By: Inuyasha4ev
Chapter 3
Nao sat on the couch, staring at his daughter. This was all so confusing. She had seen, just as he could everday. And she loved it. "Let me get this straight. You have seen. You saw the woman's face."
Kagome nodded. "Yes. And now you have to help me see again. I mean, there's so much I haven't seen. Heck, I have no idea what I look like. I want to see my husband...or mate if I love a demon. I want to be able to see my children. I want to see you, Tai, Inu, Shomaru, Sang, and Roku-kun. The colors I saw...they were so vibrant. I don't think I can keep living without being able to see again." She whispered, blinking back tears in her azure eyes.
Nao blinked before asking sternly, "And who says I will allow you to marry or mate? And children are out of the question."
"Come now, father. There must be someone you think is good enough for me. And as for children, I want a lot of them."
"What better reason to use me, Kagome. I will sacrifice myself and allow you to create as many spawns as you wish." Miroku announced in a noble tone, earning a slap and a punch from Sango and Inuyasha. "Why do you two wound me so?"
Kagome giggled. "As if I'd be cruel enough to release your lascivious (lecherous) spawns onto the world. Women could do without more of you roaming around, Roku-kun, but thanks for volunteering."
Nao patted his daughter's head. "What of Sesshomaru or Inuyasha? I've always thought you would make a nice couple with one of Tai's boys. And we could kill two birds with one stone, continuing both of our lines. You and Inuyasha are close in age."
(AN: I'm making Inuyasha 19 and Sess 20 1/2. They are demons and have the rest of their lives ahead of them...centuries...millineums.)
"Higurashi-san, I am offended. I am not good enough to mate your daughter?" Koga asked, entering the room and placing his hands on Kagome's shoulders. "I, for one, think we could make quite the couple. Don't ya think, babe?" Koga asked Kagome, nuzzling the top of her head.
"Why of course. I wouldn't mind mating you, Koga." She teased, her voice taking on a serious tone. "However, you are to be with Ayame."
"Oi, don't remind me of that wench. She is so annoying. And her voice burns my eardrums. Not to mention, she doesn't have half the things you have, my 'Gome."
Blinking, Kagome revealed golden orbs. "And what would that be?"
Kagome chuckled. 'Fishing for a compliment, are we? Well, you're beautiful, smart, powerful. Not to mention fiesty." He smirked when he heard Inuyasha growl. 'Is there a problem, Inu-baka?"
"Shut it, you mangy wolf. And stop touching her."
"She seems to have no problem with it, pup. I suggest you quiet down and prepare for your nap. You seem cranky."
Inuyasha snarled. "You want a piece of me, ookami?!"
Koga cracked his knuckles. "Always have, inu!" He leapt toward Inuyasha.
Kagome's eyes flashed from red to black. She stood, holding up her hands. "Freeze, bakas!" A soft smirk crossed her face when she sensed their auras hanging in the air. "Good. Now, your whole argument makes no sense. I suggest you sit down silently unless you wish to be cursed. Do I make myself clear?"
Koga crossed his arms and grumbled. "Sure, yeah, whatever."
"Feh." Inuyasha shrugged.
Wide, golden eyes appeared on her face. "Good boys." She dropped them, smirking when they fell on their face. "Now, can we get back to my situation?"
Nao laughed, wiping tears from his eyes. "Of course. What do you know of this woman?"
"Um, she was a miko. And her aura felt so familiar." Kagome closed her purple eyes in concentration. "And then I had that day dream."
"And what happened?"
"I hardly rememeber. It had something to do with a green circle. And I was there, only I was like three. And you were there. And some woman was there. And I called her mom, but she wasn't Kikyo. Her name was Kiyoko."
Nao frowned. "That name does sound vaguely familiar. But why would you call her mother?"
Kagome nodded. 'Exactly. I dont' understand...I know this is strange. And I should remember. But have I been blind my whole life?"
"..." Nao opened his mouth to speak, then shut it again as he thought. "The tell you the truth, kanojo, I can remember nothing from before you were six. That is very strange. Why?"
