"Like we'll believe anything that comes out of your mouth." Kagura squirmed against his hold, trees bowing under the weight of her power though she was helpless to do anything.
Kagome was steady on her feet, taking in their surroundings as she tried to figure out a way to land a blow without harming her sister in the process.
His eyes danced as he watched her. "So intuitive. Have you never wondered how your mother ended up with two full-blooded children instead of halflings? A human having a full youkai child is unheard of."
Kagome clenched her jaw, refusing to react. Just because he was a good storyteller didn't mean—
"You're not going to convince us that Mama adopted one of us," Kagura snapped, forcing him to move as a large branch broke free, launching itself into the ground at his feet.
"I wouldn't dare," he mused, the smirk permanently etched into his features. "But there is a lovely prophecy that goes along with your birth that allows you certain powers when it comes to protecting her."
Doubt had the hairs on the back of her neck raising, and Kagome cast a fearful look at her sister. "What are you talking about?"
"Well, the gods couldn't allow your power to fall into the wrong hands, so they needed to provide you with a guardian." The sky darkened, miasma mixing with the clouds as sunlight was squeezed from the sky. "But it had to be someone close to you, someone who would give their life for you should you ever get into trouble."
Panic set in, Kagura's eyes wide as she stared at her, her movements jerky as she struggled.
He only laughed in her ear. "Did you hear that? Your life is useless. You only exist because she does." More tentacles coiled around her. "Once I take the power for myself, you'll be forced to protect me."