Kag: spins around in DG's wheel chair: WEEE!
Sess: sigh: please contain yourself from further embarrassment
Kag: crosses arms and pouts: Nope! Can't make me I control the story now!
Sess: You mean 'we' control the story…you're lucky I even included you in this plan, I could just kill you now and have full control
Kag: Aww that's so sweet but…sadly no….for it is I that sit in DG's chair who was in charge and now that I sit here…. I'm in control! Muwhahaha: spins around like crazy:
Sess: You don't know how scary that sounds
Kag: damn right! DG's not the only one hyper! Now shut up and leave me to my fun….WEEEE!
Sess: oh Kami what have I done….
Disclaimer: I don't one anyone! Inu and cast belong to Rumiko Takahashi! No fair!...sigh…. oh well at least I own my Sesshy plushy! My Sesshy plushie! Mine!
No More Chances, No More Forgiveness
Chapter 7
Love or Betrayal
Kagome waited for the painful death that was expected, but surprisingly she felt nothing, but heard a familiar growl and voice.
"I don't think so"
Kagome opened one eye and saw into faint figure in front of her. From all the tired running she has done and the darkness of the night, she couldn't see her savior clearly.
"Daijoubu Kagome"
Kagome opened both eyes blinking to clear her sight and strained them to see better in the dark. She got a glimpse of long sliver hair but that was about it, since his back was toward her. Kagome couldn't find her voice. She was confused and she was worn out that she couldn't talk. But with the sliver hair, she could only think of one person.
"Sesshomaru?" she said hoarsely.
Her savior growled at her answer.
"Iie baka wench! Don't you dare call me that teme!" he growled angrily.
Kagome's eyes widen and knew that annoyed voice and language toward her was definitely not Sesshomaru.
"Inuyasha?" she said finding her voice back.
XOXOXO
Before Kagome being saved
Inuyasha knew that scent anywhere. Kagome… Inuyasha ran through the forest for his captured friend. I'll save you Kagome; I won't let anything happened to you…I promise. He followed the scent, each step the scent grew stronger. When he came to a clearing, he saw Kagome cornered with a tree by a bloodthirsty youkai. She was defenseless and helpless against the youkai.
When the words "Shi ne wench" came out his mouth, Inuyasha rushed forward, unsheathing Tessaiga.
"I don't think so!" Inuyasha growled.
He jumped in front of Kagome and blocked the attack with Tessaiga. He then kicked the close up youkai in the stomach, making him fly feet away from them into a tree.
XOXOXO
Back to present
"Keh, about time that brain of yours worked"
Kagome scowled as she struggled to stand up. She leaned on the tree for support.
"What are you doing here?" forgetting all about the pain and the youkai after her. Apparently she was still pissed off with him from earlier.
"I save your sorry ass from the fucking youkai and this is the thanks I get!" he growled looking over his shoulder at her.
Kagome narrowed her eyes on him. "Arigato for saving me Inuyasha" she said bitterly as she crossed her arms and leaned back on the tree.
"Wench what's with the attitude?" he growled now turning to her.
Kagome sighed annoyed at how dense he was, did he really think she could get over him picking Kikyo and trying to stuck up to her so, she could forgive him? That way he could get over his guilt or conciouswhatever that was bugging him then forget this all happen, would work? Well at least not this time. Kagome looked at his hopeful face and sighed again. I guess so...too bad it's not gonna work, this time.
"Because baka you-"Kagome she started but, looking over his shoulder and screamed "Watch out!"
Inuyasha turned and saw the youkai in time to dodge. Apparently he recovered from the attack when Inuyasha was bickering with Kagome. He swung Tessaiga at him offensively. The youkai jumped out of the way back to where he once stood. Inuyasha jumped back in front of Kagome protectively.
"Hanyou" the youkai growled. "Step aside I have no use for you."
Inuyasha didn't move a muscle except yelled back "Neither do you have with Kagome! So either leave or die!"
The youkai closed his glowing yellow/red eyes and shook his head as he chuckled. "That's where your wrong…I have orders and payback the ugly wench for purifying me"
Kagome hissed at the youkai and stepped forward, ready to purify the rest of his body. Ugly! I'll show him ugly! Inuyasha held a hand back at Kagome from moving as he growled at him and asked calmly some questions.
