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LOL, I'm actually surprised I managed to get this chapter out so fast. Thanks to Behead the Girl for getting me to actually set myself a deadline! This chapter had two dreams in it. You'll notice that Kagome's is longer than Kikyo's. That's because Kagome is paired up with Sesshoumaru. If Kikyo were paired with Sesshy, then her dream would be longer. I'm just basically, an avid Sesshoumaru fan. No matter what pairing, I'll read it! Though I don't really like Sess/Rin…
Anyways, I'm still taking the piano test and my projects due next Wednesday… so I'll probably get another chapter up about two weeks after I get another chapter up for TKPATDF. That is, if I don't get struck for another one-shot or songfic idea. And the plot FINALLY starts up.
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Chapter 6 - Nightmares, Dream and Reality
Kagome gasped. Where was she? Her breathing became harsh and loud. Her voice sounded loud and raspy.
"Where am I?" she cried desperately into the darkness.
All around her, there was nothing but black and more black. She spun around and stopped, eyes shining with hope.
A faint light gathered and two figures appeared. Inuyasha and Kikyo. Kagome was shocked. Her twin and the silver-haired boy were kissing rather passionately, something Kagome knew her reserved sister would never do with someone she'd just met a bare week ago. Slender fingers were weaving their way through the silver tresses, and both their eyes were closed in what Kagome could only identify as ecstasy and pleasure.
She felt something grab at her ankle and screamed when she saw the shadow reach out and latch onto her leg from out of the blackness. The shadow glowed with evil energy. Kagome yelled at the ignorant couple.
"Help! Kikyo! Inuyasha! Help meeeeeeeeeee!"
Her cry went unnoticed. The two lips pulled apart, and a pair of blue and a pair of gold eyes gazed into each other lovingly. It seemed like a spotlight shone on them, and them alone. Kagome pleaded with them, but they took no notice, as they seemed to fade from view.
"No! Let me go! Tasukete kure! Save me! Please!" Kagome was sobbing by the time she was done. Tears flowed down her cheeks in a flood.
All of a sudden another light appeared. The shadows fell away and Kagome collapsed onto the ground, breathing in lungful after lungful of air, trying to stop her soft sobs.
She looked up and was surprised to see Sesshoumaru standing there, not five feet away, staring at her with unreadable eyes. Those amber orbs, in which Kagome had been mesmerized, now showed nothing. He was as immovable as ice, even less so.
"Sesshoumaru?" Kagome whispered softly. "Sesshou? Where are we, Sesshoumaru? Tell me, please."
No reply came.
"Sesshoumaru?" Kagome voice became a little more desperate.
Still, no reply.
"Sesshoumaru? Sesshoumaru! Stop it! You're scaring me! Say something! Say something, damn it!" She was crouched on the floor. The sobs had started anew, and her body wracked with them as she pounded her fist against the floor.
Footsteps caused her to looks up.
No… her mind whispered.
He was walking away. From her.
Frantic, Kagome stood and ran after him. Once again, there seemed to be a spotlight on him, the light shining off his silver locks and reflecting.
Kagome ran and Sesshoumaru only walked. But for every one of Sesshoumaru's steps, Kagome seemed to only fall more and more behind. Her arm raised in a hopeless gesture as she continued to race after him.
"Sesshoumaru! Don't leave me, please! SESSHOUMARUUUUUUUU!"
His light disappeared.
"Sesshoumaru! Where are you?"
The dark tentacles appeared once more. They grabbed her neck and legs, and started pulling her down into the black obliviation.
"N-"
Kikyo was running. Running from monsters of her own imagination. There were flying beasts and lions. Griffins and unicorns. Long tentacled beings, humongous insects and arachnids. Everything you could imagine. The good thing? She never tired. The bad thing? Whenever she thought up of another monster, that monster appeared.
It had started with a tiny bee. Now, the bee was a hundred times larger and a horde of creatures had joined it.
An image of Sesshoumaru and Kagome appeared. Kagome was smiling peacefully and happily in Sesshoumaru's arms. His face was soft as his golden lamps gazed down at raven black hair. Kagome's cheek rested on the male's chest and his hand stroked her hair gently. Lovingly.
Kikyo raised her arm, face contorted with fear. The picture merely faded away, Kagome still resting in Sesshoumaru's arms, expression full of bliss.
Her mouth opened, but no sound came out. Horrified, she tried yelling, but only succeeded in making her throat hurt.
A grunt came from behind her. Kikyo spun and stopped running. She would've gasped had she had the ability. Inuyasha was being lifted into the air by one long tentacle. Kikyo, eyes wide and full of fear, tried to yell at him to escape, but nothing came out. She tried to run to him, but shadowy hands grabbed her and held her back.
