The Dark-Light
Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha.
By Anime-Goddess-Sakura
A/N I'm back! Please don't kill me! I know it's been a long time. These months have been a bit hard for me. I'm sorry again for taking so long.
And I'm also having some inspiration difficulties. My muse insists that I write and post a new story. It's a Sess/Kag fic. Yet I'm not sure. The name of the fic is Perfect Distraction. If anyone wants the summary let me know.
Thanks to all of those that reviewed the last chapter.
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Chapter 11 Respect.
Birds chirped happily, while the forest's creatures scurried around undisturbed. The sun shone through the leaves creating a very peaceful atmosphere. The water in a small stream glistened as the sunlight danced all over the surface.
Mitsuko silently stood there observing as some butterflies flew over the water. The two bright colored butterflies flew around one another. She couldn't help but smile. The wind picked up and gently played with her blue silky strands of hair.
She still hadn't had the time to talk to her sister and she had to admit that it felt a bit awkward. Kagome was very different from her to say the least. Kagome seemed very capable of being surrounded by so many individuals and she seemed to enjoy their company, while she on the other hand was a loner.
From a very young age, she had loved her solitude. It gave her time to think and to improve her fighting skills. She had never craved the company of others, not since Alicia died; the closest she had had to a friend was her four teachers. The more she thought about it, the more jumpy she became. She felt a bit crowded with so many people surrounding her. She just wasn't good with crowds.
Sighing she concentrated on her surroundings. She could sense everything around her. Everything had life, from the smaller insects to the large trees. And everything was a part of everything. (A/N Confusing? )
She was the White Light; she was a part of everything around her. How did she know this? Well she just knew. The marking on her forehead proved to everyone that she was the White-Light, lady of the Life-force. The forces of nature were hers to command and they would protect her. She was a protector of the Life-force. Everything around her possessed the Life-force. It was everywhere around her, from the smallest plant to the largest animal. Her eyes glowed as she looked around. Everything around her was surrounded by a white bright light. That was the essence of life, the life-force. Closing her eyes, she felt as nature itself infused her with power.
Everything was born out of the earth and everything would return back to the earth where it came from. Her existence was hard to describe. She was part of the earth, part of the air, part of the part of the water, part of the animals, even the humans, youkai and angels. As the White-Light, she was connected to the Dark-Light, for the Dark-Light represented balance, harmony and even nature needed to be in harmony.
She traced the eight spheres on her forehead; each one of them represented the eight sacred spirits of earth, water, wind, fire, thunder, ice, darkness and light. She extended her hand and smiled as a small sparrow landed on her hand. The bird chirped happily as it watched the beautiful female in front of her.
"You better go now, little one." She whispered as the bird slowly flew away.
Her clothes had changed again. She guessed that this would be her fighting clothes for now. It looked a lot like Sango's exterminator suit, except it had a few changes. The top was turtleneck with long bell-like sleeves. The top hugged her chest and stomach, showing of her petite waist. Her clothes were completely white. Her back was completely bare, leaving room for her wings. Her mother's mark contrasted beautifully with her light colored skin as it rested on her shoulder-blade. Light blue fingerless gloves adorned her tiny hands, although they were hardly visible seeing that the long sleeves covered her hands.
Her armor was light blue embroidered with small intricate silver designs. Her hair was held in a high ponytail above her head. Her boots were knee-high and light blue as well. She watched the bird slowly fly away, before summoning her wings. With an effortless movement two pair of pure white wings spouted out of her back. Some white feathers flying around her. She looked completely ethereal. Flapping her wings a few times, she quickly took to the air.
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Kagome looked around thoughtfully. Rin and Shippou were playing hide and seek. They were currently in the gardens. Today they would just rest, for tomorrow they would begin their journey again. She was looking forward to traveling with Sesshoumaru and Mitsuko, for some reason that this would be really exciting.
Sesshoumaru, well she was curious about the Demon Lord. He could make her so mad sometimes, but at other times he comforted her. She blushed as she recalled how he had assured her that he didn't saw as a tool, but as herself. Not even Inuyasha had told her something so meaningful. And she knew that Sesshoumaru had meant every word, for although the Demon Lord was hard to read and showed little emotions, you could see what he was feeling or thinking by looking into his eyes. His eyes were the windows to his soul.
And they were such beautiful eyes, Kagome thought smiling lazily. His color eyes would shift with his mood. When he was angry, it was like looking into pools of amber with slight copper and silver specks. When he was amused, his eyes were a darker shade of gold. And when he had kissed her, his eyes had been bright liquid pools of gold that made her breath catch in her throat.
She blushed and unconsciously touched her lips, remembering when he kissed her. She had tried to banish the thought about the kiss. Sesshoumaru had told her after all that it was just to punish her, something that hurt her for some reason. Of course she berated herself that the Demon Lord would never feel anything for her. She was after all below him. He might have comforted her, but that's because he was her protector and besides Sesshoumaru would never fall for someone as simple as her.
The Demon Lord was perfection and he would look for perfection in a mate and in Kagome's opinion she wasn't perfection. She was just a normal female with a too big of a mouth and a fiery temper, something that always got her into trouble. Her blue eyes saddened.
Nevertheless it didn't matter how much she tried to tell herself that nothing would ever happen between her and Sesshoumaru, it was impossible to forget how his lips had felt against hers. It felt almost as if he had marked her. Sesshoumaru was very demanding to say the least. Taking what he wanted, but at the same time his lips were very soft, making you want to submit to his every will. Kagome shook her head mentally trying to banish those thoughts, thinking like that would only mean setting herself for another heart ache. And that was something that she wasn't looking forward again.
