DN Angel crossover Inuyasha
Chpt28: Preparations
Kagome POV
I remember him from the past when I was still with the Hellsing Organization. Though he was also the one I formally fell in love with. Bringing up those past when we both used to enjoy one another's presence. I remembered Alucard telling me that I am to be aware of him in the past. Yet I did not really take heed until it was nearly too late.
The warmth radiating from Dark's hand to my shoulder jolted me back to reality as I glared up at Demitri.
"It has been a long time Kagome. Though you don't go by that name in the past now do you, dear one?" he said in the same tone as the man whose voice I was unable to distinguish in my dream.
Dark to my realization was standing in front of me guarding me from him. It sort of made me feel more comforted and safe in some way. Finally speaking, I ignored his question and asked him about the whereabouts of Daisuke, though he did not tell me where he is. His only warning was that the people around me will slowly disappear one by one should I not give in to his request.
"What request?"
"Oh, you know what I want. Till the next time again." Came his voice, teasingly smiling before disappearing into the night.
Dark who was in front of me turned to me when he left, eyes questioning. Walking back at a slow pace, I heard never thought that today I will see him again it has been about two and a half centuries that I last saw him. Then again, he was different back then. I remembered him being much kinder.
"He was one of the first few I thought to like me for me and nothing else. Though that change after what happened about two and a half century ago." I told him first to break the silence between us when we walked passed the beach.
Grateful that he did not interrupt me in my story, I continued as we stood there watching the sea. The sound of the waves washing up white foams on the shore, while the sound of sea birds making their presence known as they flew by aimlessly in the darkness of the night sky.
Recounting the rest of my tale to him from the time I met Demitri till our parting. It was silence that followed after my story. Staring far out to the sea, it reminded me of many things, though I did not want to tell Dark as of yet. If I had looked at him throughout the whole story, I would have seen his jealousy.
However I did not take note, being too lost in my own thoughts of the past. Drawing myself out from the past, I did not dare face Dark for some reason as I walk back to Daisuke's house in silence head bowed down to look at the floor as my bangs shadowed my eyes. I want to cry, yet I did not want to.
I could feel the tears that threaten to fall. Resisting that urge, I did not notice that I had stopped walking with my head bowed down, looking at the ground intently. I tightly clenching my hands into fists, as my eyes shut them tightly. I could feel the tears that formed from my eyes drip to the ground as a few trickles down my face.
Dark who had came up to stand behind me, wrapped his arms around me as he gently laid a soothing hand on my head to lean my head against his neck. His eyes showing sorrow and pain, as he gently stroke my head. If only I had protected and taken proper care of my family, then Daisuke would not have been kidnapped.
"It's better to cry it out then bottling up your tears." Drifted his voice, soft and understanding like he always had been.
Strangely enough, at the sound of his soothing voice, I lost all forms of composure as I cried my heart out. I could feel Dark stirring me to face him as he embraced me, soothingly stroke my hair from time to time.
For that first time in my entire life, I cried the hardest and the longest. I cried for my past stupidity to think that Kikyo will ever find peace amongst her hatred. I cried for all the lost of those innocent lives caused by the Shikon no Tama. I cried for the lost of a companion who once loved me. I cried for the stupid and gullible I was to fall for all the things that Demitri did and said to me in the past few centuries.
For that long dark hour, I cried my heart out, hiccupping from time to time. When I next opened my eyes, I found myself in the comforts of my own room with no one in sight. My eyes felt heavy when I tried to open them. Closing my eyes for just a moment, I recalled what happened. Panicking, I got out of bed and nearly tripped if it had not been a pair of strong arms that grabbed me around the waist to find myself against a strong solid chest.
"You should be more careful." drifted his warm voice.
"I have to go out to find Daisuke and protect the rest." I protested much as the warmth radiating from his body comforts and is somehow lulling me to sleep.
"It's alright for you to rest for the time being, I already contacted Sesshoumaru and Hellsing." He said gently scooping me into his arms as he carried me off into bed again.
"You went through my contacts." I accused him, glaring at him for invading into my privacy.
He chuckled then as he tucked me in before sitting beside me, holding onto my hand, "No, I have Sesshoumaru's contact and he in turned contacted Hellsing after I talked to him."
