All signs of Naraku had vanished again. It was as if his whole being had disappeared from the face of the Earth for the millionth time. We were all stuck at a dead end, with nowhere to go and nothing to connect us anywhere. Of course, there was that familiar scent, as Sesshoumaru had called it, that resembled the female demoness back before, but other than that, there was nothing. The anticipation of searching was itching, tingling our blood as we were left to wait for a sign. There was just nothing. Nothing at all. The world continued despite the standstill of our destination. Animals reproduced, trees grew leaves that shown brighter and greener each day, and countless flowers bedded the Earth like splotches of paint.
Then, there was I, traveling with Sesshoumaru. It had been awhile that I stood up for myself, seeming like an eternity since I was in the hands of the village of Luna. Jun's face often crept in my mind, making me feel guilty for playing his feelings and kissing him out of the blue. In front of his whole village to add. I felt guilty and sad. I wanted to travel back there and apologize. Even a part of me wanted to live there, but at the moment, I just couldn't see myself parted from the demon I loved.
Sesshoumaru was almost too much to handle. His touch brought fire to my body, lighting myself up like a candle. His lips soft yet firm, sweet and harsh. That day continued in my mind when his mouth was all over. That day when we had bonded the only way a male and female could. Thinking about it still brought a blush to my cheeks and a tingle deep in my groin. I never, for as long as I lived, wanted to forget that fateful night that was filled with love and compassion.
"Do you suppose Naraku will come out of hiding yet?" I asked my beloved suddenly, interrupting my own train of thought. Sesshoumaru had his back against a tree, the bark planting crumbs of nature in his clothing, and I was leaning back in front of him. My back was on his chest and I could feel the indents of his muscles, which were hard with the memory of hard work and fighting. His large magenta striped arms were wound around me, tight like rope while his silver glistening hair fell over my shoulders and mixed with my own. In that position, I could feel his hot moist breath caressing the skin of my neck like a sweet gentle brush of fingertips. My heart raced, body caught on fire.
"Patience." He said simple, tugging me closer to him even though there wasn't any more room between us. I smiled secretly and tilted my head up to the sky. Stars were watching us like guards and the moon shone brightly above. The shadow of soft light blanketing the Earth, enhancing the beauty of the planet. I could see the dark plants reaching out, embracing this sacred light. Then, my mind pondered on that village, wondering what they were doing. I even wondered what Jun was doing, whether he was thinking of me or wishing I was back. Or wishing I would never return. I cringed at the thought, I didn't want a new friend to hate me. I've had too many betrayals, too many friends turning feelings on me. Too much pain for a lifetime.
"But I'm growing impatient. We don't have time left. I'm sick and tired of his trickery. Knowing that I can't relax because he could show up any second. Plus, the fact that he could connect his mind with mine." I paused, thinking back on months ago. Months that seemed like years when Naraku had spoken in my mind, mocking me. That, and the feeling he forced which felt like a throbbing headache. Suddenly, my hands found each other, tangling each finger with another in an act of stress. "I wish he would just jump right out so we could fight him. Be done with him and his annoying children." I hissed that last two words, thinking back on when that female had planted her lips on Sesshoumaru. The act still angered me, but I had to let it go seeing as how I had already kissed Jun.
"When the time comes, Misuzu." He muttered gently in my ear. He moved his grip from around my body and found my hands quickly. My palms were enveloped with his and I watched the stripes carefully on his moon colored skin. So flawless and smooth. I wondered when Sesshoumaru had become so soft on me. In the corner of my head I could still see his cold appearance, pointing his sword in my direction to my face. No hesitance to kill me and with eyes either bright golden or blood red. He used to keep his distance, as if he had no interest in nothing but sibling rivalry, and the yearning to kill. Now, he was here, holding me in his arms as his hands caressed my own and his lips just inches from my neck so that his voice felt low and sensual against my ears. A tingle went about my body.
"We've both changed, you know?" I began just as a lock of dark hair fell over my shoulders. I could see the hint of silver in them, from his. "Before... before I entered this world, I would never really hurt a fly. Now, all I want to do is kill. I'm out for someone's life, wishing someone to be dead." A hint of sadness was in my tone, I didn't like this change at all. Even if it was convenient when it came to survival.
"Misuzu..." His breath brushed my neck, bringing shivers to my body. I could hear crickets singing their songs of nature along with the harmony of frogs. His lifted one of his large striped hands and places his palm onto my cheek. Gently, as if I were made of thin glass, he turned my head to the side. His touch was warm and I could feel the hard tingling in my stomach; butterflies fluttering around. His lips was centimeters from mine and my lips felt his breath on them. I looked up into his golden eyes, they were hard and swirling with affection. They brought warmth through my body, making me ache with want. Just that simple stare, those watching eyes, made me want to whimper for him.
"Sesshou-" but I didn't get to complete his name. He cut me off when his smooth and tender lips touched mine, making me erupt like a volcano. His lips tasted so sweet, unlike what one would think when kissing him. Funny how he was so harsh, so cold, and yet his kisses were so tender and soft and delicate. His scent overwhelmed me, bringing me into a small euphoria of pleasure. All my senses were heightened and I felt as if my skin was just waiting for his touch. I didn't have a to wait long, because I soon found his warm caress over my body. From my limbs to my most precious areas. I gasped through our lips and parted them momentarily. Our eyes were still locked on one another, as if daring each other to look away. I shifted my body to the side, getting a better feel of him and a way to wrap my arms around him. I touched him, his neck, his chest, his face, his thighs. My hands were eager just as our breaths felt the same, coming out in strides of labored breathing.