She shrugged in response. 'Because I think what I saw in my head was a memory. I've never dreamt before. Well I have, but when I did, I could only see, smell, and feel things. But this one was so vivid. And I saw things. And the woman i called mother was helping me with my colors and shapes. So I must have been able to see them. And she looked exactly like that woman who touched me. Or atleast I think. The lights might have made my vision a little off. But she was a miko...and I'm a miko...then maybe..." She set her hand aflame with energy. Though once a blazing fuschia, the energy became a more tame light pink, then white. "I can make myself see." She placed her hand over her closed eyes and concentrated on what she wanted to do. Abruptly, a sharp pain flew through her eyes and she shut off her energy, covering her eyes and whimpering softly.
Nao grabbed her arms, trying to pull them from her face. "Allow me to see, kanojo. I want to see what you've done."
Wincing, Kagome slowly lowered her hand, showing a small amount of blood in her hand. But the blood wasn't normal. It was nearly black, even had a purplish hue. "I don't know what I did." She mewed.
"You're bleeding. Koga, get me a towel please." He instructing, thanking him when he returned with it. Nao raised the towel to her face and wiped away the excess blood. "There are not cuts. Where did this blood come from?" When he was finished, he sighed softly. "You can open them now."
Kagome shook her head. "I've probably made it worse."
"How can you make it worse than seeing nothing but black?" He asked with a small smile.
"I could be seeing hot pink for the rest of my life." She giggled.
Nao laughed back, kissing her forehead. "Come now, open them for me, my baby."
She scowled. "I am not a baby. In fact, I'll be a woman in twelve days."
"No. You'll still be my baby."
Kagome's eyes snapped open to glare at him. Her green eyes faded to gold and she smiled.
"Why are you smiling at me that way?"
She rose a hand to his face and traced his features, staring into his eyes. "Your eyes...they're comforting." She stroked his jawline and laughed, launching herself at him. "I can see you!"
"You can!" He held her tight.
She broke away from him and snatched her mirror out of her purse. "Oh my Kami! Daddy, this is so perfect! I can actually see myself! And I must say, I do look nice." She smiled at him, then frowned, blue eyes staring sadly at him.
He caressed her cheek. "What's wrong?"
"It's gone. It only lasted a minute. Why?" Her eyes narrowed and burned red. "Ugh, I was so ignorant to think I could actually do it. I'm going to my room." She turned to leaved, but her father grabbed her hand.
"Kagome, don't be so disappointed. You can always keep trying."
"I don't want to keep trying. It'll only tease me when I find that I can't see once again."
"Darling, it's better to have had sight and lost sight than to not have had it in the first place."
"Wrong, father. I would have rather not known what was out there than to see it and have it snatched away from me." She gasped, her hand shooting to her temple.
Nao's eyes widened with worry. "Darling. Are you alright? Kagome." He watched in shock as her eyes became completely empty, no color at all. Her lids fluttered shut, and she collapsed. Catching ehr with ease, his aura pulsated with anger. "We need to find the wench who touched my daughter. Did you kids see anyone at all?"
"No." Sango whispered sadly. "No one who matched Kagome's description anyway."
He nodded slowly. "Would you watch her? I need to go to the mall and see if they will allow me to see the security tape. Tai, call me if something happens." he handed his daughter over and strolled out of the house. He would have the wench arrested, touching his daughter! What right had she?! And she had harmed her! Caused her to faint! The wench would die!
(((((In Kagome's head)))))
"Kagome, sweetheart, use your chopsticks, not your fingers." Kiyoko instructed her daughter as she watched her chubby hands grab a handfull of rice.
Kagome frowned. "But, 'kaa-san. Those stupid sticks are hard."
Kiyoko smiled. "Don't say stupid, dear." She sighed and looked to her husband for help when Kagome huffed and pushed her bowl away.
Nao shrugged and grinned. "Hey, Kagome. Did I mention that Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, and Inutaisho will be here in a few minutes?"
