Hey thanks for being patient you guys and here we go with my last chapter on Alligiance. Truly it ran well, though I am miserable the fun has to end. But hey I've got tons of ideas for fics and I can't let my viewers down. Oh and I request that some one please, please read my story Four Tarnished Souls and tell me why it isn't all that intriguing.
Sesshoumaru stood over the demon that had attacked. His gaze wandered over its mutilated body and he wondered how it could have fallen so easily when it had seemed so powerful. He believed that the beast could have put up quite a fight but yet with a single blow it simply became a heap of flesh. The battle seemed staged and false play was written all over it. His amber eyes narrowed while he looked upon the rotting skin. "I have now witnessed the actor's performance but where is the play write?" Quietly he opened files of enemies mentally and wondered who would have the power to do this sort of thing but none came to mind, not even Naraku's. Maybe some demons were conspiring together against his allies and house or simply trying to asses his son's abilities.
"Hey Inuyasha is Kikyo alright?" The demon lord turned slightly in order to watch the miko from the corner of his eyes as she conversed with his half brother. The boy seemed troubled and with a small sigh shrugged his shoulders. Kagome had spoke in a hushed tone and the hanyou hadn't said anything in return, only used a gesture, which must have meant the priestess was no longer awake. Humans and half-breeds, they were always so careful around those that were in pain or that they cared for if they slept. His eyes cast toward the demon slayer, monk and others who had been almost killed. Akin, he noticed, stood against the wall with Rin tending his wounds, jabbering about the fight and how afraid she had been. Other lords stood or sat also speaking of the battle. Later he would call a meeting, but only when the others had awoken and were of properly sound minds to speak.
Sesshoumaru turned and then watched as his brother's face remained in a very hurt and worried position. The demon lord silently scoffed at his weakness toward this human female. Surely he would never be as weak as the lad and thanked Kami that he was more like his mother rather than father or otherwise he may have been enough of a fool to fall for the younger miko who sat contemplating the situation. His eyes narrowed once again as he scanned her features. He wasn't attracted to her in the least was he? She was certainly intriguing and better than most but could he find her so lovely? With a huff of denial and disbelief he turned from her to once again look over the body.
"May I be of service?" His son stood over Inuyasha and his chosen mate watching the pair with slight intrigue. Hopefulness sparked his eyes which reminded Sesshoumaru of his mother. The hanyou looked over him wearily and obviously was unsure to trust him. "Please if I may, I only desire to assist."
Kagome's radiant smile broke through the emptiness and spoke cheerily in a quiet manner. "Sure you can. What's your name because I sort of forgot to ask?" He almost smiled at her blush over her lapse of manner.
"I have no name." There was a small silence that filled the room. Kagome was slightly shocked but tried not to seem that way for fear of upsetting the lad. "I see it is odd to you but my father did not think I needed one and nor did I." Her expression softened along with her eyes causing something inside of him to stir, to awaken. He hadn't felt it ever and couldn't comprehend this new emotion.
"Would you like a name now?" Sesshoumaru heard his son gasp in shock, even though the sound was barely audible. Kagome, he supposed had seen his chest rise and not fall for a brief moment and so, began giggling. The melody calmed his frazzled nerves without himself knowing of its effects and so his tense shoulders relaxed and the slight headache disappeared.
"I suppose if it is alright with my father." The boy looked over his shoulder and found that his parent was not looking toward him and had decided that maybe it wasn't such a good idea to say such a thing. The human in his soul awakened an emotion he knew well, depression. Really he wouldn't have minded a name, it would have been nice. Something to call himself by would have been interesting and for maybe a moment in time he could be known as something other than hanyou or brat or even motherless child. But it was so terribly unlikely and so he thanked her kindly. "Arigato Kagome-sama yet I fear it is simply not allowed."
Once again silence…and then there was hope.
