InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ ForgetMeNot ❯ Why Should I Care? ( Chapter 10 )

Forget-Me-Not

By: Youkai Yume

Didja miss me? ^_^ Sorry everyone for the long wait! But school is just so-Arg! Who invented that crap anyway? Well, this chapter might not be as good as the others, but I'm trying my best with my writer's block still plaguing me. You try writing with it, not very fun, is it? Anyways, here it is, so go ahead and read. Remember to review, and remember, no flames!

Disclaimer: I own nothing except for my sanity, and even that is slowly slipping away. . .

Chapter 10: Why Should I Care?

She felt warm, even with the cool wind brushing against her pale, creamy skin. It felt so pleasant, and Kagome swore she was floating. Well, more like flying. Her eyes gently cracked open, only to see an endless ocean of stars in a midnight blue sea.

A gasp of surprise escaped her delicate lips, as she took in her surroundings. Yes, she was flying, but on what? Kagome felt something fluffy and silky soft beneath her, almost like a cloud. Was she riding on a cloud? Whatever it was, sure felt nice! She began to stroke the fine material, and was slightly surprised when she heard a rumbling sound coming from it. Actually, it was more of a purr.

`Purr?!' Kagome's eyes widened when she realized she wasn't riding on a cloud at all! It was a giant white dog, and she had been running her hands through its' fur! She quickly withdrew her hands, but stopped when she heard whimpers of protest coming from it.

Cautiously, she placed her hand on its' fine silver mane again, and began petting it like she had before. A small smile graced her lips when it purred in contentment again.

"You like that?" She asked it in a rather fond tone. Kagome saw its' head give a slight nod, and she continued petting it. She didn't get a chance to see it's face yet, for it kept its' eyes straight ahead, not bothering to look back at her. She didn't really care anyway, because she was too occupied with the scenery at the moment.

Kagome had never realized how everything looked so beautiful from above, and as she and the giant silver dog continued to hop from cloud to cloud, she found herself mesmerized by the night. She squealed in delight when the dog leaped higher into the sky. Her tiny hands clutched onto its massive mane, burying her face into the soft fur.

"Higher!" She found herself saying to it, and it complied to her wishes. The silver dog leaped higher into the night, as if wanting to reach all the way up to the moon. It seemed like they were going to do it too, for with each leap, they were closer to the giant orb. Kagome herself found that she was reaching out her hands expectantly to touch the moon's surface.

But in doing so, she had let go of the dog, and she found herself falling off of it. Everything happened so quickly, and yet at the same time in slow motion, as she felt her body plummeting to the earth. Her hand was still outstretched at the moon, though it seems impossible to touch it now.

She squeezed her eyes shut, waiting for the cold hard ground, but it never came. She opened her sapphire eyes slowly, and sighed in relief to find that she was floating slowly down to earth. Kagome could feel something breathing down her neck, and wasn't surprised to find that the silver dog was holding her by the scruff of her sailor shirt.

As soon as her feet touched the ground, she whirled around to hug the giant dog's long face. She stroked and petted its' head, occasionally scratching it's ears as it continued to purr from her touch. Kagome felt it's warm tongue lick her hand in affection, and she giggled from the contact.

"Arigato," she whispered to it before withdrawing a bit to kiss the crescent moon on its' furry forehead. `Wait a minute. . .' She took several steps back away from it to get a full view of its' magnificent form.

"Sesshomaru?"

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The demon lord watched with sparked curiosity as the young miko in his arms snuggled even closer into his fluffy tail. She was still petting him subconsciously, and he was still, much to his own frustration, purring in contentment.

Sesshomaru held his breath when he heard her whisper his name fondly in her sleep. `Is she dreaming of me?' he silently wondered. He couldn't help but feel a strange rush of warmth rising in his chest at the thought, but just as quickly as it came, he squashed the invading emotion. `If she is dreaming of me, I hope that it is in a nightmare,' but the thought didn't bring the comfort that he had hoped.

The sudden thought of her fearing him was somehow. . .unbearable. He shook the absurd thought out of his head. He, Sesshomaru, should always be feared, by everyone. He looked down at Kagome, who had a look of pure contentment on her peaceful face. `But she has never feared me, never flinched at my presence. I should be upset that she does not acknowledge me as a superior, but as an equal, and yet, I'm not. . .'

Sesshomaru tried to force himself to be angry at her. For being so weak as to be kidnapped by the wolf prince, and yet strong enough to render THE Sesshomaru into a state of confusion.

