Autumn Rose Moon Festival By: Tsukiko-san

Pairing(s): Sesshomaru/Kagome/Kurama and Sango/Miroku or Hiei/Sango

Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha or Yu Yu Hakusho though I wouldn't mind owning Sesshomaru and/or Kurama :- )

Author's note: Very sorry I hadn't updated this fic (Voices inside her head: Liar!) Yes well I hope you enjoy this chapter!

Review Thanks: at the end.

---------Chapter 2: Quivering wings--------

Naked eyeballs starred from empty sockets as tender flesh sizzled from the green acid poured upon it. The grotesque form showed its organs neatly tucked in place between pelvis and shoulder blades. Blood dripped on the grass as Sesshomaru starred coldly at the corpse that lay in a pool of sickly sweet blood.

'Another killing another way to rid the world of pathetic humans.' Sesshomaru thought as he let the green acid mingle in the filthy human's blood. The human male had actually thought that he could trespass his lands without consequences, which showed how low the intelligence level a human could get. His golden eyes reflected annoyance as he heard a whimper from the supposed corpse. With one final swipe the human had ceased its whimpering and Sesshomaru watched as his poison acid ate away at the organs leaving bleached bones on the green grass.

Sesshomaru once again patrolled his lands trying to find anymore trespassers that dared to even set foot on his lands without his permission. The soft wind blew his way as he smelled a familiar scent.

'Kagome?' He sniffed the air to find the distinct smell of the human girl that he had met a couple of times because she was Kikyo's sister. He had found her……..interesting nothing more and nothing less. He sped towards the tantalizing scent as the newly unfurled leaves brushed against him. He jumped on a branch landing gracefully on the slender limb as he watched with an impassive look marring his features, at the young miko.

(Scene change)

The smooth textured wooden box lay innocently nestled into the grass. The box had been bathed in moonlight, left near the window for two complete moon cycles. Her name was carved expertly on the lid and the smell of honeydew perfumed the timber as she opened the box that held her dreams. These dreams had pestered her mind for the last couple of days, so she had decided get a dream box that will help extract the troublesome dreams from her mentality.

She opened the box letting her dreams flow out of it as she said a little prayer hoping that she wouldn't have dreams about sliver haired demons with golden eyes…….

Kagome sighed and tucked the dream box under her arm as she stared at the blue lights that bobbed up and down like fire flies in her vision. The blue light was supposedly foxfire that kitsunes produce on the nights of the festival. Kagome gathered the hem of her kimono and climbed the nearest tree to her. The canopy of leaves sheltered her form from prying eyes as she settled herself on a high branch. She cupped her hands above her head gathering the muted lavender moonlight that streamed through the filament of leaves. Finally Kagome let her shoulders sag trying to get the burden of emotions that weighed heavily upon her shoulders. Keade is having thoughts about grandchildren and the best way for her to be called 'grandma' was through Kagome. Like she was going to be swollen with pregnancy anytime soon; the tree swayed gently, the sweet silence was soothing to the ear.

She wished that she didn't have to feel the overwhelming responsibilities and the need to atone for all the accomplishments that Kikyo has done. Kikyo…had died with her lover, Inuyasha, a couple of years ago. Kagome had met Inuyasha only a few times when she was a bit younger but her memories of him were vague.

"Why are you, here wench?" A stoic voice reached her ears as she tried to not fall from her perch, the dream box was not as fortunate, it fell to ground level with a resounding crack that filled the stillness of the forest. Her lavender eyes scanned the green foliage trying to target the voice that almost made her fall down the tree. "Aren't miko's supposed to be alert at all times? It wouldn't do, if you got killed just because you didn't pay attention to your surroundings." The same stoic voice said only with a hint of scorn that lay hidden in the words. Kagome felt her anger rise as she heard the stoic voice mocking her. The branch wobbled a bit as she felt an unknown presence behind her. Kagome turned around to only peer into golden eyes silver hair billowed in the wind that made him seem godly.

"Sesshomaru?" Kagome asked knowing that she recognizes him as being Inuyasha's brother. Kagome's lavender eyes widen a bit, as she heard the branch groan under Sesshomaru's and her weight.

"Sesshomaru the branch can't take the weight get off of it." Kagome said feeling the branch wobble a bit. "Are you calling me fat?" Though he said it stoically Kagome couldn't help but find it humorous hearing Sesshomaru said that.

"I think it is you who should get off." He said with a ghost of a smile playing on his lips knowing that he would get the right reaction out of her.

"Are you telling me to lose a few pounds?" Kagome said calmly feeling her eyebrow twitch in annoyance. Before Sesshomaru could say anything the branch snapped under the weight. Not really realizing it Sesshomaru wrapped his arms around Kagome's slender waist and carried her to ground level.

"You can let go now wench." Sesshomaru said feeling her body pressed tightly against his own. Without warning Sesshomaru released his hold on Kagome making her fall to the ground with a thump.

"What was that for?" Kagome practically screeched as she dusted her kimono. "You wouldn't let go…I was beginning to think that you were enjoying holding on to me." He said, amusement coloring his gold eyes only for a fleeting moment. Kagome burned in embarrassment, before it dawned on her that the taiyoukai was just…….dare she think it, joking/flirting with her? It took a moment for the baffled expression on her face to pass before she was snapped out Lala land because of Sesshomaru's low growl.

(With Kurama)

Beautiful blue lights danced in the sky as Shippo sat on a large rock. He cupped his hands and kept reproducing his foxfire just for his delight and to secretly try to impress Kurama. Shippo looked towards the older kitsune and found him laying on the green grass just looking into the sky. Shippo felt a little disappointed even though he knew the older fox wouldn't be awed by such a petty thing. With a little sigh Shippo made his way to Kurama, his foxfire dimming into the night sky. The dew spotted the leaves making them shimmer in the moonlight as Shippo sat crossed legged on Kurama's chest.

"So what are we going to do now?" Shippo asked tilting his head to the side making him look quiet innocently. Kurama starred at the kit that sat on his chest, his emerald eyes looking deep into Shippo's eyes. Without a word he laid Shippo beside him and stood up. Kurama's red hair pooled around his face his green eyes shone brightly in the mass of fiery crimson hair.

"We're going to the festival." Kurama said quietly already walking north towards where the festival is being held. "You weren't listening to me when I was talking 'bout the humans were you?" Shippo said going all teary eyed. "Were you listening to me when I was saying that I was going to protect you?" Kurama countered back.

"You need to hide your demon features." Kurama said evenly as Shippo nodded his head concentrating on erasing his demon features.

"Now lets go Shippo." Kurama said following the tantalizing smell guideing him towards his destination.

end of chapter---------

yes i know very short! don't kill me!

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