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Chapter 28: Instincts and Omens
The journey from Inuyasha's village to the Western Castle had been a quiet one with both her and Sesshomaru walking in companionable silence among nature. Both could feel that their dynamic had shifted. Small subtle hints of his affections were shown going almost unnoticed by Ororo. Along their walk, he took her down a different route than she remembered that was more scenic and filled with trees to provide shade to shield her from autumn's sun rays. Rolling hills and deep emerald valleys sprawled about the land with trees that birthed strange fruit in the distance. Thick roots and thick leaves were everywhere guiding their pathway through the forest that they were footing through. His body stayed closer to hers along the quiet journey. Several times his aura would reach out in a warning daring anyone or anything to cross him. She chuckled to herself after a minute of feeling his aura check her over and then caress her deliciously along her skin. Then it would wrap around her in an embrace before receding back. To retaliate, she would rub her fingers rigorously through the thick, soft fur of his mokomoko. This led to several warnings involving his smoldering eyes until the final time she had done so. Somehow her body ended up being pinned against the nearest tree and her mouth muttering praises to her God for mercy.
The rest of the leg of the journey went by easily with them both managing to keep it together and their hands to themselves. Upon arrival to the city, they had been greeted by the bustle and loud calls from demons, humans, and anyone in between. Farmers, merchants, cooks, soldiers, and families bowed or waved followed by pleasantries that warmed Ororo's insides. She had taken a moment to look at the environment around her pleased to see new houses being built, large bountiful farms sprawled at a distance, children of various species running around playing games, and people interacting and helping one another along the cobblestone pathway through the center of his city. The city was growing exponentially, and the people were happy it seemed. She found it endearing to feel Sesshomaru's aura rest closely around her body publicly which didn't go unnoticed by the people that responded in excited murmurs, humble bows, and visible enthusiasm.
However, the biggest joy of her life at the moment was to arrive on the front white palace steps and see two large chocolate eyes filled with joy and love directed at them. Rushing forward between the bodies of watchful guards and a relieved Hiromi was little Rin dressed in a pink summer yakuta. Her little legs kicked up behind her as she took off down the steps. Ororo laughed and ran forward as well rushing to meet her halfway and attracting the amiable looks from the staff, servants, advisors and whoever else was out crossing the courtyard. Soon Rin's body was lifted and held against Ororo while sweet kisses rained along Rin's face affectionately.
"I missed you!" Rin giggled happily enjoying the attention.
"I missed you too! Very much." Ororo spoke kissing Rin's hair line and sighing in delight to feel Rin's little fingers comb through her thick hairline. Ororo's aura combed over Rin looking for signs of illness or distress before receding. She nodded to Advisor Itoku in greeting before giving Rin her full attention. She sat Rin down on the ground watching as Rin kicked her feet over to Sesshomaru.
Sesshomaru watched the pair along with everyone else before walking forward towards them. Rin greeted him with equal enthusiasm. Rin bowed to him first before attaching herself to his leg to look up at him. His hand came down to rest on her head affectionately. Rin beamed brightly at him. Then her words and attention span attached itself to Ororo. The woman's arms opened, and Rin rushed into them. Ororo quickly lifted Rin to sit on her right hip while asking her about how she had been spending her days. Sesshomaru barely listened to the update coming from Advisor Itoku at his side thoroughly enraptured by the scene in front of him. His mind was folding away the memory he was experiencing of this foreign woman holding onto his little ward, speaking with her so familiarly as if she had been in Rin's life since she had taken her first breath. Rin held on hugging the woman tightly unwilling to let her go anytime soon. Ororo carried her like she was her own. Lifted onto her hips as she walked and waved at a few in greeting.
Advisor Itoku looked between the two with a knowing gaze and a bright smile having stopped talking knowing no one was paying attention. He stroked his long white beard and smiled humbly after being greeted by Ororo who once again gripped him on his shoulder with her left hand tightly and expressed her good wishes for him. He looked at the young Lord and then at the Queen and knew something grand had happened. Sesshomaru's aura wrapped around Ororo in such a way that it was territorial. He shared a gaze with General Kenji who simply shrugged his shoulders and combed his white and black short hair out of his face.
They walked until they came upon a split in the pathway with one trail leading towards the main house and the other leading towards the official offices. Jaken came squawking down the pathway waving his stick and expressing his woes at being left behind or sent away for duty. Sesshomaru's aura washed over Ororo and Rin both before retreating back towards his own body. He nodded to both of them silently excusing himself. He nearly smirked to see Ororo's raised eyebrow clearly not wanting to be separated from him just yet. His fur along his shoulder bristled not wanting to be far either but there were things that needed to be done without distractions. He quickly turned away with his General and Advisor walking hurriedly alongside of him. Both seemed intent on blocking the small imp from following too close.
Ororo watched Sesshomaru walk away while her hands were literally full at the moment with Rin. The desire to pull him by the collar of his shirt and drag him into his den clawed at her mind. With every moral fiber of her body, she slowly turned away and made for Rin's study to see what the child had been up to. She wasn't sure of what to do with herself now that her enemy was killed and all was well within the Western Palace. Pushing the gloom from her mind, she focused on devoting herself to the little person attached to her hip happily holding onto her side. Ororo spent the rest of the day exploring Rin's little world and making up for lost time with her. She was so proud of Rin's accomplishments having learned the sounds of the Egyptian Arabic alphabet and could call out their names. Rin seemed adamant to prove herself which touched her heart deeply. The two conversed, sipped tea, played in the gardens, and shared the evening meal with Hiromi and her twins who gave her the update about what was going on around the castle.
Ororo smiled peacefully happy to return to the soft furs and warm atmosphere of Rin's new bed in the Lord's den curled up around a scroll with the little one reading well into the night. Ororo smiled and kissed the top of Rin's head gently while listening to her slowly stumble through the Arabic literature she had given to her about the stars that guided lost souls. Rin was pleased to see more 'pictures' than words. Ororo rested easily on the soft stuffed futon with her back against plush feathered pillows. Her body spooned little Rin's enjoying the weight against her stomach. Coming back to the Western Palace was refreshing after the two months that she had been away.
Here she was now wrapped in the scent of luxury that was Sesshomaru's scent. Both Rin and Ororo were dressed in long thin sleeping gowns. Her hair was pulled into a low ponytail and Rin's was split into two mini buns being that the little girl's hair was so short. The torches aligning the walls of his private family den lit up the room allowing the two to read and enjoy each other's company in the late hour. Rin had taken to sleeping in Lord Sesshomaru's den when he was away, and it seemed that he did not correct her but allowed her the privilege. The stars twinkled outside the window listening as well to the little girl's sleep pronunciation. Thoughts on what Ororo would do now that she was free of duty sat heavily upon her.
