A/N: Guys I am so sorry it took me so long to update. There's so much going on right now that I can't adequately explain it and this is the only story I have time to update because the majority of the chapters are prewritten. I'll try and do better in the future.
For now, please enjoy!
Kagome's POV
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Chapter Thirty-Three: Family
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Kagutsuchi's glistening black eyes settled on me, and it took immense willpower not to cringe away.
"Kagome," he greeted warmly as his mouth stretched into that odd, wide grin. "And Mizuhame. What a nice surprise."
A sudden roaring filled my ears and I, thinking it was the blood my panicked heart was pulsing through me, was surprised when I saw swirling clear water surrounding me on all sides.
Oh no.
"Kagutsuchi," Sesshoumaru replied coldly, his topaz eyes narrowed with distaste. "What brings you to Father's kingdom?"
The fire god's fanged teeth gleamed malevolently in the late afternoon sunlight, and an irrepressible shiver trembled down my spine. "Why, Father of course. He requested I visit, because it's just been so longsince we last saw each other. And what fool denies a direct invitation from Izanagi?"
I didn't have to see Sesshoumaru's face to know what look he was giving Kagutsuchi. "What fool indeed," he answered scathingly. Loosening his hold on my waist, he took a step forward and passed through the liquid barrier he had created. "Stay where you are, Kagome," he murmured. "As long as you are within the barrier, you are protected. Under no circumstances are you to leave it."
My first instinct was to argue and insist he not confront his family alone. But, I knew that my being with him would only serve as a distraction. "Very well," I answered softly. "Please . . . be careful."
Worry was thick in my voice, and Sesshoumaru looked back at me with the smallest smile upturning his lips. "You needn't fear, Kagome. If this . . . reunion, should escalate to something more, know that I have the advantage."
As I stood watching him stride away, my brows came together in confusion.
Advantage?
I peered around curiously. Trees and wildflowers were the only things in the clearing besides myself and the deities. I continued to glance about, straining to see in the dimming light. What could he have possibly meant . . .?
Oh.
Whirling around, I looked on in delight as the sun descended further and further behind the horizon. Of course! Without the sun, Kagutsuchi's strength was greatly diminished. Feeling my previous worries slip away, I turned back to face Sesshoumaru and his family.
Now to keep an eye on that curious father of his . . .
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A/N: Hope you enjoyed it! :)