Disclaimer: Yes again! We do not own Inuyasha!
So the Big question is! DID we kill off our star?
Is Inuyasha Dead?
What will Kagome and Rin do now?
How will Kagome handle being a widower so soon?
Read to find out!
"Inuyasha!" cried Rin as she struggled to free herself from Mitzu's grasp.
"Well, isn't that sweet. The pathetic half breed has somebody to love him." Chuckled Akito.
A loud growling could be heard from Sesshoumaru. The sky became black and thunderous.
"Let me through! You insignificant worms." Roared Sesshoumaru as he shoved Akito's gang aside, freeing Rin in the process. He had had enough. He took out his lightning whip and cut the priestess' head clear off. Angered at her threat to his family. (Seems to me he's turning in his father lol) Akito ran over to Mitzu fearful that he'd be next. All they could do was watched knowing that they have met their end.
He walked over to Kagome and Inuyasha. Kagome was holding Inuyasha close to her heart. She was sobbing her heart out, murmuring sweet nothings into his ear. Knowing that he didn't hear a word of it.
Sesshoumaru knelt down to them.
"Please Lady Kagome, let me take him." He said as kindly as he could (this is after all the coldhearted Sesshoumaru)
"No, He's not leaving my arms. I'm not giving him to anybody." She cried too distraught to know her surrounding or even to whom she was talking to.
"Woman, he will die if you do not trust me. Have I not gained a lick of trust during our adventures? Give him to me and he will be alright."
Kagome looked at him. For the first time since she's known him she saw worry in his eyes.
"Okay." She said reluctantly. She handed him to Sesshoumaru.
Sesshoumaru quickly laid him on the ground. He glanced around him and saw his mate and her friends in heated combat to protect Kagome, Inuyasha and himself. Sesshoumaru looked down at his brother and saw the gremlins of hell trying to suck out his human soul.
Idiots, even I know that Inuyasha's soul is too pure to go to hellSesshoumaru grabbed his sword and raised it above Inuyasha's head. As flashbacks had began to soar through his head.
"Please Sesshoumaru, take care of your little brother when I am gone." Asked Toga
"What do you mean father? Are you ill or something?"
"No, It's just that I worry that this little feud between you and him may last a long time. So promise me Sesshoumaru, with this sword you will protect Inuyasha." Said Toga as he gave Sesshoumaru his legendary Tensiaga.
Sesshoumaru shook his head to clear his mind and concentrate on the task at hand. He raised the sword high above his head. Bringing it forcefully down and across the gremlins.
Inuyasha coughed and heaved as life was brought back into his body. He looked up to see Sesshoumaru standing above him, sword resting in his hand. Inuyasha realized that he had used Tensiaga to save him.
"Come on runt, your mate is waiting for you." Sesshoumaru said as he picked Inuyasha up.
Inuyasha just nodded and grimaced in pain.
Sesshoumaru glanced around him to find that the battle had stopped. He also noticed that his mate was glowing.
What is going on?"I have had it with this village and it's disgusting men. You think that demons are bad? Well you've never seen an angry priestess before." Rin yelled.
"Rin, don't! They don't deserve punishment", countered Kagome
"You've got to be kidding me. Your own husband was killed and you're still protecting this village?"
"But he's alright now, your husband saved him."
"And where would we be if Sesshoumaru wasn't here? I guess this is where we are different from each other."
"Yes, Grandmother told us one time that you were the dark priestess and I was the white priestess. Like our family's yin yang. "
"Now get ready for my curse upon all you filthy peasants."
"Rin, just Akito's crew." yelled Kagome finally agreeing with her. "We're brought up better than that!"
"Fine have it your way." Muttered Rin.
Rin began to glow harder and brighter as she concentrated on her mystic energy. Rin's voice rang across the woods and the entire village square.
"Deities below grant me the ancient arts,
Break the seal of the Chinese Zodiac,
As I call them one by one,
Choose your vessel now,
Ram, Cow, Boar, Snake, Dog, Dragon, Rat, Horse, Cock, Tiger, Rabbit, Monkey,
Here are all the members…
"Now for you, Akito, since you have willingly hurt and use others you shall be cursed with the power of the god. But don't think this is anything special. You and your reincarnations shall be cursed to grow frail and die if the curse is not lifted.
