Another vampire story!
THIS STORY IS A AU! BUT IT'S ALONG THE SAME LINES!
Disclaimer: will never own Inuyasha, only this story
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Kagome sighed as she bit her lower lip. Closing the door behind her just as the sun rose over the horizon. The hall was cast totally into darkness. The only light was a small flickering candle. But Kagome didn't have any problem seeing everything. The details you could only see in broad daylight. Such as how high the ceiling was, or the gargoyles that stared down at her in frozen jeers. For Kagome could see everything in shades of blue.
Looking around Kagome smiled, just out of the candles reach- two neko youki were staring at her intently. Kagome smiled. One was her friends. Kirara. The other one was a replica of the neko. Only right now it was curled up into a ball of fluff. When Kagome stepped towards it, the ball of fluff shifted. Kagome blinked. The ball of fur shifted again and in it's place a kirara look alike. It had the same exact shape and figure as kirara, down to the two tails. But instead of kirara's creamy fur, it was silver. A pure silver color. It would make snow look dirty in it's pureness. But it was also tinted a icy blue. It's paws were dipped in blue, like a darker blue, as to where kirara's fur was black. It's tail tips were also the same blue. On it's forehead where kirara had a circle this cat demon had a blue starburst. The blue was a sea blue. A twin pair of soft purple, maybe lavender eyes stared up at Kagome. They were more slanted and more narrow, not as large as Kirara's, they looked kind of Chinese like. Hidden perfectly, but Kagome knew, that a second pair of eyes, even a tiny bit smaller then the first rested right above Atsume's narrow eyes. They were her hunting eyes. The lavender eyes were her daylight eyes.
Kagome smiled when the kitten look alike jumped into her arms. "hello Atsume." Atsume mewed cutely and licked her on the cheek. Kagome smiled. Her cool skin was warming with Atsume's own heat. Kagome looked up when she heard soft footsteps echoing down the hall. Smiling Kagome walked forward slightly. "hello Sango." Kagome's low yet wind chime sweet voice could please anyone's ears.
Sango was the only other inhabitant in the castle. She was a wolf youki. Her black hair was waist length and soft as silk. Her skin was naturally tan, and silky smooth. She had a very nicely toned body. She had a graceful swing in her body. Her warm chocolate eyes were smiling gaily at Kagome. Sango had pointed ears that twitched when she heard kirara jump towards her. Catching Kirara Sango held her close to her body too. Sango had a black fluffy tail that swung behind her as she walked. She wore a green kimono over a taijya suit. Over her back her Hiraikotsu rested, she had been training.
"hello Kagome. How was your walk?" Kagome shrugged. "cut short." Sango smiled. Studying her friend she frowned. Kagome had long midnight black hair that reached her thighs. It had a blue tint to it. Her naturally pale skin was smooth and flawless. Her eyes were a unique shocking blue. Kagome had pointed ears like a youki's. her claws were sharper then a blade. And her fangs were sharper then scythes.
Kagome wore a black kimono that hid her feet, she looked like a noble woman with it on, beautiful, and her kindness showed in her eyes when you looked at them. The black kimono had silver and blue blossoms floating a crossed it, the kimono's obi was silver. The only thing that made Kagome different was- Kagome was a vampire. But she was so kind and gentle. Sango felt Kagome's pain herself. To be condemned to the castle like keep, and be feared. Far enough for Kagome to have a nickname, the 'baroness'.
Kagome smiled at Sango as she walked further down the hall. "going out today?" Sango nodded. "going to the village. Want anything?" Kagome looked at Atsume. "a simple lily please, and Atsume, why don't you go with her?" Atsume mewed but merely snuggled into Kagome's arms. Ready to take a cat nap. Kagome smiled and looked at Sango. "guess she loves me more." Sango giggled and nodded. Sango then frowned again. "what are you going to do?" Kagome shrugged. "wander about." Sango sighed but nodded. Sango waited until Kagome was out of sight before she opened the door. She didn't even open it wide, just enough to slip through.
Sango walked down the path that led to the woods. Reaching them Kirara jumped out of her arms and walked daintily next to Sango. Sango smiled softly as the sun washed over her body gently. The woods around her were peaceful, silent but still peaceful. Kirara then jumped onto Sango's shoulder as they reached the village. The villagers paused and bowed to Sango. They loved Sango to death, yet feared Kagome. Sango shook her head.
As she made her way further into the village, she saw Kaede waiting for her patiently. "we have a problem my lady." Sango nodded as she got closer. "there is a band of youki, they are chasing 3 demons. Coming this way. What shall thy do?" Sango looked at Kirara and scratched her behind the ear tenderly. "when will they arrive?" Kaede looked at the sun. "sunset." Sango smiled. "send them to the castle."
Kaede nodded as she wisely pulled out several wrapped packages. "some things for you and kirara, and a gift for Kagome and Atsume." Sango smiled as she graciously took the packages. She bowed to Kaede and then straightened. "we have to go." Kaede nodded and walked Sango back to the edge of the woods. Sango bowed again as she walked back towards the castle. Taking her time to enjoy the scenery. It had to be some past midday by now.
