InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Destined for Me ❯ Chapter 10 ( Chapter 10 )

Chapter 10

 

Kagome had made it to the other side of the well. She knew that Sesshomaru had jumped trying to catch her as she fell through the time slip. She was currently at the bottom of the well trying to find some energy so she could climb out.

 

She laid there for a long time as a thought came to her mind. `Inuyasha could still travel through the well and I don't want to deal with him right now.' She sat up as her head started to swim. She felt really weak and she knew that she had to get some rest soon or collapse from exhaustion right here.

 

She placed her hands on the floor of the well as she started her spell. She sealed the well for the time being. The only way anyone could get through the well was to have a jewel shard. Since she had all of the jewel shards no one could come through the well.

 

She struggled to her feet as she body felt heavy. She slowly started to climb up the rope ladder that her grandfather had placed there for her. It seemed to have taken her a long time to reach the top but when she did she collapsed there on the ground unconscious. The last of her remaining strength had left her body as she fell into a deep sleep.

 

~oOo~

 

Souta came home from school as he rushed into the house to greet his mother. He asked the same questions he always did when he came home, “Hi Mom has Kagome come back yet?”

 

Mrs. Higurashi turned to her son and said, “No Souta she has not come back yet. Could you go out and find Buyo? He hasn't been home all day and he must be hungry by now.”

 

“Sure Mom.” Said Souta as he turned and went outside to find the cat. It was his daily routine to find Buyo. He sometimes thought that the cat hid just so he could look for him. He searched the entire shrine grounds for Buyo but he couldn't find him. He was not in his normal hiding places as he continued to search.

 

Souta finally came to the last place he would think of finding the cat. He hated coming to this place because it always gave him the creeps. He opened the well house door as he stepped in and called, “Buyo? Buyo, are you in here?”

 

He walked deeper into the well house as he thought he heard a cats meow from somewhere inside. He walked over to the rail as he looked down below to where the well was located. His eyes went wide when he saw his sister lying on the floor by the well.

 

He turned quickly on his heels as he left the well house and ran inside the house to get his mother and grandfather. “Mom! Mom! Kagome is unconscious in the well house. Hurry I think she needs your help!”

 

Kagome's mother became alarmed at what her son had said, she called for the grandfather as they both hurried to the well house. When they entered they found Kagome on the ground unconscious with the cat by her side.

 

They rushed down the stairs as they went to check on Kagome. They were relieved that she was alive but unconscious. Between the both of them they manage to get her to her room as Kagome's mothers puts her in bed. She was dressed in strange clothes. It almost felt like armor as she sat by her daughter's side.

 

She figured that what ever had happened was bad enough for her daughter to return home. She was glad to see that she was all right. It had been four months since she had last seen her daughter. She had to pull her out of school with the excuse that she was going away to get some treatment for her illness.

 

She knew that what her daughter was doing was important in the feudal era and she didn't want to interfere. She wondered where Inuyasha was, and why hadn't he been with her.

 

She had a lot of questions for her daughter once she woke up from her ordeal. She started to take off her cloths so she could rest comfortably. When she opened her shirt she discovered one third of a jewel inside her shirt. She found that her daughter was wearing the other piece to the jewel as she removed it from around her neck.

 

She didn't need to be wearing it when she was safe at home. She put both pieces of the jewel on her dresser as she continued to undress her daughter. It was the first time that she had noticed all the scars on her body. Her daughter has been going to the feudal era for the last three years going on four and she had a lot of scars to prove that she had been there.

 

She sighed as she thought, `I could have lost my little girl any time during the last three years. I know that Inuyasha had promised me that he would protect my daughter but she couldn't help but feel that he couldn't protect her all the time.

 

Her daughter had told her many things that were going on in the feudal era. She knew that she had feelings for Inuyasha but he wouldn't return them. She was positive that Inuyasha loved her but he was just too shy to say so.

 

Mrs. Higurashi had managed to get her daughters shirt off when she noticed that she was wearing a sword on her side. She was about to take it off when it came to life and placed a barrier around her to protect her. The sword knew that it was not suppose to leave the girls side but it also knew that this person was family and did not wish to hurt them. So it put a barrier around the girl to prevent anyone from touching her until she has awakened.

 

Mrs. Higurashi couldn't understand what was going on as she called for grandpa. She had managed to cover her daughter when he came into the room and noticed that there was a barrier around his granddaughter.

 

“Mama, where did this barrier come from?” asked the old man.

