Author's note: to Jamie, thanx for your opinion, I gonna definitely try to fit Koga in (somehow) and I knew there was sumfin weird with the spelling of haori thanx a bunch for telling me! Oh and to Ashley R: I had always planned on putting Sess in the story so don't worry about that! I hope you like sess/rin pairings cuz if you don't, well still read my story anyway! Oh and thanx for the idea xXxchocaholicxXx I definitely gonna use it! Plz keep sending in the reviews people
Chapter 5 (already?):
The first kidnapping and the tension seal:
That morning, Kyoto had been thinking, perfecting every detail of his plan. (wondering what it is?) He would somehow lure Inu Yasha into another fight, where he would capture Kagome and hopefully that lovely demon slayer. He smirked, vengeance was wonderful, especially when he thought of twisted and evil plans like this that played with people's emotions like small threads being intertwined. Once Kagome was in his grasp, he would play with Inu Yasha's emotions a little by keeping her and using her as bait to make Inu Yasha battle endlessly. And who better to battle then his own heart's desire? He chuckled, he had been learning a special manipulation spell so he would be able to control Kagome and make her battle against Inu Yasha. Inu Yasha wouldn't be able to fight against her because he would be too in love with her and love was his only weakness. He chuckled harder, once he had had his fun with Inu Yasha he would plant a tension seal on Kagome. Meaning that when Kagome became tense, the bomb would activate and slowly kill her by poisoning her! Inu Yasha would finally know the pain of losing a loved one! He would finally feel what Kyoto had felt long ago when Inu Yasha slaughtered his family. His mind suddenly fluttered to the lovely demon slayer the other's seemed to call Sango. He would capture her for his own benefit. His mind became so absorbed in thoughts of Sango, he began to blush, feeling his heart race with pleasure instead of anger for the first time since his family had been killed. He murmured a quick spell under his breath and instantly an orb filled with a bright light appeared before his eyes. Murmuring a few more words, the orb flashed and showed a scene where Sango and Miroku sat together alone. Sitting down he began to watch the couple, feeling a tinge of anger for no apparent reason.
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Miroku and Sango had been sitting in silence for quite some time, waiting patiently for the return of Inu Yasha and Kagome, each hoping that the other would say the first word. Damn it Miroku talk already! Sango thought.
"where are those two?" asked the monk at last, "I do wish they would hurry up and return to the feudal era! They could be getting married right now and we wouldn't be there to see!"
yes! Sango thought, glad that she wasn't the one who had to break the ice. But at the same time, she felt a little disappointed that even when they were alone, Miroku thought of Kagome and Inu Yasha's relationship and not their own. Blushing madly, Sango realized what she was thinking.
"is there something wrong Sango?" asked Miroku who had obviously seen Sango's now scarlet red face.
"n-no it's nothing" said the demon slayer, turning three shades darker as the monk suddenly slid closer to her.
Miroku could feel his face flaming up as well, just as Inu Yasha told him about Kagome endless times, only Sango could do this to him. Only Sango could make his heart race, his face flush, and all his lecherous ways disappear even if it was only for a moment on the last one. Not even the most beautiful woman in the world had the same effect on Miroku. When he thought about it, he didn't need to see the most beautiful woman in the world, to him, Sango was the most beautiful woman in the world. Sliding even closer to the youkai slayer, he gently slid his arm around her shoulder careful to control his hand from moving to her ass and not cause himself the pain of getting one of Sango's patented slaps. Noticing her blush, be blushed as well. Sango grabbed one of Miroku's hand and interlaced her fingers in his. He pulled her in close to him, wrapping his arms around her, getting caught up in the moment. Both didn't know why they had suddenly embraced on first impulse. It was an alien action to both of them (well...maybe not so much for Miroku but still...) why should Inu Yasha and Kagome have all the fun! They thought simultaneously as their lips drew closer and closer!
