Sleeping Miko by Sorrows Amaranth

Losing Grip

AN:

Words in bold italics is the beast talking. Italics are things going on in the characters head.

Chapter 1: Losing Grip

It was sunset when a flash of blue light from the bone eaters well alerted Shippo and Inuyasha to the return of Kagome.

"Oh boy! Mommy's back!" Shippo jumped down and was caught by Kagome. "Did you bring me anything mama?"

"Sure I did. Just let me get out of here first." As she climbed out Inuyasha jumped out of the tree he was in.

"What took you?" Always with the attitude.

"Couldn't you have been a little nicer? Maybe a 'hi' or 'how are you?' would be a good start." Inuyasha just grunted.

"Fine no manners no ramen." His will started to crumble as she handed Shippo his cookies.

"But..." He started to whine.

"Nope." She had her back to him and was on her way to the village to meet the others. Inuyasha followed slowly behind her. When they got there Kikyo was already on her way out. With one look at Inuyasha she mounted her horse and was off. In his rush to follow her, Inuyasha stepped on Shippo.

"Wah! Mommy!" Shippo jumped on Kagome and burst into tears.

"Osawri!" Inuyasha plummeted to the ground.

"Why you!" He shouted around a mouth full of dirt. I only wanted to know what the hell she was doing here. Jeez! I got over her, why can't Kagome.

"Can it!" The look Kagome gave him made him flinch. They sat in silence.

(AN: Start Losing Grip By: Avril Lavinge)

Always running after the dead girl. Only wants me around as a jewel detector. I used to think he liked me, but it was only because I was the closest thing he had.

There was a breeze as Kirara came in and Inuyasha's ears twitched. Inuyasha come to me. He took off running without a second thought under the simple spell she casted.

Not this time. Kagome masked her scent and went after him. She had no idea what was going on but something told her to follow him. He was pretty fast but he finally stopped before she lost track of him. She stopped just before the clearing. She peaked through a bush and almost ran away screaming.

There they were Inuyasha and Kikyo together. Kikyo was beckoning to him with one hand while the other was down between her legs. Inuyasha was walking towards her like an obedient puppy.

"So I see you've come copy cat." I puppet of Kikyo snuck up behind her. "You know he never loved you. It was me he wanted. Now face the truth." Kagome tried to run, to scream, but just like the last time she was bound. Only this time she couldn't even close her eyes. She watched as Inuyasha kissed the dirt bag. She kept struggling and screaming, but it wasn't until she saw him start to strip that could move. At that point she summoned up her power and started to glow. The burst of power broke Kikyo's spell.

She took off running tears streaming down her face. The lyrics of a song popped into her head.

Why should I care?

Cuz you weren't there when I was scared I was so alone

You, you need to listen I'm starting to trip,

I'm losing my grip and I'm in this thing alone

Finally she collapsed just outside the village. She snapped. She started whispering the song. She stayed there until morning. Shippo found her.

"Mommy." Shippo shook her shoulder. Kagome was still in a daze. "Mommy, what happened?"

"It's nothing Shippo." Her voice sounded dead slowly she got up and went to the tachi. Soon as she went inside, Miroku sighed. That Inuyasha.The others knew something was wrong but they didn't know the extent off the damage.

"Hey Kagome1 Let's go bathe in the springs," Sango chirped. Wow. She looks down. Maybe some girl time will cheer her up.

"You go ahead Sango. I'm gonna take a walk for a few hours," Kagome mumbled. She took her weapons with her.

"I'll go with you," Sango tried again. She really shouldn't be left alone.

"No!" Her voice finally had life in it, though it was not the one they were hoping for. It was colder than ice. She left them stunned. She made her way into the forest hoping to avoid Inuyasha. That hope was smashed.

"Where are you going?" He seemed genuinely confused and he was. He woke this morning to find himself nude in the forest. He smelled of grave yard soil. The last thing he remembered was sitting in the hut.

"None of your business. Go have fun with your little clay doll. I've had it with you. I tried but it's pointless. I've dealt with your shit and I'm not having anymore of it," Kagome screeched. I despise you. I don't ever want to hear from you again. "And you know what else?" He stared at he terrified. Oh no here it comes.

"Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit!" She didn't stop until the hole in the ground was so deep he was only a blur of white and red. She stalked off leaving him out cold. She stopped for breakfast when a bird of paradise demon attacked her.

