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3. He Only Dies
Her sojourn came to an end too quickly for Kagome. Back in feudal Japan she sat down in the grass Kagome waiting for Jaken to appear. The sun was warm and the few clouds in the sky gave a cool shady place. Without noticing it Kagome fell into a slight slumber.
Long nails scrape down her back as a female meowed into the shell of her ears, without though she told the other girl her real name. She was rewarded with a giggle and the knowledge of the girl's name, Ai. It was small and simple and to know that roughly translated into English it means love made seem even more appropriate for the moment. Kagome like the girl; she was courageous and didn't mind taking what she wanted as she strips Kagome of her shirt. Just as quickly her bra and panty soon join. It was the first time that Kagome had sex that was both gentle and demanding.
Ai wasn't very vocal, but she damn well made Kagome bawl out. The kisses were gentle but her touches were sure and confident. A moan fell from her sleeping lips.
Jaken eyes scan the area he agreed to meet the human. His bright yellow eyes spot her asleep in the grass, he mumbles of how worthless Kagome is. Walking over to her sleeping form he hears her gives a deep moan. The dream was reaching its climax, "More Ai…harder girl" the green toad yellow eyes double in size. It was truly disgusting how simple minded human were. Any decent person would know how to manage their reactions to their dreams.
He kicks Kagome to wake her up. The priestess shot up her brown eyes narrow in loathing as they land on Jaken. Damn creature interrupted the best part. "What the hell do you want?"
Deciding to demonstrate who the one in charge was Jaken crosses his hands over his small chest. "Listen well human," he cough in his hand in a board manner, "I will not be talk to in such a manner by a disgusting creature."
Kagome mouth fell open, 'Jaken must have never seen his reflection before,' she thinks to herself. "How am I disgusting?" she humors the toad as she begins to sit herself comfortable.
"That's easy," Jaken's mouth split into a huge smile believing he was about to win the argument, "I can smell you." Kagome's face contorted into confusion, silently daring him to continue. Obviously the threat flies over Jaken's head as he continues, "I told you to rut and become pregnant. Instead you rutted with probably half of the men in your village and then some of the females." Jaken fans the area in front of his face to show as if he smells something of disgust, "Should at least take a bath before bombarding me with such a stench."
Kagome crosses her hands over her chest, "I did bath," she huffs, "it's not like you smell like a bundle of roses." Really not having anything to say due to the fact that Jaken was right Kagome tries to alternate the conversation. "Anyway, what does you big plan begin."
Jaken puffs his chest out, glad to have won and also proud that his plan was actually coming along. The means of which the girl got herself pregnant might not be to his taste it was efficient. The scent was week and hard to pick up due to the amount of scents that splash off the female but he could smell a slight different in her. He could only hope that meant that she was successful on her part of the bargain. Pulling out a small phial he holds it out, Kagome takes it. Kagome held the veil up to sun looking at the pungent yellow color of the liquid inside. "Drink it" Jaken orders.
"What is it?"
"It is a rear flower called Rafflesia arnoldii and a mixture of Inuyasha's blood" Jaken answers.
"How you manage to get Inuyasha's blood without Sesshomaru killing you?" Kagome asks.
"Silly human, you have every right to be amaze at my cunningness."
Kagome rolls her eyes, "Just answer my question."
Jaken is unfazed by Kagome lack of interest, "You see I am not foolish like you. I suppose a dim witted being would have tried to cut Inuyasha. I know my lord's wrath would have been quick. Being the brilliant man I am I found some old bandages that Inuyasha had…"
Kagome twist the top off holding the bottle to her nose she gags, "It stinks!" she bellows out ignoring the rest of Jaken's explanation.
Jaken rolls his eyes at her foolishness. "Of course it does. It is made out of the flower Rafflesia arnoldii also known as 'Stinking Corpse Lilly.' Kagome's eyes double in size.
"I'm not drinking this," she throws the bottle back into Jaken's arms.
"Suit you then," Jaken puts the veil back into his pocket, "you got yourself pregnant for no reason,"
Kagome touches her stomach. She had gone through all that trouble it would really be a waste. "Give it back." Kagome orders reluctantly. Jaken's hands it back over, "So, how does this work."