When Sango slipped back into the large hallway her eyes adjusted to the darkness quickly. Shutting the door behind her Sango saw Kirara jump off of her shoulder and run down the hallway. Probably to inform Kagome they were back. Walking behind her pet Sango was led to the library. Besides the main hall, this was the second darkest place in the keep.
Slipping into that room Sango saw Kagome reclined in the chair behind the small desk. She was writing quickly. Sango purposely made the hinges squeak. So Kagome looked up at her, drying the ink Kagome set the pages into the drawer, then shutting the drawer Kagome stood up. Sango set the packages on the clean desk and smiled broadly. The candle flickered as Sango flew to Kagome's side and they started to unwrap the packages.
Kagome smiled fondly as she unwrapped some lilac and lavender bath oils. She then unwrapped a beautiful silver kimono. It had blue petals dancing a crossed it. Sango unwrapped some rosemary and honeysuckle bath oils. Her kimono was purple with silver petals. "they are so beautiful Sango." Kagome looked back at the wrapping and picked up a note. "thank you Kagome for protecting the village. Expect some wanted and unwanted visitors." Kagome groaned as she crumpled the paper up.
Kagome then sighed and moved over to the low couch. Sitting down Sango sat next to her. They started to converse and talk.
--------few minutes before sunset--------
Kagome's own pointed ears twitched as they heard horses coming, they were at the village. Standing up she looked at Sango. "they are here." Sango nodded and also stood up. "what are we going to do? There's still a little sunlight out." Kagome looked thoughtful. "why don't you go greet them?" Sango frowned. (she worries for her friend a lot!) "what about you?" Kagome smiled at her friends worry. "I am going to stay here. I will watch from the top of this keep, next to my favorite gargoyle." Sango nodded and stood up. "I will be back soon." Kagome nodded and stood up also. "Atsume, what will you do?" Atsume jumped onto her shoulder.
Kagome laughed as Sango disappeared out into the hall. While Kagome herself also walked out into the dim hall, she went the opposite way and started to climb some stone steps. She walked down the hallway, the slightest breeze she felt, along with the few degree changes in the temperature. She could tell these things. She could feel the slightest change in the temperature, the feel of any breeze, could hear things from anywhere from here to the village and beyond in she tried, see anything no matter how dark it was. These were just some of her talents.
Walking onto the balcony Kagome noticed the sun had just set. She climbed the crude stone steps that led to the rooftop of the dark citadel. She walked over to a lone gargoyle, it was of a demonic looking dog. It had the main physics of a dog, the four legs… body structure. But a demonic quality, as of no fur, longer then average fangs, and horns. She stood calmly beside the gargoyle and watched Sango carefully as she made her way to the village, Kirara already in battle form.
Kagome heard every quiet footstep of Sango's, she saw the looks Sango threw over her shoulder. When Sango spotted her she smiled and waved. Kagome nodded and continued to watch.
Sango reached the village, Kagome looked around and spotted twenty or so demons. Four to five of them were fighting the rest. And obviously hurt. Sango had quickly grabbed Hiraikotsu and destroyed the demons. She did this until there were no more threatening demons. She turned to the men and Kagome's ear twitched as she listened to her friend's conversation.
"what is your will?" two of the males were silver haired, one older then the older by slight. But he looked more refined and lithe. The other was a ruffian by the looks. He had the same silver hair and as they turned slightly Kagome saw golden eyes. 'how unusual' the younger looked a little stocky. They both were toned to perfection. Obviously a demon, the younger was also a demon. Kagome sniffed, the faintest scent of dogs reached her nose. 'dogs, and a flea.'
Kagome then studied the other two. One was a silver dog demon, it was obviously related to the two elder youki. A little boy. He had many of the same features as the more refined looking dog. But he had the air of hatred and disdain around him, even more so when he looked at the one he was of a replica of. He was the only unharmed one. The last one was another male demon. He was TINY. Wearing brown and green, a flea youki. He rested on the man's shoulder
With a air of confidence the more ruffian looking male stepped forward. "We were sent to either destroy or let live the monster in the keep." Sango looked to the castle briefly. "there is no monster. Only I would be considered a monster." but as soon as those words were said Sango and Kagome saw the problem with that. A young child of the village came running up to Sango. "lady Sango! Why do you protect the vile baroness! She is a monster!" Kagome's eyes dimmed at that thought.
Sango shook her head and patted the girl on the head. "no young one, she is a kind person." the child huffed as she ran off. Over her shoulder she sniffled. "lady Sango never lied before! The vile thing is getting to her!" Sango shook her head. She turned to the little group. "I am sorry, but if you want to cause my friend any harm, you cannot pass." the refined male demon now stepped forward. "stop it Touki. Lady-" Sango smiled. "Sango." the monk nodded. "lady Sango, please forgive this rude young man. We do not want to cause trouble. I merely want to speak with lady Kagome." Sango looked to the castle again, only to see Kagome stepping back slightly. "as you wish." Sango turned to Kirara.
