The Dark-Light
By Anime-Goddess-Sakura
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.
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Chapter 6 Day 1 with the Demon Lord.
Kagome couldn't remember the last time she felt so much at peace. And the best part was she was surrounded by something warm and…fluffy. Being very greedy she snuggled closer to the soft warmth. She let out a delighted purr, before settling on burying her face in it. "Fluffy." She muttered.
Sesshoumaru had woken up a while ago and was now gazing at the sleeping girl next to him. Sesshoumaru held back a groan as she petted his tail. Why did he always have to end up in such an awkward situation? Something that not everyone knew was that Sesshoumaru's tail was one of the most sensitive parts of his body. And being caressed there was causing quite complicating effects on his body and it wasn't helping that she was in heat and her scent was quite enticing. He actually purred when she buried her face in his tail and petted him. Damn, Sesshoumaru thought.
He was about to pull his tail free from her grasp, when she began stirring. Sesshoumaru prepared himself for what was about to happen, but he was surprised when instead of yelling at him. She hugged him tightly. "Fluffy." She whispered. Sesshoumaru's right eye twitched at the mention of the hateful nickname. He could feel as she blinked. He smirked as he felt her heartbeat increase. So she had awoken and she had figured out where she was. He was going to enjoy the look on her face.
Kagome by now was fully awake and she knew exactly next to whom she was laying. She knew that Sesshoumaru was awake as well, just her luck. Well, she wasn't dead yet; that was a good sign. Or maybe it wasn't, considering that she was in heat. Maybe he was planning to…Kagome shook the thought out of her head. No, Sesshoumaru wouldn't do something like that. He had honor, he wouldn't take advantage of her… even though she wouldn't mind. Bad, Kagome, she reprimanded herself. The heat was reducing her to nothing more then a lusty female. She had to keep her cool; otherwise she would end up doing something that she would regret. "Damn heat." She muttered.
Sesshoumaru smirked when he heard her. He could smell her arousal; he also knew that she was fighting it. He wiped the smirk off his face when he noticed her moving. Kagome raised frightened silver blue eyes to look at the Demon Lord that was currently looking straight at her. Glaring would be more accurate. Letting her instincts guide her, she slowly backed away from him on all fours. Sesshoumaru watched her with weary eyes. She was at the end of the bed when he spoke. "Where do you think you're going Ka-Go-Me?" Kagome's eyes widened as big like saucers. He had called her by her name. She forgot that she was at the edge of the bed, thus ending up falling when she lost her balance. "Ouch." Kagome whimpered rubbing her sore behind.
Sesshoumaru fought the urge to roll his eyes as he watched her on the floor. How could the last hope against Naraku be so clumsy? She raised frightened eyes to look at him. She was ready to run, he could tell by her body language. Kagome not trusting the Demon Lord jumped up and ran to the door. She just managed to open the door a few inches when it was shut by the Demon Lord himself. Kagome pressed herself against the door, waiting for death, but it never came. Instead Sesshoumaru took a step back to look at her. "Where do you think you're going Kagome?" he asked again. He mentally sighed when she noticed the same dumb expression on her face.
He was about to say something when the door behind her burst open, causing Kagome to loose her balance and fall on the Demon Lord. "Sesshoumaru-sama!" Rin yelled. However she stopped when she saw the position that the two adults were in. Kagome eyes would have popped out of her eyes, if they could. She was lying on Sesshoumaru and the Demon Lord was actually blushing. If you could call that red tinge on his cheeks a blush. "Get off!" he said in a stern voice. Kagome quickly jumped up with her cheeks bright red. "Is Sesshoumaru-sama and pretty lady making babies?" Kagome almost fell at the child's statement, while Sesshoumaru of course kept his cold facade on. Kagome blushed an even brighter red and decided not to look at the Demon Lord in question. Sesshoumaru smirked at the young woman's obvious distress.
