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Author's note: I know I haven't updated in like ages, but I've been really busy with things. Sorry. I also forgot to mention in my story, Sesshoumaru has both of his arms. But you'll learn how he got them later on. Again I'm so sorry I haven't update in forever, but I think I have more motive now. I have some really good ideas for this story and my other one Lady of the Central Lands and Last Inu-deity. Read that one two. It will become longer.
Last Time:
'Sesshoumaru wanted me to wear his mother's kimonos? Why would he do that? He obviously loved his mother very much...I'm honored that he would bestow that gift upon me.' Thought Kagome with tears in her eyes.
"What happened Sesshoumaru?" Questioned Kagome to the empty room with tears in her eyes for the happy boy that turned into a cold demon lord
Chapter 9
The next day was a stormy day. Kagome woke up and went to the hot springs to prepare for the day. She slipped on a bar of homemade soap and fell into the spring. Then she dropped her dry towel in by accident. Kisha was close by and brought her another, but by then Kagome was in a rotten mood. It seemed that today was not going to be her day.
And boy was she right. She walked into the breakfast room and was almost rundown by a tiger-demoness. The demoness just snarled at her and walked away, without so much as an apology. Kami! Were all demons so rude?
"What was that all about? She seemed to be in a hurry…" Stated Kagome with an annoyed expression.
"It is no concern of yours. Please sit and eat your breakfast." Sesshoumaru said, cold façade still on his face.
"Humph!"
She sat down as Jaken chased the children into the room. It seemed that the children had decided to play dress up before coming to breakfast. Jaken was dressed in a pale pink kimono and had little turquoise jewelry on. The sight was enough to break Kagome's rotten mood.
"Hahaha! I'm sorry, Jaken. Shippou, Rin, please refrain from dressing Jaken up. He is not one of your toys." Said Kagome with the corner of her lips still twitching.
"Jaken. You may remove yourself and change back into your normal attire. When you are finished, report to my counseling room and wait for me." Commanded Sesshoumaru in a bored tone.
"Yes, Master Sesshoumaru!" Said Jaken as he repeatedly bowed out of the room.
The group continued to eat their meal consisting of rice balls, sushi, and seaweed soup. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, a roar was heard vibrating off of the palace walls.
"My Lord!" Exclaimed a soldier as he barged into the room. "There is some sort of demon outside that is extremely powerful! I have never seen anything like it before! It has already killed fifty of our men and is heading toward the city!"
Sesshoumaru growled deep in his throat as his eyes started to tint red. "Warn the city and have the people withdraw from the city if the beast is to become more of a threat. Have one hundred more of my soldiers surround the city to block the demon out until I can arrive there. I shall be there shortly." Barked Sesshoumaru as he went to his room to retrieve his armor and swords.
'I should help Sesshoumaru.' Thought Kagome with worry evident in her blue eyes.
"Shippou, Rin, go find Jaken and have him watch over you. I shall return shortly." Said Kagome as she took off running towards the exit.
She burst through the Western Castle doors where the rain was coming down hard. Taking a deep breath, Kagome concentrated on her powers calling forth the elements of nature. A watery figure of a woman appeared from the rain that fell. She had white eyes and was basically made purely from water.
Bowing down to Kagome. "Your grace, I'm at your call. What do you desire of me, Great Legendary?" Rose the demon as she waited for her mistress's command.
"Thank you for coming. Could you please take me to the borders of the Western City as fast as possible? I would be gratefully thankful if you could do this for me…" Said Kagome as she bowed to the water spirit.
"Of course, my lady. It would be an honor." Said the water spirit as she used her power to engulf Kagome in water that sped through out any other kind of water.
Rushing through the sky from the rain drops that were falling down to the muddy earth, Kagome saw the city about to be attacked. A giant beast-like monster was destroying anything in its path. Many soldiers were dead or hurt along the path that the monster had come from. Its red skin was like fires from the depths of hell while its beady black eyes were mindless and insane. It looked over the city; destruction the only thing on its mind.
The water spirit brought Kagome a few feet from the monster and lifted up the water that surrounded Kagome.
"You better get out of here before that thing comes. And thank you so much for your help!" Said Kagome as she raced off.
The woman bowed at Kagome's retreating back. With hope in her heart for the future, the woman returned from whence she came.
'Good luck, Legendary Immortal.'
b IN THE FOREST b
'That wench! How dare she just take off like that! It is none of her business to aid MY lands! She will have to be punished as soon as I get my hands on her!' Thought Sesshoumaru angrily as he raced toward the city.
Running past trees and animals towards his destination, Sesshoumaru entered the clearing that showed the city of his lands. It seemed to be fine, even though Sesshoumaru didn't think he would make it in time to stop all destruction. 'A barrier.' As he looked upon the battlefield not far from the city, Sesshoumaru spotted Kagome attacking the beast by herself.
