Oh yes, you guys are the coolest. :D Hee-hee. I'll try to update faster!
Oh yeah, someone asked if they graduated high school. Yeah, I guess you can say that. :P
I just had the coolest idea. Put two Chinese fighting fish in a bowl and name one Inuyasha and the other Sesshomaru. XD That's the COOLEST! :D Watch them beat each other up! Then we'll see whom totally pawns!
NEWSFLASH! I'm sorry, scratch that comment from the last chapter. This Fanfic of mine will have a rough average of 55 chapters. So sorry this is comin' to an end…
Chapter 48 – Ketsueki
Taiyo playfully batted at Inuyasha's twitching ear. Inuyasha rolled over, trying to make whoever was hitting him stop. His right arm hung over the edge of the bed, the sheets already lost and forgotten. He felt something hit his right hand, making it swing back and forth. Another hand attempted to grab his ear again, and the one at his hand kept making his hand swing back and forth. He mumbled something and shook his hand. He felt a pair of small hands take hold of his right hand and in a second, he felt fangs sink into his palm. He got up with a jolt.
"OW! What the fuck!?" Inuyasha looked down to see Tsuki sitting on the floor happily laughing -- at him. He turned around to see Taiyo, probably the one batting at his ear. He groaned and examined his bitten hand. Two small red circles lay between his thumb and fingers, a small driblet of blood slowly coming down. He immediately licked it off and took both of his pups in each arm and went downstairs.
"Hey, Inuyasha! Did those two wake you up?" Kagome smiled at him as he entered the kitchen, settled Taiyo and Tsuki in their highchairs they had gotten as a gift and opened up a cabinet.
"Tsuki bit me," Inuyasha said. He held up his abused right hand while his other took out a box of band-aids. Kagome tutted.
"She was only playing with you, weren't you Tsuki?" Kagome cooed, turning off the stove and pouring the oatmeal she was cooking into two small plastic bowls.
"How the fuck-"
"Fuck." Inuyasha turned his head around to see Taiyo grinning widely. Kagome looked up from the oatmeal and stared at her baby boy.
"What did he just say?" Kagome said, taking the bowl of food and placing it on each highchair. Taiyo grinned wildly.
"Fuck," Taiyo said, happily reaching for his bowl of food. "Fuck!" Kagome pulled it out of his reach.
"No, Taiyo. Don't say that," She wagged a finger at him and turned to Inuyasha, who was busy bandaging his poor hand. "See? Look what happens when you say that kind of language around them? Almost a year old and they're learning how to say curse words!" Kagome scolded Inuyasha. He took a bowl from her and started feeding Tsuki.
"I didn't know that they'd learn that fast!" Inuyasha defended himself. He gently lifted up the spoon to Tsuki's mouth, who opened up and accepted the food. She munched happily next to her brother.
"I thought you knew! Demons learn faster than humans! Why didn't you learn that sooner?" Kagome asked out of annoyance. She spooned in another spoonful of oatmeal into Taiyo's mouth.
"Hello, I'm a half-demon!" Inuyasha retorted, reaching over for Tsuki's bottle. He handed it to the little girl and fed her. He lifted her up from the highchair. "Tsuki, no biting people. Only when they're mean. Then you can beat the-"
"Don't say it!" Kagome said, arching an eyebrow at him. She wiped Taiyo's mouth off with a tissue and took him out of his highchair. Inuyasha stuck his tongue out at her.
"-Crap out of them. Ok?" As if understanding, Tsuki nodded and reached up to grab Inuyasha's ear.
"Fuck!" Kagome let out a sigh and shook her head. "Fuck!" Tsuki said again. Taiyo grinned.
"Fuck!"
"Fuck!" Inuyasha shook his head.
"No, Tsuki, don't say that. Say 'papa' instead," Inuyasha said sternly. Tsuki only grinned, showing off two small upper fangs and nothing else. Inuyasha looked back at Kagome and shrugged. "Well, I tried." Kagome groaned and returned her attention to Taiyo.
"Taiyo, say 'mama'. Come on, Taiyo. Say 'mama'," Kagome cooed, wagging a finger at him. Taiyo reached out at her and took a firm grip of her hair.
"Fuck!"
