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Chapter 16: Your Sweet Embrace

Love does not consist in gazing at each other
but in looking together in the same direction.
by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

"Ah… you're finally back", said Totosai as he got up from the bench. Kagome looks at him suspiciously, eye-eyeing his profile. Totosai seems to notice her staring at him.

"What's the look for young lady?", he asked. Kagome snapped out from her stupor and sheepishly smiled at him as she scratched the back of her head.

"Oh nothing….You just sorta remind me of someone", she answered sheepishly.

"Someone handsome and famous I hope", the old man joked. Inuyasha scoff as he crosses his arms.

"Anyway, about the Tetsusaiga old man", Inuyasha said rudely which earned him a nudge on the gut from Kagome. Inuyasha snarled at her. Totosai watched the two with an amusing look.

"Come on, let's go to my shop and we'll talk", said Totosai. The two just nodded as they followed the old man. They passed by the forges and turned a corner then saw an average size house-building structure made out of wood. As they got near to the store they saw the name of the place: The Blacksmith.

Once they got inside, they saw different kinds of weaponry, armors and shields. Totosai walked behind the counter and took out a stool then sat on it. He showed the two a bench beside him.

"Sit down"

The two did what they were told then waited for him to give them answers, well to give Inuyasha answers anyway.

"So what do you want to know?", asked the old man.

"I want to know how my sword was made", answered Inuyasha with haste. Totosai gave a minute to recollect his thoughts before he answered Inuyasha.

"You know that your father is a daimyo, taiyoukai (great demon) lord if you will. He has the ability to transform into a full demon. Even though you and your older brother were born by a human, you still have the inner blood of a youkai (demon).", he paused for a bit as he observed Inuyasha, wondering what his reaction would be. Inuyasha just stayed silent as he waits for him to continue, Kagome as well. She's awe-struck of the history that is foretelling in front of her. Sure she has read about the great Inu no Taisho but to be told by someone who was his follower is beyond comparison.

"Anyway, before you two were born your father approached me and told me to forge the Tetsusaiga and the Tenseiga from two of his fangs.", he stated which surprised both Kagome and Inuyasha.

"F-father's fangs?", Inuyasha stammered and Totosai nodded his head.

"That's why the Tetsusaiga and the Tenseiga are powerful. It was forged by the blood of your father, the great daimyo of the youkais. I know everything about the two swords, I know all its powers and it's attacks. Sesshomaru's Tenseiga has the ability to resurrect the dead. Tenseiga allows a powerful user to see the pall bearer demons that take away the souls of the dead. As Tenseiga has the power to connect to the underworld, these demons can be cut and destroyed by it, allowing the soul to return to the dead's body. As the dead revives, their mortal wounds are healed."

Inuyasha's eyes widen with astonishment.

I wonder if Sesshomaru knows about this…, he thought.

"You're Tetsusaiga on the other hand has the power of destruction. It has an immense power which can only be use if you have a strong will and strength within you. You're Tetsusaiga could be more powerful than the Tenseiga if you can use its powers properly."

"How come the Tetsusaiga transorms into a rusty katana when I place it back on its sheath?", asked Inuyasha.

"Sheath of Tetsusaiga can deflect or resist electrical attacks and demonic energy attacks with the barrier used to contain Tetsusaiga's power. However it can only withstand a limited number of attacks. It can also summon the Tetsusaiga to itself.", Totosai explained.

Inuyasha nodded in understanding.

"One last thing, how come I'm the only one who can wield the Tetsusaiga?", Inuyasha asked. Kagome looks at him curiously when he said that.

Inuyasha is the only who can use the Tetsusaiga?, she wondered

Totosai chuckled. Inuyasha and Kagome blinked as they look at each other then back to the old man.

"It seems that you have the desire to protect humans, Inuyasha", the old man tantalized. Inuyasha is confuse of his answer.

"I don't get you old man", he said as he cross his arms. He may not get it but Kagome did and she smiled. She turned to Inuyasha.

"I think what Totosai-san meant was that the Tetsusaiga can be use if the user has the desire to protect humans", she explained. Inuyasha looked at her with disbelief. He turned to Totosai with a questioning look. Totosai nodded with a slight smile on his face.

"It's true Inuyasha", said the old man. Inuyasha was surprise at first but then he slumped his shoulders and let out a sigh.

"What was my father thinking….", he grumbled. Totosai laughed.

"My dear boy, he was thinking of you and Sesshomaru", Totosai answered. Inuyasha raised his head, confusion on his face.

