Discalimer: We do not own Inuyasha!
So the jewel is in the bag. This will make it easy for me to triumph.
She began to cast her spell.
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall...
Spirits hear my call...
The wind picks up a bit as the words pass from her pale lips.
Hark unto thee...
Come hither, hear thane plea...
Leaves and dirt surround her in a whirlwind, the spell takes shape as spirits of the playful elementals join her chant.
I require thy assistance...
Mimic mine essence!
Dirt, leaves, and elementals spread from her and in a blink, standing face to face with Kikyo is herself in every aspect.
"Well done little ones... now for some fun..."
With a gesture with her finger the other Kikyo came closer and the real Kikyo whispered her plans into her own ear.
The group was peacefully drifting off to sleep. Kagome fell into Inuyasha's lap. Kouga and Ayame were leaning on one another for support. Miroku and Sango fell asleep back to back with Shippou in her lap. Rin laid against a tree by herself as Sesshoumaru laid on the other side of the tree petting a sleeping Daisy.
The real Kikyo motioned to her copy to make her move. It knocked an energy arrow on her bow and released it. It went right past Inuyasha's head imbedding into the tree behind him. He instantly stood up and pulled tetsusaiga. Kagome stood beside him looking into the darkness of the woods just past the dying fire. Sesshoumaru landed near him with tokijin pulled and at the ready. Kouga and Ayame stood just behind them with their fangs and claws bared. Sango and Miroku were just behind Ayame, with their weapons drawn protecting Shippou. Without realizing what they had done, the group had left the bag with the jewel unprotected.
The fake Kikyo stepped from the woods and aimed another arrow at Kagome. A wicked smile played across her cold features.
"This time I don't intend to miss."
She released the arrow. Inuyasha blocked it easily. He growled at her. Kagome readied a shield around herself.
"Kikyo! Why are you doing this?" Inuyasha hollered.
"I want the jewel and the lands for myself. I plan to take what is owed to me!"
She let go of another arrow. The force of it pushed Inuyasha a bit back from Kagome. Kagome pulled her own bow and knocked an arrow at Kikyo.
"Fight fire, with fire." she shot at Kikyo. A shocked look passed the girl's face as it went through her.
All eyes were wide as the arrow past. The whole closed in on itself as the fake Kikyo began to laugh hysterically.
"What mischief is this?" Sesshoumaru rumbled in frustration. He charged the apparition only to swipe at air. An arrow headed for his back in mid swing. Rin jumped to his aid using her own miko powers to squelch the blow. He growled at her and pushed her away.
"I need no assistance!" He watched the imposter float above them still laughing shrilly. That is when he noticed a hand in the yellow bag. He alerted the band to the new threat before them. Before he made a dash for the sack the hand withdrew and the real Kikyo stepped from the shadows with a very satisfied smirk on her face.
"It seems that the tables have turned in my favor... Ex-Lord of the Western Lands. Soon demon, all shall be mine." With that said she turned and disappeared into the night. Sesshoumaru was in a rage. Rin stayed where he had pushed her, seething in her anger and animosity towards her mate. Kagome ran after the retreating dark miko. Inuyasha screamed for her to wait. He didn't make it in time to follow. Two energy arrows were unleashed. He blocked them. The tetsusaiga went flying next to the fire. The imposter was panting and pieces of dirt and leaves were falling from her form.
Miroku saw this and knew what to do. He readied a talisman and nodded to Sango. With an affirmative from her, she made a foothold for him to leap over her with her hands. He ran a few steps placing his foot where she indicated. With staff in one hand and the talisman in the other he placated the playful sprites. They dispersed whence they came. When he landed all eyes were on Inuyasha. His own eyes grew wide. Daisy ran over to Rin to only be kicked away from her with a very angry sneer, as was her only answer as to why.
Cracking knuckles were heard as a laugh of madness sounded in the small campsite. Then a bellow of rage. In an eye blink Inuyasha was gone.
"Kikyo come back here with the jewel!" exclaimed Kagome into the darkness.
Oh it's no use...she's too fast...
Kagome turned to go back to the group. Out of the corned of her eye she saw a glimpse of red and white. Thinking it was Kikyo she turned in that direction, only to meet the stare of red and blue eyes of the demon Inuyasha.