(A/N:Calm! Omg! That is so not Inuyasha!)
"Who are you? Who is giving the orders and why is he after Kagome?"
As silence embarked around them as if time has stopped and the moon rose, spilling its rays around them. Once it hit their area, they got a good look at the demon.
Kagome gasped when she confirmed that was the demon from her dream. Well, except the burnt chest that was left when she purified his chest. There stood a tiger youkai. Humanoid form, his swishing golden locks, pale white face from where she stood. His once well built chest was burnt from her attack and covered in blood. His glowing yellow/red eyes set on her, fangs lengthened ready to rip apart a tree, and claws glowing yellow with acid. Seemed like years when he finally answered.
"My name is Hyou and I'm given orders to kill the miko" he growled at her. "My master isn't a he for it is a she" he said lastly before he lunged for an attack.
"She?" Kagome muttered to herself.
Her eyes widen when the clues connected 2 by 2. Recalling her dreams, the same youkai was commanded to kill her by a female who held a grudge on her. Remembering Inuyasha in the arms of Kikyo, it had to be her who sent the tiger youkai, she held a grudge on her, wishing for her death so she can have Inuyasha to herself, and the fact she was a she as the youkai clearly stated his master was a she.
Inuyasha prepared for the blow, but couldn't since a white blur past him and attacked Hyou before he could. Inuyasha blinked and saw Hyou on the ground blooded up with green poison that sizzled his body. Kagome snapped out of her thoughts and looked over Inuyasha's shoulder to see the tiger demon dead. She made a face disgusted and looked away. She hated to see demons dead because it looked messy and it left a disgusting stench. She didn't need the powerful nose of a youkai to tell.
"Nanigotda?" Inuyasha growled looking up from the body to who killed Hyou.
Sure enough, there stood Sesshomaru bored yet kneeling down with his arm held against his chest.
"What are you doing here teme?" Inuyasha pointed his Tessaiga at him.
XOXOXO
Little bit after Inuyasha arrived
Sesshomaru arrived to see Kagome in between the demon and a tree. With the words 'shi ne' registering in his mind, he was about to go in and kill the living day out of the youkai for attacking him, if it weren't for the interference. In a flash, a white and red blur came in time to block the attack from the youkai.
Inuyasha blocked then kicked the youkai far to the other side from where he and Kagome stood.
He was relieved Kagome was okay, but wasn't happy it was his otouto who saved her.
After a little reunion between the two friends, Sesshomaru noticed that the youkai had gotten up. Apparently Inuyasha hadn't until Kagome shouted 'watch out'.
Sesshomaru watched in the background as a little show played for him. If you were to look at his face now you'd see the expression of boredom, but up closely looking into his eyes he was laughing in amusement.
The fight turned into a spat which bored Sesshomaru. He learned the youkai that inflected poison to his only arm was a tiger youkai by the name Hyou, working on some orders by his master. After that boring chat of useless information to him, Hyou lunged for an attack.
This was Sesshomaru's cue to come out of his hiding spot. He saw his otouto preparing for the attack easily able to kill it. But Sesshomaru wouldn't let that happen, he would be the one to kill the youkai that had dared to break into his home, hurt him, take what belonged to him, and not have him get away with it. To him it was revenge.
Using his quick demon speed, he came from behind and slashed the demon with his dokkasou. Sure he could have killed it in one swipe with Tokijin, but then he wouldn't be able to kill Hyou with his own bared claws. That and his arm was in no condition in lifting his sword.
He watched feet away from the burning corpse as it melted into decay. But with the quickly spreading poison he cringed at the pain and kneeled down, holding his arm to his chest. He looked over to Inuyasha and Kagome with a blank face as Inuyasha yelled at him for his purpose of being there.
XOXOXO
Back to Now
Sesshomaru stood back up, but had his arm still against his chest. He didn't respond but glared at his half brother bored.
"I asked you a question!" he yelled running at him with Tessaiga.
Inuyasha was about to attack if it weren't for the distraction that stopped him.
"Osuwari!" Kagome yelled.