"let us go Kirara." Kirara turned chibi and jumped onto Sango's shoulder. Sango then led the way towards the path. Not far, the child, ruffian like male and Inutaisho for the group behind her. Sango shifted when she heard the small youki whine. "it is so dank… and there is no animals!" Sango smiled slightly. "no little one, this is called the forest of death." the little boy frowned. "but I don't want to go into there!" Sango shrugged. "we are on a path. Follow me closely and don't lag behind. We will come to my keep. Behind there, is something that might interest you." the little boy nodded as he walked besides Sango. Ignoring the male he was obviously descended from. (Inutaisho)
Sango walked over to the path and they started back. Sango led everyone to the dark citadel. She looked up and stopped a hundred or so feet away. "wait here." the band stopped and watched as Sango walked up to the giant doorway. She looked in and then back at the band. "welcome." Sango stepped inside and then decided to light all the candles for the group. They were not used to the dark. And the little boy was most likely the most wary. She walked back outside and handed several torches to the group. "tonight. Do not wander off without me. It is very dangerous."
The inu youki child stared at Sango as they followed her into the keep. "is the monster the dangerous thing?" Sango shook her head. "she will do well to be a gracious host. She would not harm someone without a reason. She likes to be alone." Sango turned left… then right. Left. Right. Right. Right. Left. She came to a spacious hall. Lighting all the torches down the long hallway she walked over to several doors. Turning to the group she nodded. "these are your rooms. There are cloths in the closets that should fit you all. If you need anything that is not provided. Merely call my name."
The group nodded as Sango walked down the hall. The group looked at each other and walked into the room. They stopped just short of being in the middle of the room. It was very large, very spacious and very beautiful. the little boy was to stay with his father. Inutaisho smiled and sat on the soft futon, while the little boy studied his surroundings. He looked to be about ten. With long silver hair and golden eyes.
Myouga sighed almost dreamily. "she was so beautiful." Inutaisho sighed at his adviser/ retainer's look. "I've seen better." Inutaisho ignored them and laid down on the bed. "you two get the other rooms, yes Touki it is safe. I will have Sesshoumaru sleep in the bed next to this one." (not sexually! As in there are twin beds for the two.) the two nodded and disappeared. Inutaisho watched as Sesshoumaru nodded off quickly. He then closed his own eyes. His ears twitched when he heard soft voices outside in the hallway. Laying still he listened in.
Sango watched as Kagome emerged from the shadows, you wouldn't of never seen her. "will you let them see you?" Kagome looked at Atsume. "I do not know Sango." her soft spoken voice was a contrast to Sango's energetic like happy one. They were both still beautiful to listen to.
"the little boy. He was cute. Was he not?" Kagome agreed. "reminds me of myself, when I was also human, mad at my father for his betrayal." Sango sighed. "will you let them see you Kagome?" Kagome studied Sango. "if they want to see me that badly then maybe. But I if they see me, and talk with me. Only pain and suffering will succumb from it." Sango nodded as she laid a comforting hand on Kagome's cool skin. "what is the matter friend?" Kagome held Sango's gaze with her own. "that child. Watch him closely Sango." Sango frowned. "but why? He is merely a child. Maybe of nine or ten summers." Kagome nodded. "but I feel something great will become of him. Just watch and protect him while he's in the central lands." Sango nodded. "I will do so." Kagome nodded. "when will you feed again Kagome?" Kagome shrugged.
"Only when I succumb to the lust." Sango frowned and repeated herself. "when will you 'feed' again?" Sango said feed like it left a disgusting taste in her mouth. "next week. When the moon disappears. Do not allow the guests to be without you. For their safety." Sango agreed. "I will readily watch them." Kagome smiled at her friend. "take the little one to the field tomorrow. Let him enjoy the sun." Sango sighed sadly but nodded. "damn the curse." Kagome shook her head. "and then tell them to leave. Tomorrow's eve lord Brom will be coming." Sango glared at the ground. "yes my friend."
Kagome shook her head as she stepped back. "I will be retreating for now. Good eve Sango." Sango nodded and Kagome walked silently to the library. Sango frowned. Noticing that Kagome was slightly off balance. "the lights… she was blind with so much light." Sango sighed. Even these torches blinded Kagome. "goodnight my friend." Kagome disappeared into the library. The door sliding shut silently behind herself. Only a vampire or extremely strong youki could make the door budge a millimeter, let alone open it. A vampire's strength was easily enough. She merely pushed it shut with a weary hand.
Sango sighed as she walked to her own room. Then keeping the door open she went to her futon and went to sleep.
Kagome smiled as she stared up at a tapestry. She hasn't even aloud Sango to view it. Only she was captivated by it. It was beautiful. And she knew it was somehow precious to her duty. It was simply hypnotic. Keeping her mind on it for hours on end. Kagome had to sleep, but not like humans. Only once in awhile.
The tapestry depicted a horned man with dark wings outstretched in mid flight before a beautiful woman who reclines seductively upon a crescent moon. She bears angelic wings and is draped in a flowing gown of white. Winged faces lurid yet beautiful, leered at each corner, surrounding the two central figures.
Kagome sighed as she reclined in a chair. She studied the tapestry closely. Her body totally still. But her concentration was cut short when she heard knocking on the door. Looking at the closed shutters and curtains Kagome frowned. She must have been zoned out for a couple of hours. The sun was rising. Standing up Kagome looked around. Even with the closed window she could see the very slightest of light coming from a small corner.
