Frozen by Dreamer

Ice

Hello, here is a new story that I thought about after watching 'Rise of the Guardians' like a thousand times.

I wanna take time to thank NorthPeach for beta reading this for me, she was wonderful :-)

I don't own Inuyasha.

Chapter 1

The intensity of the silence that descended onto the field was unmatchable at any level. Everyone simply stood there, gazing at the spot where the evil that had ruled their lives for the past year had died on , as if afraid that a single word spoken from their mouths would prove the death of Naraku as just an illusion.

It was unbelievable that those gathered could feel this relieved and yet so scared simultaneously. Even nature seemed to have paused; a sound could not be heard, not from the wind blowing through the leaves, nor from the trees, and the creatures of the forest froze as if waiting in anticipation .

The silence was broken by the sound of bare feet moving against the fresh grass and pebbles on the ground. Following those legs was a young hanyo known as Inuyasha. He walked slowly, moving towards a dark haired beauty, who was leaning on a bow for support.

"Kagome, we did it," he whispered as he reached his hands out and brought her into a tight embrace.

"I know, I'm so happy," she whispered back smiling back at him, but as soon as they separated, her smile turned flat as she looked down at the complete Shikon No Tama.

"It's time to make the wish," Kagome spoke while looking at the familiar faces of her comrades; Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango, Kohaku, and even Sesshomaru. It couldn't be helped that she reminisced on all the precious memories that they had made together throughout their long journey.

Bonds were formed that could never be broken, except by the jewel that lay between her hands.

What if I make the wrong wish? All that we have worked for so long could be undone in a second. If the jewel is what brought me here, will I have to go back if it disappears? I'm so scared.

Kagome was filled with sorrow as the thought of the Jewel returning her to her time and separating her from her friends, especially Inuyasha crossed her mind. Despite these thoughts,

"It's time," was all she said before bringing the jewel to her chest, holding it tight, and made her wish.

I wish that all the souls can find their final resolution and rest in peace.

A blinding, pink light came out of the jewel as it rose from the fingers of the miko and levitated in

front of her chest for what seemed like eternity.

"The souls in this Jewel will only find final resolution once the Shikon no Miko is no more," spoke a deep yet feminine voice that seemed to echo out of the Jewel.

Everyone stood frozen as they contemplated the meaning behind the words, but no one was prepared for what happened next.

Kagome's world was filled with mind numbing pain as the jewel flew across her heart before disappearing from existence for eternity.

"NOOOOO!" The screams that were ripped from the throats of Inuyasha, Sango, and Miroku, as they watched the lifeless body of Kagome fall bonelessly to the ground, were filled with enough pain to make Sesshomaru flinch.

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Fear.

Pain.

Those were the first things I would remember after the flesh in my chest was ripped through, but then I remember seeing the Moon, and then all my pain faded away.

I could see it, see as the pale rays of moonlight came down and touched my skin, little by little, as I lay on the frozen ground. It made everything else not matter, as I could no longer hear the sound of those screaming for me to open my eyes.

Nothing mattered, except for the Moon.

I was too indulged in the feeling that was running through my veins. It was ice cold, yet it warmed my body in inexplicable ways, giving truth to the saying 'So cold, it burns'. I caved it, I felt hungry, hungry for the feeling of calmness it offered my body. And without fear or hesitation, I accepted it to the very heart of my body.

Accepting that, I somehow knew that from now on, that feeling will forever be branded into the very being of my existence, to never be the same again.

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I watched as my pathetic half-brother attempted to reawaken the fallen miko by screaming insults at her.

What nonsense, he might as well accept that the miko is not return-

Before I could finish my train of thoughts, I heard the beating of the heart that just seconds ago was stopped. Deciding my senses were deceiving me , I moved closer to the fallen miko, took a deep breath, and what I discovered amazed this Sesshomaru.

The scent that had all but vanished at her death now overwhelmed my senses. It was heavenly, the previous smell of vanilla was now mixed with a frosted icy feel mixed into it that you could almost taste the very essence of her in the wind.

Delicious. More. My beast purred each word out slowly sending shivers down all my body in anticipation that I fought to keep under control.

For now though, I chose to ignore it and investigate the cause of the change in scent.

As I got closer it became apparent that the new changes were not only scent wise. The miko's hair was slowly and steady was becoming white as the winter snow. Oh and her eyes, her previous ocean blue eyes were now reflecting the color of the moon that they were looking at, and her skin became a beautiful pale white, in an attempt to imitate it, still retaining the pink flush that characterized her skin.

It can't be.

"Kagome?" The hanyo whispered slowly as he began to notice the changes of the miko.

His face went from sorrow, to confusion, to smiling foolishly in happiness.

Overcome with happiness Inuyasha couldn't contain himself and brought his slips to the still mentally distant miko and kissed her full forced.

That caused in me rage and immense anger, incomparable to anything that I had ever felt before. I was furious enough for my blood to boil, and my claws ached to rip the hanyo apart. But for what? I did not understand. What is the cause of this sudden anger?

Rip him away from her, my beast roared out, as he rattle to bars to his cage.

I did not understand. I could not possibly be jealous, as such useless feelings toward another are below me

"Aughhh" came a painful scream that pulled me out of my thoughts.

My eyes refocused on the situation, and began to take in the new developments. I scanned the clearing and saw the hanyo crawling away from the now awake miko's body, but what caught my attention was that his lips and cheeks looked that they had frozen over. But that wasn't the only thing that was frozen, I had immediately noticed the snow that was beginning to cover the ground. The cracking of ice as it frosted the tree and the fog as it rolled over the feet of the Miko's friends.