"You may if you wish to do so little miko." Kagome turned her bright blue eyes toward the demon's form and though he held his back to her he could feel the shock, excitement and gratefulness within her aura. Sesshoumaru knew she was smiling at him and it made him feel strange to know that happiness was directed toward him. The oddness in his emotions was something he could not describe or recognize but was unsure if he truly desired to know. So he simply did not dawdle on the matter.
"Thank you Sesshoumaru-sama," Though he still stood facing the opposite direction she bowed in respect. He made a small sound, like hn, which was his version she supposed of Inuyasha's keh. Another giggle erupted from her as she saw his son's face. The boy looked absolutely shocked and seemed barely able to breathe.
It took a moment for him to focus into the real world once again but immediately reacted once his mind focused on what had happened. "Arigato my…" Silence over came the room as he mulled over what word to use. Should he call him Lord or father? Did he even deserve to say that he was related at all in the first place? "Thank you my Lord." His tone held the slightest hint of sadness but the western ruler ignored it. This was none of his concern honestly. If his son held depression he'd simply need to get over it.
Kagome watched the scene with softening eyes. Her heart really went out to this boy because of the fact that one, he had no mother, two, his father despised him and three, because he was so lonely. It seemed so unbearable in her perspective. If the last of her family, especially parent, hated her she wouldn't be able to handle the pain. Instinctively she touched the young man's scarred hand. His eyes met hers instantly, slight shock and disbelief ran through them. "Why would she want to touch me, a disgusting half breed?"
And then there was that smile, a smile that seemed so achingly familiar and yet so alien, but none the less it captured his heart and any air left in his lungs froze. There was warmth pooling inside of him, and a fluttery feeling came over his stomach. Her touch felt so comforting and once again he could swear that he had felt it before. His eyes couldn't leave her own. Their depths attracting him and drowning his heart, mind and soul in something he never wanted to leave. This kindness, he could remember experiencing it but not so, yet either way he rather enjoyed the happiness it gave him. Hm, yet another word that was known and yet not. Strange how she made him feel certain things he had never known before, no?
"What do you want your name to be?" Kagome kept hold of his hand, the smile never leaving her countenance. Inuyasha had watched closely the entire time but remained silent. It was always best to let the miko work her magic even if he was an overprotective…friend.
"I honestly don't know what my name should be. I have not heard of many names." The smile seemed to slide away and the happy glitter within the blue irises began to dim. That was what he had meant to achieve. Thinking quickly he spoke. "But I would very much like for you to give a name, if you do not mind."
Happy and relieved he watched her face light up once again. "Okay well how about…?" She quieted and seemed to begin thinking hard. "Oh! I know! I've always loved this name ever since I was little; Shun Han." His face changed slightly, seeming to think it over. His eyes gave deep concentration.
"Shun Han, Shun Han…" He repeated for a few moments, letting the words role off of his tongue. "I think I shall enjoy it." Kagome sighed with relief. She was happy that he finally had something to be called by and obviously he was satisfied as well.
"Well Shun Han how do you think you can help?" He smiled at her for a moment before looking to the hanyou beside her.
"I am of ability to heal beings and so I wish to take her injuries from her body, if you do not mind Inuyasha." It seemed hard for him to say anything. It was easily seen that Inuyasha did not trust him but he was worried over Kikyo. So what should he do? She could very well die from her weakened state if no aid was given but this boy-was he trust worthy? Inuyasha nodded slowly, still unsure.
Sensing his unease Shun Han bent down with careful slowness, not desiring to seem as some sort of threat. Still the hanyou became even wearier as he traveled toward the priestess. Kagome watched the two, hoping that nothing would cause some sort of fight between them. Just as the half breed boy was to touch Kikyo Inuyasha clamped and tightened his fingers about his wrists. "Don't you hurt her."
Shun Han clearly heard the threat within his voice and smiled. "She saved me from ever lasting loneliness and so I wouldn't dare harm my savior." The fingers laced over his arm slowly loosened until finally they released all together. The distrust subsided slightly but like the ocean's tide which forever caress the bank it still remained. Shun Han's eyes then returned to the black haired priestess.
