Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.
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The demons jumped to their feet. Shippou ran to Kagome and jumped in her lap. "Rin." Sesshoumaru called. She ran over to him. He picked her up and put her on Ah-Uhn's back. (Make sure the humans and the kit stay out of trouble.)
~Yes, my lord.~ Uhn answered.
"What's wrong?" Sango asked.
"Get out of the open. There's a strong demon approaching." Kirara answered. Ah nudged Kagome. Uhn grabbed the back of Miroku's robes and pulled him to his feet. Shippou climbed up onto Kagome's shoulder as she stood. She jogged over to her pack. A blue streak ran towards her. Shippou yelped as Kouga slide tackled Suichiro. Suichiro snarled as Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru joined the fight. Ah-Uhn dragged Sango and Miroku away from the fight. Kirara ran over to Kagome. Ayame jumped at Suichiro as he broke away from the others. He slammed his fist into the side of her head and she dropped like a rock. Kouga sliced at him, but only barely managed to get him. Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru stood protectively in front of Kirara and Kagome. Suichiro turned on them and rushed at Inuyasha. He stopped mid-strike.
"L.lord Inu.taisho?" he said. His voice cracked as if it hadn't been used in awhile. The black jewel on his forehead crackled and sparked. It flashed and electricity ran through Suichiro's veins. He yelled in pain and moved his hand slowly towards his forehead. He dug his claws into the skin around the jewel. Pain flashed through his eyes. Soon, it stopped and he relaxed, his eyes expressionless. Blood trickled down his face.
"What just happened?" Sesshoumaru asked.
"No idea." Inuyasha said. Suichiro bowed to Inuyasha. Before they could blink, he grabbed Kagome and ran. Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha, and Kirara rocketed off after them. Kouga shook Ayame lightly, trying to wake her up. Once she did, he got up.
"Where are you going?" Ayame asked.
"To save Kagome," he answered. She looked away from him, hurt. "I do not want her as my mate any longer, but she is still my friend. She is still a pack sister." Ayame nodded and got to her feet. They poured on all their speed and bolted after them. Kagome beat on Suichiro's back as he ran.
"Put me down right now! Where do you think you're taking me?!" she screamed. She twisted around to put a hand over his eyes. Pink light flared from her hand. Suichiro yelped and tossed her to the ground. The cuts around the jewel had healed and there was a tiny, unnoticeable crack in the jewel. He looked at her, his eyes filled with wild panic.
"Miko! Run! Quickly! The lady! Watch for her! Naraku is only her puppet!" Suichiro fairly screamed. He bolted into the forest as the jewel flared to life. Sesshoumaru reached Kagome first, his eyes glowing a fierce red. She backed away from him, reacting instinctually to him. Sesshoumaru forced himself to calm down as Inuyasha and Kirara ran up. Kagome struggled to her feet.
"We gotta go," she whispered.
"We have to go after him!" Inuyasha yelled. Kagome shook her head.
"Leave him alone. We need to get back."
"Why?"
"We just have to okay!" Something in Suichiro's eyes had freaked her out. She couldn't explain it. She couldn't stop shaking either. She instinctively turned to Inuyasha for comfort. Kouga and Ayame ran up as Kagome latched onto Inuyasha's kimono. He flushed and wrapped his arms loosely around her. Shippou, who had been hiding under her hair, rubbed Kagome's cheek soothingly. "Thanks," she whispered softly as she stood up straight. "He told me something before he left, but Sango, Miroku, and Ah- Uhn should hear it too." Inuyasha nodded and crouched down so she could climb on his back. Once she did, the demons ran back towards the camp. Sango was pacing around, muttering angrily under her breath. Rin copied her, giggling. Sango glared at Ah-Uhn every once in awhile. She opened her mouth to yell at them as they came back, but stopped when she saw how shook up Kagome was. Kagome sat down on the grass and motioned for them all to do the same. Ah-Uhn settled down behind her and she leaned back on them. Sesshoumaru sat on her right and Inuyasha on her left. Kirara sat beside Inuyasha and Sango beside her. Miroku sat beside Sango. Kouga sat next to Sesshoumaru and Ayame sat next to him. Rin crawled into Sesshoumaru's lap.
