Broken
I'll take us back to the camp." "Why did you do that Sesshomaru?" "I am very attracted to you. But I wanted too and I want..." Before he could stop himself he kissed her again.
Her lips were soft; her scent enveloped him like the warmth of the moment. Everything slipped away from around him. Only emotions swept through him, again and again, and his lips became more fervent, urgent, demanding. He held her close to him. She was what mattered. Nothing else. Nothing. He knew then, and he accepted it. He wanted to be near her. He felt as if something was missing while she was gone. He didn't want to lose her for any reason and he was going to make shore nothing separated them.
"Sesshomaru there is something you don't know about me." He simply looked at her and smiled. "Whatever it is I will help you. What is it Kagome?"
"Sesshomaru are you sure you want to know?" "Yes Kagome I want to know" Kagome took a deep sigh looking at the ground "Alright but just remember who I am."
"I am cursed.
2 months ago when I went home to see my mother on my 18th birthday my mother told me something very important. She showed me a scroll. For 400 years my family has had a curse on it. My family had always been human and they hated demon they would track and kill them in the cruelest ways. An old witch cursed my family and to this time the curse is still working.
This witch cared for demons and humans alike, like I do. But the curse said that on the 18th year of each person in the family line would become a demon as their punishment for there crimes and cruelty. But when a family member would fall in love if the person they loved didn't care what they where then the curse would change and vanish from that person. With each generations my family line has all married humans or dies alone. The Hated lived on. None of them married a demon. None of my Family line would have anything to do with demons. They blamed the demons for there curse. Mother told me that there hast to be a way to stop the curse but she doesn't know how none of the family does.
But there is more to it then that. I just don't know what it is. Because though time the scroll has slowly riped and part of it lost. Even though I have come back in the past 500 years I still have the curse. That's 100 years before it even happened. The demon that we become is very rare. But me I'm different from the rest of the family. Mom and I think it is because of the Jewel that was in my body and I now protect. The Jewel is helping me keep my demon at bay like Inuyasha's sword does him. But I can control it even without the the Jewel."
"Kagome do you think this bothers me?" He ask with a smirk. " It's not this that will bother you. It's what I look like. There hast to be a reason for what I look like. I think the fourm I have is different for a reason.. I Look alot like Inuyasha but not a Hafe Breed. I believe it is because I kill someone out of anger or rage . I think I am the one who got the curse started or this fourm is the last demon or first that is killed and it is the reason I have it."
"Show me." He leans forward and soft kisses her. Kagome looked at him with sad eyes. She looked at the ground and a tear fell from her eyes. She sighed Then stepped back closed her eyes and looked straight forward.
"Reveal" Kagome's hair lifts up in an invisible wind markings start to show on her skin on her forehead is a Fire colored star, her hair turns white her nails become long she grows fangs she grows taller to 6 foot. Her facial expression changes she shows no emotions. The wind starts to dye down to reveal her hair is now down below her waist.
"Kagome you are a beautifull demon. Just because you have white hair doesn't mean anything." He said
"Conceal" Kagome closed her eyes and returned to her human form. "There is more. If it has something to do with death of you or the Inu family that means I can never harm Inuyasha or you. If rather yet when the curse is ever lifted I will be completely human again.."
" That matters not" He said as he held out his arm for her take. "We shall return to camp now" On the way back to camp Kagome became lost in her own thoughts. Why did he say that? Why is he acting in such a manor? How can someone so hansom ever care about me? I'm not worthy of someone like him.. On the way back Kagome was pulled from her thoughts by a scream of a young child. "RIN" Sesshomaru and Kagome took off running to the camp. When they reached the camp they found Shippo over Rin crying.
"What happened here?" He ask.
"Rin was bit by this snake. I killed it but not before it got her. I tried to stop it but I wasn't fast enough." Replied Shippo
"It's alright Shippo don't worry about it. You tryed" Kagome smiled at him trying to help ease his fears.
"Shippo go get the herbs needed and apply then when I'm done." Shippo ran off to get what was needed. "She'll be alright" Kagome could see the worry on Sesshomaru's face and in his eyes.
