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A/N Hello everyone! Sorry for the long wait but I ran out of ideas, then I had school, and then I had my other story (that will be updated soon as well by next week: Techno Dreams). Anyway I wrote this chapter like 6 times trying to… just make it sound right and keep the characters going the way I started them. I also tried to explain a few things… well please tell me what you think about this b/c I have some serious doubts.
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Thanks everyone that reviewed… please keep it up! I didn't answer questions this time… but all will be fixed with the next chapter cause I won't wait so damn long! :D Thank you all!
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Chapter 3
Enter Inuyasha
It has been a week since Kagome's arrival and things have somewhat started to settle down; at least for some of the occupants of the Taisho household.
Today just so happened to de a wonderful day for Kagome; she was bored and the talk among the towns people and servants have provided her with something to do, or so she hoped. Kagome strolled into the dinning hall with a song in her heart and a smile on her face. "Good morning everyone!" Kagome sang. She took her seat and narrowed her eyes to the left, across the table. "Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru ignored Kagome's taunt. Too many mornings has he been drawn in only to want to throttle her later.
Breakfast remained quiet till Kagome could no longer hold her question in. "Lord Taisho?"
He sighed. "Please Kagome; there is no need to address me so formally… remember that?" Once Kagome nodded he continued. "What can I do for you my dear?" Toga could only wonder what she wanted.
"May I ask you something?" Kagome wasn't one to 'beat around the bush', but she was a little unsure as to how to approach the question.
Now, not only Toga was curious but Sesshomaru was as well.
"Yes. Anything at all." Toga replied.
Kagome blushed. "Well, I've heard from the servants and towns people that you have another son, yet I have not seen him."
"You want to know about my son, Inuyasha?" Toga asked.
She blushed harder. "That's his name!...Er… I mean yes!" Kagome stammered.
Toga pushed his plate aside and settled back into his seat. "Ah, Inuyasha."
Sesshomaru suddenly felt disgusted with the topic and made to leave but stopped when he received a hard glare from his father.
"That boy." Toga continued. "He is very foolish. A few years ago when you were still young, Inuyasha went missing." He sighed. "I recently just found him, but he is not really living; call it a 'state of enchanted rest'. He was placed under the spell by the priestess he fell in love with. She is dead now, so I have no way to free him."
Kagome placed a thoughtful finger on her chin. "That's horrible. Has anyone, at least, tried?"
"Yes. I have sent many." Toga explained. "But none have been strong enough to break the spell."
"How sad. No one should lose a child that way; regardless of their foolishness." Kagome looked dead at Sesshomaru, "Or arrogance."
"Indeed." Toga agreed chuckling lightly. He caught Kagome's meaning when she looked at Sesshomaru. Poor boy.
Kagome stood up and bowed before him. "Lord Tai… uhh Toga-sama, if you would allow me to; I would like to try and free your son."
"We shall see." This was perfect! Of course he already knew that he would allow her to do, but Toga did not want to seem too eager. He is certain that the two brothers would be at odds over the young woman's affections. Hell, they fought over everything else; this would be no different. "I would like you to speak to the monk that last tried to help my son."
Kagome nodded
Sesshomaru got up and left the room in a quiet rage. Kagome is far stronger than the other that has tried, so he was positive she would succeed. He's pissed off because she would pass where even he has failed.
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"Hello Ladies." Miroku could hardly believe his luck. He had been trying to think of ways to get close to them since they first appeared in court two weeks back, but that is not necessary now. The Lord, himself, asked that he have a word with the lovely ladies. "My name is Miroku, and I am but a humble monk."
Kagome blushed. "I'm Kagome."
"I'm Sango." Sango blushed as well. This monk is quite handsome.
"It is very nice to meet you Lady Kagome and Lady Sango. Kami-sama must have blessed me; for I am in the presents of two very beautiful women." Miroku kissed each of their hands. "Before we get started, I would like to know if either or both of you would consider having my children." He gave them a lecherous smile.