"Rin, what have I told you about barging into my quarters?" he asked in a stern voice. "Rin, must always knock before barging into Sesshoumaru-sama's chambers." She said looking at her feet. "Rin is very sorry." Kagome couldn't help, but find the child cute. She was curious as to why the Demon Lord would keep a human girl. "Who's the pretty lady?" the girl asked suddenly in a much cheerful voice. "My name is Kagome." Kagome said kneeling down so that she was eyelevel with the child. "It's a really pretty name, are you going to be Rin's new mom?" Kagome blinked a few times as she looked at the girl. One word came to her mind, Shippou. "Of course Rin." She answered as she fought back the tears that were threatening to fall. Rin was about to say something when Sesshoumaru spoke. "Rin go play in the gardens and take Jaken with you." He said in a stern voice. "Bye, bye Kagome." Rin chirped. She flashed Kagome a toothy grin, before hurrying out of the door.
Kagome swallowed hard, she was alone again with Sesshoumaru. "I better be leaving." She said turning around and looking at the Demon Lord. However her jaw almost hit the floor when she looked at him. He was looking out of the window. The crisp morning sunlight cascaded along his perfect body, making his hair shine lightly. She unconsciously licked her lips. "Like what you see?" he asked turning around and looking at her. Kagome instantly bristled like a cat. "Not really." She lied. "If you'll excuse I will take my leave." She said turning around and walking to the door. However she never got there as she was unceremoniously thrown on the bed. Sesshoumaru stood casually leaning against the door with his arms crossed over his chest. "Sesshoumaru what do you think you're doing?" Kagome asked angrily sitting up. Her wings had unconsciously appeared on her back and they spread wide open as a warning. "You will not be leaving this castle." He said sternly.
Kagome growled lowly in her throat. "You have no right to keep me here, Fluffy!" she spat. Now it was Sesshoumaru's turn to growl. "I would advise you, to call this Sesshoumaru by his proper name, wench!" he spat. He didn't know what was with this girl. He tried to civil, but she had to push his buttons. He stood up straight when she stood up from the bed and walked right up to him. She surprised him by stomping on his foot. "My name is Ka-Go-ME, stupid inu youkai!" she hissed.
Sesshoumaru kept is cold facade, even though his foot was hurting. Instead he decided to get her angrier. "I'm sorry…." He began, Kagome's instantly smiled, but soon was glaring daggers at him, when he finished. "..bitch." he said in a cold voice. He quickly evaded her punch. "I will skin you alive, Sesshoumaru!" she yelled as she jumped towards him. Wasn't she supposed to be scared of him, he thought as he avoided another punch. Deciding that he had enough, he used his energy whip to tie her up. (A/N He can use it without burning her, it depends on the strength of his youki, if he wants the whip to burn, he must raise his youki. However right now he just wants to restrain her) Kagome snarled as she was currently all tied up.
"Kagome, we need to talk." He said standing a few feet away from her. Kagome instantly stilled when he called her by her name. "I know that you're the Dark-Light." He said, Kagome's eyes widened and panic took over her. She began struggling to come free. All the while the same phrase kept repeating in her head, he knows, he knows. "Kagome, stop that!" he said in a stern voice. Yet she didn't. He growled as he felt the fear laced in her scent. Deciding that she had to trust him, he walked towards her. Kagome watching him come closer, began struggling harder. Sesshoumaru knelt so that he was eyelevel with her.
He reached out and grabbed her chin; she kept her struggle causing Sesshoumaru's claws to scratch her face. "Kagome, stop that!" he growled lowly in his throat. She stilled and looked at him with frightened eyes. "I won't harm you; you're under my protection." He said softly. She blinked and looked dumfounded at him. "My honor as a Lord depicts that I must protect you, seeing that you're royalty." He said motioning to the mark on her arm. Kagome looked dumbfounded at him. And Sesshoumaru thought that she was making a great impression of a fish out of water. "Then why am I tied up?" Kagome asked regaining her composure. "So that you won't hurt yourself." He said, his eyes shining with amusement, when he noticed the fire burning in her eyes.
"Oh great Sesshoumaru-sama, I promise that I will not hurt myself." She said sarcastically. He decided to ignore that comment and released her. "You will stay at the castle." He informed, he expected her to protest and she did. "But I have to collect the jewel shards!" she said. "You need to rest first; the transformation has drained your energy and you need to regain your strength." Kagome was about to protest, but was silenced by a glare from him. She settled on pouting. "I have some things to take care off, in the meantime you can do whatever you want as long as you stay at the castle; disobey me and there will be punishment." He said before exiting the door. Kagome stuck out her tongue at him.