She meant what she said that she wasn't sure how it would happen, but she would find a way to stay in Japan if Sesshomaru's true intentions to court her commenced. But, how would that happen? When would that happen? Egyptian royal ceremonies were elaborate and the proceedings that would follow would run for weeks. Maybe he would follow his own customs. But she wouldn't know what to look for. Would he follow Inu or his cultural customs? How would she know what to look for? Ororo rubbed Rin's baby hairs from the front of her face watching as her bleary eyes began to lower tiredly and her words slurred. She smiled to see Rin's small head slightly tilting before Rin caught herself. Ororo pulled Rin tightly to her and kissed her gently while taking the scroll out of her hands and placing it to the far side of her. "Beautiful job, little one."
Rin smiled and turned to hug her tightly around her stomach. Ororo lightly rubbed Rin along her plump cheeks and dragged her finger to the tip of her nose. "Time for bed."
Rin nodded and sunk downwards into the furs while Ororo reached for her blankets to tuck her in securely. Ororo wrapped Rin's body in the covers and patted her stomach upon completion of her task. Rin turned her head onto her stuffed pillows and looked at Ororo. "Lady Ororo?"
Ororo looked at Rin questioningly watching her small eyes fight to stay open. "Yes, Love?"
"Are you going to leave us now?" She asked softly.
Ororo stiffened a bit. "What?"
"That's what Jaken said. He said Lady Ororo would leave Rin and Lord Sesshomaru when you found the bad man." Rin explained, her eyelids almost touching her lower lashes. "You got him. So will you stay?"
Ororo's heart clenched to hear her words and the desire to strangle the little green imp flooded her veins in the palm of her hands. Thoughts plagued her mind but she hadn't a clear answer for Rin at the moment. Everything rested in the palm of Sesshomaru's hands. He had to make the move to formally pursue her or not. He had to show her he wanted her and valued her companionship among others. Well, he had technically said he wanted her. But did he want her for long term? She wasn't sure by his customs what exactly he had to do and why but he still had to be the one to begin the courting. Then she could go forward and show him all that she would bring to the table as stated by her royal traditions. She also wouldn't stay just to be Sesshomaru's mistress or to constantly grasp for affection whenever he gave it. Even the women in the brothels of Egypt had more dignity than that. She truly cared for the Inu King and wouldn't settle for anything less than a proper relationship. Also, this required time as they both just admitted wanting to be together in the first place. But time wasn't on her side these days. Her sister's lack of communication concerned her greatly and if her duty here was done in the Land of the Rising Sun, then she needed to go back home. Ororo rubbed Rin's back affectionately spilling forth an answer she could stand by.
"Little one, regardless of where I am in this world…you, your Lord, and myself are forever connected. Do not think I would ever allow distance, lands, seas, or time to separate us." She spoke kissing her crown fiercely giving her a truthful yet ambiguous response. Rin reached up and puckered her lips too. Ororo chuckled and bent down. Rin kissed Ororo quickly with a peck on her cheek before ushering her to settle down for the night. The action caught Ororo off guard a little as everyone here did not do that act but Rin must have been picking up more behaviors from her. Ororo pulled the covers further up to rest at Rin's chin and kissed her for the final time on her cheek. "See you tomorrow, my love." Ororo spoke before waving her hand to command the winds. One by one, the torches blew extinguished until the room was completely dark. She rubbed Rin's back soothingly in the dark coaxing her into a calming deep sleep.
After a few minutes, Ororo stood up and walked towards the double doors. She closed the intricately designed wooden shoji doors behind her and nodded her head to the two burly soldiers standing protectively down the hall. She looked downwards at the small statues of Anubis and Isis on either side of her. She bowed her head in respect asking for protection and good tidings on Rin's behalf watching both eyes of the statues flash blue. Ororo walked down the barely lit hallways with torches lighting the pathway to her room. Her mind replayed the conversation she had with Rin. She wrapped her arms around herself and slowed in her pace. She was serious that she would not allow anything to rip them a part. She had never had such strong bonds before with people outside of her bloodline. It was amazing that she was able to create such strong oaths with others that shared not a drop of blood or resemblance in features to her own. She thought of the people she encountered…Hiromi, Ryo, Itoku, Kenji, Kagome, Inuyasha, Rin, and Sesshomaru. These wonderful souls listened to her because they genuinely wanted to hear what she had to say. They fought and shared knowledge with her without hesitation and wished good fortune upon her even if they themselves were lacking. They invited her to ceremonies and requested she take roles sacred to their families. She truly did not want to give it all away. Even if Sesshomaru took back his desire to claim her, she still wanted to be around and exist in their lives.
Ororo stopped walking barely a foot away from her door. "What purpose do I serve now?" She whispered for once unsure of her next steps.
She had finished the job that she had come to do despite the warning burning in the back of her mind. She had looked through all the monk's evil things and saw nothing that could have aided him in his dark magic attempts. But she knew what she saw when she went through Kagome's memories. The papers that glowed of red dark magic were gone. But they could have easily burned in the fire especially if they were being used during a ritual when she struck him down. Still, something didn't sit well in her core that the job wasn't finished. Yes, she had killed the monk that she knew was the culprit but the feeling of righteous satisfaction and security did not fill her spirit. The energy in the air returned to her and something ominous hung around. As a queen and warrior that led many wars and battles…she recognized a plot when she sensed one. Killing this enemy was far too easy even for her prowess. But then again, what more could she do?
She leaned her back against the wall and glanced towards the door further down. Its heavy thick wood held a story engraved of two giant carved deep inside its grain. The Inu King had a lot of responsibility on his shoulders and carried them all with dignity and pride. He cleared his name, gave her the body of their shared enemy, protected his people, led his clan, prepared his troops for the possibility of war, and came for her himself when he thought she might have been in danger. How could she forget such a man and stay away from him? She was deadly serious when she announced to Sesshomaru that she would consider him as a potential mate and accepted his rather…persuasive invitation to court her. Her body shuddered in remembrance, feeling ghost fingers and hands pressing against her spine.
Ororo walked stretching her aura gently to his door and peeked beyond it to find nothing there. Curiously, she concentrated on the air feeling for his signature demonic vibrations in the atmosphere. She closed her eyes to focus for a minute with growing concern. Her senses stretched using the particles in the air to find him. He wasn't in his study or out by the military training grounds. She continued searching until she had found him. She opened her eyes and grew worried choosing to turn around and go to him. Her long white dress scraped the ground and billowed around her legs as she walked. She kept her movements calm and steady unsure of his mood until she was able to reach him. Her naked feet took her down the steps and outside across the walkway towards the main building. She walked the path numerous of times but rarely did she take the journey at night. The path was free of people for once. A few guards bowed to her and some looked away blushing finding her apparel a bit too revealing but still paid their respects.
She came to the double large red open doors with the Western crest painted on the front. Leisurely she walked in mindful of the sounds she was making. If he was up to something she did not want him to hear her. The hall that could hold hundreds of people was silent, dark, and empty in the late hour. The white shiny marble beneath her feet was cold to the touch. A heavy dark aura pressed against her roughly before receding in apology and stroked her brown skin. Through the windows all around the room, soft moonlight had shined through illuminating Inu statues, white pillars, bamboo plants, paintings, golden Anubis stands, and royal flags that framed the walkways and walls. Lady Isis sat watching over high above with the all-seeing Eye of Horus shining in the dark. Two coal pits burned with fire near the base of the steps leading to his throne on either side but offered little warmth.