"who is it?" some murmurs. Kagome had no want to listen in. but then Sango came walking down a nearby hallway, still quite far away. Her own unique walk and footsteps brought Kagome some comfort. She stood up and walked over to the darkest corner. The door was opened and Inutaisho walked in, he shut the door behind himself. Sango passed by the door.
"why are you hiding Kagome." Kagome shrugged and sat back down. She studied the ground. "because I am of the night right now Inutaisho." Inutaisho sat down on the couch a little away off, it was the closest piece of furniture to Kagome. "your looking well my lord." Inutaisho nodded. "as are you. Since the last time I saw you at least." Kagome sighed. She remembered back then also. "when I was a human. You were injured and I healed you." Inutaisho nodded and studied Kagome. "I returned and then I presented you the marks of the west." Kagome nodded.
On her palm, a navy blue crescent moon was tattoo's into her pale skin. With crimson threads spun around it, like it was being held down by the threads. (the moon) the symbol meant Kagome was a higher to highest rank, next to the western lord and family. A friend he had made. They were close, but Inutaisho hadn't visited in a long while. At least 50 years. "what beings you here?" Inutaisho looked at the tapestry on the wall. His golden eyes more fierce, yet colder then anything Kagome had ever seen in another male, be it human or youki. "I needed some advice, and you were the one who always gave the best of advice." Kagome gave a small smile and studied her friend. "I remember last time you came. You were so worried about if you were going to be a good father." Inutaisho nodded and stood. He moved to the bookshelves and looked over her collection.
"it seems like I failed as a father to Sesshoumaru." Kagome blinked. "that little replica of you? He seems like a fine child." Inutaisho nodded. "yes, he passed all expectations. Already showing the signs of a promising lord and warrior." Inutaisho sighed, a gesture that didn't fit in with his stoic and very cool features. "but he seems to hate me now." Kagome blinked. "is he spoiled?" Inutaisho shook his head and studied a particular book. "no, he has never been spoiled to where it affects his attitude." Kagome stood and drew the book, the one that Inutaisho was studying. She set the book down and drew out the books beside it.
She then reached up and pulled out a little chest. It was silver, with blue intricate designs. She opened the moderate sized box and pulled out a black dagger. It had a black hilt with a silver blade, a navy blue crescent moon etched into one side of the blade. Inutaisho's crest. The other side was bare. The dagger glowed briefly and Kagome's tattoo's palm and hand gripped it's hilt. Only a person wielding the western symbol- be it family or tattooed with the blue moon could wield the dagger. It was made out of Inutaisho's fang. It had poison naturally soaked into the bone/ silver dagger's blade.
"you still have it." Kagome nodded and held the dagger to her heart. "it is my weapon of choice." Inutaisho gave a small smirk and placed a clawed hand on Kagome's shoulder. "I have a newborn son, a hanyeu." Kagome nodded and placed the dagger back into the chest. She returned everything to their proper places. "he is mad, jealous." Inutaisho nodded gravely. "not only is he angry at me for betraying Hana. And disgusted with not only my choice, but with having a hanyeu. He thinks I am dishonoring my family. Thinking I hate him, hated his mother."
Kagome sighed as she turned back to her friend. "when did you decide to mate with the ningen onna?" Inutaisho closed his eyes and rested his forehead on the shelf. "A year ago." Kagome nodded. "you loved your wife, I know you did. I saw your love for Hana. But then, there are two different kinds of loves." Kagome studied her friend. "I can't say it's right. And I can't say it's wrong. As in one hand, Hana killed herself when she found out, you and Sesshoumaru were devastated. And in the other hand-" Kagome sighed. Everyone had heard of Hana's death. It had spread near and far the day it happened. "Sesshoumaru is upset. I can relate. Because you already had impregnated a human. And to him. To a motherless child. It must of seemed like you betrayed his mother." Kagome may of said the truth. But to Inutaisho. It was her way of helping. She made it understandable. And made Inutaisho think of things, and get more advice along the way.
Kagome's eyes saddened. Not only for Sesshoumaru, but also for Inutaisho. "it is betrayal. To already have a little brother. He must not only hate you, but his brother also. What was the hanyeu's name anyways? Inu-" Inutaisho opened his eyes. "Inuyasha. And yes. My elder son hates Inuyasha with a passion." Inutaisho looked thoughtful. "but I am going to give each son a fanged sword made of my own fangs. Both blessed with powers beyond imagination." Kagome nodded. "the powers?" Inutaisho tapped his claws against the shelf. "Inuyasha, his sword the Tetsusaiga, will keep his demon powers in check, able to kill a hundred beings in one swoop. Sesshoumaru gets the Tenseiga. Able to save a hundred dead beings in one swoop." Kagome smiled. Just like Inutaisho to give the best blessings to his son.
"the Tenseiga sounds like the better sword to me. While the Tetsusaiga will hold in Inuyasha's demonic powers." Inutaisho nodded. "but I doubt Sesshoumaru will truly grasp why I am giving him Tenseiga. He will most likely think I am giving him a weak and worthless sword." Kagome smiled. "he will learn. He will understand one day. Just have faith." Inutaisho nodded as he straightened. "yes. We'll see."
