…IV…
…Consolation…


She hesitated as her eyes settled upon the pyre.

Inuyasha looked fast asleep, his features relaxed in a way she only witnessed during unconsciousness. He wasn't sleeping; he was dead. There was no warmth to his flesh and she couldn't sense his soul. It was silent, gone from this world and to another place.

Kagome took it upon herself to light the pyre.

The flames sparked, they smoked, they ignited at a slow pace that left her feeling anxious. The flames roared beneath his body and for a moment, her heart ceased. Doubts made her want to extinguish the flames and believe he was sleeping. She stepped back as she watched the flames lick at his body.

'Good bye, my love.'


Kagome was unsure of what Hunt Brothers were, but she thought it safe to assume that he was on her side. Within the darkness, she slowly let her eyes close as she summoned her energy to her eyes. Her energy hadn't granted her amazing abilities, but the abilities she used came with a price. A price she was still fatigued form. The youki was consuming her, but as she exhaled, she pushed it away and focused. Kagome unclasped her weapon and held it in her hands. The weight cemented her to reality allowing her to move toward the enemy.

The roar she heard caused her steps to falter, but she didn't lose focus. The youki recoiled at the sound and she grinned.

Within her dwelled something primal, the need to conquer and defend her friends filled her. Her energy pushed to her skin and filled her weapon as she stuck. The scream filled the cavern, a burst of air, and she felt ash dusting her skin.

'My first kill,' Kagome thought.

It didn't stop her as she began her attack. She was careful to feel the area around her so she wouldn't fall. She balanced her weight in her core to help keep centered. Lacking sight didn't handicap her, she could hear them moving, feel their youki, and she attacked.

Tyr grunted, his movements were swift despite his size; he was light on his feet. Kagome couldn't sense him the same way she could the youkai, but she could feel him. Blood dripped onto her like a coating of spring rain; it washed over her.

"Seize her!"

The blade met resistance as she claimed another life. Her brows furrowed as she heard a youkai scream for her capture. Kagome tightened her grip on her weapon; she wouldn't become prey or be useless. It was her duty to protect those she loved from those that sought to destroy.

Her eyes opened as a beam of white light shot past her. The tunnel was illuminated for a brief moment. She recognized the light as a weapon and turned her head. The explosion blazed light in the darkness that had her turning her head to avoid the flash. She lost her balance and stumbled forward as she felt something wrap around her body. Kagome pulled her arms away from her body in attempt to weaken the webbing.

The weapon smacked the wall, plastered to the dirt by the Tsuchigumo's webs. Kagome's eyes narrowed as she sought to flare her energy. Her frustration vibrated her throat as she growled and struggled against the webbing.

Blood whipped across her face, the warmth forming a line across her face. She looked up to see Tyr discard the body and focus on her. Kagome smirked, before the youkai sucked her into the darkness. Her feet left the ground as she propelled backwards.


Kagome impressed Tyr.

When the light faded, he was surprised to see her embrace the darkness. She moved as if she were able to see, as if she had use of her eyes. There were those in his clan that remained permanently disabled when they lost their sight, they were banished to Eta or simply chose death.

A snap loosened and killed the beast, a twist and pull freed the head and spine from the body. The blood splattered his form as he roared. Tyr felt as if he were a Youngblood again; the blood coating his hands excited him and made him yearn for more. The regret he felt at not being able to claim trophies fled when he realized the tunnels were lined with prey, and there had to be something worthy coming his way.

He charged his shoulder cannon reasoning he'd clear a path toward better prey. The attack was swift and took out many. When the blast of light cleared, he realized the human was capture. He witnessed her form dragged into the darkness. The creatures retreated after her and he growled.

They were taking her for a reason. This prey, the Tsuchigumo, if they wanted her dead they would've killed her on sight. The prospect of something larger, more dangerous urged him to follow. His claws tore through the webbing with ease as he gripped her weapon and followed after.

He paused to take in the weight of her weapon, it was light compared to his combistick. It was still heavy for a human female and he acknowledged that she must've trained diligently in order to utilize it. The creatures had abandoned him in favor of her capture and he found his heart beating in his chest. The blood rushing through his veins urged him to throw away logic and embrace something more primal.

His bloodied fingers traveled along his neck to where he gently separated the first tube from his Biomask.

One, two, three: he repeated the actions on the other side.

The mask clipped to his hip with ease.

His mandibles flexed opening and allowing him to draw in the earthy scented air. The atmosphere wasn't the most welcoming, but he could tolerate it. The scent of slaughter smelled of blood, death, and fear. A potent combination that didn't please him. His inhalation was deep as he caught the scent of the human female. There was something pure about her scent that reminded him of home.