Kyoto, who had been watching this whole scene for quite some time, was furious! For some unexplainable reason, he was angry that the monk was about to kiss the demon slayer why do I feel this way? He thought, confused I've never felt this way before. It's like I'm angry but I don't see any reason why I should be. He pondered the feeling, getting more frustrated by the second wait a minute! He thought is this jealousy? Am I actually jealous of that monk? But why? Why would I be jealous? Oh no! it's because he's about to kiss that demon slayer! Don't tell me that pathetic hanyou has rubbed off on me! It can't be! No, I can't believe it I won't! curse you, you half-breed! Curse you for rubbing off on me! Curse you for making me fall in love! He grew even angrier! How could this be? How could he, possibly the most cold, unfeeling human being in the world be in love? With one of Inu Yasha's companions no less! This was impossible, it couldn't be happening, it couldn't! he looked at the spying orb once more, he would prove he was not in love and not jealous by watching the monk and the demon slayer kiss.
Sango and Miroku inched closer still, gradually closing their eyes. Their lips drew closer and closer until (hmmm wouldn't you mir/sang fans just hate me if someone interrupted them too? Fortunately, I'm in a romantic mood today) their lips made impact! A wave of warmth washed over the couple as they shared their first kiss together, happier than they had ever been before in their entire lives. For a moment, all thoughts of the others were erased. All they could think about was right here and right now. Letting themselves melt into the kiss, they embraced tighter never feeling more in love than at this very moment!
I despise you monk! Kyoto thought I despise you as well Inu Yasha! Curse you, curse you CURSE YOU! He clenched his fists I can't bear to watch this I must make it stop! He grew angrier and angrier clenching his fists tighter and tighter. He wanted to stop this moment! But he couldn't and that just made him angrier!
Sango and Miroku broke away from the kiss, blushing almost crimson red. They really didn't know what had come over them! They looked at each other at the same time, there eyes widening. Looking away, they blushed even redder. "look...I..." they said in unison.
"you first" said Sango.
"ok" agreed Miroku, "I know I've never been so up front with you before and I'm sorry if what happened offended you in any way but I realize now that I really can't go on without you and I've realized that now more than ever I love you and I need you!"
Sango blushed madly! This was the moment she had been waiting for ever since she met Miroku, maybe even before that! She was so excited she couldn't contain it! "I love you too!" she yelled without thinking and hugged him(....let's make it embarrassing for them shall we?) just as Inu Yasha and Kagome came in! Blushing darker and darker (they do that a lot eh? sweatdrops) Sango and Miroku looked at Inu Yasha and Kagome's smirking faces. "oh, y-your b-back" stammered Sango, still in Miroku's arms.
Kagome cleared her throat and pointed, giggling as Sango and Miroku realized what she meant and broke the hug and flushed darker still. Did they hear everything? Both thought, secretly hoping not (no rhyme intended). "s-so where were you two?" said Miroku slyly, changing the focus of the conversation. He smirked as the two blushed, remembering their own encounter with the love bug.
"ow!" said Inu Yasha suddenly rubbing his arm, "it felt like I got bitten." He rolled up his sleeve to find none other than Myoga. "what are you doing here?" Inu Yasha said, grabbing Myoga between his index finger and thumb.
"oh I've been here for a while lord Inu Yasha" said the flea demon slyly "you just never noticed me" He was immediately squished by Inu Yasha's clawed fingers. Looking up, he noticed one of Inu Yasha's embarrassed but angry (kinda constipated lol no offence Inu) looks had inhabited his face. "don't worry lord Inu Yasha," said Myoga "I won't tell anyone"
"about what?" said a curious Miroku.
"about nothing!" Inu Yasha yelled in an embarrassed but annoyed tone. He threw the flea outside and stomped out after him.
"why must they make it so easy for me to follow" Miroku said to the girls "eavesdropping on Inu Yasha is hardly a challenge anymore." He got up and went to follow them.
"oh Miroku must you?" said Kagome pleadingly.
"How else will I find out what's going on" he replied "it's not like Inu Yasha will come out and tell me."
"well....I don't know about that..." said Kagome unconvincingly.
"that's true and you know it Kagome," said Sango, coming to the monk's defence.
"don't worry Kagome I'm an expert at sneaking around and I'll stay a safe distance away" said Miroku, rubbing his arm "I'd rather not get acquainted with Inu Yasha's claws."
"I guess it's alright" said Kagome "just don't get caught"
"I won't" said Miroku, smirking "now watch out girls, when I sneak, I become....invisible" he did a weird karate like pose and ran out humming the mission impossible theme. (yes they know mission impossible! Kagome showed it to them....well....it could happen)
"o....k.....?" said Kagome after he had left, "that was gay"
"moving right along" Sango agreed, trying to cleanse her mind of the memory.