 

“I don't know grandpa, she is wearing a sword and when I went to remove it, it placed a barrier around her body. Now I can't get near her. Do you know what kind of barrier it is?” asked Kagome's mother with confusion in her voice.

 

The old man looked at the barrier as he looked at the sword that she was wearing. He saw the markings on the sword and thought that he recognized the sword from something that he had read a long time ago. “I don't know Mama but I have seen this sword before. Don't touch her and let her rest. I'm sure that once she is awake the barrier will go away.”

 

He walked out of Kagome's room as he went down to his room. Once he was there he started looking for the book that would tell him what that sword was that his granddaughter was wearing.

 

Grandpa finally found the book he was looking for as he read about the origins of the sword. His eyes opened wide as he read the story. He ran out of his room as fast as his old legs could carry him as he went looking for his daughter in law.

 

He found Mama sitting in the living room mending some socks that belonged to Souta. It seemed that the kid was always making holes in his socks. He went and sat down by her side as he took a deep breath and said, “Mama, I found out where that sword came from that Kagome is wearing.”

 

Mama's eyes opened wide when she heard his statement as she said, “Where does it come from?”

 

Grandpa took another deep breath as he told her of the swords origins. “It says in the book that the sword is called Sanshunojingi. It was a gift that was given to the mate to the Lord of the lands about 500 years ago. It is said that his love for the girl was so great that he gave her the sword that would protect her from any harm. It said that his mate was very beautiful and that she had tremendous powers.

 

Her sword would react with her powers and would protect the lands and her mate. They say that she had loved him deeply and protected him from harm many times. Her powers were very strong for she was a pure hearted miko. It's the rarest type miko there was during that time period. Many demons looked for this type miko to get them to mate with them. But if the miko did not trust them they will never bare them an heir.

 

But if she did give her heart, soul, and mind to the demon their bond would be so strong that they could live for all eternity. If one should die so will the other.

 

She ruled with her mate as they protected these lands from evil and kept the peace. When the war broke out it is said that the sword was lost and they never found the girl that it belonged to. No one knows what happened to the Lord of the lands or his mate.

 

It seems like they have just dropped off the face of the earth never to be seen again. The book has no mention on whether she had any children by this Lord nor does it mention their names.”

 

Mama took all this information in as she said, “Well we will have to wait and see where Kagome got the sword from. It might be the one mentioned in the book or it might be another, we will have to wait and see.”

 

Grandpa thought about this as he said, “Well the sword from this book says that it had a pair of dogs etched into the steel of the blade. If Kagome's sword has a pair of dogs on it then we know that this is the sword from the book. Otherwise it's a close copy of it.”

 

It took Kagome two days to finally wake up from her ordeal. Her body had rested enough to allow her to wake up. When she opened her eyes she was confused. She had no idea where she was. Her last memories was fighting Naraku and taking away his jewel shards.

 

She looked down as she saw that her shirt was gone. She reached up to her neck and she panicked. Her jewel shards were gone and so was the other piece. She quickly sat up and found this to be a mistake as her head started to spin.

 

She tried to calm herself as she gain control over her body. When she opened her eyes she saw that she was in her room in her era. `How did I get here? I don't remember coming back here to my era.'

 

Kagome slowly got out of bed as she saw her jewel shards sitting on her dresser. She was relieved to see them there as she took a deep breath. She saw that she was still wearing her sword as she tried to remove it. The sword refused to come off her hip as it appeared to be glued to her side.

 

She started to think why she couldn't get it off when the memory of what Sesshomaru had said about the sword came to her mind, “The sword is made so that it could use your miko powers for its attack. But the sword will also serve to protect you, it is made out of my fangs and as long as you are away from me you will not be able to remove the sword. No one will be able to take the sword off you if you are unconscious for it will put up a barrier to protect you while you are asleep.

 

The sword does understand pack members and it will not harm them but at the same time it will not allow them to touch you. If someone other than immediate family touches the sword it will be their death. This is the gift I give to you to protect you. I know that I can't always be there for you so in this way I am assured of your protection.”

 

Kagome remembered this and sighed, `Oh great! Now I'm stuck with this sword forever. I can't take it off as long as I'm away from that arrogant demon. Now what am I going to do?'

 

She hoped that the sword was waterproof because she needed to take a bath. She gathered her things as she went into the bathroom. She took off her remaining clothes as she was running the water for her bath. She was about to get in the hot water when she noticed that the sword had fallen off her hip.

