FBG: This is going to be interesting...(reaind tarot cards) I wonder what your past will reveal Kira?
Kira: (bonking FBG on the head) YOU IDIOT! Tarot cards are for predicting the future!
FBG: Really?
Kira: Yeah!
Sess: You're such girls!
FBG: So are you!
Sess: What did you call me!
FBG: Even I'm a girl but at least I don't complain when I run out of Herbel Essences Ultra Strength Conditioner!
Sess: (going pink) W-What are you talking about?
Kira: SO THAT'S IT! THAT'S HOW YOU GET SUCH GREAT HAIR!
FBG: Please readers read on!
Chapter 15: All Actions Lead to Reactions
They faced the trees, each of them on guard, not sure what to expect. The demonic aura was powerful.
"Your?"
"Yeah," she replied coldly, "I don't recognize him in that manner anymore; he's scum in my mind."
They all waited, Inuyasha growling with impatience, holding Tetsusaiga firmly while resting it against his shoulder. Kira had a grip on Shinka's sheath but she did not withdraw the sword.
A flash of white suddenly appeared between the trees, and to everyone's surprise Sesshomaru stepped out, Tokijin was unsheathed and his eyes were red with anger, he ran towards them sword held high. Inuyasha using Tetsusaiga blocked the blow sending Sesshomaru backwards, "You bastard! What do you think you're doing here!"
The wheels in Kira's brain clicked, "INUYASHA!"
"NANI!"
"That isn't Sesshomaru! He's a shape-shifter!"
The fake Sesshomaru smiled at her realization and leaped away from Inuyasha laughing, immediately changing shape, into the form of Kira, with a fan. Making her blush red, she waved the fan mockingly at the group laughing.
Kira's eyes narrowed and she drew Shinka, "How about instead of hiding behind the forms of others and fighting like a coward. Why don't you show yourself and fight with dignity!"
"If you want me too," said the fake Kira blowing the real on a kiss and slowly changing her shape, revealing a powerful built male youkai underneath. He wore complete black armor with a broadsword strapped on his back. His head was bowed down and he was still laughing.
The others started at him warily, while Kira turned very pale, she dropped onto one knee holding onto Shinka for support. Kagome gasped trying to run to her but Miroku blocked her way, "Leave her; this is between her and him."
"Well, well, well, long time no see eh Kira?" said the youkai, although he had a sinister grin on, he was quite handsome, with long black hair and ice blue eyes. He had a prominent scar that came from the tip of his right eye down to his chin.
"K-Keitaro," she stammered her voice barely audible.
He chuckled, "I haven't gone by that name in years. It's Jiro now, much better suited for the life of an…outcast."
"You…why now?" she said starring at him.
"Why now!" he laughed again, walking up to her, Keitaro titled her chin up to face him, "Why now!"
He shoved her face violently, his claws leaving a thin cut on her cheek, "I've been waiting years for revenge. And finally I got it, of course I had to pay a little price but it was worth it."
"W-who employed you bastard?" she asked glaring at him angrily.
"Naraku," he said simply, his ice cold eyes flashing at her with anger, "You see he wanted to me to use my abilities. You know get back at little goody two-shoes Sesshomaru. Of course it did work out; his heart broke, thanks to you, of course that's something your quite good at. From what I saw afterwards, he was in a state, emotionally broken down. Surprising isn't it? But even powerful Taiyoukai's can break down now can't they?"
"YAROU!" she yelled, "How come we didn't sense you?"
"That was the price I had to pay," he chuckled, "although it was better then what I bargained for. You see Naraku gave me a nice new spider scar on my back; in turn he gave me the abilities to cloak my scent. As long as I remained in long periods in the darkness, the cloak will not deteriorate."
"Then you were the…"
"Now you figured it out?" he said frowning, "I'm ashamed Kira you used to be so much smarter then this…"
"Tell me…" she said angrily, "Why, why now, why revenge now?"