The kotodama rosary around his neck glowed pink and sent him down into a crater hole, along with Tessaiga. Sesshomaru held back a chuckle, but showed amusement with his glowing ember eyes. Inuyasha lifted up his head from the ground and looked back at Kagome growling.
"What the hell Kagome! What was that for?"
Not answering, Kagome walked over to Sesshomaru and looked at his arm.
"How's your arm Sesshomaru-sama?" she said sweetly.
Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were both shocked, but for different reasons. Inuyasha being shocked at how Kagome sat him when he was about to slice his aniki into pieces and then forgetting him while she worried over his arm. Sesshomaru was just shocked she was being formal, that's all.
"I'm fine, don't waste your breath on me" he said coolly.
"Yea, you heard the teme Kagome; don't waste your breath on a frozen jackass like him" Inuyasha scowled jumping up from the crater as the spell wore off.
Kagome rolled her eyes at both stubborn brothers. How much alike they are…and don't even see it…inus.
Inuyasha held his sword up again angrily and said "I asked you what you were doing here!"
Sesshomaru sighed and strained himself from rolling his eyes as he answered, "To kill the youkai that dared attack this Sesshomaru and break in my home, it was only fair he got what was coming"
Inuyasha gritted his teeth, he'll give him the victory for now he just wanted him gone "Ok he's dead now you can go now"
This time Sesshomaru couldn't help but roll his eyes annoyed. "I also came for what is mine" he stated.
Inuyasha looked around and found nothing that was Sesshomaru's.
Sesshomaru sighed with a bored face and answered. "The onna otouto"
Widening his eyes and then growling once more, he jumped in front of Kagome protectively once more.
"You may have taken her once, but you're not taking her again! She has nothing to do with you, so leave her out of this!"
"Otouto I advise you to mess with this Sesshomaru now, I don't have time for you" he snarled.
"And you think I do?"
As the brothers argue it out, Kagome sat in the background fuming how stupid and possessive inus can be. Kagome leaned back into the tree regaining her energy silently as they bickered. She remained quiet until someone decided it was time to be more offensive and to prove his point, attacked head on, this person being, no other than the hanyou himself.
Kagome gritted her teeth as the 2 brothers dodged and attacked one another. It was more of attack and dodge to Sesshomaru, dodging his brother's swings at his swords and attacking with dokkasu, since he couldn't wield Tokijin. And the occasional punch by Inuyasha to the arm, just because he decided to play dirty and go for Sesshomaru's only arm that was poisoned. Sesshomaru felt the poison taking its slow painful effect right then and cursed at its bad timing.
Inuyasha saw this opportunity and positioned himself for his powerful, wind scar. Kagome happened to notice this, and knew that if she didn't stop this monstrosity now, it's going to be messy.
"Kaze no kiz-"
"Osuwari!"
Falling face first into the ground and just in time to stop the wind scar from occurring, Inuyasha struggled to bring up his face to see Kagome's angry face and flaring eyes.
She scowled at him and went over to Sesshomaru to see his arm. She gasped as she caught the sight of his arm clutched at his side as it turned purple. Her eyes looked up to his glaring embers, in concern and worry. But that was soon cut short when Inuyasha snapped her to her senses.
"Wench! Why'd you do that? I had him until you decided to play Kami and protected him! I swear Kagome you're changing! Even Kikyo wouldn't be that stupid to do that! She would have been at my side instead of helping the enemy who happens to be Sesshomaru, the one who tried killing you! Kikyo would have-"
Kagome's chi boiled and she exploded "Shut the FUCK UP!"
That silenced Inuyasha for it hurt his sensitive ears, as well as Sesshomaru's. Kagome could understand him being mad for helping his brother instead of him but when he brought her up and started comparing her with her, she lost all control. Her anger was in control and he would have to hear what she had to say, whether he liked it or not.
"I don't wanna hear it! Kikyo this, Kikyo that! Is that all you think about! Inuyasha you baka, how dare you compare me to that dead clay pot! Incase you haven't noticed I'm NOT Kikyo and I will never be! My name is Kagome if you have forgotten, with your precious Kikyo clouding all thoughts of me in your small head; I don't even think you could remember! That is why I left! I have loved you and stood by your side all this time, but did I get a little kindness or love in return? No, did I even get a thank you? No! I got sick and tired of you picking Kikyo over me and throwing my heart and love for you back in my face! Sesshomaru happened to be kind enough to take me in and get through my sorrow and grief over YOU! I protected him because he gave me something you could NEVER give me; ….respect…." her yells turned into a soft voice.