Quietly letting him tuck me into bed, I knew that Sesshoumaru will find out sooner or later. That time he was more than angered when Alucard and I were both sent back into the 18th Century of London where we had to carry out a mission there and unable to return until it is done.
It was odd that time, though reflecting on the mistake that I made in the past foolishly thinking that perhaps Demitri could change for the better. I guess I should have not spared him whatever sympathy or let my feelings get the better of me. To put it simply, I forgot all the training I received then about not letting my emotion get the better of me. And that night's mistake shows the danger that I added on into my life.
"Just a little nap," I murmured then as I closed my eyes briefly just to rest them.
I could feel the pressure on the bed side going down as he shifted into a more comfortable position. I felt his cool hand against my cheek as I opened my eyes lazily to look at him. His dark midnight purple hair framing his face, looking like an angel as he smiled at me in his special way.
Soon as I closed my eyes I was lightly asleep, yet still aware of his movements as he brushed away a stray hair from my face. Even though for that period of my nap I felt his movement and presence in the room, I did not know when I actually fell asleep.
I woke up to see the rays of the setting of sun far off. Turning about to get up, I realized my hand was held by a certain warmth. Next to me on bed is Dark. His hair disheveled as he there beside me. His breathing a steady rise and fall of his chest as his face bore a simple peaceful look. Gently slipping my hand out of his grasp, I felt his grip tightened instead.
Sighing, I simply lay there for, a moment, thinking. Then I remembered, wanting to rush out of the house that moment, I then remembered Dark still holding onto my hand. And oddly enough, I thought I heard a growl from him when I was trying to pry his hand away from mine. Shaking my head to clear the thoughts, I simply shock him awake.
"Kagome? What's wrong?" he asked wearily.
"We need to get up now and see what can be done to smoke out Demitri." I told him tugging at his hand.
Once we were both changed into more comfortable clothes, we were about to step out of the house when we see Sesshoumaru standing before us. His eyes were the same as before, amber gold as he watches us in a cold manner. Though I could tell he is slighted angered by the folly I made in the past.
I looked at him in his eyes and know what is coming up next. I am right in my prediction when he went straight to the point about the mistake that I made in the past. Just a sentence or two from him and I knew I was dismissed from that topic already. Knowing fully well that it is my mistake, I will take the full responsibility in killing Demitri.
I was glad when I heard that my families, in Tokyo, are already well protected as they are being brought to the Makai where they are being guarded at all time. I could now hear the ranting of Jii-chan as he throws his useless paper to try and ward off the people who are going to protect them. Though that is not the main point. The main point is that they are now safe and sound where I know and trust people to protect them with their life.
We escorted the rest of the family members here over to Makai personally. Where I was met with the sight of my family in waiting for us at the front entrance. The whole castle and mansion are heavily guarded by the soldiers of Sesshoumaru and his Generals bowed down to the both us. Once we were sure that everyone is well settled and an overly excited little brother who calmed down a bit is still overwhelmed by what is happening.
Aunt Emiko for now she showed no sign whatsoever about her sadness or sorrows. I know that it is only a matter of minutes before my mom too will know about the kidnapping of Daisuke. Walking into the War Room with Sesshoumaru and with Dark following us, we made our plans and movements as to how we are going to smoke out Demitri. Alucard will no doubt have to be there to over look the little mission especially since Vampires or FREAKS are involved.
Risks were to be made if we are to win, and no matter the risk, we have to win. Failure is not and option and we all know that very well. Soon as are clear with the plan, we set off to my land where I had to prepare the staffs in my household and see to the preparation for the battle that will be taking place soon. The Generals were all very cooperative as they gave some suggestions and made a point every now and then telling us of the choices the risks that are being made.
By the time we were done and everyone agreed on the plans, it was already way past midnight. Stretching out fully like a cat, I had to start the sealing spells for both Sesshoumaru's land and mine. It took me another few hours or so to get everything done and going strong. The once calm and peaceful air in both of our household took and immediate change once we announce of an oncoming battle that is to be taken place soon.
The tension in the air is mixed with excitement of the oncoming war and fear for the lost and death of some. Though apart from that we are more than ready for whatever that Demitri is going to throw at us. I too am excited and rather anxious about the oncoming battle. There is also the fear that I will lose someone close to me. Especially everyone that I treasure.