 

She smiled as she said, “So much for the sword never leaving my side.”

 

Kagome was giggling as she set it down on the floor and got in the bathtub. She finally relaxed into the nice warm water. It had been so long since she had soaked in a tub like this. It felt good to just sit here and relax. As she relaxed in the water she started to remember why she had come back to her time.

 

Tears were running down her cheeks as she remembered everything. She was so confused. She loved Sesshomaru but he had lied to her. `Why would he do that to me? I believed him. I believed in what he said to me. I thought that he was beginning to have feelings for me but I guess I was wrong. It took almost four years for Inuyasha to finally tell me that he loved me.'

 

It took a little over two months for Sesshomaru to tell her that he was performing a mating ritual with her. She had been flattered and when they went through the third phase of the mating ritual she had been on cloud nine. He really knew how to wake up her body and bring her to her peak.

 

Kagome became frustrated as she said, “Oh great! Now I'm getting horny again and he's not here.”

 

She finally got out of the bath as she dried herself off. She picked up her sword in her hand as she went back into her room. She found some clothes to wear as she stood and brushed her hair.

 

When she looked down she saw the sword was back on her side and she just about had a fit. “Damn! The sword came off long enough for me to bathe and now its back on again. I'm never going to get rid of this thing! I can't walk around here with a sword on my hip. What do I do now?”

 

Kagome's stomach answered her call as she sighed. She needed to eat as she finished in her room and went down stairs. She found her mother in the kitchen and braced herself. She knew that she must have found her unconscious in the well house and brought her back to the house. “Hi Mom!”

 

Kagome's mother heard her daughters voice as she quickly turned away from the sink and yelled, “KAGOME!” She rushed forward and gave her daughter a bone-crushing hug as she held her in her arms.

 

She was glad that she was finally awake. She pulled away from her as she said, “Are you hungry sweetie?”

 

Kagome smiled at her mother and said, “Yes.”

 

Mama turned around and started to make breakfast for her daughter. When she was satisfied that her daughter had enough to eat they sat down together in the living room. She finally worked up the courage to ask, “Kagome, what happened? Why were you unconscious when you came back here? And where did you get that sword?”

 

Kagome sighed her mother deserved an answer to her questions as she told her what had happened. But she neglected to tell her mother about Sesshomaru and that she had accepted to be his mate. She didn't think her mother needed to know this right now.

 

By the time she was done her mother looked pale from the information she had received from her daughter. She straightened a bit as she asked, “Kagome does your sword have two dogs etched into the steel of the blade?”

 

Kagome looked at her mother as she removed her sword from it sheath and looked at it. She looked at her mother and said, “No mom, it has only one dog on it. Why are you asking?”

 

Mama told her the story that grandpa had told her. She said that the book never revealed the name of the Lord or the mate. But now that she knew that the sword was not the same as the book she was relieved. She hated to think that it was her daughter that the book was talking about.

 

Kagome thought about what her mother had said to her, `So if a pure hearted miko mated with a demon and gave her mind, body, and soul to him then they will live for all eternity. Not a bad trade off. Hell! What am I thinking about? I'm not mating with that jerk!'

 

Kagome spent the next week trying to sort out her feelings. Her mother had told her that she had pulled her out of school until she decided on what she wanted to do. She was glad that she didn't have to go to school at least she wouldn't have to explain why she was wearing a sword.

 

Kagome sat at home and figured out a concealment spell that she could put on the sword so no one could see it. It gave her the freedom she wanted to leave the shrine and walk around town. She wondered the streets just taking in the sites. It had been too long since she just walked around in her era.

 

She missed the feudal era and her friends. She especially missed Sesshomaru. She knew that he had lied to her but she never gave him the chance to explain his side of the story. She was so mad that she just left him behind as she remembered the hurt look in his eyes.

 

Kagome was not paying attention to where she was walking and bumped into someone. She started to say her apologies when she noticed who it was. Of all the people she could have bumped into why did it have to be him.

 

Hojo turned around when he felt that someone had walked into him. To his surprise it was Kagome. He was surprised to see her since her mother had pulled her out of school so she could undergo treatment in a special hospital. She looked great as he said, “Kagome! How nice to see you again. Are you finally over illness? Did the treatments work?”

 

Kagome was confused to say the least. Then she remembered what her mother had said about pulling her out of school as she quickly said, “No, not yet. They sent me home for a little while until the next phase of my treatment. I will be leaving soon to go back and finish what they have started.”