"All you have to do is drink." Jaken directs. "The Lilly stench will over power the rest of scents on you while Inuyasha's blood will mix in your own. The Lilly's smell does not last long after a few minutes it will go away. Many warriors simply drink the flower so that it will erase their scent so that they can travel pass enemies line. I have mixed Inuyasha's blood with it the plant will erase your scent and leaves Inuyasha's behind."
"So?" Kagome questions not really understanding.
"Your idiocy is showing girl."
Jaken was really getting on her last nerves. Picking the small toad up by its shirt she gives him a good shake, "Simply explain it without insulting me or I might just squish it." Kagome threatens.
Jaken flares his arms and legs around until Kagome throws him back on the ground. "When you return back to your friends at the village Lord Sesshomaru will smell Inuyasha in you. Then all you have to say is that Inuyasha got you pregnant." Jaken was proud of the simplicity and efficiency of the plan it was no way it will fail. "Sesshomaru is already burden with Rin he won't possibly accept a child Inuyasha seeds with you. He will leave the miserable half-breed and return back to normal."
"What of Inuyasha?" Kagome ask not feeling that Inuyasha was suffering enough from the plan.
"I leave him to you, if my lord does not kill him for his supposedly betrayal. A pregnancy lasts up to 9 moon cycles you can torture him has you see fit. Kagome smile, pinching her nose she throws her head back and swallows the entire bottle.
Kagome begins to cough, the liquid burn her throat and it tasted twice as disgusting then how it smelled. Finally able to breath Kagome turns to Jaken and asks, "How long does it takes before it begins to work.
"It shouldn't take long but wait until dusk before returning to camp." Kagome nods her head in agreement.
Smiling happy with the success of his plan Jaken turns to head back to camp, it wouldn't take long for his plan to work.
XOXOXO
Laying back Inuyasha watch the colors of the sky as dusk slowly approach. Inuyasha knew the waning crescent moon was up tonight; tomorrow would be the new moon. Inuyasha had staid back at camp to watch over the sleeping Shippo. Sesshomaru had gone to get food for everyone. Sango and Miroku disappeared…again. At first he had thought that they were afraid of Sesshomaru and where trying to avoid him, but they kept running off at random times. They weren't good at hiding it; he could smell the monk all over Sango. He also caught Miroku feeling on Sango butt once or twice and the slayer didn't even reprimand him like she usually did. Everything seemed to fall into place.
Everything but Kagome, she's been gone too long. He wouldn't down play it he had done Kagome wrong. He shouldn't have run to her in his desperation. He knew he had to make it up to her. He knew there was no way in hell that he was going to get back with her. That didn't mean they couldn't be friends…right?
Inuyasha groan out loud in mild frustration. Why did it always seem that he ends up breaking female's heart? They all were just too sensitive. It might be selfish, but he wanted Kagome to be happy, it wasn't just for her sake. Inuyasha knew firsthand how the scorn of a woman followed them even after death, just look at Kikyo.
Light steps made their way towards him. Inuyasha stretches his neck to see who it is. His golden eyes double, "Kagome," he shot up from where he was laying. Her name once again falls from his lips. Slightly hesitant afraid that he might be daydreaming he takes a few steps forwards, "is it really you?"
Quickly Kagome takes in her surroundings. This wasn't good it was only two people and one of them was sleeping. The one time she actually wanted to see the damn ice dog Sesshomaru wasn't here.
Inuyasha was directly in front of her, he gently places a hand on her shoulder. She shudders, her eyes hardening, "Where's your watch dog?" her voice filled with venom.
Inuyasha drops his hand from her shoulder, "I understand you are not happy but I won't allow to outright disrespect my mate." Kagome huffs as she looks at him up and down.