Kagome bent down and started to heal Rin's bite. What no one but Shippo knew was with doing this on Rin Kagome was taking the poison into her own body in order to save Rin's life. Kagome placed her hands on Rin as she began to lightly glow. Sesshomaru could see the glow slowly move from Rin up Kagome's arms till Rin was no longer glowing and Kagome was. Kagome removed her hands from Rin. With her eyes open Kagome watched Rin with a smile until Rin opened her eyes with seeing this Kagome knew Rin would be alright. Kagome collapsed to the ground and her breathing slowed.
Shippo added the herbs to Rin's bite then turned to Kagome. Who by this time Sesshomaru had knelt down and was looking at Shippo. "Shippo what is wrong with her?" This is when Shippo informed him of what Kagome had done in order to save Rin. "Jaken get water."
Jaken ran off to do as he was told. When he returned they made a drink and slowly added a little to Kagome's mouth. until she had drank enough. Kagome laid in Sesshoumaru's arms and slept.
"Lord Sesshomaru? Lady Kagome is going to be alright Isn't she?" asked a worried Rin. Rin had grown to care about Kagome. She looked up to her and loved being around her.
"Yes Rin she will be fine." he replied He only hoped he wasn't lyeing to the child. He seat with her head on his lap his belt encircling her body. Holding her as she slept.
"Jaken Pack up the camp we are leaving." he said Rin asked. "Lord Sesshomaru Where are we going?" "To the manor." 45 minutes later they entered the manor of the Western Lands. As soon as Sesshomaru entered the manor he started yelling for the healers.
He took Kagome to her room. When the healers came in he stood back for them to do their work. He stayed close by watching and waiting.
As soon as they had done their jobs they bowed and left the room. Sesshomaru sat on the edge of the bed waiting for her to wake up stroking her hair and lost in his thoughts.
Sesshomaru's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of pattering of feet running through the halls towards Kagome's quarters. Sesshomaru watched as Rin burst through the doors and ran over to Kagome's bedside.
"Has Lady Kagome opened her eyes yet!" Rin asked as she looked over the sleeping Kagome. "She looks the same as she did an hour ago," she added solemnly.
"She is yet to open her eyes Rin. But if you are patient, hopefully she will soon." Sesshomaru commented emotionless. "We just have to wait until she decides to wake up."
"I hope you are right Sesshomaru-sama." Rin whispered as she sadly slipped out of the room.
I hope I am right as well Rin, I Truly do hope so...Sesshomaru thoughts to himself as he himself walked out of the room before quietly closing the doors behind him.
Sesshomaru didn't get far as Jaken came running up to him almost the same time he had closed to doors. "My Lord! My Lord!" The small little Imp demon bellowed as he lowered he head.
"What is it Jaken? I am not in the mood to be interrupted while I am in thoughts." Sesshomaru said coldly.
"My Lord. There is a group at the front gate. It is Inuyasha and he will not leave." He bowed his head low. Sesshomaru could smell the fear coming off of Jaken in waves.
"Very well Jaken. Stay with Lady Kagome until my return." Jaken entered Kagome's room and Sesshomaru went to the front gate. Sesshomaru wasn't in any mood to deal with Inuyasha but he didn't want any trouble at the manor. So he knew he had to deal with it and try to keep him away from Kagome as she had been hurt by his half brother enough already.
Sesshomaru also realized how close Kagome was to the Demon Slayer and the Monk so perhaps it might be a good idea to let them in to see Kagome. It had been 2 days since she had healed Rin, but still she had not awaken and no one knew the reason why. The healers said she should have woken up by now so this had Sesshomaru very worried.
Sesshomaru walked out to the front gate and was greeted by Inuyasha the Demon Slayer and the Monk.
"Lord Sesshomaru It is a pleasure to see you once again." Miroku said as he bowed. " We have been searching for Lady Kagome for the last 3 days we have followed her scent here. Is she still here? We are very worried about her."
As Sesshomaru looked at their faces he could see that they where indeed worried about their friend. He looked at Inuyasha although he was doing a good job at hiding it he could tell that even Inuyasha was worried about Kagome. So he decided to tell them the truth.
