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Voting Update!
Sess/Kagome: 18
Inu/Kagome: 15
Fluffy-sama is in the lead again! That means its time for a Sess/Kagome moment chapter.
Sorry for the space between updates and I hope this was worth the wait.
Slight OOC warning again.
".."-Speaking aloud
'..'-Thinking
*..*-Speaking telepathically or through a bond
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Ch. 14: Enter problem number three
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(Kouga)
He was furious. He had been on his way to visit his Kagome when he had caught the strong scent of a full blood dog youkai. He had detored to investigate only to discover that this youkai he had smelt was fighting with the loathsome hanyou, Inu-Yasha. The other thing he noticed was that Kagome was injured.
He was able to hold his temper in chick until he saw the youkai pull Kagome into his lap. That was when he reconized who the youkai was.
'What the fuck is Lord Sesshoumaru doint here?! Furthermore, why is he touching my woman!?'
As soon as Kagome had walked a safe distance away from the youkai lord Kouga jumped down from his perch, sped past the group, and grabbed Kagome. Kagome instantly started screaming. She hadn't sensed his presense, which he was thankful for. Had she sensed his presence she would have moved.
He carried her about a mile off before he set her down and said, "Are you alright, Kagome? Did either of those bastards hurt you?"
Before he recieved her answer Kouga got tackled to the ground by a highly vexed hanyou. Instantly the wolf youkai sprang into action. He kicked Inu-Yasha right where there was an open wound then flipped the half demon off of him and into a tree. He didn't give the hanyou any time to defend himself and mercilously attacked with his claws.
Kouga pulled his fist back to punch the near helpless Inu-Yasha full force, but was stopped from striking by the sound of loud growling. He turned completly around and was met with the tip of Toukijin(sp?), Sesshoumaru's sword. He trailed his eyes up until he saw the blazing amber eyes of the dog youkai lord.
Kouga watched impassivly as the Western Lord's eyes narrowed. Then he heard Sesshoumaru say, "Stay the hell away from Kagome."
"Not a chance, dog turd, she's mine!"
Kouga didn't even flinch when the youkai lord pressed the tip of the sword into his neck. He also heard the growled warning directed at him.
He caught Kagome's scent a split second before he heard her say, "Put away the sword, Sesshoumaru. Kouga, stay right where you are if you value your life."
He was beyond amazed when the large youkai did just as she asked him. He was even more amazed as he watched Sesshoumaru walk over to Kagome and calmly stand behind her.
He felt a cold chill run down his spine when Kagome turned to him with the coldest glare on her face and said, "I belong to no one, Kouga, least of all you. I am my own person and it is my right to choose who's mate I am."
"But I already claimed you as mine."
"That means nothing to me. The only reason you did that was because you wanted to use me to find the jewel shards."
"That's not true! I'm in love with you, Kagome!"
"Well I don't love you, Kouga!"
The wolf youkai went completly still. He couldn't believe his ears. She didn't love him? No, he would never believe that was true.
Squaring his shoulders he said, "I won't believe that that is true! One of these dogs has done something to you, Kagome! You aren't thinking straight, but don't worry, everything will be normal again soon."
He then lunged at Sesshoumaru and began fighting the youkai lord with all he had.
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(Inu-Yasha)
Rage. Pure, all consuming, rage. He couldn't control it, didn't want to control it. It made him feel stronger and gave him the energy he needed to pull himself from the tree he was leaning against. As soon as he was on his feet he drew his sword and started towards where Kouga was fighting with Sesshoumaru. When he reached them he sliced the ground between them with the fully transformed Tetsuiguia.
Growling loudly he said, "Kouga, you damn coward! Don't you ever learn your lesson? Kagome is not your woman! And another thing, can't you mind your own damn buisness for once! You interupted something that did not concern you! Worse yet, you stole Kagome! This time you are going down!"
With another loud growl Inu-Yasha pounced on Kouga. The wolf demon would not bother Kagome any more.