 

Hojo was heartbroken to hear this he still held feelings for her as he asked, “Well maybe I can come by and see you before you leave. I have missed you around here. School hasn't been the same without your lovely smile to brighten my day.”

 

Kagome tried not to roll her eyes as she said, “Well Hojo I have to go now you take care and I will see you around.”

 

Kagome left the guy standing on the sidewalk as she quickly walked back home. She wanted to get away from him. She didn't like him and he never seemed to take no for an answer.

 

She made it back home as she went to the god tree and looked at it. She was more confused than ever. She didn't know what to do, `Should I go back to the feudal era and let Sesshomaru explain to me what his side of the story is or should I just give up and return to my old life here.'

 

She sat under the god tree as she fell asleep. She always loved being outside and the gentle movement of the trees branches sent a comforting sound that lulled her to sleep. She woke sometime later when she felt that someone was touching her cheek.

 

They were gently stroking her cheeks as she slowly opened her eyes. When they came into focus she found that it was Hojo and not Sesshomaru as she had been dreaming about.

 

She slapped his hand away from her face as she said in a very pissed off voice, “What do you think you're doing? Get away from me Hojo!”

 

Hojo had come by to see Kagome before she left to go to the hospital again. He wanted to let her know that he still cared deeply for her. He was walking towards her house when he spotted her sitting under the giant tree that was in the shrine area.

 

He walked over to her hoping to just sit and talk with her for a little while. When he got there he noticed that she was asleep as he sat by her side. `She looks so beautiful just sleeping there.' He thought as he reached up with his hand and caressed her cheeks.

 

He saw her start to stir as he continued to stroke her cheeks. He was not expecting the reaction that he got from her. He moved away from her as he said, “I came here to see you before you left to go back to the hospital. I saw you sitting here under this tree and wanted to see if you just wanted to sit and talk for a while. When I saw that you were sleeping I couldn't help but caress your cheek. You looked beautiful just sleeping there.”

 

Kagome became angry with him for what he did. He had no right to touch her as she said, “What gave you the right to touch me?! I have told you time and time again that I have no interest in you and wish to be left alone. Now back off before I have to hurt you!”

 

Hojo just looked at her. He didn't believe that she could hurt him as he said, “Come on Kagome, I just want to sit here and talk to you. Is that so wrong? I just want to spend some time with you.” He reached out with his hand to touch her and the sword reacted to protect. It threw Hojo across the ground as he landed on his back.

 

Kagome's eyes grew big when she saw what the sword had done. She was on her feet as she asked, “Hojo are you all right? I didn't hurt you did I?”

 

Hojo couldn't believe that this female had hit him clear across the grounds. He opened his eyes to see her standing there in front of him as he said, “I'm sorry Kagome I should have listened to you when you said to back off.”

 

Hojo picked himself off the ground as he turned to leave. “Don't worry Kagome, I won't come back to bother you.” He turned on his heel and left.

 

Kagome sighed, `this damn sword will not let me have a normal life in this era. I have no choice I will have to go back and give Sesshomaru his sword back. I could give him a chance to explain himself before I get mad and leave again.'

 

Kagome had a headache from everything that had happened today. She went inside as she went to her room and fell asleep on her bed. She will have to figure out what she was finally going to do.

 

A lone figure stood outside her window as he watched her sleep. His desires for her grew as he watched her. He thought it best to let her rest and in the morning he would confront her. He was going to get his answer from her one way or another.

 

~oOo~

 

Inuyasha and his brother traveled to where the wolf demons were located. They wanted to get the jewel shards from Koga. He knew that it was not going to be easy since he knew how to use its power. They had meant to take them from him but opted to wait until they had the rest in order to take them. He did it out of respect for Kagome. She considered him a friend and he respected that.

 

They had traveled for three days before they finally found the mangy wolf. He was with his pack still looking for Naraku as Inuyasha and his group approached.

 

Inuyasha had asked his brother to stay out of the fight. He knew that he would kill the wolf and then Kagome would be mad at him for doing it. He agreed under protest and told him that if he didn't get the shards he would take it from him by force.

 

Koga and his wolves were still looking for Naraku when he caught the scent of the mutt. He didn't smell Kagome with him and wondered what had happened to her. He took off in his direction to get some answers from the dog turd.

 

When he got there the mood of the group was a very solemn one. They didn't look happy as he approached. When he was within ear shot he asked, “Hey mutt face, where's Kagome?”