"What did he tell you, Kagome?" Kouga asked.
"He told me too watch out for 'the lady'. He said Naraku was only her puppet."
"But if this lady is using Naraku, why would she let him have the jewel shards? I mean, wouldn't it make sense that she kept a few for herself?" Sango asked.
"Maybe the jewel Naraku has is a fake, like the one Kagura gave to Kouga." Miroku suggested. Kagome shook her head.
"No, Naraku does have the real jewel. I can sense it when he is close by."
"Why should we trust what this guy says anyway?" Inuyasha asked, crossing his arms over his chest.
"You weren't there. He was trying to tell me before the lady called him back. The jewel in his forehead is some kind of controlling device I think. Sort of like Kagura's Dance of the Dead."
"And why did he know our father's name?" Sesshoumaru asked. "It's possible the demon could be someone from my past." Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed as he glared at the ground, frustrated with himself for not remembering.
"But we have no way of finding that out, now, do we?" Inuyasha snapped.
"Sit." Kagome said. Inuyasha growled as the necklace pulled him down. Kouga smirked.
"The perfect command for you, dog breath," he said mockingly. Ayame smacked him over the head. "Ow!" He gave her a half hearted glare. He looked up to the sky and sighed. "We should be going back. It's getting late." He climbed to his feet and helped Ayame to hers.
"Thanks for helping today, Ayame, Kouga." Ayame gave her a tentative smile. "You guys are welcome to come find us anytime." Inuyasha gave her an incredulous look.
"Since when!?" he yelped. Kouga smiled at Kagome and nodded at the others. He and Ayame ran off into the forest.
"Since, Inuyasha, I don't have to worry about you and Kouga getting into a fight over me." (/Two hot guys fighting over me? Psh, like I'd give that up./)
"And how do you figure that?"
"Men are so dense sometimes." Sango sighed. Kirara giggled and nodded.
"Ayame and Kouga like each other." Kagome explained.
"He didn't call Kagome his woman all day, actually." Miroku mused. Kagome nodded and drifted off into her thoughts. Sesshoumaru moved closer without her realizing it. She shivered and he put his tail across her lap and his arm around her shoulders. She smiled at him gratefully. He gave her a small smile and appeared to turn his attention to the setting sun. Ah-Uhn chuckled to them selves and made themselves comfortable. It appeared they'd be sleeping like this whether they liked it or not. Rin crawled in between their heads and curled up against their chest to fall asleep. Shippou looked over and Ah nodded him over. Shippou curled up close and Ah pulled him a little closer and settled him against his neck. Shippou grinned and put his tail over his nose and fell asleep. Inuyasha leapt up into a nearby tree and Kirara sat on the branch next to him. The two watched the fading sunlight and the first star's appearance. Sango moved to the opposite side of the fire from Miroku and laid down. She closed her eyes and Miroku sighed. He watched her sadly. Her eyes snapped open and softened at the way he was looking at her. She got up and moved closer.
"Just don't try anything, Miro-chan," she whispered. Miroku smiled brightly and nodded.
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Tami: So how was that? *grins* I put in a little fluff there at the end. There'll be more, don't worry, I'm just not a big believer in the 'they met and feel into each other's arms, completely in love' thing. I'm more like 'they meet, become friends, slowly get closer and before they realize it, whoa, they're in love' kinda person. *shrugs* Makes for a longer story anyway. ^_^
Review Responses:
Cryxxy-chan: Oh, no, I didn't forget where it was going, I just found something that could add to it.
