Crossover Fan Fiction / InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Journey to the City of Endless Night ❯ Chapter Twenty One ( Chapter 21 )

Warnings: Lemon

Chapter Twenty-One

Kagome wearily followed everyone as they traveled south off the main road. She yawned, the past couple of days catching up with her. She blinked, trying to remain awake in her saddle. All the excitement of the past night wore her out and all she wanted to do was curl up under some blankets in a nice bed and go to sleep. She felt a hand on her arm and with bleary eyes looked towards Inuyasha. He looked concerned, halting his horse along with hers. He said, “I think we should set up camp.” If Kagome hadn't been grateful and tired she would have wondered if Inuyasha was ill.

Polgara stopped her horse, looking over the group. “Yes, I quite agree. Eight leagues is quite enough for one days travel. We all need a good nights rest and a good meal.”

Kagome felt Inuyasha's hands go around her waist as he helped her down from her horse. He steadied her against himself as they walked towards an open spot on the grass to sit. Yawning, Kagome leaned her head into Inuyasha's shoulder and wrapped her arms around his chest. She muttered through her yawn, “I'm so tired.” Inuyasha put his arms around her, supporting her. She let her eyes drift shut, listening to the camp set up around her.

“Perhaps ye should take the little lady a little bit away from all this here noise, don't y' know.” Feldegast remarked towards the couple. “I'm sure we'll do without yer fine presence fer awhile.”

Inuyasha snorted. “Feh.”

He stood up, supporting Kagome on his shoulder. Grabbing what would be their tent, he headed towards a more secluded area in a small grove of trees to set it up. It was far enough away that Kagome wouldn't hear what was going on in the camp, but close enough that he could see and hear if danger should strike. Kagome sighed, reaching out for him. She opened a bleary eye watching as he set the tent up. A pout reached her lips. Her pillow wasn't where she wanted him to be.

Inuyasha placed his hands onto her shoulders as he led her gently into the tent. He sat down, opening his legs for her. Kagome eagerly settled between them, hugging him. She rested her head onto his chest. She decided that he was the perfect pillow and mumbled, “Stay put.”

Inuyasha laughed low in his throat, the sound reverberating through her ears. Along with that was his strong heart beat. She closed her eyes, focusing on the noise. Inuyasha wrapped his arms around her, one clawed hand running through her hair. She snuggled further into his chest, enjoying the secure warmth he provided. Kagome sighed in contentment. It felt as if the past few days hadn't occurred at all.

“You really should have let me know sooner.” His voice sounded soft.

Kagome lifted her head up, looking into his gold eyes. She smiled slightly. “Sorry.” She kissed him, pushing her tongue into his warm mouth. Adjusting herself, she sat up all the while continuing to kiss him. He kissed her back, his hand running through her hair more. A soft moan escaped him. Kagome smiled against his mouth before she reached up, rubbing an ear. Inuyasha broke the kiss off, groaning. His eyes had fluttered closed and she continued to rub his ear, applying feather touches to it.

Inuyasha leaned them over so he rested between her legs as he kissed her. He nuzzled her neck with his nose. “I should let you rest.” He started to pull away and Kagome pouted. She grabbed his hand. A soft whine escaped her throat. She had been tired but now she didn't want him to leave. He settled back down, nuzzling her again. He said, “I take it that means stay.”

Kagome nodded, reaching her hands up to his face so she could kiss him. She rubbed his ear again and felt him buck against her hips. It seemed to be a sensitive spot indeed, one that she could use to her advantage if she used it right. She tangled her fingers through his hair, brushing some away from his throat. There she kissed him, running her tongue in circles. The soft moan that reached her ears caused her to smile against his skin.

Inuyasha's hand traveled down her body, cupping a breast through her peasant dress. She closed her eyes, gasping at the touch. What sleep had almost overtook her a short time ago faded away as his touch roused her sensitive flesh. His fingers ran over her skin through the cloth and she arched towards him, her mouth finding his again.

Inuyasha pulled away, removing his fire rat and new undershirt. He tossed them towards the back of the tent. Inuyasha crushed his mouth to hers, his tongue pushing deep inside. Kagome moaned against his mouth, knotting her hands into his hair. He undid the strings on the bodice of her dress, sliding a hand inside. Kagome bucked this time against his hips, earning her a groan from Inuyasha.

