Disclaimer: Read the first few chapters for a disclaimer
A/N: Okay...Men's Lacrosse Practice was cancelled so I typed up this chapter quickly. I just realized that I have the next chapter ready too, I just have to type it. Hopefully, I will get it done by the date posted in my profile! (Unless you're reading from Sesshomaru's Fanfiction site). Thanks for the support everyone!!! ~Yuki
Chapter 10: When Dreams Become Reality
Tatsuha was waiting for Sesshomaru when he stepped in. Sesshomaru shut the door behind him quietly and sat at his desk. "You have a lot of antiques, Sesshomaru," Tatsuha said eyeing the armor and swords on the walls. "Where did you get all of this great stuff?"
"You will figure it out once we are finished speaking," Sesshomaru said. Tatsuha nodded and waited. "How long have you known Kagome?"
"For awhile now," Tatsuha told him.
"Do you remember when she was sick?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Yes, but how did you-" Tatsuha started.
Sesshomaru cut him off and told Tatsuha everything from Kagome falling into the well to the death of Naraku and finding her again. He watched as Tatsuha slowly processed all the information. When he finished, Tatsuha's eyes double in size. "Oh..." Tatsuha said after awhile.
"Tatsuha, last night, Kagome had a dream which she believes and I am beginning to believe may have been a message. You and Eiri are not to come into contact with her until it is over. Kagome cannot be distracted," Sesshomaru said.
"Unfortunately, Sesshomaru, no matter what she will still be distracted," Tatsuha said softly.
Sesshomaru quirked an eyebrow. "Why do you say that?" Sesshomaru asked curiously.
"I see the way she looks at you, Sesshomaru. The look of love. And you...have the same look in your eyes when you turn to her," Tatsuha explained.
"At least I can defend myself, ningen," Sesshomaru stated. Tatsuha smiled and nodded. "I have contacted your brother, he is downstairs."
Sesshomaru pulled out a wad of money and handed it to him. "This is for your college education. Do not use it for anything else."
"Why?" Tatsuha asked with wide eyes.
"Take it as a thank you for helping her," Sesshomaru stated before showing him to the door. Just as they reached the front door, they heard Kagome squeal and ran to her room. In the middle of the room were two of her companions from Sengoku Jidai, Miroku and Sango.
Sesshomaru watched as the fire cat that he had in his study, ran out and over to its master. "L-lady Kagome?" Miroku stuttered as Kagome threw her arms around him and Sango.
"You should go," Sesshomaru told Tatsuha, he nodded and left knowing she would be safe.
Sesshomaru turned towards Kagome suspiciously. "How did they get here?" Sesshomaru asked her.
"Umm...Kaede taught me how to bring them back if they were to die and I needed their help," Kagome said. Sesshomaru sighed and walked over to her.
"We need to talk," Sesshomaru said, grabbing her by the hand and dragging her away, leaving her companions in shock. Kagome winced at the sound of his voice, and knew he wasn't pleased with her at the moment. She waved goodbye to her friends and followed him out.
Sango stared at the door, where Kagome and Sesshomaru had walked out of. "Wow...we've missed a lot," Sango said turning to Miroku, who nodded in agreement.
Sesshomaru walked Kagome to the couch and sat her down. "You should have discussed this with me," He stated angrily.
"I'm sorry. I didn't know if it would work, but we really do need their help," Kagome explained.
"I agree, but that's not the point," Sesshomaru sighed and was cut off.
"The point is you want to know what's going on in your house, right?" Kagome finished for him. Sesshomaru glared at her, not liking the fact that he was interrupted. "Are we done then?" She asked him. Sesshomaru shook his head and she waited for him to continue. When he didn't say anything, she huffed. "Well?"
Sesshomaru sat next to Kagome thinking of what to say. He wanted to tell her he was falling in love with her and he wanted her to stay away to keep her from harm, but he knew she wouldn't listen to that. He heard her getting irritated and huff. "Well?"
Sesshomaru sighed. No wonder Inu Yasha got frustrated with her often. I need to talk to him. "Nothing. Never mind. Inu Yasha is taking an earlier flight, he'll be back tonight," Sesshomaru said before walking away with a very irritated and confused Kagome staring at his retreating figure. Damn it...when did I become so pathetic.