"No!" She said with bright eyes.
"Oh yes, they are. And his two boys are big, you know. They eat with their chopsticks."
Kagome shrugged, taking her sticks and using them. "I bet not as good as me!"
Nao laughed, ruffling her hair. "No. Not as good as my princess." He left the room when the doorbell rang, reentering with Inutaisho, Inuyasha, 5, and Sesshomaru, 6 3/4.
"Sessy! Inu!" She squealed, running to them both.
"Kag!" Inuyasha hugged her.
"Hello, Kagome." Sesshomaru hugged her and patter the top of her head.
"Come! See how good I eat with my chopsticks!" She was going to run back to the table when she was snatched into two large arms. "Agh! He's got me!" She laughed as Inutaisho tickled her in his arms.
He chuckled. "Were you not going to say hello?"
"Hi, Tai-papa!"
Inutaisho sat her down, watching her scramble away. "Kiyoko, might I say, you look lovelier each time I see you."
Kiyoko laughed. "You old flirt, sit down and enjoy the meal." After fifteen minutes of childish laughter and adult chatter, there was a knock at the door. "I've got it." Kiyoko left, coming back with a pale face and a dark haired couple behind her. "Nao, this is Onigumo Naraku and Suzuki Kikyo. They wish to speak with us."
He frowned., standing. "How may I help you?"
Kagome didn't like Naraku's aura. She ran to her father, clutching his leg. "Obou?" She whimpered.
"It's alright, Kagome. Onigumo, state your business. What is it that you want?"
Naraku tore his gaze from Kagome and licked his lips. She'd grow up to be one tasty morsel. "Why, nothing more than your lovely daughter."
Nao's eyes narrowed. "Pardon me?"
"You've heard correct. I've seen her playing outside. Even at a young age, she has a promising face. And long legs. I'd love to break her in in a few years. Name your price."
Nao growled, a habit he had picked up from his childhood friend. "There is no way in hell you will have my daughter. Leave before I call the police."
"Moron. I run the police force." Using demon speed, he snatched Kagome into his arms, forming a barrier between him and the outraged family on the other side. "My, and such beautiful eyes. Were they still purple a second ago? Ah, it matters not. My sweet, you may call me, Naraku." He kissed her neck, then her cheek. "Ah, three years old, such a tender age. And you're the keeper of the jewel. Oh, and such lucious lips for a small girl." He leaned down, forcing his lips on hers.
Kagome sobbed, nearly choking on her tears. Her eyes became vibrant with color (powerful). She lowered her lids and clenched them shut, unknowingly sending all of her energy to her lips.
There was a blinding light and Naraku held her away. His licked the blood from his lips, smirking at the sight of his blood on her lips and teeth. "My little wench, you are fiery. I'll have to break that, won't I?" He cradled her to him and stroked her cheek, snarling when she bit him. "Wench." He opened his mouth, spraying her wide eyes with miasma.
Kagome screamed. "Daddy! It hurts! And I can't see! Stop him! Please! Mommy!"
Nao growled lower. He felt so vulnerable. He didn't know what to do! That bastard was hurting his daughter and he couldn't do a thing about it.
"Let go of her!" Inuyasha screamed, clawing at the barrier.
Naraku, getting very annoyed by Kagome's crying, struck her head, effectively knocking her out. "Kami, this wench is lucky she is worth all of this mess."
"Naraku!" Kiyoko placed a hand on the barrier, dissipating it. "Release my daughter!"
He chuckled. "Why would I release my koi?"
Inutaisho rushed to him, grasping his neck. "I suggest you release my mesume."
"Your daughter? Do not make me laugh. This human is of no relation to you."
"You are wrong. She is my goddaughter. Now, drop her. I do not wish to spill your blood on her."
Naraku smirked. "Alright." He threw Kagome to the side, dissapearing and leaving the room filled with his special miasma. Moving through the gas, he grabbed Kiyoko. "Kiyoko, my darling, you will be free when Kagome comes to me. Kikyo, stay here. Pretend to be Kiyoko. That is what the miasma will lead them to believe." He dragged Kiyoko from the house.