Tyr flared his mandibles as his crown slightly raised. His silver plated locks flared out behind him as he took off in the direction of the captured human. The promise of prey worthy of his skills called him, the female being captured and her possible rescue wasn't his primary goal. He exhaled, a large puff of heated air as he continued in his stride. He caught a different scent, a familiar one. The female had been wounded and he could smell her life essence in the air.

The lack of creatures bothered him. He had killed more of them than the female, and them leaving him alone dented his pride. It wasn't possible that they viewed her as the greater threat. His mandibles fidgeted in unrest. It was either an insult or the human held a great power they feared. Tyr wondered what abilities she could be hiding. The energy she produced turned the creatures to ash, healed her from near fatal wounds, and healed others.

'What else is there?' Tyr wondered.

If she revealed anything else he would have no choice but to secure her. It was her abilities that could provide the ultimate prey. If he they could be bred or replicated he would take her to his clan. It was his duty to gather inormation on whether or not there was suitable prey.

There would be no peace for the human if he gave her to his clan.

Tyr inhaled the air scenting for creatures and the human. The spiders' scents consumed the human's smell. He attached his Biomask causing the system to connect immediately. His systems told him the enemy was nearer than he liked, and the mask enhanced his hearing. Confusion settled in when he heard a large voice. Each step he carefully took trying to avoid stepping fully on the webbing. The camouflage activated with a few taps of upon the control panel of his gauntlet.

Confusion settled when he realized the voice he'd heard hadn't been a single voice. Tyr recalled his time spent in the Kiande Amedha's hive. They weren't capable of complex vocalizations, but he imagined if they could speak, it would be similar to what he was hearing now.

Multitudes off voices unified in a thought brought to manifestation.

Mistress.

Queen.

Kill the Miko.

Tyr wasn't sure what a Miko was, but he guessed it was Kagome. He wasn't sure how long he could go unnoticed by the creatures. The room was consumed by their scent and spiders lined the cavern as they surround an upraised ledge of dirt and stone. Thick rope of webbing flowed down from the ceiling, securing Kagome in a cocoon. Her face didn't betray her emotions as she swung above the hive.

Tyr, heard it, the gentle lull of a poisonous feminine voice.

"Priestess, how nice of you to…come for dinner."


Her travels allowed her to witness many youkai.

Marriage to the second son of the Western Lands, and training the heir's ward had granted her access to certain events. She couldn't recall seeing the youkai moving out of the shadows at the events. Sesshoumaru had invited many to his lands to insure the tedious peace between the many species, and yet she couldn't place this one.

'Must be the filth Sesshoumaru speaks about,' Kagome thought.

Sesshoumaru always held elegant words that turned the most beautiful creatures in horrid trash. The Inu could craft an insult in a most casual manner. She grinned, despite being trapped as she watched the creature emerge.

"Priestess, how nice of you to…come for dinner."

The Tsuchigumo were ugly creatures from what she'd seen. They were hairy beasts that could put Naraku's form to shame. The woman stepped forth from the shadows. Her pale legs emerged from the shadows, long and slender, glowing like the moon inside this darkness. She expected a hybrid, or a woman dressed in drab garments.

"Who are you?" Kagome questioned, watching the creature.

A large bun sat upon the back of her head securing most of the light brown strands; the curled tresses flowed down her back reaching the floor as she tilted her slender face upward to gaze at the captive Miko. She lifted her hand, delicate as the rest of her, allowing her large yellow bell-sleeve to pull back. Her outfit was indecent, the canary yellow kimono hanging open.

"I am Queen Kaori." When she spoke her name, the Tsuchigumo echoed her. The murmuring echoing around and through her, filled with blind adoration. Her slanted eyes shut as her lips peeled back revealing slightly larger than normal fangs. "You are the Miko sent on behalf of the wolves."

"I came to speak of peace, but was attacked by your people," Kagome replied.

Kaori's eyes peeled open as she said, "We are not kind to our enemies."

"Nor do you seem too bright," Kagome mused. The youkai hissed, hearing her words. "The wolves are no threat to you and yet you continue to attack them."

Kaori's shoulders stiffened as she regarded Kagome. The murmuring of the nest continued despite the Queen's silence. The casual indifference she tried to maintain faltered as anger narrowed her eyes. Kagome smirked at the youkai queen, as she remained bound above them all. Her shoulder's relaxed dropping despite the sudden smirk curling her scarlet lips.

"Do you call the joining of two tribes no threat?" Kaori questioned. Any calm the woman had vanished in the face of annoyance. "I won't allow my children to be slaughtered."

