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Transit Umbra, Lux Permanet	By : ChaoticReverie Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 3749 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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Chapter List
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Kagome wasn't sure how long she'd been awake; a few hours, maybe? Despite her efforts to fall asleep again she found herself unable, her mind alert and racing. Yet it was still early, not quite dawn, so she lay quietly and thought to herself over the past few days, not wanting to disturb the rest she knew the others undoubtedly needed. Even Inuyasha was still dozing, a testament to just how exhausted he must have been. When the sky finally began to lighten, she deemed it safe to begin her daily routine.
The slayer woke to the sounds of rustling, her hand reaching instinctively for a weapon. She was surprised to find, however, that the source of said noise was actually her young friend. "You're up early."
She shrugged. "I couldn't get back to sleep; figured I would start breakfast."
Sango was quick to rise, ready to relieve her of the task. "I can do it for you."
Kagome shook her head. "It's fine. You've all been taking care of me for so long, I think it's time I contribute again."
The slayer paused, realizing after a second that her friend was quite right. Tending to the girl's needs had become a familiar routine, but as of yesterday the additional concern was no longer needed. She smiled, the thought making her heart feel a little bit lighter. "Alright."
The smell of food woke Miroku, who hummed happily as he pulled himself upright and stretched languidly. "Ah, something smells delightful."
The young woman smiled as she handed a bowl to the priest, moving on to her hanyou friend. His ears twitched as she approached him, golden eyes snapping open.
"How are you feeling?" he probed, trying to sniff out the scent of her discomfort.
"Just fine," she told him truthfully, offering him his portion.
Mind at ease, he released the iron grip he had on his blade, moving it from his lap and placing it reverently in the grass next to him. Taking the dish from her hands, he nodded his thanks, his gaze never leaving her as she continued to hand out breakfast.
The group ate in relative silence, though Shippou was none too subtle about his delight at having Kagome cooking again. He hummed happily all the while, earning himself a chuckle or two. The young miko placed her bowl aside when she finished, turning to greet the demon Lord as he appeared.
"We depart shortly," he informed her.
Inuyasha watched his brother as he studied the girl, keen eyes ever assessing. It was surprising to witness him look upon a human… well… former human with something other than disdain or complete disinterest. He stood, plucking Tetsusaiga from the ground and sliding it back into place at his hip. He approached the daiyoukai with long, determined strides, stopping within arm's reach of him. When Sesshomaru didn't bother to even glance his way, he let out a perturbed growl.
"What is it you want, Inuyasha?" he inquired, golden eyes still following the girl intently.
"Can we talk?"
At that Sesshomaru did look at him, quirking one silvery brow at the inquiry.
"Keh, not here. Alone," the hanyou clarified.
Turning from the group, the daiyoukai waited for the half breed to lead the way, following leisurely after him until they were standing a short distance from camp. "You are concerned for the girl?"
Inuyasha nodded.
"You needn't fear. No harm will come to her so long as she is in my care."
The hanyou scoffed. "I know that, dumbass. That's not what I meant."
Patience wavering oh-so-slightly at the informal address, Sesshomaru warned, "Do not waste my time, Inuyasha. Speak your piece."
He took a deep breath, casting a fleeting look back toward the others. "Kagome is the kindest, most selfless person I've ever met. She gives so much of herself without a second thought… I just don't want her to get hurt."
"What are you insinuating?"
The hanyou folded his arms over his chest. "Keh, don't think I haven't noticed. You watch her all the time… but it's alright. Kagome… she has that effect on everyone."
Yet again the daiyoukai arched his brow at his brother's words. "Rather presumptuous," he drawled, though his voice lacked its usual hard edge.
"I ain't presuming anything. I've seen it happen over and over again. All it takes is about five minutes around her. She forgives and she loves so freely… that you can't help but love her back."
"And you think that I have fallen sway?"
"Even if you haven't already, you're going to be with her for days, so it's bound to happen. Just… don't hurt her."
At that, the demon Lord hummed in amusement. "Let us say that your presumptions are correct. Are you giving me your blessings, little brother?"
He snorted, flustered. "It's a warning, idiot."
With that the boy departed, leaping back toward the encampment. He gazed after him, and while the trees blocked his view of the group he could see them quite easily, or rather, he could see her quite easily. Her aura left a vivid imprint upon his mind's eye, the scent of her distinct and unmistakable. Her presence nearly washed out all the others, the tiny pinpricks of their existence drowning in the sea of her newly unleashed power. He had indeed been watching the girl; he pursued knowledge just as fervently as he pursued strength, and she was an endless vessel of curiosities.
He smirked as he recalled his brother's words, though he did not doubt them. He had heard of the allies his brother's odd pack had amassed, all thanks to the priestess, he was certain - Inuyasha had never been good with politics. He was the sort to swing first and ask questions later, but the girl… she looked for the good in everyone, even in him.
The half breed's assumptions of his intentions, however, he found somewhat quizzical. It was not that he denied or agreed with the boy's theory, but rather he had never truly considered her in such a way. True she was undoubtedly beautiful, but there were many beautiful females throughout Nihon.