She fought with such grace and power. The beast used his right claw to catch her, but she was to fast. Dodging the claw Kagome shot up the demons arm and used her claws to cut it off with purifying energy that was transferred to her claws. The monster howled in agony as it lost its right limb. Kagome, using its pain to her advantage, back flipped off the demon as she removed her bow and an arrow from around her shoulder. (AN: She grabbed them before she left the castle.) Landing far enough away to use her arrows, Kagome aimed straight at the monster's left thigh where she had sensed jewel shards earlier.
'Hit.'
The arrow sizzled with pink energy that hit the monster's left thigh perfectly. The monster turned into dust as two shards floated to Kagome's outstretched hand. As she turned around to head toward the injured soldiers, she was stopped by a clawed hand around her throat.
"Bitch! How dare you go off with out consulting me first! You disobey me and repeatedly disrespect me! How am I suppose to protect you, if you won't let me!" Raged a now red-eyed Sesshoumaru.
Using a bit of her power, Kagome shot Sesshoumaru off her as she dusted herself off. "Sesshoumaru. I know you would not be too happy with me, but I had to help them! If I didn't get here when I did, your city would be annihilated! I put up that barrier right before the monster got to it. So if you would stop being a selfish and ungrateful brat, you could see all that I have done is just to help you!" Cried Kagome, trying to convince him that she did it for him.
Sesshoumaru calmed down some after he listened to her reasoning. It still angered him that she had saved his city and left the castle with out any disregard to what anyone else thought. But she did make a reasonable point.
With a sigh Sesshoumaru said, "I know that you only did this for the good of the people, but Kagome, you can not just take off whenever you like. You are special and must be kept alive. What if something had happened to you? I would not be totally sure if Tenseiga could revive you. What would your kit do? He would be motherless. Next time you wish to be a hero, speak to me before you act so rashly. I apologize for attacking you, but you need to learn that you are not invincible yet."
"I know. And I'm sorry I left with out telling you. I promise I'll speak to you before I do something like that again." Said Kagome as she looked at his hand. "Let me heal that for you." Using her miko powers, Kagome placed her hands above his burnt hand as a pink glow emanated.
Sesshoumaru felt a moment of peace before it was taken away and replaced with the now healed hand. 'This girl is such an enigma. Who is the real Kagome?'
"There ya go. Sorry again." Said Kagome.
"Come, Kagome. Let us return to the castle. I shall also retrieve those jewel shards that I have to give to you." Spoke Sesshoumaru as he turned and headed towards his palace.
"Sesshoumaru, I want to go check on the soldiers and the city to make sure no one was terribly hurt. I want to go help; don't you think you should revive the soldiers that were killed? I mean they were just defending your land and all…" Persuaded Kagome.
"Very well. I shall accompany you to the city and then I will heal my men. Come along." Said Sesshoumaru.
The two powerful beings walked towards the city that wasn't too far away from where they were. As they walked down the path the monster had taken toward the city, Sesshoumaru healed the many demons that the monster had killed during its tirade. Kagome healed the few that were wounded. The healed demons would then bow to them over and over; then rush to the village to prepare for their Lord and the mysterious woman.
Arriving at the city, the civilians that lived their gathered around the couple with praise and admiration. Cries of joy and gratitude were heard through the crowds. Even though most inu-demons were not fond of people they didn't know, this woman had saved their city.
"My Lord! May you please tell us who the woman is that has saved our village?" Asked the village elder.
Sesshoumaru nodded at Kagome to speak to them herself. "I am Kagome, the Legendary Immortal, enemy to Naraku, and who are you, sir?"
"I am Shiro, the elder of the City of the Western Lands. On behalf of the whole city we wish to express our gratitude by giving you a feast that is being prepared. If my Lord would allow, we also have a gift for my Lady." Said Shiro while looking at the ground when speaking to his lord.
"Very well. Lady Kagome and myself shall return tonight for this feast. My ward, Rin, and Lady Kagome's kitsune pup, Shippou, will be joining us as well." Informed the Demon Lord.
"Goodbye, everyone! I'll see you tonight!" Exclaimed Kagome as Sesshoumaru lifted her on his energy cloud toward the Western Land castle.
Departing from the city Sesshoumaru and Kagome were both lost in their own thoughts.
'This girl…she is not like anyone I have ever met. She is so warm and soft in my arms…NO! This Sesshoumaru will not become a victim to this woman child!'
'Give it up…you care about her. Admit it. When you noticed she left to aid the city, you were worried that she would be hurt. And when Kouga claimed her as his, you got jealous.' Spoke the voice in his head.
'Who the hell are you!'
'I'm you, stupid! I'm the inner you that has been kept in hiding for far too long. I finally found the strength to speak up. Just wait until you except me, then you will have to deal with the other you that you have been controlling. But I don't think he will show up for a while.' Said the voice with a warning.
'Go away! I don't need you! I haven't needed you since…'
'Since our mother died. But because you are not ready to face yourself, I'll leave you alone for now, but I will be back.'
While Sesshoumaru was arguing with himself, Kagome was confused by her own thoughts.