" Yes she is here. She has been traveling with me since she left your group." While he was saying this he was looking at Inuyasha. The thought of what Inuyasha had done to Kagome made his blood boil. What he really wanted to do was reach out and strangle his half brother for all that he had done to Kagome , but he refrained from that and maintained his control.
"Why did she not come with you to greet us?" Ask the Demon Slayer. Before Sesshomaru could say anything he was stopped by Inuyasha.
"What have you done with her Sesshomaru? If you have hurt her I'll kill you!" Inuyasha said his voice full of hate.
Sesshomaru looked at Inuyasha his eyes turned red from his anger for what had happened."Unlike you and the dead miko Half Breed I did not harm her in anyway and further more you have no rights when it comes to her!" His voice was cold and sent a chill down all of their backs.
Miroku seeing this decided it would be best to speak up and try to stop the battle that he and Sango could see was coming. " Lord Sesshomaru Might we see Lady Kagome?"
Sesshomaru looked at the Monk forcing his eyes to return to normal before replying to him. " At this time she is not seeing anyone. She healed my ward of a snake bite and has not awaken yet from it" As Miroku looked at Sesshomaru he could see the worry in his eyes as he spoke.
"Servants" 2 servants showed themselves. "Take our quest to rooms for the night." The servants bowed and started to lead them away. Before Inuyasha could walk away he was stopped by Sesshomaru. "Inuyasha if you cause any harm to Lady Kagome, make her cry for any reason I will kill you where you stand . You have done enough to her." He turned around and walked away from Inuyasha.
Sesshomaru returned to Kagome's room and sit on the bed next to her. After an hour he saw her move slightly. He took her hand into his and watched her. "Kagome wake up Kagome." He lowered his head and laid it against her hand. "Please open your eyes." Never in his life had Sesshomaru felt as helpless as he did at this moment. All he wanted was for her to wake up and talk to him. He wanted to hear her sweet voice. A voice that calmed him made him feel at peace. He felt as if he was all along. He fell asleep holding her hand close to him.
The next morning Inuyasha stoped one of the servent."Where is Sesshomaru?" he spat out . "My Lord is where he has been sence his return Sir. He is in Lady Kagome's room." "Fine" Inuyasha walks to Kagome's room and stood outside the door. After getting to her room he was unsure if he should enter or not. He didn't want to hurt her anymore than he already had.
The next morning Sesshomaru awoke by Kagome. "Kagome please wake up. I don't care if your human or not I Love You, please wake up.." The pain he felt deep inside was almost more than he could take. The thought of His Kagome not waking up again. The idea he was not able to protect her from something was ripping at his mind and heart. The feeling of lonelyness and helplessness washed over him again. He silently curse the feeling he had inside. A single tear falls from his eye and hits her hand.
The door flew open from Inuyasha kicking it. Sesshomaru turned to the sound and saw Inuyasha. "Get out Inuyasha you have no right to be here!" Sesshomaru said in a cold voice. The idea of Inuyasha ever stepping foot in Kagome's room or being near her made his blood boil. Knowing the pain he done to the one he loved
"What do you think your doing Sesshomaru all your going to do is hurt her": screamed Inuyasha.
"Inuyasha you don't know what your talking about. I love Kagome and I WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO HURT HER AGAIN. GET OUT!" They both heard a weak voice."Sesshomaru" They both jerked around and looked at Kagome. "Kagome your awake finely" said Sesshomaru his voice full of emotion. a smile on his face. He leaned down and lightly kissed her and pulled back.
Kagome body started twitching. She became engulfed into a white and blue light. She started raising off of the bed and hovered in the air. Kagome's hair lifts up in an invisible wind ,markings start to show on her skin on her forhead a Fire colored star, her hair turns white her nails become long she grows fangs ,she grew taller. The wind starts to dye down and she lowed to the bed once more.
IN the moderen area.
The cursing scroll became engulfed into a bright white light. Kagome's mother ran to it and watched as it vanished. She gasp.
Back with Kagome.
