Okay… so I know that I'm gunna get crap for this and I'm REALLY sorry that I haven't updated in like… two years. I'll be very understanding if no one reads this now because to be honest… I kind of don't really expect it. I can't leave things unfinished and I got lost on my path for this story, so this is a short last chapter just tying the ends and stuff. Lol.
Thank you to all of those who have read and reviewed this story over these long two years… My apologies for not updating sooner. Thank you for even just reading this last chapter.
Enjoy.
The Power of Darkness
When I opened my eyes in the morning, I felt like I was an empty void… like I was an empty shell that couldn't feel anything. At least, that was until I tried to move. Someone's arms were wrapped around me, holding me against them protectively. My wounds stung as I tried to move slightly. 'What happened? Who's holding me right now?' The thought was confusing as I tried to remember the previous night. It was slightly a blur before my emotions caught up with me. Depression was the only thing I could really feel. 'I thought I passed out… I must have passed out, but… I was with Sesshoumaru when that happened… It couldn't really be…'
"He wouldn't," I whispered to myself as I shook my head slightly.
"I would," his voice was soft in my ear, his head resting on my shoulder.
I blushed slightly and shook my head.
"Why? I told you I didn't want-"
"You may not want to Fatomi, but I do… I will do everything to make you love me," he whispered gently into my ear.
I felt him nip it gently and I blushed even more. There were things going through my head that were telling me to get away from him… yet at the same time there were things that were telling me to stay. 'I think that I'm going to have to go with the things that are telling me to stay…'
"Stay with me Fatomi," his voice sounded pleading, "I won't dare to harm you ever again. I swear on my word as a lord… I will not ever strike you for any reason."
"It was only a slap," I whispered quietly, "… I deserved it."
"Hardly," he stated coldly to himself.
I winced at his tone. I didn't like how he blamed himself so greatly for what had happened. It was an accident, he didn't mean for it to happen. It's not like it had been planned. I leaned my head back against his shoulder and looked up at the old ceiling. 'I wonder… why do I feel this way?' My eyes narrowed slightly at the thought. I knew that my emotions were on stand by because of how I felt about what I had done to my own brother, but there was still something there… something telling me to never let this moment go. It was like I was being told that I loved him…
Sesshoumaru's arms pulled me closer to him which sent a slight jolt of pain through my body. Everything was sore – burning – from the battle that had happened the night before. I knew it had been foolish, but it didn't stop me. What had happened was right. I had a right to fight against Kagura and Naraku… Especially after everything he had done to me. I was tired of being numb; it was time to feel what I needed to feel… Time that I got revenge for the death of my parents…
"I'm sorry Fatomi," the lord whispered to me.
"For what-"
The burning pain… that was all I could feel. Sesshoumaru's arms were squeezing me too tightly for me to stand.
"W-what are you d-doing?" I gasped; hands trying to grasp onto something.
"You are going to remain here with Jaken," he whispered to me, "I promised that I would protect you… and that is what I intend to do."
"W-what…"
"I'm going to kill Naraku, and you are going to remain here," the lord explained with a quiet tone, "I will come back for you Fatomi, I promise."
More pain… Sesshoumaru was squeezing harder until the amount of pain caused my vision to fade… everything went black.
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Sesshoumaru slid the room door open before shutting it behind him.
"What's going on my lord?" the toad imp asked with confusion, "Are we leaving the child behind?"
"You are to remain here Jaken," he ordered; voice harsh, "She does not come out, nor does anyone go in."
"Would you like for me to place a barrier my lord?"
"It would do. Naraku must not get his filthy hands on her," the lord stated as he went for the door, "She is far too precious."
The demon lord left the small old hut and to the half breed's castle. The filthy half breed would pay for everything with his life.
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Naraku was prepared outside; waiting for Sesshoumaru to arrive. Kagura was in his castle healing from her battle with his mute.
"How dare he take the pathway away from my claws."
It would not stand.
In his mind he was prepared to kill the western lord. Everything was set in place; puppets were ready to go and Kohaku was out looking for the pathway. She would be found and sacrifice her life to open it. The power of darkness was the only way. There was no greater darkness than death. She would be brought to the battlefield and sacrifice herself to save the western lord. They would beg for mercy before he was through.