"Hell no!" came the twin reply; followed by matching hand prints on each cheek.
His face is going to be red but it's worth it. Miroku rubbed one side of his face. "Sorry. What is it that you want to speak of?"
Kagome glared but kept the rest of her demeanor casual. "We would like to find out about Lord Taisho's son, Inuyasha."
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"Father."
Toga looked up from the paper work on his desk to see Sesshomaru standing before him. "It's rude not to knock or at least announce yourself, Sesshomaru."
Sesshomaru ignored his father reprimand. "Are you aware of Lady Higurashi's departure?"
"Indeed." Toga replied; going back to his paper work.
"Then you are aware that she could simply just leave and not return; breaking your agreement."
Annoyed Toga looked up again. "I am, but you forget that she came here willingly." He sighed. "Plus I was under the impression that you did not want her here."
"I don't." Sesshomaru replied. "But she should honor the agreement for her father's reputation. He is a great man."
Toga walked over to Sesshomaru and placed his hand on his shoulder. "If you don't trust her, follow her; but I assure you Kagome will not break her word. In fact, she is only leaving to do this family a great service. Pray for her success boy."
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All three travelers stood at the outskirts of a medium sized village. It looked normal, but just on the other side beyond the clearing; is a small forest that gave off an eerie feeling. That is where our trio is headed, but they must first find the village miko and tell her of their intentions.
"Lady Kaede, Lady Kaede!" A villager called from outside the old miko's hut.
Kaede, the village miko, was sifting through some herbs when she heard a villager frantically call out her name. "Aye, one moment." Kaede's old bones crackled as she got up and made her way to the villager. "Is something wrong?" She asked.
"Lady Kaede." The village said a little out of breath. "There are strangers here looking for you and one of them looks like…"
"Excuse me." Kagome interrupted. "Are you the village Miko?"
Kaede was taken aback. The traveler looked like 'her', but there are enough differences for Kaede to tell them apart immediately. The girl's lineage was apparent. She had bright almost haunting blue eyes that seemed to glow; she also wore Warriors outfit. Kaede answered after she finished inspecting the young lady. "Aye child, I am. Do ye need something?"
Kagome looked are nervously. The bad aura coming from the forest had her on edge. Right now, she wants to go and get this over with. "Yes. My name is…" Suddenly the village warning bells started ringing. "What do the bells mean?"
"Bandits." Kaede answered curtly. "Come, we all must hide till the danger is over."
"No wait!" Kagome was not about to let this disturbance slow her down. So if she had to kick ass and take names to get it done then so be it! "Please, you don't have to hide."
Miroku knew she and Sango could fight but 'this'; he turn a questioning look to Kagome.
Kagome looked at Sango. "Sango!"
Sango let the small feline out of her arms and it transformed. She climbed on and they took to the sky. "Kagome, just outside the clearing."
"Go and stop them while I tend to the people, I'll catch up." Kagome waved Sango off.
"Lady Kagome, are you serious?" Miroku followed Sango's disappearing form. "I will go with her."
Kagome unsheathed her sword. "No! You will stay here!" She ran the blade across her thigh. This was not like the barracks she shielded. Kagome needed more blood for this barrier. She hissed as she felt the cold bite of steel against her skin.
"What are you doing!" Naturally Miroku was alarmed; having never seen this before. "Lady Kagome?"
Kaede watched silently as Kagome's sword pulsed and started to glow a bright blue. The same went for her eyes; that were now glowing. As if Kaede needed anymore conformation as to the girl's identity, the inscription of the sword read 'Higurashi'.
"Miroku, make sure no one come close to the sword or the barrier; if someone does touch it, they will be painfully thrown back." Kagome cast him a smile. "That includes you too." She took off in the direction Sango pointed.
Stunned into silence, Miroku only nodded.
"So that girl is a Higurashi?" Kaede stated.
