Disclaimer: Inuyasha characters belong to Rumiko Takahashi. Other characters are property of Dark Star.
Summary: What if Sesshoumaru was the one that met Kagome on the other side of the well? Sess/Kag
Rating: PG-13 for language and just in case
Genre: Romance/Drama
A/N: Hey! ^.~ I love the support for this story! I really don't deserve all the attention cause my writing's so mediocre. ^^; Thanks anyways, though. ^_^ Before now, I haven't really thought about the end, but now that it comes to my attention, I'm not quite sure of the actual plot other than the relationship development. -.-;; Worry not, though! I will come up with something! I also may start my Nar/Kag soon. ^_^ Now, without further ado, Sesshoumaru, chapter six!
PS: Before we begin, I'd like to say that Chapter Five was changed drastically, and because of that, some things may not make sense. I advise you go back and read it over. Please?
S e s s h o u m a r uChapter Five
Kagome and Sesshoumaru were both shocked to say the least. The girl glanced desperately around, wishing this were a dream. "Is there any way to break this bond?" Sesshoumaru demanded.
Kikyou looked thoughtful for a moment. This was going to be a great revenge. She didn't even have to kill him directly! An imperceptible smirk graced her features. "No."
Chapter Six
December 2002
Kagome sighed as she soared through the sky at breakneck speeds. She was poised as if she was sitting at a chair, legs and arms crossed while leaning back slightly. Casting a brief glance towards the being ahead of her, known as Sesshoumaru, the girl muttered something about arrogant inu-youkai.
Sesshoumaru's eyebrow twitched slightly before appearing in front of the girl.
"Would you care to repeat that?" he asked calmly, dangerously.
Kagome sent him a glare that would freeze fire and then ignored him entirely. Since he was no longer moving forward, they had momentarily stopped, and it felt very alien to a never-been-airborne Kagome. How do I get myself stuck in these kind of situations? Absently, she fingered the Shikon no Tama around her neck. It was cool to the touch but sent waves of warmth through her fingertips.
You have a mission to accomplish…Blinking, Kagome looked down towards the jewel which had…spoken? Seisho?
The strange girl had a faraway look in her eyes, as if she was not actually here. Puzzled, the Western Lord floated closer to her, until they were almost nose-to-nose. He waved a hand in front of her face. No response. Her mouth moved momentarily, forming a two-syllable word. He couldn't make out what it was, but she was starting to annoy him.
Utilize your bond…the Western Lord will be of use…
Kagome nodded. She would do anything, anything at all for Seisho. Even if that meant traveling around with this pompous pretty-boy. The blue-gray eyes lost their glazed look and focused. Unfortunately, the first thing, or rather person, she saw was Sesshoumaru and his deep golden eyes. Surprised, she yelped and gave a swift kick to his chest, pushing herself backwards in the air. Of course, with the circumstances of their bond, she also felt the hard thump against her chest.
"Ow!!!"
Sesshoumaru sent the ignorant girl a glare. "One more of your foolish actions, wench…"
"I understand the conditions of our physical bond, my Lord," she bit sarcastically, "You need not spare your almighty breath with words I am already familiar with."
He was a bit taken aback. Was she always this disagreeable? Perhaps it was just the fact of being pinned to a tree for a couple days. Sesshoumaru could already tell this bond was going to cause more than major problems. With a scowl etched on his elegant face, he turned about-face and continued to streak towards his castle. She was definitely going to be a pain in the ass.
Shivering, she silently thanked the Fates that she was the one bonded to him. If she had been Kikyou…Kagome shivered again. She did not want to deal with this dangerous and silent youkai Lord. She didn't think she had the courage.
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"Is there any way to break this bond?" Sesshoumaru demanded.
"No," Kikyou answered curtly, a slight smirk visible on her features.
The demon lord, enraged by her foolish antics, lunged toward the un-dead priestess, claws extended and dripping with poison. His lust for blood and revenge was almost tangible as he drew nearer. Mere milliseconds turned into hours, and he stopped, frozen with his talons two inches away from their mark.
"DAMMIT WOMAN! TAKE A STEP FORWARD!" he cursed loudly.
To Kagome or Kikyou, they were not sure of whom he was addressing. Either way, he would've gotten the desired effect had even one of them taken his command. Kikyou was frozen in horror, her death only a few inches away. Kagome gasped, having been unaware of Sesshoumaru's strength and will to kill. After a few moments, Kikyou seemed to have recovered her composure and stood up straight again, inching near Sesshoumaru's outstretched claws. A sinister grin cut her features.
"Temper, temper, Sesshoumaru-sama," she admonished, waving a finger back and forth. "Your knowledge hasn't failed you, has it?"