The half dog demon touched her face and her stomach with his only his fingertips, seemingly afraid that she would shatter if he were not careful. Kikyo tensed for a moment underneath his touch for it was not familiar. But as he began to concentrate his abilities into his hands and the demon barely left she relaxed. The human that desired to heal was beginning to overtake the demonic side of him which desired to slay in order for the process to begin. His beast would easily get in the way of his desire to aid.
His body, along with her own began to glow a bright light. His being white and her own blue. Kikyo relaxed fully which was the only thing that held Inuyasha from attacking the boy. She seemed peaceful and her wounds were definitely fading. Kagome's eyes widened as she watched Shun Han work his task. How was it possible that he could make his demon aspect disappear and heal Kikyo being half demon?
Sesshoumaru, from pure curiosity, turned his head toward them and watched his son's movements with silent interest. It was odd to think that he could heal in such a way with being a half breed rather than fully human. Yet there again Katsu was a spiritually powerful female, though she knew not how to use these abilities, and he himself was a rather strong demon. So combining these bloods must have created a half breed that can decide when it is time to be demon, human or the combination.
His amber eyes caught sight of the other youkai and lord's surprise as they watched baffled at his supreme strength. Akin in the mean time had come closer to Kagome and was obviously worried over her safety. Sesshoumaru would have to speak to him again over Kagome he supposed. Though the demon lord believed he still recalled that he was no longer her protector he would simply need to reinforce his demand with much more ferocity than he would have prior to this time.
What were his real intentions towards Kagome in the first place? Sesshoumaru knew that the demon couldn't possibly be in love with her, not this soon any way but the friendship bond that currently surfaced so quickly was something other most defiantly. Then again this miko knew how to ally her self with others quickly and even Sesshoumaru had felt himself fall prey to her charm. Of course he had not allowed it to continue for an extended period of time but still he to had felt the growing desire to be held in her affection. Affection, he mulled something very deadly indeed.
"Shun Han are you alright!" Kagome gripped his arm as his body began to shake of its own free will. The light surrounding Kikyo began to fluctuate violently but there was no danger although Inuyasha did pull the miko away immediately and drew his Tetsuiga.
"Get back Kagome! He might hurt you!" The miko didn't listen to her friend and simply continued to hold onto Sesshoumaru's son in fear for him. Akin paid no mind to her demands towards Inuyasha and instead lifted her from the child. He sensed her anger flare hastily afterward but did not regret his decision.
"Akin what are you doing!" The dragon, leopard demon said nothing and merely held tightly to her small form. "Answer me damn it, what are you doing?" She shook violently trying to break free of his hold.
"Kagome if it is possible you shall be harmed I am not ready to take any such risk. If you do not believe what I say when I mention that you can be harmed look at you hands." Her eyes widened for a moment as she caught sight of her once creamy skin. Instead it was charred, the cause being the boy's aura. It was so hot that it marred her skin like a dull blade after being taken from hot coals.
"But I-I never noticed that before." She seemed stunned to an extreme level as she watched her fingertips. Blood streamed sluggishly and her skin was obviously torn painfully but the adrenaline running through her body caused a state of shock to set in order for her body to feel no pain. Akin watched her troubled features as his hands remained tightly about her upper body, a scaly fluffed tail wrapped about her middle in order to keep her steady.
A dark black light burst forth from the lad and Kagome suddenly felt as if she were being torn apart. Her body reacted in the only way it could to such pain and that was to succumb to immediate darkness. Though however faintly she heard Akin call out to her in worry and with a small cry of pain she fell further and further into a deep dark crevice until she didn't know what was what any longer.
"Where am I? What's going on?" Kagome sat herself upright and looked about. It was snowing like Hell around her and the moon above gave the world an eerie glow. She heard Inuyasha scream and her body reacted of its own accord. Standing quickly she began running toward where she had believed she heard him, calling his name the entire way. Coming over a large snowy mound which she had almost fallen back down many a time she saw what she did had least expected. Blood ran into her eye and she whipped it away without much notice.
