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Stronger

Sesshomaru still couldn't believe that he was at an amusement park but it was keeping his future mate from running. Giving him a little extra time to try to figure out how to go about courting her, getting her to fall for him without chasing her off. Though she was opening up to him a little, telling him stories about the places she's been. He was slightly surprised to learn that she had lived in an abandoned cabin in a forest, for a few weeks. He knew she wasn't ready for him to drop something like that on her plate, with everything she was going through. With his experience with possessed weapons, for Ten no Ikari to just be thrown into her life without proper training. To be mentally and physically prepared to take on such a powerful sword while running from the very people that should've been helping her, to be strong enough to win the fight against Ten no Ikari. He was quite impressed now that he fully thought about it. In every way so far, she was his perfect match. Being able to win against a sword like Ten no Ikari, holds more beauty than any female yokai, putting others before herself though he wished she would put her safety first when it came to the Guardians trying to kill her. Warmth spread through him when he looked down to see her carefree smile and heard laughter echo around him while on another roller coaster.

""That was so incredible!" She smiled brightly up at him, he felt her place her hand on his arm as they walked away from another roller coaster ride. "Thank you for insisting I come! I've been running for so long… I guess I've forgotten how to slow down and have fun." He watched her glance around at the crowds, children smiling and laughing with their parents. Couples walking by them, holding hands and hands. Would she accept him doing things like with her? He wondered if she wanted a family her own with him. He was always so confident about everything but he was starting to see that when it came to her, he felt unsure. He wasn't a patient creature unless it came to war tactics. He wondered if he should go about trying to capture her heart using war tactics, just modifying them to his advantage.

"Then stop running. Stay. You're safe here." With him. He wished he had said then Tsubaki looked up at him, suddenly her hand lifted to cup his cheek and stroked his two stripes with her thumb. He knew she didn't realize what that did to him but every time she did, he wanted to take her into his arms and never let go. "You make it sound so easy ." She whispered but he heard it clearly, it made his chest tighten. He's suppose to make sure his future mate was happy and never want for anything. How was he suppose to do these things with everything that's going on? A chime echoed through the whole park, it was almost time to meet back up with the others. "If I don't leave now… It will only get harder and more dangerous…" Inuyasha may be an idiot but he'd be able to protect the miko. The slayer and monk could also hold their own surprisingly well for ningens. Kouga and Ayame might be weaker than him but they were both very capable of handling themselves. Before he could finally tell her to stay there with him and that he could protect her, he felt a man approaching them.

"Tsubaki. By orders of Daimyo, you are to come with us." A man that she never saw before stood close enough to the two as to not draw too much attention.

Sesshomaru suppressed a growl as he stood between her and the man. He wanted to kill the man for ruining his moment. Suddenly, he became confused she stepped in front of him to say, "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass…."

"What the hell are you blabbing on about?" The man replied to her odd phrase. Then he sensed Kagome and the others approaching.

"I'm sorry but I will not be going anywhere with you. Leave." Tsubaki said quietly, glaring at the man.

"Tsubaki. Sesshomaru. What are you guys doing, we're hungry… Who was that?" Kagome said looking at the man that scoffed before walking away.

"He mistaken me for someone else. Come on let's go eat! I'm starving!" She smiled at them.. When Kagome, Sango, and Miroku started walking, Inuyasha, Koga, and Ayame stayed with them. "What's goin' on? Who was that guy really?" Inuyasha questioned with his arms crossed. Sesshomaru was a little impressed that his idiotic half-brother could see that something was going on since Tsubaki concealed herself aura.

Tsubaki glanced up at him as if asking for his help, which sent pride through him. She was starting to trust him. Believe in his judgement. "If she wishes to tell you." He said trying to reassure her that she didn't have to tell them anything until she was ready.

"It's nothing important. I'm handling it." Was all she said but they didn't move from in front of her.

"If that's so then why can I smell more of those guys waiting outside of the park?" Koga questioned further, knowing Ayame and Inuyasha could smell them as well.