"You think I could've tracked you down? I was banished and knowing your father he would have me closely watched," he said simply, his cold eyes surveyed the others, "You pick odd company, although, if I'm not mistaken that little miko is the keeper of the Shikon no Tama shards, is she not?"
"You leave them out of this," snapped Kira slowly rising to her feet, her eyes were livid with anger and loathing, "This is between us."
"I agree with you," he said simply, "So first I'll kill you and then take the shards
and Naraku will reward me beyond measure. Since I not only got rid of Sesshomaru but Inuyasha and his pathetic crew."
"You wanna fight with me!" growled Inuyasha but Miroku place a firm grip on his friend's shoulder, reminding him, "This is between them."
"First tell me," said Kira, standing up straight and lifting Shinka onto her shoulder, she looked odd in a battle position wearing a tattered kimono, but those around her could feel the heat of anger radiate from her, "Why are you soon keen on getting revenge on me, when it was you who betrayed me in the first place?"
Keitaro's eyes grew dark, "If you must know I never betrayed your brothers."
"YOU LIAR! I SAW THEIR DEAD BODIES!"
"Your father never bothered to hear my story," he yelled, "he only belied what his idiot spies told him! Those fools wanted me gone, they knew I was the best! So they told him a pack of lies!"
"No!" she cried, her eyes almost tearing, "You said that Kumi and Kuma were in Takuya! You lied about that, that's why you arrived alone and their bodies arrived lifeless!"
"I THOUGHT they were in Takuya!" he yelled in response, "The day I sent you the letter was the same day I received one from Kuma, we spilt up you see. Lord Fujiwara's men were tracking us, so we decided to separate, for safety. I went to get the seal from Kyo while they went on a false trail, to trick his men. Kuma said in his message they were a day from Takuya, and that I should travel ahead and give the seal to your father. I had no IDEA they were killed the same day and that I was put to blame. Of course your father didn't see it that way and well you didn't do much to defend me."
"You lied, they…were…" Kira was shaking uncontrollably, she collapsed again, "Kumi…Kuma…they…you were the only one…no…NO! I WON'T BELIEVE YOU!"
Keitaro shrugged, "Suit yourself, I did my job now it's your turn to due yours. Give up Kira, you know you'll loose fighting me, you were never much of a fighter to begin with…"
"Maybe she isn't," said a voice coldly from behind Keitaro, "but I am."
Keitaro was lifted off the ground with ease by a much taller and stronger youkai, he flung to the side like a rag doll. Behind him stood Sesshomaru enveloped in anger that no one had ever seen before, even Inuyasha who normally regarded his brother with no fear looked scared.
"Well, well," sneered Keitaro standing up calmly from his crash landing into a tree, "Looks like I underestimated you Sesshomaru, you're not as emotionally broken as I thought. Or, you figured out the real story and decided to come to your fair maiden's rescue."
"Why don't you silence yourself now bastard," replied Sesshomaru coldly, unsheathing Tokijin, "Or maybe it would suit you better if I silence your tongue for you…permanently."
Keitaro chuckled, "Well if it's a fight you want, it's a fight you'll get dog shit!"
He pulled out his own sword and charged towards Sesshomaru throwing a blow at his midriff, Sesshomaru simply dodged out of the way and parried another blow. Keitaro growled and lashed with his claws, Sesshomaru yet again dodged him. Keitaro catching his movement, sliced at Sesshomaru's head, leaving a shallow cut on the inuyoukai's neck.
Looking however unperturbed by this development, Sesshomaru slashed at Keitaro, who only just managed to block the blow, only to slash back at the Taiyoukai. Sesshomaru using his demon speed and lighting quick reflexes, used his pelt to ensnare Keitaro; who dropped his sword, giving him a huge gash in his arm. Keitaro instantly shaped shifted into a smaller form, an identical version of Shippou, dropping out of the pelt, he turned back into himself.