Inu-Yasha was matching Kouga blow for blow until the wolf demon darted away and landed a little ways in front of Kagome. By the time Inu-Yasha realized this he had already used the wind scar. All the anger seeped out of him as he saw Kagome's eyes widen as she too saw the deadly attack that was heading straight for her.
Kouga had already lept out of the way of the attack. He was now in mid-leap trying to reach Kagome. He knew that even his speed would not be enough to reach her in time.
Inu-Yasha looked at his brother. Sesshoumaru was frozen in horror at what was about to happen. He was too far off to make it to the miko in time and he knew it.
Dropping the Tetsuiguia to the ground Inu-Yasha made an all-or-nothing effeort to reach Kagome in time. He was nearly there when the attack struck.
"KAGOME!" He called her name, near desperate to find her safe and sound.
When the dust cleared he realized that Kagome was not there. Looking around he saw the edge of a purple robe in a tree not too far away.
He let out a soft sigh of relief then said, "Oi, Miroku, is Kagome alright?!"
A moment later the monk landed on the ground and started walking towards Inu-Yasha with a very shaken miko in his arms. She had her face hidden inthe folds of the houshi's robes near his chest and was shaking violently.
Inu-Yasha was about to take the miko from Miroku when two new voices were heard.
"Inu-Yasha!" A ball of auburn colored fluff attached itself to Inu-Yasha's chest.
"Ack! Shippou! I told you not to do that!"
Shippou released the irritated hanyou then said, "I'm sorry, Inu-Yasha. It's just-KASSAN!"
The kitsune had seen Kagome then and had lept over to sit on Miroku's head.
Then a second voice said, "Inu-Yasha, you're back."
The hanyou inclined his head then said, "Hai, Sango."
Inu-Yasha sent a death glared to Kouga and the growling Sesshoumaru then eased Kagome into his arms and softly said, " Daijoubu ka, Kagome?" (AN: I think that means are you okay, but I'm not really sure.)
Wide, teary eyes looked up at him as she said, "H-hai."
"Are you sure?"
He didn't recieve a response.
"Kagome?"
When he still didn't get an answer from her Inu-Yasha shifted her so that he could see her face and saw that her eyes were no longer focused on him. Following her gaze he realized that Kagome was now looking at his half brother. Sesshoumaru had somehow caught the miko's attention, but how could he have without saying anything? He didn't know, but he was determined to find out.
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(Sesshoumaru)
He was not pleased. First, that idiot wolf dared to steal what was his! Then that same wolf disrespected him and attempted to convince Kagome that she was being controlled. After that this Kouga had had the nerve to attack him. Then Inu-Yasha interupted that battle and nearly killed Kagome! He was very relieved that the monk had reached her in time though he didn't let it show. Then Inu-Yasha actually took the miko from the monk and spoke to her as if it had not been his fault!
Sesshoumaru's anger had intensified when Kagome met his gaze with a very scared look in her eyes. Not minding his sharp claws the youkai lord clenched his hands into fists at his sides until he could feel blood running down his hands from his palms.
*Please don't do that. You're hurting yourself.*
A soft entreaty into his mind made him loosen the pressure on his palms. Soon after he registered that someone had spoken to him in his mind.
Narrowing his eyes slightly at his half brother he locked eyes with Kagome once more then decided to confirm something that was bothering him.
*Kagome? Can you hear me?*
The miko's eyes focused on him.
*Hai.*
For a moment Sesshoumaru's anger gave way to surprise as realization set in. The accidental exchange of blood between himself and the young miko had caused a special rappord to be formed in their minds. Most of his surprise came from the knowledge that this specific rappord was usually only found between a set of mates or soon-to-be mates.
He and Kagome were most certainly not mates so this sharingof minds should not be possible. He knew he needed to discuss this with her, but it could wait until Inu-Yasha had put her down. He would not risk her safety.
When he focused back on her he noticed that his half brother was glaring at him. Ignoring the irratable hanyou he concentrated on speaking to Kagome through thier rappord.
*Are you okay?*
*Iie. I got sideswiped by the wind scar.*
He growled.
