Chapter 3: Massacres
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A few days after Yagari lost his eye, Sesshomaru came to pick up the Asano heirs. Kagome glances at Zero and Ichiru. She pulls both of them into hugs. She ruffles Zero's hair, knowing he hated it and walked towards Yagari. She tugged on his trench coat until he picked her up. She gave him a hug, then she took her place beside Miroku and Sesshomaru.
"I'll come back, we both will. That's a promise," Kagome calls as she leaves.
Yagari sighs and takes the Kiryu twins inside. Zero glances back at the retreating forms of Kagome, Miroku, and Sesshomaru. The three finally get to the limo. Once inside Kagome curls up against Miroku. He wraps his arms around her, sticking his face in her ebony locks. Sesshomaru stares out the windows.
"Nii-san, I have a bad feeling about this," Miroku whispers, so he doesn't wake his sister.
"I think 'Gome had one earlier too, she was supposed to stay with Ichiru but she didn't," he continues.
"Your spiritual abilities, are probably reacting to the attack," Sesshomaru says.
"Why? It hasn't happened before," Miroku replies.
"Mhm, 'Roku-nii, go to sleep. You're just… (Kagome yawns cutely) …as tired as I am. Plus you didn't sleep last night," Kagome mutters, clinging to her brother.
"Okay, 'night. Love you," Miroku says, lying down and pulling Kagome with him so her head rests on his chest.
Sesshomaru watches the twins sleep, he sighs and pulls out a phone, he answers it before it has a chance to ring, "Hello."
"Sesshomaru, are you almost back?" Shippo's voice crackles through the phone.
"The twins are going back home, I'll be there after I drop them off," he responds, closing the phone.
"Sesshou?" A small voice asks, Kagome raises her head.
"Yes, Kagome," Sesshomaru responds.
"I missed you," she states, glancing down.
"And I you, what's troubling you?" Sesshomaru replies.
"Nothing," she lies.
"Little One, do not lie to me," Sesshomaru articulates quietly.
Kagome pulls out of her twin's arms and leaps into Sesshomaru's. He catches her and chuckles. He strokes her hair, soothing her. Kagome keeps her eyes lowered, but twirls strands of silver between her fingers.
"I…I just missed you and Shippo. I was scared, that I was going to lose my precious people again," she breathes, her breath fanning out in little wisps of cold air.
"Little One, I will not allow that to happen. Was that all that's been bothering you?" He speaks, standing up and placing a blanket over Miroku before wrapping another around Kagome.
"No, I was scared and sensei said that good vampire hunters don't get scared," she mutters.
"Hn, he's wrong. From what I've heard, you didn't freeze in fear but stood as proudly as a warrior ready to sacrifice yourself for them," he tells her.
She smiles and puts her head on his shoulder, falling asleep easily. Sesshomaru picks Miroku up with his other arm. He takes them inside, tucking both of them in. He watches as Kagome whimpers, Miroku puts his arms around her, comforting her even in sleep. He smiles for the first time in several centuries. Silently, he leaves getting back in the limo.
Six Months Later
The twins had been put to bed hours ago, however they were still awake. Miroku let Kagome cuddle into his side. He runs a hand through her hair. The other is in Kagome's hand. Suddenly Kagome recoils, then she buries her face into Miroku's shoulder.
"Ssh, it's okay. 'Gome, everything'll be fine," he murmurs.
"No it won't. This one is more tainted then the one that took Master Yagari's eye," she responds tearfully.
"I know, but panicking won't help us. We need to get out of here. Come on," Miroku whispers pulling Kagome to her feet.
"No, not there. Miroku, the trap door," Kagome says, tugging him over to a rug.
Together they lift and find the trap door. Kagome waits for Miroku to go down. She pulls the rug over the door and closes it dropping down into the tunnels. The two run through the tunnels as quietly as they can.
"It's dark," Miroku mutters.
Kagome grips his hand before pulling him up against her. Although she doesn't speak, her eyes say to be quiet. Footsteps approach the twins. A man with dark hair and blood red eyes, grins showing off fangs. Right as he's about to attack them, the wall behind the man glows pink with a runic design.