She walked forward calmly to see Sesshomaru sitting high on his throne looking out towards the open doors in the front of the building. The moon favored him and focused her bright light along the silver satin threads of his hair. His crimson gaze shined into the night and the royal magenta markings on his face were jagged. Transfixed, she walked carefully up the marble steps towards him slowly. His body was rigid in his seat dressed in his armor as if he was preparing for battle. His claws gripped the armrest and dug into the marble scratching it. Ororo was baffled as what could have put him in such a foul mood. 'He was happy and calm earlier in the day. What could have happened in that time frame?' She had seen her father do the same thing many times and the occasion spoke of a harsh weight sitting on the mind. She picked up her thin night dress so as not to trip and slowly made her way to his seat. He knew something and she wanted to find out. This was not productive and she knew something needed to be done otherwise he would either get no rest or make false decisions. She approached him warily with no desire to be on the receiving end of his rage. Ororo moved to his right side and simply sat on the edge of the arm rest silently. With the gentle touch she reached out and rubbed his scalp soothingly the way she would if she was putting Rin to sleep.
Sesshomaru gripped the edge of his throne furiously before relaxing at the touch of her fingers rubbing through his hair. He didn't know how long he had been sitting there in fury before his mind came back to his current reality. The remainder of the day was going to his liking with letters being sent. Coins passed to his merchants for the purchase of the best silks, jewels, combs, and furs they had and could find. He formally announced his intentions on waxed scrolls sent out to his closest of kin and advisors. He held a assembly announcing his proposal to mate Ororo to his staff in a private meeting which had everyone on the edge of their seats trying to control their jovial emotions. However, Advisor Itoku had made himself clear by verbally expressing how proud he was of Sesshomaru. His advisors and scribes were happily on a hunt reading and researching any information regarding the Egyptian Kingdom that would aid him in his progress to court her properly. Their courtship would be vastly different from traditional customs from both Japanese and Inu culture and he was sure it would be very different than her Egyptian rituals but he would find a way to make it work for them both. He was intrigued and pleased to think that they would do this their way…a new way. All was well until he had been given information that had his beast pacing with fury to get rid of any that threatened his lands and union.
The Southern Lord Tanaka had somehow managed to double his military power by attracting the hands of the other weak Lords to join his ridiculous crusade against the humans. To add insult to injury, the random village attacks hadn't ceased but instead had amplified among the outer regions of his lands. His instincts clawed at his rational mind to draw blood if the foolish Lord couldn't see reason himself in the upcoming weeks. Despite the evil monk being gone, the attacks haven't diminished. Now, more demons were attacking humans without cause and were now encroaching onto his territory. His lands were peaceful despite the minor ignorant demon or human bandits roaming through thinking that they could take fortune and hurt others. What was supposed to be a laxed day turned into a tumultuous one. He had to leave his pack here to go see for himself what was happening on one of his borders. During the evening, he had left his castle to see to the attacks and wipe out those that betrayed his governing rules but it did nothing to calm him. Their blood ran down his sword but he was not satiated. His claws shifted through guts and gore but he found no reprieve. The need to protect all that belonged to him especially the little women in his hut was fierce. Something was horrifically wrong. He could taste it. He had returned to the only place in his study mulling over his options. He didn't care about going to war as he himself would fight before his men even stepped a foot onto the battlefield. But the idea that all of this could spill onto his territory despite his efforts to squash them was revolting. Especially, now that he was planning on extending his family and claiming a mate. Rage consumed him at the possibility of this happening during such an unfavorable time as well as putting his desired mate and ward in danger.
Thunderstorms and rain filled his senses and calmed him as Ororo approached. Soft white fabric touched his arms and the warmth from Ororo's body heat was felt through the thin material. He felt her shift her weight onto the armrest of his chair where she had sat many times to delegate affairs of his kingdom. Now he was there once again reclaiming his spot, yet he wanted to be out into the fields and the forests staking a mighty claim to his territory and warning the other Lord's that he will show no mercy should they encroach on his lands with their foolery. Her silence was welcoming, and he gradually wrapped his right arm around her curvy waist to pull her back so that the swell of her hips rested along the side of his face. His clawed hand lay against her abdomen, and he drew circles along her stomach to soothe his own mind. His head turned to bury his nose in her hip and he inhaled trying to come back to center despite everything roaring inside of him to go out into the night and comb through the hills until blood filled the rivers and nurtured the soil of the earth. He felt her warm lips touch the crown of his head gently as if reading his thoughts and agreeing.
His aura was lethal and she could feel it pressing like before against her body desiring to be free and roam. She did not like the circumstances that she found him under. She could feel from empathic waves that he was irate yet at a standstill. She knew the rational mind and his beastly nature were having a nasty battle inside of him. Ororo couldn't speak as she was unsure as to what to exactly say. It was redundant to ask him if something was wrong. Clearly there was and he wasn't hiding it at the moment. She wanted to know what caused this…who caused this. She never saw him in such a manner and she didn't ever want to see it. She prayed and called forth calm and understanding for the both of them. Her lips brushed his silky soft hair knowing that sitting here stewing in turmoil would worsen his mood. She formed a plan in her head and gathered her skill set and knowledge. She shifted towards him and carefully rubbed the angry magenta stripes along his face soothingly. Carefully she stood up feeling his arm tighten around her to stop her from leaving. She reached for his hand and entwined her fingers with his deadly sharp ones. Ororo tugged silently motioning for him to stand and follow her.
Sesshomaru locked gazes with her calm pools of blue feeling her tug on his hand. Everything was in a red haze. He looked at their hands feeling her squeeze before giving in. He moved wondering what she was up to. Her expression was unreadable. His armor clanked echoing in the silent hall as he stood to his full height. Ororo pulled his hand lightly demanding he move to follow her. Together they moved silently down the steps towards the throne floor. Ororo held his hand tightly in hers so that he wouldn't escape her. She grinned to herself feeling his fingers tighten around hers securely, clearly sharing the same sentiments. She walked with him back into the living quarters and made their way up the stairs from which she came. The torches burned along the route and she looked to find guards stiff at attention hoping not to feel their Lord's ire. She led him to his room and waited motioning her other hand towards his door. Humored, Sesshomaru flexed his aura and the doors opened allowing her entry. He wondered why she didn't let herself in seeing as at one point she had laid claim to his private onsen. She pulled him into his room and closed the door behind them.