Mitzu, for your unjustly actions I will double your punishment. Cursed with the spirit of the Cat. Forever, hating the Rat. You will also be cursed with a demon form, ugly and hated.
Maybe this will teach tolerance to a hate filled village." Rin ended the spell and turned on her heel and began to walk away to Kagome.
Kagome rolled her eyes at her sister putting her head in her hand. Rin looked perplexed.
"What?"
"You do know that you are the reason our cousins are cursed, right?"
Rin sweat dropped.
"I did it again, didn't I?"
"Yes, you did. Now it is up to me to help fix it."
Kagome walked over to a cowering Mitzu. He was rocking back and forth on his knees muttering under his breath.
"I didn't mean to…I was just doing what I was ordered…I don't want to be cursed…. I am soooo sorry…."
Kagome knelt down in front of him and placed a hand softly on his shoulder. He jumped back an inch and looked at her with a tear soaked face. His eyes were frightened and weary. She gave him her heart-warming smile. His fear left his face, but he was still apprehensive of her.
"Are you truly sorry for what you have done?"
"Yes! I'll never disrespect women again, no matter how much Akito wants me to."
"Alright, I'll help you. Though I can't remove the spell, I can alter it."
Man that sounded like Sleeping Beauty. She thought.
She pulled a string of black and white beads from her pocket and placed it on his left wrist. She chanted in a low sutra. The beads glowed then went dull. The others watched as she explained what the bracelet did and how to use it to Mitzu. Kagome patted his shoulder and walked over to Inuyasha.
Mitzu stood with new confidence. He turned and bowed to Kagome.
"Thank you Lady Kagome. I do not deserve such kindness. I am forever in your debt."
Kagome smiled at him and bowed in return. The group had to haul away Akito kicking and ranting back towards his house.
Kagome turned and addressed the group as a whole.
"C'mon guys. Let's head home to our era and rest."
Sango placed a hand on her arm. She turned to face her best friend.
"But Kagome, what about the jewel?"
"It will have to wait. The group is injured, we are out of supplies, and we need to plan for what is ahead."
"True. Agreed, we will head back to your era." They smiled at one another.
Kagome turned her attention back to Inuyasha who had fainted once again into unconsciousness. The panic and dread was building up inside of her as they walked to hopefully, somewhere safe.
Bluish-purple light descended upon the group as they reached the present era. Feelings of despair hung around the group as they climbed out of the well house. The distance barking they heard was getting louder and louder. Upon realizing whose bark it was, Rin's face grew into a huge smile.
"Shigure!" she bellowed. As the dog jumped into her arms, knocking her down. (Yes once again named after Shigure from fruits basket )
A big brown and black rottweiler mix had came rushing at her. He licked her face and whined to let her know he missed his master.
"Oh, Shigure! What a good baby. How are you little one? Yes, you're a cutie pie. Yes you are." Rin cooed at the mountain of dog.
Kagome rolled her eyes at Rin.
She never changes
Shigure sniffed and licked her all over her face. Getting to know her once again. Meanwhile sniffing, Shigure had finally taken notice of the others. He unfortunately spotted Sesshoumaru first. He got off a now flattened Rin and walked over to Sesshoumaru. He began jumping at his waist.
Now, Sesshoumaru was carrying Inuyasha and had no tolerance for dumb dogs. He growled once, and immediately Shigure jumped off.
"Damn dogs, they need to learn their place in the world…" he muttered.
"Shigure! Where are you?" a voice called from the direction the dog had run.
"Mom…" whispered Kagome
Kagome eyes filled with tears as she ran straight for the voice.
"Mom… He's… I'm not sure… Oh, mom what can I do…" she sobbed loudly into her mothers arms.
"Kagome… dear whatever is the matter? And who are your friends?" she asked while trying to console her child.
