Chapter Ten

We all took it really7 hard. I tended to Kaitlyn's arm so that there wasn't a scar and spent the rest of the day in silence. At supper I finally lost it. I stood up and, almost by accident; I slammed my fist down on the table. Everyone jumped and looked at warily.

"God damn it, how could she? Why would she?" I yelled. Kaitlyn stood up and fearlessly met my eyes.

"Don't you see, Flame? Sita had a crush on Sesshomaru. In her eyes, you marrying him was like a betrayal to her. So she thought it was only fair to betray you." She yelled back.

"So what you're saying is that it's my fault?" I yelled, losing my temper.

"That's not what I meant." She whispered, looking down at the table.

"Well that's what you're thinking! You all know it's true. If I hadn't said yes, Sita would be here. Thank you so much for reminding me that the only thing I'm good at is causing pain, death and destruction. It's my fault my father's dead. And it's my fault that Sita is gone." I yelled, running from the room. Sesshomaru yelled out my name but I kept running. Tears streamed down my face unwillingly and I quickly gave up trying to wipe them away. I ran faster as I heard footsteps behind me. I ran straight through the door and into the forest. I just came up to a pond when arms wrapped around me. I tried to stop running but I didn't stop in time and we fell right into the pond. I held my breath until I made it to the surface. Sesshomaru came up a second later. And before I could run he trapped me in an embrace.

"Let me go! Let me go! I'm no good to anyone! Please, just let me go." I yelled. I pounded on his chest but he wouldn't let me go. I buried my head into Sesshomaru's chest and cried harder. Only then did I realize that he was crying too. I looked up and Sesshomaru quickly turned away.

"Sesshomaru. Are you crying?" I whispered.

"Ridicules." He muttered.

"Even the strongest of us fall down, my love. Everyone cries." I looked down. If he thought that tears were a weakness then what did he think of me right now? I pulled away and Sesshomaru pounced on me, forcing me under water. When we got up to the surface again I screamed out in frustration.

"If you think that tears are such a big weakness then why don't you go and let me be stupid and weak all by myself?" I yelled out. He growled and grabbed my shoulders. For a second I thought he was going to hurt me. Then his grip loosened a bit and he was staring into my eyes.

"Don't ever call yourself stupid and weak. Never! I don't think tears are a big weakness. I just didn't want you to know that I was crying. I hated seeing you hurt like this and it was too much for me. When I had to leave you I cried almost every night. I love you, Christina, I love you." He said. He pulled me forward and kissed me. His arms went around my waist and I pressed myself against his body. His wet clothes were clinging to his chest and his hair clung to his face. He pulled away and stroked my hair and face. I looked up into his eyes and frowned.

"Why do you love me?" I whispered. He sighed and shook his head.

"There's way to many reasons to list off." I climbed out of the pond and held my hand out to him. He grabbed it and I pulled him out. He looked at me and started blushing. He turned away and I looked down at myself.

"Aw crap, no." My clothes are see through!" I said, covering myself up. He took off his shirt and I took it quickly and put it on over top of my other one. It helped to conceal my stuff better but not by much. Sesshomaru's chest was gorgeous and I couldn't help but stare. The moon glanced of the pond and it's light landed on Sesshomaru, making him look like an angel. Before I could temp myself to do something I really wasn't ready to do, I turned around and started walking away.

"Where are you going?" Sesshomaru asked.

"For a walk. I need to clear my head. I won't be long, I'll be back soon. I promise." I yelled. He didn't follow me and I was grateful. I needed time to be alone. I kept walking and walking until I smelt blood and heard voices. I followed the scent to a clearing. I stayed hidden and watched what was going on. The person yelling right now was a girl with long red hair. She turned slightly and I saw the pendant on her neck. I couldn't see it clearly but it looked like a sun. I stopped inspecting her and listened to her conversation.

"Damn you, Naraku. Where is my sister? I know that you know something." She yelled. Naraku laughed and I cringed at the sound. The girl's voice sounded vaguely familiar but I couldn't seem to place it.

"I told you Fire. I won't tell you where Dark Flame is. I'm not going to tell you a thing. I'll kill her before you get a chance to see your dear sister again." He said. They were talking about me! A small flashback came to me just then. I was about ten years old and I was playing with my sister. My sister was beautiful. Her red hair flew around her in the wind and her laugh filled anyone with joy. I looked up at Fire and realized what her necklace was. Naraku kicked her in the stomach and I bit my lip to keep from screaming. She fell to her knees and coughed up some blood. He threw her sword away from her and grabbed her by the hair. He pulled her head up to make her look at him.

"You were never a match for me Fire. You should have known that. But I'll let you live, because if you just happen to run into your darling sister before I do you can give her this." He dropped an envelope by her feet and I swear he looked right at me. He threw her head down and disappeared. I ran and put my arms around this girl and she looked up. Realization filled her eyes as well as mine. Her necklace was the exact opposite of mine. She was Fire, my sister. I grabbed the letter and looked into her eyes. Her eyes widened and she smiled gently.

"Dark Flame, it's really y-" I caught her as she fell unconscious. I held her gently in my arms for a minute then picked her up bridal style. I ran as fast as I could to the castle and ran right into the door. Kita, Kaitlyn and Deneata all looked up as I entered the room. They jumped up and ran to my side.

"Fire, what's going on?" Kita asked, eyes on the body in my arms. I was about to answer when Sesshomaru walked in. He froze then ran to my side.

"What happened to her?" He asked.

"I don't know. She was fighting Naraku and I got there at the tail end. But she's hurt really badly." I said quietly.

"Get her to the infirmary. " Kaitlyn said, fear clearly in her voice.

"I'll show you the way." Sesshomaru said. He led us up the stairs. I caught his eyes and he quickened his pace. When we got the nurses and doctors flooded around us. I put her on one of the beds and we waited while they were dressing her wounds.

"Who is she?" Kita, Deneata and Sesshomaru said together. I kept myself from laughing cause this was not the time or place for it. I took a long hard look at her and at her necklace then answered them.

"Her name is Fire, and she's my sister."