"so he confessed eh?" said Kagome staring Sango in the eyes.
"confessed what?" said Sango, trying to play dumb.
"oh come on" said Kagome, shooting Sango a sarcastic stare to tell her she didn't buy it. "you know exactly what! Don't play games with me Sango-chan"
Sango sighed, she couldn't lie to her best friend "should I bother pretending nothing happened or did you hear the whole thing?"
Kagome grinned "heard the whole thing" she said "now cough up the details."
"ok, ok" said Sango, sitting down to tell her friend everything.
Meanwhile, with Myoga, Inu Yasha, and the eavesdropping Miroku, Inu Yasha had led them to the Goshinboku tree. He laid a hand on the trees thick bark and thought for a moment this tree's been here for so long, it's still standing even in Kagome's messed up world. He paused, remembering the time he'd had with Kagome the previous night. He remembered the swings and the ropes....and how she'd sat him for no reason!!! He punched the tree, smirking, but not laughing. He never laughed, he had never really understood why. Maybe it was because he'd never had a reason to. Maybe it was because he never wanted to. But the most probable reason was that he had never known how. How could you learn to laugh? It had always seemed to be something that came with the ability of speech. But it had never come to him, as was the case with most things in his life. Things like happiness, hope and faith were still feelings he had never really felt. In fact the first time he had ever been optimistic and maybe even happy was when he had met Kagome. In fact, she had begun to melt the thick layers of ice that had covered his heart for his whole life. In truth, it scared him a little. No one had ever been able to do the things Kagome could do to him.
"Lord Inu Yasha?" said Myoga, snapping him out of his thoughts.
"look," said Inu Yasha angrily, "I don't know what you saw but breathe a word to a soul and I'll do more than just squish you and don't think I won't!"
"well, maybe I should tell someone since you already almost kill me evertime we come into contact" said the flea demon, smirking.
"just don't tell anyone okay Myoga?" said Inu Yasha impatiently yet almost pleadingly.
Is he actually asking me instead of telling me? Thought Myoga, somewhat surprised "Just like your father" he mumbled almost inaudibly. (Well...maybe inaudible to a human....) Squish Inu Yasha picked up Myoga and squeezed him between his fingers.
"and just what..." Inu Yasha started irritably "do you mean by that?" he finished though he already knew the answer and throwing Myoga to the ground.
"lord Inu Yasha if you love her it's nothing to be ashamed of" said a wheezing Myoga.
"damn right it isn't" he said as Myoga smiled knowingly "'cause I don't love her I mean" Inu Yasha said quickly, catching his mistake.
"don't lie to me lord Inu Yasha" said Myoga "for lying to me, is like lying to your own father."
Inu Yasha looked down, "well..." he started "maybe I do...a little but not more than that do you hear me you old pest!" he shouted, not wanting to sound more embarrassed than he felt.
Miroku smirked from afar I knew it he thought don't worry Inu Yasha, I won't tell anyone he mentally promised well...except for Sango....and Shippo...oh and Kaede....and probably Kagome....and Kikyo just for fun and.....oh just forget it. I will probably tell everyone. He mentally slapped himself for his stupidity but kept listening. Come on Inu Yasha he thought you can dish out more than that (he reeeeeeellllyyy has no social life does he?)
"is there anything else you wish to tell me lord Inu Yasha?" said Myoga as if in answer to Miroku's mental pleading.
"well...." Inu Yasha began.
But, before he could finish, some one stormed out of the bushes. It lunged for the shocked Inu Yasha. He picked up Myoga and jumped out of the attacker's way. "who are you?" he questioned the figure "If you're Kyoto come out right now!"
The figure came out of hiding, but it was not Kyoto, it was Koga! "oh it's you wolf-boy" said Inu Yasha, relaxing a little, as long as it was Koga he could deal with it, "come to take your 'mate' away with you again?" he teased.