Kagome wasn't about to respond when the sound of footsteps and laughing interrupt. The laughter quickly comes to an end when both parties notice Kagome and Inuyasha alone. Miroku shots Inuyasha a warning look. Inuyasha wanted to beat the shit out of Miroku how dare he suggest a thing. Kagome on the other hand was surprise; she gave the rest of her friends an empty smile. The tension between the parties was heavy, she was expecting Sango and Miroku to come running to her side to comfort her and tell her she was right and it would just take a little time for Inuyasha to realize that like they usually did. The expected reunion never came, Kagome snicker to herself, Miroku and Sango wouldn't side with the enemy, Kagome was positive about that, they probably simply confuse at the moment.
"Your back I see." Miroku finally breaks the silence.
"Yea, we still have to finish the jewel…right?"
Everyone looked at each other. They had actually forgotten about the jewel trying to reform to their new comrade. It wasn't has hard as they expected it to be at first. It's funny how with Sesshomaru the misfit group seemed to get along better. It was no secret that majority of the group problem occurred between Inuyasha and Kagome and their constant bickering. Those two would fight, Sango would have to run off with Kagome to try and calm her down while Miroku had to convince Inuyasha to man up and apologies. Truthfully the group remains together by thin strings by constantly trying to remain friends.
Sesshomaru came along and shifted the entire balance of things. The older dog simply had a tighter hold on Inuyasha than Kagome couldn't even wish to dare. Inuyasha seem to accept it and behave less hostile. Without bickering in the foundation of the group the monk and slayer had more time to get to know each other better. Even Shippo was getting something out of this, Sesshomaru had promise him to let him see the Western estate and he was going to get a playmate, Rin. Nothing was holding the friends together; they remain loyal to each other out of simple want. No one could break that, because there were no strings. As bad has it may sound, Miroku and Sango were not sure where Kagome fit anymore.
Sango and Miroku venture deeper into camp and take a seat near the campfire in preparation for Sesshomaru to return with his kill. "I know this is awkward." Kagome sighs, "But I needed to return to tell you guys something." Going against their better judgment they turn to listen to Kagome, "I'm pregnant."
Tension breathed down heavily down everyone's neck, "I suppose congratulations are in order?" Miroku squeaks out after a few minutes pass by.
"To hell they are!" Inuyasha yells when realization dawns on him. Kagome did tell him that he was here first time. If she really was pregnant that would mean that the pup was his. Inuyasha felt dizzy, "Are you sure?" he practically yells in her face as he turns her by the shoulders to face him once again.
Kagome slaps his hands away. "Obviously," Kagome crosses her arms over her chest. She knew she couldn't lie that demon nose of his would pick up on any lie; she knew she just had to pick her words carefully, "he check me himself and said that I am." Kagome knew she was referring to Jaken, but if Inuyasha wasn't going to check she didn't have to tell him.
Miroku nods his head as he rubs in his chin in a thoughtful manner. "What the fuck you're nodding about over there." Inuyasha barks at Miroku not afraid to show his disappointment at all.
"Why the hell are you so upset?" Kagome yells at him punching him in the arm.
A sleepy groan comes from the sleeping ball of fur, named Shippo. Everyone became deadly silent waiting to see if the child would wake. One more groan fell from his parted lips before he buries himself deeper into his tail. Sango lets go a breath of relief, she knew Shippo would be happy to see his mother figure, she just wasn't sure if this would be a good time.
The monk takes this moment of silence to take lead on this meeting before it no doubly transform into a gathering of temperament, "Both of you," he addresses Kagome and Inuyasha, "please sit." With one hand on either shoulder he leads them to the fire that Sango was tending to. "Now," he starts again taking his rightful seat next to the slayer he continues, "It appears that together you have created a new life. Now under normal situation this would be a joyous moment." Both Kagome and Inuyasha narrow their eyes at the monk both wanting to know who he's going to side with. Miroku clears his throat feeling slightly uncomfortable with their eyes bearing down on him. Sango entwine their hands and squeeze reminding him that she was there for him no matter what. With the knowledge that Sango was by his side he takes a deep breath, "As we all understand, Inuyasha is Sesshomaru's mate." Kagome's mouth fell open he was actually siding with Sesshomaru. "I am neither saying if this is right or not, but under demon law, any all relation Inuyasha had prior to his mate is considered nullified."
Kagome temper was getting the best of her. "I don't follow demon law. I am HUMAN!" she whispers yell, trying her best not to wake Shippo.