Kikyo watched, her mouth wide open in a silent scream, as Inuyasha was devoured, piece by bloody piece.
Her vocal chords were returned, abruptly. Though her throat was raw and sore, Kikyo couldn't help herself. The scream tore itselffrom her throat.
"N-""-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Both girls awoke with a jolt. Stumbling out of bed, they both staggered into the small lounge that connected their two rooms. They stared at each other blankly.
Kagome had tear tracks streaking down her cheeks, and her pajama shirt was wet. Her hair was a mess, matted and staticky. Her clothes were creased, and her chest heaved as she gasped for air.
Kikyo was not much better off. Her throat hurt like hell and her eyes were red and puffy. Her body trembled and her mouth was still slightly open, her eyes sullen in her pain.
The twins stared at each other. Two seconds later, they rushed into each other's arms, crying their hearts out as they sunk to the floor, leaning against the wall.
The next, morning Kaede found them there, both curled up in a fetal position, arms still around each other's necks like it was their only lifeline.
"They're sick?" Inuyasha asked, concerned. Sesshoumaru's wandering attention was immediately snapped back.
"Yes," Myoga said. "Their mother, Kaede, called in earlier. As today, you two had the same classes as them, I would like you to go over there and give them their homework. This way, they won't miss out on anything. And it won't be too difficult for them to catch up."
"Like they need help," the brother'smuttered at the same time. Myoga's lips twitched.
"We'll do it," Sesshoumaru nodded. "What's their address?"
Myoga was surprised. "You don't know?"
The brothers looked at him as if he were crazy. Sesshoumaru explained, "We only met them a week ago. You expect us to know their address in seven days?"
"You're mad," Inuyasha interjected.
Myoga stroked his beard and thought. Well, looks like they aren't together yet…
"Hello? Old flea!"
"Inuyasha!"
"What'd I do this time!"
Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes at his brother's ignorance, while Myoga glared indignantly at the younger of the two.
"Hmph! Well, as I was saying, their address is…"
"This is it?" Inuyasha asked Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru checked the address on the sheet of paper again.
"Hai."
"Then let's go," Inuyasha said, strolling up to the door and ringing the doorbell. Sesshoumaru quickly joined him and they waited for the door to open in companionable silence.
The door creaked open and Kaede showed her face. She smiled. "Ohayo, boys. Gomen nasai, but I'm sure you've heard the news. The girls both had extremely traumatic nightmares last night. Well, for them at least. For me, I don't know why they were like that, but they were so I allowed them to stay home. Why don't you come in? I'm sure you would like to see them."
The boys followed Kaede inside, ignoring the fine decorations.
Kaede led them through quite a few twists and turned. Inuyasha gave up trying to remember by the second straight corridor, though Sesshoumaru continued to map out the place. Soon, they stopped in front of a door.
Kaede faced them. "This is the girls room. They're inside there. I'll have Maude bring something up to eat."
Sesshoumaru nodded his thanks as Inuyasha stepped inside. They closed the door behind them.
The lounge was a nice living area. It was designed to fit the twin's exact demands. Mythical creatures covered the ceiling and walls. There was a small weapons stand in the corner of the room, something that impressed the boys immensely. A long coffee table stood in the center of the room with sofas around it. There was plasma screen TV on the wall; it was connected to quite a few game consoles, as well as a state-of-the-art sound and karaoke system. Beside it stood a giant rack of CDs and tapes. Next to that was a large bookshelf full of volumes, creating a miniature library.
However, this was all ignored as the boy's attention was immediately drawn to the two girls, each curled up on their own couch.
Sesshoumaru spoke first, "Koniichiwa."
Kagome lifted her head and caught his eyes. He sat down next to her, unresisting as she leaned against him for some much needed support.
Inuyasha looked at Kikyo. When she too looked up, he quickly sat down next to her, placing a comforting arm around her shoulders.
They stayed like that for nearly an hour. The girls with their eyes closed against what their nightmares represented, and the boys just sitting there, offering their undying support.
(A/N: That would be a PERFECT place to end, wouldn't it?)
Kaede smiled as she heard Maude report on the four teens. Her cellphone rang and she frowned. Who would call her now?
She flipped it open. "Kaede speaking."
"Well, well, Kaede. I see you've done well for yourself."
Kaede froze at the oily tone. "You… no…"
The voice chuckled. "Hai. Me." The tone grew serious. "You know what I want Kaede."
"You can't have them!"
"Oh?" The cold laugh sent chills down her spine. "Are you so sure? Let me tell you why you should change your mind…"
As the voice went on, Kaede's face grew paler and paler.
Cliffie! (grin) Who's this "mystery person"? Anyways, read and review!
Translation
Tasukete kure - Help me, save me, etc, etc
Koniichiwa - you should know this one
Ohayo - hello
And I believe that is all.
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