 

Inuyasha growled at the arrogant wolf as he said, “Koga we have come to get the remaining jewel shards from you. Naraku has been defeated and Kagome needs the shards to make the jewel whole again.”

 

Koga was surprised to here this as he said, “Why didn't Kagome come with you to ask for them? She knew that I would give them to her if she asked.”

 

Inuyasha was beginning to lose this temper as he said, “Kagome is busy at the moment and she has sent us to collect the shards. So hand them over or I will take them from you.”

 

“What do you mean she is busy right now? Where is she mutt face?” Koga said with distain in his voice. He hated where this conversation was going. He knew something was up and Inuyasha was not telling him.

 

Inuyasha pulled Tetsusaiga from its sheath as he said, “That's none of your business. All I know is that she needs the shards and I'm bringing them back with me. You can either give them to me or I will cut your legs off and take them. The choice is yours.”

 

Koga prepared to attack as another demon came into the fight. He looked a lot like Inuyasha as he said, “Who the hell are you? And why are you interfering with this fight?”

 

Sesshomaru had been listening this whole time. His brother was getting nowhere with this arrogant wolf. He decided that he could take the jewel shards without killing the wolf that way Kagome wouldn't be mad at him for doing so.

 

Inuyasha had told him that Koga had the shards in his leg. He could guess where they were located and take it from the arrogant wolf. He made up his mind as he jumped and landed right next to his brother.

 

He heard what the wolf said as he answered, “Who I am is of no concern to you. I do believe that Inuyasha has asked you to hand over the jewel shards. Kagome needs them to make the jewel complete and we are here to take them to her.”

 

Koga became enraged as he said, “Well I'm not handing my shards over to the likes of you. If Kagome wants them then she can come here and get them herself.”

 

Sesshomaru watched the demon closely. He knew that the wolf was fast but he was faster. He had been keeping his left arm out of site from everyone so no one expected the attack that came from this side of his body.

 

A green whip came out as he slashed the outside of the wolf legs and the jewels popped out. Sesshomaru ensnared them in his whip as they landed neatly into his outstretched hand. He turned to his brother and said, “I do believe we have what we came here for.” He turned on his heels as he walked away from the area.

 

Koga became enrage as he tried to attack Sesshomaru. Inuyasha intercepted as he knocked the wolf down on his butt. He stood over Koga as he said, “Consider yourself lucky wolf. If you would have attacked my brother he would have killed you and he wouldn't care what Kagome did to him for doing so.”

 

Koga's eyes grew big as he said, “That's your brother? That's Sesshomaru?”

 

Inuyasha smirked as he said, “Yes that's my brother. He wouldn't think twice about killing you for attacking him. So I suggest that you leave him alone if you want to live.”

 

Inuyasha hurried as he rushed to catch up to his brother. He wanted to ask him how he got his arm back so fast.

 

Sesshomaru was already making his way back to the well and he was not about to be left behind. He still had interest in Kagome and if she rejected Sesshomaru as a mate then he still might still have a chance with her.

 

They all made it back to the well in record time, as Sesshomaru and Inuyasha got ready to leap into the well. They were hoping that it would work as they both held one shard apiece and jumped in. To their surprise the well opened up and let them through as the time slip allowed them to travel to the future.

 

They touched down at the bottom of the well as Inuyasha leaped out of the well. Sesshomaru followed suit as the stench from this era reached his nose.

 

Inuyasha saw this and said, “Yea, I know it really stinks here but this is Kagome's era and we have to be careful not to be seen. There are no demons in this era and we can't allow the ningen to see us in our true forms.”

 

Sesshomaru understood as he followed his brother. He was more familiar with this time than he was so he was stuck following him around until they found the girl. They walked over to the well house door as Inuyasha slowly opened it. He looked out to see if there was anyone at the shrine. It looked deserted as they both walked out and Inuyasha said, “Follow me.”

 

He led his brother to Kagome's house as they stood outside on the tree branch and peeked into the window of her room.

 

Sesshomaru heart skipped a beat as he saw her sleeping. He had missed being with her. He missed her smell but he especially missed the taste of her. His desires for her grew as he started to growl.

 

Inuyasha heard his brother as he turned to him and said, “Sesshomaru, we will have to wait until morning to speak to Kagome. Her mother is in the house and she is very protective of her daughter. You have been waiting all this time what's a few more hours.”