"The Tenseiga chose its master who has a kind-heart and though Sesshomaru shows a cold exterior to everyone but deep inside him, he has the heart to care after all. With the Tenseiga he can learn to change or at least understand the pain of others and not think about gaining power."

Sesshomaru cares? My father is crazy!

"You're the master of Tetsusaiga because you have the heart to protect humans. You respect them like this woman with you", he explained as he pointed at Kagome. Kagome blinked.

"Me?", Kagome asked.

"Yes you, why is he with you after all? Surely he respects and cares for you"

The two look like red tomatoes when he said that. They didn't look at each other out of embarrassment. Totosai looks at them curiously then when he finally understood he let out a sigh.

"You're 19 Inuyasha, you will understand these things in due time just don't push it away", he said suddenly.

"Huh? What do you mean old man?", asked Inuyasha. Totosai shook his head then he turned to the view outside the window, dark clouds are coming so it seems like its going to rain. Then an idea popped in his head.

"Do you want to try your Tetsusaiga?", asked Totosai

"What do you mean?", he asked.

"I want you to spar with me", Totosai answered. Inuyasha looks at him with disbelief.

"No offense old man but I don't want to break your old bones", Inuyasha answered. Kagome sweat-dropped. Totosai chuckled.

"Worry your own bones Inuyasha now let's go out and fight", and with that Totosai went out of the shop. Inuyasha looked at Kagome wondering what to do. Kagome shrugged.

"Just go Inuyasha and take it easy", she said. Inuyasha nodded then the two went out of the shop and found the old man in the middle of the fields only bringing his cane with him. Inuyasha approached to the middle of the fields, just a few feet away from the old man.

"I don't know what you have with you to defend yourself but don't worry I'll fight fair", said Inuyasha.

"Don't worry Inuyasha, don't hold back alright?"

Inuyasha just stayed silent as he prepared himself on a fighting stance. His left hand on his scabbard while his right is ready to use his Tetsusaiga any time. Totosai just stood there with his right hand on his cane.

With lighting speed, Inuyasha charged towards the old man as he released his sword from its sheath and did a front assault then all of a sudden his Tetsusaiga was blocked by a long katana. Inuyasha was shock then he stumbled back and landed on his feet.

"Where did that come from?", he wondered. Then he saw that the cane on the old man's left hand had a hole. So it's the sheath of that katana. He charged at him again and Totosai side-stepped so that Inuyasha missed his aim.

He just easily dodged my attack….

"Inuyasha, use Tetsusaiga's power.", said Totosai. I looked at my sword with a confusing look. It's power? But how?

Flashback

Kagome touched the crow with her hands, emitting light to them then the crow turned into a pure dove.

End of Flashback

Yeah that's right….I should concentrate on putting my strength on the Tetsusaiga so that I could use its power. Hope this works. He closed his eyes as he placed both hands on the hilt of the sword as he concentrates on putting all his strength on the Tetsusaiga. Kagome's eyes widen with astonishment, she could see the spiritual powers of Inuyasha, yellow aura surrounding him. She shivered a bit when she felt the intense power of Inuyasha or is that the Tetsusaiga?

Inuyasha opened his eyes which made Kagome's legs turn into jelly. His golden eyes had a slight of crimson that shows pure determination. With invincible speed, in a mere second Inuyasha is behind Totosai, ready to strike him and the old man barely dodged his attack earning him a slight scratch on the shoulder. Totosai stumbled back as he composes himself. When he looked into Inuyasha's eyes he realized something.

His eyes reminds me of Master Inu no Taisho…., the old man thought. His eyes widen when saw the Tetsusaiga glowering with a yellow aura. As if Inuyasha knew what to do, he raised his sword above his head then yelled:

"Backlash Wave!"

He strike his sword down then an immense power came out, its direction towards Totosai. The old man jumped to the side, he let out a sigh of relief when he dodged that powerful attack.

"That would have killed me…..", he murmured. He turned to Inuyasha who looks astonished on what happened, on what he did.

Inuyasha looked at the sword intensely, observing it. When he did that Backlash Wave he felt a strong amount of power surging through him then to Tetsusaiga.

"So this is your power…..", he whispered. Totosai and Kagome approached him. Kagome went to his side as she placed her hand on his shoulder for support.

"So it seems that you can use the power of Tetsusaiga", said Totosai.

"Yeah….", he said tiredly

"But you need more control so you can wield its power properly. Once you've mastered it you can do a Backlash wave that is even stronger than what you did today"

Inuyasha's eyes widen with surprise. Even more powerful than what I did today? I never knew that there could be such power…

Totosai looked up at the sky.

"We should head back, you guys can stay at my place for the night", said Totosai then he went on ahead, leaving the two alone.