"Where do you think you are going?" Inuyasha inquired quietly.
"Uh.. Uh...I was going after Kikyo..." Kagome stammered.
"You know you are no match for her alone... though I do admire your bravery..." Inuyasha said as he started to advance on her with intent.
Not knowing what to do, she proceeded to back away.
"Inu...Inuyasha... we should be getting back to the others... we need a plan..."
"I have a plan of my own...it only involves...you and me..." he gestured from her to himself expressing those words.
"Wha what do you mean?"
"I'm here to finish what you started earlier, or did you really think that you'd get away like that?"
"Earlier? What did I..."
She never got to finish her sentence when she fell backwards over an exposed tree root. Her butt hit the hard earth with a thud. She grimaced in pain from the impact. A low rumble brought her out of her stupor. She looked up from her elbows. Creeping towards her on his hands and knees, grinning knowing he had finally caught her. He placed his hands by her head pinning her below him. He loomed over her shivering body. His face within inches of her own.
"To think, a miko of your standard...could be so easily trapped by a vicious...demon..."
"Oh bite me." Kagome said as she rolled her eyes.
Inuyasha smirked evilly.
"If you insist..."he bent his head and his fangs lightly grazed the side her neck where he was going to mark her as his.
Kagome trembled under the touch. A low gasp escaped her mouth.
"Wait…. wait...I didn't mean it literally... and we have to get back to the others, they'll be waiting for us."
"Your scent betrays you... You don't want to go back now do you?"
He pushed her to the ground. Pinning her beneath him, he bent and kissed her with a heat she had never felt before.
He molded his body to her.
"Oh... Inuyasha."
Taking that as a signal to continue, he deepened it further.
Knowing what he wanted, she opened her mouth allowing him to invade her. Taking the initiative, he grabbed her behind the knees and pulled her up and around him so she was straddling his hips. She grunted. She was now wide open to him. Her scent of arousal was driving him insane.. Breaking off the kiss she looked up at him.
"We should head back...we need to talk about this..."she implored him.
"Talk is not what I had in mind...I will not deny your pleasure...or mine...any longer." he spoke while tracing the shell of her ear with the tip of his tongue.
His words sent shivers down her spine. She looked deep into his eyes. Although they were not his normal color, she knew he cared deeply for her.
"Kagome...I want you as my mate." his tone was filled with a longing she had never heard before. The gentleness in his voice although demon caused Kagome to make her decision.
"Y..yes, Inuyasha...make me yours."
His tongue followed a trail from her ear to the main jugular of her neck. He nuzzled her pulse.
"Good... I wasn't really giving you a choice..."
A moan was her only reply.
"Mmmm... Your pulse gets me very excited..." he said as he ground his hips into her. His thick mass pressing against her thigh. She rocked her hips in reply, begging him for more. A small whimper escaped her to make the point known.
His claws traced from her thighs up her sides leaving little red streaks on her skin. They made it to her tank top and explored underneath. When his hands found her soft breasts he was puzzled by the new material he found on them. An agitated growl came from his throat as he lifted himself a bit off of her and flung her tank top off. She blushed at his heated gaze.
"What is this?" he said loudly startling her.
"Oh this? Let me take it off..." she giggled
Sitting up, Kagome unhooked her bra. She tossed it aside and pressed her now naked torso to his chest. He groaned and lowered them both back to the ground. Blushing she looked back up at him to gage his reaction when she notice his hair.
"Inuyasha... your hair's gone black!"
"Huh? What ya mean? "
"Look!" Kagome said as she grabbed fistfuls of his hair "What happened?"
Inuyasha looked at her hands and saw the black hair. He looked up to the moon and realized that it had begun.
"DAMN IT!"
He pounded his fists to either side of Kagome. Ticked, he stalked off and sat down by a tall tree. From there, he continued to sulk.
"Inuyasha what's wrong? You look... human?" she asked walking over to him.
"I am human. Damn it, of all nights. Maybe we should go back."
"Why should we ruin all our fun?"
"What do you mean? I can't mark you. I have no fangs. See?" Inuyasha opened his mouth to prove his point.
"So there are other ways to have fun. I maybe a virgin, but I can study. I can show you a thing or two."
Kagome grinned and slid the rest of her out fit off of her. Inuyasha's jaw dropped. He couldn't believe that she still wanted him.