Kagome's eyes narrowed as she glared at the woman. If there was one thing she disliked, it was people like this youkai. She tried not to hate, and found the emotion distasteful and bothersome. It was hard not to hate people that were self-righteous, serving their own needs despite knowing better. Her brows furrowed as she found her own annoyance toiling in the depths of her soul, heating her blood and stirring her long subdued anger.

"Can't you understand, or leave us be? You may not agree with my actions, but you don't have to involve yourself."

"You words are very pretty, but your actions are deceitful and contradicting." Kagome spoke, the anger stirring her temper. This youkai was filth. Her words were saying one thing while her actions proved another. "I can understand your words as the rambling of dishonorable creature. You could've approached the Wolf Tribe." She glared at the Spider Queen as she said, "Or you could've let their messengers live long enough to tell you they were no threat!"

"I don't have to listen to this!" Kaori hissed as her features twisted into a snarl. "I am Queen and shall do what I deem is right!"

Kagome flexed her hands in the cocoon noting it was weaved tight around her body. Her eyes darted away from the enraged female. The corners of her lips curled up when she caught a sight of a familiar image standing in the distance. She rolled her eyes toward the hole in the ceiling above them making Tyr aware that there was an escape route. The Queen ceased her movements seeing that Kagome was ignoring her.

"Why are you ignoring me?" Kaori asked, her voice demanding. Kagome settled her eyes on the woman as she smiled at the creature. The Queen held out a hand silencing the nest. "Answer me!"

The clicking caused the Queen to tense. It sounded like tiny bones clacking against each other accented with a low rumbling growl. Kagome saw the youkai's eyes dart to the distance, but she didn't dare turn away. Kagome looked toward Tyr again when she heard the soft clink of metal. Shock caused her to tense as she recognized the shape flying toward her as a shuriken with four lethal blades. Her eyes refused to close and she was proud she didn't flinch as the shuriken arched upward and sliced through the thick, coiled webbing securing her to the ceiling. She watched it return to him before gravity seized her.

'He's chosen to stay,' Kagome thought.

He caught her, and slamming into his muscled arms was no different than hitting the dirt. She coughed, trying to regain her breath as he sliced through the webbing. Stripping chunks of cocoon from her body as he chittered, Kagome noticed the Queen glaring at them.

Tyr placed her weapon in her hands as he touched her shoulder.

"Fight, take trophies."

Kagome nodded, not truly understanding Tyr, but knowing he meant well. She looked at the alien watching as turned to the Queen. The blades at his wrists emerged with an echoing clink. The Queen looked at the two of them and laughed, a bitter sound that grated Kagome's hearing.

"Just because the gods granted you powers doesn't mean you can oppose. Your beast won't be able to help you," Kaori said.

The rise in youki tickled her skin causing her to step back. She held her weapon out blocking Tyr from attacking. The youki materialized in a swirl of lilac energy that consumed Kaori in moments. Kagome recognized the sudden surge and released her energy. Her Miko Ki flared in response blocking the pointed limb that emerged from the barrier and struck at them. Tyr raised his arms to block the attack and ceased moving when the air frizzed in front of them and the youkai hissed withdrawing.

"This won't be pleasant," Kagome muttered. Tyr caught her words, but kept his attention on the emerging figure.

Queen Kaori laughed as the light cleared. Kagome grimaced at the sight of the woman in her youkai form. She was smaller than Sesshoumaru, but still towered above them. Four thin, furred legs supported her large beige abdomen. Her upper body remained human looking save for the extra set of hands she bore. Her fangs hung over her crimson lips as she smirked.

Kagome twirled her weapon in her hands wondering if she could survive this battle. Her energy levels were still low, and she needed to end this. Peace wasn't an option. The Tsuchigumo Queen threw out that option without considering it.

"We fight with honor, die with honor."

Honor, Kagome wondered if it existed within her. The barrier vanished as she tapped her fingers against the hilt of her weapon and tightened her grip. Fear was a choice, and she was no longer the fearful girl lost in a strange new world.

'I am Miko, a widow, a protector, and I am not afraid.'

Kagome tightened her grip as she stepped forward. There wasn't enough energy for her to purify the youkai. If she attempted to tap deeper into her spiritual powers there'd be a good chance she'd knock herself unconscious, or just die. Dying by her own hand didn't seem a bad thought when she was knocking on death's door. The corners of her lips dipped down as she huffed through her nose.

"I will eat you ever so slow," Kaori promised with a grin. "I'll inject you with a little of my poison each day, letting it slowly liquefy your insides into a nice, fermented soup."

