Chapter Seven: Nightmares, the Truth Comes Out

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Author's Note: Sorry it took me so long to update. I've been busy with school and work. Continue to vote for who Kagome should be paired with.

Kagome goes upstairs, she changes into a black lacy nightgown. She knew what happened earlier, she always remembers when that darker side comes out. If only she had been stronger, then everyone wouldn't have died. She sits on her bed, hugging a pillow to her chest. She replaced her pillow and drew the blanket up to her chin.

Kagome's Memories

Kagome looked around the campfire silently. Sesshomaru finally decided to merge their groups, something Inuyasha was against until she sat him numerous times. Her little Shippo wasn't so little anymore, she sighed knowing that the last battle would be coming soon.

"Miko, are you alright?" Sesshomaru's deep baritone echoes through the night.

"Fine, just thinking," Kagome replies.

Sango looks up at Kagome. She was in pain. Sango nudges Miroku. He glances in Kagome's direction before nodding. All of a sudden, Kagome stood. An arrow already in her bow as she holds it up to the incoming threat. Two men, god-like men stood in the clearing. Kagome mewls in surprise, throwing her bow down and running over to the pair.

"It's been too long," the blonde whispers into her ear as she throws herself at him.

"Takeru, I've missed you," Kagome replies.

Takeru lowers Kagome to the ground. She turns and bows to the one with russet hair. He steps forward, fingers hooking under her chin and lifting it up.

"Kagome, there is no need to bow to me. We've discussed this before," the russet says.

Kagome raises her head and smiles breathtakingly at the russet, "But Kaname you're a King."

"I am also a friend, yes?" Kaname replies.

"Of course," Kagome says, dragging the pair towards the others.

"We meet again, Sesshomaru of the West," Kaname inclines his head towards the taiyoukai.

"Vampire King," Sesshomaru greets in response.

"Actually, there's a reason we're here. It's not just a visit," Takeru says.

"Well it can wait 'til tomorrow. We've all had a long day," Inuyasha mutters, eyes on Kagome.

Kagome prepares for bed. As do the others. Sesshomaru keeps watch, eyes always traveling but they land on the miko quite often. The two vampires kept an eye on the girl as well. She lays there sleeping, her kit entwined in her arms. Her sapphire eyes flash open and she stifles a scream by biting her lower lip. Takeru is by her side in an instant, removing her from the sleeping bag and cradling her in his arms. Takeru brings the girl over to Kaname. She rests in between the two vampires. Takeru's arms wrap around her waist as her head leans against Kaname's chest. Kaname runs his hand through her black silk-like hair.

"Does she not love beings like myself?" Kaname sighs quietly, bringing his face closer to the top of her head, smelling her sweet scent.

"The miko loves all. She holds feelings for both of you. She seems to be choosing Takeru due to your station. She doesn't feel worthy. Kagome more than likely cares greatly about the both of you, she hurts every time she sees you," Sesshomaru informs the pair.

"Then why does it feel like she's choosing?" Takeru questions.

"Simple, she's preparing herself for Kaname's rejection because it will bring her more pain than any has before," Sesshomaru replies.

"Lord Kaname, I will not force her to choose," Takeru declares his intentions.

"I do not wish for her to choose between us either. Takeru, you were the only one who I can truly call a friend. She will be upset," Kaname says.

"I'm going to travel a bit. I will have the nobles send a new guard. Thank you," Takeru bows to his lord.

"Mm, no Takeru don't leave," Kagome mumbles half asleep.

"Perhaps, it's best if you stay until the morning," the Western Lord verbalizes.

End of Kagome's Memories.

Senri looks at Kagome as she tosses and turns in pain. Akatsuki runs a hand through his hair. Hanabusa looks on in contemplation. Yet another scream comes from the small girl.

"Why does she scream?" Kaname asks in the brief silence, none having heard him slip into the room.

Hanabusa jumps in surprise, "I believe she has nightmares."

"Still, it sounds horrible. I just wish there was something we could do to ease her pain," Takuma replies.

"According to her twin, she normally sleeps next to someone. She still gets the nightmares but she is able to sleep soundly sometimes," Senri replies.

"How odd," Kaname comments.

Senri sighs, climbing into bed. He lays next to Kagome, wrapping his arms around her. She calms almost instantly. Akatsuki chuckles, seeing how Kagome places her head on Senri's chest.

"See, her rest is more peaceful," Senri says softly.

"Mmm, no. No! Miroku! Miroku, don't leave," Kagome mumbles.

Sapphire blue eyes open, Kagome bounds out of Senri's arms, flipping and landing on the other side of the room in a crouch. Senri gets out of bed, while Takuma slowly approaches Kagome.

"I wouldn't do that if I were you," a male says as he appears in the room.

