Chapter 4
AN: Its been too long since I have updated this story. Im truly sorry. I have been busy trying to put together a business proposal and trying to get a business off the ground. But I havent forgot about anyone. Trying to get back to it. Hope this chapter helps. Read and review it my friends. It always encourages me to get another chapter out when find them.
The quiet serenity of the compound garden was the only place Kagome could think of to calm in the inner rage coursing through her. She moved toward to the willow tree perched up on the far end of the wall overlooking great view of miles of forest surround her family home. What she loved about this place the willow branches folded around itself like curtains for privacy.
She brushed pasted the willow branches to move the trunk of the tree, sat down and leaned up against it for support. This was the only place she could come to sort through her thoughts when she was troubled. Sitting crossed legged she began to take a few deep breathe to try to center her emotions.
She never imaged she would react this strongly towards the subject of Sesshomaru after the hell she felt he subjected her to. But here was infuriated about the cruel sicking torment done to him. Every vision she experienced she felt his emotions of despair, his pain inflicted from the sting whip lashes. For the first time in her life, she intended to return the courtesy tenfold on the creatures responsible. But can I feed off this negative rage for this mission still keep my untainted essence soul? She ponded while sinking deeper into her mediated state.
She raised her hands in front her, focusing her blue eyes on the small spark of her energy change color from pink to purple. Be brave young one. You are destined for greatness. The prosperity of Japan's future will rest on your choices….She heard a faint voice speak to her. There was that internal voice again. It seem to only speak when she needed the courage to go on. She sent more energy into the palms of her hands forming the shape of a butterfly flapping its wings. The past doesn't matter anymore…only the balance of this world which I am bound to protect. Its time! She collected herself left the garden having no self-doubt of what is to come.
The sun was beginning to set in the east when she approached the gate of the compound. She was dressed in her war attire like last time but wore a black clok with a hood to hide most of her features. Bank, Jak and Sumi were ready to go in their normal battle attire with encouraging smiles hungry for the upcoming battle. Miroku and Sango approached them from behind to join the conversation.
"A new look for you Lady Kagome. I must say I love it. Who is your tailor?" Miroku remarks. Kagome couldn't help but smirk, "Look to your right!" Sango bursted out laughing. "Don't worry Miroku. I made a new battle attire for me too for you to drool over too." Miroku gave a slight smirk while wiggling his eyebrows and commenting, "Do I get to see you dress too?" Sango smacked his arm while extending out her arm to Kagome. Everyone chimed in laughing while Kagome shook Sango's hand. "Let yourself be protected wherever you are sister." Kagome comments and Sango's hand being to tingle and once she released it. On Sango's hand was the Higurishi's crest. Kagome gave her one last smile before turning. "Make sure everyone gets out if you have to retreat. Your lives are important than anything." Miroku and Sango nods understanding as she tugs up her mask to cover most of her face expect her blue eyes.
It was time to go. Bank offered for them to take horses but Kagome shook her head no which left everyone confused but Sumi. Kagome raised her hand and began to form shapes with them calling forth a pink celestial sign below their feet. Miroku and Sango stepped back watching their comrades disappear before their eyes.
A flash later Kagome's group touched down on the forest floor just minutes outside the west fortress. They could hear battle coming from the western wall in front of them. They rushed in that direction finding a male clothed in the attire of the fire rat fighting off a few northern soldiers. "Get the fuck out of my way." He exclaimed while swinging his big sword. Kagome sprung herself in midair, drew back her silver bow and release a few arrows in the process. Jak released his swords enchantment letting the sword links to come undone into the ground around the soldiers. Bank and Sumi rushed in and disarms them in an instant. The male in red fell to a knee to catch his breath while looking backwards at these new strangers. He recognized only one of them and she wasn't supposed to be here, Sumi. "What the fuck Sumi? You aren't supposed to be here." He exclaimed harshly. Sumi cringed at her loves bash words. "Inuyasha is that anyway to greet your mate?" Inuyasha just growled back, "You were give one simple task. Find and protect her. Not gather more fools! My brother will have our asses if he finds out!" Sumi sighs while helping him stand, "I have found her. She is very well and sends her support." He sheaths her swords and crosses his arm. "Keh…what can two or three more people do to help? The bastard will be executed at dawn!" Sumi froze. "What happened? We had two days of time before." "Ryu has angered InuKimi and her visit yesterday poised the dragon bastard. Out of his weak state he sign Sesshomaru's execution papers." "Then it's a good thing that I came myself. I will make sure he won't last past tomorrow." Kagome interrupted the conversation.
