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Chapter Six. Tetsuka and the Passing of the Power
"For goodness' sake, Sesshoumaru. Sit still so I can help you."
"My wound shall heal by itself."
"I'd feel better if you let me treat it, seeing as I inflicted it." He snorted. She gave a single nod, and removed his armor. (A/N: Get your minds out of the gutter. That is, if they were in the gutter, if they weren't, forget I said anything. Shutting up.) He winced slightly, which was almost undetectable on his features, as she pressed her hand to his shoulder. It drained her slightly, healing it, and she realized how deeply she had actually pierced. She wrenched her hand away as her energy began the process of purification. She gasped slightly, and sighed as her aura calmed. He frowned. Her miko powers had healed him faster than he, himself. Perhaps that she had wounded him had something to do with it. That she had insisted upon helping him was strange enough.
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Inuyasha ate the rice reluctantly. "It's not bad," he mumbled stiffly. Kiseki huffed offensively. "Maybe I'll take that as a compliment and save myself some arguing."
"Feh."
"Did you know that that is the most annoying thing you have ever said?"
"Keh."
"That comes in second."
"Kagome thought so." Kiseki scowled. "Kagome sounds like a wonderful person and all, but you said yourself, she's dead, and you chose a bitch who almost killed you. Get over it and be thankful you survived." He dropped his chopsticks in surprise. He had never met anyone –save, perhaps, Kagome- who would've said something like that. Kagome never would've said that…she would've said it, but not like that. Kiseki immediately froze. "Oh, Inuyasha…I'm sorry. I didn't mean it like that."
"Feh. You're probably right, anyway. I'm not known for making good decisions or moving on." Kiseki blinked. That was most likely the most honest thing he'd ever said about himself. "Well, wench, the food was good. But I really do have to go."
"Where are you going?"
"There's a jewel with my name on it and I've got to get it."
"Allow me to accompany you." He stared at her. "Huh?"
"Please? Let me come with you."
"Why in all the hells would you want to do that?"
"Because…I don't know. I just do."
"Keh. Whatever." He turned around and began to leave. He noticed that she was following. Why did everyone always think that whenever he said 'keh' , 'feh', or 'whatever', that he meant yes? Stupid wench.
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"Come, miko. I am healed. We will practice once more." Kagome rolled her eyes. "You know, you are so single-minded…" He glared at her sharply, and she scowled. "Fine." She was now determined to beat him again, just for that.
She swung Awaiseikou, and he dodged it easily. She sighed. Had the last time been a mere fluke? She studied his movement carefully, giving half-hearted swings of her katana as she did so, while she concocted a strategy. She bit her lip. What she was going to do had a ninety percent chance of failing miserably. Oh, well. She concentrated, funneling her miko energy into the sword, and aimed it to where he was standing. She knew that he would move about three feet to the left, judging by his past movements, and she switched directions at the last minute, letting it fly straight out from her hand, still glowing with miko energy, and clash against his armor. It had been supposed to pierce it…she'd failed. She had to retrieve her sword. She dashed forward and grasped the handle, only to find herself pinned against a tree. She frowned. "You win." He nodded. "If you had been fighting against me, or anyone, in a serious battle, you would be dead by now. Interesting strategy, but it was not very effective, obviously. You are, unfortunately, better at cards, and I can beat you at that, too." She fumed. "I'll get you next time. Speaking of which…"
He nodded, backed off, and allowed her to try again. He drew Toukijin, and she Awaiseikou. She immediately slashed her blade against his, causing the two swords' forces to collide. Sparks of energy sprayed around them as she dragged her blade against Toukijin. She frowned. There had to be something else she could do with Awaiseikou if it was so accepting of her aura and energy. A tiny voice in her head whispered to her; a voice she had never heard before and could not connect with anyone she had ever met, telling her what to do. She smiled in determination. It was worth a try. She focused all of her miko energy into the katana, and muttered the words that she'd heard in her mind. Sparks of fiery, glowing light surrounded Sesshoumaru in a sort of electrified barrier, making it impossible for him to move. Her eyes widened in surprise as his armor seemed to disintegrate in the power of the barrier, and she sliced the golden wall with Awaiseikou and caught him in the shoulder with her blade. She barely realized that she had won. Her hands shook, and she collapsed to the ground from her over-exertion in using her powers. Sesshoumaru was at her side, trying to heal his own pain. She gasped. "Here." Without letting him say a word, she laid her hand on his injury, and it was healed. "You stupid wench," he muttered. "Haven't you used enough of your energy?" She smiled half-heartedly. "That was…amazing. I don't think I'll be doing that again right away, though. That takes a lot of energy." She was too tired to protest as Sesshoumaru picked her up and carried her (A/N: bridal style all the way…Yay!) to the castle.