Even though she didn't want to admit it; he was right. She needed to rest. However the grumbling of her stomach, reminded her that she hadn't eaten since yesterday. Well, it seemed like she was going to raid Sesshoumaru's kitchen, she thought smiling wickedly. With that last thought she walked out of the room.
Sesshoumaru was currently sitting in the library. He was looking through the books that told of the prophecy of the Dark-Light. The prophecy told of the offspring of an angel and demon. She would be the very essence of the Shikon no Tama; darkness and light combined; the so-called Dark-Light. Nevertheless the Dark-Light would have to choose, between the light and the darkness.
The prophecy also spoke of a great evil that would want the power of the shikon no Tama. Sesshoumaru was sure that this great evil as Naraku. In order for this great evil to harness the true power of the jewel, he would have to mate with the Dark-Light. For only then would the shikon be truly his. Sesshoumaru couldn't help the growl that escaped his lips as he thought about the filthy hanyou mating with Kagome.
Sesshoumaru fought back his growl and kept reading. He was stunned when the prophecy mentioned a protector. The protector would wield the sword that would eventually defeat the great evil, with the power of the Dark-Light's heart. He tried to comprehend the words, but he didn't quite understand. He let a frustrated growl as he tried to translate the rest of the script. It was written in the ancient language of angels. He could decipher some parts of the prophecy; the last part was unknown to him though. He closed the book with a large thud. He could ask Kagome about the rest of the prophecy, but she probably didn't know everything. She could barely control her powers. Yet he could always ask.
His mind suddenly turned to the next question that was bothering him. There was a protector, but who could it be? The protector had to be someone close to the girl. Inuyasha was the first name that popped in his head. He had always been her protector. However Inuyasha had someone else to protect now, namely his former lover. There was always the wolf, but he didn't use a sword. Or maybe it was someone that they didn't know yet. The Demon Lord massaged his temples. He could feel a headache coming. He cast his gaze on the paper that was lying on his desk. One thing that seemed to stand out was the fact that the prophecy kept repeating the importance of blood. Blood was the most important thing. He could decipher something about the mixing of blood, but he wasn't able to make out the rest of it. A shiver went down his spine as he still recalled the taste of her blood. Delicious, he thought. He quickly shook those thoughts out of his head. He was acting like a vampire demon.
He stood up and walked out to his window. He looked outside where Rin should be currently playing. However she wasn't there. That was quite strange he thought. Thinking about his young ward, he knew that he needed to protect her. If Naraku won, everyone would suffer, including the young child. One thing was sure; he had to protect Kagome. If Naraku got his clutches on her, he would be unstoppable. Deciding that he needed to talk to the young girl; he walked out of his library. He would also find Rin in the progress.
Using his nose, Sesshoumaru found himself in front of his kitchen doors. He knew that the young woman and his young ward were in there. What they were doing, he didn't know. He flinched when he heard the screech of Jaken. Apparently the two females were torturing the toad youkai. Thinking that the youkai had enough, he decided to walk in. He was met with quite a funny scene. Jaken was unconscious in a corner and covered with flour while his mouth was stuffed with some carrots. Rin and Kagome weren't in any better condition. Kagome's raven-black hair was now snow white, thanks to all the flour. A few red smuches covered Kagome's cheeks. Rin had large flour stains on her face and clothes. And Rin seemed to have some cherries in her hair. Sesshoumaru's felt sorry for the servants that had to clean up the kitchen. It was a complete mess. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, eggs were strewed everywhere. It looked more like a war zone. And by the way poor Jaken was looking he could be right.
"What is going on here?" Sesshoumaru asked, knowing very well that this mess was compliment of the young woman standing behind Rin. "Kagome wanted to teach Rin how to cook, but Jaken was being mean." "Kagome decided to teach Jaken a lesson." Rin said snickering. Sesshoumaru turned his gaze to Kagome that was currently looking very innocent. "Is that what happened here Kagome?" he asked his tone cold and reprimanding. "Yep, Jaken fought a valiant battle, but in the end he was no match for out flour and eggs attack." Kagome said grinning. Sesshoumaru sighed and looked at the toad youkai that was currently in Lala-land.