Sesshoumaru, Inuyasha and her comrades battled ferociously against Naraku's evil but after every attack he healed. Her friends were in pain, it was obvious and Shippo stood at her side, whimpering in slight fear. "Kagome what are we gonna do?" She looked to the boy and didn't seem to react.
"What's going on? I thought that I was with Sesshoumaru and Akin and Inuyasha…" Her eyes watched the battle until it clicked. "That's right we were battling Kagura and when we had almost killed her she had left. When we were chasing her I got hit in the head by Shippo's spinning top when I moved in front of it accidentally. The told him to stay with me." She looked to the battle and back to her kit. "Then I was just dreaming?"
"No it was a vision." Shippo almost squeaked but a soul collector came around his mouth before he could utter a single peep. Kagome whirled around. "You are still in high school Kagome and are still in love with Inuyasha. Sesshoumaru and your self are not alliances as of yet."
"But Kikyo, it was so-so real." The young girl didn't understand when everything she had experienced had to have happened. She looked to her hands to find if the burn marks were still there for she indeed felt pain in order to give some sort of proof but they were gone. "But-but I don't understand."
"Once you had fallen unconscious the shikon no tama about your neck erupted in a strange light and took you into what could be. Everything that you saw is possible and you would have finished seeing through had you not awoken when you had believed in feeling the immense pain." Kikyo sighed before continuing. "Kagome let me show you something that if I speak you will not believe." The dead priestess placed her hand to her reincarnations head and so sent her look alike into a swarm of images.
There was a lovely blue sky overhead and Kagome found her self watching an older version of herself sitting beside Shun Han. He had a smile on his face and so did she. Each watched the Sakura petals fall quietly from the large tree that they were under. Each seemed to be awaiting something but what could it be? Her eyes alit as she turned toward Shun Han as he stood with in the tall grass blades.
"Do you sense him coming?" With a smile he nodded. Kagome heard herself squeal and watched as she stood. Surprise filtered her features when she noticed her stomach and unconsciously felt her own belly. A child; she was pregnant? But whose child was it?
Over the horizon came a figure which she had surprisingly expected to see. Sesshoumaru in all of his brilliant glory walked toward the miko, who was running full speed at him. A glint of amusement came to his eyes and maybe contentment but there again it could have simply been the sun's tricks. But the small smile that formed was unmistakable.
Before Kagome reached him Sesshoumaru pulled two leather striplings and the armor was on the grassy ground at his feet. Stepping over the Taiyoukai then lifted Kagome into his arms, holding her protectively. "You my love I have missed most of all."
Kagome almost jaw dropped at what he said and how she simply kissed him in return for his compliment. "There's no way this is going on is it?"
"How have you faired?" With a smile she pushed a sliver hair behind his elf like ear and then rubbed his cheek.
"Now that you are here I am fantastic." Tears of joy ran down her face and the demon lord kissed them away.
"I'm really meant to be with Sesshoumaru?" The thought seemed ghastly at first but after a moment it wasn't so impossible. Her eyes watered and she wiped the falling tears away, remaining shock. "Sesshoumaru could love someone like me?"
"Yes he could." The miko turned toward Kikyo, suddenly coming from the vision. "But you see the attack which I teach you will not work and even though it will all end fine you hadn't noticed the grave's in the back ground. Sango and Shippo die painfully while Miroku lives on for many years and eventually does die but he is so sad that his soul shall not be appeased and so he will roam the earth for eternity. Kagome will you risk death even further in order to save your friends?"
With a smile and almost no thought she answered. "What have I got to loose Kikyo?" With that Kikyo placed a dagger within her own chest. Kagome gasped in horror and gripped the miko by the shoulders. "Kikyo what are doing?"
"I am prepared to be the once pure priestess that I was Kagome." Tears streamed down he cheeks. I don't want to be this way any more. I want to save Inuyasha. Do that which Sesshoumaru recalled within the dream but there will be an extreme abundance of power to your assault with my death." Blood came from the miko mouth and her eyes slowly died. Kagome cried into her kimono and felt her soul seep within her.