~*~9 PM, Saturday Night at the airport~*~
Inu Yasha's plane flew into the airport and landed. When the doors opened, Shippo stepped out first and he followed to see four people waiting for them. Shippo and Inu Yasha's eyes lit up at the two people they hadn't seen in 450 years. Shippo dropped his bags and ran over to hug them. "Miroku! Sango!" He cried into their open arms.
The couple smiled happily at the kitsune and looked up at Inu Yasha, who was standing in front of them with a warm smile on his face. "Long time no see, old friend," Miroku greeted happily.
Inu Yasha nodded and walked up to the couple, hugging them tightly. "We've missed you, Inu Yasha," Sango whispered.
"And I have missed the two of you," he replied and looked over at his brother and his best friend, who had a big smile on her face. "What are you smiling at?"
"Nothing," Kagome giggled as he walked up to her and hugged her to. Her eyes widened with surprise. "Inu..."
"I'm glad you're alright, Kagome," he whispered into her ear as he nuzzled his neck into her hair. Kagome blushed and she saw Miroku and Sango grinning at her. Sesshomaru felt a rush of jealousy run through his body and cleared his throat, getting everyone's attention.
"We should get home. We have things to discuss," Sesshomaru said. Everyone nodded and got into the car, driving back to Sesshomaru's apartment.
Everyone sat in the living room. Miroku and Sango sat in the love seat with Shippo sitting on the arm. Inu Yasha sat on the couch with Kagome next to him and Sesshomaru sat in the recliner. Kagome was slowly drifting off to sleep, leaning against Inu Yasha's shoulder.
"Go to sleep, Kagome. It's been a long day," Sesshomaru told her, but realized she already had. Inu Yasha smiled down at her and moved so she would sleep in his lap, which he thought would be more comfortable, but only pissed Sesshomaru off. He ignored it though.
"So...why exactly did Kagome bring us back?" Sango asked. Sesshomaru sighed and explained Kagome's dream, while she was having another.
~*~Kagome's dream~*~
Kagome sat next to the river, staring at her reflection. She was behind the shrine and could see Goshinboku behind her. Suddenly, she felt a hand rest on her shoulder and she whirled around to see Sesshomaru standing behind her, smiling down at her with one of his rare smiles. She smiled back and watched him sit down next to her.
"What brings you out here?" Sesshomaru asked.
"It's peaceful out here," Kagome answered. "I've always come out here to think."
"It is quite peaceful," He agreed. "But something is bothering you. What is it?'
Kagome sighed and lowered her gaze to her hands. "I think I've fallen in love..." She said as her cheeks turned a light pink color.
"Is that so? Why don't you tell the person?" Sesshomaru asked softly.
"Because I don't want to get hurt again," Kagome said softly. "Plus, he doesn't seem to show the same interest in me."
"Maybe he fears the same thing..." Sesshomaru whispered, barely loud enough for Kagome to hear. Kagome turned to him with surprise, but he vanished and Kagome was left alone. Kagome turned back to the water and stared at her reflection again.
Suddenly, the river's crystal clear water turned blood red and Kagome jumped back. An evil spirit was nearby and sent chills down her spine. Suddenly, she felt someone's lips next to her ear. "Surprise..." The vile voice whispered into her ear. Kagome tried to move, but found her body was paralyzed. "Do not struggle my pet...the spell will wear off eventually..."
She felt a clawed hand reach up and brush her hair away from the nape of her neck, pushing the collar of her shirt aside. "You...shall be my pet..." he whispered as he leaned forward and dragged his fangs against her delicate skin. Kagome's eyes widened with pain and she tried to fight the spell, but failed. Kagome felt the poison of the demon seeping into her skin as her shoulder bled. He pulled away and licked her blood from his lips, next to her ear, making sure she heard his slow, torturous act. Kagome wanted to break free and purify him until he was nonexistent, but she couldn't. When she thought it couldn't get any worse, he pressed his lips to her ear. "I will come for you in due time, my pet..."
Suddenly, Kagome was able to move and she whirled around to see Menoumaru laughing as he disappeared into the shadows.