Ororo looked about the room noticing not much had changed at all. From the enormous white bedding to the sword alter in the corner. The balcony was open allowing moonlight to guide their path into his room. She inhaled smelling the wood spice inside. The white sheets on his bed looked inviting but she would not invade his space…tonight anyway. The floor lamps were burning casting soft light in the room. Everything was exactly the same. Ororo moved to go near his armoire, and she took out a pair of soft blue long pants and went to dig out a shirt but a heavy hand rested on top of hers. Taking it as a signal she stepped away and closed it. She nodded and rested the pants on his bed. She tugged him further to walk towards the doors leading to his once 'private onsen'. His aura had calmed somewhat behind her but she refused to look into his eyes until she had reached their final destination. His aura had receded from its volatile state and his vision was clearing. Her warm hand was firm and secure wrapped around his. She entered the bathing chamber and led him down the winding trail to the onsen. Steam rising from the waters created a milky fog in the large room. It was dark so she lit just two torches with a bolt of lightning knowing that the comfort of darkness is what he needed. Water rushed down the rocks into the pool of sweltering water. They stood in front of the steps descending inside the onsen when she turned to him finally noting the pink coloring of his vision had softened.
Sesshomaru looked down at her watching as she moved her hands up assuredly and began untying the knots of his armor. She pushed against his metal breastplate and lifted it off of him; mindful of his long silky hair. Next went his mokomoko right off his shoulder. He watched as she shifted it to the side and turned again to him taking off his weapons belt. Respectfully, she laid it across his armor as if it was his most prized possession. He hungrily took her in growing slightly agitated that she had walked around the palace in another revealing dress. They would forever discuss the boundaries of nudity and he knew it was a lost cause to argue with her about it. His items were off now, and his body felt a bit free from the weight lifted off of him. He thought she would stop and leave him, but she did not. She reached up staring into his eyes and peeled the layers of his shirt and bindings off of him. She folded them gently and laid it too on the armor. Her touch was gentle against his skin. He closed his eyes feeling her fingers lightly drag from his shoulders to his sternum. He stood still watching her move about as if she had been doing this for years. resting on the front of his pants. He exhaled to see what she would do next. Blue crystals shined gaping into his light pink eyes unwaveringly offering her strength and understanding. Never breaking eye contact she undid the ties to his hakama. His breath was calm and steady with his stoic expression never faltering despite how he felt on the inside. Boldly she gripped the edge of his pants and pushed them down until they both heard the sound of the clothing falling onto the stony floor. Then her hands came up to untie his fundoshi. She untied the ends and pushed the clothing down with care of his cock. Ororo reached for his hand again and led him to the steps of the onsen. Her arm moved guiding him inside the pool until he was fully covered from the waist down by the water and he let go of her hand.
Ororo picked up his pants and folded them as well. She placed the folded pants on top of his things and nearly laughed at how heavy it all actually was when she went to pick it up. With the strength she could muster from Ra, she carried it all back up the path and quickly placed it down in the middle of the room to sort. She grabbed his armor and sat it inside its compartment delicately. She moved his swords onto the rack making sure to place it correctly out of respect. She reached for his pants and shirt and placed them in the corner for them to be dealt with by another. His mokomoko was the last to move and she placed it on his bed for Sesshomaru to take. She made her way back into the washroom making sure to grab a cloth for him to dry off with. Ororo knew after leading many men into battle that words would not calm down an enraged male that was suffering at the hands of his own mind. He needed a solid routine and relaxation to get him calm. Many warriors both women and men from her armies would immediately return to their partners or seek comfort from the attendants at the bath houses and temptresses of the brothels after an ordeal. It was natural and encouraged in her society for them to do so.
Ororo laid the cloth down safely on a wooden bench before standing. She reached for the hem of her dress and tied it up so that it rested against her knees. She looked to see Sesshomaru rubbing his wet claws through his mane while staring heatedly at her. She smirked watching him…watch her as she walked over to his oils and lotions. She grabbed a wash rag from the sides and selected the lavender bathing oil and a cream-based cleanser for his hair. She dabbed the cloth in the oil and walked towards the edge of the onsen. Carefully, she sat down on the edge and allowed her feet to dangle in the soothing hot water. She motioned for him to come to her with her index finger. The water reflected off his skin casting a luminescent glow. The tips of his hair pooled around him in the water dragging behind him as he went. He stood in the water and waded his way towards her until he was standing between her legs.
Ororo pushed at his sturdy shoulders to get him to turn around so she could wash his back. He did as she pleased and relaxed feeling a firm press against the cords in his neck and traveled to work the tension out of his shoulder blades. Sesshomaru leaned his head to the side and relished in the surprising bath she was giving him. Her hands moved repeatedly between his muscles and her other hand massaged along his spine pressing therapeutically between the disks in his thoracic spine. Her hands dragged the cloth along his skin and his arms came up to rest along her thighs like a throne itself. He listened to the sound of water dripping into the pool with the beat of her steady heart so close to his ears. The life that flowed through her was in rhythm with the flow of water serving as the bass to it all. She pushed his shoulders, and he turned in her hold with him now facing her wet front from his hair. He watched her concentrated motions move across his neck and onto his chest. The warm water dripped down his body back into the water as she went scrubbing the dirt and his pains away. He watched her hold her breath as she ran the cloth over his nipples and down the taunt abs before rising again and moving towards safer territory. Her arousal was there subtly but the concentration she was devoting to her service overpowered the scent. He caught her hand, and she stilled in confusion looking to him. He moved her hand over his chest watching her eyes expand a bit at his forwardness.
Ororo didn't dare pay too close attention. This bath was for him to calm and relax so that he could face whatever the next day had to throw at him. A rested warrior was an alive one after all. It would also give her time to figure out what was wrong rather if he told her or not. She had to refrain from touching him for too long or focusing on the tiny details of his pleasure growing below the water's surface. Several times his muscles rippled and his aura stroked her convincingly. It took centuries of concentration and discipline to stay on task and not do anything that would get them both heated and on the path of uninhibited chaos. However, his hand on hers was proving to be wayward as it led her on the journey she was trying to avoid. He moved her hand over his chest challenging and she watched water droplets form in its wake. Her chest tightened with the effort of her fighting a groan. Her thighs gripped him tighter in response. His legs needed to be cleaned next but that had to wait until she could gather more self-control. She pulled back her hand and set the rag on the step beside her. Ororo reached for the hair soap with her other hand and palmed it doing her best to not look at him. She placed the bottle down and her fingers went into his wet hair and massaged his scalp. His thin lips were dangerously close near hers. His body shifted forward pressing into her body. She sighed feeling his lips make contact upon the side of her neck while her hands moved in his hair therapeutically. She marveled at his hair texture and loved how it slipped through her fingers. He stroked a sensitive spot that made her jolt and her fingers stopped moving to hang on. He moved along her jaw and kissed her by her ears.
She pulled away to pat his head and encouraged him to dunk. She thanked the heavens he did and she took a deep cleansing breath to free her heart of the tension. He came out of the water immediately soaked and dripping with water. His hands moved to his face to push his hair back with the help of her fingers combing through it so she could see his face again. He came forward leaning into her touch and pressed his lips back to her skin. Her eyes closed at the touch of his sharp fang gliding over the sensitive area of her neck. A soft whine came from her lips and the heat of her body soared. Desire filled her and an achy need in her core pooled in her stomach feeling him press harder but not enough to break the skin. Her thighs clenched at his sides in effort to hang onto the last shred of her common sense. He trailed kisses and suckled the area where marks were laid, and she nearly cried out wanting him so badly. His breath fanned against the column of her neck heatedly. She moved her lips downward and caught his hungrily letting out a moan of relief from the contact.