Kagome nodded. "how about I talk with Sesshoumaru?" Inutaisho nodded. He stared at Kagome, pain flashed behind his frozen eyes. "I love Sesshoumaru. He was the product of my beautiful wife and love. But, could I allow myself to ignore the feeling of love when I was with Izayoi?" Kagome shook her head. "it's hard for a child. Just let me speak with him." Inutaisho nodded. "he is but a child. Please-" Kagome nodded. "I will talk with you later. But why don't you bring Sesshoumaru in here? While it is the daylight. So…" Inutaisho nodded and disappeared. Soon after he left, Sesshoumaru walked into the room.
He studied the room, then stared at Kagome. The door shut behind him. "what do you want?" his voice was so cold. Kagome was studying the tapestry again. "come here Sesshoumaru. Do not worry. I will not harm you." Sesshoumaru nodded and walked to the chair's side. But he kept a wary eye on Kagome.
"this tapestry. It tells a story… have you heard the tale of the night's moon?" Sesshoumaru shook his head and he studied the tapestry along with Kagome. "do you want to hear the story?" Sesshoumaru nodded silently. He moved in front of Kagome and she sat up. "sit down Sesshoumaru." Sesshoumaru did so. It amazed even himself. But Kagome, she seemed to calm him down. Like his mother used to. Sesshoumaru stopped his thoughts and listened to Kagome.
"A long time ago, before youki, humans and vampires existed as they do now. There was a beautiful woman. So beautiful this woman was." Kagome pointed to the woman decked in white thin gauze. "every day, which she reclined on her perch. The moon. With the sun nearby. Every hour it was bright, she was there. Never a night with the moon. Only empty and dull stars to stay beside the night." Kagome smiled softly when Sesshoumaru leaned against her legs, trying to get a more comfortable spot. He stayed leaning against Kagome as she stroked his head.
"far below the sky, in the shadows- night was seen. He watched with want and love in his eyes to the beautiful woman. Every day, he studied and watched the woman. His lust for her growing inside everyday…" Kagome grinned when Sesshoumaru moved from the floor to her lap, even if he was stoic, and angry. He felt safe and loved when he moved to Kagome's lap.
"but the night didn't know. Was the lady of the moon. She also watched him. Lusting and desiring the man. But she stayed silent. One day, the night couldn't stand another night without the object of his desires. He leapt from the ground towards the lady of the moon. As he did so, a cloak of black surrounded him and spread over the sky. The day became the night. And as they met, the night found the woman desired him as well. They mated and had many children. Born of the night… medusa… the fallen knight…great lions with bone wings… the evil things that served under the two, and always showed at night. Day after day, the night would go into the sky, his love waiting for him…"
Kagome smiled when Sesshoumaru leaned a head onto Kagome's shoulder. Kagome weaved her fingers through his silver, silk hair and pressed her cool lips to his forehead. "your angry at your father. Why?" she knew why, but why not hear what Sesshoumaru thinks?
Sesshoumaru glared at the tapestry. "that man betrayed my mother." Kagome watched as Sesshoumaru gripped one of her inky black locks of hair and studied the fine strands of Kagome's hair. Careful of his claws. "your father didn't betray Hana. It is love, and there are many kinds of love." Sesshoumaru frowned. "what do you mean?" Kagome felt and watched as Sesshoumaru's tail curled around her closest hand. "I mean, your father loved Hana with a passion. I knew it the instant Inutaisho talked about Hana. He held true love for your mother." Sesshoumaru fisted his clawed hand, digging his claws into his palms.
Kagome softly straightened Sesshoumaru's hand. She kissed the crescents dug into his palm and then hugged Sesshoumaru tightly. "then why did he go off and have a dirty blooded son? Dishonoring the family and betraying mother!" Kagome sighed. "it was another type of love Sesshoumaru. One that is just as great as what he had with Hana. Only a little more insistent. Love at first sight." Sesshoumaru trembled with fury. "I understand what you feel Sesshoumaru." "how do you know! How do you know what I feel!" Kagome stared at Sesshoumaru as she shifted again. "my father did the same thing. I had a little brother when I was 7 years old, the other woman, she took my mothers place. While my mother was thrown out."
Sesshoumaru blinked and calmed down. "your father… he threw your mother out?" Kagome nodded. "she was killed by a snake demon soon after. Nothing could be done. But Sesshoumaru, your fathers love you. But you haven't seen that he also loved your mother." Sesshoumaru nodded slowly. "you don't have to love, or even be close with your father. But you should at least forgive him, for he still loves you." Sesshoumaru looked at Kagome again. "just forgive him, do it for me?" Sesshoumaru nodded slowly. "I will, only for you." Kagome smiled and kissed Sesshoumaru's forehead again. "I have something for you." Sesshoumaru's eyes danced as he leapt out of her arms and onto the ground. "then let's see."