 

Sesshomaru heard his brother as he backed down. He knew he was right, if he had waited all this time to see her again then they could wait until morning. They moved to the god tree as they settled down to wait for a few hours. Then he will finally get his chance to talk to her.

 

Sesshomaru was sitting in the tree as he watched his mate sleep. He saw her moving around in the bed and knew that something was wrong. He heard her whimper as he sat up and watched intently. She was thrashing around in her bed, as she seemed to be fighting with someone.

 

He heard her cry out in pain as he was about ready to jump through the window to comfort her from her from her nightmares. He stopped his moment when another female had come into the room. She walked over to his mate as he saw her reach down and offers some comfort to her mate. He saw his mate quiet down and fell into a deeper sleep.

 

He saw the female cover his mate to keep her warm. She sat by her side as she waited to make sure that she was asleep again. She was running her hand over her head in a soothing motion that his mate found to be comforting. She reached down and gave her a kiss on the forehead as she left the room.

 

Sesshomaru figured that this was Kagome's mother. Kagome looked a lot like the older female if she had long hair like her daughter. He sat back in his tree as he continued to watch his mate sleep. He wanted more than anything to be there with her right now. To have her sleeping in his arms and keep her safe.

 

A few hours passed and dawn was approaching. Sesshomaru noticed that his mate was waking up from her sleep. He saw her sit up as the short sleeping kimono showed all of her legs. They looked beautiful to his eyes as he craved to have them rapped around his head.

 

He saw her leave the room and he sighed. Wherever she went it took her a while to come back. But when she returned to her room she looked to be fully awake as she was searching for something.

 

He saw as she took off her kimono. Her nude body was there for him to see. His desires for her grew as he watched what she was doing. She took out some white clothes from somewhere as she put them on. He remembered these clothes as the things she had under her torn clothes the day he took her with him.

 

He remembered that it covered her parts well, but it always made it hard for him to get to what he wanted. She always wore too many layers of clothing. He saw her pull out her armor and put it on. He wondered where she was going that she would need her armor.

 

He continued to watch until she left the room. He listened intently to see if he could hear what was going on inside the house. He heard nothing but footsteps as someone was coming out of the house.

 

He saw the girl come out of the house as he watched what she was going to do. He hid his aura from her so she wouldn't detect him or his brother. He didn't know how she would react to see him there in her era.

 

Kagome walked out to the shrine grounds, she wanted to do some training to get rid of her frustrations. She had been dreaming about him last night and she was frustrated. She hated to be dependent on anyone but she felt so lonely without him. He was a big part of her life now and she couldn't deny her feelings for him.

 

She walked to the back part of the shrine that had a small forest. There weren't many trees here but it did give her a sense of calm.

 

She enjoyed her time in the feudal era because there were so many trees in that era and the land was clean and pure. If she could change anything that has happened through the centuries she would make sure to preserve the land, at least in some parts, so that the trees would live in her era. There were more concrete buildings and cars in her era than there were trees and flowers.

 

She was close to the god tree when she pulled her sword from its sheath and started her morning routine. She went through her warm up exercises as she loosened her muscles. Once this was done she went into the different fighting styles that Sesshomaru had taught her.

 

Her heart ached as she did these moves. She missed him and wanted to be with him. Her emotions were mixing with her powers as she feed her energy into the sword.

 

Kagome didn't notice what she was doing as her mind was elsewhere. It was like her body had a mind of its own as she gave into its will. Slowly the sword started to glow as the blade started to get longer. The blade was coming alive as she continued to feed it her powers.

 

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha were watching what Kagome was doing. Their eyes grew big when they saw the sword grow in length. It almost looked like the Tetsusaiga as it pulsed with power.

 

Kagome moved the sword around like it was an extension of her body. She was slashing with her sword from side to side as the wind started to pick up. She was creating a new attack with the sword and she didn't even know she was doing it.

 

She picked the sword up over her head, as she was about to bring it down and slash like Inuyasha would do to perform the wind scar attack. She stopped herself as she realized what she was about to do. Her whole body was shaking as she brought the sword down gently.

 

She dug the tip of the blade into the ground as she fell on one knee and started to cry. She didn't know what she was doing or why. If she would have slashed down with her sword she knew that she would have blasted the entire area away.

 

Slowly she let her powers reseed back as the sword returned to its normal form. She was still crying when she felt someone touch her shoulder as she quickly turned around bringing her sword to bear. She almost cut the person in half had they not jumped back from her attack. Her eyes opened wide when she saw who it was.

