Fate, Sesshomaru, Both

Song ??? The gift 'Thinking' "Speaking"

Purgatory Chapter 4

The rain had finally given way; autumn was slowly changing to winter. I had my child it was a girl we named her Faith. Snow was now lightly fluttering down; the ground was turning white bit by bit. I carried the child in my arms being supported by my husband up to our hut.

Blood covered the ground Sesshomaru looked down at the form that was the cause of the now growing puddle. Fate was lying curled up in her own blood shaking terribly. Sesshomaru felt guilt scratching at his stomach, 'I should not feel guilt, at the sign of her weakness' he scolded himself. But the guilt kept ripping his stomach, so he gave into it and picked her up bridal style. He walked quickly into the cave, when 'Wari saw the condition of her friend she glared at the tall male.

"What did you do to her?"

"Nothing" He stated the ice in his voice sending shivers down her back

"Fine, take her into the back."

With that they walked into the previously used room. Sesshomaru laid Fate's limp form on the table. Noticing the blood coming from her back he quickly flipped her over. The cloth was intact implying that he was not the cause of her injury. 'Wari then took a knife and carefully cut her shirt off. Whip like marks covered her back, 'Wari's eyes got large then went back to their regular size. She touched the maimed skin, and gasped.

"What seems to be the problem?" Sesshomaru said cocking his eyebrow

"These wounds are those of a sayin whip."

"But there was clearly no sayins in the area" Sesshomaru said flatly

"I know...but they can put a...a kind of curse on a person"

"Curse?"

"Yes, where they engrave symbols into the back and can attack the person any time"

"Can you cure this curse?"

"Well thankfully I know every sayin curse and the reverse symbols so yes I can"

"So do it"

"I'll need help the process will be painful"

"Painful...how much more painful?"

"Compared to yours...umm about five times stronger"

"In that case I'll help you with this task"

"You hold her feet"

'Wari said walking over to grab some grounded herbs from a large pot in the corner of the room. Taking the herbs and the knife she held Fate's arms down as best she could. Then she started carving symbols into the uncut skin, the symbols where enchanting and odd to the dog demon. After finishing the ten symbols in her companions back she set the knife down and grabbed the small bowl of herbs she had gotten. Pinch by pinch she repeated the same process that Fate had preformed on Sesshomaru. Not missing one cut she set down the bowl and held down Fate's arms. The skin started to boil like it was on fire blood started gushing out of the many wounds on her back. Then the first scream came, a wordless scream ripping out of her throat. Another gash formed on her back the symbols turned black then purple then red then to the color of flesh forming scars the other wounds on her back healed quickly. Her body once again went limp, 'Wari smiled despairingly.

"It's over that won't happen again... ever again"

"That didn't seem so painful she screamed once"

"Fate can probably stand more pain then the strongest warrior"

"Why is this?"

"She was held captive in the sayin empire"

"Hmm...but that doesn't explain anything"

"She was chained nude to Vegeta's wall"

"Then I presume that meant she was tortured"

"She's still lucky though"

"Why is that?"

"She wasn't raped, because she didn't fight" 'Wari said looking down at the ground.

Just then Rin walked in worry etched on her face, she looked like she was on the edge of tears. She looked at 'Wari then Sesshomaru. 'Wari walked over to the young girl and smiled.

"It's ok Rin lets get you to bed, Sesshomaru with all the blood loss she'll need more warmth so you should get more blankets and maybe even bathe her...okay?"

"Yes, I will do that"

Sesshomaru picked up the young woman, and gracefully walked into the cave where the hot spring laid. He pulled off her pants and walked into the spring still clothed in his pants. The blood had dried on to her back so he sat her on a rock and started to lightly wash the blood off. Even with the scars her skin felt utterly soft to the touch. He then saw what 'Wari had meant scars covered her legs; they went every which way in no certain pattern. Just then her head fell forward and landed in the crook of his neck he heard something he had missed before she was purring low in her throat. Her tail was full of the dry blood so he used his nails like a brush and cleaned that too. After cleaning her of the blood Sesshomaru picked her up bridal style once again and was met by 'Wari who had new clothes for the unconscious Fate. They dressed her in a light blue kimono that had sakura blossoms on it. Sesshomaru changed quickly into some dry clothes then picked the limp form up again. He then walked into the cavern where he slept and laid her on the futon and covered her with blankets he then laid down beside her under the furs. At the new source of heat Fate cuddled to his chest, he looked down at the sleeping form. Then slowly dozed off himself.

The next morning Fate opened one eye, her pillow was oddly warm. She looked up at the face that was connected to her "Pillow".