~*~Reality~*~
Inu Yasha and the others had just finished listening to Sesshomaru with surprise. "So...he's out to kill us and then take the swords father left us?" Inu Yasha asked for confirmation.
'Yes," Sesshomaru answered.
"Well..what are we going to do?" Shippo asked.
"I guess all we can do is wait until he reveals himself,"Miroku answered.
Suddenly, Inu Yasha, Shippo, and Sesshomaru heard Kagome's heart quicken its pace and fear being emitted from her body. Then they smelt blood and looked down to see her shoulder and the nape of her neck bleeding. Shippo jumped up immediately and everyone gasped. The wound was bleeding pretty badly and they didn't know what it had come from. "Oh my god!" Sango gasped.
"Shippo, go get the first aid kit in the bathroom," Sesshomaru ordered when he appeared at Kagome's side. Shippo nodded and ran off. "We have to wake her up."
Inu Yasha shook her gently and the others called out to her. Nothing was working. "Damn it, Kagome! Wake up!" Inu Yasha exclaimed as tears started to fill his eyes. Suddenly, Kagome's eyes shot open and she sat up. Inu Yasha threw his arms around her, thanking the gods she was alright, but he knew that wasn't true since he could smell her blood.
Shippo came back with the first aid kit and Sesshomaru cleaned up her wound without her noticing. The wound had stopped bleeding and left a scar on her shoulder which looked like teeth marks. "Kagome, what happened to your shoulder?" Shippo asked bringing her out of her daze.
"Huh?" She asked and walked over to the mirror in the hallway. Her eyes widened in horror as she remember her dream. "It was...real..."
She fell to her knees and everyone rushed over to her. "Kagome..." Sesshomaru said softly.
"He...he did something to me..." Kagome stated.
"Who?" Miroku asked.
"Menoumaru," Kagome answered flatly as she started to tremble. Sesshomaru growled angrily at the thought of Menoumaru hurting the one he loved as Inu Yasha brought Kagome into his arms, trying to calm her down.
"Don't worry, Kagome. I'll protect you," He whispered reassuringly into her ear.
Kagome closed her eyes and felt the tears rolling down her cheeks. I don't think you can...
A/N: Okay...Men's Lacrosse Practice was cancelled so I typed up this chapter quickly. I just realized that I have the next chapter ready too, I just have to type it. Hopefully, I will get it done by the date posted in my profile! (Unless you're reading from Sesshomaru's Fanfiction site). Thanks for the support everyone!!! ~Yuki
Chapter 10: When Dreams Become Reality
Tatsuha was waiting for Sesshomaru when he stepped in. Sesshomaru shut the door behind him quietly and sat at his desk. "You have a lot of antiques, Sesshomaru," Tatsuha said eyeing the armor and swords on the walls. "Where did you get all of this great stuff?"
"You will figure it out once we are finished speaking," Sesshomaru said. Tatsuha nodded and waited. "How long have you known Kagome?"
"For awhile now," Tatsuha told him.
"Do you remember when she was sick?" Sesshomaru asked.
"Yes, but how did you-" Tatsuha started.
Sesshomaru cut him off and told Tatsuha everything from Kagome falling into the well to the death of Naraku and finding her again. He watched as Tatsuha slowly processed all the information. When he finished, Tatsuha's eyes double in size. "Oh..." Tatsuha said after awhile.
"Tatsuha, last night, Kagome had a dream which she believes and I am beginning to believe may have been a message. You and Eiri are not to come into contact with her until it is over. Kagome cannot be distracted," Sesshomaru said.
"Unfortunately, Sesshomaru, no matter what she will still be distracted," Tatsuha said softly.
Sesshomaru quirked an eyebrow. "Why do you say that?" Sesshomaru asked curiously.
"I see the way she looks at you, Sesshomaru. The look of love. And you...have the same look in your eyes when you turn to her," Tatsuha explained.
"At least I can defend myself, ningen," Sesshomaru stated. Tatsuha smiled and nodded. "I have contacted your brother, he is downstairs."
Sesshomaru pulled out a wad of money and handed it to him. "This is for your college education. Do not use it for anything else."
"Why?" Tatsuha asked with wide eyes.