'Sesshoumaru seemed to forgive me much easier than I thought. I thought he would have went all rabid dog on me. What is with Sesshoumaru? He isn't the person I thought he used to be. I believe Rin is changing him. Also, I feel so safe in his arms…wait a minute! This is Sesshoumaru we're talking about! The cold-blooded murderer! Killer of thousands! But he isn't as cold as everyone thinks…'
'No, he isn't what everyone thinks.' Spoke the voice known as Mika. 'He is just extremely misunderstood and is still just a boy himself. He may seem like a mature adult, but his petty jealousy and selfishness makes him more like a teenager. His heart has been imprisoned for many years for personal reasons that you will learn of in the future. Just treat him like you do anyone else, and he shall learn that compassion and caring are not weaknesses.'
'How do you know so much about him?' Asked Kagome.
'I cannot speak of such things for it could affect the outcome of the prophecy. The prophecy is just that. A prophecy. If you do not follow your destiny, then your destiny shall change. With that, the lives of many others. The prophecy does not control you. You control the prophecy. Don't forget this little bit of information that I bestow upon you. It will come to be important in the future.' Said an all-knowing Mika. 'I must go, for you are reaching the palace soon. Goodbye, young Immortal.'
They landed before the palace gates that were opened for them. Shippou and Rin came running out of the palace doors and pounced on their guardians. Tears were in both their eyes when the two guardians looked at their children.
"Momma!" Cried Shippou. "I was so worried about you! When I heard where you had went, I thought that something bad was going to happen and that you wouldn't come back for me!"
"My kit, shh…calm down. I'm here. See? I'm fine. I promise, Shippou, that I will never leave you." Responded Kagome as she held her son.
"Lord Sesshoumaru! Rin was worried for Lord Sesshoumaru and Kagome! Jaken said that you would be fine, but Rin never believes anything Jaken says. Lord Sesshoumaru is fine, right?" Questioned the tearful Rin that was hanging on to her Lord's leg.
"Yes, Rin." Said Sesshoumaru as he patted her head. "This Sesshoumaru is well. Now take Shippou to the dining room and prepare for lunch. Kagome and I shall join you shortly. Also, later we shall all be going to the city for a celebration on Kagome's behalf. So dress nicely."
Shippou and Rin ran off now that they knew their favorite people were safe. Kagome and Sesshoumaru walked toward their separate rooms to change for lunch. The storm had passed and it seemed like Kagome's day was starting to perk up.
b INU YASHA AND GROUP b
Inu Yasha, Miroku, Sango, and Kikyo walked towards Kaede's village. They had just returned from the Southern Lands were there was no shard. It seemed that Kikyo was taking them on a wild goose hunt or something.
"Kikyo, are you sure you sensed one coming from there? There obviously wasn't one there, not even a rumor." Said Inu Yasha.
"I swear, Inu Yasha, that I sensed one there. It must have moved, or is being hidden. I don't know what happened to it. Maybe Naraku got to it first." Said Kikyo with an evil glint in her eyes.
"Inu Yasha, do you think we could take a day or two off at Kaede's village? We are all tired from your obsessive pushing to find the shards. Kiara is so tired she can't even transform." Said Sango as she held the small fire-cat. 'And maybe Kagome will come and see us.'
"Yes, Inu Yasha. I believe it would be wise to take a break. We could freshen up and gain more energy then go shard hunting again, renewed and restored." Said the wise, but perverted Miroku. 'Kagome is needed. Hopefully she will come.'
"Fine. Take your stupid break." Said Inu Yasha. 'Maybe Kagome will return and visit.'
"Inu Yasha! We need to find the shards! We can't take a stupid break for a few days. Naraku could beat us to the rest of the jewel shards!" Complained Kikyo. 'Besides, if Kagome shows up, I will lose Inu Yasha even more.'
"Kikyo, if we don't rest for Miroku and Sango, then they will be no use to us. Besides, they are my friends, and I'm getting pretty worn out, too." Said Inu Yasha in a gruff voice.
"Very well. It will give me time to search for some more souls anyways." Said Kikyo as she wrapped her arms around Inu Yasha.
They parted and continued on their way to Kaede's, each of them thinking about Kagome.
b IN AN OMINOUS CASTLE b
"Kanna, show me Kagome." Said Naraku.
A picture of Kagome and the Western Lord showed through the mirror. The two of them with their little brats were eating like a "family." It seemed that the Western Lord was growing a fondness for the little Immortal.
'So Sesshoumaru has another weakness. I believe the once human hating Demon Lord has had a change of heart.' Smirked the evil half-demon.
"Kagura! Kohaku!"
"Yes, Master Naraku." Bowed Kagura as Kohaku followed.
"Go to the Western Lands and keep an eye on the Legendary Immortal. I have great plans for her…" Naraku spoke with a malicious voice. "Kohaku, follow Inu Yasha and his group. Make sure they are not up to anything. And keep an eye on Kikyo. I don't trust that miko for anything."
Kagura and Kohaku left the evil palace going their separate ways.
'Naraku! You will get what is coming to you! And the Kanna and I shall be free…' Kagura thought as she did Naraku's biding.
TBC…
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