Sukuri: Nice remedy. The cure all: think of Sesshoumaru. *giggle*
Familia-Ficz: You got to marry him!? Not fair! *sniff sniff* I know it was short, but it was a semi-cliffie, so I had to leave it short. This chapter's back to normal size though. Behind every good man, there's a great woman. ^_^ *peers in trash* I ain't lookin in there. Something might bite me..Sess! Sess: What now woman? Tami: Look in the trash can for me. I need to find Jaken. Sess: This Sesshoumaru does not sully his hands with such disgusting filth. Tami: *growls and picks up trash can* Uh-huh. Sure. *throws garbage at him and laughs maniacally* Sess: *covered in trash growls* Tami: *gulps* I'm in trouble. RUN AWAY!
Suki1: Ah, now that could be a problem.
Vorsith: I tried to keep everyone on track, but I'm a member of said club as well, (I like either pairing, cuz Sess is my fave ^_^) so I can't help but do him a little different than the series. Stupid idiot needs someone to straighten him out.
sessy-angel: Sess is so cute when he's sleepy. *sigh* So far, I've got two votes, no and one vote yes. I might just do it anyway.*shrugs*
CrissyKitty: I've never been really good with the -chan -kun thing. I'll try to fix it next chapter. Thanks, though. I like when people tell me my mistakes so I can fix 'em. Sess isn't really like his normal self. I mean, I will eventually make him more like the Sess we all know and love from the series as the story progresses and as he gets more memories back. Really, all these chapters are is a foundation for the story to come.
Itokimi Awai: If you even think about bringing Kikyo back, Kimi, I'll hunt you down and kill you. Then kill Kikyo. ^_^ Hate that evil bitch. I started reading it, I just haven't finished it yet. I got a little side tracked.oops.
Elandru: I'm sorry you don't like it. I can totally understand you not reading it. Kikyo is like that for the purpose of my story and I don't like her at all. She's just one of those characters who rubs me the wrong way. I mean, I can understand where people like her, because, all in all, she really isn't all that bad, but *shrugs*.
Also thanks to:
Sesshomaru luv you
Fall
Lunatic Pandora1
Dragon Rae
trihn
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The demons jumped to their feet. Shippou ran to Kagome and jumped in her lap. "Rin." Sesshoumaru called. She ran over to him. He picked her up and put her on Ah-Uhn's back. (Make sure the humans and the kit stay out of trouble.)
~Yes, my lord.~ Uhn answered.
"What's wrong?" Sango asked.
"Get out of the open. There's a strong demon approaching." Kirara answered. Ah nudged Kagome. Uhn grabbed the back of Miroku's robes and pulled him to his feet. Shippou climbed up onto Kagome's shoulder as she stood. She jogged over to her pack. A blue streak ran towards her. Shippou yelped as Kouga slide tackled Suichiro. Suichiro snarled as Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru joined the fight. Ah-Uhn dragged Sango and Miroku away from the fight. Kirara ran over to Kagome. Ayame jumped at Suichiro as he broke away from the others. He slammed his fist into the side of her head and she dropped like a rock. Kouga sliced at him, but only barely managed to get him. Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru stood protectively in front of Kirara and Kagome. Suichiro turned on them and rushed at Inuyasha. He stopped mid-strike.
"L.lord Inu.taisho?" he said. His voice cracked as if it hadn't been used in awhile. The black jewel on his forehead crackled and sparked. It flashed and electricity ran through Suichiro's veins. He yelled in pain and moved his hand slowly towards his forehead. He dug his claws into the skin around the jewel. Pain flashed through his eyes. Soon, it stopped and he relaxed, his eyes expressionless. Blood trickled down his face.
"What just happened?" Sesshoumaru asked.
"No idea." Inuyasha said. Suichiro bowed to Inuyasha. Before they could blink, he grabbed Kagome and ran. Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha, and Kirara rocketed off after them. Kouga shook Ayame lightly, trying to wake her up. Once she did, he got up.
"Where are you going?" Ayame asked.
