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WD: Alright! Chapter 14!Yay! Hope you guys like it. And after being at my father's house for a really good part of the summer, I'm back with all new chapters. Yay!
==Last time: "Sesshoumaru! That's not Inuyasha, he's still being controlled!" "I know! Tetsusaiga is a protection sword, but because Inuyasha isn't using it to defend someone and Tetsusaiga is refusing to cut Sesshoumaru!" "Finally.....you'd think Sesshoumaru would have 'You are here' maps." "Get the armies ready, we match towards the Western Lands tomorrow morning." "It's Naraku! He's got a whole army of youkai headed this way!" ==
==Chapter 14: Loyalty's Blood==
"How many?" Sesshoumaru asked Suzume, his eyes narrowed.
"At least 100,000, if not more Sesshoumaru-sama. He's gathering youkai on the way." Suzume said. "Should I call the villagers here Sesshoumaru-sama?" The bird youkai asked.
"Suzume, you warn the villagers, tell them they can find refuge here. Tell your men to call the other Taiyoukai here, tell them to bring their families as well." Sesshoumaru said, Suzume bowed to the still stunned people at the table and took off, changing into her sparrow form once more.
"Sesshoumaru?....." Kagome said quietly.
"Jaken." The Taiyoukai said.
"Yes Sesshoumaru-sama?" The toad asked.
"Take Rin and the fox kit to the secret room, take enough food for at least two weeks, bring more food and water than needed, you will have four more mouths to feed." Sesshoumaru ordered. Jaken nodded and started to herd Rin and Shippou down a hall when Rin broke free and ran to Sesshoumaru, latching herself to his tail.
"But Rin doesn't want to go Sesshoumaru-sama! Rin will be-"The little girl started to weep, not wanting to leave her father figure.
"Rin, please stop your crying." Sesshoumaru said, patting the girl on the head. Rin stopped her crying instantly. She nodded and gave her Sesshoumaru-sama's tail another hug.
"Come on Rin-chan, we can tell stories and draw!" Shippou chirped. Rin nodded and followed Shippou and Jaken down a hallway.
"What's going on?" Kagome asked.
"We have less than a week to prepare for a huge attack on this castle, I suggest honing your weapons." Sesshoumaru said, walking towards his study.
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The next day humans from the village started pouring into Sesshoumaru's castle. Kagome was amazed that Sesshoumaru would let them in.
"Why would Sesshoumaru let humans into his castle?" Kagome wondered out loud, watching people come in.
"They are from my villages, I do not wish for the deaths of my people, even if they are human." Someone said from behind Kagome. The miko turned around to see Sesshoumaru standing there, also watching the humans.
"Why are they all coming here? Is the castle safe enough?" Kagome asked.
"The women and children will go underground to the keep. The men shall fight with us." Sesshoumaru answered.
"What did you mean when you said to Jaken 'You'll have four more mouths to feed.'?"
"The other Taiyoukai will be here with their families, the pups will go with Rin and Shippou." Sesshoumaru answered.
"Who all will be here?"
"The Taiyoukai of the North, Katzumi, Tsuya and her pups Ai and Kane. The Taiyoukai of the South, Akihiro and Seiko and her pups Etsu and Haru. Then there is the Taiyoukai of the East, Hayato, who is unmated." Sesshoumaru said.
"And their armies right?" Kagome asked.
"Yes, along with some minor youkai lords and their armies. If you wish to usher the females and children from the villages to the keep, you are welcome to." Sesshoumaru said. Kagome nodded and with help from Sango, got all the women and children into the underground keep.
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The next day more people from the villages came and were led into the keep along with the others. Most of them had food with them, those who didn't got food from the kitchens. Along with the humans came the arrival of the other Taiyoukai. Hayato came first, along with his army, which camped outside. Next came the Taiyoukai of the North and South, who had traveled together.
"Welcome Katzumi-sama." Kagome said, bowing to the Taiyoukai of the North.
"You are Kagome, Sesshoumaru-sama's miko right?" Katzumi asked. Kagome nodded and bowed to Tsuya, Katzumi's mate. Both of them were cat youkai, and powerful ones at that.
"Kagome-sama, it is an honor to meet you." Tsuya said. Kagome blushed.
"Please call me Kagome Tsuya-sama."
"Then you must call me Tsuya."
"Deal."
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After meeting all the other Taiyoukai and their pups, Kagome was ready for food. Tsuya and Kagome had become very fast and the Lady of the North had already told Kagome a couple embarrassing tales of Sesshoumaru when he was a pup.
"As much as I enjoy you two laughing at my childhood, I need to speak to Kagome." Sesshoumaru said, having heard some of the things Tsuya was telling Kagome.
