Nightly Radiance
CH 6: Cycle of Heaven & Hell
"A curse, huh?" Koya asked as he took in every single detail of what Kaji had tried to explain in the past few hours.
So far, what he knew is that she was "cursed" since she was young. That she remains the hideous creature at daylight while this beautiful woman at night or something... Whatever that means... He thought. Frankly, he tried to listen to the story, but with that face of hers...How was he suppose to listen and not get distracted? No man could do that - certainly not him. He stared at her, admiring every single detail of her face and her...body. Even the way she gestured somehow held elegance.
What man could not get distracted? She was beautiful! Whatever or whoever she was... However, he still could not help but let few chuckles out as he tried to imagine Kaji and this woman living as one person...
"And so I pretended to be a man...and escaped with Lord Sesshoumaru and Lord Inuyasha." Kagome ended, taking a deep breath after her long explanation.
She darted a brief look at Koya, but instantly shut her eyes and stared at her hands. She had never imagined -or thought- that she'd get caught. Now, she just didn't know what to say, do or how to act at all... She didn't know what this guy Koya was like. And if she look back at the past, all she could remember and know of him was that he hated her, teased her and probably wanted her dead. However, she was still shock that he was taking this news quite...easy.
Grimly, she shook her head a little. I can't live here anymore if he tells. She thought, horrified about the thought.
Koya stared at the woman on front of him with slight concern. She was nervous, he could tell. Her hands were slightly trembling, her eyes lowered to the ground and her beautiful face was marred with fear. And without reasoning with himself, he decided he would keep this between them. It wasn't like he was doing anything against the army by keeping this between them. I'll call this a secret between friends...He thought as he smirked.
"Kaji," he said, seeing her shakily looked up at him. He smiled, raising a delicate eye-brow. "Its not like I'm doing anything wrong...so I'll keep this between us."
Her eyes widened, as her lips opened slightly and a small smile was placed. "Really?" She asked, still shocked and nervous.
"Yeah..." Koya replied coolly, smirking. "However..."
"However...?"
His smirked got wider. "You have to do something for me." He finished, as his hands dropped on hers.
Kagome's smile disappeared as her face paled. "Something...?" She asked, her lips trembling.
"Yeah..." He said replied. "Something."
"What is it?" She asked, curious.
His eyes glinted with mischievousness as he leaned closer to her. "I am a man...Kaji." He whispered against her ears. "And I have many desires." He added smoothly. "And also many wishes..." Underneath his hands, he could feel hers closed. "So...can you guess any of those wishes and desires?" He asked, slightly rubbing her hands.
No woman needed anymore "signs" as to what Koya really meant. Like any man, in need of woman, he would not mind sharing his bed with this particular beautiful woman if he could. So, why shouldn't he try at least? Its not like she can murder me or something... He thought sarcastically, excitement overtaking him. "Can you guess, Kaji?" He asked smoothly.
He leaned back a bit, as he smiled at her. Her face was confused, curious and unknowing. And he was suddenly reminded of what she had said before. "I stayed in that room since I was born before Lord Sesshoumaru and Lord Inuyasha came." Suddenly, he realised: She knew nothing... Not if that was true.
Then, before he could state his "wishes" clearly, she smiled at him.
"I know..." She answered, happy for being able to guess. "You want me to-"
He smiled. She does know what I want. He thought, sure of himself.
"-Wash your armour, clean this tent and -what else?- shine your sword...?" She concluded as she smiled at him. For her, these answers are what a soldier or warrior would want done for him. Though, she didn't really have much time to do all these for him, she guessed that she had to from now on. After all, she got caught.
Koya gaped at her. He was right and she knew nothing. Nothing of what he really wanted. He watched as her innocent face stared at him with a slight smile because she had "guessed his wishes" and he couldn't help but feel...guilty. He had realised something. Like the flower, Nightly radiance, this woman was innocent and was more like a girl. She knew nothing of "what to do", let alone of "what women do" in this time and age.
She continued to stare at him, her eyes glistening with gentle kindness he knew not many held. "I will repay you for keeping my secret. So I will wash your sword, clean your armour and clean this tent." She said assumingly.
His shoulder's slumped, as he shook his head, refusing. "You don't have to do that." He watched as her face contorted to confusedness. "Just don't worry about it." He said, knowing he'll regret these words in the future. Many men would have taken her for granted at this time, but he just...couldn't. "I'll keep your secret. And you don't have to worry about a thing, Kaji."
However, he didn't have time to regret his words. She smiled at him. It was the most beautiful and gentle smile he had ever seen on a woman's face. And he knew this for he had seen many before he joined the army. She was different. And now, he knew that. As he stared at her, he watched as she frowned a bit, and looked at him seriously.