When the gas disappeared, everyone had lost their memory and Kagome...her sight. "Mommy?" She walked around sightlessly, crying for her mom. "Mommy, I can't see for some reason."
Kikyo smirked, grabbing her 'daughter.' "It's okay, Kagome. Mommy's here. Nao, let's take her to the hospital."
"Of course, Kikyo."
(((((End of dream)))))
Kagome shot up from the bed. She shuddered at the cold air. "It's night time." Knowing she wouldn't get anymore sleep, she got out of bed and headed to Inuyasha's room. "Inu? Inu?" -I don't feel his aura. Perhaps he isn's here.- She visited Sesshomari instead. "Shomaru?"
Sesshomaru sat up in bed after waking immediately. "Kagome."'
"I'm sorry for waking you. I can't sleep. And I need to talk to someone." She moved to stand near his bed.
Reaching over, he cut on the lamp and turned to her. "We can converse."
Kagome nodded eagerly, sitting on his bed. "I had this dream. I don't entirely remember what it was about, but it scares me. And it angers me. I know something wrong happened in the past, and it's the reason I'm like this now. I just can't process what it was." She sighed, staring at him. "What do I do?"
Sesshomaru closed his eyes to think. "Can you remember anything?"
"Well, there was Naraku...and you, Inu, me, my dad, my mom, and Kikyo. And there was something about miasama...and something about a jewel." She confided, thinking back. "Yes. That is all that I remember." She yawned and sank to lie down.
Sesshomaru nodded. "Hn. Perhaps if you return to sleep, you will be able to recollect in the morning."
Kagome agreed. "Mind if I crash here?"
"Hn." He cut off the light and laid back down.
SsSsSsSs
"Nao, come see this." Inutaisho grinned, dragging his friend to Sesshomaru's room. "What a couple, eh?"
Nao frowned. "Did something occur?"
Inutaisho shook his head. "You never have to worry about that with Sesshomaru. Besides, I smell nothing. They are merely sharing a bed. We can ask them about it when we awaken." Inutaisho nearly fell over when he smelled a scent he had never caught before. His son, the cold Sesshomaru, was aroused. -Thank Kami Nao is human and can not smell this.- He remained, even after Nao left.
Sesshomaru slid closer to Kagome, tossing his arm over her waist and pulling her against his chest. "My mate, how many pups did you wish for?" He mumbled in his sleep, kissing her neck. Kagome's eyebrows furrowed and her body went rigid. "You have nothing to fear in me, mate. Now, how many pups do you desire?"
Kagome relaxed, sighing softly unconciously. "Three boys and four girls."
"Why so many girls, my dear?" He muttered against her flesh with a small smile. "I wish for the majority to be male."
"Boys are so annoying, wild, loud."
"You speak of Inuyasha."
Kagome giggled. "Do not say that. Inu-kun is sweet." She winced when Sesshomaru's hold tightened on her. "What?"
Sesshomaru growled. "Do not say such things. You are mine." He lowered his head and kissed her.
Her light red eyes snapped open and she snatched away, ignoring his growl. "Sesshomaru." She snapped.
He cracked a golden eyes. "What?"
"You just kissed me."
He shrugged. "And..." He opened his eyes slowly. "Get out."
"Get out?"
"Must you repeat me."
"What the heck do you mean, 'get out'?! This is my house! And you're the one who kissed me!"
"Woman, must you be so loud. This Sesshomaru is resting. Leave."
She narrowed her eyes. "Whatever. I'm not going anywhere."
Sesshomaru got out of bed, picked her up, and dumped her out in the hall, which Inutaisho had recently vacated. Slamming the door, he sat on the bed. -Why did you have me kiss her?-
BEAST- I TELL YOU I WANT HER. IT YOUR FAULT FOR LETTING HER SHARE BED.