"Thank you Kikyo, I needed this aid." Quietly she let go of the priestess and slowly lifted her self from the forest floor. Turning toward where it was that Naraku stood her blue eyes became filled with a cold burning hatred. Shippo came by her side and before he could say a thing she spoke in frigid tones that would have made even the most savage of youkai shiver in fear. "You will stay."
The young kit nodded, fear leaking over his scent. Once her order was confirmed to be heard and to be obeyed she began to saunter toward Naraku and where her friends currently battled. Inuyasha turned toward her for a moment but the half breed was immediately attacked and so had to defend his life. The miko simply continued moving toward the dog demon lord of the west and of course he took notice of this female's pursuit. His amber eyes ran over her form and noticed an odd determination.
Inuyasha began to enhance greatly in his abilities catching Naraku off guard for a moment but only a moment. Sesshoumaru supposed it was do to the fact that Kagome was now present. Memories of the demon lord that had not yet come to pass filled the part of Kagome that would love him and so she smiled as she came by his side. "What do you smile at human miko?"
Her smile brightened further, the moon illuminating it in an in human light but her eyes, they were so different from that smile. It was as if the wisdom of a thousand tortures lay still, hidden for an eternity. "Sesshoumaru I may die today."
The demon lord scoffed. "How perceptive human, do you wish to confess for past sins for I have not the time?" with that said her laugh came forth, it was so dry, so dead causing belief that the Kagome who had once been was gone and never would be again.
"No Sesshoumaru-sama that is not what I am asking. I merely need your assistance." The young woman waited for him to incline his head before continue without disruption. "I am in need of your strength. T know how to defeat Naraku, Kikyo and my soul are now one once again and through memories of the priests teaching to her I may be able to perform this feet. Naraku knows of this attack but he does not know that I am now aware of it."
His eyes seemed to bore into her and she could see how very calculating and curious his demon nature truly was. "And why would my own strength be acquired little miko?"
She almost laughed at the memory that name held for her. "You are of demon stature Sesshoumaru and can shield your self or I from any attack Naraku can throw while Inuyasha can not think so quickly. I need time, moments or minutes to allow my miko energy to fly forth." The Taiyoukai seemed to consider this proposal for a moment as his eyes darkened and lightened every second or so. "Will you aid me Sesshoumaru-sama?"
A question surfaced with his eyes. "You would willingly throw your life away miko?" At her small nod he allowed a small smile to slice through his mask. "I suppose I shall."
"Thank you for this my lord." Kagome bowed before stepping backward. Sesshoumaru then stood before her and almost growled when Naraku's hissing voice came forth.
"So I see the great Sesshoumaru-sama has fallen in his father's and brothers footsteps." A wicked smile came to his face while Sesshoumaru suppressed the urge to strike.
Inuyasha seemed to anger rather quickly and was soon to attack but Miroku gripped his shoulder. "Inuyasha look at Kagome." At seeing the monks obviously shocked face he turned and found Kagome body beginning to glow with an odd light. Snow lifted into the air and began to melt whilst she slowly began to rise into the air. At first it was sluggish but her body began to spin vertically in the air and with her aura surrounding her it seemed as if the neon lights and a tornado's steadily rising winds combined into a single form.
Sesshoumaru had already gathered his energy about him in a small cloud and rose with her. Naraku hissed at the pair and was to attack when Kagome's voice rang out sounding more like a warrior angel rather than the nineteen year old girl that she was. "Sesshoumaru you must transform." At this green energy surrounded the dog demon, seemingly on its own accord, or truly her command. Naraku could not penetrate the dog demon's barrier while his change was in the midst of completing. Sango and the group looked upward with shock and Shippo nearly passed out from the Inu youkai's energy.