"I thank you," she said. "And I wish for you to know my real name." She added, seriously. "Please do not use it in front of others, but you may address me as Kagome when we are alone."
"Kagome...huh?" He asked, raising a delicate eyebrow. Suddenly, he heard a slight rumble from her stomach. "Well, you better eat." He said, smirking, as he watched her looked down at her stomach. "That means you're hungry, if you don't know that too..."
"We can't go outside..."
"Yes we can." He said firmly.
"Umm..."
Koya stood up, and gestured for her to do the same. "We're eating and that's that."
When she didn't stand up, he grabbed her hand, making her stand up. Instantly, he tried to remind himself that she was just...a girl. Well, not really but...I need to. He thought, trying to think straight. He led her outside, but making sure no one saw him or her. He sighed in relief as he saw that everyone was fast asleep. The only people who are probably awake by now are Miroku and Tsuko, who are on duty for guarding tonight. However, Koya knew that those two would be doing something else.
He cringed his nose. Like bathing...each other.
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In the middle of the night, a little far away from the army tents, two voices could be heard and some splashes of water. The moonlight was the only light the two forms had to help them see the night.
"Tsuko, I told you already, get out of the water!" A voice whispered huskily.
Surrounded by water, Tsuko stood up with his proud naked form as he frowned at his friend. "Must we leave so early, my love?" He asked sarcastically, a smirked place upon his lips. "I mean, didn't you enjoy out little bath...? Together...?"
Miroku gave a grin. "Of course I did." He gestured for Tsuko to move. "However, parting from bathing is such sweet sorrow, that it must happen...again and again. Anyway, if we can, I would like to see how the others are coping." He said as he gave another one of his 'I know you know what I know' look.
Instantly, Tsuko was out of the water, and got his armour on. When he finished, putting on the last layer, he looked over his shoulder, giving Miroku a wide smirk.
"Let's visit our friends, Kaji and Koya."
"They sure wouldn't have gotten along with each other by now..." Miroku stated.
Tsuko nodded his head with a fake frown. "Tsk, tsk. Look at you, always up to your tricks. Why not be more like me? A straight guy with a straight mind." He looked up at Miroku, and smiled.
"Let's play."
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Kagome stared at the fire as she tried to remain calm. She was outside - at night! With Koya and she wasn't in her curse form...at all. She wondered how come Koya doesn't seem to mind sitting next to him now. Actually, it almost seemed as though he wanted her to sit next to him.
"So, Kagome...is it?" Koya asked as he took a bite off his food. He could only watched as Kagome or Kaji nodded. "I guess I'll call you Kagome at night." He confirmed, as he looked over to her food and saw that it still hadn't been touch. "Aren't you hungry?"
Her head snapped up to look at him. "No, I am hungry..."
Koya frowned. "But you're nervous." He watched as she nodded her head slightly and he sighed. "Look, you don't have to worry about a thing - I'll take care of you." He could only watched as she smiled at him. "Whatever... It's not like I have a choice."
"But you do..."
"Whatever!" He replied instantly. "I'm going to take care of you. Remember, Lord Sesshoumaru said I should watch over what you do."
"Why is that again...?" She asked more to herself than to him.
He took another bite off his food. "Hmpn... I don't really get it. It was obvious that he doesn't trust you. But I guess he wanted to, since he wants to marry your sister or whatever..."
Kagome swallowed something thick in her throat as she tried to comprehend on what Koya said. "He doesn't trust me..." She said softly, her voice almost undetectable to the ears.
However, her words were heard by Koya and suddenly he wanted to hit himself. She sounded so sad because of those words. But how could that be? Kaji was able to stand still without caring even if words such as "ugly shit" and "tent stealer" were said to him. And she was supposed to be Kaji. She wasn't supposed to be as sensitive as she is now. But, she was.
And without thinking...
"Don't worry about that arrogant lord," he said dismissing his words. "He needs to trust you. Or else, its his lost with your sister." The response he wanted wasn't what he got. He could only watch as she stood up her hair covering her eyes.
"He still doesn't trust me."
He looked up at her, wondering why she was so concerned. "What's up with you? What's wrong?"
"I... I don't have a sister." She replied hoarsely. "It was me, who he saw."
Koya's eyes widened as he took in the information. If what she said was true, then she had the right to be concerned. Lord Sesshoumaru was formidable. And what he wanted he got. If Lord Sesshoumaru wanted Kagome and got no one, the consequences could only be very fatal for the Higurashi family.
"He wants to marry..." Koya whispered, unable to finish the speech.
