Chapter Eight Untouchable
InuYasha's Point of View
InuYasha sat in the corner of their camp and pouted. He was still furious that the well wouldn't let him through. His constant sighs and grumbling was worse when Kagome wasn't around. He was even being more horrible to Shippo than he ever had.
He made the poor little kit cry. After a moment of freaking out, he retreated to his stoop. Everyone was uneasy without Kagome. She brought the warmth and happiness to everyone around her.
Sure everyone was close and they counted each other family, but when Kagome wasn't around, something was missing. Something big.
Stupid girl better not get herself killed by pissing Sesshoumaru off. I can only imagine how he's feeling right now. Her time will be waaaaay worse on his nose than it is mine.
At that thought he could only grin.
Kagome's Point of View
Kagome and Sesshoumaru were above the city when Sesshoumaru smelled something suspicious. Without even saying a word to the miko trapped up on his cloud, he sped off in to that direction.
Without thinking, Kagome threw her arms around him and held on for dear life. He may have been a lot more graceful, but his speed was nauseatingly fast.
Way faster than she had ever gone.
"Wha…Where are we goooing?" She half moaned, half shouted at him.
"I smell something out of place with your city."
"What is it?"
"Naraku."
"What do you mean Naraku? There is no possible way for him to be here." she mumbled into his chest.
He's so warm. I guess because of his personality I thought he would have been cold but he isn't.
She even noticed how his muscles felt to her hands.
Wow! He is total drool worthy. My friends would love this.
She began to blush and she knew Sesshoumaru could smell her embarrassment.
Sango's Point of View
On their way to Midoriko's Cave, Sango couldn't help but notice how InuYasha would tense a little then shift his ears. Apparently the others noticed as well.
"InuYasha, if you think Lady Kikyo may have more helpful insight, please go seek her out. If not, we need to figure out a way for Lady Kagome to be safe."
Miroku talked as if he were daring InuYasha to pick Kikyo over Kagome. Despite the fact that they knew what he would do, they always hoped that maybe he would figure it out.
I can't believe he is going to betray my sister again. How can he do this to her? He promised to protect her. But the one thing she needs protected from the most, he can't do it. That miserable hanyou.
Sango visibly growled. Even though InuYasha didn't notice, he was still alert to the tension in the group. To him, no one understood. He was caught between the two. He loved Kagome for what she had given him. True, unconditional friendship. He loved Kikyo for their past. They were both outcasts, albeit in different ways. They had come against many odds in their sort of courtship. Kagome was willing to stick by him no matter his form, but Kikyo was promised his soul. He could live for Kagome or die a second time for Kikyo. His heart was heavy. No one could understand. He didn't want to hurt either girl, but it was inevitable.
To Sango though, it was simple. Kagome was obviously the best choice.
I can only hope we are doing the right thing.
Sesshoumaru's Point of View
That half-breed has no business here! We killed him. He is dead.
Sesshoumaru's inner workings tried to rationalize why he was smelling that wretch's scent. No matter what path his mind wandered, he couldn't figure out why that thing was here and in Kagome's time.
Why am I still calling the human by her name?
Kagome,
His mind supplied the name yet again. So lost in thought, he almost let the name roll off of his tongue and into her ears.
Kagome.
She has done much to earn my respect. That is why I remember her name. No other human has ever earned This Sesshoumaru's respect.
His nose picked up that sharp sent again. It seemed as if the scent was just disappearing and reappearing simply to taunt him. So it was understandable why they were blitz attacked and both were knocked unconscious with the help of a more powerful version of anesthesia.
Kagome's Point of View
After waking up, she noticed that she was in a cage with her Demon Lord besider her.
I must still be groggy.
She moaned. Everything hurt. The poor inudaiyoukai must have really been having it rough if she felt this bad. She glanced over to see if he was up. He was passed out cold, so it seemed.
Her arm was bleeding profusely. She knew if it didn't get seen to, she could die from having a major artery punctured. She noticed the figure shift. He was waking up.
"Miko, what is wrong with your arm?" he inquired.
"They punctured an artery. If I can't get this wound sealed and fast, you may be stuck in my era forever." and with that, the bloodloss finally took her into an unaware sleep.
Sesshoumaru took his obi off and wrapped around the girl and decided to keep watch over her.
At least while we are her. When we get back home, she is going back to that halfbreed.
That very thought made Sesshoumaru's chest rumble with anger.