"Well, mom it's like this… We all met on our journey to grandma's house, got hitched and battled with a village and now are in desperate need of help." Replied Rin simply
"I see… Wait, did you just say got hitched?"
"Uh... Yeah, you see this tall muscular looking stranger here is my husband, Sesshoumaru and the man he's holding that's unconscious is Kagome's husband, Inuyasha. And you know Sango? Well here's she is but not in basket form."
"Uh huh. And the others?"
"Well, this striking young man is Miroku, he's a Buddhist monk. On his back is Shippou, a kitsune. And these two wonderful wolf demons are Kouga and Ayame. And this is Daisy, Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha's cousin."
"Well, please to meet all of you. Kagome, dear calm down, we'll get Inuyasha into the spare room and heal him from there."
"Okay mom." Said Kagome. She put faith in her mother's words.
The entire group walked behind Mrs. Hiragashi and into the house. (Has anybody ever figured out her first name?)
"Sesshoumaru? Will you please follow Rin upstairs to Kagome's room? Place him on the bed there and wait for me to arrive."
"Okay mom. " replied Rin answering for him. She was glad to be home no matter the circumstances.
Everyone went his or her separate ways. Kagome, Sesshoumaru, Rin, and Sango went upstairs to the guest room. Meanwhile Miroku, Ayame, and Kouga stayed behind in the living room. They were too amazed by the small magic box in the room that Mrs. Hiragashi had put on earlier.
"Jeez, all that over a radio." Giggled Rin
Rin was very solemn as she led Sesshoumaru to Kagome's room. Worry was etched on everyone's face. She opened the door and allowed Sesshoumaru to enter. From the door Rin instructed him to put the unconscious, now human, Inuyasha on the bed. After doing so, Rin left him in Sango's care. She softly closed the door and led her mate back downstairs to see to her remaining guests and her sister.
When she got back downstairs she showed Sesshoumaru to a chair and tried to smile to her new friends.
"Everything is going to be fine. Sango is good with medicine. Once Mom is done comforting Kagome she will go to see him. She is after all a powerful priestess." Rin said with pride. They all nodded in unison.
"I'll go make us some tea. Make yourselves comfortable." Rin left to enter the kitchen.
Kagome was sitting at the kitchen table wiping her eyes with a tissue when Rin entered. Their mother was already pouring the tea into a pot. Rin went to sit by her sister. Kagome leaned on her shoulder. Rin patted her back.
"Don't worry Kagome. Sango is watching him up in your room. The others are in the living room."
"Thanks Rin." Kagome gave her a half smile.
"No problem. Everything will be smooth sailing from here on out. After all, what else could go wrong?"
They both smiled at that, when their mother gave a nervous cough. They both turned to look at her.
"I invited Hojo and Kohaku over for dinner. I hope that doesn't interfere with your plans?" As she walked out of the kitchen.
Kagome and Rin sweat dropped. The older priestess put the tea and some cups onto a tray and brought it into the next room. Kagome put her head in her hands. Rin frowned and let out a loud sigh. Feeling a bit frustrated, Kagome stood up and began to pace in front of the table.
"Great. How will we explain not only Hojo and Kohaku to our mates, but vice versa? This is a disaster."
"Not really Kagome. This will workout. We do after all need supplies. We don't have any male clothes for Sess or Inuyasha, not to mention Kouga and Miroku. I'll go call Kohaku before they get here. He may have some stuff we could use so we could go do some shopping."
"Yeah, that would be a great idea. I'm going to go check up on Inuyasha. Oh, by the way, I told Mom about your curse. She's going to talk to you about it before we leave." Kagome smirked at her younger sibling before leaving to go check on Inuyasha. Rin groaned and banged her head on the table
"Oh man…she is going to totally ream me a new one for that…"
Time flew by as Rin showed the group her home and all the gadgets in it. Ayame was fascinated with the bathtub. Rin set her up with a bubble bath and had set out to show Kouga and Miroku the magic of the TV. Sesshoumaru watched over his brother as Kagome helped her mother prepare for dinner.
A knock sounded on the back door. Kagome answered and was soon embraced in a big bear hug by Kohaku. Hojo was all smiles following right behind him. Each had a bag full of old clothes.