Inuyasha had done enough damage to her heart as it was. How can love hurt so much? She recalled a song that she had heard in the morning era.
"Nothing hurts like love." She murmured a wry smile on her lips.
"Nothing brings your heart so much pain."
"And you'll never learn."
"Till you get burned."
"Till you're burned by the flame."
She didn't get burned; she got scorched by the flame. No, she would not fall for anyone. Her heart just wouldn't take it again. And truthfully enough she was scared that her heart might get tainted if she ever got her heart broken again. She didn't hate Inuyasha or Kikyo, but deep down inside she knew that she wanted to hate both of them.
Nevertheless those thoughts were pushed aside and she consoled herself with the fact that Inuyasha was happy and that made her happy. Her heart just couldn't get tainted, for everyone's sake. She had a duty and it was to protect the shikon and destroy Naraku and in order to do this, she had to keep her heart pure.
She let out a defeated sigh. She suddenly looked up as the scent of fresh rain and jasmine assaulted her senses. Mitsuko slowly descended from the sky. Kagome almost gasped as she watched her sister. Mitsuko was every bit of a mystical creature that she was. Her blue hair shined brightly in the sun. Her silver eyes sparkled with so much strength and confidence. Her white wings glistened in the sun. Her skin was pale, but not unhealthy, instead it seemed to glow.
Mitsuko had barely touched the ground, when Shippou and Rin tackled her from behind. Thankfully she managed to steady herself. Kagome giggled at the children's obvious display of affection towards her sister.
"Good morning." Mitsuko said softly as she smiled at her two 'attackers'.
The children greeted her warmly as they scurried off to play again. Mitsuko and Kagome watched them for a while, before Mitsuko turned her gaze towards her big sister. Kagome almost took a step back as Mitsuko's silver eyes bore through her. Her eyes were beautiful, but also very intimidating to say the least.
"Good morning, sister…can we talk privately?" Mitsuko asked bowing her head lowly.
"Of course." Kagome said quickly as she tried to compose herself.
Mitsuko straightened up and beckoned her to follow her. Kagome watched as her sister walked in front of her. All the while she wondered what she wanted to talk about. Kagome had noticed in this short time that just like Sesshoumaru, Mitsuko was hard to read. Mitsuko wasn't as cold as Sesshoumaru, but the female guarded her emotions really well. She silently wondered what kind of life her little sister had growing up.
Casting a gaze at her sister, she could conclude that she was raised to be a warrior. Unlike Kagome, Mitsuko was more athletically build, yet with curves of course. This was probably due to Mitsuko's training Kagome concluded. Kagome on the other hand was leaner and curvaceous and did she dare say she was a bit larger in the chest area. Kagome almost giggled at this.
For Pete's Sake she was turning into a female version of Miroku. She sweatdropped as she pictured herself groping every male in sight. Slapping her forehead she groaned as she tried to banish those unwanted thoughts, but at the same time her kitsune side was thinking of how funny it would be to grope the guys. She could imagine Inuyasha turning as red as his clothes. Miroku would be surprised and then he would probably return the favor. Sesshoumaru well… she would have to grope him to see his reaction and Jaken…EWWWWWW. No way, was she going to grope the toad. She shivered as she pictured her hand coming any where near the toad's backside.
Her thoughts again turned to the Demon Lord. He did have a good rear, she had to admit. Sesshoumaru's whole body was perfect. She did after all see him naked. It was brief, but she had memorized every little detail. She hated to admit it, but the arrogant Demon Lord was HOT. She would have to be blind to deny it. However there was no way she was going to tell the Demon Lord this, his ego was huge enough as it was.
She grinned mischievously, his ego might be big, but she always managed to deflate it with some very nice words. Oh she did secretly enjoy the verbal sparring, it sure helped pass the time and unlike Inuyasha, Sesshoumaru always seem to have a quick and witty comeback. She giggled wholeheartedly at this. Mitsuko looked questioningly at her sister. Kagome smiled weakly. Mitsuko said nothing as they continued walking.
Kagome composed herself and again watched her sister. Mitsuko seemed so sure of herself. The girl seemed able to handle anything. She was always calm and collected. Yet she also was a good fighter. She held her own against the Lord of the Western Lands in a fight. And Kagome had to admit that not many could do that.
She almost growled, again she was thinking of the Demon Lord. Mitsuko silently sat down under a tree. She pulled her legs against her chest, so that her chin was resting on her knees. She crossed her arms around her legs and observed her. Kagome seemed to be deep in thought as said girl frowned. Fortunately Kagome seemed to notice Mitsuko looking curiously at her. Deciding not to further embarrass herself she quickly took the seat next to her.
They sat in silence for a moment, neither of them knowing what to say. Kagome said Indian style with her back against the tree. Kagome was nervous to say the least. She twirled a strand of her dark hair around her finger as she tried to come up with something to say. Preferably something that wouldn't embarrass her any further.
Looking at herself, she couldn't help, but smile. Her clothes were very similar to Mitsuko's except hers was black and her armor was dark blue with intricate silver designs, yet instead of long bell-like sleeves her top was sleeveless, exposing her lean arms and the top was v-neck. She was brought out of her musings by Mitsuko's soft voice.
"Thank you." Mitsuko muttered.
"Huh?" Kagome asked blinking owlishly.