 

Hojo didn't know how to take a hint that Kagome was not interested in him. He wanted more than anything to be with her and he was determined to get her. He had gotten up early this morning so he could go and see her before school.

 

He knew that she would get up early to exercise, as he would watch her from a distance since she had been back. He entered the shrine as he was looking for her. He finally found her near the big tree on one knee crying.

 

He rushed to her side as he touched her shoulder. He saw her quickly turn around with the sword she had in her hand as she slashed at him. He jumped in time to avoid her attack as he looked at her with wide eyes. He couldn't believe that she almost killed him.

 

He saw her standing there breathing hard. Her eyes were not the same as before. They had a far away look in them, as she seemed to be someone else. She staggered a bit as she brought her sword forward in a fighting stance.

 

Hojo didn't know what to do as he slowly backed away from her hoping that she wouldn't attack him. He froze when he saw her coming towards him with the sword raised over her head. She was about to slash him when a blur of red and silver got in his way and he went unconscious from the blow to his head.

 

Sesshomaru and Inuyasha were still watching from the tree. Sesshomaru was about to go down when his brother held him by his arm as he signaled with his head that someone was coming. They stayed in there spot watching what was going on.

 

They saw Kagome slash at the human as she brought her sword to bear. Sesshomaru had enough. He knew that if he didn't stop her that she would wind up killing this human as he leaped from the tree.

 

Inuyasha went after the human boy as he moved with great speed and hit him on the head. He fell unconscious as he moved the ningen out of harms way to make sure that he wasn't hurt.

 

Sesshomaru landed in front of Kagome as he stared at her. Her eyes were void of any emotion as he walked towards her with care. He knew that she could be a formidable foe with a sword. He should know he trained her.

 

She came towards him as she attacked. He pulled Tenseiga out of its sheath as he caught the blow with his sword. She actually pushed him back as his eyes opened wide. She was a lot more powerful than before. He felt that she was feeding her sword with her emotions and right now she was feeling sorrow in her heart.

 

He squared his shoulders, as he got ready for her next attack. She didn't know what she was doing as she attacked him again. He felt that he was losing her and he had to bring her back. He was thinking rapidly on what he could do as he defended himself from her wrath.

 

He knew that the only way that he could get her to come back to him was to pin her to the ground and kiss her. It had worked in the past and he hoped that it would work this time. He felt that she had lost control of her powers and he had to calm her down.

 

Kagome was in a dream as she attacked the monster that was in front of her. She saw him dodge her attack as she took a piece of him. The monster turned into Naraku as her eyes opened wide in disbelief. She had thought that he was dead, as she got ready to fight him to the death.

 

She started feeding her sword with her energy as it pulsed with power. It started to grow in her hand as she brought it to bear against her enemy. This time she was going to make sure that she killed him once and for all. She had thought that Sesshomaru had killed him but he must have gotten away from her friends.

 

She stopped her attack as she felt a pain in her heart. She clutched her chest as she was breathing hard. The image of Sesshomaru came into her mind as she closed her eyes and focused. Then she felt a stinging pain on her throat as she went backwards to hit the ground hard. She was pinned there as she tried to get out of Naraku's hold.

 

Sesshomaru had seen when Kagome had stopped her attack on him. He saw as she closed her eyes in pain as she clutched her chest. He saw his opportunity as he rushed in and grabbed her by the neck and pinned her to the ground.

 

She started to struggle in his grasp as she tried to free herself. He leaned down and nuzzled her against her neck as he breathed in her scent. Her scent was laced with fear as he started to lick her neck to calm her down.

 

Kagome felt the gentle nuzzle on her neck, as it felt familiar to her. She stopped her struggling as she heard, “Kagome” being whispered in her ear. She thought that she recognized that voice as she was trying to figure out who it was. Then she felt nice warm lips against hers and a bright flash of light cleared her mind.

 

Sesshomaru felt when Kagome calmed down as he said her name in her ear. She seemed to recognize him as he kissed her. They were engulfed in a pure white light as he enjoyed her sweet lips. When he pulled away from her, he looked into her eyes. They were back to the beautiful blue he remembered as she said, “Sesshomaru?” and fell unconscious in his arm.

 

Inuyasha was standing off to the side as he watched what was going on. Kagome seemed to be out of it as his brother battled with her. He saw as he took her down to the ground and got her to calm down.

 

When he kissed her their bodies were engulfed in a bright white light as it faded away and Kagome was left unconscious in his arms.