But Koga did not answer. Something's wrong thought Inu Yasha, tensing up again he would have at least called me mutt face or dog shit by now. Inu Yasha looked closely at him, there was indeed something wrong with him. He seemed distant, as if not really in tune with his surroundings. He acted as though he couldn't control his movements and his eyes had an almost dead glaze to them. I've seen those eyes before Inu Yasha thought, recalling all the times he had seen the same thing happen to Kagome. wait a minute he thought that kind of thing only happened to Kagome when she was being controlled! Is Koga possessed? But he didn't have time to think about the answer because when he looked up, Koga was gone! "where'd that damn wolf go?" Inu Yasha wondered aloud. Suddenly, as if in answer, a loud blood-curdling scream was heard. That's Kagome's voice! Thought Inu Yasha is she hurt? He raced after the voice, going faster than he ever had before in his life. He soon came up to Kaede's hut and saw what had happened. The hut was in ruins! Inu Yasha ran over to Sango, who was holding her hiraikotsu and had changed into her armor. (how does she do it so fast?) "what's going on?" Inu Yasha asked her. But the horror stricken Sango could only point in reply. Inu Yasha looked in the direction she was pointing and saw the possessed Koga grasping Kagome, a stiff arm tight around her neck!
"K-k-k-oga?" Kagome finally choked out "w-what a-are y-you d-doing?"
"that's not Koga my dear" said a calm voice that seemed to come from the sky. The group looked up to see Kyoto sitting on what looked like a cloud.
"Kyoto!" shouted Inu Yasha "I should've known you'd be behind this!"
"look at his eyes Kagome" Kyoto continued, ignoring Inu Yasha's remark, "do you see the lifelessness? The pain? The utter inability to control himself?" he laughed as Kagome stared, hardly able to breathe. "well, get used to it!" said Kyoto in a sudden cold and heartless tone "because the same look is soon to inhabit your own eyes!"
"what?" said Inu Yasha disbelievingly to himself.
Kyoto motioned for Koga to come to him with Kagome. Koga obeyed without question (do you think he'd do that if he weren't possessed?) and instantaneously levitated to the cloud like flying device, still keeping his grip on Kagome's neck. Kyoto motioned again and Koga gave Kagome one last hard squeeze to the neck before she blacked out.
"Kagome!" Inu Yasha yelled, preparing to follow.
"triguna!" shouted Kyoto, pointing to Inu Yasha, who suddenly found himself unable to move.
"what the hell?" said Inu Yasha to himself, trying desperately to lift his legs from the ground.
"I have become quite good at magic no?" said Kyoto as he the possessed Koga and the fainted Kagome began to float away, "you'll find I can be quite a challenge to defeat." With that said, the three of them disappeared from sight.
Inu Yasha growled angrily at the unfairness of things. How could this be happening? It seemed that whenever he and Kagome had really gotten through to each other, something would always happen to split them up again. Though usually it was because of Naraku or Kikyo, not his ex-best friend! Nevertheless, this time would be different, he would find someway to make sure he got to her before anything bad happened to her, he'd make sure of it! Once again, he tried to move from his spot. This time he found himself able to move! He took advantage of the broken spell and sprinted off in search of the three. "Inu Yasha!" called a voice from behind him "WAIT!" He turned to look behind him to see who had called to him. Hoping that maybe it was Kagome he looked. But it was not Kagome, it was Sango who had called him. He kept going, he didn't want to go back just yet, not until he got to Kagome and saved her! He sprinted forward again, only to be stopped by a swift hit from a mysterious weapon. Everything went black and he fell, unconscious. Sango ran over to him, picking up the hiraikotsu that she had used to knock him out. She then dragged the unconscious Inu Yasha over to the others. They then dragged him back to the forest together. Laying him down by the goshinboku tree, they sat, waiting for him to awaken.
Meanwhile, Kyoto, the possessed Koga and Kagome had arrived at Kyoto's cave. Kyoto snapped his fingers and the possessed Koga roughly grabbed Kagome and carried her into the cave. Setting her down, the possessed Koga went to sit down himself, as if waiting for further instructions (shows you just how weak he is eh?). Kyoto walked over to Kagome with a large jug of cold water. He splashed it over her to wake her up. "mmm?" she mumbled, sitting up and rubbing her neck where three large red scratch marks had appeared from Koga's grab. "ow" she said looking around "where am I?" she noticed Koga in the corner. "Koga!" she yelled, running over to the wolf youkai. She embraced him, expecting him to hug her back and tell her that he would get them out. But he didn't, Kagome looked up at him and saw that the cold, numb, lifeless glaze still covered his eyes.