"Take it as a thank you for helping her," Sesshomaru stated before showing him to the door. Just as they reached the front door, they heard Kagome squeal and ran to her room. In the middle of the room were two of her companions from Sengoku Jidai, Miroku and Sango.
Sesshomaru watched as the fire cat that he had in his study, ran out and over to its master. "L-lady Kagome?" Miroku stuttered as Kagome threw her arms around him and Sango.
"You should go," Sesshomaru told Tatsuha, he nodded and left knowing she would be safe.
Sesshomaru turned towards Kagome suspiciously. "How did they get here?" Sesshomaru asked her.
"Umm...Kaede taught me how to bring them back if they were to die and I needed their help," Kagome said. Sesshomaru sighed and walked over to her.
"We need to talk," Sesshomaru said, grabbing her by the hand and dragging her away, leaving her companions in shock. Kagome winced at the sound of his voice, and knew he wasn't pleased with her at the moment. She waved goodbye to her friends and followed him out.
Sango stared at the door, where Kagome and Sesshomaru had walked out of. "Wow...we've missed a lot," Sango said turning to Miroku, who nodded in agreement.
Sesshomaru walked Kagome to the couch and sat her down. "You should have discussed this with me," He stated angrily.
"I'm sorry. I didn't know if it would work, but we really do need their help," Kagome explained.
"I agree, but that's not the point," Sesshomaru sighed and was cut off.
"The point is you want to know what's going on in your house, right?" Kagome finished for him. Sesshomaru glared at her, not liking the fact that he was interrupted. "Are we done then?" She asked him. Sesshomaru shook his head and she waited for him to continue. When he didn't say anything, she huffed. "Well?"
Sesshomaru sat next to Kagome thinking of what to say. He wanted to tell her he was falling in love with her and he wanted her to stay away to keep her from harm, but he knew she wouldn't listen to that. He heard her getting irritated and huff. "Well?"
Sesshomaru sighed. No wonder Inu Yasha got frustrated with her often. I need to talk to him. "Nothing. Never mind. Inu Yasha is taking an earlier flight, he'll be back tonight," Sesshomaru said before walking away with a very irritated and confused Kagome staring at his retreating figure. Damn it...when did I become so pathetic.
~*~9 PM, Saturday Night at the airport~*~
Inu Yasha's plane flew into the airport and landed. When the doors opened, Shippo stepped out first and he followed to see four people waiting for them. Shippo and Inu Yasha's eyes lit up at the two people they hadn't seen in 450 years. Shippo dropped his bags and ran over to hug them. "Miroku! Sango!" He cried into their open arms.
The couple smiled happily at the kitsune and looked up at Inu Yasha, who was standing in front of them with a warm smile on his face. "Long time no see, old friend," Miroku greeted happily.
Inu Yasha nodded and walked up to the couple, hugging them tightly. "We've missed you, Inu Yasha," Sango whispered.
"And I have missed the two of you," he replied and looked over at his brother and his best friend, who had a big smile on her face. "What are you smiling at?"
"Nothing," Kagome giggled as he walked up to her and hugged her to. Her eyes widened with surprise. "Inu..."
"I'm glad you're alright, Kagome," he whispered into her ear as he nuzzled his neck into her hair. Kagome blushed and she saw Miroku and Sango grinning at her. Sesshomaru felt a rush of jealousy run through his body and cleared his throat, getting everyone's attention.
"We should get home. We have things to discuss," Sesshomaru said. Everyone nodded and got into the car, driving back to Sesshomaru's apartment.
Everyone sat in the living room. Miroku and Sango sat in the love seat with Shippo sitting on the arm. Inu Yasha sat on the couch with Kagome next to him and Sesshomaru sat in the recliner. Kagome was slowly drifting off to sleep, leaning against Inu Yasha's shoulder.
"Go to sleep, Kagome. It's been a long day," Sesshomaru told her, but realized she already had. Inu Yasha smiled down at her and moved so she would sleep in his lap, which he thought would be more comfortable, but only pissed Sesshomaru off. He ignored it though.
"So...why exactly did Kagome bring us back?" Sango asked. Sesshomaru sighed and explained Kagome's dream, while she was having another.