"What's the matter, starting to like what you see?"
"From the moment I met you."
Kagome blushed from head to toe. Inuyasha grinned.
"Oh, so the blush does go all the way down."
"Oh, shut up... Hey Inuyasha?" she inquired as she grabbed his red kimono and draped it over her shoulders.
"Yeah?"
"Since you're human now that means you're not as fast as your demon side right?" she whispered leaning closer to Inuyasha.
"Yeah, what of it?" He replied looking up at her face.
"And your sense of smell is off?" she continued. Kagome rubbed her nose against his own. She ran her hands through his hair. She traced his ear with her fingertips only to slide them down. Slowly, she grabbed the lapel of his white under kimono.
"Ye... Yeah."
"So then..." She pulled his kimono the rest of the way off showing a very chiseled chest. She turned her face to him and placed a chaste kiss on his cheek. Smirking she stepped away to look at him.
"Catch me if you can!" She sped off into the forest red cloth flapping behind her. .
"What! Ka.. Kagome... Hey wait! Argh... Now you're in for it," he yelled taking chase.
"You can't catch me!" giggled Kagome as she ran back to the clearing.
Looking behind her, she checked how close he was to her. Panting, she stopped and glanced about her.
"I wonder where he went." she muttered to herself. She began to search for him when a pair of strong arms wrapped around her shoulders.
'Now I've caught you my naughty little pixie." Inuyasha chuckled into her ear sending shivers down her body. "Tonight, you are mine."
"Naughty pixie huh?" she laughed.
"That's right. And this demon wants his pixie to give him his reward." He said grabbing the ends of her barely conceal able kimono.
"And what kind of reward would this demon want?"
"This." With that said, he pulled her into a passionate kiss.
Fire burned, raging inside of her, threatening to consume her. His lips pressed harder demanding dominance from his woman. She gasped as she felt his tongue graze her over sensitive lips. This sound of pleasure allowed him to slip his tongue in her mouth to do battle with her tongue.
"Inuyasha, please..." She moaned, finally allowed breath.
"Please.. What.. Little pixie? Tell me your darkest fantasy." He whispered.
His hands traveling up around her stomach to slide open the red kimono. His hands untied the sash and slipped inside to cup her breast. At the slightest touch to her breast she shivered and if it weren't for Inuyasha holding her she would have fallen to the ground.
"My... My... You're so sensitive." he smiled.
He trailed his fingers from under her bosom to the tip of her nipple. He tweaked the tip, sending her nerves a flame; they traveled to her womanly core. Causing Kagome to go weak in the knees. He slowly slid both of them down to the ground. After laying Kagome under him, he made an assault to her neck, nipping, biting and licking long laps to sooth the ache caused by his human canines. But never taking his hand off her breast. He continued to attack her neck to travel down to the breast he was recently worshiping with his hand. He placed his mouth on the nipple and suckled strongly, causing little grunts and moans from his intended mate. He committed each moan and murmur to memory in order to please her later.
"Inuyasha ... I don't know about you but this isn't suppose to be your reward," panted Kagome
"Believe me, my love I'm quite enjoying myself." He said sitting back on his heels.
"I know, but I do have a reward in mind for you."
"Really?"
"Yes, but it requires you to sit down and me to be kneeling." she said
With out warning the necklace lit up and slammed Inuyasha backwards to the ground.
"What kind of reward is this!"
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry.. I forgot.. That wasn't it. I swear! " She giggled. "But it does help a little."
"What to you mean?" he huffed.
"Your real reward."
Kagome stood up and leaned over Inuyasha's lower region.
"Wha... What are you doing?"
"Your prize.."
Kagome untied the sash holding his hakama together. Her eyes widened on the idea of giving him this kind of pleasure. She slowly placed her hand on his erection through the material. Kagome began to feel the length and size of his member. He gasped at the soft gentle touches he was receiving. Kagome finally getting the courage to explore under the hakama she grasped his straining erection in her small hand. A loud growl emanated from deep inside his chest. His hips lifted slightly off the ground.
"Kagome what are you doing?" he asked half moaning, half whispering
"I'm giving you a…."
The fire burned brightly, warming the exhausted group from their venture. Rin was lost in thought as she watched Daisy frolic around Sesshoumaru.