"Are you alright?", she asked softly.

"Yeah….just tired…..I used a lot of my strength to execute that attack", he said as he let out a breath then he leaned his back on Kagome. Kagome was a bit shock on his actions but then she relaxed as she wounded her arms on his shoulders, pulling him to her. She laid her head on his head.

"You did great today Inuyasha….", she whispered.

"Keh!"

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Kagome looked up at the dark cloudy sky with her head on her hand as she leaned on the table. She and Inuyasha decided to stay in for the night since it's raining cats and dogs outside.

"Hope you don't mind the small space here", said Totosai as he brought two mugs of hot chocolate. She smiled gratefully at him as she took the other mug from him.

"Oh no, not at all. Inuyasha and I are grateful to you for letting us stay here for the night. I don't think we could get back to the castle through this storm anyway", said Kagome then she took a sip on the hot chocolate. Totosai nodded her head with a smile.

"And I hope you don't mind if the two you have to stay in one room.", said Totosai which made Kagome almost choke on her drink. She smiled nervously at him.

"It's alright. I'm sure he and I can manage", she said giving him a reassuring smile.

Meanwhile, Inuyasha is in the guest room lying on the bed with his arms at the back of his head, his eyes close as he listened to the pitter-patter of the rain.

Hopefully mom won't sent out a search team to find us…..sometimes she gets a little carried away…., he thought helplessly.

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"Sesshomaru"

The eldest son of the Inu Taisho Kingdom turned around, coming face to face with his mother who has a worried look plastered on her face.

"Kagome and Inuyasha aren't back yet. I'm worried, should I send a search team for them?", said the queen. Sesshomaru sighed hopelessly at his mother's worrying.

She's always frantic when it comes to Inuyasha…., he thought amusingly

"Don't worry I'm sure that those two will manage to survive plus it's a storm out there and sending a search team out there will be dangerous. They'll come back tomorrow for sure", he assured her. She nodded in understanding then she rubbed her hands, trying to get some warmth on her hands.

"I'll tell the maid to make hot chocolate for you, go back to your room mother", he instructed. She smiled at his son's concern.

"Thank you dear", then she pecked Sesshomaru's cheek and left.

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Kagome poke Inuyasha's sides and he shot an irritating look to her.

"What's with you?", he uttered with annoyance. Kagome shrugged.

"No reason, just want to bother you", she said which made Inuyasha mutter about crazy women and their weird habits. Kagome rolled her eyes.

"Plus dinner is ready so lets head downstairs already", she said. Inuyasha sighed then he sat up, following Kagome out the room then went downstairs where in the kitchen is Totosai waiting on the table with a pot of soup and beef in the center of the table and 3 plates.

The 3 of them help themselves on the table as they started eating and conversing, well it's mostly Totosai and Kagome talking while Inuyasha is busy eating.

"I haven't really gotten to know your name", said Totosai.

"Oh yeah, that's right. We'll I'm Kagome Higurashi", she replied. Totosai was shock on what he heard that he almost chocked on his food. Inuyasha smirked at the old man's antics.

"The princess of the Shikon Kingdom? What brings you here in Inu Taisho Kingdom?", he asked. She smiled nervously.

"Well actually….I'm engage….", Totosai looked at her curiously

"Let me guess, an arrange engagement?", Totosai answered. She nodded.

"Hmmm…..with Sesshomaru perhaps?", wrong thing to say because Inuyasha slammed the table as he lowly growled. Kagome sweat-dropped. There he goes again with his possessiveness, oh boy.

"Ah…no…actually…I'm engage to Inuyasha", there she finally said it. Inuyasha was a bit surprise that she admitted it. He calmed down then resumed eating.

"No wonder you two are together. What brings you two here to the village anyway? This is the first time I've seen Inuyasha coming out to the village", he wondered.

"Well I wanted to go to the village and I brought Inuyasha along with me", she explained. The old man nodded in understanding then 3 of them resumed eating in comfortable silence except the sound of the rain.

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"What's that you're reading?", Inuyasha asked Kagome who is sitting on the bed as she rested her back on the headboard of the bed.

"I saw this novel on Totosai's bookshelf, I'm interested on reading it so I decided to read it with his permission of course", she answered in a matter-of-fact tone. Inuyasha took off his red shirt then he tossed it on the chair that's beside Kagome.

Kagome noticed the shirt then turn towards Inuyasha, she felt her throat being caught when she saw the lean and muscled torso of Inuyasha.

Damn those abs are tight…no…no! Don't think about that Kagome!

She shook her head then focused herself on the novel she's reading.