Her spoken words seemed to bring Miroku out of his daze. He failed to notice everything got suddenly calm. "Yes. I'm Miroku, by the way."
"I know who ye are." Kaede answered. She wasn't interested in the least either. She wanted know about Kagome. "Tell me why have ye come to this village?"
Miroku turned his full attention to Kaede. "Lady Kagome wishes to free Lord Taisho's son."
"At his request?"
"No, she is but a guest at his home." Miroku replied. "As far as I know she offered." He looked to the glowing sword in the ground. "I had no idea that she has 'this' power. I mean I have heard of the Higurashi's possessing power but…"
"Ye no nothing of your friend's family?" Kaede asked.
Miroku scratched his head. "I only met her a few days ago, but I have learned some things."
"Tell me all ye know and I will fill in the rest. Ye should not travel with those ye no nothing about." Kaede started walking back to her hut. "Especially that girl, ye will learn that she is more that capable of taking care of herself as well as others.
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"Move aside girl." a gruff looking bandit order as he pointed his sword at Sango.
Sango completely ignored his order. "What are you doing here?"
The bandit leader let out a hearty laugh from atop his horse. "It does not matter. I will take all that I desire and leave." His eyes rolled over Sango's body in her tight outfit. "Even you."
"Leave or die."
Sango looked around the clearing to find Kagome approaching from her left. "Kagome!"
"Well men. It looks as if another maiden is here to join us. Let's say we have some fun?" The leader's eyes rolled over Kagome's form as well. "Two bodies right for the taking."
"Last chance." Kagome took a defense stance; with an arrow drawn and ready to go.
"No girl, this is your la…" The leader's headless body suddenly fell to the ground. Behind him, imbedded in a tree, is an arrow with his head attached.
Sango smirked at his onlookers and took her 'Hiraikotsu' off her back. "Okay, who's next?"
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Miroku sat in Kaede's hut holding a small cup of tea. "That is all I know of Lady Kagome. I don't know why the Lord wish to keep her so close or why he allows her so many freedoms within his domain. I believe their lands were just at war." Now that he thought about it, her acceptance of the place is strange.
"Indeed child. Lord Taisho and Lord Higurashi entered an ongoing war twelve years ago, and then it suddenly stopped." Kaede confirmed.
"Do you have an idea as to why?" It seemed like the appropriate question to ask.
Kaede shook her head. "No, but I believe it had something to do with the young woman that is here to free the Lords son; Lady Kagome."
Miroku looked at Kaede slightly confused.
"Ye say you no nothing of the Higurashi family correct?" Kaede asked.
"Correct."
"Then ye must not know that Lady Kagome is not human."
Miroku looked stunned for the second time. "I felt no demon aura on her."
"That is because she is neither." Kaede explained. "Listen well child and I will tell you why I think Lord Taisho wants this girl."
Miroku prepared himself for what he was about to hear.
"It started many centuries ago, when a being was cast down from the heavens. He was reluctant in his service to the kamis, so they punished him by sending him to earth so do their bidding here. His immortality was taken away and he was charged with the welfare and subjugation of every being on this land and granted power to complete and hold the task. He refused the charge and chose a simple life instead; helping only those who asked or those who he came across."
"A god?" Asked Miroku.
"Perhaps, or maybe something else." Kaede continued. "Soon he desired a companion. Like every man, he wanted a strong woman to bear his children; he chose a female warrior, a human demon slayer. She bore him three children, but he found that only one possessed his power and the other two shadows of his power and strength.
Miroku raised his brow in question. "So there were no female heirs to power?"
"No child, listen." Kaede demanded. "Generations later, a female child was heir to this power. Eventually she mated, but to a demon. Not being human herself, this union transformed the blood line. A union of this kind can also work two ways, by adding strength and power to either family or one. Since the demon she mated was not of noble birth, however, the attributes stayed with her family."
"Why is it that I don't feel a demon aura within Lady Kagome?" Asked Miroku.