"Respect that you lacked of giving to me these past years we traveled together. I could care less what Kikyo could do better than me… as for me changing…I should thank you for that Inuyasha." She closed her eyes and smiled. "Thanks to you, you showed me the real person you really are, how I can never be as good as a lover as your dear Kikyou, how stupid I was to think I have a chance and thinking to be in love with you, how I was wasting my strength and love for someone who wouldn't return it back…arigato Inuyasha for showing me and changing me." She whispered the last part.
A tear dropped down from Kagome's cheek as her anger subsided. She dared not look at Inuyasha's reaction, but instead found the grass interesting as she cast her gaze down below with her bangs creating a curtain to block any sight of her face. And her clenching hands stood by her side as the tears rolled down and splashed to the floor. Inuyasha who was able to move now, due to the end of spell, yet couldn't from being stunned to hear all Kagome's feelings and anger for him explode. Finding his legs to stand, he slowly walked over to the hurt girl with his hand out to her. He couldn't do anything but feel guilty to hear the truth from her. Yes, he felt guilty for comparing her and Kikyo, but what made him pierce his heart in 2 was the truth of her hurting from all those times he was cruel to her as she stood loyal to him all this time, yet she could care less. All she wanted was the return of the love and respect she had offered him but did he give it? No, and now Kagome was like this, changing all because of him.
"Kagome" he whispered.
"I still stand by what I said Inuyasha, if I were to be with you and travel together I would just be broken up every time just looking at her with you, I can't give that a chance so I'm sorry but I can not accept your forgiveness." She said softly.
"Iie" Inuyasha muttered out.
That was all he could say. What could he say? Gomen for a being the stuck up ass all this time…Gomen for seeing someone like Kikyo when she meant nothing to him deep down, unlike he did for Kagome…Gomen for not seeing it from the start…Gomen for making her like this ….chikusho…. anything to make her stay.
He continued to advance forward until Sesshomaru stood in front of her. His icy glare froze him where he stood and his lips curled into a smirk.
"Haven't you done enough hanyou? Clearly the miko doesn't wish to see you no longer….therefore she shall remain with me"
Obviously Inuyasha didn't take this well, for he then took his Tessaiga and sprinted forward to Sesshomaru. No way was he going to let his aniki take the one he loves, (now realizing it) have her hate him for the rest of her life, holding a grudge against him and not doing something to change that fact or at least have her hate him less than what it is now. Sesshomaru used his demon speed and unsheathed his Tokijin trying this time and it clashed with Tessaiga. Kagome being so hurt and having so much in mind, that she was oblivious to the fight that going on to notice and to stop it.
The anger built up in Inuyasha helped him a bit against Sesshomaru as he slowed down a bit. But really the reason of his slower ability in speed was now the poison had taken full effect on the demon and he fell to the ground. Inuyasha was about to kill Sesshomaru, if it weren't for the unsuspected attack. Inuyasha was hit and thrown against a tree, knocking him out.
XOXOXO
Earlier with Rin/Jaken
Rin had reached Ah Un and was climbing aboard already when Jaken came running in.
"Rin you blubbering insolent child! Where do you think you're going at this time of night!"
To say Jaken wasn't slightly worried about Rin and her whereabouts were true. He was although truly frightened of what his lord would say that made him shudder…or better yet, what would he do.
"Rin is going to take Ah Un to see Sesshomaru-sama in action" she smiled a toothy grin.
"Rin you get down now! Sesshomaru won't be pleased of what you're doing and I'll be the one to pay!" he scolded.
Rin ignored his protests and petted Ah then Un, the other head pushing the other for the dominance of attention.
"You'll take me to milord won't you?" she whispered to the two headed dragon who snorted in response as it took flight.
Jaken screamed for them to stop, but in the end he jumped to catch the tail of Ah Un as they rose higher and higher into the air. Ah Un then took a sniff in the air for their master. When they caught a whiff of Sakura and Vanilla they knew to be Kagome, and where there's Kagome there was their master. So the 2 headed dragons flew into that direction, with Rin laughing into the air, as Jaken clung to the tail for dear life.
