Author's note: Heya! This is my first attempt on writing an Inuyasha fic. Just for your information, this fic is mainly about Sesshie/Kikyou and Inuyasha/Kagome. I love Kikyou!! And for those of you who hate her & love Kagome, as I said earlier, Kagome is also the main character here.
Chapter 2 – The first meeting
All that you saw was my smile
But it's been dark for awhile
And the days have gone cold
No more sleep for my soul
Well that's what I've been told
Heavy clouds pregnant with spring storm filled half the sky. The growling thunder made a pair of beautiful brown eyes looked up. A fair maiden was standing in the hallway, with her long hair untied, anyone who saw her would think of her as a ghost. Kikyou stared at the dark sky and frowned, "Bad omen."
She diverted her attention back at the cold, quiet hallway and walked slowly towards the meeting room. Two youkais were guarding the door and as they saw her, they began to snarl with their fangs revealed and sharp nails dying to slice off the Miko in front of them. Kikyou made her way towards the youkai and narrowed her eyes, "Your King is waiting for me. I don't want to waste my time waiting for you to finish your growling before letting me proceed into the room."
The youkais cursed under their breath and opened the door, "I can't believe of all youkais and human women, you will be my queen. I'll kill you sooner or later, Miko-sama." Kikyou smiled mockingly and her eyes flashed at the guard, daring the youkai to hurt her before entering the room. Kikyou was the most powerful and dangerous Miko and any youkai would stand no chance when facing her. "You bitch," the other youkai hissed.
"Ah.. I see you have come, Kikyou," the King notified.
Kikyou bowed slightly before observing the room. The only people in the room was the King itself, a human woman who's around 40-50 and a girl who's about Kikyou's age.. a human girl nonetheless. Kikyou wondered who these humans were. As if hearing Kikyou's unvoiced question, the King answered, "This is my wife, Izayoi. The girl there is a friend of my son, Kagome."
"They're humans," Kikyou said out loud. If his wife is a human, does that mean Sesshoumaru is a hanyou? The King cocked his eyebrow at her statement. Kikyou, looking impassive as ever added, "No youkai to guard you. Are you not afraid I may kill you, sir?" At that, Izayoi gasped loudly while Kagome widened her eyes.
Unexpectedly, the King chuckled which made Izayoi and Kagome looked at him in surprise. 'She has guts. Not only that, she called me 'sir'! It's supposed to be Your Majesty!' He thought. The king responded, "Very good! I was made aware by my people on how treacherous you are since you are, as I was informed, a very powerful Miko." The King slowly stood up and stepped closer to Kikyou to examine her face. "Even though they made you sound so terrible, I have to admit you are very exquisite. How to say it.. Very divine."
He smiled and sat back down, "Kagome, bring this lovely lady around. And Kikyou, you may want to try on your wedding dress." Kikyou only nodded. Kagome then bowed and left with Kikyou.
After they left, Izayoi hugged her dear husband and rubbed her face with his, "Do you think your people would want her as their queen? They hate her and she's like the most dangerous enemy they ever had."
The King smirked, "They hate her because she always guard that jewel and protect her village. Now that she's married to Sesshoumaru, the youkai would be more than happy not only because there's no more Miko who can stop them but also, she and Sesshoumaru can expand the youkai kingdom more easily. You know how strong and great Sesshoumaru is."
Izayoi nodded, "I know. Both husband and wife are very strong. No one can defeat the youkai kingdom then. Dear, I know you're so proud of Sesshoumaru."
"Of course I am."
"This is the tenth dining room. This room is for the wives of the sons of the ministers," Kagome explained. She eyed Kikyou but Kikyou looked the same as she was 2 hours ago when they started touring. The truth was however, Kikyou was yelling in her mind, 'When are we going to stop?! Why do these youkais have a lot of rooms?' Her thought was cut when Kagome asked, "Do you want to stop for a while?"
'Hell yeah!'"Very well," Kikyou answered politely. She nearly rolled her eyes when Kagome started.
"Wait! Before we rest, there's one more important room!"
Kikyou followed gracefully the energetic Kagome. She didn't know why Kagome was grinning widely from ear-to-ear. She nearly collided with Kagome when she stopped hastily. The sudden way Kagome spun around to face Kikyou nearly made Kikyou lost her balance. "We're here!"
"Where is here?"
Kagome pointed at the dark reddish door which was really hard to be noticed since its color was very much alike of the wall. Kikyou looked back at Kagome and gave her a questioning look. Kagome whispered softly, "This is Lord Sesshoumaru's room. Well, soon-to-be yours too. You both will be sharing this bed.. room."
Kikyou looked puzzled when Kagome blushed. Is this girl okay? I thought I was the one who should blush at that. Leaving Kagome with her dirty thoughts, Kikyou looked again at the door. 'Someone is in that room. Sesshoumaru.. This room would be your grave.'