'And yet I remain unbound,' he considered to himself with a small smile. He had met many beauties, certainly, but none of them had interested him; not one. He supposed that in the days to come, he would see just how accurate the hanyou's theory was.
By the time his lazy gate brought him back to the camp she was ready to leave, saying the last of her goodbyes.
"Be careful, Kagome," Shippou instructed sternly, though the worry in his tone was evident.
She grinned at him, shifting her pack on her shoulder. "I'll be back before you know it," she assured him.
The young woman turned to her escort, clearing her throat awkwardly as she waited for him to instruct her.
Feeling particularly cruel that morning (and just a trifle playful), Sesshomaru allowed a long moment of silence to pass between them, amusement curling through him as she fidgeted beneath his golden stare. He heard her draw a deep breath – undoubtedly to speak to him – and turned to his brother, cutting her off quite abruptly.
"Bokuseno will alert you should they attack again. If circumstances become dire have him contact me, and we will return with haste."
Inuyasha nodded.
"The other Lords will undoubtedly begin arriving soon. Refrain from engaging in pointless feuds."
The hanyou snorted. "Keh, no promises."
When he glanced back at the girl she was shooting him a rather perturbed look, little hands fisted at her sides. Faster than the eye could follow he maneuvered behind her, earning himself a yelp.
"Jeez! A little warning next time?!" she panted, twisting herself around to stare up at him.
Her eyes were a shade darker than before, but as he continued to watch her they began shifting, turning a vivid magenta as her brows pinched in frustration. Most curious.
The young woman gasped, tearing her eyes away from the daiyoukai's unreadable face as she felt something misty and oddly solid form beneath her feet. Beneath her a pale cloud of pure youki took shape, and instinctively she reached out for something to steady herself with. Her fingers fisted unceremoniously into the leg of his hakama, but at that point she could have cared less about decorum. If he was going to do stuff without warning her, he would have to let this sort of thing slide!
If it bothered him he didn't show it, and the pair of them rose into the air, clearing the canopy before he spoke to her. "You may wish to hold on more firmly."
She lifted a brow in question, slowly taking up another handful of silk. He hummed, foregoing further explanation and simply circling an arm around her, pulling her flush against his side. She made a small, high noise, but remained put all the same.
Kagome peered down at the ground, smiling at the exuberant kit as he waved at her. Then she considered something she hadn't before, and she turned sharply to look at the demon Lord. "Wait!"
"What is it?"
"Shippou! I mean – it's not really safe for him here! I should ask Sango take him back to Edo or-"
"You needn't fear for him," the daiyoukai informed her with certainty. She continued to stare at him with those shifting purple eyes, and he withheld the urge to sigh. "Bokuseno's forest is secure; nothing enters without his knowledge. Between our barriers and the powerful youkai that will be arriving shortly, you're kit is perfectly safe. I have sent for Rin to join them there as well."
Mentions of the little girl calmed her. Sesshomaru guarded his ward with vicious ferocity, and if he was bringing her here, that meant this truly was the safest place for a child to be. They ascended further into the sky, hovering over the forest as the sun breached the clouds in the East. It was quite a lovely sight, she thought, admiring the way the leaves glowed in the early morning light.
A few seconds passed, and she chanced a curious look at the daiyoukai, surprised to find him staring at her in askance. With a blush, she realized he could not sense the jewel and was waiting for her to guide him.
Clearing her throat, she lifted a finger and pointed south. "It's… that way."
He gave a small nod and then they were moving, the ground below them rushing by in a blur. She gasped and tucked herself more tightly to his side, burying her face in the winding fur pelt on his shoulder. A handful of seconds passed, and she noticed the lack of discomfort she had expected. There was no cold nipping at her skin, no wind ripping through her hair and ringing in her ears. She peeked through the thick, pale fur with one eye, pulling back completely when she noticed the luminous golden cocoon that surrounded them.
'It's his aura,' she realized, 'It's... shielding us from the elements.' Sesshomaru certainly was an incredible being.
"How are you faring?"
His sudden question startled her, and she stammered, "I-I'm alright. I'm not tired or sore… so that's a nice change. And I feel… different, in some ways. It's strange."
Sesshomaru imagined it would be. To go from being a human to something entirely different, into a body that was constantly renewing itself, as opposed to gradually breaking down over time… it was likely a very surreal feeling indeed.
"Is this… what it feels like to be a demon?" she wondered aloud.
He lifted a brow at the inquiry, not all that certain of the answer himself. "It is difficult to say. As spiritual beings, youkai draw energy from the world around them. I do not yet know if your powers are connected to that same energy, or if they are fueled solely by the jewel."
She nibbled her lip as she considered his words, wishing that she wasn't quite so 'in the dark' about her own abilities. But things like this took time, she supposed, and while she didn't have an abundance of it, she was going to be trained by the most capable individual she'd ever met. A small smile found its way onto her face as she reminded herself of that. 'I'm in good hands.'
The daiyoukai watched her from his peripherals, deciding he would need to study her more closely to better understand this power of hers. If he was to help her harness it, he needed to be familiar with it. The upcoming battle would be immense, and if they had any hope of defeating this ancient enemy he needed to ensure that the girl was ready.
Off they go!
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