Inuyasha's tongue circled her ear and he whispered, “Mate.” He kissed her mark, his tongue circling it. He sat Kagome up, sliding the dress off her shoulders. Inuyasha groaned in protest when he saw her bra on again and Kagome couldn't stifle a giggle. He looked adorable when frustrated. “It's not funny. That stupid contraption of yours makes no sense.”

Kagome sighed. She reached around her back, unhooking the clasp. She pulled it off, tossing it in the direction of his robe and undershirt. Smiling, Kagome kissed him, her arms going around his neck. He slid a hand to a bare breast, his thumb rubbing on a nipple in small circles. She moaned, arching towards the touch.

Inuyasha kissed down her throat until his mouth found her other nipple. He took it into his mouth, lapping at it. Kagome closed her eyes, enjoying the attention he was giving to them. Her breathing became more shallow and she lay back. Kagome's hand tangled into his hair, a thumb tracing a pattern on one furry ear. An audible gasp reached her ears as he grazed a fang across her breast.

His hand and mouth left her breasts as he shucked his pants, kicking them off. Inuyasha smiled down at her, taking her mouth again. She ran her hands onto his back, feeling his body drape over hers. Inuyasha lifted away again, pulling her dress the rest of the way off. His ears flattened when he came across her panties. “Again with the stupid white garments?”

Kagome smiled, lifting her hips. She slid them off, kicking them away. “There. Are you happy?”

Inuyasha smirked at her, simply looking her over. He sat on his side, his head held up by his hand. She blushed as his eyes roamed her body. Kagome looked over his, noticing the toned body that lay before her. Inuyasha's legs were muscular and tanned. Kagome remembered the brief glimpses she had of his body, but now that she could look, she lingered on the beautiful strength it possessed.

His long, silver hair draped over his front and she followed the tract of his hair, focusing on his athletic chest. She continued towards his face, noticing the smirk playing across his lips. A fang peeked out at one corner. Kagome locked eyes with him, realizing that he had caught her staring. She blushed again, looking away.

Inuyasha crossed over towards her, kissing her. His body draped over hers again as he settled between her legs. Kagome felt his hardened flesh rest against her thigh as their bare chests came flush against one another. She gasped against Inuyasha's mouth, feeling his hand trail down her body. He scraped a claw against her hip bone, tracing circles. Kagome bucked towards him, her legs sliding further apart. She closed her eyes, letting his tongue delve deeper into her mouth while his hand explored her body.

A finger traced the outline of her inner thigh. Kagome panted, feeling Inuyasha's mouth travel down to her neck. Her own fingers traced an ear again before clenching her hands into fists within his mane. She felt a finger push into her body, sinking deep. Kagome groaned, bucking her hips to meet the finger, encouraging it to move faster. She felt another enter with the first, her eyes fluttering shut.

Inuyasha pushed his fingers in, slowly withdrawing them before doing it again. Kagome felt dizzy. It felt so good and yet she wanted more. His tongue circled the mark he had placed there before he explored her mouth again with his tongue. She kept her hands in his hair, clenching them as she felt his fingers push deeper. A whimper tore from her throat when he withdrew them.

He traced down her body, leaving kisses on her skin. She felt his finger slide inside again, but this time his tongue joined it. She bit her lip, moaning as she felt it delve deep. Inuyasha flicked it in and out quickly, lapping at her while his finger kept pace. Kagome clenched her hands into fists at her side, her hips raising to meet his ministrations. She gasped again as she felt him remove his finger only to delve his tongue in deep, making circles on her flesh. Inuyasha's hand moved in feather touches down her leg, his claws brushing ever so lightly. She bucked against him, panting.

He moved his hands to her hips and Kagome felt his length against her inner thigh. Inuyasha slowly sunk himself inside her and she groaned as she felt his body fill hers. She pushed against him, trying to take him deeper. Inuyasha panted against her ear, whispering, “Mine.”