Sesshomaru cursed mentally, forgetting about this youkai's unique ability, turned into defensive mode as Keitaro tried to hack away at him. Sesshomaru evaded only to nearly get his hair sliced off, he lunged, stabbing Keitaro into the exposed area under his arm. Keitaro cursed loudly but pulled himself away from Sesshomaru's grasp. They went on again battling it out with each other, each of their auras's become more powerful and enraged by the second, slowly Keitaro's aura was building up, thanks to the added power given to him by Naraku.
"Is he going to win?" asked Sango looking worried, she starred at Kira who was leaning against her sword watching the fight.
"I hope not," replied Miroku, "for once in my life I want Sesshomaru to win."
"If you let me at him," said Inuyasha growling impatiently, "I could finish this faster and maybe even get the location of Naraku out of this guy!"
"I highly doubt he'll tell Inuyasha," replied Miroku and then he added more sternly, making Sango snort, "I don't think you should get involved this is between your brother, Kira and that guy."
Kagome looked worried, her eyes were lingering on Kira, "She looks in pain, maybe I should go…"
"No!" snapped Sango and Miroku, "Let her deal with this!"
The fight continued both the demons being more aggressive towards each other, although Sesshomaru was an excellent fighter, Keitaro's ability to shape-shift. Sesshomaru was coming downwards onto Keitaro who was crouched on the ground, panting, when his back suddenly changed shape into a hard shell. Tokijin hit the hard surface with a loud twang and when flying from Sesshomaru's hand. Keitaro got up and spun around ready to lunge into Sesshomaru when, he gasped. Thick red blood dribbled out of his mouth, they both looked down, a sword was sticking right through Keitaro's chest, where his heart was located, and blood was gushing out, covering his body.
Keitaro felt the warm breath of a woman, as she whispered in his year, "No one insults or uses me, and lives to tell the tale…I hope you enjoy hell!"
The sword directly was pulled out of his chest and sliced into his neck, blood spurting everywhere, Keitaro's head was flying up into the air, raining blood, when it came crashing down with a thud.
"Ewe," said Shippou looking disgustingly at the bloodied corpse.
Kira was pale, her sword arm was shaking, she felt her mind going blank, and her body going numb, the last thing she saw before fainting was Sesshomaru's golden eyes blazing into her own.
Kira's Dream
"Whatever you do my child," he said quietly, "You must always remember to never let anyone use you without your consent. You will learn the most valuable lessons in life from your enemies. Remember their purpose in life is not to oppress you, although that is what they do, instead, they teach you, how to overcome and who you really are."
"Father?"
"Hai."
"Did Kumi and Kuma believe the same things?"
"Hai, more so then I did. They were extraordinary and they loved you very much, I want you to live your life knowing that they will always watch over you."
"Hai and father?"
"Hai Kira-chan?"
"I love you."
He laughed embracing his daughter, "Hai. I love you too."
End of Dream
"Where the hell am I?" she groaned, opening her eyes, it was early dawn, the morning sun's rays were pouring through the tree tops,
"What happened? Did I kill him?"
"Hai," said a cold voice, "and made a bloody mess of your kimono."
"Really?"
"Hai."
"You didn't answer my question," she replied starring at the trees, following the patterns of the leaves as they swayed with the breeze.
"You're at my campsite," replied the voice again.
She frowned, "Where is Kagome-san? And Sango?"
"They," the voice was growling, "Are at their own camp not far from here. I objected to their company."
"Really?"
"Hai."
"That's mean…you could've invited them."
The person snorted, "I do not intend to stay company with a hanyou and his ningen wench."
"Don't call her a wench!" she snapped, frowning at the trees as if they were the ones that spoke so rudely, "She was very nice to me!"
The person didn't reply, so she slowly got up and looked around, she was laying on a blanket by a small fire, she was no longer wearing her red kimono but a dark green hatori, there was also a bandage on her cheek and her arm was in a sling, "Hey! I don't remember changing…"
"You didn't…I changed your clothes for you, you were covered in blood."