"What is it Sesshoumaru?" Kagome asked. He had led to her the weapons room and took a sword off the shelf and handed it to her.
"You will need it, keep it close." He said.
"Sesshoumaru....I can't accept this." Kagome said, looking at the sword.
"Yes you can." Sesshoumaru said. Kagome pulled the sword out of the scabbard and gasped, it was full tang and was 3 feet long, but was light as a feather. There were sakura blossoms engraved on the part of the handle and what looked like a family crest on the first part of the blade.
"Sesshoumaru....this is your mother's sword!" Kagome gasped.
"It was also my sword after she died." Sesshoumaru said.
"I can't take it....it was your mother's." Kagome started to hand it back to him, but he wouldn't take it.
"Keep it Kagome, she would have love to have her old sword back in use, it has been far too long since it has been of use to my family."
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Dinner was packed, all the Taiyoukai and some of the high-ranking humans attended dinner, and some of the lower-youkai lords had yet to arrive. Kagome helped pass food out to everyone and finally took a seat next to Sesshoumaru.
"Been busy have we?" He asked, smirking.
"Yes, and carrying this sword around only leaves me with one hand." Kagome growled.
"You know....there are ways to tie it to your kimono..." Sesshoumaru said.
"What?"
"Why do you think there are little strings attached to the scabbard?" Sesshoumaru pointed to the black ribbon that was wrapped around the black scabbard. Kagome blushed while the Taiyoukai of the West smirked. After dinner Sesshoumaru headed towards his study until-
"Sesshoumaru! Wait up! I want to say something!" Sesshoumaru stopped and looked at the miko who was running to catch up with him.
"Make it quick."
"Well, I wanted to say thank you for taking me in and teaching me and letting Sango and Miroku and Shippou staying and ummm...yeah." Sesshoumaru looked at her with his blank face and nodded slightly, then turned to leave. Kagome grabbed his arm before he could get very far.
"Do you wish to say something more?" He asked.
"Well...it's more like....what I want to give you." Kagome said. Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow at her.
"There is nothing you have that could possibly interest me." Sesshoumaru said, Kagome touched the empty kimono sleeve where Sesshoumaru's left arm used to be. He gave her one of his death glares, but she didn't see it as her eyes where closed. There was a sudden pink blast of light, temporarily blinding the Taiyoukai. When the annoying black and red dots in front of his eyes had gone, his eyes opened a millimeter more in surprise.
"How's that for a 'thank you' gift?" Kagome chirped. Sesshoumaru stared down at his now left arm, it was real, right down to the strips on his wrist. Before he could say anything, she was humming and walking down the halls.
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Kagome awoke to Sango and Miroku's face in hers. Miroku had been recently slapped, as he had a large, red hand mark on his face.
"Wh...what time is it?" Kagome yawned.
"Sesshoumaru-sama told us to wake you up, he wishes for all of us to be present at his meeting." Sango said, growling at Miroku for his wandering hand.
"Let me get dressed." Sango nodded and dragged Miroku out of Kagome's room. The miko chose a pale blue kimono and tied her new sword to it. Kagome yawned once more and headed down the hall, following Sango and Miroku.
"It's about time." Sesshoumaru said without looking up. He sat at a table with the other youkai lords and their mates. Kagome had no chance to respond as she found herself in someone's arms. She gasped in surprise and Sesshoumaru growled as she turned around to meet her attacker.
==End Chapter==
WD: I know I know...it's a really short chapter. Only 5 pages according to my computer. Umm...yeah....
==Reviews==
HieilovesBotan: I too hate Kikyo, I think I might have killed her off.....but I'm not sure. I'd have to check the next chapter.
Silverstargazing: Heh.....glad you liked! Yup, Naraku is coming. Evil Naraku....evil I say!
RoguesHeart: Ack! Milk!!! Evil milk! I can't drink milk, I'm a vegan....soymilk would be nice though.....vegan, no meat, no dairy.....but I will eat that chocolate cake....
Eddie4: It was kinda short wasn't it? This chapter's only 5 pages long on my computer, but the next chapter is 15 pages....I think...
Sukera: Will do. I'll update ASAP. Yay! Thankies for reviewing!
Tbiris: Naraku may have more to worry about, but Kagome still isn't as good as Sesshou-chan with a sword....
Kagomefire: I might have taken it down or something....I don't know, but it's back up! Yay! And I'll be sure to read your stories, in fact, I'll go read them now.
Kai Fang: Glad you liked it! Thanks for a review!
Devil's Reincarnation: I'm glad I updated to. Hope you liked!