Kagome grins, and mutters something under her breath. The man glows pink before turning to dust. Miroku rubs the back of his head and smiles. The twins continue down the tunnels activating traps in case any more Level E's appear.
"I forgot we set traps up," Miroku says sheepishly.
"I'm glad we did. The door is up there," Kagome points ahead.
They climb up the ladder an exit the tunnels. Outside, screams of the dying penetrate the twins' ears. Smoke from the fire burns their lungs. More vampires appear. Kagome unknowingly puts up a barrier around herself and Miroku.
"We have to get out of here," Kagome says.
Miroku pulls her along ducking in between the pillars of flame. She stops, and looks behind them. Her eyes glow pink and the vampire tailing them turns to ash. Miroku grips her hand tighter, and they again continue their plan to escape.
Unknown to the twins, the one who was almost all taint, had been watching them. The being was intrigued by these two. He wanted to taste their blood, hear their pathetic screams. Perhaps even take the girl to be his queen temporarily at least.
The being smiled, fangs gleaming yet stained with the blood of those he already devoured. His mismatched eyes narrowed in glee as the twins split up. He wanted to save the girl for last, so he went after the boy. The child screams as the fangs pierce his neck. Seeing the girl scream and cry, at the last minute the being decides to turn the boy. He forces his tainted blood down the child's throat and leaves him there.
The being with mismatched eyes approaches the girl. Her sapphire eyes turn to storm clouds with grey lightning in them, briefly reminding him of someone who's long been dead. She shakes, so much that the being wonders if she'll shatter like crystal. He puts a clawed and blood stained hand up in a placating matter.
"Do not worry, young one. I have so kindly spared your twin. You, my dear will become my queen. You will have all you want, and you will rule the world by my side," the being practically purrs in a gravelly voice.
Kagome stares past the being at her brother bloodied and lying on the ground. His hand barely twitches, seeing that he is still alive some of her rage disappears. The being takes Kagome into his arms, he slowly runs his tongue across her neck eliciting a shiver from her. He stares into her eyes, his mismatched turning blood red as he bites into her throat.
The being found Kagome's blood to be so sweet, so pure. Wanting more he drinks deeper, but then he remembers he wants her as his queen. He stops, his fangs dripping with her blood. He bites his wrist, blood welling up.
"Quickly now, love. Drink," he says shoving his wrist in front of her mouth.
She shakes her head no, tears silently streaming down her face. The being gets angry. He bites his wrist again pressing it up against Kagome's mouth. He sets her on the ground and hovers over her. His hand pinches her nose forcing her mouth open, and his rotten tainted blood fills her mouth. She swallows so she doesn't choke on the blood.
"That's it. Such a good girl. So obedient, ah, that's enough now," his voice praises.
Kagome knees him in the crotch. She rolls away and gets on her knees. She stands shakily. Eyes are already focused on the being, on the pureblood vampire. She glances over at her brother.
"You shouldn't have done that young one. I'm going to have to punish you," the vampire growls.
"Ngh," Kagome gasps as he strangles her.
"Kagome," Miroku utters, his eyes half-lidded.
Kagome glows pink burning the pureblood, and is dropped to the ground. She runs over to Miroku's side. She runs her hands through his hair, which for once is unbound. She stays close soothing his pain.
"What a little spitfire, you are. Ah, I see. You were just concerned with your brother. You weren't trying to misbehave, were you young one?" The being voices as he approaches the two.
Kagome stays quiet, reviewing everything Yagari ever said and taught them. Her eyes widen with her realization. She launches herself at the man, nearly clinging to him. Surprised, the vampire simply pats her head.
"Now, whatever could be the matter?" The pureblood inquires.
"Please, once my twin wakes give him your blood. You know he'll die otherwise," Kagome begs, face hidden, clutching onto his pants.
"So you are aware of vampires. Hmm, guess it's no surprise. Alright, love. Once he wakes I'll do as you asked," the being speaks.