What am I to him? He doesn't even glance my way anymore.
Rin, sick of the sight in front of her glanced at the other couples in the campsite. She had to smile at the monk's antics and Sango's temper. She turned her sight over to Kouga and Ayame to realize that the trip had taken their toll on both of them significantly. While looking around a small burst of light had gained her attention. She continued to stare at it until it dawned on her that it was the tetsusaiga.
Oh no, Inuyasha may need this...
Rin got up to pick up the sword. She started for the path, which Inuyasha and Kagome had followed earlier.
"Where do you think you are going?" asked Sesshoumaru.
"For a walk, this atmosphere is making me feel ill. I believe a walk will help." She lied.
"Fine then, Daisy go with Rin."
"Yes, milord."
"No! I do not want company on this walk. I've been alone on this entire trip and I want to be alone on my walk. Now good night LORD Sesshoumaru. "
"It is not safe for you to be alone, LADY Rin."
"You forget that your mate is miko or were you picturing someone else as your mate?"
Rin stormed out of the campsite leaving Sesshoumaru seething at her words. Daisy looked from the path to her Lord, unsure of what to do. Ayame sensing her discomfort grabbed her and held her close.
I will have to speak with Rin. This Sesshoumaru will not have that behavior.
Daisy watched the retreating form of her Lady. The scent Rin gave off sent a shudder down her spine. She quickly surmised what had peaked by.
From Ayame's arms she looked towards Sesshoumaru and saw him still looking after Rin's form as if he could still see her. Daisy witnessed the unthinkable. Sesshoumaru frowned and looked into the fire. His features were once again unreadable, masked behind a slate of marble.
Fed up, Daisy squeezed out of Ayame's arms and went to have a word with her Lord. Sesshoumaru didn't pay any attention to her. He was lost in thought as he stared into the flames. Daisy yipped his heel to bring his attention to her. She did, after all, knew how to get his best. Sesshoumaru's eyes moved before his head turned toward her.
"What."
The irritation was evident. Daisy didn't care
"Go after her."
"No."
Daisy's own irritation grew.
"Go to her my Lord Sessh. She needs you."
"This Sesshoumaru will not practice suicide."
"Go to..." Daisy was cut off by his curt words.
"Enough, this Sesshoumaru knows when he is not needed."
With that said he further distanced himself from the camp when Daisy's last words froze him.
"There are many things I have learned over the course of these long years. One of them being that I am your servant, your distant cousin to which your father had graciously invited me to join your home. You are mated Lord Sesshoumaru... and I shall as well and not to you. Your Lady needs you."
Without turning around she knew his expression. The emotions he let play for the shadows. He said nothing while transfixed to the spot.Daisy sent the arrow home with her wits about her. A part of her former past was self-evident.
"She loves you. She is hurting and you do nothing. You sicken me Sessh. I thought I knew you. I loved you as my master and Lord nothing more. She... loves you like no other."
"She is giving off the scent. I will not go to her."
"Then you are a coward.!" She yipped
"She is human!"
"She is a woman!"
"She is a miko!"
"She is your mate eternal!"
At that Sesshoumaru slacked his stance and turned to the puppy form of his former love.
"You can't expect me to go after her like your father did with your mother. He died two days later. Is that what you want Daisy? This Sesshoumaru dead? Isn't that why you came to live with us?"
"My parents were fools. My mother was insane. She murdered him when she was not in her right of mind. When upon realizing that her mate was dead and that she was the guilty party. She killed herself knowing that she could not live a life without him. In no way did she care about the child she bore. I was very lucky to have your father for a family member. He took me in without any hesitance. I am ashamed that I had treated Lady Izayoi the way I did. So in a way I feel that I am making up to Lord Toga and Lady Izayoi. I am taking care of his sons and their human mates. "
Daisy huffed and padded back over to the fire. She lay down near Ayame's feet.
Sesshoumaru was at a loss. He hated losing, but he knew when to concede to a battle. He straightened himself out and sat back down. He began looking down the path that Rin had taken.
I will not lose you... My Rin...
Sango and Miroku watched the exchange between puppy and Demon Lord. Grunts, growls and yips were heard. To them it seemed like an argument.