"And what will you do that some many have tried to do before you, wench?" She smirked wide under her mask which made Inuyasha's stomach alittle uneasy. She lifted her hand and began to draw in the air lines. The lines mended together to form a male figure with a missing head. "Keh….who the fuck are you to make such a bold statement?" He approached her getting in her face. Sumi tried to pull him back with no luck. From the corner of his golden eyes he notice Jak and Bank put their hands on their weapons ready to strike if needs but their mistress waves her hand. "Bank , Jak its ok. I see you still wear to rosemary beads, Inuyasha." He took a moment to study what he could of her face and then he say the twinkle in those blue eyes of hers. "K..a..gg…" Before he could finish…he was thrusted into the ground after hearing the dooming word sit.
Kagome took this moment to sit herself down under a tree waiting for the shock and amusement to where off in her group. She pulled back her hood and mask covering her face. Moments passed listening to Inuyasha's cursing and crawling out of his man hole. Once out he settled himself next to Sumi, holding her hand to trying to calm his nerves. Bank and Jak took this moment to gather fire wood for camp. Kagome pulled out her naginata to start sharping the blade end on a stone. Inuyasha's eyes opened and looked into Kagome's direction. "Where have you been, Kags?" She paused for a moment from sharping her blade. "The same place Sesshomaru left me after I stood up to him two years ago. I know I am whole lot different from the last time I was at this place but I am the same Kags you come to know Yasha." "Why are you here? Lord Fluffy isn't going to be happy you have come." He inquired while receiving a kiss on the cheek from Sumi.
She went back to sharping her blades edge as Bank and Jak came back into the clearing with fire wood and started a fire to stay warm. "I'm not obligated to your brother Inuyasha. The natural balance of this world is being threatened. I must answer for it. It just seems to begin with the destruction with Sesshomaru." He interrupts her, "You mean your mate?!" She snaps back, "No….my mark is incomplete! He never asked or told me of what his intensions were. I never got a say!" "I know everything Kagome! He truly meant to tell you and make his announcement to the world." "As I'm told…everyone knew about these plans but me." She finished shaping her blade and threw the stone at him.
She took a deep breath and concreted her energy trying to reach out to him. His aura was sad and very weak or sealed away from her. Sesshomaru please answer my call….
He was in the same dungeon cell that was in her dreams. His long silver hair she loved was chopped off at his shoulders and the golden eyes she adored were closed trying to rest. Her astro projected body knelt down to him cupped his face with her hand, "Sesshomaru please open your eyes." She begged whispering out to him. He tilted his head forward, trying to opening his bright eyes at her, overlaying his hand on hers. "My koi. It's been too long since I dreamt of you. And seeing you here makes me afraid I have failed you." She couldn't help but smile at him, "Quite to opposite love. I'm safe and will be retrieving you soon. He shook his head while still staring at her, "No don't you dare come…I won't let you end up in that murder's grasp." She snapped back, "I let you die…you will be saved. Its time to come home Maru!" He let go of her hand glaring at her, "I wont ever forgive you if you do."
She stood up looking down at him before she turned, "Then you will have to search your immortal soul of a way to forgive me. Because my love for you demands for you live." Before she left she whispers, "I love you." He almost missed it but his ears heard her clearly and his eyes widened more.