"Sesshoumaru," Naraku started, "How good of you to join me."
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My eyes opened slowly before the world came back. 'Sesshoumaru was suffocating me…' Orbs widened and my hands reached for the door. Something repelled it and I winced.
"…A barrier?"
Was I not in the hut anymore? Was I someone's prisoner now?
"The lord has forbidden your leave you brazen child," the annoying imp called from the other side of the sliding door, "Do as you are told and remain in that room, behind the barrier."
I tested it. There was a barrier on each wall… I was with in a barrier while Sesshoumaru was in a fight for his life; for our lives.
"Damn it," I hissed, punching the wall.
'That bastard better some back! He promised that he would!'
The imp and I waited. I didn't know exactly but it felt like a couple of days had gone by before something caught my ears from outside the hut. 'Are those… footsteps?' My brows furrowed as I listened to the stumbling feet.
"Jaken, Jaken someone's coming!" I called through the closed door.
"What are you going on about?" the annoying imp groaned back.
'How can he be asleep at a time like this?'
"I smell blood!" I growled, "Someone's coming you stupid imp!"
"How would you know that? You're behind a barrier!"
"I have ears you nitwit!"
"Shut up you brazen child!"
"Well if it's an enemy I guess then I'm the only one who's safe inside this stupid barrier then aren't I?"
The reply didn't come in words. It was incoherent grumbling and muttering as quiet footsteps went towards the doorway. 'I'm right, of course.' I smirked at my victory, though it didn't hide my curiosity. I wanted to know who it was… who had come out the victor…
There was silence before the door slid open almost slowly. My eyes widened when I saw all the blood on his white hoari. It was dried… but it was still there. His silver hair had blood in it and it was on his face… The cold look in his eye made me want to back away; to be afraid. It reminded me of the look in his eye when he had first found me. Like there was hatred in there.
A firm hand grabbed mine and I was pulled to my feet before both hands tightly gripped my shoulders. I was confused by the look on his face. Did he hate me now?
There were no words… I was pulled into a crushing kiss and couldn't pull away. It was like he was telling me that he was home… that he had kept his promise.
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Rin held onto my hand as we went down the hallway. She was happy that the lord had told me that I had to play games with her. I felt like a babysitter. I had to bathe with her, eat with her, play with her, amuse her… 'That bastard…'
I had to admit though, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would have been. Rin was a good kid… a good girl. She was pure at heart and innocent. It was different, I had to say that. It was time to play in the gardens in her. She wanted to pick flowers for Sesshoumaru.
When we got outside I sat and watched her pick her flowers. She was smiling and humming tunes to herself.
"Fatomi, could I have a word with you?" his voice asked from behind me.
I cocked a brow at his words. What could he have wanted when he had told me to watch Rin?
"Why would you want to do that?" I asked with some sarcasm, "I'm just your servant – Rin's babysitter – why would you possibly want anything to do with me?"
"Please do not use sarcasm," he stated, "A servant will be here to keep an eye on her in a moment, please come with me."
"But a servant already is here," I stated with a cocky smirk on my face.
I was pushing my luck; as always.
A hand grabbed my arm and I was surprised when I was being dragged down the hallways towards his chamber. What the hell was he doing? 'Is he crazy? Why is he making it seem like I got in trouble? I haven't even done anything wrong… I mean sure Jaken was asking for it but that was the only thing that I did…'
The door was opened and he pulled me through the door before shutting the door behind him.
"You are not my servant," Sesshoumaru stated as his golden orbs landed on me intently, "You know that I do not treat you as such."
"Yes you do," I scoffed, "Order me around…"
I was pinned to the wall with his claws on my shoulders. My eyes were wide as he stared into them. The expression was soft… I didn't really understand the mood swing.
"You know how I feel about you," he whispered, leaning closer, "And I want you… I want you so badly right now."
A blush formed on my face, and before I could hide away his lips were on mine. It wasn't a crushing kiss… it wasn't forceful… it was gentle…
"I love you Fatomi," the lord whispered.
"I love you too lord Sesshoumaru."
End of Fanfic
I hope that that fit your tastes, even if it was kind of really bad. Lol. Anyway, thanks again for reading, I appreciate it. :3
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halfdemon-kai