"Gome-Chan! It's so good to see you again. Heard about your friend's predicament with clothing. We were more then happy to help our fellow band mates in need." Kohaku exclaimed, hugging her tighter.
Rin hearing the commotion came into the kitchen. A huge grin spread across her face. She went barreling towards Kohaku as soon as he let Kagome go. Hojo was gentler in handling Kagome. Kohaku and Rin were cheek to cheek, giggling.
"Haku-Chan! I am so happy to see you! Did you bring the things I asked for?"
Kohaku put her down and held her hand as he brought her over to the bag he brought. Hojo did the same with Kagome. They went through the clothing and picked out what would fit each of their companions. Soon after, their mother called dinner was ready. Rin went and gathered the group as Kagome prepared her band mates.
"Now these people aren't like any others you have met before. Well…you'll just have to wait and see." Kagome sighed stroking her hand through her hair.
"No problem Kagome. If they are friends of yours then they are friends of ours." Hojo beamed at her.
"Yeah, not like you went and married one of them." Kohaku poked her ribs in jesting. Kagome's eye twitched.
"Heh…heh...yeah…anyways, let's go eat."
All three walked through the doors leading into the dining area. Hojo's and Kohaku's mouths fell open at which they saw sitting at the table. Sesshoumaru was sitting at the head of the table with Rin on his left side. Across from her sat Kouga, on his right was sitting Ayame. On her right sat Sango across from her sat Miroku. Upon seeing the new company Miroku moved down a seat to sit next to Rin. Kohaku sat next to him. Hojo sat next to Kohaku with Kagome right beside him.
Kagome introduced each person in turn. The two new boys smiled and greeted them kindly. Kohaku winked at Ayame from across his seat brining a nice blush to her cheeks as she was introduced to him. When he was introduced to Miroku, he lightly squeezed his knee with a devilish wink. Miroku sweat dropped. Kagome and Rin tried not to laugh.
"We are very honored to meet each of you. We hope we get the chance to know you as well as Kagome and Rin." Hojo smiled to them all.
The older priestess brought in the food and began to serve each of them. They all shared small talk with the two new males. Miroku was strangely silent through out the meal. Rin looked down to see what was the matter. She suppressed another laugh at what she saw. Sesshoumaru raised an eyebrow to her behavior. She waved him away and went back to eating her meal. He inwardly growled at her.
'Thank you very much, Mrs. Hiragashi. The meal was exquisite as always." Kohaku stood to give her his praise. Hojo also stood and both bowed to her letting her know they were done. They both headed into the living room area hand in hand.
Miroku looked relieved, letting out a loud sigh. Sango hid a smile behind her hand. All the rest stood and excused themselves from the table to go their separate ways. Rin helped her mother clear the table. Sesshoumaru and Kagome went upstairs to tend to Inuyasha. Ayame went outside on the porch to get some fresh air. Kouga secretly followed her.
In the kitchen Daisy was eating out of a dish next to her was Shigure eating out of his bowl on the floor. After she was done she went into the living room to check out the new comers. They had pleasant scents. She walked up to Kohaku and Hojo remembering the talk she had with her Lord before coming hear. She wasn't allowed to talk while in dog form. So, to get her point across, she barked and panted like she saw Shigure do. To her pleasure the males responded. The smaller mousy looking one took to her right away.
"Oh my Gosh! What an adorable little puppy!" Hojo hugged her close to his chest and petted her. She licked his face to let him know she approved the gesture.
Kohaku ruffled his hair. He smiled down at them both. He petted Daisy softly and cooed into Hojo's ear.
"Maybe I'll get you one for Christmas." He licked the other man's outer ear before nibbling on his lower lobe. Hojo purred as he blushed from his neck to forehead.
"Oh Haku-Kun! You are the best ever!" He turned and kissed Kohaku right on the lips with as much passion he could muster. He returned the kiss.