Sighing heavily, Tsubaki glanced around at them. "They are waiting for me to decide if I'm going back with them or running…"

"You ain't running and you ain't going with them." Inuyasha stated. Why was it so easy for his half-brother to say something so confidently to her? Was it because Sesshomaru didn't want to force her to do something that she feared? He could tell that staying with people she cared about scared her even without being able to sense her. He respected that she didn't want to drag us into her problem but he refused to let her fight this alone. Ten no Ikari could take over at any time if it felt Tsubaki was truly in danger. She would need him to help her, even if she didn't know it, take back control if that ever happened.

"Look, I will be going to speak with them. There is something I must confirm but for now I would like to go back to having fun." Ending the conversation by walking away from them. His golden eyes stared at her back as she walked away to join the ningens.

"You're not just gonna let her walk into danger alone, right? She doesn't even know you're trying to court her." Inuyasha spoke as he stood beside him. Sesshomaru's eyes widened slightly as she looked at him. "What? I'm not stupid like you think. Your scent is all over her. You even marked her as your pack." No, he would not lose his future mate before he truly figured out his feelings. Before he even got to really know her. Before he even got to capture her heart. He would not lose her before he even had her.

"We will watch from the shadows. I want you to inform the slayer and monk to keep a watchful eye on your miko. Tsubaki fears that if they find out that she is here, they will use the miko against her." Sesshomaru said, his eyes never leaving Tsubaki's form. Pleased that they accepted without arguing or further.

The rest of their time at the Tamashī amusement park went smoothly, Tsubaki was able to go back to having the most amazing day. Gods she didn't want it to end. She didn't want leave all of this behind. She finally felt normal again and not like a criminal for something she didn't even do, just some stupid prophecy that probably wasn't even true. She may not have a hundred percent control of Ten no Ikari but she hasn't killed, not even when she first obtained Ten no Ikari. She found out that she wounded a lot of people within the Daimyo manor but she didn't kill. Nor has the world turned to chaos like it did when Naraku reeked havoc across all of Japan. Why couldn't the elders see that she wasn't a threat?

"Ahhh that was so much fun! I really needed that!" Kagome said with excitement as she stretched her arms above her head. Everyone, except Sesshomaru voiced their agreement.

"Yeah, we should do it again soon." Sango laughed before everyone went their separate ways.. Tsubaki silently agreed with her, she really wanted to do something with the group soon. Hopefully by then all of this will be over before then. She looked up at Sesshomaru, who was walking beside her to his car. "Did you have fun as well?" She smiled.

"Hn, surprisingly." He answered, making her laugh.

"Oh come on. You didn't really think it was going to be that awful, did you?" She playfully nudged him with her elbow which made him raise an eyebrow then smirking.

"The half-breed and wolves joined us. I expected Inuyasha and Koga to fight and get us kicked out." He said as they stopped beside his car. Laughter sang into his ears as she patted his chest.

"I'm glad they didn't do that." She smiled up at him, moving her hand from his chest to his hand. "I gotta go to them…" Sesshomaru stopped from continuing by wrapping an arm around his waist and a hand on the back of her head to pull her close to him. He was trying to reassure himself that she would be fine and that if something did go wrong, he'd be there.

"Go." He said softly, gently pressing his lips to her temple.

Tsubaki couldn't believe what was happening, was a powerful yokai really holding her and did he just kiss her temple? What was happening? Didn't powerful yokai like him, dislike ningens? "Thank you…"

"This is foolish. I will not let them lock us away again nor will I let them kill you." Ten no Ikari echoed through her. Deep down she knew it wasn't a good idea since she was still fighting with Ten no Ikari every now and then.

Only three Guardians stood in front of her, none of them she recognized except the one that stopped her in the amusement park so they were either new or they were given the uniforms to disguise themselves. Was this all they sent? That can't be right. She kept her eyes on them as she tried to sense for others.
"Tsubaki. Glad to see you decided to stop running." One to her right spoke first, making Ten no Ikari pulse within her.

"I have stopped running but I will not be returning with you. How am I supposed to know it will be safe for me?" Tsubaki glared at them, unaware that Sesshomaru and the others were listening not far from where they stood.

"Safe for you? You returning to Daimyo manor is to keep everyone safe from you. Kazuma and the elders want you brought back alive." Tsubaki observed the one to her left as he spoke, she could tell he was lying. He almost looked scared though he was glaring at her. Scared of her? No, she hasn't even done anything for him to fear her like that. Were they being watched? That would make sense since there was no way they only sent three men. Not after Sesshomaru killed two and wounded the Guardians leader.