Miroku was in awe of the whole event. Sango tried to decipher as to what was being said. Miroku scratched his head and turned to Sango. Her eyes, he noticed were squinted and her lips were pressed in a thin line. She was concentrating on her skills as a demon hunter to find out what was going on between those two. Miroku moved closer to the dark haired vixen, she captivated him like no other. He strained his hearing to listen to her enchanting voice as she mumbled what she understood of the argument.
"Daisy is not happy with Rin? No.. She is happy with Rin. Sessh go to her? Oh... I give up!"
Sango stroked her temples to get rid of the headache that was forming. She did not notice how close Miroku had gotten to her until he poked.
"What information did you get?"
Sango jumped from her skin. She looked to the monk with wild surprised eyes. Miroku smirked.
"I've been watching them too and saw you wording something. Being a demon slayer, I thought you'd know more about what was going on than I would. So tell me what was that conversation all about?
Miroku gave her a solid genuine smile. In turn he received a frown from her. She put a hand on her forehead and leaned forward. She rested her elbows on her knees. Her eyes unfocused as she explained to him her worries.
"I didn't catch much Lord Monk. My skills have weakened. I need more training; I spend too much time in Kagome's era. In her world demons do not exist. I am weak." she spoke downhearted.
Miroku just eyed her for a moment. He decided the best course of action would be a direct one. He scooted closer to her. She didn't move so he took that as a sign to continue. He clasped her hand in his clothed right hand. He placed his forefinger under her chin to turn her face toward him. She opened her deep russet orbs only to get lost in the slumbers of his majestic eyes. Neither spoke for sometime. Miroku shattered the silence.
"Sango... from the past few days of knowing you. You are quite far from weak."
Neither moved, after a lapse of more silence he brought his whole hand to cup her chin. His thumb gently stroking her cheek. A solitary tear ran down her chin, as she pushed his hand away.
"You only knew me as a basket, you know nothing of me as a woman."
Miroku was unfazed. "I knew a very lovely, caring basket who despite being a demon slayer comforted a small fox demon. I also know that the woman sitting in front of me is the one and the same. You are remarkable Sango, do not let something from your past hinder your future."
Sango looked up to him once more in her own state of awe. She said nothing. He placed both his hands on her cheeks and in a blazon move, brought both their heads together. Their foreheads touching in the merest sense of intimacy.
"I would like to be part of that future."
"Miroku..."
"I know that I am not much now...wait for me Sango..."
"Yes. Yes, I would like that." She smiled into his hand. She blinked a couple of times as his other hand had disappeared from her face. She looked at Miroku more clearly. HE had a devious smile upon his lips as he said his next line.
"Unless you want me to unwrap my wind tunnel...my dear Sango..."
A loud slap woke Ayame from her quiet slumber.
"Pervert!" Sango hollered. She moved away from him blushing very red.
Miroku rubbed his blistering crimson cheek lovingly. Sango fumed, but still tingled at the emotions that he brought out in her.
Ayame scanned the scene before her. She let out an exasperated sigh. A male voice from near by brought her to full attention.
"What is it?" ask Kouga.
"Nothing."
"Liar."
"Shut up!"
"What you ungrateful..." Kouga growled.
"Calling someone you don't know a liar isn't nice." Ayame cut him off.
"Keh." Was Kouga's only response.
"Hmph...Leave me alone."
"Fine be that way."
Kouga started to get up to leave. Ayame reached put and grabbed his arm pulling him back down. Panic played on her face along with sadness.
"I'll tell you, just stay."
"Fine, so tell me." Kouga crossed his arms over his chest, closing his eyes waiting for her to continue. Ayame looked to him, then to her hands. She was at a loss where to start. Kouga grew annoyed with the on going silence.
"If you aren't really going to tell me, I'm going to sleep."
"Pfft...Jerk, can't even wait a minute...bet he's like that in bed." Ayame mumbled to herself.
"What did you say!"
Kouga shot from his spot. He hovered near her, face to face. Ayame got even closer to him.
"You heard me...I bet you can't even last a minute." she growled at him. Kouga growled right back at her. He pushed further until their noses touched.
"I can prove it to you..."
They just looked at each other. Ayame blinked a few times realizing what just happened. The position that they were in had just dawned on both of them. Kouga blinked as well, neither one moved.
Shippou came out of the woods after relieving himself. He looked at the scene before him. He of course heard it all from his vantage point. He walked over to the frozen pair.
