DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN INUYASHA OR ANY OF ITS CHARACTERS.
"Dammit he escaped!!!" 'Now where did that dog demon go?' "HEEEERRREEE
SESSY, SESSY!!"
::sees silver streak around the corner:: "Dammit!!! Now I gotta chase
him!" ^_^ hehehehe.....
YAY!!! CHAPPIE!!!! YAY!!! ::JUMPS UP AND DOWN, SHAKES BOOTY:: Okie, Now, after that cliffy I left (and all the others) I worked extra special hard to get this chappie out to ya'll to make up for it. ::whispers:: I even worked on it at work! ^_~ Shhhh! Don't tell anyone! I really hope you like it!!!
::HUGS & KISSES TO ALL WHO REVIEWED!!!:: Ya'll have been sooo great!!
AND FOR THOSE THAT DIDN'T, THANK YOU ANYWAY FOR READING MY FIC!!!
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Jackie ::Shoves Amy off stage:: HA!!! "I'm the star now!!! NANER, NANER, NAAANER!!!"
Amy ::throws tomato and hits Jackie square in the face:: "BULLSEYE!"
Jackie ::Falls on ass:: "I'm sorry!!! You are the Queen!!" ::bows at Amy's feet::
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Mind Games
His heart pounded in his chest as he and Sess raced across the rooftops of Tokyo. They both disregarded driving, knowing that they could get to Kagome faster using their demon speed and moving as the crow flies. Yash hadn't been this afraid in years. Not since Kagome was found missing for those three days. His Kag was in trouble and again, he wasn't there to prevent it.
'She better be okay. I swear if anything happens to her, someone will pay!' his mind churned. 'Faster, I have to get to her!' With a burst of unexpected speed he ran faster. Fear and determination forcing him to push his limits, forgetting that Sess was with him, he kept going.
Sess easily kept up with his brother's pace until he suddenly moved even faster. He was forced to exert more energy to catch back up with him. His heartbeat frantically within his own chest. Fear was not something he was accustomed to, but he was afraid. He heard the phone call that Yash had and it made his blood run cold. He was worried that something bad was happening to Kagome.
'Damn that woman. She makes me feel things and I hardly know her.... I just know I don't want her to get hurt.' His conscience nipped at him. 'DAMMIT! She better not be hurt!' He snarled in his mind.
Both brothers raced across Tokyo to help the woman one loved and the other that still couldn't admit that he was attracted to her.
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They were both in shock at the blue light that emitted from the Shikon's dark frame. They instantly felt her miko energy flowing through the air as they landed. Both were in awe at the powerful protective barrier that encased Kagome and her friends on the other side. Wondering if they would even be able to pass through to help her, they cautiously approached.
'I hope she will recognize me. I don't feel like getting barbequed tonight.' Yash thought as he raised his hand to the shield. His fingers gingerly grazed the blue glow and it shimmered at his touch. 'No barbeque.' He sighed. He looked back at Sess briefly then turned and hesitantly walked through to the door. It had allowed him to pass.
Sess mentally cringed at the thought of being a char grilled tai youkai as he watched his brother brave the intense miko energy that flowed around them. Seeing that he was able to pass through without harm, he raised his hand to the shield. 'She does not know me. I wonder if she will allow me to pass after our encounter earlier or try to purify me out of spite. I hope her aura can read that I am here to help her, not harm her.' He thought as he took a deep breath and walked through the barrier without incident.
He felt her fear and relief as he passed through her barrier. He knew she could sense that they were there, then suddenly he felt a flash of terror from her as he reached Inuyasha's side. Knowing his brother felt it as well, they both rushed in just in time to see Miroku flying down the stairs and crash into a table.
"What the hell?" Yash flinched upon seeing his friend hit the ground, hard.
"Damnit! That hurt Kag!" Miroku whined as he slowly began to stand up. 'I gotta get her to wake up!' He thought, not realizing that Yash and Sess were standing there, staring at him.