"I must have the sacred jewel," the two headed demon squawked. I swooped down and took a swipe at her head. Kagome ducked and pulled out her bow and arrows.

"Oh yeah! Try and get it you two headed freak." She shot an arrow but the bird swerved out of it's dive. It went at her from behind this time. It managed to slice into her left shoulder. She cried out and released her arrow. The arrow went straight through the center of the beast obliterating it. She collapsed and passed out but not before seeing the Taiyoukai of the west bent over her.

"Sesshomaru," his name slipped pass her lips before she was swallowed by darkness.

He had been there for all of it. He had seen her return yesterday as she had done countless times with him watching her. He couldn't help himself. Even his in youkai was intrigued by her.

Why am I drawn to her like this? He pondered it constantly.

She calls to us. His beast growled.

No my baka brother is there. Besides, what would we want with a human?

I know not. The beast growled yet again. She moves. He followed her as she tracked his hanyou bastard of a half brother through Inuyasha Forest. He smelled the dead miko when that unusual breeze hit his brother, but that didn't prepare him for what he saw. He wanted to puke, but held it in.

He was glad that the miko ran away. That is until he smelled salt. He looked at her. Though it was almost pitch black with clouds blocking the moon, he being a powerful taiyoukai could see perfectly. There she was tears running down her face.

Damn you Inuyasha. The beast was raging. Sesshomaru was losing it. He couldn't let the beast loose. There was no telling what would happen. He fought the urge to go and comfort her. Slowly he watched as night turned into day and she did not sleep. The song that she sang from her broken heart haunted him. He could feel Jaken and Rin searching for him. He sighed and left hoping she'd be all right, He found Jaken running and Ahun not far behind him.

"Master! Master! It is Naraku. He sent a demon in your direction. The demon is a spell caster disguised as a bird of paradise milord," Jaken rambled. Hmm, he meant to cast a spell on me. He thought back to Kagome. Maybe he already has.

"Jaken take Rin back to the palace," Jaken bowed and they were off. He could hear her shouting incantations. So the baka returns. He masked his sent and went to her. As he passed he saw the hanyou in a deep whole. It was probably deeper than the bone eaters well.

She's strong. Came the beast. Then they smelled her blood. They got there in time to see her destroy the demon Jaken spoke of. She collapsed and he went a stood over her without a second thought. His name slipped past her lips before she passed out.

He took in the sight of her. Her midnight black hair splayed about her head with blue and purple glares in the sunlight. Her skin was pale but had a sun kissed glow from her travels. She had delectable (AN: Now she sounds like food) yet they were toned. Small waist, broad hips, a chest not too small or too big. Her legs were long. He backed away a little for a full view. She looked to be of average height.

She's beautiful. The scent of her blood sent the beast into a frenzie.

I must have it. I need it.

I must make sure that she is alright. As he checked her out, he was relieved to find that she was only asleep. Soon the call of her blood was too much for him. He picked her up. He sniffed her taking in her scent. She smelled of coconut and vanilla. He bent down and nuzzled her wound. He was getting high off of her. If he wasn't careful he'd become addicted. He licked her. It was ment to be only a taste, but he kept licking. As he continued to lick the wound healed. Slowly he came back to his senses as the blood lessened.

What am I doing? He could feel the kit and taijiya coming. He looked at the girl in his arm. The shirt she'd worn was torn further exposing her.

She's so... He couldn't find the words for it, for her.

Mine, the beast declared her.

"Kagome!" The kits voice made her stir. "Where are you?" Slowly the onna opened her eyes, but they slipped shut again.

"Shippo?" Her voice was weak. He was torn.

I should leave her. He sighed brushing her bangs from her face.

No! Bring her with us. The beast roared. A ruffling in the bushes told him it was time to go. He jumped into a tree watching as the young miko was discovered.

"Mama!" The kit jumped into her arms.

"What happened?" The taijiya helped her up.

"I can't remember." She looked down at herself. Her shirt was shredded. She had dried blood and mud all over. "I should get cleaned up."

"Want some company?" Sango was cautious as she handed Kagome her pack.

"Sure," she smiled at her sister. "Shippo go to Miroku. Someone should keep an eye on the lecher."

"Okay Mama!" Everyone was glad to see her return to normal. Sesshomaru sighed as he watched her leave.

I must stop this. His beast growled in disapproval.