Kagome felt him move against her, setting a rhythm as he pushed inside her, deeper with each thrust. It felt so good to have Inuyasha fill her. She moaned as his pace increased, her own hips meeting his. His groans reached her ears as he pushed into her body, a hand grasping one breast. She wrapped her legs tightly around him, trying to draw him in further. A growl escaped his throat and he nuzzled her neck, driving harder inside.

She arched towards his hand as he thrust harder. Inuyasha lowered his mouth to her breast, his tongue circling the nipple. He bucked into her, grinding his hips and Kagome felt her body convulse. She squeezed her legs around him tighter, gasping as she felt his body continue to push into her. Inuyasha traced his hands onto her sides, his hips driving into hers rapidly. Her own hips arched towards his as she felt her body squeeze itself around his. Inuyasha thrust a few more times before a cry escaped his throat and she felt him release.

Inuyasha panted against her neck. He slid out of her body, pulling her to his chest as he lay back. He ran a hand over her hair. Kagome snuggled up on it again, letting his arms wrap around her and the sleep that had nearly overtaken her earlier settle. Kagome yawned, burrowing her face into his shoulder. She listened to Inuyasha's rapid heart beat as she drifted to sleep, comforted in his arms.



Sesshomaru watched his brother lead Kagome away, her tired form resting against Inuyasha. He stopped his own horse, helping Rin from the saddle before sitting down in the new campsite. It had grown quiet since the incident with the Hounds and everyone needed rest as the large yawn that escaped Rin provided evidence. She looked about as worn out as the miko had after the all day ride.

He glanced around his surroundings, noticing that mountains dotted the horizon, along with the forest. It was quiet, a small creek babbling in the distance. Sesshomaru heard birds and animals rustle here and there. Looking around, he watched the group set up tents before grabbing one for himself and Rin. The sunlight streamed to the clearing, casting shadows.

Sitting on a stump was the young fox kit. He held a strange gray box in his hands, intently staring at it while his thumbs punched at the top. Sesshomaru glanced around the campsite, wondering if he was the only one to notice the child and his toy. Rin didn't seem to miss it either, joining the kit to look at what ever it was that he had. It looked like it had to be from the miko's era. Crossing towards him, Sesshomaru asked, “Young kit, what is that?”

Shippo looked up, his green eyes wide. The kit tensed up, nervous around him. He looked back down at the object. “Promise not to hit me?”

Sesshomaru blinked. Why on earth would the child ask such a question? “Don't be foolish.”

“It's a game.” He turned it around, showing it to the Demon Lord.

Sesshomaru took it into his hand, looking at the tiny screen. It most certainly had to be from the miko's time. He asked, “What does it do?”

The young fox said, “You push these buttons and it makes that guy move.” Sesshomaru noticed a small man moving on the screen. He did as the kit instructed him, only to see the man disappear. Shippo sighed. “I hate to tell you, but you died.”

“Died? What do you mean?” Sesshomaru looked towards the screen then back towards the kit. His brows furrowed in confusion. It didn't make sense. How could this gray object kill him when he still stood?

Rin asked, “How did Sesshomaru-sama die if he's standing right here?”

“Well, it's not really him. The guy on the screen did. You walked him right off the cliff.” Shippo gestured for the object and Sesshomaru gave it back. He said, “Watch. I'll show you.”

Sesshomaru leaned over watching the kit manipulate the strange gray box. He saw the man move across the screen again, this time hitting a strange orange block and donning a tail and ears. The ears reminded him much of his brothers. Shippo said, “Now, watch what happens.” He made the man run, leaping into the air until he took flight. “You would have never made it over that big hole in the first place the way you were going.”

Sesshomaru shook his head. The miko's items were all strange. Now he understood what his brother had meant when he had described his mate's younger sibling telling him that he had died. He returned to the tent, setting it up. Glancing over his shoulder, he watched as Rin took the object into her tiny hands with Shippo guiding her. She looked as confused as he had about the item, but she listened intently to what the young kit said.

Standing stiff, Sesshomaru caught the scent of a wolf. He had been afraid of that, especially so soon after the fight with the Hounds that had frightened the little girl. He finished setting up the tent, crossing towards the clearing he had caught the scent from, looking to find it. Golden eyes locked on his own and a she-wolf approached him. Her tongue lolled out in laughter. He sniffed again, catching a faint familiarity about her. This she-wolf was not related to Koga, but if Rin should see she might be frightened.

