CHAPTER 1 What The Hell!
Sesshoumaru sighed as he sat in front of the old Inu-demon, this was
the last place he wanted to be. The old fortune teller was well known
and every Inu No Tashio had seen him about their future mates.
Sesshoumaru frowned as the old dog started to chant. He had no desire
to find a mate yet, but Kaze's words echoed in his ear. Sesshoumaru's
frown deepened as he recalled the conversation he had had with his
captain. Saying he was unable to 'get up' was one thing, but to call
him gay was another. To add insult to injury he had joked about him
being a virgin. He grinned, no, he was nowhere near being a virgin.
Shaking his head he glanced at the Inu-demon, the demon's arms were now
flying around him wildly like he was trying to fly. Sesshoumaru stared
blankly at him, his eyes gleamed briefly in humour but quickly turned
cold, his father's training reminding him he must always be unreadable.
Father. One person he did not grieve for. His death was welcomed with
open arms. Sesshoumaru's lips thinned into a grim line, the man was
taking to long. His head was now bowed, his breath even and calm. His
long grey hair fell around his shoulders like a barrier, shielding him
from the world. A thin layer of sweat had coated his pale skin making
it shine in the morning sun.
"Old man Tenga, are you done? This Sesshoumaru has little patience and
you are wearing it thin." His voice was calm as he spoke but it sent
shivers down the fortune teller's spine none the less.
"Can ye be not patient for a time young pup?" He looked Sesshoumaru in
the eye. Sesshoumaru growled, the sound unnatural coming from his human
looking form. Tenga gulped and bowed his head again not wanting to be a
test subject for his lord's newly regenerated arm.
"My Lord forgive this lowly dog for the awful rudeness." Tenga bowed
low to the ground moving his head so his neck was exposed. Sesshoumaru
snorted as he folded his arms across his chest. He had no desire to
show this dog dominance.
"I forgive you. Now tell me what you saw." Standing Tenga dusted his
knees keeping his head bent and his eyes down cast.
"My Lord ye will sire powerful pups in ye likeness. They will be a
force so powerful that all demons in ye lands will submit. But of
course they will be mere shadows of the power you have, my Lord
Sesshoumaru." Tenga smiled; "And ye mate will be mighty powerful and
beautiful" Sesshoumaru frowned in thought, maybe not frowned but merely
a twitch of his eyebrows, this was good news. The idea of his pups
being strong almost made the trip to the out-skirts of Inuyasha's
forest worth while. Almost. His future mate didn't sound to bad
either. Powerful. Beautiful. Yes that was acceptable Sesshoumaru was
almost warming to the idea of having a female by his side. But
something nagged at the back of his mind. It sounded all to good to be
true.
"What type of demon is my mate? It may help my search for her."
Sesshoumaru's eyes narrowed as the familiar sent of fear reached his
nose. What was he hiding?
"Well, ye mate is not demon my Lord" At Sesshoumaru's puzzled look
Tenga stepped back before continuing. "She is human my Lord. A Miko in
fact, and ye have all ready met her on
many occasions." Tenga bowed swiftly then fled into the forest as a
blood chilling howl tore through Sesshoumaru's throat. HUMAN! How can
that be! He snarled as he paced back an forth. The idea was completely
stupid. Sesshoumaru sighed as he rubbed his hand across his face. He
may hate the idea of a human mate, a miko no less, but like all people
of his clan knew; whatever Tenga foretold always came true. Sesshoumaru
knew better than others not to screw with fate. Sesshoumaru closed his
eyes as he thought of all the mikos he had met, and let live. The list
was short containing only one name, his half-brother's wench. Figures.
Gracefully he transformed into his true form, lifting his white muzzle
up to sniff the air. His lips drew back into smile or a snarl as her
sent reached him. Taking to the sky he flew for the centre of the
forest, not caring that his brother's scent and three others were also
there. As he drew closer his stomach constricted and an alien feeling
coursed through his veins. His inner demon was howling in joy as her
scent got stronger.
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Kagome grunted as she tried to lift her over sized, yellow bag over the
rim of the bone-eaters well. After saying good-bye to her mother Kagome
had looked forward to going back to Inuyasha and the others, now she
wished she had stayed, or at least left her bag. She grinned as the bag
fell over the rim and landed with a thud. Before Kagome could follow, a
clawed hand roughly grabbed her wrist and lifted her out of the well.
With an 'eep' she found herself staring at two golden eyes.
"Where the hell have you been. You said sunrise and it's already noon!
Your late!" Inuyasha shook her to make his point. Sighing Kagome looked
at the ground to find she was dangling a foot above it. He's been here
the whole time! He could have at least helped with my bag! Snapping her
head up Kagome glared at him.
"We have shards too gather! A demon to kill!" Kagome winced as Inuyasha's spit landed on her face.
"Inuyasha, put me down now. So what I was late! I had things to do!" When Inuyasha merely glared at her as well. Kagome sucked in a breath and kick him in the nuts. Inuyasha's eyes grew wide as he let go of Kagome. With a strangled grunt he fell to the ground shaking. Smiling
at him Kagome dusted off her jeans and walked to her bag. She was happy
that she had graduated and no longer had to wear her skirt, jeans were
much better to fight. It had been four years since she had fallen into
the well. Kagome sighed, she would be twenty in three days. With the
killing of Naruku only a month ago everything seemed perfect. Sango and
Miroku were now planning their wedding. Kagome's smile grew, only one
week and they would be married, yes everything was perfect. Picking up
her bag Kagome turned back to Inuyasha as he was standing up on shaking
legs. Kagome merely smiled as he sent her a
death glare. When he spoke his voice was high,
"You, you bitch! That hurt!"