"To save Kagome," he answered. She looked away from him, hurt. "I do not want her as my mate any longer, but she is still my friend. She is still a pack sister." Ayame nodded and got to her feet. They poured on all their speed and bolted after them. Kagome beat on Suichiro's back as he ran.
"Put me down right now! Where do you think you're taking me?!" she screamed. She twisted around to put a hand over his eyes. Pink light flared from her hand. Suichiro yelped and tossed her to the ground. The cuts around the jewel had healed and there was a tiny, unnoticeable crack in the jewel. He looked at her, his eyes filled with wild panic.
"Miko! Run! Quickly! The lady! Watch for her! Naraku is only her puppet!" Suichiro fairly screamed. He bolted into the forest as the jewel flared to life. Sesshoumaru reached Kagome first, his eyes glowing a fierce red. She backed away from him, reacting instinctually to him. Sesshoumaru forced himself to calm down as Inuyasha and Kirara ran up. Kagome struggled to her feet.
"We gotta go," she whispered.
"We have to go after him!" Inuyasha yelled. Kagome shook her head.
"Leave him alone. We need to get back."
"Why?"
"We just have to okay!" Something in Suichiro's eyes had freaked her out. She couldn't explain it. She couldn't stop shaking either. She instinctively turned to Inuyasha for comfort. Kouga and Ayame ran up as Kagome latched onto Inuyasha's kimono. He flushed and wrapped his arms loosely around her. Shippou, who had been hiding under her hair, rubbed Kagome's cheek soothingly. "Thanks," she whispered softly as she stood up straight. "He told me something before he left, but Sango, Miroku, and Ah- Uhn should hear it too." Inuyasha nodded and crouched down so she could climb on his back. Once she did, the demons ran back towards the camp. Sango was pacing around, muttering angrily under her breath. Rin copied her, giggling. Sango glared at Ah-Uhn every once in awhile. She opened her mouth to yell at them as they came back, but stopped when she saw how shook up Kagome was. Kagome sat down on the grass and motioned for them all to do the same. Ah-Uhn settled down behind her and she leaned back on them. Sesshoumaru sat on her right and Inuyasha on her left. Kirara sat beside Inuyasha and Sango beside her. Miroku sat beside Sango. Kouga sat next to Sesshoumaru and Ayame sat next to him. Rin crawled into Sesshoumaru's lap.
"What did he tell you, Kagome?" Kouga asked.
"He told me too watch out for 'the lady'. He said Naraku was only her puppet."
"But if this lady is using Naraku, why would she let him have the jewel shards? I mean, wouldn't it make sense that she kept a few for herself?" Sango asked.
"Maybe the jewel Naraku has is a fake, like the one Kagura gave to Kouga." Miroku suggested. Kagome shook her head.
"No, Naraku does have the real jewel. I can sense it when he is close by."
"Why should we trust what this guy says anyway?" Inuyasha asked, crossing his arms over his chest.
"You weren't there. He was trying to tell me before the lady called him back. The jewel in his forehead is some kind of controlling device I think. Sort of like Kagura's Dance of the Dead."
"And why did he know our father's name?" Sesshoumaru asked. "It's possible the demon could be someone from my past." Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed as he glared at the ground, frustrated with himself for not remembering.
"But we have no way of finding that out, now, do we?" Inuyasha snapped.
"Sit." Kagome said. Inuyasha growled as the necklace pulled him down. Kouga smirked.
"The perfect command for you, dog breath," he said mockingly. Ayame smacked him over the head. "Ow!" He gave her a half hearted glare. He looked up to the sky and sighed. "We should be going back. It's getting late." He climbed to his feet and helped Ayame to hers.
"Thanks for helping today, Ayame, Kouga." Ayame gave her a tentative smile. "You guys are welcome to come find us anytime." Inuyasha gave her an incredulous look.
"Since when!?" he yelped. Kouga smiled at Kagome and nodded at the others. He and Ayame ran off into the forest.
"Since, Inuyasha, I don't have to worry about you and Kouga getting into a fight over me." (/Two hot guys fighting over me? Psh, like I'd give that up./)
"And how do you figure that?"