"I said thank you for saving me." Mitsuko said smiling shyly.
Kagome looked surprised at her. Yet after a moment, she couldn't help but smile as well.
"You're welcome; I mean what kind of big sister would I be if I hadn't helped you?" Kagome asked grinning, feeling more at ease.
She looked Mitsuko's in the eyes, before turning her gaze to the little kitsune pup and human girl that were playing in the fields of flowers in front of them.
"Besides, I don't know if it's only me, but I can sense what kind of pain you were going through at the moment." Kagome confessed.
Mitsuko was startled at first as she looked questioningly at Kagome. Yet she sighed as she played with the grass at her feet, quietly enjoying the energy that flowed through her as she made contact with the plant.
"I know what you mean, I guess we share a special bond seeing that we're twins…it's kind of hard to explain, but even though we've been apart for so long it's almost seems like we've known one another for ever." Mitsuko said quietly.
"Yeah I know what you mean." Kagome said laughing.
They stayed silent for a while, both of them just enjoying each others company. Kagome mimicked Mitsuko's pose and pulled her legs against her chest as well. She didn't rest her chin on her knees though. She watched the two children and smiled lazily. Shippou had taken an instant liking to Rin and vice versa. They were practically inseparable. They children were oblivious to the two adults observing them as they ran around without a care in the world. They were untouched and untainted by the evil of the world. Kagome sometimes wished that she would be a child once again, to be free and unburdened by all this responsibility.
Yet just watching those two children play, assured Kagome that she had to defeat Naraku, in order to protect Shippou and Rin. Her eyes hardened as she imagined Naraku hurting the children. She had to bit back a growl that threatened to leave her lips.
"I'm sorry." Mitsuko whispered bringing her out of her reverie.
"For what?" Kagome asked puzzled.
Mitsuko didn't meet her confused gaze as she continued.
"For attacking you, for trying to kill you." She said softly.
"You must understand I was ordered to do this…it was my duty as a daughter of heavens and a high ranking general…"
Kagome caught her off, by raising her hand and stopping her.
"All in the past." Kagome whispered, taking her sister's hand in hers; she gently squeezed her hand, assuring her that what she said was true.
Mitsuko smiled, before turning her gaze to the children. It was a small smile, but it made Kagome happy. No more words were spoken. Even though Kagome was very curious to know all there was to know about her sister, she decided to wait. There was more than enough time, seeing that they would be traveling together. Now she decided she would just enjoy her company. They sat in companionable silence after this, just enjoying each other's company.
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"My lovely Sango, will you do me the honor of bearing my child?"
SLAP!
"Will he ever learn?" Kazuo asked amusedly as he looked at the fallen comrade.
His mate chuckled as she looked at the poor monk. However all pity that Mai had been feeling for the perverted monk was pushed aside, when she felt his hand on her bottom. Growling Mai whipped around and punched Miroku in the jaw, sending the monk sprawling a few feet away against the wall.
"I can see where Kagome gets her temper from." Sango said chuckling, Kazuo soon joined in, while Mai huffed and glared.
"Keh, he'll never learn!" Inuyasha said crossing his arms over his chest as he walked into the room.
"Inuyasha, can I have a word with you for a moment?" Kazuo said standing up, when he noticed the hanyou.
Inuyasha looked questioningly at the angel, but decided not to say anything. Quietly he followed the angel out of the room. They soon found themselves in an isolated wing of the castle.
"Inuyasha." He said breaking the silence.
"What are your intentions towards Kagome?" Kazuo asked sternly.
To say Inuyasha was completely taken back by this question would have been an understatement. He mentally flinched as he watched those hard sapphire blue eyes bore through him. Kazuo's face was serious, his lips thin and his eyes slightly narrowed.
"I don't understand what you mean." Inuyasha said uneasily.
"Boy, do not take me for a fool."
"I know about Kikyo…she's your mate to be am I correct?" Kazuo asked, noticing how Inuyasha flinched when he mentioned the priestess' name.
"I will go straight to the point."
"I don't know what you might have done to my little Kagome, but I can sense that she's been hurt very badly." He said seriously.
"I will not ask what happened for it's not my place, but I can say one thing…you have made your choice, now let her make hers."
"She has a right to be happy."
"I will not ask anything from you."
"Yet I will only tell you this once…you can't have both of them."
"If you really care about her, you will offer her your friendship and support."
With that Kazuo turned around to walk, but was stopped by Inuyasha's soft voice.
"How did you know?"
"I'm her father…I just know and I can see the sadness in her eyes, when she looks at you or when you mention Kikyo's name."
"She's hurting very much, but she refuses to show it…she's a strong girl, but even the strongest ones fall."
Kazuo took one last glance at the hanyou, before walking away, leaving him to his thoughts. Inuyasha turned to the large window behind him. The rays of the sun illuminated his silver hair, making it shine brightly. He clenched his fists at his side, not caring when his own claws dug into his flesh and drew blood.
He knew that Kagome was hurting and it was all because of him. He hated himself…no he despised himself. He loved her, yes…but he could never have her. He had Kikyo. He loved Kikyo as well. He was selfish. He had always been selfish. How many times had he not snuck out to meet up with Kikyo, knowing very well that Kagome knew? And still when he came back, she forgave him. She was always there for him and he was never there for her.