Sesshomaru pulled her body closer to where she barely sat on the edge. His wet hands moved over the soft fabric of her body getting it wet. The material was aggravating. His hands were pushing the fabric up so that he could feel her heated skin. He pushed her dress off her hips and she shifted so he could lift it off of her body completely. She was naked except for her lower region. She looked at him unashamedly as if they had been mated for eons and her being in such a state was nothing new. He tossed the white dress far to the side and returned to her lips with his hands moving everywhere trailing fire as he went. He gripped the cloth covering her sex and pulled down to get it free from her body. He kissed her passionately as he worked. Once the cloth was free, he tossed it too to the side. His palms grabbed her butt and he lifted her into the water with him. She broke the kiss and laughed against his neck.
"I already took a bath." She joked moving her legs under the water to hold her body up. Her hair in the low ponytail now fanned around her over the water's surface and mingled with his.
"Not with this Sesshomaru." He responded against her lips.
They walked to the stone steps and Sesshomaru sat down. He pulled her down on his lap under the water. It rose up to brush along their chest as they sat quietly in the onsen. His hands ran along her body and slowly he pulled the string of the ribbon holding her hair out. He ran his own claws through her thick snow like hair. He brushed it to the left side of her shoulder and leaned back allowing her to rest against him. He marveled at the glow of her skin from the waters touch. They sat in silence with their hands touching here and there. Both kept quiet knowing tomorrow the war sound would be upon them raging like a storm. Both could feel it.
Ororo shifted before she felt his hardened length against her back. Her mind took in all the times he had given her pleasure and he hadn't received anything in return. She leaned back purposely to rub against him wondering if he would indulge just this once. His hands came up and rested along her outer torso. She could feel him growing undeath her. Deciding to go with her urges, she stood before him and made her way to get out. Sesshomaru stood up as well. She moved to allow him to go first. He guided her over to the last step out of the onsen when she reached out to grab his hand, stopping at the step below him. He turned around to see her amused expression. Her hair hung heavily behind her as her eyes twinkled from the reflection of the onsen. They glowed like mystical stones watching him mischievously. He arched his eyebrow as she came to him slowly melding her body to his. Warm kisses were laid along his neck and down his chest. She pulled him down to sit on the top ledge of the onsen so that she was now between his legs kissing him with passion still submerged int the water.. He moved his lips along hers and pulled her closer. Suddenly, he pulled away to look down in shock as she gripped his hard erection in her hand.
"Let me take care of you just this once." She whispered stroking him with her hand. Before he could respond, she lowered herself and kissed the insides of his strong muscular thighs while stroking him desirably. Pre-cum spilt from his mushroom tip as she moved her lubricated hand along him with tenderness. Her kisses went from the inside of his thighs to up his shaft. Her mouth swept over the white cream spilling forth and she slowly took him in her mouth while rolling her tongue around him.
Sesshomaru's head tilted back in ecstasy. Seeing this powerful woman before him with her maroon-colored lips wrapped around his member was nerve shattering. Her warm mouth ran along the veins and girth of him dangerously slow taking him in by inches at a time before rising her head back up. His aura flared in reaction and filled the onsen wildly pushing against the water's surface producing strong waves that lashed at the edges of the onsen and spilling over. The fangs in his mouth elongated with each tug and suckle she made. His fingers ran through her hair and held the base of her skull encouraging her journey to free him of his bodily suffering.
Ororo tasted him and grew immediately fond of him. The sulfur and brine from the water mingled with his essence. He smelt divine and clean to her nose. Organic crème lavished her tongue from his arousal and the nutrients from the onsen. She had to adjust her jaw and slack the muscles in her throat due to his size but she managed. She could tell he would give onto her womb many sons and daughters, and this pleased her greatly. She was not the shy inexperienced girl of her youth. She had learned as part of her education that every asset a woman had was a weapon including her body. She had spent nights upon her ripening learning from the women of the royal harems that served the dignitaries. She learned the ways of capturing men's attentions long enough to do as she pleased without anyone being the wiser. She trained to entertain and to keep the attention of others always on her and further away from her political actions and side dealings. This included pleasing a man using a very extensive and deep arsenal.
Sesshomaru thrust forward, gripping her head with a powerful hold. His need was volcanic having been put off for so long. She moved expertly unlike any demoness he had ever met. Shyness, reserve, and modesty were not in her repertoire. She was truly an empress of power and it poured from everything she did. He felt his balls being suckled and his vision went black as she kissed the space underneath them before returning to where he called her most. His scrotum tightened and so did his balls. She tugged and suckled each one while moving her hand with expertise along his sopping shaft. She pulled against the skin of his cock and rubbed his balls. A low moan came from her throat that sent vibrations through the blood vessels of his groin. Her head bobbed as she swallowed him whole and rose back up to the tip and repeating. Her other hand came up to grip his thighs to ground her to him. She concentrated calling forth a little bit of electric current in her moist hand and sent tiny currents that bounce around his manhood. His clawed hand tightened around her head and he thrusted himself into her mouth with abandon seeing blinding light behind his vision that was taking him towards another plane of existence. He could feel himself harden further and clutch ready to fall off the edge into the abyss.
His aura swirled around him dangerously building in temperament. The water lapped at her skin soaking her hair and moving out of control. He tugged for her to move before he filled her mouth but she wouldn't, choosing to grip his thighs securely with both hands now. His head tossed back and his eyes stared at the cave ceiling above. Her wet hot mouth felt divine against him. Her felt when she pulled him in and applied pressure. Tiny currents rushed from the ridges on his side and then up to his tip to circle back along his balls. He almost shot out of his seat from the action. The currents rushed against the sensitive skin between his balls and anus. Her hot tongue followed and suckled there and back up again. His eyes grew wide feeling his release trigger. Her tongue leaving nothing untouched. A loud growl that echoed over the walls unleashed from him as he thrusted harshly the base of his hips against her lips. She took him all in and sucked hard before he cummed down her throat.
His vision was gone as everything came from him and went into her awaiting open mouth. His feelings and thoughts passed from his mind to rush towards her as she suckled everything he had. His mouth snapped shut wishing to bite into her jugular as he reached his orgasm. Blood tasted in his mouth from the harsh snap of his fangs digging into his gums and lip His aura crashed downward with power nearly pushing her deeper into the water from the force. He held her head in place sternly hearing her own moan sound off. He could feel himself releasing everything he had to give into her orifice with abandon. He twitched inside of her mouth as she moved slowly now to bring him calmly down from his high. His hold loosened and he leaned his head further back as well as his hands to rest his forearms on the stone edge of the onsen. She moaned and he could feel her mouth moving to swallow his semen.