"Oi, Miroku! What the hell is going on? When you called, I thought you guys were under attack or something!" Yash yelled, getting his attention. "Why is the building surrounded by Kag's energy and why did you just come crashing down the stairs like you were thrown or something?"
Grumbling, Miroku glared at Yash "I don't know what the hell is going on! After I got off the phone with you I went back up to check on them and wait for you when all of a sudden Kag started glowing. Then all hell broke loose! The glass in her place started exploding and things started flying around! I tried calling out to her and tried to get close to her, but then she started flicking like a strobe light! That's when I realized something was really wrong and I called you. When I tried to wake her, she blasted me outta there and down here."
Wincing he rubbed his injured back, and then noticed Sess standing next to Yash. "She let you get through her barrier?" he asked in shock, his violet eyes reflecting his disbelief. "Why would she let you in? You and her were at each other's throats when we saw you last!"
"I do not know why but that is irrelevant at this point. We are wasting time here when she is in danger. She is terrified of something. I felt it when I passed through." Not waiting to see if they would follow, Sesshomaru walked passed the injured monk and started upstairs just as a piercing scream echoed through the building.
Upon hearing her cry, Sess raced to Kagome's room with Yash and Miroku hot on his heels. He stopped short at the sight that greeted him. There in the living room above a black leather couch was Kagome floating in the air with Sango gripped tightly in her arms. The air was pulsating with pure blue miko energy but there were flickers of black laced with in.
"What's going on? Why is she like that?" Yash asked worry etched in his voice. "I don't like the way this feels. There's something not right with here. This has never happened before."
"Someone is attacking her mind. She is fighting with it but she is terrified which is causing this reaction. She has no control over what's going on outside of her mind's eye. " Sess stated coolly.
"I felt a vile aura, just briefly, before I entered the apartment, but I didn't have the time to analyze it since Kag started to go berserk." Miroku offered. "I am worried. She has become a very powerful miko over the years but whatever has got her is stronger."
Inuyasha attempted to approach her and Sango but as he reached out to touch her, a pulse of energy threw him across the room into the wall. Moaning he clumsily stood up and shook his head. "Damn, I forgot how much of a punch she could pack."
"This is fruitless. The only way to help her is to enter her mind and see what is happening." Sess stated as he moved a few steps closer to the pair. "Do not attempt to touch them again. It will only cause you to get tossed around again. I will enter her dream and find what is attempting to harm her."
Neither Inuyasha nor Miroku said a word. They couldn't understand why he was helping and were not about to argue with him for the sake of their loved ones. Taking a step a back they allowed him to do as he needed.
'I don't know what is plaguing your mind miko but I will find out.' Sess promised as he closed his eyes.
He began to probe at her aura trying to gain entrance but her mental barriers blocked him. After several attempts he began to grow frustrated. 'She couldn't possibly be this strong. I have never had this much trouble entering another's mind before.' Sess mentally growled.
Finally after a few more tries, she allowed him to access her. He entered her mind and was amazed at the mass of pure energy that flowed around him. As he moved deeper inside, the pureness he felt began to flicker and the black energy that signified betrayal and the need for vengeance became amplified. The closer he moved to the core of her the more he felt the black aura taking over. 'Where is she and why does she feel such anger and betrayal from deep within?'
Suddenly, the terror he felt earlier swirled around him and then spiked as he heard a shrill scream rip through his very soul. He moved like lighting toward her inner self and froze for a split second at the scene before him. His senses kicked into overdrive at the sheer force of the evil presence that encased Kagome's nude form and swirled around her.
There she was lying on what looked to be a large, elegant four-poster bed with red, silk sheets. Her arms were chained above her head and her body had uncountable gashes that bled crimson. He was stunned at what he saw. Not hesitating a second longer he approached the bed as the evil presence stopped swirling as if waiting for him.
"You are not welcome here tai youkai." It hissed. "This does not concern you."