She gave so much, but got nothing in return. She even stayed with him, when he hurt her with his words and snide remarks. She trusted him with her life. She loved him, no she loves him…she still does. He could tell by the way she looks at him or by the way she smiles warmly at him. He cannot understand how she can forgive him so easily. Inuyasha closed his eyes as he inhaled through his nose. He was undeserving of her. Kazuo was right; she has a right to be happy. And it pained him to think that he wouldn't be the one to make her happy.
Opening his eyes he gazed through the window at the beautiful garden. His eyes widened a bit as he saw the object of his thoughts sitting next to her sister under a tree. The sunlight filtered through the leaves on her, making her seem almost ethereal. Her hair cascaded in free waves along her back and shoulders. Her blue eyes danced happily as Rin put a flower crown on her head, the violet flowers contrasting beautifully with her dark hair. Her small mouth was set in a warm smile as she gazed lovingly at the little human girl.
She was beautiful, Inuyasha mentally confessed. She was beautiful not just because of her physical appearance, but also because of the beauty that came from within. And yet he could see that undeniable spark of sadness in her eyes. He growled angrily at himself. He wanted to see her happy. He needed to see her happy.
He would do anything to see her happy. A growl left his throat as he thought that maybe his brother was the one to be able to make her happy. Sesshoumaru was too stubborn to realize his attraction to the raven-haired beauty. Sesshoumaru was a male that loved beautiful things and Kagome was more than beautiful. Yet Sesshoumaru also admired courage and honor, both things that Kagome possessed. However what Sesshoumaru didn't realize was that he was also attracted to innocence and kindness, two words that described Kagome completely.
Foolish brother, Inuyasha thought snorting. The great Demon Lord of the West was slowly falling for Kagome, but his pride refused to make him acknowledge this. Inuyasha clenched his hands tighter as he recalled Kagome's reaction to his brother. Kagome seemed to be completely at ease with Demon Lord and Inuyasha hated to admit it he was jealous. For as long as he remembered he was the only one that she had been so much at ease with. Yet slowly his brother seemed to taking that place. What hurt Inuyasha most was that Kagome was more withdrawn from him, the open and carefree relationship that they had once shared, seemed only a thing of the past. And no matter how hard she tried to hide it, he could still see the sadness in her eyes when she looked at him.
"Fuck!" he yelled.
He wanted to see her happy again. He wanted to have her by his side again, to know that he could make her happy. Sighing he turned his back to the window. Who was he kidding; he didn't even know the first thing of making someone happy. He would most likely hurt her even more. And yet he would have given his very soul to make her happy at the moment. Sighing in defeat, he decided that he should stop torturing himself.
"I love you Kagome, but I can't be with you…I hope that you'll find someone that will love you and only you." He whispered, before walking away.
"Ai shiteru koiishi."
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Sesshoumaru wasn't happy. A few moments ago, he received a letter of the council of youkai. They demanded his presence and that of the Dark-Light and the White-Light. He growled again, while crumpling the paper in his hand. The council of youkai wasn't a force to be reckoned with, even he Sesshoumaru knew this. Nevertheless for some reason or another, he didn't want to introduce the girls to them.
He knew very well. The youkai council only saw them as weapons and they would make sure to find a way to use them to their advantage. There were a few in the council that he trusted and there were so many that he didn't. Most of the youkai there were greedy and cunning. They would do anything to get their hands on those two magnificent powers.
Those two girls although powerful, were very naïve, especially Kagome. The damn girl was too trusting for her own good. If he didn't prepare them for what was to come, they would be sitting ducks for sure. This was least of his problems. Kambala was a city run by youkais and everything with a hint of human blood in it, was seen as nothing more than scum or in most cases a slave. There would be problem. The demon exterminator, the monk, his half-brother and Rin all had human blood in them. He was sure that their stay would not be enjoyable.
Yet he also knew that making them stay would not be an option. He could just imagine a certain raven-haired female with blue eyes glaring and shouting at him that where she goes, her friends go. Yes, Kagome was a pain in the…He decided not to finish that thought. Where most females would recognize his superiority and accept whatever he said was law, she refused to obey anything he said. She always contradicted him and she seemed to always have to speak her mind.
'Troublesome little vixen.'
She was like wildfire, when angered. It both annoyed and excited him. Her blue eyes would shine with this inner fire that if he was someone else he would have surely been intimidated. She was a force to be reckoned with when angry. He mentally slapped himself. He was now spending time thinking about her.
Looking at his desk, he looked at some papers that were scattered there, his mind suddenly going to the next troublesome female in life at the moment. Mitsuko, Kagome's sister. Kagome was fire, fiery and scorching, while Mitsuko was ice, cold and frosty. While Kagome showed everything that she was thinking, Mitsuko was completely closed and calculated. And therefore she was much more dangerous than Kagome in a strategic point of view of course. He wasn't afraid of her, no…but he could still remember how she had held her own in a fight against him. He was glad to have her as an ally, for as an enemy she would be very precarious.
One thing that both females had in common was the fact that both of them liked to argue with him. Kagome would yell and curse him and insult him or just plain annoy him with one of her witty and sarcastic remarks. Mitsuko on the other hand was completely collected, but she would deliver painfully blows to his ego in the calmest voice that she could muster. Sesshoumaru rolled his eyes, now he was thinking about those two blasted females.
Yet not even how much he tried, his mind went back to Kagome. The girl was an enigma to him. She brought out his protective instinct. She was so innocent. She was loving, forgiving and so selfless. Yet she also possessed the heart of warrior. Not to mention she was astute, she had showed him this by taking him off guard with her womanly charms during their spar.
