InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Blood is Thicker than Water ❯ To Protect the One You Love ( Chapter 5 )

5. To Protect the One You Love

 

 

Shouts echoed through the corridors carrying to the garden where Kagome sat with Lady Angelique causing Kagome to rise to her feet. Above her head she noticed a faint blue barrier encapsulating the castle, how she could have missed it earlier bothered Kagome. Uneasily she glanced at the woman who stood beside her now. Lady Angelique calmly walked the path back to the castle not saying a word to Kagome only beckoning her to follow which she did, unsure of what she should do.

 

Kagome was trying to absorb all of what the powerful youkai had told her about these `special' powers that she now had within her, how could she tap into them to help Inuyasha, the lady simply instructed her that they would be there when needed, but it brought Kagome no solace now. She was without a weapon, and having to depend on a power she could not control left her at a loss.

 

She followed Angelique into the corridors, which were now bursting with activity, armored youkai were all running toward to what Kagome thought must be the castle entrance. Coming down the hall toward her were Hitomi and Emi, the two halted their advance when they realized she was with Lady Angelique, looking at each other with puzzled looks. Kagome was unsure if she should try to escape now, but with the barrier she was unsure if she could make it through. Lady Angelique said she would help her, but Kagome did not wish to bring Sesshomaru's wrath down upon his own mother. Emi gracefully approached the two women.

 

“Our Lord Sesshomaru wishes the miko to be brought to him, for protection.” Emi bowed before Lady Angelique, casting a cold glare Kagome's way. “Come with me miko.”

 

Kagome laughed aloud. “Protection! Right, him protect me? More like he wants to kill me!”

 

“Go with them Kagome, I will follow shortly, no harm will come to you I promise.” Lady Angelique smiled to Kagome, who was starting to doubt the lady's intentions. “It will be fine.”

 

Kagome's eyes protested, but she could do nothing but believe the youkai, reluctantly she allowed the twin kitsune women to lead her to Lord Sesshomaru's chamber. Shouts and screaming was coming from outside, Kagome smiled to herself, Inuyasha and her friends had arrived. It seemed the forces of Sesshomaru were not faring to well with protecting the castle.

 

As the trio approached Lord Sesshomaru entered the hall striding up to Kagome, Emi who was leading Kagome by the arm released her grip stepping back away from her master, Hitomi doing the same. Confused Kagome looked up into the composed countenance of Sesshomaru. The lord took Kaogme by the wrist nearly dragging her behind him as he walked on dawn the corridor; Kagome nearly tripped trying to keep up with his quickening pace.

 

“Hey! Just where are you taking me?” She protested trying to free herself from his iron grip, only making his grip tighter. “Just let me go! I can walk on my own, I do not need to be led like a child!” Kagome only received silence from the youkai lord.

 

Five reptilian youkai rushed past them, a sound near thunder shook the entire castle, causing Sesshomaru to move even faster. Kagome was becoming increasingly annoyed as she continued to try and wrench her hand free.

 

“Persist in trying to free yourself and I shall break it woman.” Sesshomaru flatly spoke his pace slowing as he came to the entrance of his home. He pulled Kagome in front of him pushing her toward the door, but not to far out of reach. “I wish you to see the futility of Inuyashas' attack.”

 

Another loud booming shook the air around them. Kagome looked out into space between the castle and its gates to see Inuyasha, wielding the red Tetsusaiga. The thunderous boom being the Tetsusaiga striking the barrier, resounding in the air within the protective confines, Kagomes ears were beginning to ring, the noise must be agony for the youkai that inhabited the castle. With each strike the barrier momentarily weakened only moments later to return to its original strength. How was Sesshomaru able to erect such a powerful barrier?

 

As if reading her thoughts Sesshomaru answered pulling her back to him, his right arm wrapped around her chest holding her body flush against his. “I have a multitude of youkai that can weave the protective magic's. Inuyasha will tire himself long before the barrier falls, I wished for you to see your mate fall.” He sneered disgusted by how close he held his brothers bitch to him.

 

Sesshomaru's hold on her bothered her greatly, however it was not a hold meant out of tenderness, only his wish that she not run from him. Sesshomaru had control of the moment, and she could do nothing but watch her love continue to put everything into the Tetsusaiga intent on bring down the barrier that held Kagome with his brother. Inuyasha already appeared tired even as Kagome watched him from such a distance. Sango, Shippo, and Miroku were dealing with the youkai that breached the barrier to deal with the intruders, they did not seem to be overmatched, Kagome was solely concerned with the exhaustion that would overtake Inuyasha if he continued his assault on the barrier, when he did bring it down he would be exhausted, and Sesshomaru would take advantage of that deadly weakness. Kagome had to help him, the magic users were more than likely inside of the castle, and she doubted if she could make it to them in time, or if she could even get away from Sesshomaru.

 

The Lady Angelique came up behind Sesshomaru he gave his mother only a fleeting glance of recognition. Kagome could feel a low resonating growl fill Sesshomaru's chest as his grip on her tightened. He obviously did not wish his mother there, Kagome wondered if he even liked her, given that love would be such as unneeded emotion for the youkai lord. Sesshomaru stiffened, his cold eyes watching his brother wield the fang that should be his, and why his father favored Inuyasha when he never even knew him angered Sesshomaru to his core. Sesshomaru blamed Inuyasha for the death of their father, not only Inuyasha, but the weak human female that mothered him. History was repeating itself when Inuyasha took the human girl in his arm as mate; Sesshomaru knew he should have killed Inuyasha when he was nothing but a pup, yet he was young and unable to do such a thing to the spirit of his most honorable father. But no more, he would not allow Inuyasha to have any pups with the lowly human, even if she was a miko.