From the other side of the room Miroku watched this in wonder. He was sweat dropping by the time Rin entered the room. She watched the two men on her couch with indifference. Miroku snapped to his senses as she was passing him. He grabbed her arm and pulled her into the shadows where he was. She yelped at the sudden change in direction. The men on her sofa didn't show any signs of caring. Daisy sat in Hojo's lap with a grin on her face knowing that they were in bliss and she chose not to interrupt them. Her tongue was hanging out the side of her mouth as she waited for more attention to be lavished on her.
Rin turned towards the person who had grabbed her. She relaxed after seeing it was Miroku, but only slightly.
"What is it Miroku? I want to take a bath before bed."
"I must ask. Why are two obviously male companions…. doing that"
Rin shrugged her shoulders. "They are because they are together. They don't have gay couples in your era?"
"Well, yes we do. They are very happy, but happiness doesn't cause them to do this in public." He pointed to the male couple. Rin shook her head suppressing a laugh.
"No, no, they are a 'gay' couple. They are together, like Inuyasha and Kagome are. They just can't marry." Rin waited for the news to settle in hoping he would catch her meaning. He looked even more puzzled.
Rin broke out laughing. She clutched her sides and doubled over. This further sent Miroku over the edge. Kohaku was listening in on them. He was enjoying the show he was putting on for the new comer. Hojo went back to petting Daisy happily as Kohaku went over to them. He stepped around Rin. He dawned his most seductive grin and glided up to Miroku.
"What it means my dear Miroku is…", he licked the tip of Miroku's nose for a pause hen continued, " Is that I prefer to be with men then women. Though I do like being with both."
"I see…." Miroku took a step back. "Well, to each his own. I'm going to find Sango-san and see if I can help her with anything" He took off up the stairs to do just that.
Rin wiped her eyes. She looked at Kohaku who was smiling ear to ear. She shook her head and sighed.
"You enjoy playing with them don't you?"
"Of course. You enjoyed it when I played with you to remember?" He smiled even wider.
"Yeah for the few months we went out." She poked him in his ribs playfully.
"Yeah…those were some good times. Well, there is one more person I would like to play with right now, and SHE is outside."
"Careful Kohaku. These aren't our ordinary people. Ayame may look sweet, and Kouga is very protective."
"Yes I know Rin-Chan. I'm just going to go play matchmaker is all. I have my man. It seems those two just need a fairy godmother." he winked at her.
Rin smiled and pushed him in that direction. He went quietly as he could outside.
Ayame stood against the rail of the porch. She looked out into the vast yard of flowers. She looked down at herself and cursed Rin for talking her into wearing her type of clothing. She had explained that it be crucial for her to get used to them for a time being. Where they were going on the morrow, her original clothing wouldn't be suitable.
If only Kouga-kun had noticed me…he seems to still be pining for Kagome-san.
Ayame sighed audibly. She wore a spaghetti strap sundress. The white and yellow flower print brought out the green in her eyes. On her feet were white and yellow sandals. Her hair was up in one single ponytail instead of two. The sides of her face were framed with wispy tendrils of hair. The wind blew. Her red locks to caressed her back gently. Her dress blew about her making her a vision of deadly pureness.
Kouga watched from the safety of the roof. The way the wind blew kept his scent from her. He watched her. Intoxicated with the sight. Jasmine and peaches assaulted his senses. The new scent she gave off was enough to send him into a frenzy. He tried to keep his intentions from her and himself.
No! I want Kagome to be my woman! But Ayame looks so good in that garment…her scent is so…so…Argh! I can't be doing this! I want Kagome, but she has Inuyasha now. Ayame isn't mated. Maybe I could…wait…what is that scent….
Kouga sniffed the air a couple of times. He growled at who it was.
What could he want with my Ayame!
He inched closer to the edge of the roof to get a better vantage point. He wanted to be ready incase he needed to strike at the intruder, or just to get some of the frustration out that he was feeling.
Kohaku watched Ayame from the doorway. Some of the same feelings raced through his mind. They were easily dismissed though remembering his intent in the first place. He smiled at her. She still wasn't paying any attention, lost in her own thoughts.
That guy is very stupid for not making a move on her sooner. I should write a song about it later. Should go over very well with Kagome and Rin. Oh well, time to do business.