"my but you are indeed incompetent" said a cold voice from the other side of the cave "haven't I told you that the wolf youkai before you is not the Koga you know? Don't you get it?!? I'm controlling him! And soon, I shall gain control of you as well!" He snapped his fingers and the possessed Koga's eyes glimmered back to life!
"Koga!" said Kagome, seeing that Kyoto had broken the spell.
"Ka...go...me.." Koga said as he smiled weakly the miko he had loved at first sight. But before he could say anything more, he fell back, unconscious (wow Inu and Koga...who's next).
"What do you want with me!" shouted Kagome "Why are you bent on controlling me? What good will it do?"
"because then Inu Yasha shall finally fall for the last time!" said Kyoto as Kagome stared at him quizzically "don't tell me you haven't noticed" he said to her.
"Noticed what exactly?" said Kagome, still quizzical.
"Isn't it obvious?" said Kyoto "Inu Yasha cares about you deeply"
Kagome flushed scarlet red "n-no he doesn't" she said as though she wished he did.
"Can't you see it in his eyes?" said Kyoto knowingly, "that goofy lovesick expression is all over his face whenever he's near you. How is that not love?"
Kagome looked down, Kyoto noticed a pure blue tear fall freely down her face "he can't love me" she explained "there isn't enough room for me in his heart."
"well it's too bad when I prove your wrong you won't be conscious" said Kyoto sighing, he hated it when he couldn't prove he was right and rub it in people's faces.
"what's that supposed to mean?" said Kagome suddenly looking angry.
Kyoto reached inside his robe and pulled out a small crystal in the shape of a 9 (if you've seen the first movie than yeah the same thing they used) He reached out towards Kagome's forehead and tried to place the crystal inside her. But somehow Kagome blocked it from getting to her. He tried again, catching Kagome off guard before she could resist. He plunged the crystal into her forehead. Almost immediately, it began to glow. It glowed brighter and brighter as Kagome's eyes began to slowly lose their liveliness. But it was slower than Kyoto had expected. Curse her! Her soul is more resistant than I expected. He reached into her skirt pocket and pulled out a jewel shard. Gently, he placed it in her forehead as well. The light shone blindingly as all resistance in Kagome's eyes disappeared. When the light died down, Kyoto called upon his spying orb and made it show Inu Yasha. Putting it in front of Kagome's eyes he whispered "this is your enemy"
But Kagome shook her head resisting his command "no" she said monotonously.
"what?" said Kyoto, surprised that she could still resist his commands even under the influence of the shikon jewel. He tried again, getting the same response as before. He thought for moment. How could he convince Kagome not to resist? He
suddenly remembered part of their earlier conversation
Flashback
Kagome looked down, Kyoto noticed a pure blue tear fall freely down her face "he can't love me" she explained "there isn't enough room for me in his heart."
End of Flashback
He grinned evilly. He knew just what to do. It was perfect, he'd use the darkness in Kagome heart to turn her against Inu Yasha. He leaned down "but why not?" he whispered "after all, you said yourself that there was no room for you in his heart." And an angry and hateful look took over the possessed Kagome's face.
Inu Yasha slowly opened his eyes, taking in the light of the moon. Sitting up even more slowly, he turned to look at his surroundings. He looked up and saw the goshinboku tree hovering above him as if scolding him about something. But he couldn't remember what. Suddenly, a flash of bright light shone in his eyes and a vision of Kagome smiling appeared, then suddenly, her smile turned into an angry glare and her shining eyes turned cold and lifeless. She raised her bow and shot at Inu Yasha. Kyoto's cold and heartless laughter filled the air as the arrow flew towards Inu Yasha.
"aaaaaahhhhh" Inu Yasha screamed, waking up just before the bow had made impact. It was just...a dream Inu Yasha thought breathing heavily in shock but what does it mean?
"so you've awakened" said a male voice, causing Inu Yasha to jump.
Inu Yasha looked in the direction of the voice, half-expecting it to be Kyoto or Koga showing up to taunt him more. But it was neither Kyoto nor Koga, it was our favorite monk, Miroku. "Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you" he said calmly. Inu Yasha sat up and started to reply but suddenly winced, rubbing the back of his head, he felt a small bump.
"did the hiraikotsu really hit you that hard?" said another voice, this time female, making Inu Yasha jump once again.
"Sango?" Inu Yasha said turning to look at the slayer who was now examining the bump on the back of his head.
