The Dream Of Sorrows
Chapter 3 Within The Realm Of Darkness
By Inuyashas Youkai
Deep within the center of darkness heavily guarded by painful wretched sadness,closing on the only light within the blackened expanse. A dimmed fluid like lit form of one that was of that from the lifeless girl left behind. The damned soul was now condemned to this existence surrounded by other souls forever separated and lost from the lives they once held,but only a handful whom didn't deserve this plight. Out of them ,one stood out as the priestess whom was forced out of her own body , redirected from the mirror and her former self ,and ending up here. Where here was , anybody's guess but the lone soul did long for absolution.
Kagome's soul now the only light, held a attraction for those who joined her, making her a target for anything they were able to do to her, to achieve the light that she omitted for themselves. Even if that meant taking the light from her head forcing her to her death. Though for now ,the lost souls were just happy to just be next to her light and gain the warmth that came with it. Thus did calm the horrid cries and the frightened screams coming from those like her ,who didn't understand what was happening to them ,since she got here. In return for now, Kagome let her soul fall back in slumber ,taking comfort that at least she was not alone.
"Be safe ,until we meet again Kagome , I love you , where ever you are.." A whisper of man's voice rang thru her head as she fell unconscious.
On the other side , Inuyasha and the others were traveling to the western territory ,Sesshomeru's lands. It had took them three days travel ,from where they were ,during their last meeting with Naraku and Kikyo. Since then Kikyo made no attempts to make contact with the hanyou, which all were involved were grateful, for the less distraction. Along the way they had a run in with a crowd of demons attempting to gain the jewel ,now sensing that the jewel lacking it's mistress . The very same had occurred since their journey started after Kagome 's soul was taken her body. Inuyasha still carried her soulless body where ever they went ,never letting her out of his grasp , only when he fought did he release her ,watching her like a hawk.
Once arriving at Sesshomeru's entrance gates of his castle, the group were ushered in cautiously to see Inuyasha 's brother. In truth the group weren't sure what Sesshomeru could do to help ,but Sango and Miroku trusted the hanyou's judgement. Once in the meeting room that Sesshomeru has his servants to take them , Sesshomeru made his appearance shortly after. Sesshomeru after short nods to greet everyone , he encouraged them to explain the reasons behind their uninvited appearance . Inuyasha began explaining what happened up till now until the hanyou came to the part dealing with Kagome not being with them, then Miroku continued while Sango tried to comfort the unsettled hanyou.
After about a hour later Sesshomeru had motioned for someone waiting outside to step in .While his eye was one the woman in his brother's arms ,knowing the importance of her presence in the final battle with Naraku he summoned the woman waiting for his command to fix up some rooms for their unexpected guests ,after nodding the woman turned and left. After the female demon left Sesshomeru returned his attention to the awaiting group sitting in the room with him. Sesshomeru took a deep breath before directing his next words to his brother.
"Little brother , take your mate to your old room ,then return to meet with me to discuss our plans. For now I want our differences put aside because our attentions should be placed on reviving the girl ,she is needed to put a end to Naraku and that jewel that he is after .Without her there is always going to be evil stepping into Naraku's place even when we destroy him. "
Without words or argument to what his brother had said brought shock to the others in the room , though at the moment Inuyasha didn't care ,because now he knew everything he said was true as Sesshomeru said it..Inuyasha soon left the room and carried Kagome to his old room, making sure to grab a couple guards along the way to guard his room. Upon coming ton his door to his room Inuyasha had instructed the guards to remain in front of the door and alert him and his brother if there are problems. Inuyasha had stepped in with the girl in his arms ,that he just acknowledged would be his mate ,and eventually she would .Carefully placing her under the crimson silk sheets , Inuyasha tucked her in ,kissing her forhead and turned to leave but not without mumbling his farewell
" Sleep well mate ,I will be waiting for you to come back to me..Don't stay away too long I need you Kagome" Inuyasha whispered before going back to Sesshomeru. When Inuyasha returned he found that it was only Sesshomeru waiting for him ,looking back at his brother with his eyebrow raised in a scowl.
" I have had them escorted in their rooms ,while we talked." Sesshomeru answered
" Now ,little brother I will help you bring Kagome back but I must ask .What are you willing to do to bring her back ,because what that entails Inuyasha ,is dangerous and can only be done among mates ..what are you willing to give up?"Once this is done it's irrevocable, the bonds and responsibles that you have to Kikyo will be forgotten ." Sesshomeru stated
" I know .. but.." Inuyasha whispered in deep thought 'Does I really want this?Does Kagome?"
TBC...