Upon further observation, I noted that the only land that hadn't been frozen by the ice emanating from the miko was a small patch of ground I stood on.

Interesting.

Wanting to confirm my growing suspicions, I moved closer to the miko, kneeled on one knee, and carefully took her face in my hand. I was stunned by the white pale crescent moon that I discovered now resting proudly on the center of her forehead.

****Flashback******

"My son, there are legends that speak of a Chosen One that is brought to life by the Spirit of the Moon itself, in preparations, such as a warning that there will be times of great need."

The voice of my sire was oddly serious and solemn. However, I paid him no mind.

"Father, I do not have time for ridiculous fairy tales. If you must say something, say it now." I grunted out, my back to him, hating that he was once again wasting my training time.

He laughed me off like he had done so often in the past and continued, "Along with the Chosen One, a Protector that is the alpha of a family that bears the Mark of the Moon will also be chosen. My son, the reason I am speaking of this to you is because of the possibility that I might not return alive today. If that happens, then you will be alpha of our pack, and by becoming so, will have to bear the responsibility if such time comes."

"What nonsense ." I would never want a weakness as such.

Once again, my sire's voice turned serious. "Tell me my son, do you have something to protect?"

I was slightly surprised at this. What possessed him to ask me such a thing?

"No," my voice was cold and firm. A simple statement of a simple fact.

There was a pause. When he spoke again it was resigned , yet the last words he spoke was a command.

"Well, someday, you might. When that day comes, you must protect it well." With those words, my sire left to protect the pathetic human that he claimed to love.

Foolish.

*****End of flashback******

There was no denying it, this miko is the Chosen One. He had seen for himself her death, and her change. The Moon's Chosen Child was born.

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I looked around me, the land was painting white with snow. I touched it but it was no longer as I expected, instead it gave me warmth and comfort. I carefully brushed a small piece of grass that was struggling to become free from under the snow, but as soon as my fingers touched, it became frozen in ice.

I glanced up, and saw Inuyasha looking at me in shock, but the new fear that was evident in his golden eyes cut through me in a more painful way that the jewel had ever done.

"Inuyasha," I whispered slowly, barely noticing as my lips tingled when they parted.

I noticed his frozen face that, little by little, were returning to their rosy color, leaving a tiny red stain like he had been burned. I looked down at my hands, and my eyes instantly widened at the new paleness of my skin.

"Did I do that?" My voice quivered slightly in fear of the answer that I would receive.

"Kagome? Are you ok?"

I turn my face towards the voice and saw Sango standing at the edge of the snow. She made as if she was going to wrap her arms around me, but she stopped. Tears built up in her eyes as she rapidly scanned my body. She tried to smile as a tear slid down her cheek.

"Sango, what happen?" I asked at the verge of tears. I wished Sango would have hugged me. She was going to, but then she stopped.

I wanted answers, why was everyone so afraid to touch me? I would have hugged them myself, but the looks on their faces… It hurt.

She wouldn't answer me, but surprisingly it was Sesshomaru that answered, "It seems that the Moon has found its Chosen One, and that is you Miko."

"Chosen One?" I looked at him in confusion.

"The Moon will choose someone it deems worthy to prepare for a time of great need," his answer was even more confusing as was his tone of indifference.

"But that doesn't tell me anything! I don't understand, why am I freezing everything I touch?" I asked in frustration, almost screaming at him.

"I do not know, I only heard mention about this from my sire," he said, surprising me by ignoring my disrespect of his person.

Am I going to be stuck like this, never to be able to touch anyone again? Never to hug my family or friends? To never feel Inuyasha's touch?

"Wait, but Sesshomaru, why were you able to touch me?" I asked him, recollecting that when I had become aware of my surrounds, I found his hand on my face.

"As alpha of my pack, I was chosen by the Moon as your Protector. I would assume that makes me immune to your powers. I am also a daiyoukai," his tone took on an edge as he spoke.

Oh, so he doesn't care if I disrespect him, just insult his strength and honor.

"But, there must be someone that knows about this and how to reverse it," I continued to press him trying to impart some sense of urgency.

"Perhaps there is someone, someone that is even older than my sire," He spoke lowly to himself, surprising me that I could still hear it perfectly.

"Come," he said decidedly, as he turned and proceeded to walk towards the tree's edge.

"Wait, what? I can't just go with you!" I screamed at him. Instantly I clutched my ears. That, I won't be doing again.

"If you want answers, you will come," He only spared a quick glance and with that, he disappeared into the darkness of the forest.

What is this feeling? I feel like I must follow him. When I resisted I almost stumbled due to the force being too strong.

"Inuyasha," I looked at him worryingly, a question in my tone, he hasn't said a word since I had awaken

"You must go," he said looking down helplessly.

"Inuyasha?" I ask, he couldn't possibility be telling me to go.

"Didn't you hear me wench? Go with him, and hurry up and come back" Inuyasha said looking off into the distance.

"I love you," I told him, whispering loud enough for him to hear me. Then I turn to everyone else. Sango was quietly crying on Miroku's shoulder. Miroku was looking just as sad, but he smile as if to say, 'Take care'. I lifted my hand and waved. I could feel the tears pricking my eyes so I smiled and said "I'll be back soon."

And as much as it broke my heart, I turned and followed as fast as I could to catch up to Sesshomaru.

I hope I am not making a mistake, when the realization hit me, it deeply hurt me that Inuyasha never answered back and the final look of fear he gave me.

He almost followed Kikyo to Hell, but he didn't even attempt to even follow me.

It became clear to me, he didn't love me the same.

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