"I know you don't nor am I expecting you to," Miroku calmly address, "but Sesshomaru does."
Kagome folds her arms in defiance, "I don't see what this has to do with him." Kagome rubs her stomach, "This child was created because of Inuyasha."
Inuyasha frantically scan the area in which Sesshomaru had left, "Don't say such things out loud." Inuyasha scolds.
Kagome made a face of disgust, "You don't want your precious little Sesshomaru to find out that all your good for is breeding women." She smiles a sadistic smile and the half-demon. "Tell me Inuyasha are you afraid that Sesshomaru won't want you anymore, due to the fact that he has lost you." She stands trying to tower over the sitting demon, "Inuyasha you better stand up to your responsibility." False tears begin to stream from her eyes, Kagome was even surprise at herself she didn't know she could act this well, "I know I can't take care of a child on my own. Inuyasha this child that is growing inside me will be a half-demon." Inuyasha flinches, Kagome knew she had him where she wanted Inuyasha after all knew the pain and suffering he had to go through because of his mix blood. "Inuyasha," she breaks down and throws herself on him, "I can't just sit by and watch my child be ridicule and hated because I made the mistake of sleeping with a half-demon who doesn't even love me." Rubbing her face into Inuyasha chest as she grabs hold of his shoulders, "Inuyasha fix this."
Everyone just watched Kagome in utter amazement. They didn't know what to do, she might be right but they weren't sure how to go about it.
It was just at that moment a red eye fury Sesshomaru breaks through the clearing. He had smelled her a while back her scent burning his nose. He ran to the clearing, it didn't take long before he spotted the raven hair resting on Inuyasha. "She returns to him." the beast voice is panicky.
"Her return is emanated; there was nothing to be done about it." He narrows at his eyes; the image of her resting on Inuyasha demanded some correction, "What worries me is here close proximity." Every nerve in his body demanded that he killed. His beast simply wanted to dig his claws deep with her flesh. He wanted to drink her precious blood knowing that was her life line. Hearing her last heart beat ringing in his ears would satisfy him to no end. He wanted and he knew no one here would be dumb enough to try to stop him but he wouldn't give the wrench the satisfaction of letting her know she was getting under her skin.
Shippo awakens at that moment, from where he lay he could only see Sesshomaru's back. The young kit could see the aggravation in Sesshomaru's aura. The older demon broad back blocked his view from seeing the others. Shippo had never seen Sesshomaru this aggravated, not even when he was the enemy; there was always this calm cool collective aura about him. Shippo didn't like this at all; he could only pray that Inuyasha wasn't the cause of this. Since Sesshomaru joined his family everything just seemed merrier, and knowing the cause behind it was the killing perfection himself just made everything more ironic.
Shippo himself never saw Sesshomaru and Inuyasha fight since they mated, they argued once in a while, but Inuyasha argued with everyone. Yawning and stretching Shippo hops on Sesshomaru's shoulders, "Lord Sesshomaru, what's…" Shippo words fell when he spots Kagome. "No!" Shippo screams in his mind. The tension that hung between the three told fox everything he needed to know. Kagome had left, he had finally accepted that, she didn't even tell him goodbye. What purpose did she have to come back? Shippo was just beginning to understand that this was becoming his normality. Sesshomaru wasn't the bad guy, Shippo knew that, hell he would go as far has but Sesshomaru on a godly stance. The lord was calm and he was helping Shippo to become a better demon. Shippo knew he had wasted many years trying to remain in his childhood, but younger demonic kids his age already started training. The Western lord was going to train him and if he did well he would make him part of his court.
This was not to say that he didn't miss Kagome, the simple fact was he was growing up.
Sesshomaru didn't even flinch when Shippo took temporary residence on his shoulder. He could feel Shippo aura transform from content to worry. Sesshomaru snickers out loud; there was nothing to worry about. The human will be gone soon he will make sure of that personality.
Kagome gave a happy squeal, "Shippo!" she threw her arms up and ran towards to the two.
Sesshomaru gave a crooked smile, "She asks for suicide." Sesshomaru had no problem obligating.