Sess's eyes began to tint pink as he snarled, "I believe that you are mistaken. She allowed me to enter her mind and would not have if she didn't want me to help her. YOU are the one that is not welcome here and I will destroy you for impudence!"
His youki began to swirl around him with such force that it caused a whirlwind to surround the area they were in. His silver hair billowed out and his eyes flashed red. His entire being glowed like the sun on a hot summer day as he forced his youki against the entity that threatened Kagome's sanity.
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InuYasha and Miroku stared in shock at the girls' forms when they felt a large amount of Sess's youki spike suddenly. Worry creased their faces as they felt another aura flare. This aura they did not recognize but knew it was what was causing their friend's distress. It was heavy with malice and it was coming from within Kagome's glowing form.
Sango's eyes flew open when she felt her body being crushed against her friend. She had been mentally trapped within her own mind when suddenly it was released and she was able to wake. She felt as if she was having her ribs broken as Kagome continued her merciless hold. Sango's eyes teared as her friend whimpered in fear. She wished that she could have prevented this from happening. 'Dammit! Why is this happening to her?' her mind cried.
Sango wrapped her arms around Kagome and kissed her check as she tried to sooth her. Her hold on Sango finally loosened some and she unconsciously buried her face in the crook her friend's neck. Sighing with relief, now that she wasn't being crushed, Sango looked around and realized that she was floating in the air. 'What is going on?' she wondered.
"Sango" Miroku called to her. "Don't move. Sesshomaru has entered Kag's mind to try and eliminate whatever has a hold of her. We don't know what is happening but just stay calm and don't let go."
"I feel something really bad around her you guys. I hope she's gonna be okay." Sango worried. 'Stay with me Kag! Everything will be okay! I hope...'
The three friends waited in anticipation as Sesshomaru worked to bring their Kagome back to them.
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The spirit that had attacked Kagome's inner soul roared with rage as it fought against the powerful youki that threatened to overtake it. In an attempt to escape the tai youkai it wrapped itself around Kagome's form to force him to lessen his assault. Just as predicted, Sess's youki dimmed in fear of hurting the injured miko and the spirit hissed in anger. "I will be back Sesshomaru. The miko will pay dearly for your interference." With that said, the evil aura vanished from sight and he could not sense it anymore.
Sess called back his youki as he heard Kagome whimper. His red eyes faded back to the rich gold that normally graced his features. He slowly approached her shaking form. Her eyes were shut tightly and tears slid down her pale face. He could hear her heart racing and her breath coming out in gasps. His heart clenched at the sight before him.
Using the poison from his claws he removed the manacles from her abused wrists and gently covered her naked form with a thin red sheet. He looked away as he was not able to stomach all of the cuts and bruises that covered her body. She slowly opened her eyes and looked up at him. Her tortured sapphire depths locked with his.
His gaze softened at the look in hers eyes. He heard her sharp intake of breath and smelt her fear as he sat on the edge of the bed. Gently he picked her up, placing her in his lap. Mindful of her injuries he held her close and rocked with her. The tension in her body slowly eased as he whispered reassurances in her ear. Her quiet sobs and trembling form in his arms tore at him.
"I couldn't fight him. I wasn't strong enough." She whispered brokenly. "I tried so hard and he hurt me so badly. Why couldn't I escape?" She relived her nightmarish abduction in her mind and it held her captive in fear.
"He is gone now and you do not have to fear him. I will keep you safe." He whispered, not understanding why he felt so protective of this woman. At that moment it didn't matter. It felt so right to have her in his arms and he didn't want to let her go. 'I do not know what you have done to me miko but I will follow my instincts. I will find out what has happened to you and what attacked your inner being.' He mentally promised.
"Why are you here? Why are you helping me?" she asked softly as she looked deep into his golden orbs. A feeling of warmth spread throughout her entire body at the tender look he gave her. She felt as if she was looking into his very soul and losing herself within it at the same time.