He didn't want to hear it. Not from his own lips, not from anyone's. He shook his head as he thought things over. Somehow, he was now in this messy situation and somehow, he wanted to help Kagome out off it. He didn't care or bother to find out why. He will help her.
However, before Koya could think of an idea, he heard footsteps and in less than a minute, he grabbed Kagome, drowned out the fire and spotted the intruders, while hiding Kagome behind him. He narrowed his eyes as he spotted Miroku and Tsuko snickering around Kagome's tent, which for now was also his tent.
Quietly, with direct orders, he told Kagome to hide herself and watch out for any more intruders. And in hardly no time, he stood behind Miroku and Tsuko, both still distracted with whatever they were doing. He watched and stood there quietly, wanting to now why they were near his and Kagome's tent.
"Heh, look there's no light inside the tent..." Miroku said smoothly with a hint of perverse in his voice.
Tsuko smiled as he took out his knife, and the moonlight's reflection could be seen on it. He gave it to Miroku who smiled back.
"You're not thinking of what I'm thinking..."
The taller, much muscular guy smiled. "I am." He replied, his smile getting wider.
"You bad, bad boy." He whispered huskily, and without any second to waste, he cut a whole on the tent. And after a couple of minutes, Miroku peeked to see what's inside. "It's too dark." He wined.
"Can you hear moans...?" Tsuko asked quietly, a bit excited.
"No...not really."
"Can you hear clothes being moved...?"
"Well, yeah." Miroku answered, his voice much more perverted. "I can hear some metallic sounds being move too."
Tsuko gasped, "Oh god, I can't believe that they can be so inventive." He whispered to Miroku's ears.
Miroku frowned, "Yeah, but I still can't see anything." He looked at Tsuko, who pushed him away from the whole, so he could see.
"Let me see," Tsuko insisted as he peeked in the whole. "My eyes have always been better than yours." Peeking from the whole, Tsuko could see some clothes, a flower base and some armour. Other than that, no one was inside.
"I can hear the same metallic sound Tsuko. What do you see?" Miroku asked from behind him.
"No one."
Miroku froze. "Then...where does that metallic sound come...?" He wasn't able to finish the sentence, for now, he could feel a presence behind them. Someone had been watching them. And Miroku and Tsuko could only guess whom.
Tsuko turned around swiftly as he was faced with a frowning Koya with his sword unsheathed and clenched in his hands.
"Tell me, what the hell were you two thinking...thinking...that...that..." Koya sounded out off breaths and Tsuko and Miroku could only guess why.
Koya was the type of person who had a pretty bad temper. They already knew that if anyone, or anything, ever messed up with Koya they would only get hurt. He was the type of guy that could be angered easily and also the type of guy that could be easily amused. However, right now, he was in danger zone of anger.
"Heh...heh...heh..." Miroku breathed out and paused. "Heh..." He added, unsure of what to say.
Tsuko was always the braver one when it came to awkward situations. "Well, we...were...following. - Yeah! Following Lord Sesshoumaru's orders!" He said, his voice regaining its stature. "Look, we weren't really...you know..."
"Yeah," Miroku added much more confidently. "We were just following Lord Sesshoumaru's orders." He insisted. "We weren't here because we thought you and Kaji are gay and were havin-"
Tsuko's hand flew up to Miroku's lips. "Of course not! Well, we better take our leave..." With that said, he grabbed Miroku and started to walk away. However, before both men could leave, one hand landed on one of their shoulders.
"Not so fast."
Soon enough, in the calm night, manly screams, bones being broken and sword being used were heard throughout the night.
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Two weeks since that night, Miroku and Tsuko never did again paid any visit to Kaji and Koya's tent. However, old habits die-hard. They still could not help but bath together and peek into other people in the armies' tent, keeping in mind to be extremely careful.
In the past few weeks, she and Koya had been great friends. Now, as she stood here by the waterfalls, she knew much more about the world. Thanks to her friend Koya. She had never imagined that things could turn out this way. Maybe a few weeks ago, she thought of leaving this place, but now, she liked it. Though some warriors still found her disgusting, most of them have gotten use to her.
Koya was still the only one who knew about her being a girl, and she was glad or that now. She could still remember the many times he saved her from the others finding about her secret. Sometimes, when she is bathing, he would near by watching for anyone who would come near.
His words, she could remember them.
"Remember, I'll protect you."
Never in her life had anyone said those words to her without being her relative. But he was her friend. She remembered the flower Nightly Radiance and took it out of her pocket.
Seeing it now, she felt much more joy come to her body. It seemed as though, the flower, was getting much more beautiful on daylight. She wondered why. But maybe she was just seeing things for even at daylight, Nightly Radiance had always been beautiful to her eyes.