Kagome goes back over to Miroku. She resumes stroking Miroku's hair. His eyes snap open and he sits up. His eyes run up and down his twin's body pausing at the sight of blood on her neck. The vampire sighs and pins the boy down. He gives the child more of his blood, then turns to the sister. She too would need more.
"Come, young one. You need to feed as well," he murmurs.
Kagome climbs into his arms and allows his disgusting blood into her mouth. She drinks it, and eventually he pulls away. Still in his arms, Kagome lets lose that pink power, her reiki. The vampire snarls, throwing her into the side of the house. Losing as much blood as he had and now grievously injured he flees, leaving only the twins alive.
"Kagome, Kagome, are you okay?" Miroku says helping her to her feet.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't protect you or mom and dad," Kagome cries.
"No, it's because of you that I'm still alive. I couldn't protect you either," Miroku replies holding his sister in his arms.
"But you're a … (she hiccups) …vampire now," she protests.
"No, not yet. But he bit you as well, sorry I couldn't do anything," he verbalizes.
Kagome brings back her reiki and tries to get rid of the taint pouring into Miroku's soul. She is able to get rid of most of it, but not all. Unlike Miroku's soul, hers doesn't become tainted, instead it seemed to be absorbing the taint, keeping her pure. Miroku rests against her tiredly. Her own eyes close, her body slumps, drained from what happened.
"Oh thank Kami. Sesshomaru, I found them!" Shippo's voice rises with relief.
Sesshomaru walks towards the twins. He picks up the both of them, knowing that they wouldn't want to be separated. Shippo burns everything, leaving no evidence of what happened.
At the Kiryu home, Ichiru and Zero wait anxiously. Their parents had been called away for something. Yagari walks in the house with their parents. An eyepatch covers Yagari's right eye.
"What's wrong?" Zero demands.
"The Asano family has been massacred. There's no sign of life anywhere. No bodies either, it's possible that Kagome and Miroku are alive but it's highly unlikely," Yagari informs them.
Zero eyes looked haunted for but a moment, then they hardened. He swore to himself, promising that he'd become a great hunter so his friends could rest in peace once he killed the one that stole their lives.
Ichiru looked horrified, how could one of the strongest people he ever knew be gone. His eyes widened before he started to cough violently. Zero keeps him upright.
"You're sick again," Zero mutters.
Zero goes to Ichiru's room, helping his twin get in bed. Yagari looks on in silence.
One Year Later
A girl walks through the hallways, her black hair bound in a single braid flowing down her back. Her eyes narrow in silent contemplation. Her eyes were haunted, having seen more blood and death in her eleven years than most should have. She pauses by a vase before turning down another corridor. Her dress was such a deep purple that it could be mistaken for black. On her feet were black flats. She raised a fist and knocked on the door.
"Enter," a cold voice says.
"You called for me. Onii-sama," the young girl replies.
"Yes and just where is your nii-san?" Gold eyes peer down at the girl as she shrugs.
"Sorry, onii-sama. Someone didn't wait like I asked," a boy with violet eyes says.
He has black hair in a ponytail at the nape of his neck. He wears a white button up shirt with black pants and shoes. He stands next to the girl, who turns her sapphire eyes on him.
"I've received reports that the Kiryu clan has been slaughtered, no survivors," the man says.
"Geez, Sesshomaru you didn't have to say it like that," a red haired male glares.
"Shippo," the girl greets emotionlessly.
Shippo shivers and mutters, "Kagome, you do that too well. Miroku can't you make her stop?"
"Nope, onii-sama, are we going to continue with our training?" Miroku asks.
"Yes," Sesshomaru answers walking out of his office.
The twins follow after him. Shippo stays in the office and broods. He doesn't trust this peaceful atmosphere. Hours later, Sesshomaru comes back to the office.
"They're going to keep attacking Kagome, aren't they?" Shippo implores.
"Kit, you must understand that Kagome is not just the guardian of the jewel, she is so much more, but for now we must wait," Sesshomaru replies.
Author's Note: Again thanks for following and favoring this story and the one person who left a review. They were a guest so I don't their name. So far this in the longest chapter over two thousand words. Thanks to everyone who reads this and review. Oh and also if you have any questions pm me. Love lots, Saya.