He looked down at the miko that had made him react in ways he never had before. 'Why indeed?' he wondered as he raised a clawed hand to caress her cheek. She flinched slightly at the contact but allowed him to continue. "I will not harm you." He whispered as he lowered his face to hers. His gaze never leaving hers as he closed the distance and gently kissed her lips.
Her eyes widened in shock at the feel of his lips pressed against hers. She couldn't move. Fear was the first emotion that hit her full force, until he cautiously began to nibble and lick at her lips. Her fear began to subside at the warm feeling he had stirred from inside of her. Slowly, she relaxed into his embrace and closed her eyes, savoring the way he made her feel safe and protected within his arms.
Cautiously he continued his ministrations not wanting to frighten her. Feeling her relax, he softly licked at her lips, asking for entrance so he could taste more of her. Slowly she opened her mouth to him as he dipped his tongue deep within. 'She tastes like sweet strawberries and wine mixed together' he thought as their kiss became more intense. He felt his body light on fire at the sheer intensity of emotions she was able to bring forth from within him. Then she started to kiss him back.
She felt it to her toes when she allowed him to kiss her deeply. He expertly massaged her tongue with his, emitting a moan from within her. Tentively, she tasted him back and he growled in pleasure at her timid advance. 'Damn!' she thought 'This feels so nice!' She had wrapped her arm around his neck pulling him deeper into their kiss.
Sess's control wavered dangerously on the edge as he became more aroused from her actions. 'I have to stop this!' was his last thought before he heard her cry out as if in pain. She forcefully shoved him away from her and scrambled to the other side of the bed. Her eyes were wild and her midnight tresses draped over her shoulders as she gripped the sheet tightly against her nude body. At that moment she looked like a cornered animal about to spring. He looked closely at her, his confusion apparent. 'What did I do?' he wondered. Then he remembered the scene he came upon when he found her. He vividly recalled the injuries and the way she manacled to the bed. "What happened to you?"
"Get out! Get OUT! GET OUT!!!" she screamed.
Suddenly her aura flared violently and a huge pulse of power flew toward him. He was forcefully thrown from her mind and physically thrown across the room away from her and Sango.
"What the hell?" Yash asked as he felt Kagome's energy spike. His eyes widened in shock as he watched his brother suddenly go flying right past him through the wall. 'Kag's gonna be pissed about that!' was his first thought. He turned back to the two girls just as they fell to the couch.
"Are you two okay?" he asked as he rushed to Kagome's side.
"Ouch" Sango grumbled as she slowly sat up with Kagome still in her arms. "I think she's gonna be okay. That bad feeling I had is gone."
Miroku sat next to Sango just as Sess walked back into the room. He was dusting off the sheet rock that was caked in his hair and all over his clothes. 'Stupid women hormones' he mentally grumbled. He watched as Inuyasha removed Kagome from Sango's lap and placed her in his own. Concern and worry etched in his face.
"What happened?" Yash asked as Kagome finally started to rouse.
"There was an evil spirit attacking her. In her mind's eye she was physically injured. I was able to force the spirit to leave but was not able to destroy it without harming her." He left out the part that it looked like she was being raped and tortured. His eyes moved from his brother's to the miko in his arms.
She slowly opened her eyes and smiled weakly at her friends. "Hey guys" Yash hugged her tightly "Don't ever scare me like that again!" he whispered harshly. "I don't want to lose you." He loosened his hold and kissed her lightly on her forehead.
Sess's jealousy grew at the tender affection his brother showed the Kagome. He remembered the way she felt in his arms and the heated kiss they shared. Even though it was not physical, he still tasted her on his lips. 'She is mine' was all he could think until her gaze locked with his.
"YOU SON OF A BITCH!" she yelled as aura flared with anger. "WHAT GAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO KISS ME LIKE THAT??"
His eyes flashed just briefly showing her his anger. "You obviously enjoyed it since you were kissing me back."
Her eyes widened as she realized just who was still in the room with her. A deep red blush stained her cheeks with embarrassment and anger. 'Oh Shit' ducking her head she prepared herself for the next thing that happened.