Behind Kagome, stood Koya as he stared at her. Even on daylight, after seeing the beauty at night, he couldn't help but think of her as a girl. The girl he had gotten to know. Now, as he stood behind her, she seemed to have changed. Even at daylight, she looked beautiful to his eyes.
Over the past few weeks, he had tried his best to teach her how to fight. Also, those lessons included with him teaching her more about the world and her surroundings. He was surprised by how many things she didn't know. He wondered what it would be like to be like her, not knowing much about something and discovering it. It was just that, it was so easy to impress her.
He looked up towards the sun, narrowing his eyes as he remembered a distant memory.
"Koya," he remembered her whispered as she looked over at the waterfalls nearby where she sat. She was at her normal form that night, without the curse overpowering her beauty.
He looked to the side, as he gave he a nod. "Yeah?" He asked. Without a word, he watched as she leaned forward towards the waterfall.
"See that woman over there." She whispered, letting her hands swiftly touch the water.
Not knowing of what she was talking about, Koya crawled towards her, as he looked over to what was pointing at. "What woman?" He asked, seeing his and her beautiful reflection on the water. It surprised him that though he wasn't the most hideous of men, compare to her he was nothing.
Her hands pointed towards her reflection. "That woman." She said firmly. "She's a pond fairy, isn't she?" She asked, happy with her own answer. "She's so beautiful. But look, your a pond fairy too...Koya." She suddenly added, surprised and dazed by the sudden image on the water.
Unable to control himself, Koya started to laugh. "A pond fairy!" He said out loud, between laughs.
"What's wrong...?" She asked, seriously.
After a couple of minutes of laughing, Koya was stopped because of the seriousness held by her radiant face. She's serious. He thought, reminding himself that she was, after all, new to this world. He stared at her wonderingly, his silver eyes reflecting his amazement. And after a minute had past, a smile was placed on his lips. "Nothing." He said simply.
She looked at him with confusedness, only for her to look back at the reflection. "That woman, she always gives me great calm. I don't know if she's beautiful to people's eyes - but I think she is. And to tell you the truth, I really, really like her. She's the first woman I ever laid my eyes on, other than my mother."
That night, from what he could remember, he listened as she explained to him how she got out of her family house. Also, he was amazed by the fact that, one of the reasons she left the house for was to see more beauty like the 'pond fairy'. When he thought about it, the 'pond fairy', which was actually her reflection, was all the beauty, she needed to see. And it was true, for he thought of her beautiful.
"So, she is a pond fairy?" She asked, after all her explanations.
It wasn't as though he was lying to her. Because at that night, he just couldn't just tell her the truth after knowing her story. It was like trashing a little girl's dream. And he wasn't one to do that.
"It depends," he said. "That woman can be a fairy if you know her story. However, to your eyes, she should be whoever you want her to be." He watched as she gave him a curious look. "To me, she's a friend. And I also think she's beautiful." He added, smirking.
Sad how the weeks could go by so quickly and he now stood behind her, knowing that he'll never tell her the truth about the pond fairy. It was up to her to find out. This is one of the reasons she was here for anyway.
"Kaji, c'mon." He said suddenly. "We better get back to the camp, before those bastards make up some bullshit about both of us not wanting to participate in all the fighting." He said firmly as he watched her turned around and smiled up at him.
Though she was in her full cursed form, he couldn't help but thought of her smile as gentle. For unlike others, he could see the real person behind it, who was really smiling.
"But you'll just beat them up." She said, her voice thick because of her cursed body. "So they won't do that..."
A smirked replaced his frown. "Hey, I can't keep beating people up for you...you know."
"Yes you can."
He frowned. "Whatever... I'm sure you want Lord Sesshoumaru getting mad at us, or Miroku and Tsuko going crazy and making up some disgusting stories of why we took so long."
Kagome chuckled. "So, you're going to help me, right?"
"With learning your fighting skills, yeah..." He said, a sarcastic look on his face. "I mean, sure I like to waste my time with you, instead of getting a few new moves from Lord Sesshoumaru."
"You know you do." She said happily. "That's what friends are for..."
"You're using me."
"No!" She replied instantly. "You don't have to..."
"I will."
"You don't have to..."
"I will."
"But..."
"I WILL!"
"Ok..."
Koya sighed. "I was just joking with the 'you're using me' stuff. You know that I would never again think of you like that."
"I know..."
"Then we better go or else..." He frowned.
"You'll fight for me." She finished.
"Whatever..."
Koya and Kagome walked away from the waterfalls, both into too much in their conversations that they had failed to notice the figure that was lurking behind the bushes. Dark, red eyes watched them in amusement and anger. He could not believe that the monster had actually gained one of his supporters' great friendships.