She looked up, starring down at her was the Taiyoukai with his cold golden eyes, they starred at each for a moment before Kira realized what he had said, turning beet red, she jumped up screaming, "YOU DID WHAT! WHAT ARE YOU SOME SICK HENTAI! YOU DON'T GO TAKE OFF SOMEONE'S CLOTHES WHILE THEIR KNOCKED OUT! EVEN IF THEY'RE COVERED IN BLOOD! HOW PERVERTED ARE YOU! GOD…GREAT NOW I CAN'T EVEN THINK STRAIGHT WITHOUT IMAGINING WHAT YOU DID! YOU STUPID IDIOT!"
The birds flew out of their nests in fright at her screaming voice, she threw a whole slew of vicious insults at Sesshomaru, "THAT'S DISGUSTING! HOW SICK CAN YOU GET! TAKING OFF A WOMAN'S CLOTHES WHEN SHE ISN'T EVEN CONCIOUS OF WHAT'S GOING ON! WELL I HOPE YOU ENJOYED WHAT YOU SAW PERVET CAUSE ITS NOT LIKELY THAT YOU'LL BE SEEING IT EVER AGAIN!"
"Oh really?" smirked Sesshomaru, bearing down at her, "I liked what I saw and when I know what I like, I'll have it. No matter what."
Kira rolled her eyes at his statement, "If that, was supposed to soften me up in anyway, I will have to tell you it didn't work. And IF that is a threat, Kami hope's it isn't, YOU'LL BE KNOCKED OUT BEFORE YOU CAN SAY BAKA!"
Sesshomaru chuckled and sat down observing the fire. Kira starred at the sky for a long time before sitting down beside him, her dark hair falling into her eyes.
"Gomen nasai," she said quietly, "I've been a real baka myself. I didn't believe you when you were trying to tell me what happened and I said all those things, which I shouldn't have…"
"You don't need to apologize," he replied coldly, "Anyone would've reacted in that manner."
"Iie," she said firmly, "Only fools react in that manner. You didn't deserve that."
"You were betrayed before, you could not easily forget that pain," he said, at her surprised expression he added, "I was there, in the trees when you were speaking with him. I heard the whole story and I understood why."
"Why what?"
"Why you were so reluctant to have me," he replied, not taking his eyes of the fire.
"You thought I was reluctant?"
"Hai."
Kira laughed, "I wasn't really more like scared. I'll admit, I wanted you, you were what most females would dream of. I'm serious. I was just scared, of your intentions, we never really got off on the right foot you know?"
He nodded in agreement, "I guess I wasn't attracted to you until later. Your boldness and your oddity was well intriguing. Also I've never seen my servants take to anyone before, I wasn't exactly sure if I was myself when I accepted Ichigo's offer, let alone when choosing you but then, around you, I felt like I could forget about being so alone. Also Rin was very taken to you."
"Am I hearing this right!" she cried, "Is LORD SESSHOMARU actually confiding his FEELINGS to me!"
Sesshomaru growled at her, gently knocking her onto her back, leaning over her, "Didn't I tell you that I wouldn't take insults from you?"
"I wasn't insulting you," replied Kira, but before she could add her real insult down she felt Sesshomaru's warm lips press against hers. The feeling was mutual, she deepened his kiss, wrapping her long fingers, of her left hand into his silver hair. He growled full of passion into her mouth making her smile. They would've continued exploring their anatomy when there was a loud, "EWE!"
They broke apart instantly, both panting to catch their breath, at the other end of the clearing, Rin stood arm folded across her chest in front of Ah-Un, a laughing Meiko and Ryoko stood behind her.
"THAT'S GROSS! OKAA-CHAN WHY WERE YOU LETTING OTOU-SAMA PUT HIS MOUTH ON YOURS!"
"Ah, well Rin," said Kira uncomfortably, she immediately turned to Sesshomaru for support, he just looked at her baffled, "well it's a way that older people, show affection!"
Rin glared at them, still looking disgusted, "That's a gross way of showing affection. Are you sure you guy's weren't trying to suffocate each other, Okaa-chan?"