"The male heirs of the family stuck to the patriarch's example, and married strong human women; usually those from exterminator villages or priestesses." Kaede explained. "Finally another female heir was born, and this time she did not seek a husband; the offers came to her father before she was of age. By this time many had heard of the family's power and wanted it. Among the suitors were demons from all four great families and a host of lesser but power demons and humans. In the end, her father chose to mate her to the powerful demon Naota Higurashi, who was not of noble birth." Kaede looked out of her window thoughtfully. "I was not aware that the Higurashi House had another female heir till today."
"You mean Lady Kagome?"
"Aye child, only the heir can put up such a barrier as she has today. I believe that is why Lord Taisho keeps her near." Kaede replied. "Think of the power she would bring to such a noble house and the power it would bring to her family line."
Realization hit Miroku like a ton of bricks. "If not for himself, then for his sons! Wait! How do you so much of her family?"
"Indeed. A Higurashi was my teacher."
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Kagome looked at the bodies before her. Those who did not run were really stupid not to do so. "Let's go Sango. We can do this without Miroku."
"I agree let's get this out of the way." Sango added. "I think we could all use a rest."
It didn't take long before the two came upon the tree holding that held the Lord's son captive. It wasn't hard to figure out who he is; for the boy has more of a resemblance to his father than Sesshomaru.
"How are you going to do this?" Sango turned to look at Kagome but noticed she was not there. "Kagome?"
"Oh Sango! How cute!" Kagome stood right beside Inuyasha; just itching to touch those ears. "As soon as I touch them, we'll get started."
Kagome is really 'special'. "Kagome no!" Sango started to protest but it was too late. Kagome was already touching those lovely ears.
Inuyasha felt himself stir. His whole body pulsed then his eyes opened, but he found that he could not move. What the hell, he thought. Suddenly he felt a soothing sensation run across his ears. Inuyasha looked around noticed two young women. One was standing back looking at him and the other is TOUCHING him. "Oi wench! Stop it!"
"Oh Kami!" Kagome blushed deep with embarrassment then anger. "I'm sorry! And don't call me wench! My name is Kagome!"
Inuyasha eye the girl cautiously. She looks a lot like the Bitch that put him here. "What in the hell are you doin' here wench?"
"Say it with me! Ka-go-me, how hard is that!" Kagome was starting to lose her temper.
Well… this sure isn't her. She never lost her cool that quickly. Inuyasha rolled his eyes and tried again. "Why are you here?" He still didn't trust her.
Kagome stepped closer to him and smiled sweetly. Most unsettling. "You are Inuyasha, correct?"
Inuyasha wasn't about to answer if the Bitch didn't know.
"That's okay, we know who you are." Kagome place a scroll in front of Inuyasha's face. "I'm here to free you, but should you continue to be mean to me. I just might turn around." Kagome pouted.
Inuyasha looked at the paper then at Kagome. "What?"
"Your father would like you to read that before you are released." Sango informed Inuyasha.
He read the paper quickly and found that his father wanted him to come home. Also that he would have answers later. He looked back at Kagome and felt his very soul stir. Yes, he needed to go home. "Are you just gonna stand there?"
"Will you be nice?" Kagome smiled at him again. He's cute despite his rudeness, she thought.
"Geez Woman! Yes! Now free me!" Inuyasha demanded. Moments later he found himself standing on the ground with the girl in his arms.
Kagome gave Inuyasha a big hug. "Welcome back to the land of the living."
Her body is warm and soft; Inuyasha also felt a hint of power flowing in her. Yes he would go home, if only to find out about 'her' and this other girl.
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A week passed, and they were about a day away from the castle. Kagome thought it important to hide their auras; she wanted to surprise Lord Taisho and Sesshomaru. The travel back was much faster. Inuyasha insisted on using demon speed and carrying Kagome, so he got to know her a little better; even if all they did was argue.