Slowly she pulled away mindful of his sensitivity. She licked her lips and sat down on the lower step as the water pushed rapidly around her still. Visible white electric currents ran along his skin from her powers and slowly vanishing into the rising water that lapped at his dangling legs. She looked up catching his gilded eyes as he caught his breath. She moved closer between his legs and leaned forward rising along his rib cage, catching his lips. His hand came up gently to glide over her cheek affectionately. His chest rose heavily taking her satisfied expression in. Ororo looked deep into his eyes marveling at how close she was to have captured the sun. She moved back and dipped her hands into the water and cleaned him off before also washing her own face quickly. He moved slowly back into the water to rest. His back lay against the rock as he relished in his mind being free of the anguish and stress from before. She kissed him repeatedly along the jaw line before laying her head against his naked chest feeling the blood rush through him on course again.
"Thank you…for everything. No matter what happens, you will always have my favor." She whispered kindly wishing she could do so much more for him.
A strong hand reached to cup her underneath her chin and lift her gaze. She looked to see his golden eyes flash to rubicund orbs shining down at her. She gasped and stayed still unsure of what to make of his expression.
"No matter what happens…you are mine." He growled out with supreme authority that she knew would go unchallenged. His lips crashed upon hers. He moved against her hungrily. His sharp fang pierced her bottom lip but she couldn't find herself to care.
Ororo's heart hammered at his words of claim. He was so resolute in them. And she knew it was true just as she chose him.
Sesshomaru felt along her supple wet skin. She held on kissing him with her heart open and pouring her intense feelings into her kiss. Sesshomaru pulled back feeling calm and relaxed now. Their lips smacked from their departure. He closed his eyes and opened them to focus, switching to their normal golden hues. He pushed himself up now on steady legs and offered her his hand. She took it with a smile. He pulled her tightly into his hold and stood pulling her body out of the water. He led her over to the wooden bench where his cloth sat. He picked it up and attended to her body first drying her off. He moved to dry himself afterwards making sure to get his hair more than his body. He watched her bare body move to gather her garments in her hand. He wiped his now softening dick before tossing the towel away. He reached for Ororo's hand who took it affectionately. He pulled her quickly into his arms and this time he led her back up the pathway to his room. He took in deep breaths while keeping his hands attached to her damp brown skin. They managed to make it to his room that was illuminated from the moon's smile.
Sesshomaru pulled her in front of him and kissed her of all the air she held in her lungs. Her clothes dropped to the floor and her hands came up to tangle in his wet hair. He pressed his weight onto her body and guided her backwards until her back legs hit the side of his bed. She fell gracefully onto her back with him lying on top of hers. He caught his weight on his hands to the side of her shoulders. He braced himself above her to stare into deep blue oceans as she took him in with a glorious smile. He lowered himself to her side watching her turn towards him and nestle down on the soft bedding.
Ororo felt the soft fabric of his bed and sighed blissfully running her hands through his hair gently untangling it with her fingers. It was more luxurious than she could have guessed. "Your bed is indeed efficient." She humored recalling the previous debate they had long before when she first lay in his room.
"Hn."He responded before leaning up and pulling down the cool sheets to rest over them. His pants fell on the floor near her clothes going forgotten. The moon shined upon her and for once it was him that asked if the moon favored the queen of the sun kingdom. He reached for her waist pulling her closely to his front. He pulled his mokomoko to rest above their heads and out of the way. His body relaxed into the cushion, and he closed his eyes briefly enjoying her fingers upon his tender scalp.
"Sleep. The world and I will be there for you in the morning." She sagely advised rubbing his now smooth stripes along his left cheek. Ororo hoped he took heed to her words. Her eyes took in his relaxed features. Gone was the cold dark expression that was his mask. She watched him lift her hand and kiss her palm. She never wanted to see him in such an enraged state again. Her mind ran over things she needed to do and rituals she should perform to honor the Gods and ask for blessings to be bestowed onto this Inu King. She vowed she would properly pray on his behalf for peace to claim his mind and his being to be blessed to endure whatever trials may come about. She wished her high priestesses were here to perform their rituals. She had a feeling that they would need every ounce of power and favor they could muster.
Ororo moaned feeling something on the edge of her perception.
Her body was hot and sweat clung to her as she raced through the great halls of her palace in Cairo. The vision from before had followed her into her dreams once again. Columns crumbled and sand poured from the ceiling. Fires broke out in various places and fell from the heavens onto her kingdom. She watched the black shadow demons roam her lands and consume everything in their path. They tainted others that immediately turned and struck their neighbor in blood lust. Her people were crying and screaming for reprieve. Death hung heavily in the air and blood spilt along the limestone. Temples and statues fell around her as tears fell from her eyes in confusion and heartbreak.
"I don't understand! I did everything!" She yelled watching it all come to pass. She looked to her side to see her sister Asa holding her son protectively and running to her side. Ororo gripped her by the shoulders nearly sobbing. "Why didn't you tell me!" Ororo cried out. Asa cried and muttered apologies while cradling her child's head.
"Talk to me!" Ororo yelled out angrily at her sister. The baby in her arms had grown oddly silent. Alarmingly so. Ororo reached out and touched the babe to feel the child cold in her hands.
Asa shook her head and tried to back away but Ororo held her firm. "Where is your husband!" She yelled out when suddenly there was a loud crackle of pink light in the sky. Ororo whipped her head towards it in confusion before looking back to see Kagome in the space where Asa once was. Gone was the babe in her hands. Kagome's finger lifted and pointed at the swirling dark sky that was sprouting strange demons rapidly. Ororo let her go and backed away to look around for her sister.
"Asa!" She yelled no longer focused on the demons hurling her way. She felt a powerful aura explode in the air and she knew as always Sesshomaru had arrived with lethal claws out ready to gut anything in his path. Ororo looked around frantically for her sister or for anyone of her family but saw no one. Smoke had risen causing her to cough roughly. "Asa!" she yelled running through the crumbling halls while keeping Sesshomaru's approaching body in her sights.
This dream was different. She was no longer caught up in the sight of Sesshomaru's attack. But on the lack of support from her companions in Egypt. Maybe this is what the vision was showing her. Starting with her sister Asa and her lack of a husband. That her sister had abandoned her. Her sister had run coward and this angered her. And what became of the child in her arms. "Why Asa! Why have you forsaken Egypt! What have you forsaken me!" She ran to the edge of her palace and stopped. Kagome appeared back at her side. She walked up to Kagome still standing tall with truth gleaming in her pinked shining eyes. Her miko robes blew wildly around her and her skin was dirtied from the chaos. But she stood strong and bold. Ororo ran up to her and wiped her eyes with her arms to free her lids from tears.
"What am I supposed to do, Kagome!" She asked steeling her resolve while gripping the woman's hands into her own. "Speak sister that is not of my flesh but in spirit! Tell me what to do!"
Kagome slowly turned her head and pointed her finger towards her heart. "Knowledge is power." She repeated just as before pointing back in the direction towards the sky.