Kagome picked up speed, she knew that it might make her look stupid, but she knew exactly what she was doing.
Sesshomaru leaned back on his left leg, ready to literally knock the hell out of her. The young half demon eyes double in size; he could see what was going to happen before it did. Running and taking the lead from Kagome he wraps his arms around Sesshomaru slightly taking him off his balance. Taking the unspoken hint Shippo jumps off Sesshomaru's shoulders and throws himself in Kagome's chest taking the expected hug.
The western lord straightens his stance, his eyes boring down on Inuyasha.
Inuyasha swore if looks could dead he would be eight feet under already. Inuyasha eyes shift up to see Sesshomaru, he tries to place an innocent look upon his face, put guilty might has well have been written on his forehead.
Kagome squeals once again, "Oh Shippo, I missed you so much." she places a kiss on his head.
If Sesshomaru wasn't Sesshomaru he probably roll his eyes at this, she was laying it on too thick, he could actually smell a hint of dishonesty.
Kagome did her best to shrug off the 'I-kill-you' look Sesshomaru was aiming her way. Walking over to Inuyasha Kagome places a hand on his shoulder. Sesshomaru could feel Inuyasha literally stiffen. Inuyasha was sure Kagome had lost it, it was few to none that provoke Sesshomaru this far and wasn't planning to die. "Come on Inuyasha," Kagome pulls on his clothes, "I think we really need to discuss this."
Sesshomaru moves Inuyasha from between him and Kagome. Kagome made note of this, it actually manage to anger Sesshomaru more the damn fool was purposefully ignoring his present. At this point Sesshomaru's beast is growling incoherently. Sesshomaru stand his back erect as he hovers over the girl. Kagome begins to pet Shippo burnt orange hair deliberately ignoring him through she gives him a dirty look from the corner of her eyes.
Being careful due to the fact that Shippo was still between them, and to not give himself away, Sesshomaru moves as fluidly as he can under his aggression. He snatches Kagome up from her neck. Shippo jumps from Kagome arms, he runs over to Sango and Miroku who remain where they were sitting previously. They knew jumping in was going to be a losing situation no matter what they did. Sesshomaru had demon law on his side, in his mind he was doing better in the situation than anyone would have thought he would. Hell the fact that Kagome was still alive was proof of it. Kagome was in one of those moods, that the group quickly learn to recognize, that she was right and that somehow made it law. "What you think going to happen?" Shippo whispers to them. They shrug their shoulders in unison; this was one outcome that was up in the air.
Kagome had no choice but to recognize the demon in front of her that was cutting off her air supply. Inuyasha could see her face turning. As bad as it sound Inuyasha actually wanted Sesshomaru to end it all, but he knew his guilty conscious would come back and haunt him. Where the hell was the senseless demonic beast when he wanted it?
Sesshomaru was enjoying the change of color in Kagome face from red to purple. Taking a deep breath, and knowing that he was going to hate the results no matter what he did; Inuyasha takes Sesshomaru's hand that is grabbing hold of Kagome's neck. Inuyasha's nail sunk into Sesshomaru's porcelain skin. Ruby red blood ran down Sesshomaru's wrist. Inuyasha knew he wasn't hurting Sesshomaru the wound was shallow and in less than an hour there wouldn't even be a trace of the flesh wound was even there.
Kagome was drop mercilessly on the floor, 'Why does he continue to do that?' It was frustrating Sesshomaru. In all honesty Sesshomaru was expecting the girl to return; he didn't think it would have been so soon, but eventually. Kagome wasn't exactly his problem. His problem was the fact Inuyasha always without fail had to be doing something related to the woman. Sesshomaru wasn't sure if his brother was even conscious of the fact. At night while he slept he would whimper the girls name, if they dare to argue about a point, no matter how insignificant, it somehow always transform into a Kagome base disagreement. Sesshomaru wasn't some docile puppy; he will not accept the fact of being second…not again.