Taking a quick glance at Rin, he noticed the same mischievous grin on her face as on Kagome's. Maybe Kagome wasn't such a good influence on the young child. He involuntary shivered at what for plan those two could come up with if they united. Sesshoumaru knew very well that even though Rin was very young she was very scheming as well. The child knew when to use those puppy eyes and he fell every time for them. Or she knew how to get her way, by just hugging his leg and then looking at him with large innocent eyes. Yes, Rin was in a sense a lot like Kagome. Scary, he thought.
"Rin go take a bath." He said sternly to the little girl. Rin nodded and ran out of the door. He then trained his gaze on Kagome that was currently frowning and looking disgustingly at her hair. "Since when do you find it appropriate to destroy my kitchen?" he asked suddenly, making her head snap up. "I just wanted to make something to eat." she said defensively. "Really, did it not occur to you to ask the servants to prepare you something?" he asked irritated with her insolence. "Nope, I can do things myself." She said smiling cheekily. It was hard to believe that this tiny creature was actually the Dark-Light, he thought as he watched her.
"Go take a bath and then meet me in my library." He said sternly, thinking that it was no use arguing with such a maddening female that seemed to have a sharp tongue as well. "Oh, yes Sesshoumaru-sama, your wish is my command." she said bowing lowly. She let out an eep and scurried out of the door, when Sesshoumaru actually growled at her. What did these things happen to him?
Kagome loved the hot springs. She gingerly massaged her scalp with the strawberry scented shampoo that she brought from her time. After washing the shampoo out she slowly applied the some of the soothing conditioner, letting it sit on for a moment, she closed her eyes and just relax in the water. Well, things sure had changed. She was now staying with the Demon Lord, who wasn't trying to kill her. Well it was the first day, things could still mess up. And she was glad her heat was almost over, thank Kami. She opened her eyes and looked around. She could get used to this.
Running her fingers through her dark locks she worked out all of the knots. After thoroughly washing out the conditioner, she decided just to relax. She was to meet Sesshoumaru in his library, but he could wait. For some reason she liked getting on his nerve. Her mind suddenly turned to the kiss. He had kissed her. She might have blacked out afterwards, but she still recalled the kiss. His lips had felt so good against hers. It had been her first kiss, but she wasn't complaining. It could have been much worse. A shiver went down her spine, by just thinking about it. "Bad Kagome." She said pinching her cheeks.
Ironically her first kiss had been with Inuyasha's brother. Kagome could still remember, how much she dreamed of getting her first kiss from Inuyasha, but as fate would have it; it had been with Sesshoumaru. She shook her head as she tried to banish those thoughts. It still hurt to think about Inuyasha. A part of her still loved and yearned for him, but she knew very well that he didn't love her. She looked at the warm water as she remembered that she had brought Kikyo back. She had done that, only for him. She convinced herself that if Inuyasha was happy she would be happy too. It hadn't been like that, though. Every time she saw them together it was as if her heart was ripped out and trampled on. And yet she could hate neither Kikyo, nor Inuyasha. She watched the ripples in the water as her silver tears fell and made contact with the surface of the water. Her silver tears glowed beautifully in the water of the hotspring as they turned into little silver spheres and lay still on the bottom of the hotspring. Wiping her tears away, she closed her eyes and tried to relax. She didn't want to think of that anymore. Sighing she felt as the exhaustion caught up with her and sleep took over her.
Sesshoumaru was getting exasperated. He had told her to meet him in the library. However it already been two whole hours since she went to take a bath. He could be protecting her, but he wasn't going to be disobeyed, whenever she found it suitable. Marching to the hotsprings, he cursed the Gods above for crossing paths with this female. Stopping in front of the doors to the hotsprings, he was surprised to hear nothing. He sniffed the air, she was still in the bath. Growling deeply in his throat, he pushed the doors open. He didn't care if she was nude. She needed to learn her place. When he gave an order, he expected her to follow it.