"you okay Inu Yasha?" said yet another voice, young and eager.
Inu Yasha jumped yet again as he turned to look at the kitsune who had just spoken to him "would you all stop that?!?" he yelled. Suddenly he felt someone flick the bump on his head, wincing in pain, he turned, rubbing his head, to see who had flicked him. He almost expected in to be Kagome, about to scold him for being mean. But it was Kaede.
"this is no time for quarreling Inu Yasha" she said to him "ye must save Kagome, there's no telling what that evil Kyoto might do to her."
Kagome? thought Inu Yasha, suddenly remembering his dream. Should he tell the others? Would they tell him what the dream meant? Did it even mean anything? There was only one way to find out. "hey old hag!" he yelled to Kaede, if he was going to be nice enough to open up to them he could at least act like he didn't want to.
"what is it now?" said Kaede, annoyed at his constant habit of calling her 'old hag'
"do you know anything about...the meaning of dreams?" he asked her.
"a little" she replied, "why do ye ask?"
Inu Yasha explained his dream to Kaede. Explaining how he had seen Kagome's possessed and lifeless face and the cold laughter that filled the air as Kagome's arrow soared toward him. Kaede's expression took on a sudden surprise as Inu Yasha explained his dream. A solemn look soon inhabited her face "I am sorry to tell ye that it was no dream ye experienced."
"what?" said the others in unison.
"it's true" said Kaede "that was not a dream, but a premonition" she looked down regretting what she was about to say next, but she knew she must tell Inu Yasha, "it probably means that whatever you saw will come true very soon"
"NO!" said Inu Yasha, "Kyoto! That heartless jerk! He's going to make Kagome fight me while he watches from the safety of above! He knows I can't kill Kagome! I won't let him, I'll rip him limb from limb!" he got up and started to sprint away
"Inu Yasha wait!" Sango called to him "this is exactly what he wants you to do! You're just proving him right! You have to think of a plan first!"
Inu Yasha stopped, realizing she was right, but what can we do? He thought Kyoto's probably got Kagome doing his every wish by now! "I can't wait!" he called to his friends "I've got to save Kagome now!" With that, he sped away.
Kyoto watched with pleasure as Inu Yasha ran towards their hiding place. Though Inu Yasha didn't know it, Kyoto was magically guiding him to the place. This shall get very interesting, very soon he chuckled as he snapped his fingers. The possessed Kagome loomed out of the shadows and walked over to him. He motioned for her to sit. She obeyed, sitting beside him. He showed her the image of Inu Yasha "when he gets here" he began "destroy him" Kagome looked skeptical, still struggling to resist the spell. Unfortunately, Kyoto knew her weakness "he doesn't love you" he told her, "he can't, there's no room for you in his heart." Hearing this, Kagome could resist no longer and nodded, an angry look re-inhabiting her face. Kyoto smiled soon Inu Yasha he thought you shall die!
Inu Yasha ran faster and faster, still unsure of where to run. Suddenly a little voice called to him come this way Inu Yasha it whispered to him. "who's there!" yelled Inu Yasha. But he got no reply. Come this way the voice whispered again. "not until you tell me who you are!" Inu Yasha yelled to it. Don't you want to see Kagome? don't you want to make sure she's okay? The voice taunted him. "y-yes" Inu Yasha said slowly. Then you'll follow me. The voice said firmly. Inu Yasha reluctantly followed the voice. Don't worry Kagome he thought I'll save you! He let the voice guide him towards a cliff. Suddenly, the voices taunts stopped. Inu Yasha looked around, confused. He didn't see Kagome anywhere.
"So, you made it, you pathetic Hanyou" said a voice from above. Inu Yasha looked up to see Kyoto standing atop the cliff. Beside him, stood Kagome!
"Let Kagome go!" Inu Yasha yelled "it's me you have the problem with, not her!"
"I'm afraid it's too late for that" said Kyoto calmly, "the Kagome you know is dead now! Just like that pathetic wolf youkai"
"how dare you!" said Inu Yasha enraged.
"calm down Inu Yasha" said Kyoto, "You two shall be reunited soon enough."
"and what is that supposed to mean!" shouted Inu Yasha angrily.