A giant white paw stepped out from the miasma created and after a moment a fully transformed Sesshoumaru. Poised for attack on his three legs he growled threateningly at the hanyou. After this one noise from the demon he began to attack Naraku unmercifully and not a single blow flew past Sesshoumaru, no matter how much effort the male placed into it.
Inuyasha winced as Kagome screamed so high pitched that only a dog could possibly hear it. A bright blinding pink light surrounded all of her allies and her self and blue's and purples streaked from the tornado of wind and aura. Naraku's eyes grew wide, fear suddenly stealing its self within his heart. He tried to back away but the power merely followed and in the end he was consumed by purity at any rate. His scream eventually died and the lights about her friends flashed until there was nothing left. Kagome began to transcend from the sky and, in his state, Sesshoumaru did not want the female to fall to her death. He brought his body below her and so she landed against him. She was weak and could hardly move but in a small voice begged Sesshoumaru to let her down. "Sesshoumaru please I need to purify the shikon no tama."
His head inclined in understanding and in a whirl wind he had transformed into his previous state. Laying her near the jewel he stood and stepped away. Curiosity kept him near her, to see what she would do with the jewel. Her hands weakly grasped it and within a moment the jewel began to glow. "I want Inuyasha, Sango, Miroku, Shippo and even Sesshoumaru happy. For Sango bring her family from the dead, Miroku let him have what he desires as long as it is for some other than himself, Shippo allow his parents to return, Sesshoumaru his arm regenerated and Inuyasha let Kikyo return from the dead even if it kills me. Please Shikon no Tama I beg of the." Little had she known all about her heard her thoughts and each were equally surprised.
The shikon jewel then grew bright in its pure glow and dissipated into nothingness. Sango gasped as before her eyes her family returned. The demon slayer ran to them crying in pure joy. Her father held her, her brother cried against her and her mother stood proudly watching her once small girl when she had left cry against her father as a grown woman. Miroku gasped as his wind tunnel returned and quickly he wrapped the prayer beads about it. "Miroku…?" He smiled at her.
"I desire to protect you, what can I say?" She blushed as her father laughed and mother smiled. Shippo then squealed and if one looked hard enough you could see he and his family embracing within the tree line. Sesshoumaru hissed in pain as his arm began to return. First the bone, then muscle, tendons and veins reappeared before his skin and claws.
He rotated it about and watched as he pressed his venom into leaking. A smirk graced his lips as he uttered a few words. "Absolutely amazing." Inuyasha then watched as half of Kagome's soul was ripped away from her and Kikyo's body suddenly appeared.
Her eyes were wide and she felt her hands against her face. Instead of cold there was warmth and flesh rather than clay. "Ki-Kikyo?"
She smiled broadly at her love that she could finally be reunited with once more and live happily with him. "Oh Inuyasha." She ran to him and he gripped her tightly against him. Tears streamed down her face as she held him as close to her as he held her to him.
"Kagome, what's wrong?" Sesshoumaru had already noticed but once Shippo mentioned something all others turned to find something dreadful. The miko lay, her eyes were wide open and blood poured from one side of her mouth. Shippo stared, hoping it was not true. His small hands touched her face and his own scrunched in agony as he felt the warmth of her leaving in the dead winter. "Kagome don't leave me."
"Oh great Kami no." Sango starred downward tears of sadness now running down her cheeks. She shook her head and found solace in Miroku immediately as he held her to him. The demon exterminator sobbed against his chest and gripped to him tightly. Kohaku watched his sister and wondered who this girl could be to them for it caused such great sorrow in his sibling. Inuyasha held Kikyo to him tighter and her chocolate eyes held sorrow as silent slow tears fell.
Shippo's mother lifted him into her arms and his father held them both to him. His green eyes holding regret to not have known such a fine creature. The miko lay in the snow showing no life and yet there was something. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes at her form.
"I would like to know this miko Kagome. She intrigues me in ways no other human has." He smirked as he drew Tensegia from its sheathe, holding it above her body and swiped.
END
So this is the ending and I hope you guys like it because I worked my butt off to make it good.