He stepped away from the frame and approached her making his presence known. Ayame turned around at hearing his loud steps. He smiled at her like he did at dinner. It brought the same blush to her cheeks as before.
Oh this isn't going to be easy…Hojo is soooo going to get mauled when we get home, and I have to buy him that puppy.
Kohaku sighed. He looked into her emerald depths. He sighed again. Ayame was getting a little perturbed. She put her hands on her hips waiting for him to actually say something. Not just smile. He just kept on smiling at her. Growing uneasy she turned away from him. She stared off into the distance back to the flowers once more.
Kohaku broke from his spell. He shook his head.
Now I can see why he is having a hard time approaching her. Her gaze is enough to stop any man's heart.
He walked up to stand beside her and looked out to where she was. His expression softened. They watched as a stronger breeze blew across the field. He caught one of the blossoms. He held the flower to his nose and inhaled deeply. Without thinking, he leaned over and sniffed her hair, memorizing her scent. Ayame visibly shivered at the attention he was lavishing on her.
Kouga growled. His anger and jealousy was reaching a whole new peak the more he watched. He turned his back on them. He willed his emotions under control. He didn't turn back around. He did, however, still listen to every word they spoke, every breath of air they took, for any further signs he didn't like.
Ayame looked at the one Kagome said was Kohaku. Her eyes traveled all over him. She took every detail to heart. His richly chocolate hair was pulled back in a low ponytail. His bangs were unruly. It gave him a rugged look. His eyes were deep ruddy pools. She could have gotten lost within them trying to find their bottom. His skin was the palest alabaster, unblemished. Kohaku's lips were thin and strong. They demanded much, but gave so little.
Her eyes traveled further south in her investigation. The shirt as Rin had explained, was a tank top. It was forest green that clung to his every muscle. He wasn't one to be lazy. He moved with a feline grace, but held the body of a boar. Further her eyes went, the wetter her mouth got. She had to keep from panting. His scent nearly knocked her to her knees. She inhaled deeply to memorize it. A forest after a thunderstorm was how it was put in her mind. It was heavy and musky. There was only one other scent to her that was that riveting.
Kouga. The thought of him brought her back to her original musings. She shook her head to rid them for the moment. She continued with her inspection. She got to what was called jeans. They hugged his hips nicely. The legs flared out the further down they went. His pants covered his feet. He had a multitude of chains looped from his left and right belt loops. When she was done, she met his gaze. He was staring at her with a smirk that told her that he approved her once over. He moved even closer to her.
He leaned forward. His breath graced her cheeks bringing them to flourish a brilliant red of desire. His eyelids fell. With a drunken gaze of passion he placed a chaste kiss on her cheek. He placed the blossom in the path of their eyes to emphasize a point.
"This flower pales next to such beauty as yours. Anyone that does not see that…does not deserve such as you…. my dear…Ayame…"
She was at a loss for words. Her eyes closed as her lips came together on their own. Not passing up the opportunity for a kiss, he bent to meet her half way.
Before the kiss ever happened. A whirlwind happened past them. Kohaku opened his eyes and she was gone. Unalarmed he smiled to himself.
Well, that takes care of that. He better treat her right. I may take her up on that kiss one of these days.
Shrugging his shoulders, he walked into the house once more. Heading to the living room where Hojo was watching TV and petting the little white dog. He smiled at them.
I couldn't leave him if I wanted to. It was a nice thought though.
Kohaku walked over and sat down next to the pair and pulled Hojo into his embrace kissing him firmly. Hojo beamed at him after the kiss ended. A knowing look passed between them unsaid. They petted Daisy as they both watched the program on the TV.
An:
Lady Fiona: Did you know that is in our reviews?
Lady Shard: Yeah I knew that it's like twenty or something right?
Lady Fiona: Yeah something like that. Now I just wish readers from Adult would catch up to them in reviews.
Lady Shard: I know seems like your making it a contest to me.
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Inuyasha: Will you two shut up about reviews already you know they hate it. You killed me off in my own story!
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