 

He rushed over to his side as he asked, “Is she all right?”

 

Sesshomaru slowly sat up as he looked at his mate. She had become more powerful than before. He was hurting but if it hadn't been for his armor he knew he would be dead right now.

 

He heard his brother's question as he said, “Yes, she has regained control of her powers. Kagome loses control when she lets her emotions get away from her. This armor that I wear helps me get near her so I can calm her down. Without it I would be dead now.”

 

Inuyasha understood what his brother was saying. He knew he would have been dead if he had tried what his brother did. He saw as Sesshomaru leaned forward and picked Kagome up in his arms.

 

He cradled her against his chest as he said, “We are going back to the feudal era. If she wakes up and she hasn't regained control of her powers she will destroy this place. I have to get her back so I can talk to her. Once I have calmed her down then she will be able to regain control.”

 

Both Inuyasha and Sesshomaru were so busy with Kagome that they never noticed the older female that was watching them. She stepped forward as she said, “Where are you taking my daughter?”

 

Inuyasha jumped when he heard the voice as Sesshomaru became very protective of Kagome. He hated being surprised as his brother stepped in front of him to prevent him from attacking.

 

Inuyasha swallowed hard as he said, “Mrs. Higurashi we are taking Kagome back to the feudal era. She can't stay here with the powers she has. She hasn't learned how to control them completely and there is a chance that she could destroy this place.”

 

Mama understood what Inuyasha was telling her as she was eyeing the demon behind him. “And who is this Inuyasha? Is he a friend of yours?”

 

“No, this is my brother, Sesshomaru. He has been teaching Kagome how to handle her powers. He is a lot more powerful than me and he has been protecting her while she has been training with him.” said Inuyasha in a rush.

 

Mama stepped forward as she eyed the demon in front of her. She didn't care who he was as she said, “Will you protect my daughter from harm the way Inuyasha has always protected her. Because if you won't then she is not going anywhere with you, I love my daughter and I want her to be safe.”

 

Sesshomaru stood tall as he said, “Do not worry. I will protect your daughter with my life. No harm will come to her while she is with me.”

 

Mama nodded that she had heard his words, as she reached out with her hand and caressed Kagome's cheek. She smiled at her and said, “Be safe my daughter and I will see you soon.”

 

She turned her attention to the demon in front of her as she said, “I think that you will need this to travel through the well.” She handed the two jewel pieces to this Sesshomaru person as she turned and went into the house. She trusted them enough to protect her daughter from harm.

 

Both demons breathed a sigh of relief as they saw her mother leave. Sesshomaru looked at his brother and asked, “Is she always that scary when it comes to her daughter?”

 

Inuyasha chuckled as he said, “She can be worse if she finds out that you hurt her in any way. So you better make sure that you don't get Kagome mad to come back home to her mother. Because if she ever does you will have to face her before she will allow you to see her daughter again, and believe me what you saw is nothing compared to what she could really do to you.”

 

Sesshomaru understood his warning as they went to the well house. They both jumped down as the blue light of the time slip allowed them to travel back to the feudal era.

 

When they arrived they both jumped out and landed outside of the well to greet Inuyasha's friends. They were concerned about Kagome as they asked, “What happened to Kagome? She looks so pale.”

 

Sesshomaru stood tall as he said, “She just needs some rest.” He turned as he started to walk away with Kagome in his arms.

 

Inuyasha saw as his brother was leaving then he yelled at him, “Sesshomaru! Remember what I said. She must make up her own mind on what she wants to do.”

 

Sesshomaru nodded that he understood the terms of their agreement as he took off with Kagome in his arms heading back to the Western Lands.

 

Inuyasha watched as Sesshomaru disappeared into the distance with Kagome. He knew what Kagome's choice would be. He knew that she would stay with him because she loved him.

 

But as soon as he turned towards Miroku and Sango they had a million questions for him. He sighed as he thought, `This is going to take the rest of the day to explain what happened to Kagome.'

 

~oOo~

 

This is the end to another chapter. As you can see Sesshomaru now has Kagome back and he is actually working with his brother for once. Though they will be against each other for a little while longer.

 

Many trials await Sesshomaru and Kagome. They will have to face a lot more things before they are finally together. Kagome must shift through her emotions to find her true feelings for Sesshomaru and Sesshomaru still has to learn about love. It will be a hard road ahead for our couple but one they must travel.

 

Until the next chapter!

 

Ja ne!