Months had passed, and already Taiyo and Tsuki were starting to grow fangs. This startled Kagome at first, but Inuyasha told her it was completely natural. It was either that or he was lying. But, she believed him anyway. In those same months, Sango was pregnant with a baby girl. Kagome and Inuyasha had decided to have their wedding in a week, which they had already planned in the month before.
Kagome shifted Taiyo to her other side and went into the living room, still trying to get Taiyo to say 'mama'. Inuyasha let out a small chuckle and put the two bowls in the sink before following her. Tsuki took hold of his long and forgotten prayer beads around his neck and tugged, nearly choking him. "Holy- OW! That hurt. No, Tsuki, you do not hurt daddy," Inuyasha scolded. Tsuki whimpered and let go of the beads.
"Stop it, you're scaring her," Kagome joked. Inuyasha let out a laugh and tweaked Tsuki's nose. She grabbed his finger and tried to bite it. Inuyasha jerked his hand back before her fangs could sink into his skin.
"Gee, can't wait until this girl grows up to an ass-kicker, eh, Kagome? She's already trying to bite me to death," Inuyasha said, placing Tsuki on the couch next to Kagome. She sat Taiyo on the couch next to Tsuki.
"They look so much like you," Kagome said gently. The twins grinned, showing off their identical fangs. Their gold eyes sparkled with innocence, unaware of what was about to come. Inuyasha chuckled before sitting next to Kagome.
"That's because I'm so good looking." Inuyasha smirked, earning him another bite on his hand from Tsuki.
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Sesshomaru impatiently bounced his son on his knee. Takumi gurgled and laughed. Rin nearly smacked Sesshomaru in the head. "Stop shaking him or else he'll barf all over you," Rin said. She began rummaging through the files again, looking for the document.
"Well, he seems to be enjoying it," Sesshomaru answered. Rin glared at him.
"I'm not going to be the one with vomit all over," Rin retorted, taking out a file and taking out the contents all over Sesshomaru's desk. Pictures were scattered here and there, as well as papers and random items. "I thought you guys killed him," Rin muttered. Sesshomaru stopped bouncing Takumi and peered over her shoulder.
"He got away. I'll kill him next time anyway," Sesshomaru said boldly. Takumi yawned. Sesshomaru watched his eyes droop before he fell asleep.
"You just can't kill someone like this right away. He nearly did in Inuyasha remember? This guy can't even be found anywhere else. He could even be out there killing a bunch of random people, or plotting revenge. Now that Inuyasha and Kagome have their kids, who knows what he's planning? Who knows what he's going to do? Naraku isn't just another regular old day criminal," Rin stated, her eyes skimming over the papers she took out of the file.
"Look, I know that he's coming. Kagura even told us. You were there and you heard it yourself. We can't stop him from coming, but we can kill him, not leaving a trace," Sesshomaru answered. He stood up and left the room. "It's getting late. I suggest you go to bed soon, Rin." Rin waved her hand. She couldn't give up now. Her friend's lives were at stake, and probably their own as well.
It had been awhile, since they ever got contact from Kagura, or any of Naraku's minions. Surely enough, the night Kagura had dropped by, Rin had been listening to the whole thing, aware that Kagura knew that she was there. The time was drawing near...
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Kagura watched Naraku gaze at Kanna's mirror, new videos of amusement appearing here and there. Images of Inuyasha's pups came to focus. He watched them in disgust as they playfully batted each other back and forth. Maybe he won't wait for them to come to him after all…
A new plan formed in his mind as he stood up and walked out of the room. He stopped at the door and watched as his arm mutated and drop a large piece of flesh onto the wooden floor. He turned his head slightly. "Kagura… go make sure your new sister finds her way to Inuyasha."
The flesh pulsed and pushed itself into the shadows. With a small thud, the form of a woman stepped forward, appearing the age of 20. Her dark ebony hair flowed freely past her shoulders. On the side of her head, two large round bells sat, one red ribbon and a blue one protruding from it, the color matching her eyes. She wore a red Chinese dress, reaching out to a stop above most of her thighs. She wore a matching blue wraps around her shins, the color out matching the colors of the shadows itself. A gold band was fastened snugly around her right forearm, another around her thigh. Her dark blue sapphire eyes glowed in the dark with a tint of red. Naraku's lips formed an evil smile. With no more words to say, he stalked off into the darkness, leaving Kagura in confusion.
'Who is this… and what's her purpose?'