*That bastard hurt you! I'll kill him, I swear it!*
*It's just a scratch, Sesshoumaru.*
*You can't lie to me, Kagome. I can feel your pain.*
He realized exactly what he said at the same time Kagome did.
*You...feel my pain?*
*I...yes. I feel it as acutly as if it were my own.*
*How is that possible?*
*It shouldn't be. This sort of ability is usually only possible with mates.*
*But you're not my mate.*
*I know. That is why this disturbs me. This rappord between us I can understand, but feeling what you feel...*
*Could it just be a part of your heritage? I mean Inu-Yasha and I can finish each other's sentences and he usually knows when I'm in trouble.*
*I think that is part of it, but healing each other like we did also is a part of this.*
*Oh. Are you okay now? You were in so much pain a little while ago.*
*I am feeling quite well now, actually. I think what I was experiencing something akim to seperation sickness.*
*What is that?*
*Seperation Sickness? Well... Typically, youkai mates don't leave one another for very long. The reason for this is because the distance between them is physically painful. As the distance increases between them, the pain intensifies. Depending on the type and age of the youkai, the worse the case of seperation sickness can be. Elves usually get it the worst. Canine youkai get it just a little less severe.*
Sesshoumaru watched as Kagome nodded at him slightly, a gesture that missed Inu-Yasha's notice, then softly said, "Inu-Yasha, put me down. I'm okay."
Sesshoumaru sighed in releif as Kagome's feet touched the ground and her hanyou protector stepped away from her to give her room to breathe. He was sure that Inu-Yasha would never let her down while Kouga was stillthere.
As soon as Kagome was out of the hanyou's grasp Sesshoumaru rushed forward and gathered the miko into his own arms. After backing away from his half brother he set Kagome on the ground and put one clawed hand against the open wound on her side. He faintly noticed that Kouga and Inu-Yasha were staring at him with the strangest looks on their faces before he fully concentrated on what he was doing.
A pale white glow started coming from the youkai's hands right where his palms met the miko's wound.
'I thought so. It appears that I am still able to heal her. I wonder if she can also still heal me.'
As if in answer to his thoughts, a moment later the glow intensified as the miko placed her smallhands against either side of his face just under where a long series of slashes were. He was far from unscathed after his fight with Kouga.
Besides the vetical slashes across his fae, he hd several other wounds. The worst of those wounds was a deep open gash on his chest that exended from his right shoulder to the middle of his waist. It would heal, but it would be a painful brocess because of the nasty burn that was all around it.
He briefly let his thoughts wander to the stinging wound on his upper body before focusing back on what he was doing. Unfortunatly, Kagome caught on to the brief leakage of pain into his countanence.
*You're in pain.*
The light around them flickered then went out as Sesshoumaru focusd completly on Kagome.
*You can...I don't...you shouln't be...I mean...*
He was cut off in the middle of his mutterings as the miko put her head against his shoulder and softly said, "Rambling doesn't suit you, Sesshoumaru."
Despite the fact that he knew they were being stared at, not to mention being growled at, he rested his head on top of hers and said, "Sorry, but I-"
His amber eyes got really wide as he was once again stopped in the middle of his ranting by Kagome. This time, though, she brought one hand up and put the tips of her fingers against his lips to silence him. He could hear Inu-Yash growling at him, but he didn't care. It didn't matter, especially after the next thing Kagome said into his head.
*Does it really matter?*
The youkai lord shook his head slightly then gently took her hand in both of his and stared down into her dark blue eyes. There was definate affection in his amber eyes as he looked at Kagome. He had tried valiantly not too, but he had. He cared for her to some extent, but he would never be able to admit it. He would not let what happened to his father happen to him.
He would never let harm come to her, nor would he willingly let her go. This would definatly lead to violence between Sesshoumaru and the irritable Inu-Yasha.
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Thats it for this chapter.
Please read and review.
PS: Listen to Garth Brooks' song, Shameless while you read this. You'll see why after you hear it.