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At mid day, Sesshomaru went to the training grounds to let out some frustration. That damn girl still hadn't returned and he was starting to think that she wasn't either. By late after noon, he suddenly felt an aura and it's only a few feet away! Sesshomaru looked up to find his half brother carrying the Bitch on his back! Unacceptable! He quickly made his way over to his brother and punched him in the face.
Just as Inuyasha let Kagome off his back, Sesshomaru walk up to him and 'laid his ass out'. "What in the hell was that for! Bastard!"
It took a moment, but Toga finally felt his other son's aura in the castle. He quickly left his study in search for his son.
"What kind of homecoming is that?" Kagome yelled at Sesshomaru.
"Stay out of this Bitch!" Sesshomaru warned.
Mistake… "What did you call me?" Kagome stood protectively in front of Inuyasha.
Sango and Miroku gathered Inuyasha off of the ground and took him away from the future 'fall out zone'. Sango knows the drill.
Kagome eyed Sesshomaru with malice. "The killing perfection, my ass, humph… more like, 'The Perfect Bitch'." A smirk spread across her face. "…. And what a pretty Bitch too…."
Sesshomaru's already thin temper, completely vanished when Kagome called him a bitch, and then a 'Pretty Bitch'. Sesshomaru let out a feral growl and charged.
She pulled her sword out and tactfully met Sesshomaru's attack. "Have you soiled yourself as well?" Kagome taunted. "Puppies usually get upset when they do so."
"Shut up!" Sesshomaru ordered. Her incessant talking made it harder for him to concentrate.
With each swing of his sword, Kagome's smile got bigger. He is a fool! "Really, you are too easy to provoke!"
Toga arrived at the training grounds to see Sesshomaru lock swords. Kagome is right; at least on her account. Sesshomaru is too easy for 'her' to provoke. "Stop this!" He commanded, but it went unheard.
Sesshomaru face lit up into a dark smile as he managed to knock Kagome's sword from her hand. His aura flashed and eyes bled red. Oh Kami he's wanted to do this for a while now. Sesshomaru lunged at Kagome and choke slammed her into the hard ground; creating a small hole in the process. To his surprise, though, Kagome was not knock out; for a small hand found its way around his neck as well.
Kagome's aura flashed and her eyes took on their signature glowing electric blue. While Sesshomaru thought he had her down, she placed her hand around his neck and channeled her power. When he found it difficult to breath, Kagome used her legs to throw him off.
They stood in the training ground looking at each other. Sesshomaru's now awakened beast screamed for submission from the woman in front of them. Kagome, on the other hand, was determined to Sesshomaru how much of a bitch he really is.
"Submit to me." Sesshomaru ordered.
"Go fuck yourself, Bitch." Kagome shot back.
Well, there is the magic word… referring to him a bitch again. Sesshomaru grabbed hold of Kagome throat again. "Do as I say!"
Kagome mimicked his actions. "Do as I say. Kneel boy!"
Miroku and Inuyasha watched with a mixture of horror and laughter. The Mighty Sesshomaru has met his match not in a man, but a woman.
Toga took this opportunity to step between the two acting like children. "I said stop this." He grabbed both of their arms.
Both let go.
Toga let go of Kagome's arm and still held on to Sesshomaru's. "Kagome go freshen up for supper."
Kagome turned to leave but not before knocking Sesshomaru off his feet. "I see you decided to bow before me." She and Sango left the field in haste.
Sesshomaru turn livid again. He fell because his father was holding on to his arm in a strange manor. That BITCH! She will pay for that. It took all three males to hold him down.
Toga looked down at Sesshomaru. He heard Sesshomaru demand Kagome's obedience, so this is the perfect time to spread the seeds of his plans. "Son." He whispered in Sesshomaru's ear. "You can not subjugate a woman that is not yours. Make her yours then demand her submission."
Sesshomaru may have appeared to have not been listening but he is. And the words replayed themselves over and over again in his head. 'Make her yours then demand her submission'. That's actually a thought he 'could' look forward too.
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