Immortality: Guardian

CHAPTER 5

Absence

The half-demon let out a long and grunting sigh. Kagome and Shippo were deeply asleep in the sleeping bag. Sango and her cat demon were near the warm fire, also having some rest. Miroku was not to far from Sango. He closed his eyes while watching her sleep, sitting against a tree near by.

Inuyasha was the only one who was up. As usual, he sat on one of the branches of the tallest trees around. The half moon seemed a bit brighter; to the young man, it seemed it was mocking him. He snorted out loud.

"I did not ask for your help," Sesshoumaru said, coldly.

"Well, you needed one," Inuyasha snorted, standing against a damaged tree.

"I was not talking to you, half-breed," his older brother cut in sharply, turning his gaze on Hikaru who was also with injured girl. He put his fingers on her forehead and did the same to Sango and her cat demon. When he was done with Jaken and the two-headed dragon's wounds, he straightened up and gave Sesshoumaru one of his kind smiles.

"I was just near by, thought I could help out a bit," the demon said. It was like seeing twins, like evil twin and a nice one. But, Hikaru didn't have a long tail or a crescent moon on his forehead like Sesshoumaru did nor did Sesshoumaru possess Hikaru's kind heart.

"What brings you here, Hikaru, my younger brother?" Sesshoumaru demanded. Hikaru's smile widened, showing his fang but said nothing'

'Got some nerves treating me like that when I was right there! That damn bastard will pay for this,' Inuyasha thought, thinking back not to long ago. He grinded his teeth while his claws dug into the tree, trying to force down his anger.

"Nothing in particular. It is my home land after all, wouldn't you say, elder brother?" Hikaru asked formally, his smile did not leave his face. The conversation stunned Kagome and the others but left Inuyasha twitching his eyes.

"It has been a long time. I did not think that you were here for this worthless so called half-demon. I advise you to stay away from the tainted blood," Sesshoumaru shot a cold glance and Inuyasha bared his fangs. Hikaru also looked at the ticked off dog-eared man.

'What the fuck those he think he is?' new wave of anger rushed over Inuyasha, 'I'll show that bastard what this tainted blood can do!'

He firmly held his sword, obviously itching to slice Sesshoumaru.

"I do not loathe anyone or any being. They are simply who they are. They are astonishing for who they're being. It was my mistake that you could have changed your outlook toward different lives," Hikaru commented, looking at the mortal girl who was chatting with the young priestess.

Sesshoumaru looked at him thoughtfully for awhile, no word came from him. Hikaru met his gaze and nodded his head slightly. He looked at everyone.

"If I may," Hikaru asked, "Would you be able to meet me at this very place after another half moon? I have some things I would like to share with you all, including you, Sesshoumaru, and Inuyasha."

Hikaru's smile was replaced by seriousness. Sesshoumaru just looked at him a bit then left, followed by his toad servant and the mortal girl on the two-headed.

"Bye, Kagome!" Rin yelled was she got carried away, waving and smiling brightly. They disappeared into the forest.

'Keh,' Inuyasha thought, he couldn't help but grin at the memory of the little girl's innocent smile.

"Well," the kind demon turned to face Inuyasha and his friends, "I better be going as well. I shall see you then, Inuyasha?"

"Keh!" Inuyasha snorted loudly and turned his back on the mild-mannered demon. Kagome grabbed Inuyasha's arm and applied for him, "Sure!"

Inuyasha looked down on the sleeping girl, so peaceful, so beautiful but, really, really stupid and dim-witted when it comes to repudiate. Did she even know that he didn't want to just stand there when his discourteous brother was there to insult his present?

'Damn it, Kagome, damn it!' his claws dug deeper and deeper into the wood.

The demon thanked them for their kindness and left. His silvery hair shined so brilliantly in the moonlight and his gentle smile made him look like a gracious angel sent from heaven.

Before he went though, he gave Sango a kiss on the forehead. She blushed and looked at him shyly. Miroku was calm and quiet, not showing any emotions. Then, Hikaru left.

'What the hell was that all about?' Inuyasha was still confused by the whole event. He sighed, frustrated he dug into the wood deeper and deeper.

"Crack"

Inuyasha crashed into the ground. Was it more painful than Kagome's incantation?

"Damn it! Shit! Fuck!" Inuyasha swore, rubbing his head. He looked at the broken piece of branch, then the tree.