Ja minna
Voting Update!
Sess/Kagome: 18
Inu/Kagome: 15
Fluffy-sama is in the lead again! That means its time for a Sess/Kagome moment chapter.
Sorry for the space between updates and I hope this was worth the wait.
Slight OOC warning again.
".."-Speaking aloud
'..'-Thinking
*..*-Speaking telepathically or through a bond
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Ch. 14: Enter problem number three
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(Kouga)
He was furious. He had been on his way to visit his Kagome when he had caught the strong scent of a full blood dog youkai. He had detored to investigate only to discover that this youkai he had smelt was fighting with the loathsome hanyou, Inu-Yasha. The other thing he noticed was that Kagome was injured.
He was able to hold his temper in chick until he saw the youkai pull Kagome into his lap. That was when he reconized who the youkai was.
'What the fuck is Lord Sesshoumaru doint here?! Furthermore, why is he touching my woman!?'
As soon as Kagome had walked a safe distance away from the youkai lord Kouga jumped down from his perch, sped past the group, and grabbed Kagome. Kagome instantly started screaming. She hadn't sensed his presense, which he was thankful for. Had she sensed his presence she would have moved.
He carried her about a mile off before he set her down and said, "Are you alright, Kagome? Did either of those bastards hurt you?"
Before he recieved her answer Kouga got tackled to the ground by a highly vexed hanyou. Instantly the wolf youkai sprang into action. He kicked Inu-Yasha right where there was an open wound then flipped the half demon off of him and into a tree. He didn't give the hanyou any time to defend himself and mercilously attacked with his claws.
Kouga pulled his fist back to punch the near helpless Inu-Yasha full force, but was stopped from striking by the sound of loud growling. He turned completly around and was met with the tip of Toukijin(sp?), Sesshoumaru's sword. He trailed his eyes up until he saw the blazing amber eyes of the dog youkai lord.
Kouga watched impassivly as the Western Lord's eyes narrowed. Then he heard Sesshoumaru say, "Stay the hell away from Kagome."
"Not a chance, dog turd, she's mine!"
Kouga didn't even flinch when the youkai lord pressed the tip of the sword into his neck. He also heard the growled warning directed at him.
He caught Kagome's scent a split second before he heard her say, "Put away the sword, Sesshoumaru. Kouga, stay right where you are if you value your life."
He was beyond amazed when the large youkai did just as she asked him. He was even more amazed as he watched Sesshoumaru walk over to Kagome and calmly stand behind her.
He felt a cold chill run down his spine when Kagome turned to him with the coldest glare on her face and said, "I belong to no one, Kouga, least of all you. I am my own person and it is my right to choose who's mate I am."
"But I already claimed you as mine."
"That means nothing to me. The only reason you did that was because you wanted to use me to find the jewel shards."
"That's not true! I'm in love with you, Kagome!"
"Well I don't love you, Kouga!"
The wolf youkai went completly still. He couldn't believe his ears. She didn't love him? No, he would never believe that was true.
Squaring his shoulders he said, "I won't believe that that is true! One of these dogs has done something to you, Kagome! You aren't thinking straight, but don't worry, everything will be normal again soon."
He then lunged at Sesshoumaru and began fighting the youkai lord with all he had.
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(Inu-Yasha)
Rage. Pure, all consuming, rage. He couldn't control it, didn't want to control it. It made him feel stronger and gave him the energy he needed to pull himself from the tree he was leaning against. As soon as he was on his feet he drew his sword and started towards where Kouga was fighting with Sesshoumaru. When he reached them he sliced the ground between them with the fully transformed Tetsuiguia.
Growling loudly he said, "Kouga, you damn coward! Don't you ever learn your lesson? Kagome is not your woman! And another thing, can't you mind your own damn buisness for once! You interupted something that did not concern you! Worse yet, you stole Kagome! This time you are going down!"
With another loud growl Inu-Yasha pounced on Kouga. The wolf demon would not bother Kagome any more.
