O.O Well....I guess this ish it. The sequel to a story that a LOT of Kagura and Sesshoumaru fans have loved and appreciated. And I myself have loved it. But now, one question arises: Will a sequel do the original justice? O.O the more I wrote this, the... more mature I got, though by my parodies....O-O No one could really tell. And also,...I guess I got a good rep! I actually made MORE fans of the story. But this is the story that I have a lotta hopes riding on. I guess I started thinking this up about the 13th chapter. I didn't WANT it to end. Those two are me favorite couple, and I'm willing to do ANYTHING to keep their story alive. And so...Without any more crappy speeches by someone who dressed Sesshoumaru up as a scantily clad woman, I present to you, Kill me, Kiss me.
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Disclaimer: TT I haven't owned it yet.....-revs up chainsaw-
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One week.... Kagura thought, sighing inwardly and closing her eyes. It's been one week...since Naraku's attack...And since Sesshoumaru opened his eyes..... Yes, it had been one week since Kagura won her freedom, but almost lost Sesshoumaru. His injuries had been so severe; he'd been asleep for a week. It made her furious at Naraku, then at herself for letting it happen, for dragging him into it. But she knew no matter what, he'd have fought anyway. But...he had been hurt so badly. Not to say that she hadn't been. Scars and burns crisscrossed her body, though she couldn't have cared less.
According to Rin, she had been delirious when she first woke up. She had had no idea where she was, who anyone was, or even what had happened. She had been a total wreck. Yet, no one had blamed her when she finally told them all. Of course, she had been very, VERY hesitant when she realized that she was with Inuyasha and company. But she had been in no condition to leave, and was not about to leave Sesshoumaru.
And there the wind witch was, sitting on the roof of the hut that held Sesshoumaru, wishing he would wake up, and wishing she could do more. Kagome had managed to reassure her, saying that her "potions" from the present day would help. If they help, than why isn't he up yet? Why is he taking so long to heal? Why am I so helpless...
A childish voice from below her jarred her thoughts. "Kagura-sama?" Rin said, blinking and looking up at her. The demoness blinked and forced herself to smile at the child who had helped keep her together. Rin may have been young, but she was innocent and optimistic, always saying that her Sesshoumaru-sama would wake up soon.
"Hai?" Kagura answered, jumping down. "What is it?" She stooped down, wincing slightly when it burnt. By now, she was used to the pain. Any pain that wasn't in her chest was ok.
"Can Rin go with Shippou into the village?" She asked, and Kagura noticed she suddenly sounded shy. She smiled inwardly, and nodded. They weren't in Kaede's village, as either one of them could have been dead by the time they had got there, so they found a small village with extra huts for some privacy. Kagura was very grateful, not really wanting to be anywhere big. She hated herself for it, but it was understandable fear.
Rin giggled happily and gave the demoness a quick hug before running off in the direction of the village shops. She passed Kagome, who said a quick hello, and watched her leave. "Hey, Kagura," She said, smiling a little. Kagome had been very patient with her, knowing full well her powers, but also where her loyalties were. She wouldn't hurt them, not since they took care of Rin and Sesshoumaru. She was obligated to them, and Kagome, unlike Inuyasha, never reminded her of it. After all, she DID get Naraku's chunk of the Shikon No Tama. And that was reward enough.
"Yes?" Kagura said, looking at her. No formalities, no greetings. She was strictly business at times. She didn't want to say any unnecessary things. It was probably a habit she picked up from Sesshoumaru, but at the time she didn't really care.
"I was thinking..." The teen started, walking around. "Back in the present day era...There's something people usually do when someone they care for is in a—I mean, when they don't wake up." She caught herself, not wanting to explain what a coma was and that it may have been what Sesshoumaru was in. She hoped not. Inuyasha was already being very quiet, and that scared her enough. She didn't want Kagura depressed.
Kagura's eyes narrowed slightly when Kagome hesitated but didn't really care. "I'm listening."