Ororo's hands moved to grip her by her shoulders. "What?!" She asked frantically. "I killed the monk myself! His ashes lay in the dirt." Kagome simply pointed beyond her body. High pitch screams and children crying echoed in her mind. Panic arose in her chest and she cried holding onto Kagome for dear life. "I can't have failed!" She screamed loudly over the noise. The kohl from around her eyes dripped down her face now from the moisture of sweat and tears. "I'm listening, Kagome! Show me what I missed."
Suddenly the ground shook. Pyramids, temples, monuments, and the like all turned to soil that fell onto the new terrain. Her kingdom had vanished to be replaced by that of Sesshomaru's. The green earth shifted from sandy masses to a vast and forested valley. Inuyasha's village could be seen at a distance sitting quietly among the chaos. Kagome still stood unmoving and pointing outwards. Sesshomaru was approaching quickly with red blinding fury in his eyes. Inuyasha as always was on his heels. Ororo took a calm breath asking for the ability to see what needed to be seen.
Ororo looked to the sky reading the signs of the constellations noting the direction she was standing was centered. The planets and stars aligned forming the constellation belonging to Isis. The wind blew to her right slightly pushing her forward. She followed Kagome's finger and turned her body to see what she was pointing at. She took note that the demons rushed from just one side of the land towards her. Ororo looked at the sky again and noted it was coming from the south. Her eyes widened at the realization before she turned to Kagome.
"The Southern King. Why is he doing this, Priestess Kagome!?" She asked but Kagome simply stood still and pointed this time towards the dark night sky above them. The stars above her aligned like before. A single pink star above hung in the air shining brightly amongst the others. It was strange for she never saw a star shine like that. So bright in the purist shade of pink. The roar of demons was getting thunderous. She looked carefully noting Inuyasha was behind Sesshomaru but his claws weren't stretched outward into an attack. Fear spread across the hanyou's face. His demonic nature was pulled to the forefront of his being. Ororo squinted to get a good look at his body language. He looked as if he was trying to reach them but was trailing behind the demon horde. The whole horde of demons and black shadows looked to be aimed at Kagome's brightly glowing body. Suddenly, Kagome collapsed at her side and fell onto the grass beside her.
"Kagome!" Ororo called breathlessly rushing to her aid. As she touched her, Kagome's body turned into pink dust and vanished. Her heart clenched and was breaking by the second. Her fingers ran through the grass desperately as if she could pull Kagome up from the soil. Taking a calm breath, she stood up slowly. She watched as the shadows and demons consumed everything around her from the tall trees to the mountainous cliffs that covered Inuyasha's village. The village was in harm's way and she knew it would be a matter of seconds before it too fell.
Seeing Sesshomaru advance towards her, broke her heart. She turned towards him with tears in her eyes that were begging to slide down her face. The overwhelming sense of dread and denial filled her to see her fears played out over again. It hurt even more to see her newest fear staring at her in the face. She didn't want to hurt Sesshomaru. She didn't want to fight him. Sesshomaru's eyes were red and she once again flew up into the sky praying to every God she knew to save him. This time she simply hovered in the air watching as the demon she loved prepared to deal onto her a deathly blow. Shakenly, she raised her hand upwards towards the sky and called forth powerful storms of the skies. Her hands lit up in a bright blue electric rage that heated her skin. With a battle cry, she pushed her hand out towards Sesshomaru. With one final blink she memorized the scene before she felt the pain that came afterwards.
"Sesshomaru!"
Ororo sat up in a heated jumbled mess. Her legs were kicking against the covers and her hands came up to grip the sides of her mind. Her white fluffy hair was wild around her. She moved and found herself immobile and crying. The sound of howling wings and stormy rains hitting the roof echoed in the large room. She looked to see Sesshomaru holding her to his naked body tightly. His eyes were red and she opened her mouth to speak but words didn't come forth. His aura brushed against her and she buried her face into his chest. "I can't!" She cried into his chest and sobbed.
Sesshomaru simply held her to him feeling angry and unsure of how to fix the problem. He had felt her aura in the night pulse with urgency. He sat up just in time to see her toss and turn violently. She spoke about her sister and begged to know about an enemy that he saw for himself was dead. He reached out to grab her when his name came screeching out of her mouth in high decibels that had his ears burning. He pulled her closer and nuzzled his nose in her neck to get her to calm. Her eyes were white and bolts of power flashed like a storm was brewing. Electric currents bounced in the room and the wind howled outside.
"I know!" She whispered frantically trying to call forth a calming breath. "I know now who's doing this… The attacks! The manipulation." She ranted pushing her hair out of her face trying to stop the tears from falling. She reached out to touch his face in a panic. "We must get to Kagome and your brother! They're in danger!"
"From whom!" He snarled grabbing her by her shoulders to steady her. The idea that pack was suffering made his irate. His fears having now become reality.
"Lord Tanaka! The Southern King! He's the one controlling all of this! We need to look at the maps. The maps aren't showing him attacking human villages, he's conquering land!" She yelled frantically. "And he's after Kagome! She has something pink."
Sesshomaru tilted his head to the side with a snarl. His mind conjuring only one thing on her person that she could be speaking of. "Impossible! The jewel is gone." He grumbled.
"It looked like a star or jewel or a diamond!" She yelled out before a loud howl interrupted her. "I believe there is an attempt to have it in some way! And with it will come devastation for us both!" Ororo looked to him and quickly fumbled to get out of the bed. She stood still for a moment as a cold chilling feel washed over her. The faint call of a spirtual power and demonic howl called to them as they stared at one another for a quiet second.
Ororo saw her dress and she quickly threw it on over her body. Sesshomaru was fast in dressing and grabbing his weapons. He chose to leap out off the balcony into the night. Ororo was hot on his heels cursing while gaining control over her emotions. Sesshomaru's instincts were at the forefront. She wondered if he too had foresight, but she pushed that to the back of her mind for later thought. She stopped herself as guards were passing her. She called out to them hurriedly. "Watch Rin! Get Ah-Un and bring the dragon to her. Nothing else is to get to her!" She ordered promising lethal repercussions. The demons nodded and changed course rushing back towards the main building.
Her heart hardened as she called forth her two weapons in her hands. She knew inviting the dragon into the den would raise eyebrows. But she learned from the first time. She wanted Rin with all the protection they had to offer. And Ah-Un was loyal and a very smart creature that would serve well. Her feet rushed along the cold grass under the moonlight among others going towards the aura causing trouble. Lightening flashed in the sky and boomed loudly. Dark clouds swirled above them and stretched throughout the Western city. Sesshomaru's men stood with weapons out and powerful demonic auras flaring ready to war. Men stood holding weapons at the ready securing everything turning the castle into a formidable fortress. These men were stronger now and she slightly pitied the fool that would dare choose to rumble on the Lord's territory. Men formed lines blocking her view of what was happening. She moved forward and like water running against a rock in a creek they parted for her to walk by. Sesshomaru could be seen along with his General at the front. Both their faces were mutated resembling animals with long snouts. She reached the front of the stone steps leading towards the main building and stumbled to a stop at the sight.
"No." she whispered dropping her weapons on the stone platform. "We just left you. H-How?.."