Inu-Yasha was matching Kouga blow for blow until the wolf demon darted away and landed a little ways in front of Kagome. By the time Inu-Yasha realized this he had already used the wind scar. All the anger seeped out of him as he saw Kagome's eyes widen as she too saw the deadly attack that was heading straight for her.
Kouga had already lept out of the way of the attack. He was now in mid-leap trying to reach Kagome. He knew that even his speed would not be enough to reach her in time.
Inu-Yasha looked at his brother. Sesshoumaru was frozen in horror at what was about to happen. He was too far off to make it to the miko in time and he knew it.
Dropping the Tetsuiguia to the ground Inu-Yasha made an all-or-nothing effeort to reach Kagome in time. He was nearly there when the attack struck.
"KAGOME!" He called her name, near desperate to find her safe and sound.
When the dust cleared he realized that Kagome was not there. Looking around he saw the edge of a purple robe in a tree not too far away.
He let out a soft sigh of relief then said, "Oi, Miroku, is Kagome alright?!"
A moment later the monk landed on the ground and started walking towards Inu-Yasha with a very shaken miko in his arms. She had her face hidden inthe folds of the houshi's robes near his chest and was shaking violently.
Inu-Yasha was about to take the miko from Miroku when two new voices were heard.
"Inu-Yasha!" A ball of auburn colored fluff attached itself to Inu-Yasha's chest.
"Ack! Shippou! I told you not to do that!"
Shippou released the irritated hanyou then said, "I'm sorry, Inu-Yasha. It's just-KASSAN!"
The kitsune had seen Kagome then and had lept over to sit on Miroku's head.
Then a second voice said, "Inu-Yasha, you're back."
The hanyou inclined his head then said, "Hai, Sango."
Inu-Yasha sent a death glared to Kouga and the growling Sesshoumaru then eased Kagome into his arms and softly said, " Daijoubu ka, Kagome?" (AN: I think that means are you okay, but I'm not really sure.)
Wide, teary eyes looked up at him as she said, "H-hai."
"Are you sure?"
He didn't recieve a response.
"Kagome?"
When he still didn't get an answer from her Inu-Yasha shifted her so that he could see her face and saw that her eyes were no longer focused on him. Following her gaze he realized that Kagome was now looking at his half brother. Sesshoumaru had somehow caught the miko's attention, but how could he have without saying anything? He didn't know, but he was determined to find out.
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(Sesshoumaru)
He was not pleased. First, that idiot wolf dared to steal what was his! Then that same wolf disrespected him and attempted to convince Kagome that she was being controlled. After that this Kouga had had the nerve to attack him. Then Inu-Yasha interupted that battle and nearly killed Kagome! He was very relieved that the monk had reached her in time though he didn't let it show. Then Inu-Yasha actually took the miko from the monk and spoke to her as if it had not been his fault!
Sesshoumaru's anger had intensified when Kagome met his gaze with a very scared look in her eyes. Not minding his sharp claws the youkai lord clenched his hands into fists at his sides until he could feel blood running down his hands from his palms.
*Please don't do that. You're hurting yourself.*
A soft entreaty into his mind made him loosen the pressure on his palms. Soon after he registered that someone had spoken to him in his mind.
Narrowing his eyes slightly at his half brother he locked eyes with Kagome once more then decided to confirm something that was bothering him.
*Kagome? Can you hear me?*
The miko's eyes focused on him.
*Hai.*
For a moment Sesshoumaru's anger gave way to surprise as realization set in. The accidental exchange of blood between himself and the young miko had caused a special rappord to be formed in their minds. Most of his surprise came from the knowledge that this specific rappord was usually only found between a set of mates or soon-to-be mates.
He and Kagome were most certainly not mates so this sharingof minds should not be possible. He knew he needed to discuss this with her, but it could wait until Inu-Yasha had put her down. He would not risk her safety.
When he focused back on her he noticed that his half brother was glaring at him. Ignoring the irratable hanyou he concentrated on speaking to Kagome through thier rappord.
*Are you okay?*
*Iie. I got sideswiped by the wind scar.*
He growled.