'Winter snow is falling down Children laughing all around Lights are turning on

Like a fairy tail come true'

She slowly got up so not to wake him. She went to go make a fire, she grabbed some wood and went for the flint but another hand got there before her. Fate looked up to meet yellow eyes and white hair.

"You shouldn't be up" Sesshomaru commented

"I'm stubborn, you can't stop me from doing stuff" she said smiling

"I'll help you make the fire"

"Oo the guilt trip huh?"

"No, one like my self does not feel guilt" 'What is this I feel then?'

"Okay whatever you say" she said carrying the wood to the fire pit.

She set up the wood and he used the flint to get it burning. The lit up the woman sitting across from him looked like an angel all she was missing was the wings.

'Sitting by the fire we made

You're the answer when I prayed

I would find someone

Baby I found you'

Fate grabbed the teapot and the tea. The snow was now at least a foot deep, so fate grabbed a fur and draped it around her shoulders. Rin and 'Wari came out, Rin was happy and jumpy like usual 'Wari looked like a zombie. Rin was wrapped in a cloak that was made of fur pelts. Fate laughed at the sight of her dragons coming out with furs on their heads. 'That's Rin's doing' Her eyes sparkled with joy. She then looked at the figure over the fire. He watched Rin with his emotionless mask but his eyes told his story. He loved her like his child, like a daughter. 'Maybe there is more under the hard shell. Maybe someone with a heart.' She smiled and just kept looking at the hidden man. He caught her staring and looked at her, she quickly turned her head away. She knew she was blushing; she stood and looked out of the cave into the snow. She could feel his eyes burning a hole into her back. She shifted uncomfortably under his gaze. Rin ran up to Fate and asked to go out and play. She smiled and let the young girl go out and be supervised by the dragons.

Three weeks later

Fate then heard a familiar roar and looked to the skies. There was a black dragon flying towards them, Sesshomaru stood as the dragon landed. A white wolf jumped off first. He looked at the young girl then to the dragons sitting monitoring her. He walked toward the mouth of the cave and smiled at whom he saw. Fate ran out to meet the young demon. He caught her in a large hug spinning her around.

"Fate I thought you where dead"

"Ben I missed you so much." She hugged him tighter

He looked back and saw Sesshomaru and 'Wari standing in the cave both with questioning looks. To more figures jumped off the dragon and walked forward the dragon followed. Tara had tears in her eyes as she looked upon the person who had saved her life. Fate sheepishly grinned and waved at the kitsune behind her, he looked mad at his childhood friend. She ducked behind Ben, and stayed there as the dragon came and tackled her, now only the size of a dog he hugged her.

"Domunos my old friend. How have you been"

"Lonely" he said hugging his friend closer

"Domunos you're a big brother" she said motioning the other dragons forward.

"Ahh the powers of wind and fire. What'd you name them?"

"Wild Fire and Dancing Wind"

"Ahh good strong Dragon names, just like the others" The black skinned dragon bowed at the younger ones "And who are these fine looking people" his voice was warm and cheerful "And a child! Come here my child. Now what might your name be?"

"Rin"

"And you two?"

"'Wari"

"Lord Sesshomaru"

"Ahh the Lord of the western lands of Makai, it's my pleasure to meet you all"

"My old friend how are the others fairing without me?"

"Oo Draco he is moping around, Xenas she is happy as can be but misses you so, 'Blood is how can I say it he's furious that you didn't take us with you that night, Juneus in glowing with all her glory but also misses you and Truntica is just himself but misses you terribly"

"Oh my old friend, how I miss all of them and the entire pack"

"Then why not come back with us?"

"No, no I very content with staying here"

"Ahh then I'll send people out to visit "

"That would be splendid"

"Now you must tell me how you got the Lord into your humble home, and the child too, and most certainly this young woman" Domunos laughed filling the air with that warm sound.

Sesshomaru looked on in shock she spoke like royalty. Her word choice was faultless and the happiness in her voice was grand. Her eyes danced with joy as she ushered their guests into the cavern. They sat around a glorious fire and Fate and Domunos told stories of their adventures with each other. Domunos laughed as he told them about the time fate had beaten I guy for touching her in impropriate place. Fate blushed bright red then joined into the laughter. Sesshomaru watched her letting a small smile slither onto his face. She then told everyone about the time where Domunos had charges at a squirrel for taking his bread, he ripped down a half of forest chancing that squirrel.

"Fate tell us about these other dragons" 'Wari said

"Ok, ok Domunos was the first dragon I ever created with my powers he has the power of darkness, Draco is the second he has the power of water, Xenas is the third she has the power of life, 'Blood is the forth and has the power of death, Juneus is the power of light and finally Truntica is the power of earth."