He laid her on the bed, and she almost immediately fell asleep. He was worried. She looked so exhausted.
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Kagome was immersed in blackness. Suddenly, a form with a golden aura emerged from the shadows. She squinted to see it, them, or whatever it was. As it cam closer, she discovered that it was a lady. The woman smiled warmly, as though she had known Kagome forever. "Who are you?" Kagome demanded shakily. "I am Tetsuka, a miko who lived many, many years before you. I have deemed you worthy of inheriting my power, powers which no miko has possessed since myself." Kagome stared up at her. "Why am I worthy?" Tetsuka laughed softly. "You are worthy because you are pure. You are innocent, and you do not hesitate to help others, no matter what race, no matter what they are. You are understanding. Also, you have felt pain, and you are able to relate to those who also, have felt such pain. You underestimate yourself, and thus, are underestimated. No longer." Kagome frowned in confusion. "Was there no other like that?"
"There were one or two, but they had not the strength to endure. You have this."
"But, I…"
"Hush." She brought forth a bracelet of the purest silver, purer than any ever found by anyone, and slipped it over Kagome's wrist. The bracelet glowed for a moment, then slowly absorbed itself into Kagome's skin. Kagome winced slightly, and Tetsuka smiled. "You do not know how to use your power, but I will teach you. As you learn, your body will become used to the pressure. You will be able to speak with me in your sleep, if you wish it, or if I speak to you in your waking hours. Awaken, now. Lord Sesshoumaru is growing concerned, and you have sufficiently rested."
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Kagome sat up quickly, breathing heavily. "Sesshoumaru?" He nodded, trying to veil the relief in his eyes. She smiled, and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Thank you." He looked surprised as she kissed him softly, and he found it difficult to resist her. She was intoxicating, forcing feelings on him that he didn't want to understand, feelings that he wasn't sure he wanted at all. She sat back on the bed and smiled. "Do you want to go back to practicing now?"
"No. You need rest."
"I feel rested!"
"Nevertheless, we will wait. Perhaps two days from now." She groaned in frustration. How was she supposed to use her 'new power' if she couldn't practice?
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"Would Kagome-neesan like to play with Rin in her room?"
"Your room or mine?" Kagome giggled. Rin grinned. "Kagome's room, silly neesan! Sesshoumaru-sama says that Kagome-neesan needs her rest. Can you play 'fish' with Rin?" Kagome smiled, and brought out her cards. "Sure, Rin. I think we can play Fish.
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"Does Kagome have a four?"
"You mean, 'do you have a four'?"
"Yes….that is why Rin asked Kagome." Kagome frowned. "What I mean is, you shouldn't say, 'does Kagome have a four'. You say, 'do you have a four?'."
"Oh. Do you have a four?"
"Yes, Rin. I have a four." Rin happily matched up the pair. "Does Kagome- Rin means…do you have a six?" Kagome sighed, smiling. "Yes, Rin. I have a six." Rin grinned happily. "Go Fish!"
"Huh? You don't say that until I get something wrong."
"Rin knows that! Rin likes saying it. Go Fish, go fish, go fish, fish!"
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LB: No cliffy. Phalon22 asked me to write a kiss, so I included a small one. There will be more later, oh, impatient ones. (lols) No killing me! Next chapter shall be very interesting, and hopefully longer.
Sesnaru: Thank you for reviewing! Inu will get his pairing…if you have not guessed it already…muahaha! And no it isn't Kikyou. Kikyou can go to hell. (The seventh hell, mind you!) If you didn't get that, don't ask.
WhiteWillowBoulevard: Yay! I love your story too!
Julie: Hey Julie! Thanks for reading, and I hope you keep doing so! Take my advice and try watching Inuyasha. They've restarted the series on TV, so it is fairly near the beginning. I think that they just met Shippou a couple of nights ago.
Phalon: I'm pretty sure I already replied to this, but I'm too lazy to look, so whatever. Do not worry…there will be kisses after (and maybe in) the seventh chappie.
Red Skyies: Somebody's hyper…:P (cries) Don't I get enough by Evilpottedplant?
Kitsune'sangelofflames: Why, yes I did:P