"What's the story?", Inuyasha asked as he adjusted himself on his side of the bed. The bed was kinda small, not enough space for the two of them but they just have to manage about it.

"Something you won't be interested", she muttered as she glued her eyes on the novel. Inuyasha shot an irked look at her.

"Oh yeah, let me see", he said as he grabbed the novel out of her grasp.

"Hey give it back!", she whined as she tried to reach for the book but Inuyasha blocked her path with his other hand as he read the summary at the back of the book with the other.

"Romance….justice…..social affairs….Keh! This is boring, you're right I wouldn't be interested on crap like this", he retorted as he toss the book back to her. Kagome glared at him.

"Told you so, now just go to sleep so I could read it in peace", she said as she focus back on the novel at hand. Inuyasha snorted then he turned around with his back facing Kagome as he tried to concentrate on sleeping.

An hour later…….

Kagome place down the book on the bedside drawer then she stretched and yawned. She turned to Inuyasha who has his back on her. She leaned on him as she looked unto his face.

"Inuyasha….are you really asleep?"

He groaned as he slowly opened his eyes.

"No not really…..", he muffled out.

"How come?", she asked.

"I don't know plus there isn't a lot of space to move around", he answered and she giggled.

"You move around while you sleep?", she asked.

"Yeah, got a problem with that?", he taunted. She stifled a laugh.

"Oh nothing, I just find it silly", she jibed. Inuyasha groaned.

"Yeah that ain't a big deal", he said sarcastically. Kagome got off on Inuyasha and that made the hanyou frown from the missing warmth. Kagome rubbed her arms.

"The rain is making the room cold", she said as she shivered then she lies down on the bed, trying to gain some warmth on the blankets though it only gave her little warmth. Inuyasha turned around to face her who was busy collecting warmth on the bed.

Hesitantly he laced his arms around her waist then pulled her to him in an embrace, spooning her form to his.

"W-what are you doing?", she stammered, feeling her cheeks burning at their position. Sure they are engage but that doesn't they should act this way, does it?

"You're cold so I'm sending you my heat so you'll stay warm", he said huskily which tickled her neck, sending shivers to her spine.

"B-but-"

"No buts, relax and get some sleep", he said as he pulled her closer then he rested himself on the pillows as he slowly falls asleep. Kagome decided to follow his advice as she relaxed herself on his touch and slowly falls into a comfortable sleep.

Inuyasha, who was pretending to sleep awhile ago, opened one of his eyes trying to see if Kagome is really asleep. He leaned on her back to see her sleeping after all, breathing steadily. He had a small smile on his face when he saw how peaceful she is when she sleeps. He lied back down, smelling the fragrance of her hair. He buried his face on her neck, breathing in her scent. He can feel himself getting aroused by this, he groaned as he tried to control his desires. He tightened his hold on her, kissing the back of her head.

"God Kagome….", he moaned

He never would have thought he will have this kind of experience but now he's glad that he did, it's such a wonderful feeling. Having her lying beside him as he holds her tight, breathing in her fragrance and feeling her warmth radiating within her.

Holding her like this makes him want her more and slowly he has come to realize on his feelings for her. But what about her? He sighed, covering her face on her hair as he relaxed himself. He will just have to wait to find out what she really feels for him but right now he will just have to be content with what he has with her right now and never will he regret it.

He moved her hair aside, exposing her ivory skin of her nape then he licked her neck and he slightly bit it which caused her to stir and moan making him hardened. He let out a sigh of relief that she didn't wake up. He kissed her neck then laid his head on the pillow. He shouldn't take advantage of her even though they are engage and its legal, he should respect her and that's what he'll do. Feeling the sleep on his eyes, he slowly falls into a peaceful slumber. Nothing but silence and the pitter-patter of the rain on the wooden roof.

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Kagome's P.O.V.

I slowly open my eyes when the light hit on my face. I adjusted my vision until I could see clearly again. I felt something heavy on my midriff, I look down and saw Inuyasha's arms on my waist. I can feel my cheeks heating up. I tried to get up but his grip on me is too strong and tight plus I don't want to wake him up so I decided to lie back down, gazing up at the ceiling. I turn my head to the window.

It seems that it stopped raining and the sky is just fairly cloudy, I could hear the birds chirping. Then I turned my attention to the man beside me who is extremely close to me. I don't remember us sleeping this close last night. I shook my head. No need to dwell on silly thoughts.

I carefully turn around facing him. I could smell his unique scent making me relax even more. For some reason, this feels nice and right. I brush away the bangs, that's covering his face and I gently cupped his cheek as I stroke his warm cheek with my thumb. I gasped when his hand covered mine as he slowly opened his eyes and greeted with a small warm smile. I can feel my heart skipping a beat.