At this statement, both Meiko and Ryoko broke down into howls of laughter, Kira blushed while Sesshomaru stood up regaining his composure. He glared at them and turned to Rin, "Rin, why did you come out here? It's dangerous, you should've stayed home like I told you too."
"I brought her Sesshomaru," said Meiko through labored breaths, "She was begging to come and I didn't think she would be in any danger with us."
Sesshomaru nodded, and turned to Kira, "Can you manage the journey?"
"Hai," she replied standing up, still looking disheveled from their make-out session, "I just want to say good-bye to Kagome-san."
Sesshomaru growled impatiently, "Must you?"
"Hai," said Kira who was hugging Rin, "It won't take long."
"Fine," he replied sourly, "I'll accompany you. Ryoko, Meiko could you clear camp?"
"Sure," she replied, "Come on Rin, you help too."
They walked towards Kagome's campsite, Kira was looking down, lost in her own thoughts.
"Did you believe his story?" asked Sesshomaru.
Kira looked at him squarely, "Not for a minute."
"You truly agree with that statement?" he asked again, holding her gaze.
Kira looked away, "I'm not sure. It could be true. I don't want it to be because I don't want to regret that I may have…"
"Lost a worthwhile relationship?"
She nodded not able to meet his gaze, Sesshomaru stopped grabbing her chin he titled her face to his, "You did not loose one. He was a fool. Those actions in the past, have brought us together. That's what matters."
"You know," laughed Kira, "If you acted this way before you'd have hundreds you pretty youkais chasing after you!"
"That's a good thing then," replied Sesshomaru, "I'd rather have the one and only beautiful youkai chase after me. If that's alright with you? Because if you want…I could ask Ichigo to stir up some competition…"
"NO THANKS!" yelled Kira blushing at his compliment, "I'm happy the way things are thanks.
They entered the clearing, Kagome and the others were packing up camp, Shippou greeted Kira with a quick hug when he saw her, "You know Shippou, you should stop by and visit Rin and me, I think she'd love you play with you sometime."
"Okay!" the little kitsune smiled at her and ran over to Kirara.
"WHAT'S HE DOING HERE!" yelled Inuyasha, Sesshomaru regarded him coldly, as his little hanyou brother held onto Tetsusaiga tightly.
"I don't plan on stealing your sword little brother," he said coldly, "If that's what your so afraid of…"
"Actually I was preparing in beating the crap out of you," yelled Inuyasha, "since that's why you came."
"WILL YOU TWO KNOCK IT OFF!" yelled Kira and Kagome at the same time, both brothers shut up instantly not wanting to piss of either ladies any more.
"Thank you," said Kira, hugging Kagome, "You've been really good to me."
"Awe shucks," replied Kagome, "It was nothing really. I just want you to come back and visit sometime."
"You bet," said Kira smiling, she hugged Sango and bit farewell to Inuyasha and Miroku. After waving one last time, she followed Sesshomaru back to the clearing where Ah-Un was waiting.
"See! That wasn't so bad," said Kira giving him a light punch, "You got all worked up over nothing."
Sesshomaru grumbled something about being forced and how stupid his brother was but Kira chose to ignore, instead she asked, "Are we still getting married?"
"I guess so," replied Sesshomaru, "There isn't much else for us to do is there?"
Kira smiled, "Okay good, because I'm inviting Kagome-san and Sango-san to the wedding."
"NANI!"
FBG: Keitaro was a jackbutt!
Kira: You think!
FBG: YEAH! And I'm so happy you two are back together! (hugs Sess and Kira while crying)
Kira&Sess: Yeah..that's great...
FBG: Wait till I tell everyone! (runsaway)
Kira: God, she's weird.
Sess: Yeah I know. I mean all couples fight? It's normal, she was like it was the end of the world.
FBG: IT WAS! FOR MY STORY!
Kira&Sess:(nodding) That's true...
FBG: SEND IN REVIEWS! (cryings) I'M SO HAPPY!