He would not and could not allow this. Somehow, he would find a way to get rid of that monster and get himself back in the team. However, to do that, he needed to sacrifice things, even if it means his own friends in the army.
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Inuyasha looked over at his army of men. It was a wonder how a few weeks could turn them to these powerfully armed men. A few weeks ago, he would have quitted in a second. Now, he knew that he should have never doubted Sesshoumaru's lesson plans. But he would die before admitting that to his brother. His eyes watched his army until they were caught by the two people who were trying to help each other: Kaji and Koya.
It was a wonder how the two got to be friends so easily. Maybe it was just the fact that once you get to know Kaji, you get to know how harmless he is. - So harmless that you could mistake his attitude for that of a woman. However, now, Kaji wasn't the most harmless man in the army. He had observed him and he knew that Kaji was getting better.
He could still remember that pacific time when one of Naraku's followers went up to Kaji and started a fight. Inuyasha could still remember every bit of it...
"Monster, why don't you just leave, no one wants you here." Inuyasha could remember the way the soldier declared on front of the army as he stood on front of Kaji.
At that time, everyone was eating, and was too busy munching up their food. However, those few words got everyone's attention. Miroku and Tsuko looked towards the man and Kaji, who sat on the ground.
Kaji didn't say a word but merely looked up at the man. But because of Kaji's newfound friend, the man was instantly punched on the face.
"You fucking leave Kago- Kaji alone. Or else, you face me." Koya said, as he stood over the man on the ground.
"What the hell is wrong with you?" The soldier asked furiously. "A few days ago you hated the shit out of that monster, now look at you, protecting that thing like he's your..." He wasn't able to finish for Koya had punched him again, knocking him unconscious.
"He's in trouble now..." One of the soldiers whispered happily.
A chuckle rose from another's lips. "Definitely." Another soldier replied.
But what everyone didn't expect was for Lord Sesshoumaru next move. Everyone watched in wonder as he stood up, walked towards the thrashed body, grabbed the soldier by the collar and gracefully threw him towards the buckets of water nearby, knocking some conscious in of him. "If Koya had not done the beating - I would have. Everyone shall, from now on, keep their opinions to themselves." Lord Sesshoumaru stated firmly and smoothly.
A bunch of gulps could be heard from the men of the army. A few whispers were said as Sesshoumaru walked towards Koya and Kaji. And in a minute a smooth and blurred punch was laid on Koya's face. "However, you should let Kaji fight for himself. Remember this as a lesson." Sesshoumaru's eyes laid on Kaji, as he frowned at him. "Remind him," he said to Kaji.
The tension surrounded the group of men. But from the side of the group, the men could not help but hear the whispers of Miroku and Tsuko. Like little kids they were.
"Yeah, Koya whipped us up pretty bad two nights ago. Don't you think we should tell Lord Sesshoumaru?" Miroku asked, frowning and nodding at Tsuko.
Tsuko nodded his head furiously. "Uh huh...we should." He replied, his eyes narrowed and serious.
However, before Tsuko and Miroku could make their way towards Sesshoumaru, they were stopped by Koya's glare. Both coward instantly, giving fake laughs. Though many of the men in the army did not get 'it', Inuyasha was able to comprehend as he smirked.
At last some beating for the two gays... He thought sadistically. But he shouldn't get distracted by now. He needed to get this tension away from the group. "Oi, Sesshoumaru!" He yelled, getting his older brother's attention. "Don't freaking beat up all my men. Leave some for war!"
The flash back of the memory made Inuyasha wondered how they were able to get from then to now. But he guessed that he should thank Sesshoumaru for that as well. However, all the thanks shouldn't only be left to Sesshoumaru, but also to Kaji. If Kaji hadn't been here, those situations would have never occurred and those past problems would have never been solved. His army would still be as it was before. Like crap, he thought bluntly.
He observed Koya and Kaji from the corner of his eyes only for them to get caught by Sesshoumaru's golden ones.
"What?" He asked, angered by his brother's stare.
"I am right." He answered simply.
"Hmpn..." Inuyasha shot back, as he looked over at Kaji and Koya once again. "I really do have to thank those two...not you." He turned to look towards Sesshoumaru, his eyes serious and observant. "Something has changed..." He said suddenly, knowing that Sesshoumaru should have noticed it before. "Kaji, he's becoming to be a great fighter and also...he's not as hideous as he was before."
He could only watched as his older brother looked towards him. "I agree, he resembles his sister in more ways than personality."
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In the middle of the training field, very late in the afternoon, Kagome stared at Lord Sesshoumaru as he demonstrated some new moves for the army to learn. She wanted to train harder, but she could feel her body ache with some sort of pain. She didn't know what it was, but it was bothering. Also, unlike before, when she was in her cursed form, she felt much more stronger, but for some reason, now, she felt weak.