He could still recall the kiss that he had given her afterwards. He had been furious at her for tricking him and he had wanted to punish her. Ironically both of them seemed to have enjoyed the punishment. His lips seemed to burn by just thinking about that kiss. Such passion and want he had felt in it, even when she seemed oblivious to her own feelings. What an interesting and dangerous mix she was. He couldn't help the smirk that appeared on his face.
Compared to him, she was just a child and still she managed to break to the walls that he had build up around his heart and soul. And most impressive of all was that she wasn't afraid to speak her mind. She didn't care that he was the Lord of the Western Lands, she treated him just like he treated her other friends. He was sure that that tongue of her would get her into grave trouble one of these days.
Yet what disturbed him was that for some reason, he wanted this annoying challenging sharp-tongued vixen. Growling to himself he tried to banish those thoughts. No, he would not fall for her. He was her protector and nothing more and besides the girl still loved his half-brother. Just thinking about Inuyasha made him growl.
The hanyou had hurt her more than he knows. Physically she was fine, but spiritually she was wounded. It was a wound that he wasn't sure that would be able to heal that easily. Kagome was someone that always gave her all when doing something and when loving someone it wasn't any different. The hanyou was undeserving of her. And still the foolish girl didn't see it.
Pathetic, he thought. Looking at the letter one last time, he decided it was time to tell them the 'great' news. Oh, he was sure that Inuyasha would throw a fit. He was sure that the hanyou had heard of Kambala. Rubbing his temples he felt a headache coming and he was sure that before the day was over it would become even worse, especially with his half-brother's yelling and cursing.
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It was almost already late in the night when a formal dinner was held and everyone was present. It would have been a very peaceful dinner if it hadn't been for a certain loud mouth hanyou.
"What do you mean Kambala!" Inuyasha yelled.
They were all seated and enjoying dinner.
"Why do they want to meet us?" Kagome asked uneasily.
She wasn't afraid, but the idea of being in the presence of many demons wasn't very appealing, especially with the shards of the shikon hanging from her throat.
"The youkai council had always known that one day the Dark-Light would be found and they also know that in order to destroy Naraku and keep the jewel pure and untainted your help would be needed."
"I see." Mitsuko whispered as she looked calmly at the Demon, almost as if studying him.
"You seem unnerved because of this." The White-Light stated calmly, not breaking her gaze from Sesshoumaru.
Sesshoumaru mentally growled. The girl was perceptive, she easily saw through his mask. Resisting the urge to growl at her, he decided to answer her question.
"This place isn't very safe, only the strongest are able to survive in Kambala." He said calmly, in some way confirming her suspicion, but at the same time not saying out loud that he was unnerved.
No he would never admit that. He was Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western Lands and it was below him to worry about such petty things. She seemed to be satisfied with his answer as she silently drank from her cup.
"What about the kids…they would be put in danger?" Kagome asked concern evident in her voice.
So selfless, she thinks of other before thinking about herself…she's in more danger than she realizes, Sesshoumaru thought looking at Kagome who was looking with concern in her eyes at him.
"Not if they're in our presence at all the times, no one will dare harm them as long as they are with us." She nodded her head as she turned to Shippou and happily gave the fox kit a piece of fruit.
The pup smiled happily as he munched on the sweet fruit. Rin giggled happily as some juice of the fruit ran along Shippou's lips. Kagome like any good mother, picked wiped it away with a piece of cloth. Smiling she ruffled the kit's hair. Sesshoumaru observed the interaction with interest.
She would be a good mother, he thought looking at her. He mentally slapped himself as he looked at the others.
"Then there's the matter of those with human blood." He continued.
"Let me guess, we're nothing more than insects." Sango said huffing.
Sesshoumaru couldn't help, but smirk at this. Kagome rolled her eyes.
"You do realize we have four in the group that have human blood running through them right?" Kagome asked pointing at Sango, Miroku , Rin and Inuyasha.
"Not my problem." Sesshoumaru said ignoring Kagome's glare.
"Rin is my only responsibility."
"Feh, I don't fucking need you to look after me." Inuyasha said crossing his arms over his chest.
Kagome's right eye twitched.
"Inuyasha, SIT!"
The hanyou was reacquainted with the floor. More curses were heard and Kagome was tempted to knock him out.
"Don't talk like that in front of the children." Kagome hissed.
"So when will be leaving?" Miroku asked looking amused at Inuyasha.
"Tomorrow morning, it will take us two to three days to get there." Sesshoumaru answered as he too looked amused at the hanyou.
"The monk and the demon exterminator can travel on the neko youkai, while Jaken and Rin and the fox will travel on Ah-Un, Inuyasha, Mitsuko, Kagome and I will be on feet."
"I hope that you three can keep up with this Sesshoumaru."
"How humble of you, Lord Sesshoumaru." Mitsuko commented coolly.
Kagome had to bit her lip for not laughing out loud. Yet she couldn't help it and burst out laughing when Sesshoumaru glared coldly at Mitsuko. To her shock and delight Mitsuko glared back at the demon Lord. Yet she stopped laughing when Sesshoumaru turned burning golden eyes on her. Not able to resist she stuck her tongue out at him in a childish matter.
"Wench, pray tell what is so funny?" Sesshoumaru growled irately.
"You Fluffy." Kagome challenged, but failing miserably as she burst out laughing.
The occupants of the room tried to hide their laughter. All of them were wise enough not to comment on Kagome's nickname for the Lord. They all cherished their lives after all. Alas there was one that wasn't that smart. That one of course being Inuyasha.