"Gross," Kagome muttered as stepped forward and rushed the creature.

If she was going to die, it wasn't going to be because she stood helpless. Tyr chuckled as she watched him turn to the nest behind him. The three balls he released shot into the masses, clinking against the floor as they rolled deeper into the nest. Kagome swung her weapon toward the Queen watching as the woman jumped off the floor. She shot into the darkness vanishing. The weight of her weapon dragged her into a full circle allowing her to witness the balls exploding. The metal shot off slicing the creatures as green liquid followed suit.

Flesh and bone melted as screams echoed in the cavern. Kagome sensed the flare of youki and twisted to avoid the spider's leg smashing into the ground. Tyr attacked, the serrated wrist blades reaching to separate a segmented leg from the body. Kagome thrust her weapon forward intent on stabbing the woman in the chest. The youkai's cheeks swelled.

"Move!" Kagome shouted.

Tyr twisted away as the creature spat lurid purple sludge toward them. Kagome refused to loose space and rushed the youkai, she dropped to the ground sliding beneath the woman and raising her weapon so the blade dug into her abdomen. The skin peeled apart splitting with the attack and causing the spider to cease her attack. She reared back releasing a screech before she fell to the ground trying to avoid injuring her body further.

Tyr took the advantage to attack as he lunged at the creature. The blades of his wrist sliced into the creature's leg, severing it from her body and causing her to slump to one side. Kagome spun to her feet shouting as she swung the blade severing two more legs.

It was methodical. Kagome didn't hesistate as she stepped onto the Queen's thick abdomen and stabbed her weapon through the creature's back, piercing the heart. She inhaled through her nose as she held tight onto her weapon as the Queen thrashed. Kagome shouted as she twisted the weapon, her muscles strained and her eyes watered as she felt the Tsuchigumo go still.

Queen Kaori went still, before her body collapsed. Kagome bent her knees careful as she rode the body to the ground and wait until she was positive it wouldn't move again. Her eyes widened as heard a huff and looked up to realize the alien was there staring at her.

'Trohpy,' Kagome thought watching as he moved forward.

Her lips curled when she heard the snap, and then he pulled the head with a harsh tug. The head came free, the spine trailing after it like a tail. Blood splattered her and her surroundings as she watched the bones swing free. The Predator offered her the head, and reality felt surreal as she took the offered thing. Her fingers curled into the bun, securing the enemies head in her grip.

Tyr's triumphant roar sent most of the Tsuchigumo fleeing.


Kagome inhaled the crisp air, gazing at the graying sky as the sun's light faded into the night sky. Her feet dragged as she exited the tunnel and emerged on a ledge that overlooked the Wolf Tribe. Queen Koari's head was strapped to Tyr's back with a few trophies. She hadn't found it in her heart, or stomach, to take trophies.

She'd never been materialistic, and argued that the scars of some of the remaining Tsuchigumo would be more than enough for her. She exhaled as her fatigue caught up with her. Inuyasha would've enjoyed watching the sunrise from here.

Tyr grunted behind her and she turned to gaze at her strange companion. The smirk worked its way onto her face as she kept her eyes slightly averted.

"What are you?" Kagome questioned.

The decompression of air caused her to tense expecting an attack. His hands were slow as they lifted to his mask and he pulled it away. Her eyes widened as she witnessed his features. His eyes were beads of brown set in dark beige flesh. His hair extended from a high forehead. She watched as his mandibles twitched unflinching, because she'd seen worse. He titled his head to the side as he inhaled the air and only caught the scent of curiosity.

His fist reached up and thumped his chest saying, "Yautja."

It was his species and there was no doubt he knew her species. The Yautja had watched her village and she didn't doubt she caught his attention somewhere. That meant he was watching her race for some reason. Her eyes looked to the decapitated head of the Queen as understanding dawned on her.

"You hunt my kind," Kagome stated. She didn't know how she felt, and the lack of emotion or spike in her scent didn't tell Tyr. "I'm potential prey, am I not?"

He'd been stalking not her village, but her. The thought she could provide some type of hunting challenge to an alien race bothered her. She wondered if he would abduct her. Then she heard her own question asked back, her voice recorded and flawless in its play.

"What are you?"

Tyr's mandibles lifted in amusement. He knew her species and she didn't doubt he knew her gender. If he was looking for prey, she figured he was asking about her powers.

"I am a priestess; my power can't be copied or passed on. The gods have granted me a gift to protect life," Kagome answered, her words convincing her that she wasn't useless and her life was meant for more.