When they reached a clearing, they arrived in time to see Sesshomaru fighting against Inuyasha. Rin cheered silently to her lord as Jaken tried to hold back his squawking in knocking the sense into the hanyou to their lord, he feared if he were to hear him then there would be consequences.
It came to the point where he seemed to be winning since the hanyou was leaning on sword to hold him up and their lord stood their not breaking a sweat, but they were sadly wrong. They took sight of the purple arm now bringing its full effect as Sesshomaru fell down. Jaken and Rin gasped for their lord as Inuyasha walked over to make the final blow. But before he could Rin took the reigns of Ah Un and pleaded it to hurry over to their lord. Ah Un snorted and flew over there and sent a blue blast at Inuyasha before he could end it. Inuyasha was tossed back to the tree appearing to have knocked him out.
Jaken and Ah Uh went over to their lord as they helped the unconscious youkai up. Rin went over to Kagome and placed her little hand into the bigger ones.
XOXOXO
Now
Once the little hands intercepted Kagome's hands, Kagome snapped back to reality. She looked down to see Sesshomaru's human ward Rin. Kagome looked teary eyed at Rin who was smiling happily without a care in this so called world. But one look at Kagome's face, it was brought to a frown.
"Daijoubu Kagome-san" Rin tilted her head sadly looking up at her.
Not wanting to make her sad or worried Kagome wiped her eyes and took a deep breathe before responding "Hai Rin-chan, I'm ok" with a smile.
Believing her, Rin took her hand and pulled her over to Ah Un, Jaken, and Sesshomaru. Kagome gasped and looked over Sesshomaru, inspecting his wounds. This is bad! If the poison got the most of him…he can surely die!
"Hurry Rin-chan, get on" Kagome instructed as she placed her up before getting on.
She patted Ah Un and asked nicely "Onegai Ah Un we must save Sesshomaru-sama for the poison that spreads in his body will kill him…take me to Sesshomaru-sama's garden quickly!"
Ah Un gave a quick snort in agreement and was starting to ascend the air if it weren't for Jaken.
"Wench what do you think you're doing? You can't just take charge!"
Kagome growled at the annoying toad, she didn't have time for this. "Jaken-sama if you wish for Sesshomaru-sama to live from the poison I need to hurry to his garden, for there is a plant that can get dispose of the poison before it kills him!" she said quickly.
Jaken gaped at that request. He quickly remained silent and pulled the reigns for Ah Un to ascend quicker. He wanted his lord to live and he would make sure of it, even with the help of the wench of his half-brother.
Yet once again they were interrupted. Rin protested in taking Inuyasha with them. He was knocked out and looked defenseless to any ruthless youkai who might come by. Jaken was already arguing back that they needed to take care of their lord first and also the fact that the hanyou was his enemy.
Enemy or not, Rin hopped off and tried to pull Inuyasha over to Ah Un. Kagome's eyes widen in worry of her befallen friend. Yes, she was still mad at him for the things he has said and done to her, but she can't ignore the fact that he was still her friend and she always helped a friend in need. So she went over to Rin and helped her with Inuyasha. They placed the two unconscious brothers side by side as Kagome sat in the back of them to make sure they were alright with Rin on her lap. Jaken was given the great seat of all, the tail, where he slung once again as they speed back to the west to heal their lord.
Hold on Sesshomaru….
Japanese Translations
Aniki-means older brother
Onii-brother
Otouto-little brother
Daijoubu-are you ok?
Iie-no
Hai-yes
Teme-bastard
Shi-ne-die
Arigato-thank you
Onegai-please
Baka-stupid/idiot
Youkai-demon
Hanyou-half demon/half human
Nanigotda-what the-?
Chikusho-damn it
Onna-woman/girl
Gomen-sorry
Miko-priestess
Inu-dog
Kaze no Kizu- obviously the wind scar
Osuwari-the great and powerful SIT
Kagome's Mini Skit!
Sess: What have you done to the title you wench!
Kag: I changed it isn't it kawaii!
