Chapter 13: Allies
The tension the next morning was so thick a knife wouldn't even cut it. Kagome stood holding Yuki outside the well house and glanced to everyone present. Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, Shippo, Kirara, and Hoseki.
Sango was facing Miroku, a sad look on her face. She leaned forward and gave him a quick kiss. "That's a goodbye kiss. When you get back from defeating Naraku we can start on thee child you so desperately want." She turned a dark crimson as Miroku smiled widely at her.
Kagome stood staring up at Inuyasha. Neither saying a word, both were just staring back at each other. Kagome then leaned forward and gave Inuyasha a long, passionate, searing kiss. She then winked at him. "That's your goodbye kiss. Just think about what you'll get when you come home." She winked at him again and tried to put on a smile.
Inuyasha could tell Kagome was forcing a smile, she wasn't too happy about him leaving so soon after just getting back. They had talked the night before and she knew he had to do this, there was no other solution. So here she was, forcing a smile and trying to look chipper, just so he would feel better. Inuyasha couldn't find the words to help her feel better, he wasn't sure there were any now that he thought about it. He placed a hand on Kagome's shoulder and another on Yuki's head, causing he ears to twitch slightly. Inuyasha looked at the infant for a very long time, as if committing every inch of her to his memory, he then looked over at his wife and looked at her much the same way. The hand he had placed on her shoulder moved to her neck so his thumb could caress her cheek. He leaned down so his face was centimeters from hers and lingered for a moment not doing anything. Inuyasha then placed his lips on Kagome's for another long, fiery kiss. Reluctantly he separated their joined lips to speak very softly. "I'll be back before these lips grow too cold…I promise." He smiled and winked to her then turned and ran to the well, not looking back.
Miroku quickly followed with Hoseki, both waving as they went inside the well house.
Kagome stared at the well house for what seemed like forever then cradled Yuki closer. "How many times are we gonna have to be separated before we can finally be together?!" A few teas rolled down her cheeks and landed on Yuki's blanket. A soft, gentle hand pressed at her back and started to move her toward the main house.
"It's ok Kagome, You know them, they'll be back when they can and they'll tell us all about it. It's gonna take months to get them to shut up about it. So let's enjoy the quiet while we can." Sango commented to her depressed friend.
Shippo stepped in front of them and started hopping up and down "I'm gonna go join Souta on the station playing thing ok. Ja!" The kitsune was gone before anyone could say anything, just in case.
Sango
directed Kagome up to her room and sat her down on the bed, taking Yuki and
holding her carefully. "Look on the bright side Kagome. With Hoseki helping
them, the guys know were to go this time, right."
"Ya." Was all Kagome mumbled as she flopped down on the bed and stared up at the ceiling then whispered again. "Ya…"
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Miroku, Inuyasha and Hoseki ran around Feudal Japan looking for various youkai to help in their fight. After about a week they had talked to everyone on their list.
Kouga said he would fight before Inuyasha had gotten the question out. Of course he added the ultimatum of getting a kiss from Kagome if he joined, which got him a large smack to the back of the head. Kouga had also learned that Kagome and Inuyasha had married almost year ago and that she had been in her time for most of that year.
They had also managed to recruit Ayame and a couple of her wolves. The rest didn't want anything to do with the fighting. Ryoukan also joined willingly and without any fuss or problems. The Cat Tribe on the other hand had complained and made excuse after excuse. They finally said they didn't want to join in on the "Dog Fight!" Like Miroku had said they were a long shot, they didn't really expect them to join anyway.
Then there was Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western Lands, a very serious and emotionless youkai and Inuyasha's older half brother. Inuyasha and Miroku had just finished talking with the stern youkai and were now walking down a road toward Kaede's. Inuyasha was dumbfounded and walking kind of wobbly.
"Are you really that surprised?" questioned Miroku, who was attempting to right his friend's swervy walk. "You know it was gonna happen sooner or later."
Inuyasha stopped "walking" and looked at the monk, his eye twitching. "But it's Sesshoumaru. I never would have guessed, I mean…with a…it's just… so out of character…" He looked toward the road and started to remember the conversation about 30 minutes ago.
~Flashback~
Inuyasha stood before his brother with Miroku and Hoseki next to him, and Jaken was standing next to Sesshoumaru.
"Sesshoumaru, we are in need of your assistance in a fight." Inuyasha half asked, half ordered.
"Oh?!" replied the stern youkai.
"Yes! An evil woman youkai is after my daughter-"
"Oh no, it reproduced." Interrupted Jaken, and quickly found himself punted backwards by his master along with a 'shhhh.'
"Anyway, if Hakai get's her hands on Yuki, she's planning on wiping out all youkai and making the humans her slaves! You'll be dead!" Inuyasha continued.
Sesshoumaru arched an eyebrow at his brother's words. "Do you mean to tell me that your offspring has that kind of power…How did she come by that?"
"Well, Kagome and I got married and because we are from two different times…Our daughter is the Child that Defies Time…she can either bring peace…or destruction. And Hakai wants her to rid this world of all youkai but herself…Oh and Naraku is with her." Explained Inuyasha.
"Naraku! That bastard!" growled Sesshoumaru and his teeth stared to grind together.
"Sesshoumaru-sama!!" a feminine voice sang over the meadow. A girl of about 16 bounded up from behind the taller youkai and laced her arms around his waist. "Where are we gonna stay tonight?" She looked up at Sesshoumaru, hinting.
"Rin!" coughed Jaken, getting the girls attention.
Rin looked from Sesshoumaru to Jaken then noticed the other people present. "Oh my, excuse me!" Rin released her hold on Sesshoumaru, bowed to the new comers then backed up, standing behind Sesshoumaru, her cheeks a dark red.
Inuyasha was stunned. Not only had this girl just embraced a full youkai but her scent was unmistakable. Had this girl just belonged to him like when they met 4 years ago her scent would have been the same as then, one that indicated she was property of Sesshoumaru. Now, she not only smelled like his property, the scent on her also indicated she belonged to Sesshoumaru in "everyway," she's his lover! And unless he had missed something, there was a tiny tinge of pink on Sesshoumaru's face. 'He's actually blushing!'
Sesshoumaru then started to think over the hanyou's dilemma. 'I do need to protect Rin. I don't want her becoming a slave.' His face cleared of the blush and he became serious again. "It's been awhile since I've seen any action. I'll join you."
Inuyasha who was still too stunned to talk could only stare. Miroku did the speaking for him. "Thank you so much. We're meeting at Kaede's village in 6 more days." Miroku bowed and started to walk off, dragging Inuyasha behind him.
~End Flashback~
"I still can't believe it!" Inuyasha sighed then started to laugh. "His mate is human. What a hypocrite!"
Miroku sweat dropped and shook his head from side to side. "Yes well, at least we got Sesshoumaru on our side…But I do have to admit, I'm very surprised too."
Hanyou, monk and Tori no Ten burst out laughing. They continued to walk down the road, the whole time talking about Sesshoumaru and his relationship with the 16 year old Rin
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