Tyr nodded as he lifted the mask and attached it to his face. She wasn't sure of his response, but waited for an attack. Kagome watched as he stepped back into the cavern and simply vanished. Kagome exhaled as she felt youki brush her weary senses. She looked over her shoulder watching as Kouga emerged from a whirlwind before her.

"What the hell," he muttered.

Kagome smiled as she asked, "Please, Kouga, carry me?"


Edo was changing and she was no longer the priestess that met warlords for battle upon the field. She refused to bow to them and decided that it might be better to act more human. The means to ceasing their feuds for power over her rested in complete and utter trust.

"Are you sure this is your wish?"

Sesshoumaru, Lord of the Western Lands, wasn't concerned. Humans were finicky in nature and he wanted to make sure the Miko knew what she was doing. Miko and Youkai were naturally opposed to each other, but there had come times where they joined for a cause. He recalled her bravery against Naraku and found it dishonorable to ignore her request.

"I do not worry for my safety, but grow tired of this fighting," Kagome admitted.

The Lord of the Western Lands had not changed with much time. His form filled out more, but the regal accents of beauty remained. His golden eyes watched her with a cold gaze, she learned he was merely observing. The battles the Feudal Lords had taken to starting annoyed him and he found himself wondering when the Miko would tire of the bloodshed.

"Are we doing this?" Kouga questioned.

Sesshoumaru looked to the wolf, aloofness switching to annoyance. Kagome's soft chuckle caused them to look to her.

"I'm sure."

Her words sealed her fate, which didn't bother her. Kouga moved toward them intent on finishing this. He wondered if the Western Lord would abuse this power, but realized the youkai was the best choice. Kagome would retain her freedom for the rest of her human life and be allowed the peace she deserved. He placed the chalice upon the small table and uncorked the sake that sat there waiting. Kouga looked to Sesshoumaru as he poured a small amount.

The Inu sliced his palm and squeezed the blood into the chalice. The drops hit the liquid, the sound resounding in the silence. Kagome held out her palm allowing Kouga to drag his nail across her flesh. She winced as she squeezed the blood into the chalice, mixing it with the liquids.

"A bond of blood," Kouga declared. He swirled the chalice watching the sake taint with red. "By partaking of this chalice you vow to stand with each other despite circumstances. The blood bond binds you both in every aspect of life. An offense to one is an offense to both."

Sesshoumaru took the chalice in his hands and spoke into the cup, "I see you as my brother's mate, and recognize your blood as no different as mine. We share a bond deeper than family, our blood is one."

Kagome felt the youki press upon her, and she accepted it with ease. He passed the chalice to her and she took it in her hands and inhaled the scent. She looked at the liquid and smiled.

"I see you as my blood brother, and recognize you blood as my own. We share a bond that unites us, our blood is one."

Her energy flared; the mixing of conflicting energies sparked between them soothing together as one. Kagome inhaled as she looked to Sesshoumaru and smiled.

"Miko-sama!" Kagome scowled as Kouga chuckled at the title. Miroku rushed into the shrine smirking. The title had never sat well with her and he continued to use it. "Fujiwara's son has arrived, he's approaching."

Her shoulder's tensed as her scowl vanished.

"I will deal with him," Kagome stated. Miroku looked to the youkai before nodding and exiting the temple.

"What will you do?" Kouga questioned. His gruff tones couldn't hide his amusement.

Fujiwara's son moved into the temple, his guards' metal clinking, and disturbing her sanctuary. She gazed at the man with cold eyes watching his reaction as his gaze scanned the wall behind her. His face froze as his eyes landed upon the cleaned, grinning skull of the Tsuchigumo Queen Kaori.

"I am the Miko of Edo, Consort to the Lord of the Western Lands." Kagome announced with a firm voice. "I have slayed those that oppose my allies." Fujiwara's face paled as his fear filled the room. "I do not tolerate those bringing dishonor into my presence."

Fujiwara's form visibly trembled as he took in the woman that had once been broken. He watched her as she stood in her resolve, comfortable in the presence of the youkai.

"I've come to…"

The hilt of her weapon smacked the floor, the sound echoing through him and causing him tense. Kagome's eyes narrowed as she looked to where she caused injury.

"There are wounds we must tend to," Kagome stated.


…End…


After two years, this is done!

I must say that I wasn't sure of Tyr's interest in Kagome, but believed he left her alone because she'd proven herself a worthy human despite being prey. I also imagined that the consequences of revealing her to his clan would result in results that wouldn't be pleasant. His parting gift to her was the skull of the dead youkai queen, a symbol that everything must be resolved.

As for Kagome, the Blood Bond will give her Sesshoumaru's protection and earn him Kagome's assistance if/when needed

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