His eyes are soft and warm, I could feel myself lost to those eyes again. I let out a breath. Maybe….it isn't that bad. The feeling of being secure and safe, I have found it in him.

"Hey", I said softly

"Hey yourself", he responded. I smile at him. He loosened his hold on me but he isn't letting go, not yet anyway.

"We should get up and head back to the castle", I said as I tried to stifle a yawn. I could see something in his eyes but it disappeared just right when it just appeared. If I have to guess I think it was the look of disappointment? What could he be upset about? I mentally push the thought aside as I slowly sat up and stretch myself. He followed suit then I got up and toss his shirt to him.

He sighed then he put his shirt back on then he got off the bed and he stretched his arms and legs. He walked towards the door and paused when he was about to exit.

"I'll go check on Totosai", he said

"Sure sure", I replied then he left. I walked towards the bathroom to wash my face. I fixed my hunter-green chemise dress and I put back on my sandals. I brushed my hair and tied it on a high ponytail. I walked to the bed and started fixing it. Folding the blankets, puffing-up the pillows and cleaned the bed sheets. I gasped when I pair of hands grasped on my waist. I turned around only to see none other the whimsical hanyou, his golden eyes full of mirth.

"How many time do I have to tell you not to scare me like that", I said as I crossed my arms. Inuyasha just chuckled then he took hold of my hand.

"Come on, the old man made breakfast for us", and with that he pulled my hand as he led me downstairs. I could see Totosai eating a piece of bread on his hand.

"Morning", I greeted the old man

"Good morrow Lady Kagome", he greeted. Inuyasha gave a wave of greeting then led me to the kitchen where on the table are fruits, bread, eggs and juice.

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"Thank you so much for your hospitality", I said as me and Inuyasha greeted Totosai goodbye. He gave a wave of goodbye.

"Anytime, it was fun having you both around.", he said. We gave a wave of farewell then left the area. I took in the scent of the fresh morning air.

"Ahhh…..this is nice…", I said with a content smile.

Even in the early morning the villagers are busy as ever.

"KAGOME-CHAAAAAAAANNNNN!"

I turned around and my eyes widen when Shiro suddenly tackled me to the ground. Is it just me or is the earth spinning? Inuyasha helped me up when Shiro let go.

"Hey kid, what was that for?", Inuyasha spat. Shiro's face suddenly turned red. Eh? What's this about?

"Well I missed seeing you again and when I saw you pass by….I…eerr….I couldn't help myself….so…I…umm….yeah….", he stammered. I giggled at how bashful he's being. I ruffled his short brown hair.

"It's alright Shiro but next time just say 'hi', okay?", I said then if it's even possible his face got even more red. I stifled a laugh while Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

"Oh yeah, the guy that Inuyasha punched, how is he now?", I asked.

"Oh! He woke up yesterday, 5 hours ago after you guys left. He kinda forgot what happened so I explained it to him, first he got pissed but when I told that it was Lord Inuyasha who punched him he got frightened and decided to forget about it", Shiro explained and as I expected, Inuyasha roared with laughter.

"Men and their pride, hah!" , I scoffed, ignoring the laughing hanyou, I averted my attention back to Shiro.

"Well it was nice knowing you. Me and Inuyasha have to go now but I'm sure we'll see each other again at the festival or the next time I visit in the village", I said as I gave him a reassuring smile. He beamed with joy.

"See you later Shiro, come on dog-man", I said as I pulled Inuyasha's arm.

"Hey! Who are you calling dog-man?", he whined. I rolled my eyes.

"Who else?", I retorted then we continued bickering at each other. Oh great, just this early morning I was such in a good mood but I now I feel sour. Stupid Inuyasha, can't he just shut up and let it go!

We decided to walk in silence while watching the people around us, doing work, getting ready for the festival and other matters to be done. I saw Inuyasha stop. I turn to him with a quizzical look.

"What is it?", I asked. He ignored my question as he scanned around the area. What is he up to this time?

"Wait here", he ordered then he left, leaving me behind.

"Eh? What was that about?", I wondered. I let out a sigh. Might as well just wait for him here then.

Several minutes later………

Inuyasha came back in a huff and when got to me, he stopped for awhile, trying to catch his breath.

"What were you doing?", I asked then he stood up.

"Never mind, come on let's head back to the castle", he said. I just stayed quiet as the two of us head back to the castle.

It is finish! I wonder where did Inuyasha go……did he meet with another woman or something else…….wait for the next chapter to find out! Bwahahahahaha!

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