"How is the Daimyo going to protect everyone from me when they are betraying each other?" Tsubaki yelled in frustration. She knew Kazuma didn't send the Guardian once again so who sent them? Yujiro? No, he might hate her but he fears his older brother, Kazuma. Ogi? That was almost laughable, he was one of the oldest Elders and believed in all the rules like doing as the head of Elders ordered. That left Hibari. He despised her since before she was born though she didn't quite know why.

"Release me, child!" The mark started to burn again but why? Even if there were others watching, they haven't made a move to attack yet. Then pain shot through her from the back of her thigh, blood dripped down her leg.

"We will protect everyone from you but ridding the world of you." A deep voice came from behind her. Before she could even try to stop Ten no Ikari, it was too late. Her eyes started glow along with the mark on her chest. She put her hand over the mark as Ten no Ikari released itself from her chest. Her fingers wrapped around the hilt of the sword then pointed it at the men that now surrounded her. Kai. Hibari's lap dog.

"Ten no Ikari is in control. Still don't believe you're not a threat to the world, Tsubaki?" Kai spat as him and the other got into fighting stance.

"I would not be talking, Kai. For you and whoever ordered you to kill Tsubaki when you know nothing. I will spill your blood and it will be as dark as your heart." Ten no Ikari spoke through Tsubaki.

Sesshomaru knew this would happen but what was the best course of action. As much as he would like to see the ningen, Kai, bleed out. He knew Tsubaki would never forgive herself for losing control against Ten no Ikari and proving to the Elder that she is a threat. He looked back to Inuyasha, Koga, and Ayame when he sensed their shock and confusion. "She possess Ten no Ikari… How… How is that possible?" Ayame whispered, he was slightly angered by the fear in her voice but pushed it back.

"We will discuss it later. First, we must drive those men off and help Tsubaki regain control." Sesshomaru said calmly before they silently moved towards the small clearing. What they saw was a little shocking. Tsubaki's wavy hair now reached the ground, her green and blue eyes were glowing, and the glowing mark on her chest shined through her shirt along with the markings that peeked out passed her clothes. She almost looked like a female yokai. She moved with grace as she wounded all but one as they went at her at once. That was a good sign to him, Tsubaki was still fighting. There was still time to help her regain control.

"Foolish. Your legends says we will lead the world into destruction and you send weaklings." Ten no Ikari's echoed voice combined with Tsubaki's, feeling quite insulted. She raised the sword to strike down Kai but Inuyasha took the hit, her eyes widened slightly.

"Don't do this Tsu'. You're better than these bastards." He winced, placing his hand over his chest while Koga and Ayame move to the wounded men.

"Yokai… You all are an abomination." Her voice dripped with disgust, green and blue glowing eyes glared at them. She moved to attack Koga and Ayame only to have her wrist grabbed by Sesshomaru, keeping her from swinging her sword down onto the yokai.

"Get those men far from here." He ordered calmly, which they followed. A wounded Inuyasha had to knock Kai out when he tried to fight back and screamed at Tsubaki that 'this wasn't over'.

Sesshomaru let go of her when tossed the sword to her free hand to attack him. "Tsubaki clear your mind. You are stronger than Ten no Ikari." He said flashing behind her when she brought the sword down.

"You're right, yokai. She is stronger than most but not stronger than I." A smirk appeared on her face before she swung her leg back, kicking dirt back into his face as she turned on her heel to bring her sword around getting his arm. "She may be blind to what you've been doing, yokai. I've been around since before even your sire was born. Mark her as pack. You think she is your mate. Like she would go for a yokai." She chuckled as she swung again, getting hit side.

Sesshomaru squinted his eyes, trying to focus his eyes as he tried to ignore the anger his beast felt when Ten no Ikari said Tsubaki wouldn't go for a yokai. Tsubaki told him how the Elder's made children believe that yokai were all evil when she said she was surprised that he and the others didn't seem anything like the Elders had described to her as a child. Sesshomaru will not let Ten no Ikari taunt him into attacking, no matter how many wounds he got in the process. Flashing behind her, he wrapped his arms around her, pinning her arms by her side. "Tsubaki. I'm here. Focus. Calm your mind. You are strong. Come back to me." He whispered into her ear as she struggled to get out of his grip.