Kagome snapped out of her mind. She encircled her arm around Kikyou's and began dragging her. "Do you want to go dress up now? Sure? Okay. Let's go!" Kagome said excitedly. Kikyou sighed, 'I didn't say anything. We haven't even rest yet.'
As they strolled away, a figure stepped out of the room. Sesshoumaru just woke up when he suddenly sensed a mysterious ki.. and the smell of bellflower. The other smell belongs to Inuyasha's wench. Sesshoumaru looked around only to find the traces of the woman's bellflower smell. Sesshoumaru gazed at the direction of where Kagome and Kikyou had gone and mused, "Are you here, Northern-tribe Miko?"
Kagome strolled back and forth in the room, becoming impatient. When the maid showed them Kikyou's wedding dress, Kagome gaped at how grand it looked. The maid told them the dress was made from a rare and expensive material and made by the five best dressmakers. Kagome ran her hand along the dress to feel the softness of it and was truly amazed by the quality. She looked at Kikyou for any reaction or facial expression…. Nothing. But now, she was waiting for Kikyou to finish dressing up.
"My lady, are you-" Kagome gulped and rubbed her eyes. Was she dreaming? She strode near Kikyou who just came out of the door. Kikyou looked gorgeous! Kagome clutched Kikyou's hand and stared at her with wide eyes.
"Do you like it?"
"All I can say right now is…. WOW! Don't you think so?" Kagome turned to the maid and as expected, the maid nodded and also looked stunned. Kagome smiled at Kikyou and jumped, "I'm sorry. I can't help it when I get excited. Can you turn around, my lady?"
Kikyou did as told. She rotated slowly and smiled softly when she saw Kagome getting more hyper. Kagome was too happy to notice Kikyou's small smile and proposed, "Let's do your hair and your make-up now!" Kikyou could only nod her head.
Sesshoumaru was walking around the castle when he heard some noises from the room. He grabbed the doorknob and when he was about to turn the knob, Inuyasha's cry filled the palace. He frowned and went to see Inuyasha.
"AHHH!! KAGOME!!"
Kikyou looked up. That voice.. Kagome had a worried look on her face. She smiled apologetically to Kikyou and uttered, "Excuse me, my lady. That's my boy. I'm going for a while. Sorry." Kagome then hurried out of the room.
As Kikyou undressed, she pondered, 'Her boy? I didn't know she was married and already has a child.' LOL!!!!
She looked around the room only to find the maid had gone too. She decided to tour the palace herself. After a while, she began to lose herself in her thoughts, 'I have to kill that taiyoukai. How am I going to escape after that? If he die silently, my job would be easier. But.. since when have I become an assassin to my tribe? I'm supposed to be a Miko, a protector. I kill only when they attack. But this is also a way of protecting my village, protecting Kaede..'
Kikyou nearly tripped when her feet was caught on some tree roots. Tree roots?Kikyou immediately realized that she was in some kind of forest. She noted that the palace was still near and assumed she must've gotten her way out when she was deep in thoughts. She was about to go back but a bright light got her attention. It was reflected by an object. Kikyou walked closer to it.
It was a sake bottle.. and a tombstone. Kikyou removed the grass that had covered the tombstone and was surprised to know whom it belonged to. On it was engraved: Sara, The woman who betrayed me. Sesshoumaru must be the one who made this tombstone. Kikyou's eyes softened as she touched the tombstone where Sara's name was craved.
'Ms. Sara.. I wonder if I'm going to die like you did. What if I fail? Heh.. But that's like 0 possible. I will not end up like you, Ms. Sara,' Kikyou thought.
"I presume that you are my unknown fiancée?"
Kikyou turned around and saw a fine-looking youkai stood elegantly in front of her. He had long, beautiful silver hair and sharp golden eyes, to Kikyou's displeasure. It reminded her of him. "If you're Sesshoumaru, then I am your unknown fiancée," Kikyou replied using the same tone that Sesshoumaru used.
Sesshoumaru walked closer to her and gave her a disheartening glare. Yet, Kikyou just looked up at him with no emotion. He was tall and her height only reached his shoulder. "Why do you agree on this?"
"My elders ordered me to marry you."
"Whatever. For your info, I, Sesshoumaru am very much disgusted with human. Don't even think for a second that I want you as my wife," Sesshoumaru commanded with such arrogance.
Kikyou sneered, obviously try to bruise his ego and it did. "Oh well. I don't like youkai that much either. And don't even think for a second that I want to be your wife, taiyoukai." They stared at each other for the longest time, neither of them move nor speak, they just simply looked at each other's eyes.
At last, Sesshoumaru smirked and spoke, "You're from Northern Tribe?"
Kikyou nodded and answered, "Northern-East Tribe to be exact." Kikyou regretted the moment the words came out of her mouth. Sesshoumaru would realize that she and Sara were from the same tribe and he would suspect her more. Much to Kikyou's surprise, he didn't seem to remember.