"They talk to them. It's thought that if someone who's lost hears the voice of someone they know and love, it helps them find their way. And I was thinking that maybe if you talk to Sesshoumaru, maybe he would wake up, you know? It wouldn't hurt. And we have nothing to lose. What do you say?" She finished, looking at her. She knew the medicines weren't helping with waking him up, and he had to do so on his own. But even though Sesshoumaru was once one of their worst enemies, he had Rin to take care of, and finally some one to love. He couldn't just give up now.
Kagura blinked and stared at Kagome. It sounded farfetched, but nothing else seemed to work. And they really didn't have anything to lose. Except my hope.... "...Sure. Why not..." She muttered, looking at the ground. Kagome watched her walk toward the hut and sighed.
Poor Kagura.....I'd say I know how she feels....But that's not true...Inuyasha hasn't been hurt even that bad before.... She thought, walking away. Then again, they have had some pretty nasty enemies before doing insane things to them. They sometimes plagued her dreams, but then she would remember how close it made to Inuyasha. And even their first kiss....Get your mind out of the gutter, Kagome! This is NOT the time to be thinking about that!
She walked back to the tree that Inuyasha had donned "His", meaning that it was the one she would always find him in. Sure enough, he was lying on his back, eyes closed. She smiled up at him as he opened an eye. "What are you so happy about?" He asked, except there was no harshness behind the words, and his tone wasn't mean. It sounded tired, and she understood that.
"I told Kagura about the talking thing," She answered, walking up to the tree. "...How are you doing? You ok?"
"Why wouldn't I be?" He replied, sounding slightly moody. She sighed a little. His ears flicked in the direction of it, making him sigh. "...Sorry....I'm just.....Well, you know...."
"No, I don't...." She said, wanting him to open up more. He'd become more introverted since Sesshoumaru was there, even if he WAS unconscious. "Come on.....No one's listening....." He blinked and jumped down, looking at her. His golden eyes were sad as he looked into her brown ones. "....You can tell me....."
He sighed again, looking away. ".....I don't like this.....Not one bit...It isn't like Naraku to be this quiet if he's not dead....He nearly killed my brother....And that makes me so nervous...." He admitted, sounding very shy suddenly. "....We have most of the jewel.....he isn't gonna just stay still for very long.....But...I don't want him to attack before Sesshoumaru has a chance to heal, ok?"
She blinked, letting his words sink in. It made a lot of sense, though it coming from him made it slightly surprising. She smiled at him, making him blink. "...Nani?" "Nothing...." She said, kissing his cheek lightly and walking off. The Hanyou blinked and started to blush, touching the place where she had kissed him. ...Kagome....
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It took her eyes only a moment to adjust to the darkness of the hut where Sesshoumaru was. She was used to it by now. She had spent so much time, watching and waiting for any sign that he was waking up, that he wasn't dead, that Naraku hadn't won. Thinking he may be dead may have been a little extreme, but he was so still like he was. At times, she wasn't even sure he was breathing. She couldn't help it; she was just so scared of losing him.
".....What am I doing...?" Kagura whispered softly, sitting against a wall, staring at him. His bare chest was showing, as his kimono had been all but destroyed in the fight. Rin said he had extra kimonos with Ah-Un, but only he knew how to call the dragon, so he was left for some torn up pants and no shirt. Normally, she would be enjoying this, but too much was weighing on her mind.
"......Is it true?" She asked him softly, hugging her knees. "Have you lost your way....? Has the Taiyoukai finally fallen...? No....Please don't let it be true....You can't be gone.... Not now....." Tears started to stream down her face, the ones that she had been keeping in for so long. "You can't let Naraku win....! I'm finally free! But what's the point....if you have no one to share it with, huh? You're stronger than this!! Don't you dare die on me!!!!!"
She panted softly, tears coming down even harder now. "Sesshoumaru.." She whispered again, lying down beside him. "Please....just wake up..."
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And there is the first chapter to my new story. I hope everyone likes it, as I will be making more chapters! –grins- BTW I DO know that this is the name of a manga, but that's ok! Please read and review, old and new readers alike! Peace!