-What else did you say to her?-
BEAST- JUST THAT SHE IS OURS. AND I ASKED HER HOW MANY PUPS SHE WAS. SHE WANT 3 BOYS 4 GIRLS. I SAY WE WANT MORE BOYS.
-Why would you say that? I do not wish to have any pups at all with the wench.- He growled when he didn't recieve an answer. "Kagome is an associate and nothing more. Not even a friend." Sesshomaru told himself, getting up to begin his day.
(((((Breakfast)))))
Kagome sat at the table, her eyes closed as she meditated. She wanted to recall her dream. How badly she wanted to recall it! But alas, she couldn't. Sighing, she pushed her bowl of rice away, ignoring the concerned auras she felt.
Nao frowned. "What's wrong, princess?"
"I had another dream last night. And I have no idea what happened in it. I asked Sesshomaru what I should do. He said sleep on it. And I still can't remember. It's so frustrating, and I know it was important."
"Do not worry. It will com to you. I'm sure of it."
"Sure. Whatever." She sighed. "I'm goin for a walk."
"Alone?"
Kagome nodded. "Yes, alone. Why not?"
Inutaisho breathed. "You could get hurt, Kagome."
"I'll be fine. And if I'm not, I just...I don't know. You can dress my wounds. Bye." She took off before anyone could say anything else.
Inutaisho turned to Sesshomaru. "Is she upset because of you?"
Sesshomaru shrugged elegantly. "Hn. She is simply upset because of her dream."
"Sesshomaru, I was watching. Why would you kick her out after you kissed her?"
Nao stared at Sesshomaru. "You kissed my daughter?"
"I was asleep."
"What a man does while unconcious reveals his innermost feelings."
"I have none. Therefore, nothing was revealed."
Inutaisho hunched his broad shoulders. "Fine." He sighed. "I sure hope she is back when Inuyasha returns. He was going to take her on a date."
Despite years of practicing self control, Sesshomaru's eyes bled red and his head snapped up. "What?"
"Your brother is taking Kagome out."
"Why. When. Where. Father, I demand answers." He bit.
Inutaisho smirked. "And I thought you felt nothing towards her."
Sesshomaru glared, his gaze clearing. "I feel nothing. She is Higurashi-san's daughter. She deserves respect, something the halfbreed knows not how to give."
"I do too! And I can treat her with that much better than you can!" Inuyasha hissed, entering the kitchen. "I go to Miroku's for one night and already you crave what's mine."
"What is yours?" He cocked a brow.
"Kuh-go-me. She's mine."
"Since when?"
Inuyasha shrugged. "Since I kissed her."
Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes. "I've kissed her as well."
"Yeah. Well, when she gets back, I'm asking if I can court her."
Sesshomaru shrugged. "Do as you wish. She is of no concern to me." With that, he left the kitchen.
"Yeah right. Jealous bastard!"
(((((With Kagome)))))
Kagome plopped down on a bench in the park. "What happened? I was in the dream. Father was in the dream. Naraku was in the dream."
Naraku crept up behind her, kissing her ear. "You are dreaming about me, my love?"
"N-naraku." She stuttered.
"Precisely. Join me on a walk, koi." He dragged her deep within the woods near the park. "You've missed me, haven't you." He inhaled deeply, locking there lips.
"N-no." Kagome tried to back away. "I...you said I had a week."
Naraku nodded. "But the fates did not wish for us to be apart for so long, my dahling." He pushed her against a tree. "In fact, the fates wish for me to take you now."
Kagome shook her head angrily. "Tell me who Kiyoko is and maybe I'll comply."
"How do you know of Kiyoko?" He questioned, rubbing his body against hers and sucking on ehr neck.
"I had a dream about her. But I don't know who she is. Tell me."
He smirked. "I can not."
She growled. "Then get the hell off!" She blasted him away from her and began to run. She was hardly a meter away when he tackled her. "Get off!"
"This is De ja vu, my dear." He plunged his claws into her side, then pulling out, licked the bloody digits.