Kagura tore a feather from her hair as soon as they reached the outside. In a poof of smoke, the feather transformed into a larger one. She jumped into it while Naraku's recent detachment allowed herself in. They took flight, the wind guiding them to their destination.
"What is your name?" The girl behind Kagura peered at her with great curiosity. Kagura's eyes gave her a surprised expression.
"My name is Kagura, the Wind Sorceress. I can control the wind with a flick of my fan," Kagura replied, keeping her eyes from straying to look at the girl. "Why did Naraku release you?"
"He told me I have a part to play. Who is this Inuyasha? Why am I being sent to destroy him? I met Onigumo. He told me that Naraku wants Inuyasha to die because he stole Kikyou. Kagura… who is Kikyou?" The girl in the blue kimono wondered. She had a lot of questions. Kagura shrugged slightly.
"What is your name?" The girl smiled, showing off a small fang. 'She met Onigumo, eh?'
"Ketsueki."
"Ketsueki, huh? What kind of demon are you?" Kagura asked feeling slightly interested. Ketsueki looked down at her hands.
"I guess we'll have to see what am, don't we?" She smiled and looked over Kagura's shoulder. "Do you know why you're here?"
"I am Naraku's servant, like yourself. I want to be free," Kagura, added, not knowing why she was confiding this girl about herself. "We're here."
They stopped on top of a dark roof of a building, the sun of the day still setting. With another puff of smoke, the feather regained its size. Kagura caught it and fastened it back in her hair. Ketsueki stared at the city below her. People rushed here and there, busily shopping. Merchants sold their items, and a few kids played around, chasing each other in circles.
"Who is Inuyasha?" Kagura looked at her from behind her fan.
"He's a rich dog-demon. He's getting married to a priestess, and he has a pair of kids. It'll be your choice of when to strike. You are to make no mistakes. Naraku didn't tell you much, did he?" Ketsueki shook her head.
"Thank you Kagura. Maybe when Naraku isn't looking, I'll help you find that freedom," Ketsueki said in a very low whisper. Kagura didn't show it, but she was surprised and shocked. With a small grin and a wink, Ketsueki jumped off, leaving Kagura alone on the rooftops.
'What does she mean, ' when Naraku isn't looking'…?'
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"Come on, you lecher, we haven't got all day!" Inuyasha growled, tugging impatiently at his black neck bow. Miroku waved a hand at him.
"Shut up! In less than a minute, Kagome will be here!"
They stood at the small altar near the Sacred God tree, waiting for Kagome's arrival. Sango stood at the other end, waiting patiently. Mrs. Higurashi held Taiyo and Tsuki firmly in her grip, the two twins not even bothering to squirm as they waited. Then finally, the wedding song blasted throughout the room as Kagome walked gracefully down the aisle.
Kagome looked absolutely gorgeous in her wedding dress. It was the color of white, the sleeves just hanging on the end of her shoulders. The v-neck showed some cleavage, but not too much and not too little. Diamonds were encrusted here and there on the bodice, making her glitter as the sun shined down. The long tresses of the gown trailed neatly behind her, small jewels sown in between the layers of silk and fabric. Her hair done in neat curls piled atop her head, her bangs combed neatly in front of her eyes. A matching white tiara stood above her, snugly fastening the veil right in front of her face. Long diamond dangle-drop earrings hung from each ear, and with the glittering Shikon no Tama around her neck Kagome glowed with beauty.
She reached the altar, where she gladly linked her arm with Inuyasha. After a long dictation from the priest, (which was not Miroku because of what happened in Rin's wedding) the two took their ceremonial sake and began to say their vows.
"Do you, Kagome Higurashi, take Inuyasha Taisho, as your lawful wedded husband till death do you part, through sickness and hardships?" The priest recited. Kagome glanced over at Inuyasha.
With a warm smile, she replied, "I do. I'll never leave his side, I'll love him even after I die, I'll always be there through the sickness and hardships we'll endure-together." The priest acknowledged her and turned to Inuyasha.
"Do you, Inuyasha Taisho, take Kagome Higurashi as your lawful wedded wife, till death do you part, through the sickness and hardships?"
"I do. I'll cherish her forever; even after all those hardships you're talking about, death won't do us part, it's only an obstacle in our way," Inuyasha said, giving Kagome his own smile. The priest smiled warmly at them and called the ring-bearer for the rings. Souta happily walked over with the pillow in his hands, cradling the two gold rings. Inuyasha took Kagome's ring while she took Inuyasha's. With another smile at him, he slipped the ring over to her ring finger, and then she did the same.