"Isn't this tragic Inu Yasha?" he taunted heartlessly, "the very woman you love is about to destroy you!" He snapped his fingers with a sickening snap as Kagome jumped down from the cliff. Soaring through the air, she drew a bow made of pure energy. She landed, struggling to keep her self from raising the bow and shooting. Inu Yasha could see her eyes flicker back and forth, trying to regain consciousness. Kyoto noticed her struggling Curse her and her resistant soul! Telling her Inu Yasha doesn't love her has become quite tedious! Especially when it's so obvious that it isn't true "Destroy him Kagome! Kill him for not caring about you! If there isn't enough room in his heart for you, then why should there be room for anyone else!"
"what?" yelled Inu Yasha in surprise. What the hell was Kyoto talking about? Of course there was room for Kagome in his heart, there was hardly enough room for anyone else! He turned to look at Kagome, looking carefully to see how she would react. To his horror, the flickering of consciousness had stopped and Kagome had fully raised her bow! She shot, firing an arrow at Inu Yasha. "he's lying to you Kagome!" said Inu Yasha, dodging "I do care about you!"
"Liar!" Kagome yelled to Inu Yasha's surprise, she could speak? No, it was Kyoto's wish for her to speak.
Inu Yasha rushed over to Kagome, grabbing her shoulders and shaking her, "do you really think that if I didn't care" he yelled, tears streaming down his face, "I would be hear right now trying to save you?" The flickering eyes began once again, "I know you're stronger than this Kagome!" Inu Yasha said calmly, "I know you can fight the spell."
"He lies!" Kyoto shouted from above, determined not to lose, "he only wants you for the jewel shards!"
Hearing this Kagome struggled free of Inu Yasha's grasp. She stood back, raising her bow hesitantly. "don't listen to him!" Inu Yasha yelled to her, "you know about his lies don't believe him!" Kagome drew an arrow, preparing to let it fly. She hesitated as her arm began to shake, she struggled, trying with all her might to stop herself from shooting. "f-feel this fire....deep inside" she grunted out, still struggling.
"burning strong where you can't hide" Inu Yasha continued, surprised at his own singing voice.
"just...look at the...starry sky" Kagome sang, her eyes starting to lose their lifelessness "and...see the...light"
"when the darkness comes too strong" Inu Yasha sang back, walking towards her, his arms outstretched to catch her if she fell, "don't forget your not alone."
"Look at the stars and sing this song" sang Kagome weakly, letting her bow drop and walking towards Inu Yasha.
'I'll find you before long" sang Kagome and Inu Yasha simultaneously as Kagome broke the spell and collapsed into Inu Yasha's arms.
"it's okay Kagome" Inu Yasha said soothingly as he stroked her hair and held her tight "I'm here now."
"Doesn't that just make you want to......barf!" said Kyoto teasingly, "Get out of my site! But before you go..." he too jumped down from the cliff and swooped over them. He ripped Kagome's sleeve leaving a small mark: . He then disappeared from sight.
Back at the village, Sango, Miroku, Shippo and Kaede waited worriedly for Inu Yasha and hopefully Kagome's return. They were in a guest hut while Kaede's hut was being repaired. Suddenly, in answer to their prayers, Inu Yasha walked in, holding an unconscious Kagome in his arms.
"Kagome!" Shippo yelled, seeing the unconscious miko.
"what happened?" asked Sango, concerned for her friend.
"is she okay?" asked Miroku.
But Inu Yasha ignored his friends' questions and walked over to Kaede, setting Kagome down on the floor, he gently lifted her head so that it rested on his lap. He pointed to the on Kagome's arm. "what is this?" he asked her curiously.
Kaede examined the mark carefully, as if trying to remember where she had seen it before. Suddenly, it came to her. "it's an ancient curse! A tension seal!" she cried out in alarm!
"and what exactly is a tension seal old hag!" said Inu Yasha, trying to disguise his concern.
"it is an ancient curse in which it poisons the victom whenever they get tense!" explained Kaede, her voice full of concern "that means that the next time Kagome gets tense, the seal will poison her to death!"
Author's note: sooooooooo sorry I took so long to update but I lost my internet connection and I've been waiting to get to a computer with internet. Sorry about the cliffhanger ending but I got tired of writing this chappie and I want to get going with the next one (my friend's been bugging me to get to the chapter with Sess which is the next chapter aren't you Sess fans lucky?)