Inuyasha release his grip on Sesshomaru as he turns to help Kagome up. The girl reaches up for Inuyasha's assistance smirking at the demon lord, more than happy to demonstrate how easy it is for her to get close to his mate. "This will not do." without though Sesshomaru grabs the back of Inuyasha's shirt pulling him away from the outstretch priestess. Placing his thumb and pointing on either side of Inuyasha's chin he forces the boy to look at him. "You value her that much?" Sesshomaru's body tremble with tension, his mind at war with his own beast demanding death for the girl, yet his voice didn't waver. His emotionless façade claimed its throne upon his face, giving Sesshomaru the image of high indifference, which could be no further from the truth even if they were worlds apart.
The poor half dog demon was utterly confuse. Kagome was his first friend, the first being not to judge him because of his blood. Hell Kagome was going to be his first baby mama. Sesshomaru was all that and more he was his mate. Inuyasha hated being stuck in between the two, he cursed to himself it seem the gods had move on from comedy and now had a liking for drama; the cruel bastards.
The pause was too long and it angered Sesshomaru, "Then you'll simply have to forgive me." He didn't even give Kagome a glance as he uses his left hand to send his poison whip in Kagome's general direction. He knew Inuyasha was going to go and try to save her. He grabs onto the front of Inuyasha's shirt, pushing the younger dog behind him as he focus on his prey. His aim got better has he focus on her; he lands a small nip on her cheek she hisses in pain. The realization that Sesshomaru was out to kill her dawns on Kagome as she begins to flee for her life. Sesshomaru was ready to pursue, but his brother held him back.
"Stop it!" Inuyasha yells, "She's going to have my pup." This wasn't a plea, but a demand.
It would be the first time that this ever happen to him but Sesshomaru would bet that his hearing was failing him, because for some reason he heard that Kagome was breeding for Inuyasha.
Taking the awkward silence as a mean to escape Kagome tries to creep away. The sound of her footstep bought Sesshomaru out of his daze and in less than a blink of an eye he stood in front of her. Grabbing her by her upper arm he hoists he up. He bends his head down, his eyes darkening to black from there once rubicund eyes. Overall she stinks. He passes from the official layer of smell that normally even a human could detect. Shamelessly pressing his noise in her neck he inhaled a deeper layer of smell. It was the scent that all individual had that made them recognizable in the animal kingdom. Kagome, at first, smelled of rain and bamboo, concentrating he could pick up the smell of cinnamon. He barks Inuyasha's name and the younger dog is instantly by his side. Placing his cheek on Inuyasha's he inhale deeply. No matter how much he wanted to deny it, there was no doubt Inuyasha's scent was coming from the woman as well. The only problem with the scent was that it appears to be flowing through her veins spreading throughout her body. Normally when a child was conceive the male's scent would be concentrated in the female's stomach, for the obvious reason that the child is developing there. Instead Inuyasha's scent was coming from Kagome's very pore. It slightly confused the older dog he tightens his hold on her. How he wanted to simply snap her in half.
The girl whimpers in protest, but a shadow of a smile lay on her face. The damn dog finally understood that she won. Inuyasha was obviously hers again. This time it wouldn't be hugs and kisses for Inuyasha, she would embarrass and shame Inuyasha just like he did to her.
Inuyasha had no idea what his brother was doing, but he guessed it was better than Sesshomaru going on a killing rampage. Placing a hand on his brother chest he does his best to gently lead him backwards away from Kagome. Sesshomaru pushes Kagome down, "She may stay." Inuyasha mouth fell open. Sesshomaru didn't like it but if it was true he wouldn't kill the child, Inuyasha would never forgive him.
The younger dog was bewildered, "Really?" Inuyasha ask suspiciously of his brother's motive behind accepting Kagome.
Kagome was piss, "Jaken said that this would work. You are supposed to hate Inuyasha!"
A collective gasp came from the group. Everyone was astonished Kagome planned against one of them, it was unbelievable.
XOXOXO
A single Saimyosho watch the group feeding information into the void demon mirror as Naraku watched. The entire time the spider demon was at the edge of his seat. He was actually surprise at the show Kagome was able to put on. The girl had more skills then he would have ever though to give her credit for. The way she teased the older dog was both brave and stupid, but the satisfaction she got out of it was what interested Naraku more than everything.
