Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha. I do however own lady Hisaka! She is mine, I saw her first, you little green people cannot have her!
Authors' note: ok, guys, I'm not getting a lot of reviews and its making me feel depressed…also, you all haven't been giving me many ideas! But thank you to the person who gave me the idea about lady Sumie, I will use a revised version of it next chapter! You all need to tell me what you want me to write or I will not write another one! Ok, lets see what Kagome and Sesshomaru are up to!
Chapter 7
Of course, all good things must come to an end. Just before dawn, Kagome and Sesshomaru left their spot in the forest, and walked hand in hand back to the castle. Sesshomaru took it upon himself to walk Kagome up the stares and to her door. Before She had a chance to enter her room Sesshomaru grabbed her arm gently and said "We must do that again sometime." Kagome smiled and agreed, and before she knew it, he had pulled her into a kiss.
It wasn't a deep kiss as Sesshomaru's had all been before. No, this one was better. It was long, passionate, sweet, and innocent all at the same time. Their mouths remained closed throughout the whole kiss, but it was still a kiss that held so much meaning, it was "Exactly what a first kiss should be." Sesshomaru thought as she returned the kiss. They pulled away, said their good nights, and slept, one dreaming of the other.
Now, don't thin k their little 'run in the woods' went unnoticed. Lady Hisako sat at the window in the bedroom Sesshomaru had let them stay in and watched the two run off into the woods(The visits always lasted about three days, since they have such important things to discuss.) "Now, why can't my jackass of a husband do anything like that? How romantic!" She thought, almost going into tears. She decided to go to bed and not say anything about what she saw.
The next morning went without incident, however, Kagome and Sesshomaru were noticeably closer. They never missed a chance to stand by one another, or to make small talk. They never allowed a chance to be together pass by without taking advantage of it. "They are truly becoming closer." Thought lady Hisako as She watched Kagome and Sesshomaru walk in the garden while the Rin played.
"Kagome, we must now leave if we want to get to your friends before the afternoon comes along." He told Kagome before she could get caught up in a game of tag with Rin and become distracted. "I was also thinking that you are most certainly missing the fox child, and if you are, he could stay hear an-," He couldn't say another word before Kagome flew into him, embracing him in a hug. "Yes! Lets go get him right now! Oh Sesshomaru, you have no idea what this means to me! He is practically my son!" She cried happily. "Say no mare Kagome, we leave now… JAKEN!" He called out to his servant. The toad flew out of the castle doors and stood at his master's feet. "Yes my lord?" Said the little demon.
"You will watch Rin while Kagome and myself are away." He commanded. the toad couldn't take it any more! "But my Lord! That little beast is not worthy to have me ah her-" Sesshomaru would have stricken him for speaking such things agents Rin, but Kagome got their first. "YOU UGLY LITTLE TOAD! IF YOU EVER SPEAK THAT WAY ABOUT HER AGAIN, THEN THEY WONT EVEN FIND YOUR SHADOW!" She clobbered the toad several times over the head with his own staff. Though no one knew it, Kagome was especially sensitive to thoughts kind of remarks. Inuyasha had treated her so badly, calling her 'wench' and 'bitch' and every other foul name, lowering her self-esteem and leaving her emotionally scared for life. No one, but no one would do that to poor little Rin!
When she was done, she said, "Now, Rin you tell me if this toad gives you trouble, we'll be back soon." And with that, She turned to Sesshomaru. He decided he would spare the toad his wrath… Kagome's punishment had most certainly been sufficient! He wrapped his tail around her waist, and then his own. (Perhaps a little bit tighter than he did the first time) Then they were off on his cloud, soaring over the forest that Sesshomaru had herd that Inuyasha and his friends were residing.
Kagome was humming 'complicated' gently as the wind brushed through her hair. She was gently smoothing the fur on his tail. Her gentle care was enough to send shiver down his spine. Then, without warning she said "Sesshomaru? What did that kiss last night mean exactly?" Sesshomaru had been thinking about nothing else all day. He gently said "Kagome, I am a demon lord and-" "And you can't risk your reputation on me." She said understandingly. "Kagome I'm so sor-." "Don't worry. I understand. After all, I'm not nearly pretty enough to be your lady, and you being with me wouldn't be varying becoming. But don't worry, I'm already used to that kind of rejection."
The words themselves tugged at his heart, but the look on her face made him sick with himself. She actually looked like she was used to this type of thing! Like She had already been through this time and time again and it was nothing new!
"Sesshomaru, what have you done?" Whispered his conscience disgustedly.
"I know! But I had no other option!" He protested.
"You just absolutely had to put the opinion of the lords and their ladies' over the emotions of the woman you know you love?" It hissed.
"I'm going to ignore you now…" He said.
"You do that… but you know, I'll always come back."
Kagome's feelings were terribly hurt, but all in all, it didn't feel like anything new. She knew how to deal with rejection. God only knows she's a professional! She was angry with herself for thinking that the world would allow her to love. She knew after all that happened with Inuyasha that she wasn't allowed to love. It was never meant to be. Now, she was certain of it.