It would seem to her that her body was becoming much more fragile as the week passes. But that couldn't happen, could it? She had many bruises, but she should be able to handle them, right? It was just that...many of those soldiers in the books, she have read in her room, were able to handle many bruises. So, why shouldn't she?
"You ok?" Koya asked beside her.
She nodded, not wanting to worry him. "Yeah..."
Instantly, he frowned. "You're not. Tell me, what's wrong?"
"Nothing..."
"Liar."
"I'm not lying," said Kagome, a little worried. "Today is such a hot day, don't you think?" She asked, trying to change the subject. It seemed to have worked, because Koya sighed and nodded at her.
"You can say that again." He muttered.
Kagome nodded. "Today is such a hot..."
He frowned, "Don't say it again..."
"But you said..."
He gave another sigh as he looked at Kagome. "Kaji, just watch Lord Sesshoumaru."
Kagome nodded, wondering what it was that she did wrong. But her mind was taken away from it straight away, when she saw the moves that Lord Sesshoumaru was giving out to the people.
To her, those moves looked a lot more graceful than what the army men usually do. Those moves were done more like a dance. He was graceful, and also deadly. She looked around, observing the army of men. She could tell that Lord Sesshoumaru amazed them, for some of their lips were gaped open.
However, from the other side of the crowd, Kagome could see Miroku and Tsuko. They both had strange smiles on their faces. Instantly, she didn't want to find out what they were again up to. She knew that if they did anything wrong, Lord Sesshoumaru was not one to forgive easily. And lately, she was becoming much more influenced by them.
"Kaji," a deep, smooth voice broke through the air. "Come here."
The voice broke her observation of everyone as she look up to where it came from. It was Lord Sesshoumaru, staring at her, and demanding her to fight him.
Koya's eyes widened. He watched as Lord Sesshoumaru gestured for Kagome to stand on front of him as he got onto fighting stance. The information of what Lord Sesshoumaru wanted of Kagome broke through Koya's mind. He couldn't let Lord Sesshoumaru fight her. She's a girl... He thought drastically. It's...not fair.
His voice could be heard by everyone, as he decided instantly on what he was about to do. "Lord Sesshoumaru," he swallowed something thick in his throat, as he secretly told himself to be careful. "Fight me."
Sesshoumaru took a step towards Koya. "I asked Kaji - not you, Koya."
"He's weak - fight me!" Koya insisted.
"No," was the final answer from Sesshoumaru. His eyes narrowed, as he looked towards Kaji. "You, boy, shall fight me."
He didn't give any warning, but just attacked, giving Kagome so little of time to block. Their swords met as Kagome tried her best to keep her balance. She wasn't going to give up. Just like those books she had read in her room. She won't give up. This knowledge gave her the strength to keep blocking every single blow Sesshoumaru struck at her.
"Fight," he barked at Kaji.
Though Lord Sesshoumaru might have not shown it in anyway possible for others to see, he was surprised by the boy's moves. The boy had learned fast, from what he could tell. It would seem that the boy had listened to every lesson he had taught the army. And to say the least, Sesshoumaru was glad.
Nearly the whole army of men watched in total amazement. However Miroku, Tsuko and Lord Inuyasha smirked at the scene. It wasn't too hard for them to believe that Kaji could gain skills in only three weeks of training. It was obvious to Inuyasha's eyes that his brother was actually trying to teach Kaji some moves in the past few weeks. His brother didn't treat Kaji like all the other army men. And for this, Inuyasha was glad.
Koya's mouth was gaped open. If he knew that she could fight like this, then he would have allowed her to fend herself from the last few insulters. Then, by at least a bit, he would not have as much bruises as he did now.
However, as time past, Lord Sesshoumaru's attacks on Kagome seemed to have become much more deadlier and Koya fret for her life. Because of his concern for her life, he had failed to realize was that the sun was setting and that in only a few minutes the sun would let the moon take over. Only when he felt no sunlight on his skin did he noticed, and by god, he panicked.
Without thinking right, "Kagome!" He yelled.
Distracted, Kagome turned to look towards Koya. Because of this, Lord Sesshoumaru was able to land a fist on her left cheek, and she fell back by the undetected force.
With all his speed, Koya ran towards Kagome, grabbed some sort of clothing and covered her with it.
Sesshoumaru's eyes widened, as he watched Kaji fell back. From what his mind could comprehend, the boy glowed. However, he wasn't able to observed the boy for more details, for at that instant, he was pushed by Koya as a piece of clothing landed on Kaji's form, hiding the boy from his vision.