"Would you two kiss already, some of us are trying to relax." he put his hands on his hips and walked away.
"Umm..."mumbled Kouga.
"This is awkward. Would you mind getting off me?"
"No, not until you tell me what is bothering you."
"I give up." She conceded.
Kouga had decided to get comfortable and placed his elbows on either side of her head. Ayame's eyes widen. She blushed realizing how close he had gotten to her face.
"So tell me."
As he spoke, his breath fanned across her cheek.
"W..well I was just observing the group and noticed that everyone is paired off. It reminded me of my pack. I was betrothed to another tribe. Before those planned had followed through, we, my family that is, were attacked."
"Attacked by who?"
"That aw..awful demon that captured me and transformed me."
"Wait...your pack, are they alright? Are they still looking for you?"
"No...They are all dead." She whispered as tears filled her eyes.
"Hey now don't cry." he said nuzzling her cheek.
"So what pack are you from?"
"Southern."
"S...s...Southern?"
"Yeah, why?" she asked.
"Who was going to be your mate?"
"Don't know. I all I knew was he was from the Eastern wolf tribe. Why?"
Kouga's eyes widened. He jumped off of Ayame and sat under a tree.
"What is the matter?"
"N...nothing."
"Now who is lying?" she said sitting up.
"Ayame, you shouldn't worry about having a pack. Naraku killed most of my pack. I vow to kill that demon and avenge my family and tribe. Ayame, just concentrate on living."
"Kouga..."'
I can't believe it. She was my intended mate.
"I'm getting new brother in law!" Rin sang as she headed back to camp.
"Well...in a way he was already my brother in law."
The sun began to rise behind her lighting her path back to camp. She was smiling and giggling to herself when suddenly a sharp pain shot from her hand to her heart.
"What was that?" she asked as she grabbed her hand and looked at her palm in contemplation. Rin stopped giggling as all these emotions washed over her. Anger, sadness, fear, and loss. Not knowing what it was she raced back to camp fearful she may have been cursed.
As she reached the campsite she found that everyone was asleep but Sesshoumaru. Cautiously she sat down by the fire her thoughts lost to her own daydreams.
Sesshoumaru's head picked up when the sound of twigs snapping and leaf crunching was heard over the snoring of the group. Taking a quick glance at Rin he quickly he turned his gaze to the fire.
How? This Sesshoumaru is confounded. Never had a human intrigued me so. If only Father was...no, I do not need him. He only cared for his youngest. I stopped needing him a long time ago. Perhaps staying near Rin and Inuyasha has softened my icy heart. After all, our hatred for each other had started with me. Maybe it is time to make amends.
The sun was rising in the east. A pounding heart could be heard in the quite forest. Inuyasha began to wake up as his demon blood poured back into his veins.
"Finally the sun is rising." muttered Inuyasha.
"Hmmnn, What is it Inuyasha?" asked Kagome as she rubbed her eyes
"It's morning." He grinned.
"Oh, okay wake me up in an hour and we'll head back to camp."
"Huh? Oh, no you don't. We're finishing this right now."
"Finishing wha.." She stopped when she suddenly found herself facing the sky.
He flipped me! Her mind hollered.
"Inuyasha what are you talking about?"
"Us making love."
Kagome blushed. She looked into his eyes and saw every emotion pass across face. She smiled and reached up to caress his face.
"I want to make you mine for eternity. So that nobody can take you from me."
"But Inuyasha, nobody can take me for you. I'm already yours to begin with and I will always be there."
Kagome pulled his face closer to hers and met his lips with her own.
His heart fluttered at the thought of spending the rest of his life with her.
She loves me.. She really loves me.
Author's Note
Lady Shard: "La, La, Laaaaaa!"
Lady Fiona: "You my friend, belong in an insane asylum."
Lady Shard: squeals, "I'm peeling my SKIN!"
Lady Fiona: "Yeah, yeah you have sunburn. Back to the story" whacks Lady Shard over the head with her notebook
Lady Shard runs for safety "You want me to finish the story!"
Lady Fiona: "I was typing it to begin with!" Till you took the keyboard!" >
Lady Shard: "Pink fish, purple monkey!"
Lady Fiona: bangs head repeatedly on computer desk.
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