Chapter 7: Shattered Soul
Here you go, another chapter, please enjoy… Sorry bout the updating but I have a lot of work to do lately.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters.
Kagome remained unconscious for six days; her miko powers draining all of her strength as she attempted to fight Naraku's miasma that remained deep within her blood.
Meanwhile Sesshomaru kept watch, his cold amber eyes never leaving the enigmatic woman that had protected Rin with her very life. He only left her side to eat and attend to his duties as a Lord. However he always returned to her side, waiting for the Miko to awaken.
On the eve of the seventh morning Kagome awoke. Her body was screaming in agony as she convulsed in pain. Almost immediately she found herself being held down by a strange force.
With a great effort Kagome opened her eyes to find a man with short shaggy hair holding her down as he spoke in a calming manner to her, "You must calm down my lady. Your body is very weak and you must not panic, for if you continue to panic you will only injure yourself more." Kagome nodded slowly, giving the signal that she understood, her body pulsing in pain as she focused her eyes on the man holding her down.
He had pastille green eyes and light feathery brown hair. He was dressed in a deep green monk robe. Kagome also noted that he had a long wolfs tail trailing from his rear.
Once Kagome realized that it was a demon holding her down, she instantly focused on the aura. Because if this demon was hostile, well he was seriously screwed, she would purify him until he was nothing but a pile of ash.
Once she realized that he meant no harm, she relaxed and withdrew her powers.
Kagome then opened her mouth to speak, only to find herself rasping, her throat as dry as sandpaper.
Almost instantly she found herself staring at a full cup of water being offered to her by a demon.
Kagome reached up gingerly with one hand, only to find her wrist fully bandaged, and in immense pain.
"Stay still my lady, I will ensure that you receive all the nutrition that you need. Also do not panic, your wrists are broken, and you should not be moving them around." The wolf demon said as he reached up and gently placed the glass against her lips.
Kagome drank the water greedily, allowing the wet liquid to quench her thirst, and supply her body with the nutrition that her body badly needed.
"T… T…" Kagome paused for a moment to clear her throat, "Thank you kind sir… may I ask where I am?" Kagome asked finally as she stared at her wrists in concern.
"Why my lady, you are currently a guest at the Western Castle, owned and ruled by none other than the Great Lord Sesshomaru." The wolf demon said cheerily as he tilted his head and smiled at the miko.
"Sesshomaru, but why would I be at Sesshomaru's house…" Kagome thought as she closed her eyes in complete confusion.
A sudden image flashed through Kagome's mind, a sideways image of Sesshomaru standing in a large hole in the wall.
Just as quickly as that image arrived, hundreds of other images began to flash through her mind.
Memories of the past few weeks that her mind had attempted to repress.
Memories of pain and suffering, and memories of Naraku…
Memories of the hated spider half breed breaking her body, her soul, her spirit.
And one painful memory of him shattering her heart with heart breaking words, words that bore unspeakable truth.
The wolf demon could do nothing but watch in shock and sorrow as Kagome began to sob uncontrollably, her body curling into the fetal position.
The wolf demon took off like a bat out of hell, arriving quickly at a cloth sliding door made of an intricate silk, the silk patterned with a ferocious battle between the previous lord, Lord InuTaisha, and Lord Hyouga from the main lands.
He waited at the door patiently for a few moments, attempting to calm himself before appearing before his Lord. Once he was calmed down he knocked gently on the wooden part of the door.
"Enter was the response the came a few seconds later.
Gently sliding the door open the wolf demon rushed in, bowed quickly to his Lord, and asked for permission to speak.
Sesshomaru lifted his gaze from the scroll that was in his hand, a single ivory brow lifted as Sesshomaru lowered the scroll and nodded, giving the wolf permission the speak,
"My Lord, the miko has awakened, she seemed scared at first, her body convulsing in pain. After she calmed down she seemed to be okay. But at the mention of you name… well she seemed to freeze in shock. She then began to weep and curled into a position similar to that of a newborn pup." The wolf explained in a rush, his body remaining bowed to his lord.
"You may rise Hikari, I shall see to the Miko," Sesshomaru said as he raised himself to his feet, and sped off towards Kagome's room.
Sesshomaru arrived there within seconds; his eyes were instantly drawn to the Miko, her tiny body curled up as tight as possible, sobs wracking her entire body.
Sesshomaru approached her very slowly, not wanting to spook or startle her, resulting in what no doubt would be a very painful purification.
Once he had reached the end of her bed Sesshomaru began to talk slowly and calmly. "Miko, you must cease this behavior, it is neither beneficial to yourself or to Rin who worries about you." Sesshomaru said as he continued to watch Kagome with a steady gaze.
However Kagome couldn't hear him, all she could hear was a constant playback of Naraku's final harsh words.
Sesshomaru stood there for twenty minutes, watching as her sobs slowly died out, leaving a silent Miko in their wake.
He remained there foe another hour, waiting patiently until his sensitive ears caught the sound of her slow even breaths, symbolizing that the young Miko was asleep.
Once she was asleep he walked over to her and straightened her body out. He then covered her with a thick blanket, protecting her against a chill that might worsen her condition.
Sesshomaru did not know why he did this simple action, his only reasoning is that he was indebted to her because of her sacrifice to save Rin.
He left the room as silently as he had entered, only to find that Hikari was standing guard at the door, his eyes showing worry as he leaned against the wall next to the door. As soon as Hikari noticed his Lord exiting the room he stood and bowed low.
"Hikari, I am now placing you in charge of the Miko's well being, you are to keep her company, and to ensure that she is happy and safe. Failure to do this will result in your swift death. Do you understand me? Also Rin is not to see her in her current state." Sesshomaru said as he closed the door in behind him, his eyes gazing seriously at the wolf before him.
"Yes my lord, as you wish. The miko will be safe in my care," Hikari responded with a low bow.
"I would like to see her bathed and at the dinner table for lunch tomorrow." Sesshomaru said as he began to return to his study.
Meanwhile Hikari merely turned towards Kagome's door and sighed, his new task was not going to be simple…
I am done this new chapter, another one is coming soon. Good-bye, talk too you later.
Milana Despana