The male has long black hair in a braid and blue eyes. There's a purple star tattooed on his forehead. He seems pretty laid back. He opens his arms as Kagome throws herself into them. He carries her over to the bed.

"I missed you so much Ban," she whispers, keeping her face hidden.

"I missed you too. Which one was it?" He asks, rubbing circles into her back.

"It was different this time. It was Miroku and Sango, but they… they…" Kagome trails off, tears rolling down her face.

"Ssh, it's alright. It's over with. I know you miss them," the male says, wiping her tears away.

"Kagome, your brother is still alive. I'm not too sure why you're crying about it," Hanabusa mutters in his confusion.

"Idiots," the male hisses.

"Do you want to know why she has nightmares every single night? She watched almost all her loved ones die. She was forced to see them murdered right in front of her. That's not something one can ever forget. Her best friend Sango died in the arms of her lover, Miroku who soon perished afterwards. Even if things like this happened several years ago, it still hurts. She's already watched Miroku die once, she's doesn't want to watch it again," the male glares at the others in the room.

"Bankotsu, it's been awhile. Four years I believe, thanks for taking care of 'Gome. Sesshou-nii had me deal with somethings," Miroku says, leaning against the door.

"Just doing my job. Speaking of which, if you hurt Kagome again in any way, then I'll find a way to kill you, pureblood," Bankotsu threatens.

"Again?" Kaname questions.

"The bastard lost his memories, more like sealed them. Technically he doesn't know Kagome. She's suffered enough at the hands of your kind. It'd be in your best interest to stay away from my sister," Miroku utters disdainfully.

"Explain," Kaname demands.

"Kuran, are you incapable of the simple awareness that I can kill you? So can Kagome, for that matter," Miroku replies.

"A mere human can't kill Lord Kaname" Hanabusa boasts.

"You're right, but I have a feeling that Kagome and Miroku aren't human," Takuma says.

"It hurts, he's so much like Takeru," Kagome whimpers.

"Just go back to sleep," Miroku says, sitting on the bed.

Kagome shakes her head, no. Her hands tighten their grip on Bankotsu's shirt. He sighs, pulling her closer. Miroku tousles her hair and drapes a blanket over her. Miroku smiles, as Kagome nuzzles into Bankotsu's side.

"She keeps mentioning a Takeru. Who is he?" Akatsuki asks.

Takuma blanches, "Actually I've been doing a bit of research since that name's come up before. She's mistaken me for him many times."

"No, kidding. You look a lot like him, or so I'm told. I've never met the guy," Bankotsu responds.

"Then how do you know about him?" Hanabusa comments.

"We just do," Miroku says, attempting to end the conversation.

"He suspects, I can see Kiryu-san in the morning, right 'Roku?" Kagome mumbles voice laced with sleep.

"Whatever you want 'Gome," Miroku replies.

"I swear you're obsessed with that boy," Hanabusa declares.

"Nope, just miss him. It's been a long time," she responds with a yawn.

"We kind of grew up together, for whatever reason he was led to believe that we perished," Miroku says, making a shooing motion for the others to leave.

They leave but Kaname glances back at Kagome before the door closes. He sighs, almost annoyed by not getting information. Miroku perches on the side of Kagome's bed watching her with his violet eyes. He puts a hand on the side of his neck, eyes beginning to glow red. His canines elongate. Kagome wakes, her eyes widening. She throws herself at Miroku, who catches her in a tight embrace.

"It's the thirst isn't it? 'Roku, bite me," Kagome demands, moving her hair to the other side of her neck.

He shakes his head no. She bares her throat to him. The red glow overtakes the remaining violet in his eyes. He grips her tightly before his fangs pierce her neck. He drinks deeply. Her blood was more than satisfactory. It was so pure and rich. A rivulet of blood runs down the side of her neck, as he releases her. She laughs as he catches it with his tongue. She rests in his arms.

"Better?" Kagome asks.

"How often does he need to do it?" Bankotsu questions.

"The attacks have become much more frequent. He needs to feed every month now. It used to be longer," Kagome replies, her head tilted down.

"It's not your fault, 'Gome. You know that," Miroku replies, eyes turning back to violet.

"I know. I'm working on a cure," Kagome says, lifting her face so sapphire collides with violet.

"Come on, both of you need to sleep," Bankotsu murmurs.

Kagome climbs into bed and looks expectantly at Miroku. He grins and joins the two. Kagome wakes, turning her body. She looks at Miroku. Kagome comes closer to him and cuddles with him.

"You've been asleep for a while," Bankotsu says.

"Mm, I know. 'Roku, we have class," Kagome whispers, running her fingers in his hair.