Kagome stood and walked over to her desk. She dug through the bottom drawer and pulled out a little box. She opened the box and smiled at Sesshoumaru. She pulled out of the box, a silver chair. It was thin, but incredibly durable, and wouldn't break. There was a quarter sized pendant hanging off of it. For it's size it was awfully light. The front was made of silver and gold worked together. A crescent moon was in gold, and playing with it, in dangerous golden claws was a silver demonic dog. Sesshoumaru's and Inutaisho's true forms. It was on it's hind muscular legs. It's fore paws, more like claws were playing delicately with the crescent moon. It's claws and more detailed features were in gold. The dog was mainly silver. The dog had crimson eyes and crimson stripes on it's cheek with a blue crescent moon on it's forehead.
Sesshoumaru's eyes widened. The necklace definitely wasn't feminine. More meant for a male to wear. Kagome clasped the necklace around Sesshoumaru's neck, it hung a little but when he grew into his older form it would fit just right. Sesshoumaru grinned and hugged Kagome tightly. "thank you Kagome!" Kagome nodded and Sesshoumaru turned to the door, as it opened and in came Inutaisho, Touki and Myouga. "That crypt. Who can open it?" Kagome bit her lip. "a powerful being… me… one who seeks to answer the taunting and promises whispered in our ears."
"you hear them?" Kagome hated this inquiry. But the more they knew, perhaps the fastest they will leave, and with Brom coming they had to be gone. "everyday, every moment he calls for me. But so far I have denied him the pleasure of life." Kagome turned and watched as the sun moved slowly out of the doorway, it was starting to become midday.
"he calls for me. Beckons me with promises of power. Or removing this lust I feel every time my heart beats. Every time I breath." Inutaisho frowned, Myouga gave him a confused look. "what lust is this?" Kagome looked Myouga up and down, despite being a tiny youki. He had asked the question, that she would answer, the most unwanted question. "of the warm nectar that every living being needs to live, blood." Myouga brought a hand to his throat, thinking Kagome would go for him first. "why is it.. That you have not tried to kill us yet?"
Kagome sighed. "because once that blood touches my lips. Once I taste yours. It wouldn't be enough. I would feel half empty." Inutaisho's brother gulped. spoke again. "so you have never tasted blood?" Kagome laughed lightly. "you sound like it is very bad that I haven't. I have. I do, but with a youki or even hanyeu. My lust becomes above that of norm. it becomes so horrid- this lust. That I would kill myself to taste more."
Kagome shook her head. She looked at Sesshoumaru and her eyes slid down to his throat. She saw his pulse instantly, her keen eyesight taking in what most- be it youki or human could see. every time it throbbed she knew it was blood being pumped up through his veins. "I would never attack a child, and anyways… it is much more fulfilling with a different type of blood." Kagome shrugged again and looked at Inutaisho.
"I-" Kagome cleared her almost rustic voice. "I advise that you leave. Unless you want to feel pain that no being has lived through." Everyone stepped back, then they walked out into the gloomy hall. Even out there slivers of light filtered through. So it was still dark and gloomy, but the absolute darkness in the library was better for Kagome to feel comfortable in. she sighed in relief, but as she did so Sango came running. She held Kirara in her arms, but even with Kirara only being a cat.
Kagome saw the sight and she felt a jolt of several emotions. Envy… jealousy… and her own heart felt empty, she knew that Sango was wanting children. If she wanted to leave, then Kagome would allow her to leave freely. But Kagome wouldn't have kids, condemn them to this damnation she lived in. she smiled when she saw Sango's worried and fearful look. "I am fine Sango." Sango nodded and sighed in relief. She turned around and walked back down the hall.
Kagome resumed sitting on the chair, the absolute darkness didn't bother her, she saw everything in shades of blue. Kagome got lost deep in thought again. The only way to tell someone was in the room was if you stepped into the gloom. You had to be a youki, for the only sign of existence that Kagome gave was the smell of lavender and slightly of death- yet only youki could smell it, and or other vampires. Not being human had it's drawbacks.
Kagome radiated no heat, she wasn't frozen though. She didn't even have a normal heartbeat. Hers was slower. But she did have blood flowing through her veins. Her skin was cool to the touch, and she was pale. Her body was tiny. She wasn't a skeleton, merely had no fat. She was made of sinew, bones, some muscle. But she was tens of more powerful then her body belayed.
When Kagome came back from thought her eyes flashed and she looked at the door. Sango was standing there nervously. "what is it Sango-chan?" when Kagome said chan, Sango flinched slightly. Looking even more guilty. "the group is leaving soon." Kagome nodded. "the only ones thus far, and even in the future the only ones… to survive through this castle." Sango nodded. "They are at the front gate." Kagome frowned. "what are they waiting for?" Sango shifted. "well, Touki had asked if I wanted to join their journey, go with them and leave this 'hell hole' as he called it, saying my fighting skills would be of great use."
Kagome understood instantly. "you agreed too." Sango looked around. Even her keen eyes couldn't see into the darkness of the room. "hai." Kagome nodded. "then why the guilt?" Sango frowned. "you want me to leave?" Kagome shook her head, besides the fact that Sango didn't see it. "yes Sango." Kagome didn't want to say it. But she wanted Sango to leave in a sense. No being should be condemned the same way Kagome had. She wanted Sango to live free of the castle's evil confines. This was the best chance for Sango to live a normal life. "take Kirara with you." Sango shook her head. "Kirara is yours." Kagome smiled at Sango again. "no Sango, she was yours to begin with. She detests this castle as much as you do. I know you hate being here." Sango sighed. "I don't think I'm going to leave you."
