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Allies?
Sesshoumaru watched the deathly still body of his comrade with a sort of bored indifference. His calm appearance gave no hint of the war that raged within him.
'What is going on? The Purifiers were never that strong before. That woman controlled Inuyasha with a mere charm.' Sesshoumaru's musings were cut short, because Inuyasha was awakening.
He cracked open a rebellious eyelid, "Whoa, what the hell happened to me?" Inuyasha jeered, a smirk spread across his face, "Oh my God, speak of the Devil, Sesshoumaru, where the hell have you been? It's at least been an age."
Sesshoumaru shared none of the brotherly love that Inuyasha seem to abound with.
He simply narrowed his eyes at the exuberant Guardian. "Inuyasha, how did you come under the control of that Hell Angel?" questioned Sesshoumaru.
"What in all the heavens are you talk'en about? Me under the control of a Purifier?" a shocked Inuyasha replied, "Sess, did you take a hit to the head or something?"
Sesshoumaru had to consciously stop his jaw from dropping, 'He has no memory of the captivity he endured...amazing.'"Inuyasha were have you been then?" he inquired.
The other responded, "I have been with the most amazing creature, Sesshoumaru I think we were wrong for hating the Purifiers they are marvelous creations especially their leader, Kikyo." A kind of blank bliss spread over Inuyasha.
"Yes, they are extraordinarily kind, if you like being someone else's pet." Sesshoumaru allowed a low growl to escape his throat.
"What the hell are you talking about? She would never do anything like that. You're just pissed cause you're defective, or did you finally figure out how to control your power?" Inuyasha shot sarcastically.
The silence spoke volumes.
"I'll take that as a no. So, how about instead of telling me what to do, you take care of yourself. Remember we are Guardians, perhaps if you were to guard something instead of yourself..."
"Hush, you incompetent fool, what on this earth is worthy of an such protection you hypocrite. What do you have to protect?" Sesshoumaru's shot the icy retort.
"My God, you're arrogant. I've always helped humans out and as of late I've given myself to protect Kikyo."
Sesshoumaru allowed a dark grin to grace his features as he prepared his next assault "How ironic, Inuyasha I don't think she feels the same."
Inuyasha flew to his feet claws extended his amber eye seething with hate, "How dare you" and with that He charged the Guardian.Sesshoumaru found his throat in the iron grasp of an enraged Inuyasha. Not about to tolerate this blatant loss of control Sesshoumaru dug his claws deep into the offender's arms.
He whispered, "Bad kitty."
Not perturbed by the claws puncturing his arms Inuyasha only tightened his vice like grip on Sesshoumaru.
"I'm back! Oh, Inuyasha your up!" chimed a merry voice from behind the two combatants.
Inuyasha immediately relinquished his hold on Sesshoumaru. Prying his arms out of other's grip. He sprinted toward the newly appeared girl.
'What is he doing...no he's going to kill her,' Sesshoumaru watching a silent horror as the Guardian charged headlong at the tiny purifier. Soon, he was to find out his worry was misplaced.
"Kikyo! I've finally found you, I thought I lost you," Inuyasha bellowed as he pulled the dumbfounded girl into a tight embrace. "Thank God!"
Bewildered Kagome stammered a response, "Um...I'm not Kikyo. I'm Kagome...sorry?"
Inuyasha pulled away; washing his eyes over the girl he immediately realized his error. A deep blush marred his face as he murmured an apology.
Sesshoumaru was almost as confused as he comrade, 'Why was I worried about her fate? Did I just not want to kill her hours before? I must have lost more blood than I thought.'
A tense silence fell over the trio.
Dawn was just breaking, the stars passed silently under the wake of the emerging sun. The merry chirping of the birds gave no clue to the intense battle of wills that was taking place beneath their branches.
Kagome unaware of the animosity, floated between the two Guardians. Looking up at the sky, she exclaimed, "Wow, what a beautiful sun rise, it's going to be a glorious day."
Sesshoumaru sneered at the woman, "I would beg to differ, Purifier. Now you will answer my questions about Kikyo and your banishment"
For the second time Inuyasha felt himself losing control over his temper, "Shut up! You idiot can't you tell she been crying? Oh, wait I forgot you don't know what emotions are."
The two remained locked in a staring contest. Only to have the women in question bounce into there line of sight.
"Come on you two stop this nonsense," she chirped, "Are you feeling better, Inuyasha?"
"Gezz, you too I never didn't feel fine..." Inuyasha growled.
"He has no memory of his imprisonment, nor of how or why Kikyo was controlling him," Sesshoumaru bit out.
"Wow she must have been using a really complicated spell..." Kagome said as her brow furrowed in concentration, "I wonder where she learned that..."
"For the last time I wasn't under any God damn spell!" roared a very irritated Guardian.
Sesshoumaru looked as though he was ready to knock some sense into his 'friend'.
But before he could act on his thoughts, Kagome placed a soft hand on Inuyasha's shoulder. Immediately he felt all the anger leave him, his entire body relaxed as tension left every muscle.
"Listen to me, Inuyasha. You were under her control, and you were very hurt. I think Kikyo is in trouble will you help me find her?" The girl spoke in no more than a whisper.
Inuyasha found himself lost in the depth of her eyes. 'What is she doing to me, surely this is a spell...but I can't sense any deceitfulness in her aura...amazing!' deep in thought Inuyasha could only dumbly nod at her request.
Sesshoumaru silently watched the interchange that took place in front of him. 'What is she doing to him? I never have seen anyone calm one of Inuyasha's fits. Truly this is some kind of trap I must get out of here immediately.'
Ready to make his exit Sesshoumaru addressed the others, "This is all lovely but I have no intention of keeping a Purifier as company. For your apparent madness, I'll spare your life Hell Angel"
Anger bubbled in the girl, "Would you stop with the Hell Angel bit, I have a name you know..."
Sneering at the girl he continued, "I will not repeat myself Hell Angel. Now, I will be taking my leave..."
Turning away from the others he began a dignified march, far from this scene.
"Wait, I don't even know your name. Come on, I at least deserver that for helping you out?" She cried after his retreating from.
The figure paused for a moment and without a look back responded, "This Guardian never required your help Hell Angel and would never wish to hear his name on such an evil tongue."
Impressed with himself the Guardian continued his retreat. 'Why doesn't this feel right?' but he quickly dismissed the thought, pushing silently on.