"Wind Scar!"

The tree perished in the air and Inuyasha smirked at the sight.

"Inuyasha?" Kagome brushed her eyes and sat up. She saw Sango and Miroku's blank expressions.

"What's going on?" she asked, turning to the direction where they were looking. Inuyasha flinched and quickly stood in front of Kagome. Kagome looked up at him, blushing.

"Nothing, go back to sleep, Kagome," Inuyasha lied.

"Oh yes, Inuyasha, destroying half of the forest is nothing," Miroku shook his head, sighing. Inuyasha growled and shot the monk a dark look.

"What did you do?" Sango asked, "Why did you use Wind Scar?" she blinked, puzzled.

"It's nothing, damn it! Drop it and go to sleep!" Inuyasha protested against at the questioning friends, feeling little embarrassed. Kagome sighed and lied down, back to sleep.

"If you say so," she said, she knew he did something out of his temper nut didn't say anything. Inuyasha sat by her, sulking; however, he remained quiet.


"Today, I am going to teach you a new technique," the glowing hound said, sitting in front of the child. The kid's eyes sparkled determination and thrill, so easy enough to make the beast smile.

"It's called 'the Blades of Blood'. Like its name, you can create flying blades from your blood or any other's blood. However, I suggest you use your own, Inuyasha," Hikaru warned the young half-demon, "You don't know what other's blood is made up of. Your own is the safest for you."

Inuyasha nodded right away. The hound knew he wanted to learn the new technique rather than listening to his own guardian. Hikaru sighed.

"Alright, then let's get to the lesson! It is quiet like 'Iron Reaver, Soul Stealer' but it is a stronger technique. Now let's go over there to start," the dog said and headed toward the stack of logs and pool of blood, Hikaru's own blood.


"You what!" Inuyasha yelled.

"Calm down, Inuyasha," Kagome winced and managed to say, "I haven't been at my time for a long time and I need to get my exams. Besides, we gotta wait another month anyway and Naraku is gone!"

Inuyasha snorted, 'Why does she always has to do this to me!'

"Please, Inuyasha, please?" Kagome begged him, tears welling up in her eyes. Inuyasha flinched at the scent of her fresh tears.

"You..You are not gonna cry, are ya?" Inuyasha asked carefully, feeling guilty.

"If you'll let me go home for seven days," she answered, blinking her eyes, smiling.

Inuyasha groaned and said fine. The mortal girl jumped with joy and gave him a hug. Kagome gasped and pulled away, blushing, embarrassed at what she had done.

"Sorry," she said, looking at the ground, unable to meet Inuyasha's eyes.

"Ke..Keh," Inuyasha said, also blushing, looking at the sky.

"I'll…I'll be going then," Kagome said, walking toward the well with her shrunken bag.

"W…Wait!" Inuyasha grabbed her arm and pulled her close. Kagome's eyes met his. She could feel her cheeks warming up. Inuyasha got closer and closer to her lips. Kagome's heart pounded, ringing in her ears.

'He's going to kiss me,' Kagome thought, lost in his gentle, golden eyes. She held her breath, forgetting how to use her lung.

"Kagome, are you going to bring me more candy?" Shippo popped up and quickly the couple pulled away, turning bright red. Inuyasha glared at Shippo.

"How many times have I told you not to pop up like that, twerp!" Inuyasha shouted, still blushing. Kagome was looking at the other way, her eyes focused on the ground.

"Of…Of course, Shippo. See you in a week," Kagome quickly said and hopped into the Bone Eater's Well.

Two males stayed quiet for a while.

"Were you going to kiss Kagome?" Shippo blurted out and Inuyasha flinched. Then, without a hesitation, Inuyasha thumped Shippo, continue blushing

"What you do that for! I only asked if you were going to kiss her or not!" fox-child stared at the half-demon, tears welling up in his big, blue eyes.

"Ke…Keh!" Inuyasha snorted, keep blushing, "Like… like I would do that! That's that pervert's job!"

The Half-demon walked away from the well, followed by the young fox, never-ever-gonna-stop blushing.

'Damn it!' Inuyasha frowned at the kid behind him, holding a dandelion, without a care in the world.

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I do not claim the ownership of Inuyasha. I do not any rights of the characters from manga/anime. I thank for the wonderful author, Rumiko Takahashi, for her realistic and unique characters. Immortality: Guardian is my story just based on her characters.