"Men are so dense sometimes." Sango sighed. Kirara giggled and nodded.
"Ayame and Kouga like each other." Kagome explained.
"He didn't call Kagome his woman all day, actually." Miroku mused. Kagome nodded and drifted off into her thoughts. Sesshoumaru moved closer without her realizing it. She shivered and he put his tail across her lap and his arm around her shoulders. She smiled at him gratefully. He gave her a small smile and appeared to turn his attention to the setting sun. Ah-Uhn chuckled to them selves and made themselves comfortable. It appeared they'd be sleeping like this whether they liked it or not. Rin crawled in between their heads and curled up against their chest to fall asleep. Shippou looked over and Ah nodded him over. Shippou curled up close and Ah pulled him a little closer and settled him against his neck. Shippou grinned and put his tail over his nose and fell asleep. Inuyasha leapt up into a nearby tree and Kirara sat on the branch next to him. The two watched the fading sunlight and the first star's appearance. Sango moved to the opposite side of the fire from Miroku and laid down. She closed her eyes and Miroku sighed. He watched her sadly. Her eyes snapped open and softened at the way he was looking at her. She got up and moved closer.
"Just don't try anything, Miro-chan," she whispered. Miroku smiled brightly and nodded.
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Tami: So how was that? *grins* I put in a little fluff there at the end. There'll be more, don't worry, I'm just not a big believer in the 'they met and feel into each other's arms, completely in love' thing. I'm more like 'they meet, become friends, slowly get closer and before they realize it, whoa, they're in love' kinda person. *shrugs* Makes for a longer story anyway. ^_^
Review Responses:
Cryxxy-chan: Oh, no, I didn't forget where it was going, I just found something that could add to it.
Sukuri: Nice remedy. The cure all: think of Sesshoumaru. *giggle*
Familia-Ficz: You got to marry him!? Not fair! *sniff sniff* I know it was short, but it was a semi-cliffie, so I had to leave it short. This chapter's back to normal size though. Behind every good man, there's a great woman. ^_^ *peers in trash* I ain't lookin in there. Something might bite me..Sess! Sess: What now woman? Tami: Look in the trash can for me. I need to find Jaken. Sess: This Sesshoumaru does not sully his hands with such disgusting filth. Tami: *growls and picks up trash can* Uh-huh. Sure. *throws garbage at him and laughs maniacally* Sess: *covered in trash growls* Tami: *gulps* I'm in trouble. RUN AWAY!
Suki1: Ah, now that could be a problem.
Vorsith: I tried to keep everyone on track, but I'm a member of said club as well, (I like either pairing, cuz Sess is my fave ^_^) so I can't help but do him a little different than the series. Stupid idiot needs someone to straighten him out.
sessy-angel: Sess is so cute when he's sleepy. *sigh* So far, I've got two votes, no and one vote yes. I might just do it anyway.*shrugs*
CrissyKitty: I've never been really good with the -chan -kun thing. I'll try to fix it next chapter. Thanks, though. I like when people tell me my mistakes so I can fix 'em. Sess isn't really like his normal self. I mean, I will eventually make him more like the Sess we all know and love from the series as the story progresses and as he gets more memories back. Really, all these chapters are is a foundation for the story to come.
Itokimi Awai: If you even think about bringing Kikyo back, Kimi, I'll hunt you down and kill you. Then kill Kikyo. ^_^ Hate that evil bitch. I started reading it, I just haven't finished it yet. I got a little side tracked.oops.
Elandru: I'm sorry you don't like it. I can totally understand you not reading it. Kikyo is like that for the purpose of my story and I don't like her at all. She's just one of those characters who rubs me the wrong way. I mean, I can understand where people like her, because, all in all, she really isn't all that bad, but *shrugs*.
Also thanks to:
Sesshomaru luv you
Fall
Lunatic Pandora1
Dragon Rae
trihn