
"I will see if we can't do something later," He said let a smile pass his emotionless face. She smiled back and nodded. 'See, that's all it takes, she's independent all she'll want in signs of affection and not to be ignored,' His mind reasoned. 'This spouse thing is complicated,' Sesshoumaru thought.
He got dressed and walked out of his room.
Once in the hall he looked both ways, then stopped and quickly turned to the right again.
'This mongrel is almost disgraceful to say I'm related to,' Sesshoumaru thought. Lying in the hall, was Kaze, sleeping in his blood stained clothing. He sighed and walked over, the servants where most likely too afraid to move him.
With a swift kick to the ribs Kaze jumped to his feet holding the damaged cage of bone. "What was that for?" He said in a tired voice. "Sleeping, sleeping in the hall, go get yourself clean, you're being a disgrace," The Western Lord said. "Yes Lord Sesshoumaru," Kaze replied.
Kaze got dressed into fresh change of cloths. He then pulled out what he had made his bad so heavy. He fitted on the hard chest and shoulder armor, it was solid smooth plates, European in origin. The plates had a bluish tint to them and looked similar to Snake's, though his was traced with blue engravings.
He connect the two pins on the back and his dark blue, almost black in fact, cape fell down. "Much better," He said and flexed his arms a moment.
Walking outside, Kaze glanced around a moment to see a miserable Enfer, with an overly happy, yet attractive demon hanging off his arm. 'Poor bastard,' He thought.
Enfer grabbed his arm looking desperate. "The females will attempt to mate you if they know you work directly for Lord Sesshoumaru, run, before you are caught like me," He said in French.
He gave Enfer an awkward look. "Err... ok..." He said and walked towards the gate.
Once he made it to the gate, there where 12 youkai, and 2 guards, 3 of the youkai where female...
"Y-you have the mark of Lord Sesshoumaru's house!" One exclaimed. He immediately stepped back, doing so one took his arm. "He doesn't smell marked," She said smiling. His eyes widened with what could only be described as fear.
"He's mine!" Another one stated. 'These women... they are so aggressive!' He thought. He knew immediately he had to show that he was in charge. He grabbed the one that held his arm by the neck and lifted her off the ground; he then glared at the other two.
"Do not pester me, I have no interest in weaklings," He snarled and threw the now gasping youkai away.
He walked in front of the gate. "Open the door, I'm leaving," He said simply, the runes on his armor glowing a moment. "Yes sir," The guard said opening the gate.
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Bankotsu sat in the hut leaning against the wall sipping some sake. "You've been drinking for 3 hours," Miroku said finally coming in. "Yea... it doesn't work," He said and threw the cut against the wall, shattering it.
"Ummm, what?" Miroku asked looking confused. "I can't get drunk!" Bankotsu spat. Miroku laughed slightly. "You're a Hanyou thanks to resurrecting yourself, it's very hard to get drunk," Miroku explained. "Monk," Bankotsu said. "Yes?" came a curious reply "Shut it,"
Miroku just shook his head and walked out; he made his way back to Sango and sat down next to her. "Miroku," She said smiling at him. "Sango... Do you want to get married in the next few weeks?" Miroku asked casually. Sango's face looked shocked, he had never really said that before. "O-of course!" She stuttered. "Ok," He said sitting back, still with a casual look on his face.
'How can he not take that seriously?' Sango thought to herself. She knew he was most likely just like this on the outside, she wondered what was going on inside his mind. She reached out and put her hand to his face.
"Thank you for staying with me," She said gently and with a smile. "Don't worry Sango, I love you more then anything in the world," Miroku replied. She hugged him, almost on the verge of tears.
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Around 2 days later,
Kaze walked through the forest casually, just looking around. He had enjoyed living out here. Kagura and Sesshoumaru needed space from him that much he knew. Kaze had full intent on returning, but he wanted to enjoy this world anyway, it was so clean and pure compared to the future.
He sighed as he picked up an all too familiar scent. Kaze turned and went towards it, it was almost instinctual for him to do so, which actually made him slightly afraid.
"Kikyo, how are you? Why aren't you with the hanyou?" Kaze asked as he came out from behind her.
"He wants to be with the future me," She said sadly. "Oh for shits sake," Kaze said looking frustrated. He then sniffed the air. "When was the last time you ate?" He asked looking concerned.
"Three days," Kikyo replied, still propped up against a tree. "Don't tell me you intend to starve yourself to death because he chose someone else?" Kaze asked, still looking frustrated. Kikyo gave no response but a sigh.
Kaze growled and walked over to her, grabbing her arm. "C'mon, I'll get you something to eat," He said and dragged her along, spite her trying to fend him off. He stopped once she kicked him in the back of the knee. He turned and glared at her dangerously.
"Listen, I brought you back to life, so I'm not going to let that very very unique and rare spell go to waste," He said. "Get some dignity and pull yourself up," He added, his voice laced with disappointment.
"Leave me alone," She said bitterly once they got to where he had camped the night before. He sat her down and went over to where some of the meat he had left was. He grabbed it and handed it to her. "You're lucky that nothing care around and ate it," He said.
She didn't eat and Kaze grew more frustrated. "Eat god Damnit!" He shouted. Kikyo was yet to see Kaze looking truly angry, she just glared at him a moment and started to eat. Kaze calmed and sat down.
Once Kikyo was finished she glanced at him. "Why?" She asked. "The very idea that you seem to think you have no reason to live just because my uncle does not desire you, is sickening and foolish," Kaze said bluntly.
"I thought you said you didn't want your magic to be a waste," She replied. "It's both," He growled.
Kaze stood up and grasped Kikyo's arm again, pulling her to her feet. "I've eaten, leave me alone," She snapped with unusual aggression in her voice. "As if, I'm going to have to keep an eye on you now until I'm certain you won't kill yourself," Kaze said with bitter annoyance in his voice.
Kikyo slapped him very hard and a sting came across his cheek. "I don't want to live anymore! I only took your little present so I could have the only thing I truly wanted, and I can't have that anymore!" She screamed.
He turned his head to face her, his eyes tinged with a glow. He narrowed them on her dangerously.
"Do not strike me again miko," He growled. "And people find reasons to live, when they are alive, not dead," He growled. "You very well may find things that will make you happy once more," He added.
"For instance, I noticed you loved those children in that village, you could go to a village and help children," He said.
"Those children died, a youkai killed them... everywhere I go, and to everyone I know, I bring misery," She said silently, a lone tear fell from her eye.
Kaze frowned; this wasn't good he hated crying. "Kikyo, listen, don't cry," He insisted. "Come on, I'm not miserable, and I know you," He said.
She just turned her head away and he growled once more. Kikyo was surprised once she was picked up and pulled over his shoulder. "Hey!" She said still surprised by his suddenly move. "You're not being cooperative," He replied and walked forward.
'Now, what to do for today?' Kaze thought as Kikyo began to gather purifying energies.
A moment later Kaze cried out in pain, the cry echoed through the forest.
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That's chapter 12, I'm gonna actually skip ahead into a bit of action... what can I say? I'm best at writing that, and I find it most interesting... meh... But I'll try to keep it down.
Also, next chapter might take a little longer to come up with, as this one is longer, and also the fact that normally when I post a chapter, I'm already half done the next one, if not the one after that, this time, I have NOTHING completed after this. So, it will take me about... 5-7 days is my guess for the next chappy.