Darkness all around her. It was almost like the first time when Ten no Ikari took control.

"You are a threat."

"An abomination to this world."

"You should have never been born"

"Why would we help you? You despise yokai."

"Yokai aren't the monsters, you are."

Different voices came from the darkness. Why didn't she just let the Daimyo take her? Who was she kidding, she couldn't control Ten no Ikari. Just because it didn't mark the others before her, it didn't mean she could possibly prevent the so called prophecy from coming true. Sure, she was able to last three years without losing control but that could've been because she was too busy running instead of confronting the Guardians. For all she knew, if she had stopped running long ago, she could've lost control. Was it really her destiny to destroy the world? To not have happiness?

"Don't do this Tsu'. You're better than these bastards." She heard Inuyasha's voice echo from the darkness. What was he doing there? Ten no Ikari will kill him.

"No… No! Don't!" She cried out into the darkness as she tried to run towards his voice.

"Yokai… You all are an abomination." She heard what sounded like her voice and Ten no Ikari's combined, dripping with disgust.

"No their not! There are good ones! Ten no Ikari! Stop this!" She yelled again, pushing herself to run faster.

"Get those men far from here." Sesshomaru's voice made her stop running. Why was he there? Why did he bring the others? "Tsubaki clear your mind. You are stronger than Ten no Ikari." She heard his voice again.

"No… You're wrong. Get out of there." She said as she placed her hands to her forehead. She was scared. Scared of hurting people she cared about. Scared of hurting Sesshomaru. She didn't want to lose him.

"You're right, yokai. She is stronger than most but not stronger than I." Tsubaki agreed with it. How could she win against a sword like Ten no Ikari? She was just an ningen. Technically, she should've gone crazy and started killing people like the others.

"She may be blind to what you've been doing, yokai. I've been around since before even your sire was born. Mark her as pack. You think she is your mate. Like she would go for a yokai." This made Tsubaki's head shoot up, did she hear that right? Sesshomaru marked 'her' as pack? Mate? What was going on? Why would Ten no Ikari be saying these things? There was no way such a powerful, drop dead sexy yokai like Sesshomaru would want her. He would be going after female yokai that were gorgeous, powerful enough to stand by him, saw and accepted Sesshomaru the way he was.

Suddenly, the cold loneliness from the darkness turned to warmth, affection, secure. "Tsubaki. I'm here. Focus. Calm your mind. You are strong. Come back to me." Sesshomaru's voice sounded calm but she could just feel the plead behind it. Did he really want to be with her the way Ten no Ikari accused of him? How did she feel about that? She wanted to know. Need to know. She needed to regain control.

Sesshomaru loosened his grip around her when she stopped struggling. The markings slowly faded back to the mark on her chest then the glowing stopped. Her eyes didn't stop glowing until, "Sesshomaru." escaped her lips. Tears flowed down her cheeks as she went limp against him.

"You're safe, -" He whispered to her as he lifted her bridal style.

P.S. the - is because I couldn't think of what to have him call her. I couldn't remember what fanfiction I saw it in. Someone had put Inu language into their story. And I really liked that but I couldn't remember who wrote it to ask them if I could use it. So if anyone knows can you please tell me!? :c Or give me your idea of what to have him call her. I was thinking the Japanese word for my dearest but I saw that it's mostly wives that say it to their husbands. I've spent almost 2 hours trying to figure this out so I guess that's why I can't think of anything cause I'm over thinking it... Idk please help T-T

Woot! Sessh is finally giving in! What this? Tsu has opened up to him?

What!? Sessh let Tsu go see members of the Guardians in the forest? Oh no that was a dangerous decision!

Ten no Ikari took control! Waaaahhh! Sessh do something before Tsu really loses control and Ten no Ikari kills everyone!

Awwww yay! Inuyasha stopped her from killing Kai. (Sadly but good for Tsu)

Ten no Ikari trapped Tsu in darkness, filling her with doubt so it could stay in control! That's rude!

What's this Ten no Ikari revealed Sessh's feelings about Tsu? Why? Wouldn't that have helped her regain control?

Sessh told her to return to him!? Tsu wants to find out if he truly wants her to be his mate? And she thinks she might feel the same way? Woah!

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