"YOU KISSED HER??" Yash roared
Everyone but Sesshomaru flinched.
Then all hell broke loose.
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::Shakes booty and dances around::
YAY!!!! I hope you like it!!! Please review!!!! ^_^
YAY!!! CHAPPIE!!!! YAY!!! ::JUMPS UP AND DOWN, SHAKES BOOTY:: Okie, Now, after that cliffy I left (and all the others) I worked extra special hard to get this chappie out to ya'll to make up for it. ::whispers:: I even worked on it at work! ^_~ Shhhh! Don't tell anyone! I really hope you like it!!!
::HUGS & KISSES TO ALL WHO REVIEWED!!!:: Ya'll have been sooo great!!
AND FOR THOSE THAT DIDN'T, THANK YOU ANYWAY FOR READING MY FIC!!!
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Jackie ::Shoves Amy off stage:: HA!!! "I'm the star now!!! NANER, NANER, NAAANER!!!"
Amy ::throws tomato and hits Jackie square in the face:: "BULLSEYE!"
Jackie ::Falls on ass:: "I'm sorry!!! You are the Queen!!" ::bows at Amy's feet::
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Mind Games
His heart pounded in his chest as he and Sess raced across the rooftops of Tokyo. They both disregarded driving, knowing that they could get to Kagome faster using their demon speed and moving as the crow flies. Yash hadn't been this afraid in years. Not since Kagome was found missing for those three days. His Kag was in trouble and again, he wasn't there to prevent it.
'She better be okay. I swear if anything happens to her, someone will pay!' his mind churned. 'Faster, I have to get to her!' With a burst of unexpected speed he ran faster. Fear and determination forcing him to push his limits, forgetting that Sess was with him, he kept going.
Sess easily kept up with his brother's pace until he suddenly moved even faster. He was forced to exert more energy to catch back up with him. His heartbeat frantically within his own chest. Fear was not something he was accustomed to, but he was afraid. He heard the phone call that Yash had and it made his blood run cold. He was worried that something bad was happening to Kagome.
'Damn that woman. She makes me feel things and I hardly know her.... I just know I don't want her to get hurt.' His conscience nipped at him. 'DAMMIT! She better not be hurt!' He snarled in his mind.
Both brothers raced across Tokyo to help the woman one loved and the other that still couldn't admit that he was attracted to her.
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They were both in shock at the blue light that emitted from the Shikon's dark frame. They instantly felt her miko energy flowing through the air as they landed. Both were in awe at the powerful protective barrier that encased Kagome and her friends on the other side. Wondering if they would even be able to pass through to help her, they cautiously approached.
'I hope she will recognize me. I don't feel like getting barbequed tonight.' Yash thought as he raised his hand to the shield. His fingers gingerly grazed the blue glow and it shimmered at his touch. 'No barbeque.' He sighed. He looked back at Sess briefly then turned and hesitantly walked through to the door. It had allowed him to pass.
Sess mentally cringed at the thought of being a char grilled tai youkai as he watched his brother brave the intense miko energy that flowed around them. Seeing that he was able to pass through without harm, he raised his hand to the shield. 'She does not know me. I wonder if she will allow me to pass after our encounter earlier or try to purify me out of spite. I hope her aura can read that I am here to help her, not harm her.' He thought as he took a deep breath and walked through the barrier without incident.
He felt her fear and relief as he passed through her barrier. He knew she could sense that they were there, then suddenly he felt a flash of terror from her as he reached Inuyasha's side. Knowing his brother felt it as well, they both rushed in just in time to see Miroku flying down the stairs and crash into a table.
"What the hell?" Yash flinched upon seeing his friend hit the ground, hard.
"Damnit! That hurt Kag!" Miroku whined as he slowly began to stand up. 'I gotta get her to wake up!' He thought, not realizing that Yash and Sess were standing there, staring at him.
"Oi, Miroku! What the hell is going on? When you called, I thought you guys were under attack or something!" Yash yelled, getting his attention. "Why is the building surrounded by Kag's energy and why did you just come crashing down the stairs like you were thrown or something?"