Everything happened way too fast for anyone to comprehend quite well. The army men's eyes were narrowed to the point of curiosity and suspicion. While Lord Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha, Miroku and Tsuko were much more to shock.
"What the fuck...?" Inuyasha muttered as he stood up instantly.
Miroku and Tsuko also did the same, as they stalked towards Koya. "What happened?" Miroku asked, for once, serious.
"Where did that light come from?" Tsuko asked.
Koya looked towards Lord Sesshoumaru, who had narrowed his eyes. If Kagome gets caught...I'm in big trouble. And she also. He thought, knowing that Lord Sesshoumaru's eye were already demanding for answers. Behind him, he could feel Kagome's presence. She was covered with that cloth that he wrapped around her.
"Explain," Inuyasha demanded. "Kaji, stand up." He said, as he gave Koya a look for him to move.
She stayed hidden inside the large piece clothing. She couldn't let anyone see her right now. Or else... I won't be able to stay here any longer. After that certain thought passing her mind, she stood up instantly, still covered by the clothing.
"Remove that clothing and come here." She heard Lord Sesshoumaru ordered.
"No," she replied with a fake manly voice.
"Explain." She heard him ordered softly but with threats sipping out of his words.
She peeked a little out of the clothing, letting her eyes be the only thing they could see as she tried to walk towards the crowd. "I'm sorry Lord Sesshoumaru, but I really need to go." She said, as she gave a looked at Koya, who had his teeth gritted. She gulped, as she continued to talk. "I...I need to..." She paused, shocked by what her mind told her to say so to get out of this situation.
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Inside the tent, Kagome looked at the Koya, who was still laughing and was nearly out of breath. She still could not get over to what she had said a couple of hours ago. Still, she couldn't believe it. She had given the men in the army, who hates her, another name for them to call her.
"I can't believe it!" Koya said out loud between laughs. "I...I never thought!" He said again. "Kagome...you're hilarious!"
She didn't look at him, but merely stared at her hands. "Me too," she said simply. "I could have thought of a better way out."
Another burst of laughs left Koya's lips. "Instead you gave the answer that you needed to..." He laughed again.
"But it is normal, men do need to..." She said lowly, trying to gain some dignity. "Don't they...?" She asked, more to herself than to Koya.
Koya kept on laughing. Seriously, he had never imagined that 'innocent Kagome' could be so...perverted. Surely, who to blame was not entirely her, but also Miroku and Tsuko. Their influence on Kagome in the past few weeks was probably why she said those words. Frankly, those two have been the worse perverts in the world. And sure, he knew that she was desperate to stay in the army, but he had never thought that she'd go so far as to disgust Lord Sesshoumaru.
If you look back at what had happened and you did not know she was a girl or that she was lying, you'd be very disgusted. What she had said on front of the army was something that was private and personal to men. Surely, no one, in his or her right mind, could or would go so far as to tell other men that they need to "pleasure" themselves, so to get out of an awkward situation.
"I'm dead..." She whispered, shuddering at the thought of seeing Lord Sesshoumaru again.
More burst of laughs left Koya's lips. "No, you're not." He said, while laughing. "You just need to..."
However, he stopped laughing, as he felt a sudden presence outside the tent.
"Who is it?" Koya asked, seriously.
"It's Tsuko," the voice answered. "Lord Sesshoumaru wishes to see Kaji near the waterfall in a couple of hours." With that said, Tsuko left.
Kagome could only stare at Koya. "I can't see him in this form."
He nodded. "I know." However, it was only after a couple of minutes did he smiled at her. "I have an idea." He said as he paused seriously. "I'll go to him and say that you are still pleasuring yourself..."
Her eyes widened. "Koya!"
"What...?" He asked, a smirk on his lips.
Her face turned serious. "I guess it might work..."
Koya's smirked got wider. "Good thing you're not a guy. 'Cause I'll probably be running away from you if you said that." With that he stood up, heading for the exit and only looking over his shoulder once. "Let me handle this."
END OF CH 6 - Nightly Radiance
Demon Tenshi: Well, I made this chapter longer, so then I can update my other (longer) stories. I am sorry for not updating for a while; it's just that I had many exams last week. Anyway, hope that this chapter wasn't boring. It moved on pretty fast, so I did some flash backs. I hope that they don't confuse you.
Thank you for the reviews. I cherished each review one very much.
Blue Rhapsody3- Sesshoumaru joking? Don't think so. He's serious – very serious. And I guess you are right, he is in for a big -huge- surprised. Also, I totally agree with you on school. I hate it, I couldn't update sooner than I wanted to because of it. Oh, well, I guess I did now…so yeah. Thanks for reviewing.