"Oh poor Inuyasha what cha' want me to do, kiss it better?" Growling Inuyasha walked Forward, pointing a clawed finger at her.
"Kagome! We need to get the shards! Now!" Sighing Kagome rubbed her temples, a throbbing ache had started.
"Inuyasha, the only shards left belong to Kouga since Kohaku died.
There is no rush. Unless you want to see Kouga?" Kagome grinned
knowingly, an evil glint in her eyes. Jumping back Inuyasha huffed and
crossed his arms. Turning to walk to Kaeda's hut Inuyasha mumbled
incoherently. Kagome smirked,
"What was that Inuyasha? I didn't hear you, can you speak up?" Growling Inuyasha turned to face Kagome, his face mere inches away.
"I said that your nothing but an impossible bitch!" Frowning Kagome puffed out her cheeks and kicked Inuyasha in the nuts.
"Not again you bitch!" Groaning he fell to the ground, grunting as he made impact.
"Stop calling me a bitch! Even if it is an endearment in Inu language, you were raised with humans so I know..." Both Kagome and Inuyasha
covered their ears as a shrill howl tour through the forest. Glancing
around as the sound ended, Kagome could find nothing wrong.
Barking in anger Inuyasha jumped to his feet turning around franticly
searching the sky.
"Umm? Inuyasha?" Kagome frowned in confusion as he withdrew
Tetsusaiga, soon she felt something. Her facial expression soon became
one of understanding as she too sensed a demon's aura. Not just any
demon ether. Sesshoumaru. Not another fight! Suddenly Kagome was being
dragged very fast towards Kaeda's village. Following the arm to a
shoulder then to the face Kagome gaped at what she saw. Inuyasha was
sweating and fear was clearly shown
on his face.
"Wha..? Inuyasha are you okay?" Inuyasha didn't answer as he glanced at her but sighed in relief as the village came into sight. Miroku and
Sango were out side the hut as they saw the friends approaching. Upon
seeing their faces and Inuyasha hurried pace they rushed towards them.
"Inuyasha my friend what is the matter?" Before Inuyasha could reply
to Miroku's Sesshoumaru burst from the forest his giant form making the
ground faintly shake. Both Miroku and Sango got into a fighting
stance, Miroku with his staff and Sango her Hirakotsu. Growling Kirara
transformed in a ball of fire. Inuyasha was already growling and
spitting at Sesshoumaru as he came to a stop in front of them.
"Kagome! Here take your bows!" Shippou came running, her bow and quiver of arrows in hand. Gratefully taking the bow and arrows Kagome passed a
thought as to how much Shippou had grown. He no longer was short but
had grown two feet and now stood to her waist in height. As she turned
to face Sesshoumaru Kagome notched her bow ready to fire... Inuyasha
continued to growl as the three of them exchanged glances. Sesshoumaru
maybe in his dog form but he was just staring at them. Correction. At
her. Every since he had emerged from the trees her scent and the sight
of her had made Sesshoumaru tremble in anticipation. For what he did
not known. Maybe seeing that old dog wasn't such a bad idea. Closing
his eyes Sesshoumaru turned back into his human form. Opening his eyes
Sesshoumaru stepped forward.
"Miko, I Sesshoumaru have come for you. I have come to take you as my
mate." The whole group stood in shock silence.
"What the hell you bastard! What kind of sick joke are you playing at you dip-shit?!" Inuyasha roared. His face was turning redder by the
second.
"My Inuyasha what creative language you have. And this is no joke. I have consulted Tenga, and that is all you need to now deserter." With a
smirk Sesshoumaru turned his icy glare to Kagome. Everyone was to
stunned to speak. Their minds reeling with questions. Sesshoumaru
started to walk forward but stopped when Inuyasha held up Tetsusaiga,
he simply smiled and held out his hand.
"Come miko, you will be treated well. You live in my palace in the west, have many servants, human or demon, and you will help me to sire
many pups. Don't worry the experience will be quite... pleasurable for
you." Suddenly the ground became very interesting as Kagome's face
became red. Inuyasha had heard enough. Lifting Tetsusaiga he growled
low at Sesshoumaru.
"You fucking bastard how dare you say that! She not yours you bastard!"
"She is not your ether deserter. But soon she will be mine."
"As if the wench would never want you!"
"Hay! Don't talk about Mama Kagome like that!" Shippou quickly ducked
behind Kirara as Sesshoumaru glared at him. That did it how dare they
talk about her like that! As if she were an object! Lifting her bow
Kagome fired, hitting Sesshoumaru right in the sternum. Grunting
as the pure energy ate at his body Sesshoumaru quickly pulled it out
before it devoured him.
"Both of you are nothing but bastards!" Yelled Kagome. Staring at her Sesshoumaru turned.
"I'll return at a later date then miko." As if he were never there he vanished.
"Inuyasha!" Turning his groin came into contact with Kagome's shoe.
"Ha! Your getting weak!" Glaring at him Kagome took in a breath,
"Inuyasha SIT!" Walking away Sango Miroku, Shippou and Kirara followed.
"Come Inuyasha, we need to discuss Sesshoumaru's strange behaviour." Sango's words simply fell on deaf ears.
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That did not go well. He needed a plan. Oh well. Next time will go better. Sesshoumaru was sure.