Kagome kicked him off and put up a barrier. "It'll dissipate when I'm long gone!" She raced off, clutching her side. "Give me the rest of my week!" She ran home as fast as she could, rushing into the house and running into Inutaisho on her way past the living room. "Gomen nasai."
"It's fine, Ka- Why do you wreak of blood?"
"I got hurt. I'll be fine though." She winced when he scooped her up and carried her into the living room. Placing her on the couch, he followed the scent of blood to her side and lifted ehr shirt. Eyes begining to fill in red, he called, "Nao, Kagome is back! Sesshomaru, get me some bandages!"
Hearing his dad yell, Inuyasha rounded the corner, getting hit by the scent of Kagome's blood. He ran into the living room. "Kagome, what have you gotten yourself into this time?" He asked, concern heavy in his voice.
"It's nothing."
Next to enter were Sesshomaru, who entered silently, and Nao, who froze. "Kagome, what happened?"
"Nothing." She lied once again.
"Kag, I smell your lie. Who's scent is that on you?"
"No one's."
Nao glared at her. "Kagome..."
"Naraku. I was at the park. He kissed me. I fought back. He stabbed me with his claws." She shrugged. "Perfectly normal."
"That is not normal."
Kagome sighed as she was bandaged. "I know. But he never stands still long enough for me to purify him. I wish I could wring the bastard's neck." She pulled her shirt down and huffed. "I can't even call the police because he is the head of the police force. It's so frustrating." She buried her face in her glowing hands.
"Hey, Kagome." Inuyasha began, sitting beside her. "We're friends, right?"
"Of course, Inu." She said groggily, resting her head on his shouler.
"And we've been friends for a while, minus the break."
"Is this heading somewhere?"
"Yeah. I kinda, um, wanted to know if I could court you." He said, blushing slightly.
Kagome groaned. "Are you kidding me? Naraku would murder me. No, he'd murder you! There's no way I'm letting that happen."
"I can protect myself and you."
Kagome shook her head. "You don't understand. You don't know him the way I do. The bastard will kill you slowly. He will break you, tearing everything you care about away from him. He is capable of some terrible things, Inu."
Inuyasha shrugged. "I don't care."
"But I do. He's done enough to ruin my life. I want no more. I swear, if he does anything else, I will drain every drop of his blood from his body."
"So I can't court you."
"Not now." Kagome kissed him and smiled. "But when all of this crap is over...I would love to."
Sesshomaru stared at her. -She is willing to court him.-
BEAST- YOU IDIOT. YOU WAIT TOO LONG. MATE WITH HALFBREED.
-Not for long, my inu.- "Kagome, may I speak with you privately?"
"Now? I'm tired."
"Now."
She stood slowly. "Fine, Lord Frosty Fluffy."
"Lord Frosty Fluffy! That's a good one!" Inuyasha laughed along with Kagome.
Sesshomaru growled at Inuyasha, and taking Kagome's hand, dragged her from the room to her bedroom. "What are you doing?"
She flopped back on her bed. "By what?"
"By agreeing to be with the halfbreed."
"Inu? I like him. Why?"
He frowned. "Our kiss meant nothing."
"First, it was your kiss. You kissed me. Second, you act as though it's nothing. You're the one who literally threw me out." She replied, ignoring the urge to roll her eyes.
"So you go to the halfbreed?"
"I've always liked Inuyasha. So don't flatter yourself."
He loomed over her, holding her waist. "You feel nothing towards me?"
"I never said that. But I like Inuyasha. And he asked. So I agreed. And who knows, I might marry someone else by the time this is over."
"Marry someone else? Demons do not marry."
"Therefore, I was speaking of a human."
"What human?" He growled at her.
She glared. "It's none of your business." Her eyes widened when he pressed his lips to her. Kissing back briefly, she snapped to her senses and pushed him away. "Bye, Sesshomaru."
He smirked. "You felt something. Something that means you can not court the halfbreed. I will take you to dinner tomorrow at seven. Be prepared, Kagome." He kissed her again and left.
Kagome bit her lip, her light red eyes glaze over. "Kami, I hate that baka."