"What the fuck…Fluffy?" Inuyasha asked bursting out in laughter.
Sesshoumaru turned burning amber eyes on the hanyou. Cracking his knuckles he was about to teach the hanyou a lesson, but was stopped by Mai. Inuyasha was whacked behind the head by Mai. The kitsune glared heatedly at the hanyou.
"Young man, that kind of language isn't to be used in front of pups." Mai said growling threateningly.
Both Kagome and Mitsuko flinched as they noticed their way; their mother was staring at the poor hanyou. They silently pitied him. Their mother could be scary when mad.
"What the fuck are you talking about!" Inuyasha yelled, but yelped as Mai took hold of one of his ears and pulled him up so that he standing, face to face with her.
"I warn you one more word out of you and you'll regret it dearly." Mai said pissed, silver eyes narrowed.
Inuyasha gulped as he quickly nodded his head. She quickly released him and sat back down with a smile on her face next to her mate.
"That's a good boy." Mai said smiling brightly.
Everyone in the room sweatdrop. One thought went through all their minds, SCARY! Inuyasha quietly sat back down, not wishing to be at the end of Mai's wrath. He would rather face Naraku any day, than that kitsune.
"Inuyasha got whipped." Shippou cried out grinning, breaking the silence.
"Why you little runt!" Inuyasha yelled jumping of his seat and jumping towards Shippou.
"Inuyasha…SIT!" Kagome said sweetly, muffled curses could be heard as Inuyasha once again kissed the floor.
Sesshoumaru on the other hand were glaring daggers at Kagome. He couldn't believe that she had just callen him Fluffy in front of all her friends. Kagome looked up when she felt someone looking at her.
"What, is there something hideous on my face. !" she asked, looking questioningly at Sesshoumaru.
"Yes, your face." Sesshoumaru answered coldly.
"What!" Kagome snapped.
Miroku and Sango looked questioningly at one another, both of them fearing for Kagome's life. They knew that Kagome had just embarrassed the Demon Lord in front of them. And knowing Sesshoumaru he would most likely kill her for that sort of disrespectful behavior. Miroku tentatively played with the holly beads around his hands. If Sesshoumaru so much made a wrong move towards Kagome, he would use his kazaana.
However he was brought out of his musings when Sango leaned towards him to whisper something in his ear.
"Do you think what Kagome is doing is wise?" Sango whispered her warm breath caressing Miroku's skin.
He swallowed hard. He was sure that Sango didn't really notice how close they were to one another. If he was to just turn his head a little bit, he would be able to kiss her. A dazed expression appeared on his face as he imagined this. Sango looked questioningly at the monk that seemed to be in his own world with a dreamy expression on his face.
"Houshi." Sango said leaning a bit forward as she looked at Miroku.
"Miroku."
"Eep!" Sango yelled as she felt Miroku's hand on her bottom.
"HENTAI!" she yelled punching Miroku.
The poor monk was sent flying into Inuyasha that had just gotten up. The two of them crashed into the wall.
"WOW." Shippou quipped in a very impressed voice.
"Nice punch, Sango." Mai complimented.
Sango blushed as she looked at her lap. Kagome and Sesshoumaru seemed oblivious to what was happening around them as they kept glaring at one another. Mitsuko looked bored at the Demon Lord and her sister. She wasn't really up for such immature quarrels. The quarrels were pointless in her opinion.
Growing up in the heavens was never about play. She had been raised to be a warrior. While others would play she was learning. Her days were always busy. She would train in the morning with the four Celestial feathers. The Four Celestial Feathers were the four top angels that guarded and protected the Goddess of the Heavens. She was taught hand to hand combat and how to use different kind of weapons.
In the afternoon, she would follow classes. She learned different languages; she learned of human and demon culture, she learned different kind of spells magic and healing and she needed to learn proper etiquette. By feudal era standards Mitsuko was very well educated. Only at night she would be able to rest.
And to be honest she didn't have time for friends. She had always been a loner, but she hadn't cared. She had always seen her duty as the most important thing in her life. And in order to accomplish her goals, she sacrificed everything. She couldn't complain of the way she brought up. And although affection wasn't showed openly by the Goddess, Mitsuko had always considered her to be a mother to her, especially after Alicia passed away.
She silently craved to go back to the Heavens. She did care for her parents and her sister. She was happy to have found them, but she felt like an outsider. Being among humans and youkai was very different for her. In the Heavens she felt secure and in control, here she felt off balance. Studying the humans and youkai around her, she came to the conclusion that most of these beings were controlled by their own emotions, something very new and intriguing to her.
She was taken back at how much emotion her sister showed. Her mood swings were very scary sometimes. Mitsuko was startled to see a person show so much emotion. She on the other hand had been taught since a very young age to control and mask her emotions. Emotions were often looked at as a weakness; your opponent would not mind using your own emotions against you. You had to be in control of everything around you in order to be a good warrior. You had to be a good strategist; every little weakness of your opponent should be used at your advantage.
She mentally berated herself for actually yelling at the Goddess that she had lied at her, that was the only time she had lost her control over her emotions, something that she wasn't proud about.
Yet she couldn't stop the ache in her heart, that longing to be able to as free as her sister. Shaking her head from such thoughts she looked at her parents. It wouldn't do any good to dwell on such thoughts. Kazuo and Mai looked amused at the pair.
"I have a name it's KA-GO-ME…come on repeat it with me KA-GO-ME." Kagome said looking seriously at Sesshoumaru.
