Midnight: Chapter 3!!
Yami Midnight: We forgot the disclaimer in the last two chapters, so here it is.
Disclaimer: Midnights do not own Inu-Yasha. Rumiko Takahashi does. (Lucky ass! ) They DO own Katiyo, though.
Recap: Katiyo woke up under the same blanket as Sesshoumaru; Katiyo made him a new arm, bla, bla, bla... Then she fainted.
What have I done?
A soft groan from the figure on the ground jolted Sesshoumaru, lord of the Eastern lands, back to the present. In three great strides he crossed the small cabin and knelt by the girl.
"Ugh, my head." Katiyo said, sitting up.
"Are you all right?" Sesshoumaru asked, his eyes soft.
"Concerned, lord Sesshoumaru?" She said, slightly mockingly.
"You are fortunate I like you. Had you been anyone else, I would rip you to shreds!"
"You just like the arm." A snort was all she got as a retort. "Yeah, you're welcome!" Looking at the small window above her head, she noticed how late it was.
"Good God! It's past midday already. I really should get going."
"Us too. I shudder to think what that pathetic Jaken has gotten himself into." That got a laugh from his two female companions. Together, they walked out the door into the sunlight.
"Well, Sesshoumaru! It's been great. Try not to soil that arm, ok" Crouching, she faced Rin, "And you, dress warmly!" Rising she added, "See you around!" One last smile and she took off at a run. She leapt into the air, and after a blinding flash of light, was carried away on falcon wings.
"Goodbye, Katiyo the Falcon." With that he turned west and headed for his castle.
Midnight: We could end it here, if we wanted...
Yami Midnight: But we were overflowed with ideas, so we're continuing!
One week later
What is this feeling at the back of my mind? It's like an itch I can't scratch, and it's driving me nuts! I hate to admit it, but my gut is telling me it has something to do with Sesshoumaru. Ever since I made his arm, this feeling's been itching. It's like something important took place and I missed it. I've got to find out what it! Maybe...Nah! How could that have happened? Better check, just to make sure.
Without a second more delay, Katiyo the falcon headed east, to the dwelling of Sesshoumaru.
After about a day's flight, she arrived at a castle. This is it for sure! Angling her wings, she dove strait into an open window. She did not have to look far to find the man she was looking for, in fact, she flew right into him. Before she hit the ground, she took on human form and landed on her feet.
"Katiyo! What are you doing here?"
"Sesshoumaru, give me your arm." The panic in her voice made him obey. He stretched out the arm she had made for him. Katiyo grabbed it and pulled up the sleeve. On the inside of his wrist were small silver wings, exactly like the one's on Katiyo's forehead. Stiffly she dropped his arm, and then dropped to the floor.
"Oh no! What have I done? What have I done?"
"I never noticed those before! Katiyo, what is this?" He got no answer. "Katiyo! What is this?" he said louder. He was nervous now. Judging by Katiyo's current state, these marks were not good.
"It must have happened when I was making your arm." She looked down at her hands and saw a small cut on her index finger. "It must have been mixed with the mold. There's no other way" from the sound of it, she was talking to herself, not to Sesshoumaru.
"Katiyo, what does that mean? Explain why I have your wing marks on my wrist!"
She took a deep breath and started softly. "In the falcon way, we choose mates for life. There is a special blood binding ceremony that takes place. When the blood mixes, they can feel each other's presence at all times. Can you feel my fear? Close your eyes. Can you feel my fear?"
Startled by the sudden question, he did it right away. There, at the back of his mind, was something he had never felt before. It felt...white, like fear.
"Yes, I can feel your fear."
Midnight: That can't be good...
Yami Midnight: Short but dramatic chapter. The next one will contain and explanation and the solution (sorta).