"Wow that many? So what are their powers" 'Wari said pointing to the to younger dragons

"Wild Fire is fire and Dancing Wind is well wind"

Fate glanced at Sesshomaru who looked different he had a smile on his face, small but a smile. Domunos broke the silence by asking how in the world we all met and was surprised at Fates tail.

"Those damn sayins thankfully you got out. And you Sesshomaru are lucky Fate got a hold of Rin or you could be dead and might still have only on arm"

Fate walked over to Ben and plopped down in his lap making him grunt. She pecked his cheek with a kiss. He set his chin on the top of her head. Sesshomaru knew this was a sign of kinship, not mating, brother and sister that's all they were. Fate watched Sesshomaru out of the corner of her eye. The turned to look at the happy couple showing Rin the child in the woman's arms, Fate stood and walked over to them and sat next to Tara. Looking down at the child she smiled, Tara looked over at her and handed the child over to her. Cradling the child close to her chest she sat there and looked at the little being. Handing her back to her mother she went into the back to bathe then go to sleep. Fate wanted to wake up in someone specials arms tomorrow morning but knew she wouldn't.

'All I want is to hold you forever All I need is you more everyday You saved my heart From being broken apart You gave your love away And I'm thankful everyday For the gift'

She bathed and said goodnight to her guests and normal inhabitants. She laid on her bed suddenly she felt lonely and cold, she'd been like this sense she woke up in his arms. She fell asleep fast and dreamt about him, they stood under the moon and kissed. She smiled slightly in her sleep, she had fell for him, and so she whispered his name.

Unknowingly being watched by two eyes that heard her whisper that name, his name. Sesshomaru stood in the door looking down at the sleeping figure, which had just whispered his name lovingly.

'Watching as you softly sleep What'd I'd give if I could keep Just this moment If only time stood still But the colors fade away And the years will make us gray But baby in my eyes You'll still be beautiful'

The next morning Fate woke up warm and comfortable. Something was wrapped around her torso, looking down expecting to see Domunos tail she saw a hand but not just any hand, Sesshomaru's hand. She laid back down and enjoyed this moment in which she was glowing with joy. She felt him shift and knew he was awake she flipped over to look into his eyes. She had broken his outer shell away and gotten into the soft side, 'hey he was like a smore' she thought and giggled to herself. They where inches apart staring into each other's eyes for a second then Fate closed the gap bye giving him a kiss, he deepened it and broke the kiss for air. They where about to go for seconds when they where jumped on by a small child. It clung to Fates torso and laughed. Another form jumped Sesshomaru sitting on his chest.

"So aunt Fate is this our uncle?" Said the one perched on Sesshomaru

"Yea aunt Fate" The other one squealed

"You two, where's your dad?"

"Out there he told us to get you up"

"Go back out there and tell him to run."

"Okay" the to kids chirped and ran out

"I presume those where your nephews"

"Yep Kevin and Dawn" Fate said

The two troublesome twins ran back in giggling. "He asked why"

"Never mind I just show him" With that fate darted out of the room and he heard a scream then more running. The two twins just stared down at him then jumped him once again. "So are you our uncle?"

"We'll see," He said sitting up with one twin clinging to his leg and the other to his back. He stood and walked out of the room and got everyone's attention especially sense he was walking out of Fate's room. The kids jumped off and ran to their mother Ben had appeared in the mouth of the cave just in time to see Sesshomaru walk out of the room with his twins attached. But before he could get one word in his sister tackled him. Sesshomaru watched as one she-wolf told the children to cover their ears.

"You had a busy night huh sis?" Ben said grinning

"Ewe no you dirty little asshole"

"Oh you did it that way"

"Don't go there"

"I bet you're tired"

"Ben. Don't. Go. There."

"Was it fun?"

"Oo that's it" She socked him in the nose hard enough to break it.

Sesshomaru watched in amusement as her brother clutched his nose. She stood up and dusted off her hands.

"That'll teach ya" she said and walked back and stood next to Sesshomaru and crossed her arms. 'Wari was barely holding back her giggles. Domunos laughed and said in a full cheerful voice.

"Looks like we have a wedding to plan" Everyone clapped and cheered. Fate blushed lightly as all the women swarmed around her and ushered her away from Sesshomaru. The dragon gracefully walked up to the tall yokai.

"So it looks like you have fallen for our young Fate"

"Seems so, yes"

"Are you ready to wed?"

"More then ready."

"Then we'll wed you two tomorrow" he turned around and yelled out into the small room of wolf yokai. "They wed tomorrow, lets make preparations"

'All I want is to hold you forever All I need is you more everyday You saved my heart From being broken apart You gave your love away And I'm thankful everyday For the gift All I want is to hold you forever All I need is you more everyday You saved my heart From being broken apart You gave your love away I can't find the words to say And I'm thankful everyday For the gift'

Fluff awww! I love it.