"Northern Tribe sounds so familiar," Sesshoumaru tried to crack his brain for any memories, he added, "I remember that wench told me that a Miko from Northern Tribe tried to kill my half-brother, Inuyasha."
Kikyou's eyes widened in shock. This was the first time Sesshoumaru saw an emotion in her eyes. "Inuyasha..," Kikyou whispered softly, nearly inaudible to Sesshoumaru's ears.
"You're the one," Sesshoumaru said as green glow began to form around his claw.
"Are you going to kill me for trying to kill your…. Half-brother?" Kikyou asked as she also got her bow and arrow ready. She didn't understand the half-brother thing nor did she care. I guess I have to kill you earlier than I thought. She knew she couldn't win that easily but she had to try or else she would be buried next to Sara.
"Sure. But not because you hurt Inuyasha. You made me think about that disgusting half-youkai thing. I will kill you for getting in my way in killing him and also, I heard that you're strong. Let me test you," Sesshoumaru attacked almost immediately with a great speed. Kikyou managed to dodge his attack and backed away.
He turned around and dashed forward once again. He tried to swipe Kikyou but he missed once again. "Why aren't you attacking, Miko?" Kikyou kept quiet and struggled very hard to avoid his attack. "Dokkasou!" Sesshoumaru thrust his hand forward but Kikyou tilted her head and his hand stabbed through a tree. At the touch of his claw, the tree turned green and began to melt slowly.
Kikyou looked at him intensely. 'He can produce poisons from his claws. How do I kill him?' Kikyou said softly, "Fight me with weapon."
Sesshoumaru ignored her and began to release poisonous gas from his claw. What! Kikyou held her breath but her vision became blurry. She tried to search for Sesshoumaru through the thick green gas. A whip-looking thing came out from nowhere. 'This bastard sure has a lot of skills!' Having enough of this crap, Kikyou clenched her fist and a spiritual aura began to surround her. The spiritual aura glowed immensely and every now and then, you could see electric sparks. It formed a barrier around her and as Sesshoumaru's whip touched the spiritual aura, the aura blasted sending Sesshoumaru flying away.
Sesshoumaru jumped back but before he could land, a strong arrow pierced through the green poisonous gas towards him. The arrow was so fast, it created a vacuum as it traveled. Sesshoumaru moved fast enough, he unsheathed his Toukijin and tried to smash the arrow away. The arrow hit the tree and the tree exploded.
Sesshoumaru re sheathed his Toukijin and used his fur to wrap around and squeezed Kikyou. Kikyou cried out as the fur tightened around her. He brought her closer to him and readied his poison claw. Kikyou tried to break free but the fur wrapped her more tightly. Sesshoumaru then noticed Kikyou's hand started to sparkle with energy. Sesshoumaru was struck back as energy crackled and arc around Kikyou violently, shredding Sesshoumaru's fur.
Sesshoumaru unwrapped his fur and smiled satisfyingly, "I thought I could kill you with one attack. It seems I underestimated you. You deserve to be called the most powerful Miko. No wonder you could easily hurt that hanyou. You have earned my respect, Miko."
Kikyou's lips arched upwards and replied, "Aaa.. I couldn't even scratch you." Kikyou felt her body ached a little because of the tight wrapping of her. She looked at the torn fur of Sesshoumaru's and wiped off the sweat dripping down her face. 'I will have a hard time killing this guy.'
"Sesshoumaru-sama!"
Both Kikyou and Sesshoumaru turned around and saw Kagome, Rin and Jaken running towards them. Rin and Jaken stopped at Sesshoumaru while Kagome hurried towards Kikyou. "My lady, are you okay? Lord Sesshoumaru, what do you think you're doing to her?!"
"Shut up, wench. Rin, Jaken, let's go back home," Sesshoumaru told as he slowly made his way out of the forest without looking back at Kikyou and Kagome. 'That was one of the best fights I ever had. And Miko, you are certainly the most dangerous opponent. To think that you and I are getting married. What a joke,' Sesshoumaru thought as he walked away.
Kagome examined Kikyou carefully, "My lady, did he hurt you? What did he do? Did you both fight? Were you the one who tore off his fluffy fur?"
"Kagome-san, I'm fine," Kikyou calmed her down. She looked at the retreating figure of Sesshoumaru and sighed, "He's really a trouble."
"Let's go back to the palace then, my lady," Kagome suggested and Kikyou just nodded.
HoNeyZ-RiNoA: Hey people! Okay, how was it? I made them respect each other but I haven't make them like each other.. not even slightly. Yet, they don't hate each other. Just think of each other as nuisance. Well, Sessh/Kik rock! Please read and review! Ja ne
Thank you so so much to my dear reviewers: Sweet Ruby Moon, Completely-Lost-In-My-Head, DivineShana, Jazz7, Lonely Elven Gurl, Lonely Miko, inusora, love-chan!