Inuyasha was bleeding and bloodied holding onto his mate's subconscious body. His eyes were red and the jagged marks on his cheeks spoke of his turmoil. His face too was contorted matching his older brother. His aura was livid and swirled around his ready to suffocate and kill all who crossed him. His claws were bloodied and dripped of gore and blood. His sword was at his side, the hilt stained with fresh blood. The atmosphere communicated his grief and concern for his mate above his ravenous mood for retribution. Ororo looked at Kagome lying limp in his bloody arms. Cuts and scrapes marred her once flawless creamy pale skin. The dark blood stains from Inuyasha's red shirt had soaked into her white chemise. Dirt covered her skin but she didn't see any major wounds, but she had to be sure there wasn't any internal bleeding anywhere. Kagome's spiritual energy pulsed around her body protectively casting a subtle pink glow. Ororo shook her head and ran forward pushing weapons to the side and out of her way knowing it was angering the hanyou further. She slowly walked over to Inuyasha careful to not make any sudden moves to earn his ire. She reached her hand out watching his lip turn back into a snarl snapping fang at her.
Sesshomaru's loud roar boomed and Inuyasha whipped his head at him with a growl of his own. His men moved back out of the way before the sound of the General's voice called them all to attention. Sesshomaru yelled an order somehow having the state of mind to remain rational and give command despite his demonic state. Immediately, soldiers rushed all over and prepared themselves for battle. Ororo looked between the two Inus watching them communicate before she tried again to approach Kagome. Suddenly, she was stopped and pulled to the side. Ororo angrily looked up to see Sesshomaru hold her by her left upper arm.
"What-" She nearly yelled until she stilled feeling his long tongue rub against the column of her neck. She shuddered from the feeling before she was let go and pushed forward.
Ororo held the side of her neck where he licked her. Lightening crackled from her fury and thundered above lighting the sky in blue and white flashes. She didn't know what the hell was going on but this wasn't the time for THAT…whatever THAT was. She turned her head to see Inuyasha grumble something to Sesshomaru before looking to Ororo. He sniffed her scent before looking down at his mate with concern. Understanding resonated with Ororo as she realized Sesshomaru was marking her safe to be present. It was an act of trust. Her mark on the side of her neck was grey like before making her very apprehensive.
"Prince Inuyasha, please let me help heal her and see what's wrong." She stated calmly moving closer as she tried again to reach for the miko. This time Inuaysha allowed her to get close and she nodded to him. "I helped heal you both once. You think I can do it again. That's why you came to me right." She logically spoke trying to reason with whatever rational cell in his brain was left to negotiate with. She watched him simply nod but hold Kagome securely to his body. Ororo came face to face with him and his nose came forward and sniffed along her throat where Sesshomaru had licked before. Ororo stilled again not use to having so others so close and personal in her space. A rumble came from Sesshomaru followed by a snarl. Sesshomaru's aura stretched and pressed heavily down onto her body like a blanket.
Inuyasha pulled away glaring at his brother and baring fang. His attention then went to Ororo and he slowly loosened his hold on Kagome. He nodded his head in agreement. Ororo reached out and gently pulled Kagome in her arms. She looked at the blood along Kagome's body and found the source coming from Inuyasha's side. The clothing was ripped and the edges were stuck to broken flesh and muscle. Already she could see his skin stitching together to heal himself. Inuyasha placed Kagome fully into her arms slowly with an unsure gaze. Her hands glowed white as she scanned Kagome's body and furrowed her eyebrows in contemplation.
"Do not fret. I will not fail in healing her." Ororo promised as she looked over Kagome's body again. Something in the high priestess's body was wrong. She checked the mating mark and saw nothing unusual there. But her senses were flaring that something was wrong here. She knew she healed Kagome thoroughly the first time. So what was this? Was that a trap that she walked? She wished she was in the company of her priestesses back in Egypt. Their powers and visions would be excellent at the moment allowing them to see all. But she couldn't possibly do that as their lives were dedicated to that of Egypt. Except…
Except for one.
Her mind went over the consequences of performing the act. Her sister would be enraged that one of her most powerful assets would be missing. She would send another letter later explaining the situation that is if her sister was even reading them. Anger filled her remembering her vision and Asa's reactions. Then there would be the fallout to happen. But, she needed help and in war, this one was excellent at psychological and spiritual warfare. She needed to get to her bag and prepare the ritual. But first she needed to make sure Kagome stable and was not in immediate danger.
Powerful auras clashed around her until one swelled above the rest. She looked to Sesshomaru and gasped. Sesshomaru's features had changed tremendously along with his General. He looked animalistic with his teeth bared and his eyes glowing brightly. His aura spoke of death to come. The wind swirled around his feet and soil kicked up until his body was covered in a tornado of blinding light and power. The trees blew wildly in the wind. She blocked her eyes with her hand before removing it to see a giant white dog that nearly took up the whole palace grounds glaring at her in the darkness. His power was overwhelming, and she would be a lie to say she wasn't intimidated. She swallowed thickly watching his lower his head to look at her. To his side General Kenji too had transformed into a smaller but formidable black and white Inu. He barked loudly and a few other demons transformed and raced away from the castle grounds. Inu Clansmen howled for their grievances and demanded retribution in their snarls. Inuyasha jumped at his brother's side and flexed his claws dangerously. His aura swirled in equal prowess to the other full-blooded demons. The sounds of joints and tendons popping were heard as he cracked his bloodied knuckles. The sword at his side pulsed sending waves in the air that were magnetic as if communicating its own rage at seeing the miko injured.
"You do what you must tonight. I will stay here until the sun rises to see to Kagome's health. In the morning I will unleash the Cursed Army upon this land and strike down all those that had a hand in this." She promised before turning to go inside holding Kagome tightly to her. "Worry not Inuyasha. Your mate will be fine in my care. Go do what you feel must be done."
Tears fell from her eyes as she looked down at Kagome's tired and barely breathing form. Sesshomaru's roar of vengeance shook the grounds and the walls of the palace. His heavy footsteps were felt echoing the rage she felt in her own heart. War strategies and plans came to her mind immediately as a few advisors came to stand against the wall waiting for her words. She needed to get to her bag and perform the summoning ritual to bring forth her friend and powerful devoted priestess of Isis. She promised she wouldn't call upon her to selfishly remove her from her home. But she needed her magic and she needed her wisdom. Her eyes turned white as she chanted the opening stanza to the spell she would perform. Egyptian hieroglyphics lit up in blue and gold light along her body. The ankh lit up and the Eye of Horus flashed brightly against her skin. Her white eyes shined down upon the miko as she walked briskly to the main house. Grass, flower petals, and leaves blew around her. The storm above hovered ready to plot with its mistress. Ororo promised in that moment that whoever was involved would rue the day because come morning time, they would get a taste of Ra's fury.
"With all the power of Ra, I the Great Pharaoh of Egypt and Daughter of the Sun God begin the summons and call forth that which has been brought to this earth to protect your kingdom. I begin this chant to call forth high priestess from the Halls of Nut. I summon Iset to serve her Empress and the will of Egypt."
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