Walking through the steam he was hit with her scent full force. He almost lost it then and there. Her heat was almost over, but it was still quite strong. It was good that he had more control then most. He slowly walked towards the springs. He spotted her from afar. She had her back to him. He wasn't surprised to see her there. She had her back pressed against the side of the spring and her head was slightly lowered. She was asleep, he concluded. For a minute he thought about letting her sleep. Nevertheless that would mean that she would be disobeying him so he decided to wake her up. If only he knew that that would be a bad idea.
He walked around so that he was facing her. Thankfully for Kagome the water covered her nudeness. "Wake up, wench." He said in a stern voice. Kagome on the other hand didn't seem to hear him. She was still asleep. Sighing he decided to raise his voice. "Wench, wake up!" he said in a hard voice, wrong thing to do. Kagome's eyes snapped open and the first thing she saw was an angry Demon Lord. Her eyes widened as she realized her state of undress. "Sesshoumaru, you pervert!" she yelled releasing a wave of water onto the Demon Lord. Sesshoumaru had no time to react as he was soaked from head to toe. Kagome blinked owlishly as she watched the soaked demon in front of him. I'm so dead, she thought as she watched Sesshoumaru narrow his eyes at her.
"Wench, I'm not a pervert!" he said growling. Kagome glared at him while she had her arms crossed over her chest. "Then what are you doing in here?" she yelled. "Are you just stupid or did you forget that you had to meet me in the library?" he asked, trying to fight his anger. He was soaking wet, thanks to that annoying vixen in the water and she had the nerve to be mad at him and to top it off call him a pervert. "Oops." Kagome said smiling weakly, recalling that she indeed had to meet with him in the library about two hours ago. However her anger came back with a vengeance. "I'm not stupid and you're still a pervert!" she yelled standing up and pointing at Sesshoumaru. Alas forgetting that she was naked. Sesshoumaru smirked as he took her appearance in, but apparently Kagome didn't notice her slight state of undress. "Why are staring at me like an idiot?!" She asked with her ands on her hips.
It was then that she remembered. "Pervert, get out!" she yelled ducking under the water and releasing another wave of water onto Sesshoumaru. This time he avoided it though, by jumping aside. "I didn't know you were so bold." He said smirking at the now blushing female in the hotspring. She growled angrily at him, making him want to chuckle, but he quickly pushed down the urge. "Meet me in the library, after you've dressed." He said turning around and walking away. "And be quick about it." He said in a more serious voice. A loud thud sounded against the wooden door. He couldn't stop the smile that graced his lips. He couldn't remember the last time, he had this much fun. It had been a good idea to keep her around after all.
He groaned as he recalled Kagome's exposed body. He scowled at himself for having such thoughts. Kagome was under his protection and he should respect her. She was not a piece of meat. Growling lowly in his throat he walked to the library where he would wait for her.
Kaede looked up as Kikyo walked in. "Any news of Kagome?" Kaede asked. Kikyo shook her head. She sat down and accepted the bowl of hot soup that her little sister offered her. "The youkais' attack had become more and more." Kikyo said sipping from the soup. "I'm afraid that they've sensed the awakening of the Dark-Light." Kaede nodded. "It must also mean that Naraku has sensed this as well." Kaede said throwing a few wooden logs in the fire. "I'm afraid so." Kikyo said putting her bowl down.
"Kaede, I'll be right back." Kikyo said standing up. Kaede looked questioningly at the older miko, but decided not to push the subject. Kaede watched silently as Kikyo picked up her discarded bow and arrows. "Kaede, do not follow me." She said pushing the mat aside and walking out of the hut.
Kikyo had just made out of the village, when she felt the strong youkai presence in front of her in the woods. "Show yourself, Naraku." Kikyo said stringing an arrow. The low sickening chuckle was heard and the hanyou stepped out from the shadows with his baboon skin on, thus shielding his face from her. "So it is true, you have been brought back to live." Naraku said, his voice showing that he was quite amused. "What do you want; you're not welcome here." Kikyo said with the arrow positioned and ready to notch it if necessary. "I wonder if the reason that you're now alive is the fact that the Dark-Light has appeared." Kikyo narrowed her eyes at him as cold sweat run down her back.