As she laid on the bed her eyes closed. A scroll appeared on her chest. At seeing this Sesshomaru reaches over and picks it up. After he looks at it. He speaks. "The curse" "What curse?" ask Inuyasha.
Sesshomaru starts to read it aloud.
For the crimes and the extreme cruelty of this family to other living creatures I the Great Sertain . Curse this family. Every generation from this day forth shall be punished. Until such time my curse is broken.
On the 18th year of the birth of each generation shall be turned into a demon. So as they will never forget what they have done to creatures who can be loving as they are. All living things are beautiful. and should be treated the same. If one is in love and the other cares not what they are then this curse shall be replaced with that love and they will become the form they wish most.
This curse can only be broken by one who loves all as I do.
A fire melting ice , reborn but not though death , protector of the lands and souls, ones love in face of the giver of pain, words that had been unspoken , drops that substaine. Only when these things are found and cherished can my curse be broken and crimes forgiven. Then the broken soul shall take the form they wish most.
May The God's have mercey on all.
The Great Sertain Witch Of The Western Lands
"Sesshomaru What happened?" Kagome ask she was looking up at him. Kagome was tired but she tried to get up only to be pushed down softy by Sesshomaru's hand. Inuyasha stepped out from behind Sesshomaru . Kagome turned her head she didn't want to look at him.
He handed her a scroll. "What is this?" she ask "Read it Kagome." He said as he helped her sit up on the bed. As Kagome opened the scroll her eyes widened she gasp."The curse and it's whole. How did it get here?" This is when someone handed her a mirror. Kagome looked at her reflection and saw that she had become a demon once again. She lightly smiled. She wasn't really sure what had happened still yet.
"Kagome the curse has been broken." Sesshomaru said as he looked at Kagome . He could see the confused look on her face.
" But that would haft to mean that.." Her voice trailed off as Kagome sit looking up at Sesshomaru she saw a smile come across his face.
"Are you hungry My Love?" He ask while holding out his hand to help her up. She nodded her head and started getting up with his help.
Sesshomaru could feel the ice cold stares of Inuyasha at his back. But he didn't care he was not going to let Inuyasha spoil his feeling of joy he had since he now knew that Kagome was going to be alright. All he could think was how beautiful Kagome was and the fact she loved him and their future together. He now knew that Kagome did indeed love him . There was no doughts in his mind any longer.
Inuyasha spoke up. "Kagome I wanted to talk to you."
Kagome hard a low growl come from Sesshomaru. ."You will not harm her ever again Inuyasha I will not have it." Kagome softy touched his chest and smiled at him. When she turned to Inuyasha she simply said. " But I don't want to talk to you right now. Inuyasha maybe you should listen for a change." She pulled out her cd player placed it on the table and turned it on "Listen and learn Inuyasha" Then she turned to Sesshomaru they leave the room. Leaving Inuyasha listening to the music.
They walk down to the dinning hall Sesshomaru stops just before they go though the door. He could feel the sadness that was in Kagome. He didn't like the idea of it and he blamed Inuyasha for it being there.
He turned to Kagome and lifted her chin. "I love you Kagome." He leaned down and softy kissed her. He could feel her hand softy caress his neck as she deepened the kiss. They softy pull away from each other "I Love You too Sesshoumaru " She smiles at him as he was smiling back.
As they walked in Kagome saw her friends and the children setting at the table. She was knocked to the floor by two excited kids who where very happy to see her. " Rin , Shippo take your seats and let her up." Came a smooth velvet voice from above her. Sesshomaru reached out his hand and pulled her up to him. "Are you alright Kagome?" Kagome looked at him and smiled. He could see the happiness in her eyes and he knew she was going to be alright again. " I'm great Sesshomaru. Thank You."
After making there way to the table and traking their seats. In a few minutes Inuyasha comes into the dinning room. As Kagome saw him she can't but help but remmeber the pain and the betrayal that he did. As much as she was over it all, it still hurt. Sesshomaru senced her emotions and softy took her hand under the table.
Sesshomaru could feel and see her relax for which she was grateful. Even though there was tension in the room breakfast was enjoyable to everyone. Kagome still didn't want to look at Inuyasha and did everything she could not to look in his direction. This did not go unnoticed to everyone. As soon as the meal was done Inuyasha approached Sesshomaru. "Sesshomaru I would like to talk to Kagome."