"Wench." Sesshoumaru growled again.
Kagome sighed as she made a dismissive gesture with her hand.
"I really can't understand the problem with demons with refusing to call me by my real name…I mean is it really so hard?" Kagome said rolling her eyes.
"You little disrespectful little…"
Sesshoumaru was cut off by Kazuo's soft, yet commanding voice. The angel cut in, seeing that if it continued like this it would probably end in a fight.
"Settle down children." He said chuckling lightly when both Kagome and Sesshoumaru turned to look angrily at him.
"I think we should all turn in for the night…you will be leaving early tomorrow morning." He said ignoring the glares directed at him.
"We?" Kagome asked looking questioningly at her father.
"Aren't you coming with us?" Mitsuko asked slightly surprised.
"No, we're needed in our lands." Mai said a bit sad, she really wanted to go with her daughters.
She knew Kambala. And what Sesshoumaru had said was true. Kambala wasn't a friendly city. However she trusted the Demon Lord and she was sure that he would protect both of her daughters.
"As soon as you guys are done in Kambala, I want you to come home, both of you…we still need to give you guys something." Kazuo said looking at her daughters.
"Oh, what is it?" Kagome asked excitedly.
"You will see when you come home." Kazuo said chuckling.
Kagome pouted and crossed her arms over her chest, making both of her parents smile at her. Mitsuko on the other hand turned her face and looked out of the window at the right of her. Home? The word sounded so foreign to her. The Heavens had always been her home. Could she really get used to her new home. She looked up when her mother called her name.
"Are you okay?"
"Yes, I'm fine." She said nodding her head.
Kazuo and Mai exchanged curious glances, but decided not to say anything. They looked up as Sesshoumaru excused himself and stood up. Soon all of the others followed. Bidding each other good night everyone walked to their room, leaving an unconscious perverted monk and hanyou behind.
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Kagome turned and turned, but she was unable to sleep, for some reason she was excited to start looking for the shards again. She could feel the shards calling out to her, especially those that were in Naraku's possession. Those were practically screaming in agony.
Letting out a frustrated sigh, she sat up. She wasn't surprised as jewel hanging from the necklace around her neck pulsated.
"I know…" Kagome whispered.
"I wonder what the future holds for all of us." She said softly, while furrowing her brows.
"With only a slight push the scale can tip to Naraku's advantage."
"You shouldn't be so pessimist." A voice startled her.
Turning to the open window, she was met with a picture of absolute beauty. Sesshoumaru sat on the window ledge. He was bathed in the soft light of the moon; his silver hair seemed to glow as did his kin. His golden eyes were bright and hauntingly beautiful as he looked at her. He sat very casually, one leg was propped up and pulled against his chest with his right arm resting on it, while other leg rested lazily on the ground.
His face was calm not as cold as usual. He didn't show any emotions though. He just sat there staring at her, his eyes seeming to memorize every little detail of her body that was visible to him. She instinctively brought the sheet to cover herself. She was wearing a simple sleeping yukata, but the way that he was looking at her made her feel almost as if she was naked. She blushed at her own thoughts.
Trying to take control of the situation, she decided to break the silence, seeing that he didn't seem like he was going to say anything.
"Sesshoumaru, what are you doing in my room?" she asked looking with slightly narrowed eyes.
Was Sesshoumaru like Miroku, she thought with a very suspicious glint in her eyes. Was he going to grope or worse… Instead of getting angry at these assumptions she blushed like a fresh plucked tomato. She was grateful that it was night and that the Demon Lord couldn't see her face.
"I had something to tell you that I didn't want the others to know." He said calmly.
To say Kagome was shocked was an understatement. She couldn't help but gape at the Demon Lord.
"You're going to catch a fly with your mouth open like that." Sesshoumaru snapped.
Kagome quickly shut her mouth, but not before muttering over perverted arrogant dogs that entered her room without permission.
"So what does the great Sesshoumaru-sama want to tell this lowly female that the other lowly servants aren't allowed to hear?" Kagome asked making a mocking bow.
Sesshoumaru refused to be baited and just settled on looking out of the window at the moon. Kagome looked puzzled at him. She was sure that he would be growling and threatening her life by now. Talk about being out of character.
"The youkai council will want to take you away." He said almost in a whisper.
From me, he added mentally not sure why. Seeing that he was looking questioningly at him, he decided to continue.
"They see, you as a weapon and they will not stop at nothing to possess you."
He watched as Kagome flinched at this. He knew what she thinking; once again she was seen as nothing more then a means to an end. He hated to have to tell her this, but she needed to be prepared, she needed to know the truth.
"Kagome, you…"
"Enough." Kagome yelled stepping out of her bed.
Sesshoumaru looked taken back as he watched the raven-haired beauty walk towards him. He could see the fire of determination shining in her deep blue eyes. She was now at eyelevel with him, seeing that he was sitting down.
"I have just about enough of everybody looking at me as a possession." She said sternly, her voice trembled with barely contained anger.
"Who are they to think that they could possess me?" she asked snarling.
"I will not be controlled and I will not submit to anyone." She hissed.
By now her eyes were glowing eerily and blue purifying power was swirling around her. Her markings on her forehead glowed against her pale skin. And the air in the room crackled with barely contained energy.
He knew that he was in danger at the moment. Her anger had gotten the best of her and if he didn't something to cool her down she was most likely to purify him. Yet he had to admit that he was proud of her. She was showing true courage and sense of self-worth.