Belgarath crossed the clearing, standing next to him. He spoke to the wolf in her own language, “Little sister, where is your pack?”

The she-wolf replied, “How remarkable. My pack has been driven out by fire and I remained behind with a pup. It died a week ago and I have gone in search of them. My mate died in one of the man-things traps.” She sat down onto her haunches, looking over the two of them.

Sesshomaru wasn't surprised that he could understand the conversation, after all, wolves and dogs were similar. He, however, was surprised at the way the wolf acted and spoke. This wolf acted like none he had ever encountered. The she-wolf seemed curious, but not threatening. He still didn't want Rin to see it and become afraid, but with the old sorcerer there, he might not have a choice.

Belgarath asked, “How has the hunt been for you today, little sister?”

“It has been fair. I still hunger and may hunt more.” She preened her fur, her unblinking eyes locking onto Sesshomaru's own. “That one, he is not a man. He smells of the man-things, however. Why is that?”

“It is a custom, little sister.” Belgarath turned, inviting her to the camp. “We shall provide you a meal for your journey. My pack has plenty.”

“Oh, if it is a custom,” the she-wolf bowed her head, “Much thanks, revered leader.” She padded behind Belgarath.

Sesshomaru followed behind, keeping an eye on what this wolf might do. She may have smelled nothing of Koga but that didn't mean he wasn't nervous. The she-wolf accepted some smoked meat from Belgarath's pack, eagerly eating it. Sesshomaru crossed towards Rin, standing by in case she might be afraid. He glanced down, noticing that the kit still had the game and they both played it.

Once the she-wolf had eaten her fill, she approached warily, looking over the group. She said, “One is grateful, revered leader. Perhaps I will stay here for the night with you.”

Belgarath nodded. “That is alright, little sister.”

Sesshomaru stood in front of Rin and the fox kit, blocking the view of the she-wolf. He glanced towards the group before locking eyes with her. She sat down onto her haunches, never taking her gaze away from him. Rin ran up, tugging on his pants. “Sesshomaru-sama, look at what Shippo taught me.” She stopped, staring at the she-wolf before ducking behind him. A whimper reached his ears and he looked down at Rin, resting his clawed hand onto her hair. He looked back towards the she-wolf.

Her gold eyes looked curiously towards the small child clinging to him. She didn't move, her eyes unblinking. Sesshomaru glanced down briefly when he felt Shippo move behind the other side of him, peeking at the she-wolf as well. He glanced up at Sesshomaru, his green eyes cautious. “Is that one of Koga's wolves?”

Sesshomaru shook his head no. Keeping his eyes trained on the she-wolf, he commanded, “Take Rin to the tent.”

Shippo nodded, leading Rin away by the hand. Fear emanated from her tiny form and Sesshomaru wished he could make the she-wolf leave. If it was not for the friendliness that the old man had shown to her, he might have driven it away. The she-wolf let her tongue loll out as she laughed in the manner of wolves. “How remarkable.” She stood, crossing to the other side of the clearing before lying down.

Sesshomaru sat down onto the stump that Shippo had previously, watching. Something about this she-wolf was off. She wasn't exactly as she appeared to be and he felt as if they had met before some place. It felt similar to the juggler. He had also smelled familiar. The people they were traveling with had to be hiding something but he wasn't quite certain what that could be. Sesshomaru glanced towards the she-wolf and then the juggler. He'd discover the connection and why the old sorcerer was so willing to accept both into the group so easily.

Members of the group approached the she-wolf, letting her smell and identify them. She remained calm and aloof through the whole process. While she had accepted the old man's offer for food and to stay in the camp, she remained wary of the people who approached. Her gold eyes watched each person as they neared, sniffing them slightly before accepting the next. He often caught her gaze locking on his own as they both kept a watch on one another.

Belgarath approached the Demon Lord under the large shady tree. He said, “I see you and the she-wolf are in a standoff. She wishes you no harm and wonders why you think she'd harm that little girl.” He glanced towards the she-wolf. “She'll be traveling with us for awhile. I'd suggest you let her get to know you so she can identify who is pack.”