Grumbling, Miroku glared at Yash "I don't know what the hell is going on! After I got off the phone with you I went back up to check on them and wait for you when all of a sudden Kag started glowing. Then all hell broke loose! The glass in her place started exploding and things started flying around! I tried calling out to her and tried to get close to her, but then she started flicking like a strobe light! That's when I realized something was really wrong and I called you. When I tried to wake her, she blasted me outta there and down here."
Wincing he rubbed his injured back, and then noticed Sess standing next to Yash. "She let you get through her barrier?" he asked in shock, his violet eyes reflecting his disbelief. "Why would she let you in? You and her were at each other's throats when we saw you last!"
"I do not know why but that is irrelevant at this point. We are wasting time here when she is in danger. She is terrified of something. I felt it when I passed through." Not waiting to see if they would follow, Sesshomaru walked passed the injured monk and started upstairs just as a piercing scream echoed through the building.
Upon hearing her cry, Sess raced to Kagome's room with Yash and Miroku hot on his heels. He stopped short at the sight that greeted him. There in the living room above a black leather couch was Kagome floating in the air with Sango gripped tightly in her arms. The air was pulsating with pure blue miko energy but there were flickers of black laced with in.
"What's going on? Why is she like that?" Yash asked worry etched in his voice. "I don't like the way this feels. There's something not right with here. This has never happened before."
"Someone is attacking her mind. She is fighting with it but she is terrified which is causing this reaction. She has no control over what's going on outside of her mind's eye. " Sess stated coolly.
"I felt a vile aura, just briefly, before I entered the apartment, but I didn't have the time to analyze it since Kag started to go berserk." Miroku offered. "I am worried. She has become a very powerful miko over the years but whatever has got her is stronger."
Inuyasha attempted to approach her and Sango but as he reached out to touch her, a pulse of energy threw him across the room into the wall. Moaning he clumsily stood up and shook his head. "Damn, I forgot how much of a punch she could pack."
"This is fruitless. The only way to help her is to enter her mind and see what is happening." Sess stated as he moved a few steps closer to the pair. "Do not attempt to touch them again. It will only cause you to get tossed around again. I will enter her dream and find what is attempting to harm her."
Neither Inuyasha nor Miroku said a word. They couldn't understand why he was helping and were not about to argue with him for the sake of their loved ones. Taking a step a back they allowed him to do as he needed.
'I don't know what is plaguing your mind miko but I will find out.' Sess promised as he closed his eyes.
He began to probe at her aura trying to gain entrance but her mental barriers blocked him. After several attempts he began to grow frustrated. 'She couldn't possibly be this strong. I have never had this much trouble entering another's mind before.' Sess mentally growled.
Finally after a few more tries, she allowed him to access her. He entered her mind and was amazed at the mass of pure energy that flowed around him. As he moved deeper inside, the pureness he felt began to flicker and the black energy that signified betrayal and the need for vengeance became amplified. The closer he moved to the core of her the more he felt the black aura taking over. 'Where is she and why does she feel such anger and betrayal from deep within?'
Suddenly, the terror he felt earlier swirled around him and then spiked as he heard a shrill scream rip through his very soul. He moved like lighting toward her inner self and froze for a split second at the scene before him. His senses kicked into overdrive at the sheer force of the evil presence that encased Kagome's nude form and swirled around her.
There she was lying on what looked to be a large, elegant four-poster bed with red, silk sheets. Her arms were chained above her head and her body had uncountable gashes that bled crimson. He was stunned at what he saw. Not hesitating a second longer he approached the bed as the evil presence stopped swirling as if waiting for him.
"You are not welcome here tai youkai." It hissed. "This does not concern you."
Sess's eyes began to tint pink as he snarled, "I believe that you are mistaken. She allowed me to enter her mind and would not have if she didn't want me to help her. YOU are the one that is not welcome here and I will destroy you for impudence!"