He knew. "Surprised my sweet Kikyo, that I know that the young miko is actually the daughter of the angel and the demoness?" Naraku asked chuckling. "I could sense the power since the first time I laid eyes on her; I was just waiting for her to reveal her true self." He chuckled as he watched the confused look on the miko's face. "Surprised?" he asked mockingly. "You shall not lay a finger on her!" Kikyo yelled releasing the arrow. Naraku didn't even bother to dodge it and was struck in the chest with the arrow, turning him into nothing more then ash. However sure enough it was just another puppet. "My sweet Kikyo, the precious Dark-Light will be mine." He said chuckling. "And you will be dead once again." He said as he seemed to vanish. Kikyo lowered her bow as she looked at the full moon. She just hoped that Inuyasha found Kagome very soon. Naraku knew about the Dark-Light and it was only a matter of time before he tried to capture her.
Kagome scowled as she walked to Sesshoumaru's library. She just wanted to dress in something casual, but no….he had instructed for the servants to dress her in a kimono. Don't get her wrong she did find the kimono really beautiful. However she felt restricted in the expensive cloth. Growling she imagined many ways to torture the Demon Lord. Yes, she knew that she shouldn't test Sesshoumaru's patience, but he had promised to protect her. And Sesshoumaru wasn't one to break his word. So, that meant she was safe for now. Meaning she could annoy the hell out of him. Smiling triumphantly she knocked on the door.
"Come in." Sesshoumaru said in a gruff voice. He looked up when she walked in and his jaw almost dropped. He knew that she was well pretty, but the kimono that she was wearing brought out her more elegant and sensual side. She was wearing a simple soft pink kimono with mint green flower patterns running along her neck and right arm. Her hair was held in a simple ponytail. She looked stunning. Sesshoumaru quickly composed himself and noticed for the first time the goofy grin on her face. "Wipe that stupid grin off your face!" he barked, he was annoyed ay himself for thinking that she was pretty. Kagome was snapped out of her daydreaming. A ferocious growl escaped her lips when she recalled what he had just told her. "I'm not stupid, fluffy!" she yelled, hurting her ears, but she didn't care for she knew that she was hurting Sesshoumaru's ears as well. "And if you continue insulting me like that I will kick your ass!" she said, baring her fangs at the Demon Lord.
Sesshoumaru was taken back by her statement. He never expected her to have reacted like that. He bit back a chuckle that was trying to get out. It was amusing to see her that riled up. Yet he had to remind her that he wasn't afraid of her and even though he gave her his word that he would protect her that didn't mean that she could talk to him like that. Standing up he walked towards her. He was taken back when she held her ground. She stood there her bright colored eyes slightly narrowed. "No one threatens this Sesshoumaru." He said in his cold voice, putting his hands against the wall on each side of her head, effectively trapping her there. She was about to say something, when he cut her off. "Even though, I swore to protect you, that doesn't give you the right to speak to this Sesshoumaru like that." He said acidly. "Disobey me, KA-GO-ME and I will punish you." He whispered in her ear. "And believe me, not all punishments have to be painful." He smirked against her neck when he felt a tinge of fear in her scent. Yet he was surprised when he picked up a bit of arousal in her scent as well. Suddenly getting the urge to smell her, he nuzzled her neck and smelled her hair. She went rigid when he buried his face in her hair. Inhaling her scent deeply, he felt as he relaxed completely.
Kagome stood there immobile. She didn't know what to do. At first he was threatening her and now he was sniffing her. "Sesshoumaru." She whispered trying to get the attention of the Demon Lord. She didn't know what else to do. She was relieved when it seemed to work. He quickly backed away to look at her. "Sit." He said turning around and walking towards his desk. Kagome stood rooted to her place. She didn't know how to react. Just a moment ago, he was practically molesting her and now he was acting as if nothing had happened. She put her hand on her chest. She could feel as her heart was beating rapidly. She was blushing furiously. Confused and slightly afraid, she did the only thing that looked reasonable at that moment, she ran.
She needed to get away, she couldn't understand Sesshoumaru. And she couldn't adapt to his weird mood swings. Afraid for her safety, she took the cowardly way out. Sesshoumaru looked up when she ran out of the door. Thinking quickly he went after her.