His mind wandered to Koga once more. Why had he reacted like he had? He couldn't understand why his blood boiled like it did, why his claws ached to spill blood at the sight of him wrapping his arms around Kagome. It was illogical, this feeling of possessiveness, of rage, and over what? This miko? This woman-child? This HUMAN?

Sesshomaru scowled at the continuing thoughts. What had happened to the cold emotionless demon lord that he used to be? The one that humans and demons alike cowered at his feet? `No! I have not changed. And I WILL not be changed. Certainly not by a mere human girl.'

He cut off all train of thought there, as he was quickly approaching camp.

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"Damnit! Where are they?!" Inuyasha paced impatiently back and forth, waiting for his brother and Kagome to return. They had been chasing after Koga together, but after realizing that he could not catch up to Koga with his current speed and injuries, Sesshomaru had took off without him. Although silently cursing that he let someone like Sesshomaru rescue Kagome, he found that it was useless to keep following, so he grudgingly returned to camp, where Sango, Miroku, and Shippo all badgered him with questions of Kagome right after.

"If anything's happened to Kagome, I'll. . ."

"You'll do what? Dear brother?" Everyone's heads whipped around upon hearing the familiar emotionless voice. Sesshomaru had just emerged from the trees, carrying the still slumbering Kagome.

"Sesshomaru-sama!" An overly ecstatic Rin ran to hug the taiyoukai. "You brought back Kagome-neesan!"

"S'bout time, too!" Sesshomaru tore his eyes away from his ward to glare at his half-brother. Inuyasha was stomping towards them, eyes running over Kagome's unconscious form and then back to Sesshomaru's eyes. "What did you do to her?" he asked through gritted teeth. Sesshomaru's eyes narrowed at the ungrateful hanyou.

"Calm down, whelp! I saved her, and now she is merely sleeping. You should do well to thank me for saving your mate," He countered, almost spitting out the words when he came to the "mate" part. Even though he did not smell his mark upon her, he knew Inuyasha considered her his, seeing as how he showed obvious signs of feelings. What sickened even more was the fact that he knew that Kagome. . .Kagome would've wanted nothing more than to be his.

`But why should I care?' If Inuyasha wanted her, then by all means let him take her! He, Sesshomaru could care less, right?

"We are NOT mates!" Inuyasha yelled out, his face blushing furiously. He quickly looked away, trying to hide his beet red face from the taiyoukai.

Sesshomaru was about to counter with a witty remark, when he heard Kagome moan and stir slightly awake. Her eyes opened dazedly to the world around her, and she blinked to clear her vision. Kagome yawned and rubbed her eyes.

"What's all the racket?" She grumbled sleepily.

"Kagome-neesan!" Rin hugged her tightly as soon as Sesshomaru set her down. Although she was still a bit groggy, she managed to return the affection. Kagome lifted her eyes a bit, only to be locked under Inuyasha's intense gaze.

She gently pried Rin from herself, and cautiously approached the hanyou. Sesshomaru watched intently as the two drew nearer to each other. Inuyasha only stared at her, his eyes a bit softer from before, and guilt was plainly visible on them.

"Kagome, are you hurt?" He asked her. Kagome only shook her head no, blushing at the concern that he displayed for her. This didn't go unnoticed by Sesshomaru, and he suddenly felt the blood-boiling sensation again.

"I just, Kagome, I. . ." Inuyasha stumbled on his words, not fully wanting to apologize for his actions, even if they were for her. As much as he hated to admit it, he knew he had hurt Kagome emotionally by ignoring her pleas.

But he was interrupted by her finger pressed firmly yet gently upon his lips. He looked confusedly into her sapphire orbs, trying to draw an answer from them, and only saw forgiveness. Inuyasha felt a heavy burden lift from his shoulders.

"I know," was all she said, smiling sweetly up at him.

Sango and Miroku sighed, happy that Kagome was able to forgive anyone so easily. As they went over to Kagome, a ball of red fluff flew pass them to latch himself onto his "momma." As everyone clamored and fussed over Kagome, no one noticed a particular demon lord who withdrew from the happy circle of friends. Instead, he stood there silently from afar, still glaring with unexplained anger over at the miko and her hanyou.

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"Stay still! I need to put medicine on it!"

"No way! That thing friggin' stings!" Kagome struggled with a stubborn Inuyasha, who refused to let her put medicinal herbs on his wounds from his battle with Koga. It was night now, and everyone was gathered around the fire, ramen bowls in hand.

"Well, I wouldn't have to patch you up if you had just listened to me, and not fight Koga in the first place!" She yelled back. Inuyasha flattened his ears against his head. From her high-pitched voice or the guilt she burdened on him again, he wasn't sure.