Miroku sighs, getting up out of bed. Kagome smiles before going to the bathroom. She comes out in a fuzzy black robe, with dripping hair. Bankotsu sits on the bed smirking. Miroku is in his room changing. Kagome changes into uniform, but she wears black knee length boots instead of shoes. Kagome twists her hair up, pinning it with two ornamental daggers.

"You ready 'Gome?" Miroku asks leaning against the door.

"Yeah," Kagome responds, grabbing her bag.

"I've got to report to Sesshomaru. See you around," Bankotsu says, disappearing from sight.

Kagome bounds down the stairs, colliding into Akatsuki. He easily prevents her from falling. Miroku follows his twin, chuckling at her boundless energy.

"You're very cheery, this morning," Hanabusa comments.

"If you don't like it then bite me," Kagome replies, sticking her tongue out.

"No, I'd very much prefer it, if they didn't bite you," Miroku states.

"If one of them does, it just means I can kill them," Zero says closing the door, hand on his gun.

"Kiryu-san," Miroku greets.

Kagome turns, smiling at Zero. Her smile was pure and filled with love. Kagome hugs Zero, before releasing him with a smirk.

"Hello, Zero. How are you?" Kagome asks.

"Fine," he responds.

"Why are you here?" Ruka sneers.

"Kaien never told you, right?" Kagome says, pulling Zero over to one of the couches.

"I'm going to find Yuuki, she'll wish to know," Miroku sighs.

"What are you talking about?" Zero inquires.

"Yagari only suspects, though it's a different one than what Takuma has," Kagome says, gaining everyone's attention.

"Kagome-san? Are you okay?" Yuuki's voice infiltrates the room before she appears with Miroku.

"I'm fine, please sit," Kagome verbalizes.

Miroku sits on the other side of Kagome. Yuuki sits by Zero. A corner of Kagome's mouth lifts up in a half smile, as she observes Kaname's behavior. His eyes follow all of Yuuki's movements.

"Zero, when you saw us arrive you hissed at us, no?" Kagome asks.

"Why is that? Did we remind you of two people who should be dead?" Miroku finishes.

"I was friends with twin hunters from the Asano family. They perished in an attack years ago," Zero mutters.

"Zero, look at me," Kagome pauses until he does so, "I assure you the Asanos died that night. As far as the Association knows you are truly one of the last heirs of vampire hunter families. We'd like to keep it that way. Truly the Asano bloodline has disappeared completely."

"No," Zero roars, standing up and glaring.

"I told you he'd react badly," Miroku yawns.

"I don't s understand. The Asanos died years ago. Even if it is possible that you two are the heirs, why is Kiryu acting like this?" Hanabusa says.

"Tell me it's not true. It can't be," Zero mumbles, eyes still glinting.

Kagome stands, wrapping her arms around Zero's neck. She just holds him like that. Finally, Zero sits back down tugging Kagome with him. She just smiles and leans her head on his shoulder.

"I can understand your dislike for purebloods now, I'm sorry," Takuma says, head hanging low.

"Don't be. Fate just handed us a more difficult path to deal with, it's not as impossible as you make it seem," Miroku replies.

"Is that why blood doesn't bother the two of you?" Takuma questions.

"Oh, gods, no. We grew up around it, Takuma. Seriously, my first memories are of it. Besides growing up and always being attacked kind of involves enough blood to make a person used to it," Kagome states.

"So, you don't uh…" Takuma starts.

Miroku interrupts, "That's no business of yours and no."

"Why? Why did it happen to you?" Zero breathes.

"From what little I've been able to find, the pureblood that attacked us had been observing us for days. He decided to spare the two of us," Kagome says darkly.

"Um, I don't understand," Yuuki says.

"When a family of hunters is targeted by a pureblood, everyone dies. The Asano lineage has all but disappeared because the last two surviving heirs are tainted by the blood of a vampire," Kagome explains.

"They didn't do the same to Zero though," Yuuki protests.

"Zero's not a threat," the twins say in unison.

"Oh and Takuma, if you ever want to talk about your discoveries all you need to do is ask," Kagome mentions.

"What was Takeru to you?" Kaname demands.

"That's no business of yours, Princeling," Kagome growls.

"Kuran, just drop it. You know as well as I that 'Gome didn't get a peaceful sleep, provoking her could mean the end of your life," Miroku responds.

"Oh, Headmaster Cross wished for me to tell you that class was canceled tonight," Yuuki remembers.

"Kagome? Kagome?" Zero says, shaking her limp body.

Kagome's eyes are closed and she looks to be in a dream of sorts. Miroku stands, taking Kagome into his arms. He looks back at Zero as if telling him to follow. Kagome is placed on her bed.

"It's the anniversary of that night," Miroku leans over her, running his hands through her hair.

Author's Note: Thanks for the continued support. Review, PM ask questions, I love hearing from my fans. Always Love, Saya.