For now, taking a quick break, I saw Dark quieter than usual. His eyes cool and calculating as his face a calm and serene look, obviously deep in thoughts. When I was about to leave, I heard him called my name. Turning around to face him, we locked eyes, brown against purple.
"You do know that there is a possibility of our own deaths in this battle." He spoke in a soft and serious manner.
Nodding my head, "To win against him, there are sacrifices to be made." Turning my back against him once more. I wanted to tell him my own fears for this battle and feelings, though I did not dared to further worry him any longer. Closing my eyes for the moment, I took in a deep breath before I walked through the open doors of the war room.
A few hours of break was what we all needed and to see to the preparation of weapons. Vampires are easy enough to kill especially by a demon's blade blessed by a miko. And that would be where I step in and deal with all the weapons. It took up almost all the hours of break that we were given before we traveled back to Sesshoumaru's castle. Though not that the effort was a lot and neither was it difficult for me.
I had about only an hour worth of sleep before I had to drag myself down to the entrance of the castle, where Sesshoumaru is already there waiting with an impatient look in his eyes. Mumbling an apology of sort to him, we headed back to his castle. Everything is already in motion and all we are waiting for now is the start of this battle.
If everything is going as planned, then we have nothing to worry about much, save for only the death count and who are the ones who die. Our arrival was timely as they were all having breakfast then in the dining area. The air there was tensed as everyone remained silent and no one spoke up except to greet one another.
I really hate it when there is a battle going about and much as I hate losing someone, we had no choice but to fight and not be at my family's side reassuring or comforting them. If there is any other way out, I would have opted for that way, yet if I do that it will still means the death of everyone. The goal for now is to win. We still have no clue where Heavens' Pearl is or how we are to retrieve it.
Leaving at about lunch time, we came back to the living room of the Niwa family. Everything was quiet that was when we noticed the note lying on top of the coffee table. A note it was from Demitri. I remembered him as the sweet and tender guy who never did wanted to be part of some evil scheme, though I was proven wrong that time when he betrayed me to the enemy. That was all in the past.
Daisuke was still his prisoner and knowing Daisuke, he knows nothing about the abilities and attributes of a vampire and least of all a demon. However he is trained to get out of tight and sticky situations such as this. Though there is the single hope that there will not be a tight security to look after him. After all, he is but a mere human. At least there is still the chance that he is able to escape from his captivity.
Sesshoumaru had finished reading the message written there before he state, "Prepare yourselves before night fall." Was all he said as he walked to the sofa and sat down thinking. I was about to move to the kitchen when I was given orders by Sesshoumaru to sleep and rest well. Not wanting protest against that, I went straight to my room and fell almost instantly asleep when my head touches the pillow.
During my sleep, Sesshoumaru had left to house for a while without saying much of a word except to order Dark to watch over me. He did his job and I woke up to see him napping near me. Stirring as I stretched in bed like a cat, I felt more rejuvenated and alive. Planning to quietly slip pass him and go out of the door, he caught hold of one of my hands before opening his dark purple eyes looking at me.
Sheepishly giving him a half smile, I felt myself pulled into his embrace as he planted a passionate kiss on my lips. Returning it with the same passion as he did, we broke apart for the first time breathing in the much needed air into our lungs.
Staying in his embrace for a moment longer, we parted not long later to calm our racing hearts before we go downstairs to the living room. The door of the house clicked opened as the scent of Sesshoumaru and the members working for Hellsing entered into the room.
Alucard, Ceras, Pip and Sesshoumaru all standing there waiting for us to come down and go through certain plans with them. They are still the same as ever, ready to take on anything and everything that randomly appears in front of them. All of us enjoy a good fight from time to time. Smiling slightly, I went down the stairs with Dark following me closely behind.
And soon it will begin, in this very room where we are about to start and partake in the battle of the century or perhaps continue the battle that I never ended in the first place from my past.
A/N : Sorry for the late posting of this chapter. Yes, I do suffer from some writer's block. And there are the other times that I am too lazy to type out the rest of the story. I apologise for that but my laziness knows no boundaries. Enjoy and DO review(s)!Much Appreciated thanks to all of you reading this. XDD