Sesshomaru glanced towards the man before returning his eyes towards the she-wolf. He said, “I am not fond of wolves.”

“I can see that. Your brother mentioned when he first arrived that he had met some man-eating wolves in the past. This she-wolf has no intention of doing any of the sort. She finds the idea of eating man repulsive.” Belgarath sighed. “You'll have to let that little girl meet her. That way she knows her scent.”

Sesshomaru glared up towards the old sorcerer. The last thing he needed to do was force Rin to stand next to a wolf as it sniffed her. He could imagine the nightmares the child would have from that encounter. He bared a fang at the old man. “Absolutely not.”

Belgarath sighed. “I expected that response. All I'm asking for is that the child be identifiable to the she-wolf. It's the best way for her to know who pack is. You should understand with your sense of smell.”

Sesshomaru heard the patter of feet behind him. Rin peeked around his shoulder, her brown eyes wide as she gazed at the wolf. She ducked behind him, afraid that the wolf might attack. Sesshomaru saw the young kit standing to the side, looking tense. He obviously had tried to keep Rin in the tent but she had insisted on being by her lord. She cowered behind him, every so often peeking to see if the wolf was still there. Sesshomaru glanced towards the old man then the wolf. The way that Rin was acting it would be best not to force the issue.

The she-wolf stood and crossed slowly, mindful of Sesshomaru's warning growl as he kept Rin behind him. When she was close enough to them, she let her tongue loll out again, laughter escaping. Rin looked back at Sesshomaru, then towards the she-wolf. She ducked again behind her lord, frightened that she might be attacked. Sesshomaru watched as the she-wolf bowed her head towards him, a sign of submission. She sat down again, staring intently at the pair.

Rin glanced around his shoulder again, after she was certain that the wolf hadn't attacked after all. She stared at the she-wolf, her brown eyes trained on the wolf's golden. Sesshomaru stood, protecting the small child from any potential attack. She stepped around him slowly, ready to run to him if any thing should happen. She stopped, staring at the wolf before her, stiff.

The she-wolf made no move towards her, simply sitting and laughing in the manner of wolves. Sesshomaru watched closely as the little girl slowly opened her tightly shut eyes. A smile followed as she saw the wolf's expression. She reached a tentative hand out, giggling as she felt the wolf lick it. Rin smiled towards Sesshomaru. She said, “Sesshomaru-sama, her tongue is wet.”



Inuyasha woke, looking down at Kagome as she slept on his chest. He ran a hand over her hair, sighing. A smile crept across his lips as he thought about how they had arrived in this tent to be alone in each other's arms. He listened to Kagome's deep breaths. She had buried her face into his bare chest, her arms wrapped around his neck. Kagome murmured something before snuggling down further. Inuyasha pulled his fire rat over the top of them, keeping any chill from reaching her.

He closed his eyes, taking a deep breath. It felt good to lounge in their tent without any distractions. No asshole brother, no pestering Shippo, no perverted monk. It was just him and his mate. Inuyasha ran a foot on the back of Kagome's leg. He felt her shift again, her eyes opening. She smiled wide, kissing him. “Hey.”

Inuyasha kissed her back. He said, “Stay asleep. The longer we stay here the better.” He smiled, letting one fang peek out.

Kagome laughed, snuggling into his chest. She sighed. “We should get back to the rest of the camp. They'll come at some point and ask us if we want supper and I don't think we should be naked if that should happen.”

Inuyasha groaned. “Do we really have to? You know that stupid monk is going to make all sorts of jokes about what we were doing.” He rubbed her hair. “Not that I mind doing that.”

“Inuyasha, you hentai! You've been with Miroku for too long.” She sat up, pulling his fire rat around herself.

Inuyasha sat up, pulling his pants out from under himself. He stood, pulling them back on. Inuyasha leaned down, kissing her. “Feh. Come on, we better get dressed before Shippo finds his way here and sees us naked.”

Kagome's lips upturned into a pout. She said, “Do we really have to? I was only kidding.”
Inuyasha nodded. “I know, I know.” He slid into his undershirt and accepted his fire rat from Kagome. He looked her over, enjoying the look of her bare breasts. She blushed, covering herself as she looked for her clothing. He shook his head. “There, Kagome. That stupid white thing you wear is there.”