They were both pulled from their thoughts as they herd yelling coming from about a mile ahead. They quickly descended to the area witch the commotion came from. They landed a few yards short of the scene, completely covered by trees and brush… Kikyo was hitting Shippo! She had him by the arm and was delivering blows with a closed fist! Sango and Miroku both looked somber and depressed. If they did anything to help, they would answer to Inuyasha, when he got back from gathering firewood at the opposite end of the forest.
"You will call me mother fox! I do not care what you think, your Kagome is too afraid of me to come for you!" She snapped at the fox kit as she continued punishing him soundly. "SHE WILL COME!" Shippo managed to howl. Kagome could take no more of this. She slowly walked out from behind the bushes. Sesshomaru understood that she needed to do this, so he remained covered, masking his aura.
Kagome walked behind Kikyo, and when she was about two-arm lengths away, she said as comely, but bitterly, "What do you think your doing?" Kikyo stopped in her tracks, took the fox into her arms and held him close to her chest. When he heard Kagome's voice he began to wriggle and squirm, trying ever so desperately to get to her. Kikyo slowly turned around, and hissed "And just what would you want?" MY SON!" Kagome snapped back angrily, but keeping a calm look on her face that made Sesshomaru proud.
Kikyo held the kit tighter, almost choking him. "I'm afraid I have taken a liking to him, you'll have to leave now, for he isn't your son any longer." Sango and Miroku were ecstatic about their friend's appearance, but couldn't exactly get involved, this was something they were going to have to duke out. Shippo at this point was screaming at the top of his little lungs "KAGOME, NO! DON'T LISTEN TO HER! TAKE ME WITH YOU! DON'T LEAVE ME HEAR!" "Hush Shippo, why do you think I came back?" Kagome said to the fox kit.
"Leave now you little pest, unless you want a battle!" She threatened, not expecting her to say what she was about to say. "Ok, you'll have to explain the rules to me, but I'm sure I'll do fine." Kikyo laughed, "Fine then, we will battle in our animal forms, last one breathing keeps the child… you can take animal form right?" Said Kikyo in a snotty voice, again not expecting the answer she received. "Yes I can!" Said Kagome comely still.
This made Sesshomaru nervous. Kagome had given him the necklace back… and she had never transformed on her own before. But the little miko had a new fire in her eyes. She would come out victorious, or be destroyed trying, for She now knew she would never leave this camp without her son. Kikyo tossed the little fox aside, who ran out of the way, sensing the on coming battle. Kikyo backed away a few steps, and with a flash, she was in her animal form. As you well know, Kagome had never done this before alone, but that didn't stop her, didn't even slow her down. The life of her child was on the line; nothing would stand in her way! Not even the impossible!
Kagome concentrated with all her might, remembering what it felt like turning into the animal that lay dormant in her chest, remembering how all of the weak parts of her body were replaced with better parts, how her frail skin grew a protective coat of hair, how her ears and eyes became more prospective… it took her a moment to realize that she wasn't only remembering, she was morphing on her own! When she was finished morphing, she looked took in the look on the tiger Kikyo's face, witch was complete and utter surprise! She obviously didn't believe Kagome when she said she was familiar with her animal halve, and she would regret it!
Kagome was not the first to make a move. She was not so stupid. Kikyo however, was that stupid. She flung herself at Kagome with all her strength, only to run into empty air. Kagome was extremely fast. Her mind was buzzing with battle tactics she didn't remember learning, but knew by raw instinct. Not the instinct of a tiger, but the instinct of a pissed off mother. Kikyo never stood a chance. Kagome quickly turned on her opponent, and pounced on her back. She shredded Kikyo's ear to ribbons quicker than you can say holy shit! But was Kagome done? No stupid! Kagome raked Kikyo's back with her razor blade claws, causing Kikyo to yowl in pain, just like a house cat! There was a tremendous snarl and spitting sound, and Kagome had Kikyo pinned to the ground!
Kikyo was an experienced fighter though, and she fought back. Kikyo slashed Kagome down the side her neck, forcing her to leap off of Kikyo with a snarl of indignation. It didn't hit a vain or anything, so Kagome was still ready to fight! She sprang back upon Kikyo, who was hurt already, and ripped her shoulder, all the way to the bone! Kagome was done playing. She leaped off of Kikyo's back, and sunk her teeth into her throat, cutting off her air supply. Kikyo struggled desperately agents Kagome, without any luck. Kikyo soon went limp in Kagome's jaws, giving up the struggle. Kagome dropped Kikyo onto the dirt just before she would have passed out. Kikyo looked up into her reincarnations face. "Kikyo, you ever touch my son again, I will kill you." With that Kagome turned back into her human self.
Shippo, who had seen all of this, ran into Kagome's arms and snuggled into her chest. "Momma! I knew you'd come for me, I knew it!" Sango and Miroku, who had been pacing the battle scene this whole time looking for a way to help, ran up to Kagome as well. "Kagome-chan! You had us so worried!" cried Sango. "where is Sesshomaru?" asked Sango. "Waiting for me behind those trees, he didn't want to cause a commotion. I'm leaving now guys. Long goodbyes make me cry."
Ok people, so ends another chapter of two ways out! I really want you guys to review and please read the top part of this chapter again! I need your comments and ideas! They are the stuff that keeps me going! Oh, and one reviewer asked what my favorite t-shirt quote was. "I do not suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it!" Tell me what you favorite quote is! (Along with ideas please!)