~*~Kagome's dream~*~
Kagome sat next to the river, staring at her reflection. She was behind the shrine and could see Goshinboku behind her. Suddenly, she felt a hand rest on her shoulder and she whirled around to see Sesshomaru standing behind her, smiling down at her with one of his rare smiles. She smiled back and watched him sit down next to her.
"What brings you out here?" Sesshomaru asked.
"It's peaceful out here," Kagome answered. "I've always come out here to think."
"It is quite peaceful," He agreed. "But something is bothering you. What is it?'
Kagome sighed and lowered her gaze to her hands. "I think I've fallen in love..." She said as her cheeks turned a light pink color.
"Is that so? Why don't you tell the person?" Sesshomaru asked softly.
"Because I don't want to get hurt again," Kagome said softly. "Plus, he doesn't seem to show the same interest in me."
"Maybe he fears the same thing..." Sesshomaru whispered, barely loud enough for Kagome to hear. Kagome turned to him with surprise, but he vanished and Kagome was left alone. Kagome turned back to the water and stared at her reflection again.
Suddenly, the river's crystal clear water turned blood red and Kagome jumped back. An evil spirit was nearby and sent chills down her spine. Suddenly, she felt someone's lips next to her ear. "Surprise..." The vile voice whispered into her ear. Kagome tried to move, but found her body was paralyzed. "Do not struggle my pet...the spell will wear off eventually..."
She felt a clawed hand reach up and brush her hair away from the nape of her neck, pushing the collar of her shirt aside. "You...shall be my pet..." he whispered as he leaned forward and dragged his fangs against her delicate skin. Kagome's eyes widened with pain and she tried to fight the spell, but failed. Kagome felt the poison of the demon seeping into her skin as her shoulder bled. He pulled away and licked her blood from his lips, next to her ear, making sure she heard his slow, torturous act. Kagome wanted to break free and purify him until he was nonexistent, but she couldn't. When she thought it couldn't get any worse, he pressed his lips to her ear. "I will come for you in due time, my pet..."
Suddenly, Kagome was able to move and she whirled around to see Menoumaru laughing as he disappeared into the shadows.
~*~Reality~*~
Inu Yasha and the others had just finished listening to Sesshomaru with surprise. "So...he's out to kill us and then take the swords father left us?" Inu Yasha asked for confirmation.
'Yes," Sesshomaru answered.
"Well..what are we going to do?" Shippo asked.
"I guess all we can do is wait until he reveals himself,"Miroku answered.
Suddenly, Inu Yasha, Shippo, and Sesshomaru heard Kagome's heart quicken its pace and fear being emitted from her body. Then they smelt blood and looked down to see her shoulder and the nape of her neck bleeding. Shippo jumped up immediately and everyone gasped. The wound was bleeding pretty badly and they didn't know what it had come from. "Oh my god!" Sango gasped.
"Shippo, go get the first aid kit in the bathroom," Sesshomaru ordered when he appeared at Kagome's side. Shippo nodded and ran off. "We have to wake her up."
Inu Yasha shook her gently and the others called out to her. Nothing was working. "Damn it, Kagome! Wake up!" Inu Yasha exclaimed as tears started to fill his eyes. Suddenly, Kagome's eyes shot open and she sat up. Inu Yasha threw his arms around her, thanking the gods she was alright, but he knew that wasn't true since he could smell her blood.
Shippo came back with the first aid kit and Sesshomaru cleaned up her wound without her noticing. The wound had stopped bleeding and left a scar on her shoulder which looked like teeth marks. "Kagome, what happened to your shoulder?" Shippo asked bringing her out of her daze.
"Huh?" She asked and walked over to the mirror in the hallway. Her eyes widened in horror as she remember her dream. "It was...real..."
She fell to her knees and everyone rushed over to her. "Kagome..." Sesshomaru said softly.
"He...he did something to me..." Kagome stated.
"Who?" Miroku asked.
"Menoumaru," Kagome answered flatly as she started to tremble. Sesshomaru growled angrily at the thought of Menoumaru hurting the one he loved as Inu Yasha brought Kagome into his arms, trying to calm her down.
"Don't worry, Kagome. I'll protect you," He whispered reassuringly into her ear.
Kagome closed her eyes and felt the tears rolling down her cheeks. I don't think you can...