The toad plan seemed to be working. Naraku didn't want Kagome dead, but he wouldn't interfere too early. Kagome was able to convince the rest of her group that she now carried Inuyasha's child. The only person left was to convince was Sesshomaru. There were a few close calls where Naraku was sure that the priestess was good as dead. Her performance was good, but the sly smiles that she was sending to Sesshomaru would be her downfall he was sure of it. Quickly, Naraku orders the wind sorceress with a puppet of him to camp out downwind of the group. It was about time he put his own plans into action.
Naraku anticipates Kagome messing up. It took a little longer than he thought it would, but when she did it was huge.
Her temper got the best of her and the moment her plan alternated from what she wanted she flew off the handle, "Jaken said that this would work. You are supposed to hate Inuyasha!" Naraku laughed, his opening was wide. Using his connection to Kagura he deploys he to the camp.
XOXOXO
Miasma filled the camp site and the lungs of those who occupied it. Everyone eyes land on Naraku, "Kagome come," the Naraku puppet orders.
Inuyasha grabs Kagome by her arm, "You aliened yourself with Naraku too Kagome?"
Kagome was just has surprise. She didn't know what to do. She knew no matter what choice she made now there was a chance of her dying. The only question was who did she want to die by?
She knew by her previous statement that Sesshomaru was going to kill her and she had no question that Inuyasha wouldn't try to save her this time. Yanking her arm away she stands between the two parties. The air thick and heavy and everyone was feeling slightly light headed. Going with Naraku was also an option, she knew that Naraku wanted her dead, but she might be able to bargain her life for the shards.
Everyone was stun when Kagome goes over to Naraku. Shippo screams out her name, the betrayal of it all tearing through his heart. Without thought Shippo runs over to her.
Naraku attacks, knocking Shippo down from midair. A battle cry flew from Inuyasha. Sango goes to pick up the fallen kit. Naraku tentacles flies towards the girl, Inuyasha somehow manage to slice throw them. Every chance Inuyasha manage to advance forwards Kagura will send a gust of wind knocking him off his balance by merely an inch off of his target. The mockery laugh that came from the two irked the younger dog to no end.
Sesshomaru simply watched, he had no intention of helping to rescue the girl nor would he show any interest in her at all.
"INUYASHA" Kagome screams when Naraku finally got gets his arms on her.
"Silence girl," he gently places her head into the palm of his hand. "I have a preposition for you." He places her down on the floor. The entire crowd waits anticipating Kagome's response. Kagome look back at her friends, she receive mixed signals. Poor Shippo looked devastated on the brick of tears. Sango and Miroku shared a common look of disappointment. Inuyasha wouldn't even look at her at all, and surprisingly that hurt most of all. Risking a glance at the Western Lord, he held promises of a long torturous death. Naraku gave a smug look; he knew she didn't have much of a choice.
"What is it that you want?" Kagome ask silently.
Everyone excluding Naraku and Sesshomaru gasped. They couldn't believe that Kagome would do such a thing. Hell even Kagome was surprise, but Kagome didn't have the luxury to think about what going on. She understood that she was dealing with their arch enemy, but right now he was the only one that was on her side. Kagome felt like she really needed a friend. Though it was Naraku she couldn't think of a selfish reason not to go with the spider.
Naraku had harmed all her friends in some way, but not her. Her brown eyes land once again at the monk and slayer. To be honest, she didn't know for sure why Miroku's grandfather had done to warren Naraku wrath. Sango was also a question, who where her family slayer that put them in Naraku's way? The only reason she had fought with Inuyasha was because she was blindly in love with him. Now he had broken her heart. Smiling at Naraku she nods her head.
Glad to see that Kagome was reasoning to his side, he calls forth Kagura. Nodding her head because she understood his order, she throws her feather down with a huge gust of wind. The group closes their eyes blocking the debris. As the wind calmed down their all watch as Kagome waved down at them with a smile. Naraku couldn't help but smile at her darkening aura as she waved goodbye.
"I will win," Kagome cheers happily to herself, has they began their journey to Naraku's place.