Kimonolover- I was planning on making it Naraku, but then again I figured that if I did…the story will tend to go longer. Well, Kagome won't be able to know more about the world as she does now with Koya. With Koya, the plot will move on a lot faster. Kuya in my country means "big brother", but I made it Koya since didn't want it to be obvious. But yeah, it's manly enough in my opinion. But I guess not yours. Thanks for the review.
Vi3t Babii- Sesshoumaru will find out, don't worry. I mean what the hell is the story good for if Sesshoumaru doesn't find out, eh? Well, thanks for reviewing.
Kjinuyasha- Thanks! Hope ya liked this one too.
Kagome21- Heh…Thanks for the extra long review. So there, I updated. Thanks for reviewing!
Hanasaki Rikku- I tried to update as soon as possible and here it is! It is long enough – in my opinion. Well, enjoy! Thanks.
Skitzoflame- Agree. Yeah, I liked the ending of the last chapter. Thanks for reviewing.
Touch Inuyasha and you die- Were you surprise? I mean I thought you expected Koya to be evil to Kagome… Hehehe…Well, he's not. It was just first impressions but he's ok now. Thanks for reviewing.
Duzzie- You guess right! Koya does turn out to be a very nice guy. And as for the next person who finds out the secret, I don't know yet… Silly me. Well, thanks for the review.
Sexylucifer- Hope you read this chapter! Thanks.
PSM-chan- Hey there girl. And as for the errors, I don't think I'll have enough time to fix them. -.- So I guess people just have to get use to my very bad spelling and grammar! LOL And after this chapter, would you really think of this story as "short". Well, it only got a few chapters to go…so I guess so. But yeah! Oh, the Filo Fest was a drag…but good FOOD! Byebye, and thanks for reviewing, my wonderful friend.
alchemistgrl09- I wonder if you'll want more after this chapter? Thanks for the wonderful review.
Hermonine- I didn't of the last chapter as a cliff-hanger really. Thanks for the review.
wicca-magick- Yeah, it is funny how he burst out laughing. Sesshoumaru harsh and fair? Well, I guess he would be a to a guy. But to a girl…don't think so. And as for this story, I intend on typing a few more chapters and that's it. It's a short story. Aww…you're so sweet. Thank you for the very nice review.
KellyLuvsInu- Well, here are the results from the last chapter. Thanks for the review.Darkxnova- Whatever… You know as much as I do that it takes time for me to come up with ideas. And I guess I couldn't finish this story in this month. How sad… Oh well, I'll finish it THIS month and then go to A Twisted Fairy Tale. Well, see you around friend.
babi3 kitsun388- No, I am not one of those people who don't update for a month. I can't do that for I know the feeling of having to wait, So don't get sad. Thanks for reviewing.
DeathIsntTheEnd- Touching…? I guess it can be. Anyway, he burst out laughing because well, Kaji (a.k.a. monster) is the "beautiful woman". And thanks for review.Endless Despair- I'm glad to know that you like my story. I hope that you can keep reading. Well, thank you for the review.
Chaya- Genuis? Looks around Me? Nu-uh… I'm only 15 and the flower 'Dama de Noche' is from the Philippines. My told me the myth behind why it's smell and petals colour changes at night and day. There is an episode of it in the Philippines about it. Though, it is very different from mine.
It's ok if you ask questions, I like people who ask questions, and it shows that they want to learn more. And my talents are just probably on making up the story, but nothing on my English. I suck. So I am no god. However, I appreciate the wonderful review.
Alonefreehearted- Those compliments can warm anyone's hearts. Its great to know others opinion of my story and yours is highly accepted. Thank you very much.
BlueMonkey89- LOL Well, as long that it is monkeys and penguins that are taking over – I'm fine with it! They'll definitely make the world cuter. Blue monkeys especially. And thank you for the review.
Deadly Tears- Thanks for reviewing. As you can see, Koya turned out to be a nice guy with a bad temper is all. It was nice to know your opinions, thanks.
Divine Heart- You really think its original? Well, I really do hope so, 'cause I wanted all my FFs to be different, ya know? Anyway, thank you for reviewing.
Me- Thank you for the great review. I'm glad to find that you like it very much.
Eternityoftears- Great job with the review. It is great that you like the way I made Kagome in this story. She's still the same Kagome, only with minor glitches. Thanks for the review.
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storywriter10791- Well, here ya go, I updated. I promise to update sooner, its just because of my school work. So please accept my deepest apology. Thanks for reviewing.
Ms Lu-Lu- Why? What's wrong with your other name? I will read your story. ('cause I am a kind friend) Nah! I just know it will be great – especially in grammar. Well, see ya!