His youki began to swirl around him with such force that it caused a whirlwind to surround the area they were in. His silver hair billowed out and his eyes flashed red. His entire being glowed like the sun on a hot summer day as he forced his youki against the entity that threatened Kagome's sanity.
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InuYasha and Miroku stared in shock at the girls' forms when they felt a large amount of Sess's youki spike suddenly. Worry creased their faces as they felt another aura flare. This aura they did not recognize but knew it was what was causing their friend's distress. It was heavy with malice and it was coming from within Kagome's glowing form.
Sango's eyes flew open when she felt her body being crushed against her friend. She had been mentally trapped within her own mind when suddenly it was released and she was able to wake. She felt as if she was having her ribs broken as Kagome continued her merciless hold. Sango's eyes teared as her friend whimpered in fear. She wished that she could have prevented this from happening. 'Dammit! Why is this happening to her?' her mind cried.
Sango wrapped her arms around Kagome and kissed her check as she tried to sooth her. Her hold on Sango finally loosened some and she unconsciously buried her face in the crook her friend's neck. Sighing with relief, now that she wasn't being crushed, Sango looked around and realized that she was floating in the air. 'What is going on?' she wondered.
"Sango" Miroku called to her. "Don't move. Sesshomaru has entered Kag's mind to try and eliminate whatever has a hold of her. We don't know what is happening but just stay calm and don't let go."
"I feel something really bad around her you guys. I hope she's gonna be okay." Sango worried. 'Stay with me Kag! Everything will be okay! I hope...'
The three friends waited in anticipation as Sesshomaru worked to bring their Kagome back to them.
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The spirit that had attacked Kagome's inner soul roared with rage as it fought against the powerful youki that threatened to overtake it. In an attempt to escape the tai youkai it wrapped itself around Kagome's form to force him to lessen his assault. Just as predicted, Sess's youki dimmed in fear of hurting the injured miko and the spirit hissed in anger. "I will be back Sesshomaru. The miko will pay dearly for your interference." With that said, the evil aura vanished from sight and he could not sense it anymore.
Sess called back his youki as he heard Kagome whimper. His red eyes faded back to the rich gold that normally graced his features. He slowly approached her shaking form. Her eyes were shut tightly and tears slid down her pale face. He could hear her heart racing and her breath coming out in gasps. His heart clenched at the sight before him.
Using the poison from his claws he removed the manacles from her abused wrists and gently covered her naked form with a thin red sheet. He looked away as he was not able to stomach all of the cuts and bruises that covered her body. She slowly opened her eyes and looked up at him. Her tortured sapphire depths locked with his.
His gaze softened at the look in hers eyes. He heard her sharp intake of breath and smelt her fear as he sat on the edge of the bed. Gently he picked her up, placing her in his lap. Mindful of her injuries he held her close and rocked with her. The tension in her body slowly eased as he whispered reassurances in her ear. Her quiet sobs and trembling form in his arms tore at him.
"I couldn't fight him. I wasn't strong enough." She whispered brokenly. "I tried so hard and he hurt me so badly. Why couldn't I escape?" She relived her nightmarish abduction in her mind and it held her captive in fear.
"He is gone now and you do not have to fear him. I will keep you safe." He whispered, not understanding why he felt so protective of this woman. At that moment it didn't matter. It felt so right to have her in his arms and he didn't want to let her go. 'I do not know what you have done to me miko but I will follow my instincts. I will find out what has happened to you and what attacked your inner being.' He mentally promised.
"Why are you here? Why are you helping me?" she asked softly as she looked deep into his golden orbs. A feeling of warmth spread throughout her entire body at the tender look he gave her. She felt as if she was looking into his very soul and losing herself within it at the same time.
He looked down at the miko that had made him react in ways he never had before. 'Why indeed?' he wondered as he raised a clawed hand to caress her cheek. She flinched slightly at the contact but allowed him to continue. "I will not harm you." He whispered as he lowered his face to hers. His gaze never leaving hers as he closed the distance and gently kissed her lips.
