Chapter 2: Feelings and Emotions
After she was in her white nightgown, a servant ran up. "Mistress, please hurry. Somehow the south wall is failing and will be down in five minutes then Naraku will be inside."
He was panting and his hair was unbound. His grey clothes were wrinkled and dirty. His brown eyes were distraught at his troubling thoughts. His hands were clinched into fists at the thought of Naraku taking over. He hated the idea of Naraku taking advantage of their lady.
Sesshomaru snorted in disgust, "Go to bed, Lady Avalon."
Startled, Hikari protested, "I cannot and will not. He is after my immortal ring and if I die too soon, the balance between light and dark will vanish. So no." She was determined to fight to protect her people and possessions.
After she walked past him, he grabbed her waist. The he spun her around, "Listen, no harm will come to you." his emotions were resurfacing with her close. He took in her sweet enchanting vanilla smell.
He caught her in his arm like a princess needs to be carried. He took her to the room that smelled the most like her. It was a shrine like room with a white mat for her to sit on. The wall hangings were in laced with silver. He captured three men running by.
"No one leaves or enters this room. If Naraku is seen come get me. Understood?" snarled a vicious Sesshomaru. "If any harm befalls your lady, it will end with your heads." He issued a threat he would gladly fulfill in Hikari's honor.
"C-certainly, Lord Taisho," stammered the men. They wore grey as protectors of the Central Lands. They had enough muscles from working in the fields to guard her.
Hikari's unwavering stare made him smile. He caught her lips in a kiss that lasted until his senses went numb. Sesshomaru stalked off intent on ending Naraku's pitiful life. For the half-demon seemed to want more than the Cosmic Ring. He wanted Hikari himself, but Sesshomaru had to intentions of letting that happen. Demons didn't date or eventually fall in love, they mated and fall in love in one instant.
Hanyous were another thing. Half demons acted like demons with attacks, but did date.
Half way to the battle scene, Sesshomaru stopped dead in his tracks. Lord Taisho, the Ice Prince was weakening over a female. He thought about Hikari and the way he felt for her. Two battles took place that day. One on Hikari's land and another in Sesshomaru's body.
'Love is an unconditional power with no limits,' shouted his heart.
'Bah, it is useless and can onyl hurt you in the end,' bellowed his mind.
'Shut up! No one, but I decides what happens.'
'We are a part of you.'
A shout brought Sesshomaru back to the outside world, "Get over here and help us fight!"
Sesshomaru readied his whip and claws for numerous attacks. His poisonous claws took care of the wasps and his whip beheaded several demons. He glanced over at Inuyasha's group. Mirouko did the clean up and lesser demons. Inuyasha carried Kagome on his back while striking at the same time. Kagome notched five arrows at time while Sango decapitated dozens with her boomerang.
A wift of vanilla went by then Hikari's power went up.
"Eternal Light Void!" her voice rang out with conviction. A worm hole appeared above the Starlight Staff. It sucked in the rest, but not Naraku. There, the demons would be put to death after their crude judgement. The void of torment took in the blood and leftovers.
Naraku beyond angry attacked Hikari with vengeance. His followers were gone and possibly dead for all he knew. His punches were somewhat accurate, but off because of his rage. Then suddenly, the Moonlight Shield activated before she fell. She was panting for breath from the energy the void took. She cried out from the pain Naraku caused. She fell asleep before Sesshomaru could get over his shock.
Naraku tried to escape before harm was done to him by the insane Sesshomaru. However, he was left nursing a poisoned back. His black kimono was in shreds with blood oozing from his wounds. His limped to him ride with pride and went home.
Hikari's shield formed a bubble that carried to her bed in the shrine. Sesshomaru followed to find to the men knocked out.
He snorted, "Some wonderful guards you have."
For the rest of the night, he stayed in her room, but only to watch her condition. He looked over her white yukata and herself to check for imposters. Her yukata had silver moons and bronze stars sown in a pattern. It too smelled of vanilla like it's gorgeous owner. It was soft to the touch like new fleece and smooth like silk. On her right ear, a C-shaped vine like earring stood out. The silver earring was encrusted with fine leaf shaped diamonds.
Meanwhile with Kagome and Inuyasha, he was explaining Sesshomaru's actions. "My halfwit of a brother has not been able to find a suitable mate in over 900 years. Males get protective and possessive among other things. When female mates are found, the emotionless get emotions. Lady Megami practically screams prefect mate for my brother. She has no need for his money for she is rich in her own right. Her extra powers make ti so she is not weak. Her beauty is enormous and equal to Sesshomaru. He will most likely take her back to his castle for safety."