"I thought you forgave me," he said rather sulkily under his breath. Kagome's anger softened at this, and she was a little more gentle with her treatment.

"I have, but sometimes, I feel like you only apologize to me so you don't feel guilty anymore. Do you even learn your lessons? Because, the next thing I know, you go and do the same thing that you just apologized for again."

Inuyasha listened intently at what she said. Did he really do that? Betray Kagome's trust over and over again? Was that how he made her feel? And was that how she really thought him as-a promise-breaking inconsiderate brat? His heart wrenched at the next thought that ran across his mind. `And yet, she would still forgive me, trust me, and care for me. And I. . .I always take her for granted.'

He was brought out of his thoughts when he felt her head rest against his bare back.

"Just don't do it again, `kay Inu-chan?" Kagome whispered just loud enough for him to hear. At hearing this, Inuyasha quickly spun around to pull her into a tight embrace, not thinking nor caring about what he had just done.

"Gomen, Kagome, for hurting you." He held onto her tightly, and Kagome, although shocked, slowly returned the embrace.

"I told you before, I already forgave you. So go and eat your ramen now!" She said playfully at him, hoping to hide the blush that now stained her cheeks.

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Sesshomaru watched from the corner of his eye in disgust at the warm moment that Kagome and Inuyasha shared. He shouldn't care about them, or their relationship with one another. Heck, he DIDN'T care! So, why does his blood still boiling? Why did he feel envious at the sight of them? For the first time, he, Sesshomaru, was not envious of his hanyou brother because of Tetsusaiga, but because of his miko.

He turned his head to fully gaze over to where Kagome was sitting, chatting happily with the demon exterminator and kitsune pup. She seemed to glow in the moonlight, basking everyone in the warmth of her smile. In that one brief moment, he was filled with unexplainable longing, and want.

`What do I want?' He found himself asking. It certainly couldn't be HER. That much he knew for sure. He gazed down at the little girl that was sitting on his lap, slurping up her ramen. Perhaps it was just attention that he wanted. Attention that he was deprived of when his mother passed, and now has been given a taste of by none other than the miko.

Sesshomaru shook his head in frustration. He needed no such childish desires. It was just simply absurd. His golden eyes fixed onto the roaring flame, and he became so engrossed in it, that he had not noticed the object of his frustration approach.

"Ano. . .Sessho-kun?" He looked up at Kagome, who held a bowl of ramen in each hand.

"What?" He asked coldly. She shifted uncomfortably on her spot before extending a bowl towards him.

"I thought that you would be hungry," Sesshomaru eyed the bowl before taking it from her wordlessly. Her face broke into a smile, and she plopped down next to him, eating from the bowl that she held in her other hand.

Rin giggled happily, crawling from Sesshomaru's lap onto Kagome's when she saw her sit down. Kagome patted her head affectionately, and continued to eat. They stayed like that for a while, until Rin fell asleep on Kagome's lap, empty bowl still clutched in her hand. She cradled the little girl, and kissed her forehead before turning back to the taiyoukai who was watching her from the corner of his golden eye.

"Thank You, Sessho-kun," she said rather shyly, "for saving me, again." Sesshomaru looked coolly down at her.

"Someone had to do it, and it was obvious that the hanyou lacked the ability to do so," he responded in his usual cold façade.

"Not just for that. . ." Kagome blushed, remembering the dream of her midnight flight with the silver dog that turned out to be Sesshomaru in the end. He raised a curious eyebrow at her.

"Then, what else for?" He asked when he saw flushed cheeks at the topic. Kagome waved her hands objectively at him.

"Forget it! It was just something stupid!" With that, she handed the sleeping Rin over to Sesshomaru, gathered the empty bowls, and stood up to prepare for the night. Sesshomaru was slightly upset at her for dismissing him like that, but was more disappointed than upset for her lack of an answer. But he waved the notion from his head.

`Why should I care?'

End Chapter ^_^

O_o compares Rin from the new episodes to Rin in the stories. Gasp! She's just soooooo articulate! She talks with perfect grammar and everything! (Sigh) She's cuter when she talks in third person. . .Oh well, she's still cute nonetheless. I hope I haven't angered anyone in putting the little fluff with Kagome and Inuyasha there, but it fits for me. Sess might get be a lil' OOC for some people, and I apologize for that. But honestly, to me, he seems totally in character, but that's because I'm the author, and likes to make him do whatever I want. ^_^ So selfish!

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