At that moment the sun bit the earth and disappeared. Leaving behind it's wake dark skies. "Sango…" Sango looked around. Trying to pinpoint Kagome. "I want you to leave from dark castle. Gather your stuff and do not return." Sango took a step back as gasped. "you can't do that, order me around." Kagome stood up, she stalked towards her friend. What she was going to say was going to kill her.
"I told you Sango to leave. You dare to defy me?" Sango shook her head and watched Kagome. "but-" Kagome snarled as she ran forward and slammed into Sango. Sango gasped as she was slammed against the wall. Kagome then gripped Sango by the neck and started to drag her towards the grand door, while Sango was stunned. She threw it open and turned to Sango. Her eyes glinting red as she snarled at Sango. Ignoring the group ahead, already Touki prepared to attack.
"I banish you Sango…" Kagome took a deep breath. "I banish you from this castle. Leave and never return. I will have your head if you do…" a empty threat. But Sango didn't know that. Kagome then tossed Sango out effortlessly. Moving to the side she saw Kirara running out in full battle form, but in her jaws a small bag was placed. One that held Sango's possessions. Kagome smiled as Kirara looked back at her briefly. "thank you old friend." Kagome closed the door quietly and walked towards the main stairs. She passed several leering gargoyles. Walking briefly into the room she changed.
Wearing now a dress. It was long sleeved and the bodice fitted perfectly. The sleeves were close fitting, her bodice accented her tiny waist and ample breast. The dress fell to the ground in a smooth line, no fluffs or poofs. At the front of the rather low bodice, the neckline fell just above her breast. So if she were to lean onto her elbows, the deep crevice between her breast were in perfect view. Making any man's mouth water if desired. The dress was black. And a thin silver ribbon wrapped around her waist, showing off her petite waist. And her round but perfectly shaped hips.
She walked up to the belfry and leaned over the high ledge, so she was resting on her hands and waist. She didn't even look behind her when the curtains moved slightly, but her nose caught the smell of parchment, sandalwood and the smell of death. His own death. She continued to stare at Sango's retreating form, she was crying. Kagome could tell by the scent of tears coming up through the wind. Sango was being held gently by Touki, with Kirara in her arms. Kagome smiled bitterly when she heard some of the conversation. 'do not mind that monster Sango. She's only a old crone.' Sango shook her head and sobbed louder.
Kagome looked back as a hand settled on her shoulder. "it's for the best Kagome." Kagome nodded at her friend Brom. He had chin length pure black shaggy hair. His skin was as pale as death, his cheekbones and face was defined. He wore a black long sleeve shirt that his Romany love had sewn for him. His pants were black and close fitting. He had on boots. He wore a long thick black cloak over his clothes, he wore what the middle easterners wore. (well this is in the past here) His love was dead, after he turned her into a vampire own her own free will, she had been taken over by the one that was banished under his castle. Then he had to kill her unless wreck the world. (the same Brom, from the story 'Tales From The Dark Tower')
Kagome smiled at her friend briefly, but it was a weak pitiful one. He tightened his grip and in his own way reassured her. Kagome turned to see Sango and the group walk into the village. "we are alike Brom." Brom nodded.
"forsaken to this eternal night." Kagome added.
"to watch over the great evils."
"to free them, or to keep them locked away."
"both want out."
"both call for us."
"and…"
Kagome whispered the last part.
"both were lovers in a strange sense."
Kagome shivered as the evil air inside the castle seemed to stir. As if the great evil she held in the castle heard her. Brom studied the group. "it is stronger. It made her into what she became." Kagome nodded. "promise me something Brom." Brom looked at Kagome and studied her silently. "never lie to me." Brom's eyes narrowed, then softened slightly. "I promise." Kagome smiled lightly and looked around. Many miles away, a days journey by human walking standards. Was the other dark castle. Housing and banishing the evil seductress and vampire Lilith. While Kagome's own devil of a demon was a simple jewel. The shikkan no tama. It could be either good or bad…
Long ago Kagome had met Brom. And they had been friends, understanding each other perfectly. They had also found a important item. In Kagome's library a book, that told the tale. How eve hadn't want to live under Adam. She had become Lilith when she joined with the devil and his demons. Dying had been her human flaw. but when Mara had been turned into a vampire, she had become Lilith, and from the doing of the damned jester, the devil in disguise.
Kagome smiled when she saw Atsume jump onto the ledge and sit in front of her, watching the group as they settled around a fire in the poor village. "you are aloud to leave Atsume. I hold you not." Atsume shook her small head and rubbed against Kagome's arm. Kagome scooped her up and kissed her on the forehead. "you are a true friend." Atsume mewed cutely as she nipped Kagome's fingertip. Kagome merely shook her head and looked at Brom. "it is the beginning of the night, shall we walk?" Brom nodded and they walked down to the door. Kagome walked into the corner and picked up her own long thick black cloak, she pulled it on and smiled at Brom. "shall we?" Brom nodded and opened the door. Where they walked out into the cool crisp air again.