Kagome was gaping at him like a fish. She has never heard Inuyasha speak that much.
The servant brought food to Hikari the next morning. Sesshomaru thought Naraku would change forms to get to her. Luckily, the servant didn't smell like Naraku. The servant learned to stay away from the watching lord.
Kagome was given the rest of the jewel shards. Hikari already purified them, helped the miko piece it back together and control it.
"When Naraku is near with his four, say 'Shikon no Tama shards revolt.' That way he cannot use it against you. They will burn him if he does. I am the one who told Midoriko that a pure mortal soul has a deep power. She died using it."
Kagome was grateful for her help, "Do you know how I can get of Kikyou and get half of my soul back?"
Hikari closed her eyes and tilted her head to the side in concentration. She let out a sigh. "Now I remember. Kill Naraku then ask the Jewel of Four Souls to help. Say with conviction, 'precious jewel help me complete my soul.'"
That afternoon, Sesshomaru carried Hikari to his castle. Wa and the others followed. Hikari complained about the manhandling and she could protect herself. They ate sticky rice and herbal tea at noon. Wa went hunting with the others. For the rest of the trip, Wa carried a sleeping goddess on his back. She was still exhausted and tired easily. Sesshomaru led the way, but kept an eye Wa. He feared the large fox would carry Hikari back home.
As they were entering the home stretch, the Inu-lord smelled the other lords on his lands. He growled in frustration. Once again, his goal would have to be put aside.
An anxious Jaken and three calm lords met him at the gate. One lord chuckled at seeing Hikari with Sesshomaru. Another raised an eyebrow, the last rose both eyebrows. The lord of the east was a wolf demon while lord of the north was a fox demon. Finally, a dragon demon was lord of the south.
"Go figure, you pick the only female lord as a mate," laughed Lord Shinta of the North.
"She just happened to be a goddess, too," pointed out Lord Aisho of the South.
"She is more powerful than all of us," stated Lord Ranma of the East. He grinned wolfishly at the only woman present.
Hikari blushed at all the attention she was receiving. Sesshomaru now thought of Ranma as competition. He pushed the smaller body behind him.
"What is this, Master Sesshomaru, another stray? Why are you with this weak disgusting creature?" asked Jaken with no idea of who she was.
A rumble came out of Sesshomaru's thoart. His silver eyes glowed red along with his now green claws. He heard a threat in Jaken's tone towards his intended.
"You mean, you have never met or heard of her. This is Lady Hikari Aurora Avalon Megami of the Central Lands and the goddess of light. She appears to be your master's intended."
"Hahahaha! The goddess weak," commented Lord Aisho.
A woman in a red silk kimono came from within. She sneered at the green toad then smiled at Sesshomaru. She went over to Aisho then wrapped her armed around his neck. Her stomach was rounded as she pressed against Aisho. He held her loosely about the waist as he kissed her. She was evidently Lady Umi of the South. She appeared to be about seven months along.
"Hello Lady Hikari and Lord Sesshomaru," her voice was sultry.
Hikari glided over to Umi to guide her away. It was obvious the men wanted to talk. She talked to her about names and colors. They caught up on the past two years. The dragonling's color would depend on its gender. Dark colors were mostly males while females were light and shiny.
"Aisho wants Shingi if it is a girl. I want Kenji if it is a boy."
Meanwhile, the men were talking about Naraku. He has caused trouble in their lands, also. They wanted to ally together to fight Naraku and his followers.
Lord Ranma and Sesshomaru were the only unmated ones. Lord Shinta brought his mate and their pup. Lady Andres was currently sleeping. Little Shingo was tormenting a servant while a large fox watched him.
Lady Hikari went back to the men after seeing to Umi. They agreed to meet back up at Hikari's after gathering their men. Hikari's place was by far larger and Naraku was still on her land. They would meet up in a week.
Hikari tried to leave, but a long tail ceased her movement. It stroked the base of her tail, causing her to purr in pleasure. Sesshomaru pulled her close to whisper in her ear. He licked her neck.
"I will take care of both our armies. I will come with you to plant the seeds," he nipped her ear.
Hikari let Sesshomaur follow her home. Half way there, she sensed something was wrong at Light Center. In a hurry, she teleported without Lord Taisho.