"You may now kiss the bride." With a cheer from the audience, Inuyasha lifted the veil from Kagome's face and kissed her like there was no tomorrow whatsoever.
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Ketsueki watched the couple walk down the aisle, arm in arm, their bright cheerful faces almost outshining the sun itself. Her eyes drifted toward the small pair of babies that were held in a woman's arms. Piece of cheesecake…
Ketsueki quickly jumped down and blinked. Instantly, she turned invisible, her scent unknown, her movements untouched. No one was able to see, smell, or feel her as she jumped here and there. She stopped behind the woman that held the pair of babies. Naraku's words came back in her head…
"Bring the baby to me. It doesn't matter which one. This'll make Inuyasha even angrier, forcing him and his little gang of shit-heads coming, including Kagome. They'll be like little game pieces in our little game of chess, and when I get the jewel, no one is going to stop me." Naraku didn't bother to turn around and look at her.
He had appeared to her after she departed Kagura, immediately she headed north in search for this 'Inuyasha' guy. She stopped on a rooftop and confronted the man that stood before her.
"Naraku…"
She nodded at his orders, and quickly found where Inuyasha lived. She waited for the night to pass, and she watched them from afar, following them until Inuyasha and this 'Kagome' stopped at a large shrine.
And she struck.
Mrs. Higurashi immediately felt something behind her. She turned around to see nothing, but the feeling she got didn't vanish.
"Mrs. Higurashi? Do you feel that too?" Mrs. Higurashi turned again to see Sesshomaru, staring off to the distance. The babies she held in her arms slept peacefully.
"Ominous, isn't it?" She replied, taking a step forward to give Tsuki and Taiyo back to their parents.
"Stop!" Sesshomaru yelled, but it was too late. A small silver ball was thrown onto the ground smoke immediately escaping it. He immediately covered his nose. "It's sleeping gas!" Mrs. Higurashi fell to her knees, like everyone else. Inuyasha and Kagome were nowhere in sight, and by the time they realized what was happening everybody would already be sleeping. Damn it for not sensing things sooner...
Sesshomaru squinted as he slowly reached the body of Kagome's mother. He had rushed Rin and his son safely away and into the house, along with Sango and Miroku. A shadowy figure was bent over Mrs. Higurashi, and as he got closer, it looked like the person was taking something from her.
Oh shit.
"Who the hell are you?" He heard the person say. It was a feminine voice, though it sounded cheery, he could see the snarl embedded in it.
"What the hell are you doing here?" He replied, waiting for the smoke to clear. "Why the hell do you smell like Naraku?"
"Aren't you very observant?" She retorted back as she rose. The smoke cleared and revealed her image.
"What the hell do you want?!" Sesshomaru asked, getting rather angry. The woman before him chuckled.
"Shut up. I don't owe you any explanations, I won't give you and explanations. I came here to get what I need, and now I've got it, so be a nice demon and get the hell out of my way," She said coolly, gesturing to what she had in her hands. Sesshomaru looked at the small bundle she carried and nearly did a double-take.
"Give her back." Sesshomaru turned around the see Inuyasha and Kagome, ready to fight. Kagome pointed an arrow at the unknown demon. Sango and Miroku stood behind them, ready for battle also. The demon laughed.
"Why should I? She's adorable, unlike you," She replied, smoothing back Tsuki's hair. Tsuki awoke to find herself staring into blue eyes.
"Who the fuck are you?" Inuyasha snarled, holding his large sword pointing toward at her. "What do you want with us?" The demon turned around to face him.
"I am Ketsueki, a demon under Naraku's orders. Keep that in mind that if you make me angry, I'll burn your ass to a crisp," She turned, making the bells on her head jingle with a soft, cheery sound. Tsuki remained silent, scared that if she made a noise someone will get hurt.
"Feh. I'd like to see you try." Inuyasha said with a growl. Ketsueki gave him a glare and smiled.
"You're making me angry."
No, Tsuki, come back! Now that Ketsueki is here, what sort of trouble will she make? What will Naraku do next? Stay tuned & review! (And yes, I know their names start with a 'T'. Lol! But don't worry, Sango's baby girl will be special!)
Ketsueki meaning 'blood'