Sess: NO! It says Kagome, if you must change it, change it to Sesshomaru's Mini Skit
Kag: Hell no…why would you want a title to say 'Killing Perfection's Mini Skit'? That's like running naked into wall with a bag over your head!
Sess: Oh so 'Reincarnation's Mini Skit is better'?
Kag: Hai, it has that sweet welcoming hint in it unlike yours: rolls eyes:
Sess: wait…why do I need your approval in changing this monstrosity? I could kill you and make all kinds of changes…such as you becoming a donkey or possibly a cow in the story
Kag: you wouldn't dare!
Sess: Would you like to find out?
Kag: gulps: I want DG back….
Sess: lunges for an attack:
Kag: AHHHHH! DGGGGGG COOOMMMEEE BAACCCKKK!
Responding to the reviewers: By Kag
Yana5- you'll find out VERY SOON! See if your predictions is right
Sess: Oi who said you can do the reviews?
Kag: I did, now shut up and let me finish….got so many reviews! Arigatou!
Tiny Snow Fairy999-Arigatou we'll do!
Crazy Tomboy-Hai I have control! And like you said I will bring death, doom, and destruction everywhere I go!
Sess: wench your not even consider a spawn of evil, if you can't even concentrate on simple reviews to be answered!
Kag: sticks out tongue: I'm getting there…stupid
Sess: sigh:
Kag: as I was saying arigatou for checking up in my spellings! I feel much better to know I spelt it right
Like Yana you'll find out the person reaaaallll sooooonnnn! And about my eyes, well really it's brown like you said in the show, but a lot of ppl like it blue so I guess that means DG as well. (After it is her favorite color)
Hey wait…they have me in manga too! And I didn't know!
Sess: damn your slow….about 4 years to be close to exact
Hermonine- Arigato! Trying to update quickly but it's hard without DG around
Sess: cough: lazy Ass: cough:
Kag: glares death daggers:
Inu Youkai Gurl- YEA BABY! Another one that likes MY skits!
Sess: must you continue to babble on about nonsense?
Kag: I can't help it, I get caught up in the conversation
Sess: Wow…that must be interesting…not
Kag: scoff: forget him…he's jeaaalloouuusss! Thateveryonelikesmebetter
Sess: w/e just go
KaNaGi- Arigato! I try very hard to get ppl to like it
Sess: yea she tries so hard, there are 5 trash cans full of her pathetic ideas for the story
Kag: growls and mumbles: it was 6
Allwitchesmustdie- Why must I be paired up wit the frozen jackass Tony the tiger?
Sess: what does that have to do with the review? And you're not the only one….stupid hyper active wench
Kag: I'm just gonna ignore that…it has everything to do with the review! They like us paired together why? Why me? Why the frozen tiger that likes to eat frosted flakes.
Sess: ok I think they heard enough
Kag: ok h/o one more thing….WHHHYYYYY! MEE The innocent and ever loving Kagome. Why me? Why not pair him up with Jakotsu for all I care….sniff
Sess: are you done?
Kag: yes…
Atomic Toaster-arigato! I love my work….sigh
Sess: Atomic, you're not the only one who will be at the asylum, I fear for Kagome's insanity rubbing off on me
Kag: aww you do care!
Shadow Kitsune 67- Hell yea I rock!
Sess: I believe she was referring to the BOTH of us
Kag: You suck man
Hellspixie18- will do!
Sess: if it doesn't take her 10 more cans to finish it
Kag: it was 6!
Cring White Wolf/ fire yukai/missdarkfire - writes…stops….thinks….writes so more….stops…
Sess: why'd you stop?
Kag: waahhh I'm out of ideas…..
Sess: sweat drop:
Inubaby01- really? I didn't know that…. I gotta look it up… :goes off to look for Japanese dictionary:
Sess: while she's filling her mind with useless info and shit, thank you for the compliment
Kag: Sessh! Where's the dictionary?
Sessh: excuse me while I kill this girl….
Inuyashasgirl74- aww how can I resist that cute puppy face? Of course I'll write more!
Sess: don't make assumptions that you know you can't make
Kag: what do you mean: narrows eyes:
Sess: alone it took you a week or 2 just to finish THIS chapter
Kag: Hey! I wrote 12 pages, give me some credit
Sess: I'll give it when I see it
Kag: mean!