Her eyes widened in shock at the feel of his lips pressed against hers. She couldn't move. Fear was the first emotion that hit her full force, until he cautiously began to nibble and lick at her lips. Her fear began to subside at the warm feeling he had stirred from inside of her. Slowly, she relaxed into his embrace and closed her eyes, savoring the way he made her feel safe and protected within his arms.
Cautiously he continued his ministrations not wanting to frighten her. Feeling her relax, he softly licked at her lips, asking for entrance so he could taste more of her. Slowly she opened her mouth to him as he dipped his tongue deep within. 'She tastes like sweet strawberries and wine mixed together' he thought as their kiss became more intense. He felt his body light on fire at the sheer intensity of emotions she was able to bring forth from within him. Then she started to kiss him back.
She felt it to her toes when she allowed him to kiss her deeply. He expertly massaged her tongue with his, emitting a moan from within her. Tentively, she tasted him back and he growled in pleasure at her timid advance. 'Damn!' she thought 'This feels so nice!' She had wrapped her arm around his neck pulling him deeper into their kiss.
Sess's control wavered dangerously on the edge as he became more aroused from her actions. 'I have to stop this!' was his last thought before he heard her cry out as if in pain. She forcefully shoved him away from her and scrambled to the other side of the bed. Her eyes were wild and her midnight tresses draped over her shoulders as she gripped the sheet tightly against her nude body. At that moment she looked like a cornered animal about to spring. He looked closely at her, his confusion apparent. 'What did I do?' he wondered. Then he remembered the scene he came upon when he found her. He vividly recalled the injuries and the way she manacled to the bed. "What happened to you?"
"Get out! Get OUT! GET OUT!!!" she screamed.
Suddenly her aura flared violently and a huge pulse of power flew toward him. He was forcefully thrown from her mind and physically thrown across the room away from her and Sango.
"What the hell?" Yash asked as he felt Kagome's energy spike. His eyes widened in shock as he watched his brother suddenly go flying right past him through the wall. 'Kag's gonna be pissed about that!' was his first thought. He turned back to the two girls just as they fell to the couch.
"Are you two okay?" he asked as he rushed to Kagome's side.
"Ouch" Sango grumbled as she slowly sat up with Kagome still in her arms. "I think she's gonna be okay. That bad feeling I had is gone."
Miroku sat next to Sango just as Sess walked back into the room. He was dusting off the sheet rock that was caked in his hair and all over his clothes. 'Stupid women hormones' he mentally grumbled. He watched as Inuyasha removed Kagome from Sango's lap and placed her in his own. Concern and worry etched in his face.
"What happened?" Yash asked as Kagome finally started to rouse.
"There was an evil spirit attacking her. In her mind's eye she was physically injured. I was able to force the spirit to leave but was not able to destroy it without harming her." He left out the part that it looked like she was being raped and tortured. His eyes moved from his brother's to the miko in his arms.
She slowly opened her eyes and smiled weakly at her friends. "Hey guys" Yash hugged her tightly "Don't ever scare me like that again!" he whispered harshly. "I don't want to lose you." He loosened his hold and kissed her lightly on her forehead.
Sess's jealousy grew at the tender affection his brother showed the Kagome. He remembered the way she felt in his arms and the heated kiss they shared. Even though it was not physical, he still tasted her on his lips. 'She is mine' was all he could think until her gaze locked with his.
"YOU SON OF A BITCH!" she yelled as aura flared with anger. "WHAT GAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO KISS ME LIKE THAT??"
His eyes flashed just briefly showing her his anger. "You obviously enjoyed it since you were kissing me back."
Her eyes widened as she realized just who was still in the room with her. A deep red blush stained her cheeks with embarrassment and anger. 'Oh Shit' ducking her head she prepared herself for the next thing that happened.
"YOU KISSED HER??" Yash roared
Everyone but Sesshomaru flinched.
Then all hell broke loose.
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