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The younger dog was piss and unexpected tree had to suffer the wrath. Inuyasha claws dug in the bark tearing it piece by piece. The rest of the group remains quite knowing that Inuyasha needed this moment. They all needed a moment to come to terms to what just occurred in front of them.
Sesshomaru was happy. Kagome had picked the enemy's side; she was now a traitor by his definition meaning she was marked for death on sight. Standing, gaining everyone attention, "Let me make this clear, it is obvious that the girl has sided with the spider." his words were and calculated leaving no room for argument, "I will kill her and Naraku on sight."
Shippo bawl at the lord's words, "Sesshomaru please." he whimpers. Shippo knew Kagome was wrong, but to hear Sesshomaru mark her as good as dead hurt. He still loved Kagome so he didn't want her dead, but by his knowledge he knew Kagome had broken multiple different laws in that one stunt that she had pulled and giving her death was actually considered merciful.
Ignoring the kit, Sesshomaru turns on his heels, there was still something he had to take care of.
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Finding Jaken at a nearby creek, Sesshomaru calls the toad's name scaring him from whatever he was doing.
"Yes—yes my lord," Jaken manages to stammer out, "Is there anything that plagues your mind." Jaken was actually glad to see Sesshomaru, without Inuyasha near. He was hoping that means that his plan was a success.
"Come." Sesshomaru ordered.
Jaken happily oblige. Sesshomaru leads him back to the campsite. Jaken big yellow eyes scan his surroundings. Inuyasha was still here, but Jaken can see that Inuyasha was very piss. He also noted that Kagome was nowhere in sight. Jaken was confuse he knew not to be happy or displeased. Inuyasha was angry that could mean multiple things. Sesshomaru could have broken off the engagement or Kagome was found out and he was piss at her. Without said priestess being here he had no exact way of knowing. Sesshomaru calls Jaken name bringing him out of his stupor, "Yes, my Lord."
"Apologies"
"For what…?" Jaken ask.
Sesshomaru growl, "It is best not to question my orders."
Quickly realizing his mistakes Jaken falls on his knees facing Sesshomaru and begun spitting out apologies.
Sesshomaru smirk, "Good practice" Jaken looks up with a questioning gleam in his eyes, he wanted to ask what did Sesshomaru mean but knew it was in his best interest to remain silent, "say sorry to my mate."
Jaken felt disgusted, the silly human failed. If it wasn't for the fact that the girl probably was already dead he'd hunt her down himself. Pleading with his eyes he begs Sesshomaru not to force him to do it. By this time the entire group was watching. Inuyasha growls, he was still angry but this little act wasn't getting him anywhere "It's not worth it."
Sesshomaru doesn't even take his eyes off of Jaken, "We are waiting"
Sulking over to his brother, Inuyasha hooks their hands together. Gently leading Sesshomaru backwards, "She did what she did on her own, it not even worth picking on Jaken."
Sesshomaru nods at his brother accepting the fact. The toad's mouth fell open, there was no way in hell he was going to be indebted to a half-demon. Forgetting both his place and stature he marches up to Inuyasha bellowing, "How dare you, an insurable mongrel, belittle my lord and his business." Jaken points the top of his double head staff in Inuyasha's chest, "I know not what spell you dare place on my Sesshomaru, but I will not die until my lord is safe once again." Jaken goes to swing, but Inuyasha's stomps on him; giggles are heard from the rest of the group.
"My lord, can you really stand there and watch this monstrosity harm your faithful servant." Jaken falls on his knees graveling at Sesshomaru's feet. Inuyasha goes to stomp on him again, actually enjoying releasing his tension over what happen today against Jaken.
By the time Inuyasha was done Jaken was no more than a puddle on the ground. "Lord Sesshomaru…" he somehow manages to whimpers out.
"I am beginning to lose my patience," Sesshomaru declares taking no pity on the toad's current situation. "I do not find it fun to repeat myself, apologies."
"But—but—but Lord Sesshomaru I—I see n—n—n—o re…" Sesshomaru snaps, believing no apology coming with a flick of his wrist he decapitates the stuttering toad.
"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment."
― Buddah
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