*That bastard hurt you! I'll kill him, I swear it!*
*It's just a scratch, Sesshoumaru.*
*You can't lie to me, Kagome. I can feel your pain.*
He realized exactly what he said at the same time Kagome did.
*You...feel my pain?*
*I...yes. I feel it as acutly as if it were my own.*
*How is that possible?*
*It shouldn't be. This sort of ability is usually only possible with mates.*
*But you're not my mate.*
*I know. That is why this disturbs me. This rappord between us I can understand, but feeling what you feel...*
*Could it just be a part of your heritage? I mean Inu-Yasha and I can finish each other's sentences and he usually knows when I'm in trouble.*
*I think that is part of it, but healing each other like we did also is a part of this.*
*Oh. Are you okay now? You were in so much pain a little while ago.*
*I am feeling quite well now, actually. I think what I was experiencing something akim to seperation sickness.*
*What is that?*
*Seperation Sickness? Well... Typically, youkai mates don't leave one another for very long. The reason for this is because the distance between them is physically painful. As the distance increases between them, the pain intensifies. Depending on the type and age of the youkai, the worse the case of seperation sickness can be. Elves usually get it the worst. Canine youkai get it just a little less severe.*
Sesshoumaru watched as Kagome nodded at him slightly, a gesture that missed Inu-Yasha's notice, then softly said, "Inu-Yasha, put me down. I'm okay."
Sesshoumaru sighed in releif as Kagome's feet touched the ground and her hanyou protector stepped away from her to give her room to breathe. He was sure that Inu-Yasha would never let her down while Kouga was stillthere.
As soon as Kagome was out of the hanyou's grasp Sesshoumaru rushed forward and gathered the miko into his own arms. After backing away from his half brother he set Kagome on the ground and put one clawed hand against the open wound on her side. He faintly noticed that Kouga and Inu-Yasha were staring at him with the strangest looks on their faces before he fully concentrated on what he was doing.
A pale white glow started coming from the youkai's hands right where his palms met the miko's wound.
'I thought so. It appears that I am still able to heal her. I wonder if she can also still heal me.'
As if in answer to his thoughts, a moment later the glow intensified as the miko placed her smallhands against either side of his face just under where a long series of slashes were. He was far from unscathed after his fight with Kouga.
Besides the vetical slashes across his fae, he hd several other wounds. The worst of those wounds was a deep open gash on his chest that exended from his right shoulder to the middle of his waist. It would heal, but it would be a painful brocess because of the nasty burn that was all around it.
He briefly let his thoughts wander to the stinging wound on his upper body before focusing back on what he was doing. Unfortunatly, Kagome caught on to the brief leakage of pain into his countanence.
*You're in pain.*
The light around them flickered then went out as Sesshoumaru focusd completly on Kagome.
*You can...I don't...you shouln't be...I mean...*
He was cut off in the middle of his mutterings as the miko put her head against his shoulder and softly said, "Rambling doesn't suit you, Sesshoumaru."
Despite the fact that he knew they were being stared at, not to mention being growled at, he rested his head on top of hers and said, "Sorry, but I-"
His amber eyes got really wide as he was once again stopped in the middle of his ranting by Kagome. This time, though, she brought one hand up and put the tips of her fingers against his lips to silence him. He could hear Inu-Yash growling at him, but he didn't care. It didn't matter, especially after the next thing Kagome said into his head.
*Does it really matter?*
The youkai lord shook his head slightly then gently took her hand in both of his and stared down into her dark blue eyes. There was definate affection in his amber eyes as he looked at Kagome. He had tried valiantly not too, but he had. He cared for her to some extent, but he would never be able to admit it. He would not let what happened to his father happen to him.
He would never let harm come to her, nor would he willingly let her go. This would definatly lead to violence between Sesshoumaru and the irritable Inu-Yasha.
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Thats it for this chapter.
Please read and review.
PS: Listen to Garth Brooks' song, Shameless while you read this. You'll see why after you hear it.
Ja minna