Sesshoumaru uncharacteristically snarled at her.
"You mean you didn't know?" Kikyou gushed, feigning surprise. "Kagome and I are of the same soul!"
"No doubt," he growled out.
"And if you harm one soul, the other must surely die if we are to exist in the same time," she continued, stepping closer to him. "Has it registered with you, yet?"
She was a mere centimeter away! If only she moved a tiny bit closer, then he could TEAR the DAMN GIRL to SHREDS! Her incessant babbling was only a slight drone in the background. He was only half-listening.
"I assume not," Kikyou sighed. "If you kill me," she started, stepping closer, "I'll die, obviously," another step, "Therefore, Kagome dies," yet another step, "and then, you will die as well."
The last part filtered through his demonic ears and clicked inside his preoccupied mind. DAMN HER! Sending one last venomous glower at the bitch, he leapt into the air, taking a startled Kagome with him.
Kikyou smirked for the umpteenth time. Revenge is sweet.
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Kagome fell with a hard thud onto the cold paved trail. The moon was high in the sky already, and hazy mists shrouded it in a cloak of starlight. A perfect environment had it not been marred by a certain girl's high-pitched complaining.
"What was THAT for, huh?!" Kagome screamed up to her bondage.
Her companion did not answer, but instead began striding down the trail, stopping when he had reached his thirty-foot limit and staring back at her. Kagome crossed her legs stubbornly on the ground, turning her head away and bluntly ignoring him. Sesshoumaru's patience was limitless but only when he chose it to be, and now was not one of those times.
"Get up, wench," he commanded darkly.
"Who's gonna make me?" she shot back.
"Get up," he repeated more slowly.
"Try me, Lord almighty. Maybe I'll get up sometime soon if you start calling me by my actual name."
He didn't understand how she did it. A few choice words, and he was already gritting his teeth. "Get. Up. Now."
There was a momentary break in the conversation. Kagome stood up but did not move. "Wish granted."
"Move," was his response.
Kagome took a step back, and Sesshoumaru's boots slid against the ground as he was pulled towards her. He growled.
"Are you going to cooperate or are you going to stay out here all night?" he demanded.
"I'll cooperate if you cooperate, Mighty One," Kagome answered.
Sesshoumaru remained silent, staring blankly at her. Kagome took it as a sign to continue.
"I have a mission," she stated simply, searching his visage for any signs of rejection; there were none, "And it requires that I travel frequently."
"And you want me to assist you?" he sneered.
"It's not like you have a choice."
He half face-faulted. She was right.
"Are you going to cooperate, Sesshoumaru-san?" she asked seriously.
A grumbled response was given; Kagome took it as a 'yes'. Smiling, she strode leisurely towards him, and they continued on to Sesshoumaru's palatial home.
A/N: I apologize to everyone for this, but there will no longer be e-mail updates, as it is against my ISP's policy. -.-;; So, no more e-mail updates! I'm really sorry, gang, but, yano, life's tough. Just a tip to those whom do not have the time on their hands to check this story so often. But then again, it only works for FF.net members. Sorry! You could put any author's story on your favorites lists and check your profile (not logged on) every so often. The stories in your favorite stories lists will change their order day-to-day according to update date. ^_^ Nifty, huh? A lot of you probably already figured that out, but anyways, that's how I keep track of the stories I read. Oh yea, by the way, I won't do any more review responses. ^^; That's dragging back my update time, too.
Sparta: Really. *looks critical*
Dark Star: Hey! You're supposed to be supportive!
Sparta: Muses need not be supportive of anything. *twirls lock of hair around lazily* Besides, *looks at nails*, Koto over here doesn't do much.
Koto: I dare you to say that again!
Sparta: *glares* Koto over here doesn't do much.
Koto: *lighting match* Says who? *throws lighted match at Sparta's toga*
Sparta: AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! *runs off* Stop, drop, roll! Stop, drop, roll!
Dark Star: -.-;; So…how does everyone like my muses? I was hoping they could give me a boost in my writing! (Lord knows I need it)
Sensei-san: Your writing comes from your heart, girl. *poking* And therefore, you have much work to do.
Dark Star: …and let's not forget my new instructor…
Sensei-san: Sensei! Not instructor! *slaps*
Dark Star: Leave me alone! *groans* By the way, *turns to reader*, there was a little Kagome and Sesshou OOCness. ^^; I very much apologize. It seems like my flamer was right; my stories are starting to slip.
~*~*~Dark Star~*~*~
P.S. I know the muse thing is lame, but maybe it'll bring some luck? ^.~
Sensei-san: You NEED it! *laughing and pointing*
-.-;;