 

Kagome shuddered as she acutely felt the anger growing in Sesshomaru, his grip loosened only for Kagome to find Sesshomarus' poison claws positioned over her heart. Oh by the Kami he is going to kill me! Kagome wildly looked around for any help, feeling like a fool for believing Lady Angelique, no harm would come to her. My ass! Kagomes eyes locked on Inuyasha.

 

“INUYASHA!” Kagome screeched unsure of what to do.

 

“Believe in your love Kagome.” Lady Angelique nearly inaudible whispered.

 

Five holes burned into Kagomes shirt as Sesshomaru paused feeling her rapid heartbeat he would relish pulling her beating heart from her chest. He wanted Inuyashas complete attention. The miko in his arm became rigid, Sesshomaru smiled to himself, knowing she must be petrified of him; he was waiting for her pleas to spare her life.

 

 

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Inuyasha stopped his attack on the barrier when he heard Kagomes scream, terror gripped him when he saw her being held by Sesshomaru, his claws readied to end her life in a single stroke, and there was no way Inuyasha could get to her in time. Panic, rage, hopelessness, and fear took hold of him all at once, how could he have let this happen. His mind was at a loss for a clear thought, emotion was the fuel that was running through his veins.

 

“Protect the one you love Inuyasha.”

 

A voice spoke in his head, as all time seemed to stand still.

 

“What?” Inuyasha was beginning to think his psyche had just snapped.

 

“Protect the one you love my son. It is my final gift.”

 

Inuyashas eyes met the time-frozen gaze of Kagome, she was terrified, and at that brief moment he realized he would never fail her again. “I will protect the one I love!” The Tetsusaiga fell from Inuyashas' hand, transforming from the great fang to the aged sword.

 

 

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Kagome gasped when Tetsusaiga fell, her eyes burned with tears, worry took over her mind, was he going to give into his exhaustion, allowing his inner youkai to gain control? But he had no mortal injury, what was wrong with her love. Her heartbeat quickened, desperation filled her thoughts, her soul aching to reach Inuyasha, and their bond took over her body. Kagome began to glow a soft pink light. Her eyes closed she demanded her aura to grow and the miko's power did, sending Lord Sesshomaru flying backwards. Her arms out raised, she could feel the magic pulse of the barrier, and with a brief burst of energy from her own body the barrier shuttered and fell.

 

Sesshomaru returned to his feet in awe of the miko before him.

 

“Regatdez mon fils que c'est la puissance impressionnante de l'amour.” Lady Angelique whispered into her sons' ear. Sesshomaru looked at her stunned.

(For those that don't speak French its “Look my son, this is the awesome power of love.”)

 

 

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Inuyashas entire body felt as if it was being torn apart, his screams changed to a deepened growl that filled him, turning to a snarl, he fell to all fours, his body contorting he screamed as his vision turned to blood red, his hands and body was transforming, but he held cognitive thought. This was not the youkai transformation, his heart beat for the love of Kagome, and in his thoughts he heard the voice of his father telling him to protect her. In his mind he screamed even the voice in his head turning to a howl, as he opened his eyes looking down on Sesshomarus' courtyard. Inuyasha peered down at two white clawed paws, he was confused but it would wait the barrier was down, and somehow Kagome had gotten free of Sesshomaru.

 

The brilliant light faded from Kagome she collapsed to the ground unmoving. Sesshomaru pushed his mother back from him going to Kagome, looking up at the newly transformed body of his brother. Inuyasha had the outward appearance like his, yet he kept the shape of his ears in his hanyou form. The black beads Inuyasha wore were still around his neck, but transformed with him to a larger size.

 

“This is not possible. You are hanyou!” Sesshomaru growled at the beast looming at the castle gate.

 

Sesshomarus' guards began to swarm Inuyasha, he was pawing them away like ants, a brave bull youkai stabbed at him with an evil looking pike, drawing blood, Inuyasha caught the beast in his jaws snapping him in two with a powerful bite. Inuyasha looked to his brother standing over his mate he tossed the mangled body from his mouth it landed a few feet from the deceased creatures master. Sesshomaru held his brothers gaze, his eyes flashing to red, he would meet his brother head on. His face began to change, his body taking on his true inuyoukai form.

 

Sango and Miroku had frozen watching Inuyasha transform bewildered, how was this possible, how was Kagome able to bring down the barrier? The youkai that were attacking them went after Inuyasha, leaving the two alone with their amazement. Shippo simply fell to him bottom stunned to see Inuyasha take such an appearance.

 

 

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“Well isn't this an interesting play of events. Who would of thought Inuyasha held such a secret within him.” Naraku stared into the silver mirror of Kanna. The girl's blank face giving no feeling to the situation at all, she simply nodded to her master. “We will have to do something about the miko though, I can not allow her to live with such powers. No doubt this new ability is the product of Kikyo's death.”

 

Naraku watched the scene in interest, concerned about the sudden change in both Inuyasha and Kagome, yes; something would definitely have to be done about this.