With a smile Kagome watched as Atsume jumped onto the ground and chased around a pebble when she batted it. Making sure she stayed close to Kagome. Kagome laughed when Atsume tripped. "you love these walks." Atsume mewed as she started up again. Brom merely stayed silent. They walked into the forest, but halfway through they slid off the path and into the untraverse woods.
Kagome looked up when she heard a droplet of water drop onto a leaf. "it's going to Rain." when she said those words, the sky darkened- covering the stars, and Rain started to pour down at them. Atsume jumped into Kagome's arms when she called and Kagome hid her under the cloak. Happy that their cloaks were waterproof, not for herself or Brom but for Atsume. Vampires couldn't die, or get sick. They were really… nothing. They weren't youki. They weren't half breeds or even human. They were another race. Immortal beings, that were superior to humans. And disliked youki.
Atsume licked Kagome's cheek as Kagome drew the hood up, hiding half her face. Atsume had moved up the cloak and sat on Kagome's shoulder. Sitting and watching with Kagome. Brom had his hood up. "shall we go have a drink at the tavern?" Kagome nodded. She didn't need food or a drink to survive, but she wanted to see the village. They turned and walked towards the village. She closed her eyes. She started to chant. So did Brom. They finished the spell. And the smell of death was hidden, so no youki or hanyeus to smell them. To know they were vampires. They looked like humans. So they were fine.
Kagome walked into the village and looked around. She looked back at Brom and sighed. "the tavern will be packed." Brom nodded. His dark eyes glittered beneath his hood. "we shall ignore them, and sit in the darkest corner." Kagome nodded as she started walking again. "Atsume, if we go into the tavern. And Sango/ Kirara are there, please ignore them. It's hard enough already." Atsume licked her cheek again and mewed reassuring.
Walking into the tavern Kagome looked around. The people inside the tavern stopped talking and stared. It was packed. But Kagome saw a empty table, right in the corner. But looking to the table beside it Kagome saw the group she dreaded to see. Sesshoumaru, Inutaisho, Myouga, Sango, Touki and Kirara. She ignored their staring and turned to Brom. "We need to take our cloaks off." her voice so low only the youki in the corner heard her, and Brom.
"this tavern doesn't want to take chances with hidden weapons. Weapons in the open are better they say." Brom nodded and he pulled his cloak off. Kagome did the same, while Atsume merely fluffed up briefly and then curled into a ball. Kagome hung her cloak and Brom's onto the hook beside the door, where many other cloaks were hanging. But theirs were the only black ones.
Kagome aloud Brom to lead her to the table, she and him sat against the wall, so they were watching everyone. Kagome watched as a tavern wench came over to take their orders. "two mugs of ale please." the tavern wench shrugged carelessly and walked over to the counter. Kagome looked at Brom and they started to talk quietly, no one could hear them. "it is getting stronger… waiting for the right moment." Brom nodded. "so is Lilith." Kagome frowned. "how long ago did you notice?" Brom brooded briefly. "10 or so years." Kagome frowned as she looked discreetly at Sesshoumaru. "that little one. He is unique. Something tells me he will be great later in life."
Brom looked at the male and his eyes narrowed. "he has the makings of a warrior and a future lord. Or someone powerful at least." Kagome nodded and then looked around. "where's my ale?" Kagome stood up and looked for the wench. She saw her being groped by a sweaty, pudgy short man. She seemed to enjoy it. Kagome glared as she walked over to the bar counter. She looked to the left and right. A rather fair looking man came walking over. He had sandy hair and green eyes.
"well, this is quite a… nice surprise." Kagome leaned onto her elbows and rested her chin in her hand. The man's eyes widened. Kagome's breast were nearly overflowing from the bodice. "I have ordered some ale, and it's been nearly 15 minutes. Now. Where is my ale?" the man produced two tankards of ale. But he held them out of reach. "what do I get in return?" Kagome glared as she reached behind her back. She felt for her dagger. It was sheathed, and held securely under her thin silver ribbon, that was like a belt in a sense.
She unsheathed her dagger and brought it forward. Wielding it with ease she let it glint in the firelight. It had a ebony handle, a blood red ruby seemed to shift like a pool as it glinted in the firelight, in the shape of a drop of blood. The blade was silver and iron and was in perfect shape. In gold, Latin words glinted, written in a old style text. 'Noctem Aeternus.' eternal night, something Kagome was of. "I get the ale, and you keep your good looks." the man smirked but handed her the ale. "a feisty little girl, better watch your back. Girly." Kagome sheathed her dagger and picked the ale up. She walked back to the table and sat down
Kagome sat down and set the tankards down. "damn fool." Kagome pulled her dagger out and slammed it blade first into the table. The blade sunk in easily and it glinted in the firelight. Kagome and Brom stared at the blade as they sipped from their mugs. "Kagome. We have three hours." Kagome nodded and leaned back. She closed her eyes and sipped her drink.
Atsume sat on the table and stared at herself in the blade. "let us go Kagome." Kagome nodded and stood up. She jerked up the dagger and sheathed it. Lifting Atsume up and they walked to where their cloaks were. Kagome flicked several silver coins onto the table to pay for the drinks. She then pulled on her cloak. The two walked outside and towards the untraverse woods. Where they weren't seen for 120 years...
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