Sesshomaru looked at Inuyasha for a bit before answering him. " I will not be the one who says if you can talk to her. The choice is hers and hers along. But I warn you do not make her cry." He said in a cold voice that sent chills down Inuyasha's back
Sesshomaru turned and walked out to the garden where Kagome and the others where. In a few minute Kagome and Sesshomaru came walking in. As they where passing Inuyasha. "Come" was the only thing that was said. So Inuyasha followed the couple. He was lead to the Library so they could have some privacy.
Kagome didn't really want to talk to Inuyasha ,but Sesshomaru had convinced her that it would be for the best to go ahead and get everything out in the open. It would be something that would help the pain of the memories that she had from the day she had seen them.
Kagome had agreed with one condition. That he stay with her and not leave her along with Inuyasha. Of which he did gladly agree to. She knew that he only wanted what was best for her and if he thought that this is what she needed then she would do it. After they reached the Library and the doors was shut everyone had a seat. Silence filled the air and the tension was high.
Finely Inuyasha decided to speak, as soon as he did Kagome slightly flinched. "Kagome I wanted to talk to you along." Kagome looked at Inuyasha for the first time since she woke up. " No. If you have something to say to me you say it in front of him." Inuyasha looked at the floor with her saying this it told him that Kagome no longer trusted and really did not wanted to talk to him. This hurt Inuyasha deeply more than he thought it would have. With this realization his ears flattened to his head. Silence filled the room once more.
Inuyasha really didn't want to say what he wanted to say in frunt of Sesshomaru but he now knew he had no choice in the matter. So he took a deep breath and started.
"Kagome I'm sorry. I know I hurt you. But you haft to understand something. I made a promise to Kikyo long ago I haft to hold to it. I know I should have not done what I did to you. I hope that in time you will be able to at least look me in the eyes again and maybe even call me friend. I know I don't deserve your forgiveness for all that I put you though."
Inuyasha became quite to see what if anything that Kagome had to say. Kagome was looking at the floor her bangs hiding her eyes so no one could see them. She felt a soft soothing touch on her back she knew who it was. He could smelt the unsed tears and could feel her unease. When Kagome finely answered Inuyasha it made him crying.
" Inuyasha I know it took allot for you to come here and even more for you to say the things you have. But know this. It is not the fact that you are with Kikyo that hurts. You two deserve each other You are both liars and seam to want to hurt me. She tried to kill me for my soul. You just did it in a different way. .I have always known you wanted to be with her. I really did. It is all the lies the cruel things you said the way you have treated me like I was just a piece of trash.and though it all I forgave you and kept my trust. The betrayal that you did. You made me believe then crushed it. You broke my trust completely. I can't and don't trust you."
Kagome stood up and walked to the door and didn't look back at Inuyasha. When she reached for the door she stopped just before she walked out. "Maybe if you stay away from me in time I can forgive you for that. But I have already forgiven you and her for what you 2 did. Please let her know that. You owe me that much." Then Kagome walked out the door and left the two brothers along.
Inuyasha stood looking at the door as if someone way there. " Well at least she doesn't hate me." He looked over at Sesshomaru. He could tell he wasn't happy. Sesshomaru stood and walked to the door stopping just before he went though and turned to look at Inuyasha. "Inuyasha I want you to leave by tomorrow morning. I think you have done enough. You have had your say." Then he went to find Kagome.
After she had been calmed down she and Sesshomaru went to the garden with the others. Kagome spent the rest of the day at which time Sesshomaru had told Sango and Miroku they where welcome there at any time they wished. The rest of the day went good with Inuyasha and Kagome advoiding each other even though at times they where in the same area.
The next morning after everyone had had there meal. The small group set off with a promise from Sango and Miroku to return soon for a visit. Finely Kagome was happy and had the family she had always wanted. With the promise of more to come.
Little did they all know what was waiting them in the furture and who had been watching and laughing at their pain to come. A well oiled plain coming together after so long in the making.