Kagome willed the kimono away, only to be replaced with the kind of demon-exterminator suit. She didn't know her way around the castle yet, but she hoped that she found an exit. She could hear Sesshoumaru behind her. Pushing herself harder she tried to get away. Looking in front of her, she cursed as she saw that there was no way out. There in front of her was a huge glass window. Not thinking twice she braced herself as she jumped through the glass window. Glass flew everywhere as she spread her wings wide and took to the sky. Sesshoumaru of course hot on her heels. He couldn't let her leave. "Kagome!" Sesshoumaru growled out as he used his youki cloud to after her. He was quite angry that she was trying to escape.
"Get away from me, Sesshoumaru!" she yelled as she dived towards the forest, with the hopes of loosing him. With speed that surpassed many youkais, she flew through the trees. She didn't even flinch as the branch of a tree hit her in the face and cut her cheek. Sesshoumaru jumped off his youki cloud and continued chasing her on foot. He had to fight his instinct to turn into his true self. The chase was awakening the predator in him and it wasn't helping that he could sense some fear coming from her. And to top it off she was still in heat. He was suddenly very afraid what he would do to her, when he caught her. He growled lowly in his throat, when he saw her getting away. He couldn't loose her. Pushing himself harder, he seemed almost like a blur as he chased the young woman.
Kagome's burst through the trees as she came to a clearing. A sigh of relief left her lips as she noticed that he had lost the Demon Lord. Her pointy ears twitched as her head snap up, just in time to some blades of wind coming at her. Diving aside she managed to avoid them. "What the hell?!" she cried out as she hovered a few feet away from the ground. A chuckle was heard as Kagome lightly landed on the ground. Grabbing one of the silver daggers on her belt she positioned herself in a fighting stance. "Such foul language from such a holy creature." Cold sweat ran down her neck, when she heard that voice. Stepping out from the shadows of some trees were Naraku and Kagura. "Naraku." Kagome growled angrily.
"I'm flattered that you still remember me, my little miko or should I call you Dark-Light." He said smirking, when he noticed the shock look on Kagome's face. "I must say I like the way you look now." he said taking in her appearance. "What do you want, Naraku?" she hissed. "My sweet Kagome, isn't it obvious by now?" Kagome snarled as she held the half of the shikon no tama in her hand. "The jewel isn't the only thing I desire." He said as he noticed her holding her half of the Shikon no Tama. "Let me assure you that what you seek, you shall not gain." Sesshoumaru said coming to stand in front of Kagome. He shot Kagome a look that promised punishment later. She wanted to crawl under the biggest rock when she saw his gaze, but decided not to show her discomfort.
"Ah, Sesshoumaru." Naraku said, his eyes narrowing a bit when he spotted the Demon Lord, in front of Kagome. He inwardly cursed, for with Sesshoumaru there his plans had gone down the drain. "You're not welcome in the Western Lands, hanyou." Sesshoumaru spat out. "I just came to retrieve what is rightfully mine." Naraku said with a certain edge to his voice. "There's nothing in the Western Lands that belongs to you." Naraku chuckled at this, before answering. "Believe me there is." He said looking straight at Kagome. Sesshoumaru growled when he noticed where Naraku was looking at. Kagura silently observed the exchange between the two males. He could see the protectiveness of Sesshoumaru. She was glad for that. The wind witch knew that if Naraku ever got his hand on the young miko, he would be unstoppable. And that meant that she would his slave forever.
Looking at Kagome, she could see the changes. What Naraku didn't know was, that Kagura could detect an opponent's power by the wind of energy that every individual had. Looking at Kagome, she could see that the wind energy around her had changed and that she was much stronger now. She only hoped that she was strong enough to beat Naraku. "You'd better leave now." Sesshoumaru said with his hand on his sword. "I'm sorry, but I cannot do that, not before collecting my prize." Naraku said looking lustfully at Kagome. With that said Kagura let loose the blades of wind. Sesshoumaru easily blocked the attacks with his sword.