It didn't take long nor did it take much effort to have me lay on the ground under him. Of course the Earth below me was a little uncomfortable, but it was a short price to pay in order to be bonded once more with my beloved. I looked up, watching his whole being over me, and he did the same. It was as if we were etching this moment in our minds, keeping it like a safe memory to lock away as a sacred treasure. His arms were on either side of my face, holding his body up over mine. Sesshoumaru bent low to kiss me quickly, putting a little passion in it. I felt his tongue invade my mouth, searching the area and memorizing it. I let my tongue glide among his and I heard him groan deep in his throat from pleasure. The kiss only last for so long, until he parted his face from mine and peered into my eyes.
"Misuzu, be my mate." He said suddenly, truth to his eyes. I looked at him a bit surprised at the seriousness in his tone and my breath caught in my throat. My heart stopped for a few beats, but started up again quickly and for a moment, I just couldn't comprehend what he had offered to me.
"Sesshoumaru, I..." But my words caught just as my breath had. I didn't know what to say to him. Of course I wanted to be his mate, I wanted to be by his side for an eternity, but I hadn't really expected him to full out request it. In a way, I was touched and my chest felt warm with love. "Are you sure? I mean..." I turned my head to the side, looking at the grass that protruded from the ground like sharp knives. "there are much better people or demons that are suited for you a thousand times better than I. Like that," I choked just thinking about her. "like that girl who already kissed you."
"Misuzu." The demon on top of me placed a hand on my cheek again and turned my face towards him. His eyes were full of concern and determination. I just didn't want this to be a dream. I didn't want my hopes to be shot. "I won't give you a choice. You are my mate whether you like it or not." He ordered.
"So much for a choice..." I mumbled, trying to act disappointed. In reality, I was doing flips inside, not caring one bit that he was trying to control me. I belonged to him as he belonged to me. No more demon's to get in my way, no more kissing of jealousy.
Sesshoumaru kissed me, letting the affection and passion consume me. I stifled a moan as he pressed his body against mine and felt his hands tug at the top of my kimono. I could soon feel the midnight air touch the tip of my nipple, the part of my kimono sliding off my shoulder. He kissed me there, on the pink little knob. I moaned again, letting my fingers run through his silver hair. I arched my back, letting him have me, giving myself to him, having him devour me and make me his.
I awoke to the call of birds high up in the depths of the sky. When I opened my green hues, I watched the blue, so light and clear that it made me smile at how beautiful it was. Small puffy cotton-like clouds formed in the sky and drifted in slow motions in one direction. Sailing like boats with no real pace to speed upon, just graceful floating and gliding across the blue canvas. I could see a few of the birds that were calling out to each other. Long elegant wings beating in the sky for them to soar with confidence. Their words piercing the sky with a warm feeling. It reminded me back when I lived during the present, when I would wake up to the sound of birds resting in the tree next to my window. I used to listen to their melodies before I was fully awake, enjoying their sweet songs.
I felt a stir at my side and I noticed that Sesshoumaru was still resting with me in his arms. The warmth was coming from our bodies and I wrapped myself closer to him, running my palms along the contours of his body. He let out a small moan, one of slowly trying to drift into reality. I smiled at his smooth calm face, making me want to kiss it all over, but knew better than to forcefully awake him. My mate, I said in my mind and felt the butterflies stirring in my stomach. My beloved. My lover. My soul mate.
He didn't stay resting for long and soon we were both up and standing, fully awake around the clearing. He was leaning against a tree, pondering whether to move to a new spot or take another break and have camp here for another pleasant night. I, on the other hand, was pacing around, still having my mind on Naraku. The events of last night wouldn't leave my mind too, but I did manage to push it to the side of my thoughts as best I could. I needed to concentrate and help decide what we would do next.
At the moment I finally figured we were going to camp out here again, Sesshoumaru tilted his head to the sky in deep concentration. I saw his expression, which slowly I was beginning to decipher, but mostly with no luck. This time, his nose wrinkled slightly and I knew that meant he was disgusted. I shied away just barely, letting him have time to think and concentrate before telling me what he wanted me to do. It was then that I heard the horror of the situation. My ears picked up the sorrow, the sullen moments of death. I could hear, witnessing with sound, the agonizing screams of a human village. It made my head hurt and my brain was trying to push out the sound, but the more I tried to ignore it, the more the sound of screaming had increased. It was horrible, bringing lead to my stomach. Sesshoumaru turned towards me, taking a few quick strides to come at my side. I looked up at him with worried green eyes and he watched me with a stern expression. The village wasn't far from where we were.
He quickly picked me up easily, carrying me in his left arm, while the other was ready to grasp his sword and strike. In moments we were in the air, gliding as fast as we could towards the deafening sound of horror. I clung onto him, since we didn't have time to pick up Ah-Un for me to ride. The last time I was in his arms like this was when he had stolen me from the Luna village.
"Sesshoumaru, what's go-" But he cut me off with his voice.
"Naraku may not be around for us to find, he may be hiding, but his putrid minions continue to lurk." He explained in a hard tone, full of disgust and anger. I shut my mouth until we fell lightly to the ground in the entrance of yet another burning village.
Sorry this was a fast post, so excuse any spelling errors. I'll probably go back sometime and correct things. Thanks for reading! Stay tuned!