As he calmly gazed at her, he could not deny that she was beautiful with her powers illuminating her form. Her long dark hair was flowing gracefully along her back and shoulders. The white sleeping yukata hugged her figure, but was modest. Her blue eyes were bright and shown with an eerie light because of her temper. The markings on her forehead and cheek contrasted beautifully with her fair skin. Her soft lips were set in a thin line and her chin was raised in a stubborn angle. All in all she was a vision of beauty, uncontrolled, untouched, pure beauty.
And it was this spirit of hers that he wanted to preserve. He knew very well that if the youkai council got their hands on her, they would stop at nothing to break that spirit of hers, until she was nothing more than a servant to them.
No, she would never be a servant. She was above all of them. As his eyes lazily gazed over her, he wanted nothing more then to kiss her, his inner youkai agreed. A hiss left his lips as he recalled kissing her.
"Are you listening to me!" Kagome snapped as she noticed that the Demon Lord was ignoring her.
Yet the next moment she found herself face to face with Sesshoumaru. He had somehow grabbed her hand and pulled her flushed against him. One arm wrapped around her waist while the other was firmly planted behind her neck, urging her face forward. Their lips were only inches apart as he stared into her blue eyes.
"I don't want you to submit." He whispered softly, so that only she could hear.
The statement completely caught him off guard. Yet any thought she had was quickly pushed away she felt his hot breath caress her flesh. She swallowed hard. Her heart was hammering in her chest. She was too close to the Demon Lord for comfort. A gust of wind blew his silky strands of silver hair and they gently tickled her cheek, before mixing with her dark locks as the wind played with both of their hairs.
His voice was soft and gave her the urge to just lie back down and fall asleep as he spoke to her. This was something that she felt was quite absurd.
"You're Kagome, not some kind of possession, remember that."
"This same spirit you must show the youkai council, show them that you do not fear them, show that you're superior to them, show that you are Kagome." He said earnestly.
By now she was sure that her heart was going to jump out of her chest. She was completely confused now. She knew that he meant all that he had said; she could see it in his eyes. Those words seem to give her hope and strength to go on. She couldn't understand why he was having such and effect on her. Not even Inuyasha could cause her so much turmoil.
She bit her lip, a habit that she had when she was nervous. He seemed to have noticed her biting her lip, for his eyes settled on the now swollen pink flesh. She instantly released her lip as she noticed him staring hungrily at it.
"Sesshoumaru." She whispered, mentally cursing herself as her voice wavered.
Sesshoumaru had indeed noticed her biting her lip and he had been jealous of her pearly whites that were biting that flesh that he wanted to taste again. Fortunately that train of thought was interrupted as she called out his name. Looking into her eyes, he could see confusion, but at the same time something else. He wasn't sure what it was. Noticing their compromising position, he decided that he had once again he had acted without thinking.
It was a habit that she seemed to invoke in him. His keen sense of hearing could her heart beating rapidly. Resisting the urge to sigh, he decided that he had to leave. He quickly released her and stood up. She stumbled backwards a few step, but made no attempt to run away from him. Instead she stood there looking confusedly at him.
What caught his attention was the mark on her forehead that was still glowing, a mark that demanded respect. Again without thinking, he leaned towards her and kissed her on the forehead. A startled gasp left her lips and he mentally smiled at her innocent reaction.
"Good night Kagome." He whispered softly.
He was at the door, but decided to turn to look at her. Her eyes were like huge saucers and she was once again gaping at him. He knew very well why she was so shocked. Kissing her mark had a very deep meaning by youkai standards and by looking at Kagome, he was sure that she knew what it meant. Turning around he walked out of the door with a smirk on his face.
Once he was out of the door, Kagome's knees gave out from under her. She couldn't believe that the Demon Lord had kissed her on the forehead. Raising her hand she let her fingertips wander over the place where his lips had touched her. She could still feel the warmth there.
However the next thought struck. Did Sesshoumaru really know what kissing the mark on her forehead meant? When you kissed someone's mark it meant that you respected them. Her eyes went wide.
Sesshoumaru, arrogant Lord of the Western Lands respected her. Putting her hand on her chest, she felt as her heart thumped furiously. For some reason knowing that Sesshoumaru respected filled her with a warm satisfaction and something else that she didn't know what it was.
Inuyasha had never respected her. He was always comparing her with Kikyo and belittling her. And it had hurt her a lot, more than he would ever know. Sesshoumaru instead respected her and he respected her because she was just plain Kagome. The thought alone made her smile widely. For once in her life there was someone that saw her for herself. And he didn't want to change her either. She smiled even brighter at this.
"Thanks Sesshoumaru." She whispered, looking at the door.
With a bright smile she walked to her bed and crawled under the covers. She felt her eyes get heavy. She was suddenly very tired. With one last yawn, her eyes drifted closed. Her last thought before falling asleep was that she would indeed make Sesshoumaru proud. She would not bow down or be intimidated by the youkai council. She would show them that she was Kagome, the Dark-Light, the one that was going to defeat Naraku once and for all.
TBC……
Sorry for the late update. I have been really busy this week. Thanks to all of the reviewers once again. I'm currently working on the next chapter. I know there wasn't much fluff between Sesshoumaru and Kagome, but at least he respects her now. Something that Kagome surely appreciates. I hope to hear from you guys soon. Bye!
Anime-Goddess-Sakura.
P.S I'm looking for beta-readers, if you're interested just let me know. I would appreciate it a lot.