"The wind witch, will not defeat this Sesshoumaru!" he said releasing sparks of energy at Kagura. Kagura blocked them with a tornado. Kagome stood a few feet away and looked at the fight. She didn't notice as Naraku snuck behind her. She screamed as she was pulled against a hard chest and strong arms wrapped around her waist. "Your smell is so intoxicating." Naraku whispered in her ear. "The power flows in waves off you." He said lightly caressing her stomach with one hand. "Let me go!" Kagome cried out struggling against him. She whimpered as the tainted jewel shards cried out to her. Being this close to Naraku was affecting her as well. He was pure evil and it was contaminating her, making her sick. "No, I will not." He said.
Naraku and Kagome looked up when they heard Kagura scream. She was blasted away by the energy sparks of Toukijin. Turning around, Sesshoumaru glared at Naraku. "Let her go, Naraku." The Demon Lord said slowly, while advancing on the spider hanyou. Naraku chuckled as he tightened his hold on Kagome. "Why, would I do such a thing?" "Surely the great Demon Lord of the West has no business with this female; she's after all below you." Sesshoumaru growled lowly in his throat as he watched the scared expression on Kagome's face. Naraku dared to touch what was his. "I think, we will take our leave now." Naraku said all of the sudden. It was then that Kagome panicked.
"No!" she cried out purifying energy surrounding her. Sesshoumaru instinctively jumped back, thus avoiding the blast. Naraku on the other hand wasn't that lucky. He got badly burned on his chest and one of his arms had been completely purified. Kagome fell on her knees exhausted; Sesshoumaru was quickly by her side. "You were lucky this time Dark-Light." Naraku said with glowing crimson eyes as he stood a few feet away from them. "I will be back." With that he was surrounded by a tornado of miasma. Sesshoumaru covered Kagome with his large body as the miasma quickly dissipated; Naraku disappearing with it.
"Is he gone?" Kagome asked finally looking up. "He is." Sesshoumaru answered coldly. He was still mad at her for running away. "Why did you run from me?" he asked sternly, golden boring through Kagome's blue ones. Kagome made an attempt to move away, but he tightened his hold on her. "Answer me." He said in a commanding voice. Kagome lowered her face; she was unable to compete with his intense stare. Sesshoumaru on the other hand felt his anger increase, when she refused to look at him and didn't answer his question. He was satisfied that she was being submissive, but he expected an answer when he asked a question. "Kagome, why did you try to escape?" he said, an involuntary growl leaving his lips.
"I was scared." She whispered. "Scared of what?" he asked, interested in her answer. "Of you." Finally having the courage to look at him, she raised her face. He could see the tears in her eyes that were threatening to fall. He loosened his hold on her. "Why were you afraid of me?" he asked, mentally kicking himself. "I can't understand you; you have all those strange mood swings." She said her voice raising and her anger suddenly renewed. "You're nice to me one moment and you are mean to me the next; I just can't figure you out and it makes me fear for my life." "I'm not sure I can trust you." His golden eyes softened as he watched her. So that was it, he thought. Kagome didn't even notice that she was blabbing. "One moment you're threatening and the next you're kissing me." She gasped as she noticed what she had just said. A blush spread along her cheeks and she buried her face in her hands. Sesshoumaru actually smiled at this.
"Didn't you like my kiss?" he asked teasingly. Her head snapped up and she glared at him. "Look that's what I mean, now you're teasing me; a moment ago you were mad." She said pointing an accusing finger at him. "I'm still mad." He corrected her. Her eyes widened and she lowered her hand. "You could have gotten hurt, Kagome." He said sternly. She lowered her face in shame; he was right. "However I can understand why you ran." He said standing up. Kagome looked up with wide eyes at him. He offered her a hand and she graciously took. "You don't have to fear me." He said as she stood in front of him. His face was only a few inches away from hers. And she couldn't help, but recall the kiss.
"I promise that I will not hurt you." He said gently caressing her cheek. Kagome blushed even brighter. Sesshoumaru quickly retracted his hand, when he noticed what he was doing. What was this woman doing to him? "Let's go." He said walking pass her. Kagome sighed, before following him. Sesshoumaru was an enigma. This was only day one. She couldn't help feel gloomy about the days that were to come. She just hoped that had enough patience to able to handle the Demon Lord.
TBC…
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