She snatched it up, sliding it onto her breasts. He stuck his lip out in a pout as he watched her dress. Kagome glared at him. “It's called a bra, thank you.” She grabbed her other white garment, sliding that back onto her hips.

Kagome scanned the ground for the gray peasant dress Polgara had provided. She shook it a couple times, stepping into it and pulling it up over her arms and shoulders. She struggled with the ties a few moments and Inuyasha sighed. He leaned over, lapping at her ear. “Let me.” He took the strings into his clawed hands, deftly tying the bodice shut.

Kagome looked up at him, smiling slightly. She kissed him. “Thanks.” Her hand slipped into his and they exited the tent, heading towards the clearing that the rest of camp had set up in. The smells of supper reached his nose. It smelled like meat roasted on the fire and he smiled. He had a little time with his mate and now a good meal to look forward to.

Inuyasha stood rigid. He spotted the wolf sitting not far away from the Godslayer. Sniffing, he noticed that the wolf was a she-wolf and that she smelt nothing of Koga's pack. He instinctively pulled Kagome closer, emanating a low warning growl. The she-wolf looked up, her golden eyes looked surprised but not angry. He hissed at his brother, “What is a wolf doing here?” Inuyasha sniffed the air again, noticing that the wolf smelled oddly familiar. She didn't smell of Koga or his pack, nor did she smell of Ayame, but one thing was certain, the wolf certainly smelled familiar. He was positive they had met before.

“The old man invited her to travel with us.” Rin sat by Sesshomaru's side, watching the she-wolf's movements with curious eyes. She looked shy and timid about the new companion, but not fearful. Sesshomaru's own expression looked tense and displeased.

“I see.” Inuyasha sat down by his brother, letting Kagome sit down next to him. Dusk approached and the fire illuminated the clearing. The she-wolf's gold eyes reflected the fire and Inuyasha kept a close watch. Her tongue hung out and Inuyasha had the distinct feeling that she was laughing at him. He glared at her, turning his attention to the rest of the camp. “So, how long we going to be here?”

Polgara said from the fire, “Well, I'd say we'll rest over night and perhaps tomorrow. The ladies are awfully tired and I don't want to push it.” She cut some bread apart, hollowing it out. “Father, when do you think we'll leave?”

Belgarath rubbed his chin. “Well, there's no reason to push till we reach exhaustion. I think we might want to rest at least till tomorrow evening before we attempt the road again.” He drank from a flask.

Inuyasha nodded. He turned his attention onto the smell of supper. Kagome leaned against his shoulder, pulling his arm around herself. She said, “As long as we're here we should find time to take some baths.”

Polgara nodded. “That can be arranged. I can name a few here who might need it.”

Miroku leaned over towards the pair. He asked, “So, how was Kagome's nap?” He waggled his eyebrows towards them, provoking a blush from Kagome and a growl from Inuyasha.

Inuyasha raised a fist. “Monk, you're really trying your luck tonight, aren't you?”

Sango smacked Miroku in the back of the head. She glared at him. “Can it, monk.”

“Ouch! What did you do that for? I asked an innocent question!” Miroku rubbed the back of his head, looking over the group.

Sango crossed her arms. “Innocent, right.”

Polgara shook her head. She said, “Dinner's ready.”

Inuyasha looked at the breaded bowl in front of him. He ripped the top off, shoving that into his mouth before tasting the roasted meat inside. Regardless of the she-wolf's presence or the monk's rude comments, the meal was delicious. The meat was roasted just right and although he didn't quite understand the need for the bread that it sat in, he enjoyed it none the less. He accepted a piece of cheese, eating that quickly as well. As much as he wanted to see these demons they had traveled to this land to see he felt that resting here for another day might be worth it.

Silk said, “We're going to head east for a few miles and then head back north. There's no getting around it. We've hit mountains and if we don't go back towards the main road we'll get trapped in a snow storm from one of these mountains.” He held a map out of the continent.

Belgarath nodded. “Alright. We'll leave tomorrow night and hopefully keep from springing anymore Grolim traps.” He finished his meal, leaning over towards the map. “We have no choice. If we encounter them we'll just have to put up with it. It's tedious but Grolims always are.”