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To Protect the Alpha Female	By : Sylean Category: InuYasha > General Views: 10682 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Chapter 11: To Reveal Ownership

“Jaken, you will watch over Rin tonight with Ah-Un. There is something I must do,” Sesshomaru ordered before walking off.

“Something, MiLord?” Jaken asked, letting curiosity get the best of him. “Like what?” He was rewarded with no answer. ‘Sesshomaru never tells me anything anymore,’ he whined to himself, glaring at the sleeping child cuddled against Ah-Un whom he blamed for the secretive behavior.

They had stayed at the village for the remainder of the night after the Panther demon incident, and after another day of wandering the countryside, were settling down into a makeshift camp out in the woods. A campfire was going, with a stack of firewood nearby, water was boiling for instant ramen, and Inuyasha had already scouted the perimeter for demons. All in all, they were ready to settle down and relax for a few hours before going to sleep. This calm was instantly shattered when, without warning, Inuyasha sprung to his feet and drew Tessaiga. The humans didn’t know what was coming, but followed suit and held their weapons at the ready. Emerging from the darkening forest, Sesshomaru stopped in front of his younger sibling, unfazed by the powerful fang.

“Sesshomaru, what the hell are you doing here?” Inuyasha growled, protector mode flaring on high.

“Sheath your sword. I have come to claim what is mine,” Sesshomaru spoke evenly and made no move to attack, just waited for his meaning to dawn on Inuyasha.

‘Huh?’ Inuyasha ran through his options. ‘Does he mean the sword, or…’ His eyes widened at the realization. “Keh,” he scoffed and did as he was told, sheathing his weapon, “So you’ve finally decided. Took you long enough.” Although he was relieved that this meant Sesshomaru would no longer seek her life, he was a little disappointed knowing she was now forever and completely beyond his reach.

“Inuyasha, what is he talking about?” Sango stiffened, still holding Hiraikotsu at the ready. It was never good news when a demon said they were after what was theirs; she had seen far too often the same scenario before where a demon would steal a young maiden away from her parents.

“Stand down, already,” Inuyasha ordered, shocking them all that he’s the one ordering peace, “this has been a long time coming.” Sango relaxed a bit, but still remained on guard while Miroku looked on speculatively. Kagome was just plain confused, thinking all Sesshoamru wanted was Inuyasha’s sword, but he didn’t seem to be going after it. Turning back to his brother, Inuyasha asked, “Why the sudden change?”

“She is adequate,” he stated simply, not giving any more than that. Upon hearing “she” both Sango and Miroku became very aware of what was going on. He was here to claim either Kagome, or Sango, and they both drew conclusions together that it was the former, quickly positioning themselves between the demon lord and their naïve friend. Kagome peeked over their shoulders, trying to figure out what was going on. This was just so unusual.

“Good luck with that attitude,” Inuyasha scoffed, knowing exactly how Kagome would react to that, “and Sesshomaru, don’t you dare hurt her; that’s all I have to say to you.”

Inuyasha stepped aside, but there was another obstacle, the two humans who thought to bar his way. Glancing between the two, he gave one word, “Move.”

“Do as he says,” Inuyasha told them from his place leaning against a tree. “He only wants to talk with her.” He didn’t think Sesshomaru would kill them, not in front of Kagome. He may be ignorant about her, but he should know enough not to kill her allies in order to gain her favor.

“I know exactly what he wants,” Sango spit out, determined to protect her “sister.” She would not lose any more family to ruthless demons. She had found the aftermath on too many occasions; broken, bloodied, horrified bodies’ left after a demon got what they wanted.

“Sango, I’m okay to just talk to him,” Kagome patted her on the shoulder, trying to calm her. It wouldn’t be the first time she’d been alone with him, and he hadn’t hurt her before. ‘What’s the worst that can happen?’ she thought, but then added. ‘As long as I don’t anger him.’

“I understand your concern, Sango,” Miroku thought it over, “but I’m sure Lord Sesshomaru is more honorable than to force his point.” His sly glance over at the demon lord was enough to confirm his statement, a near imperceptible nod. Sesshomaru would not force himself on her. To get Sango’s full attention, Miroku deemed this a good time to give her rear end a good, solid grope and was swiftly smacked.

Sesshomaru watched curiously, noting to himself that humans must not like to be touched in such ways, before taking the opening the monk gave him and approached Kagome, “Come, Miko.” He strode off away from the arguing pair before they noticed, with the girl on his heels.

Inuyasha sulked, more disappointed than he should be about his brother deciding to uphold his word. He had secretly been hoping that Sesshomaru’d find some Inu bitch instead, and then after Kikyo left this world, he could have Kagome. But now, his brother had made his desire known, and going against him would be a sure way to meet his old man in the afterlife. ‘Damn,’ he cursed himself.

“Inuyasha,” a concerned and confused fox kit approached the brooding beta, “aren’t you going after Kagome? Don’t you need to protect her from Sesshomaru?”

“There’s nothing that I can do now, Runt,” his voice was quiet, restrained.

“So, you’re just giving up on her? How could you, after all she’s done for you-“ he raged for his adoptive mother-figure.

“Shut it!” Inuyasha silenced him with a quick strike to the head, not wanting to think of this that way. If only he’d never allowed her to follow the bastard into the afterlife to begin with, she’d never have pulled Tessaiga, never given him reason to kill her, never pulled his interest, and never… whatever they were doing right now.

“What do you mean, ‘I belong to you’? ” Kagome repeated his words incredulously, not even sure she heard him right.

His offer was “irresistible,” she would gain power, status, wealth; everything a female should want. He had only been warding off mating propositions his whole life; any bitch in their right mind would give up her right paw for this chance. “Just as I said,” he repeated himself, a rare occurrence, but she would be different, “You belong to this Sesshomaru.” He waited, watching as she held the Kimono in her hands that he had given her, looking between it and him. He did not want any others looking at her body, and displaying his family emblem, the crescent moon, across her back would let all know to stay away as well. It was only a small taste of what he could offer. When she took a deep breathe, he was prepared for the throng of cheerful screams he was sure would pierce his sensitive ears.

Well, there was screaming, but not the kind he expected, “I do not belong to anyone! Least of all, some pompous dog who has tried to kill me on several occasions.” She thrust his gift back at him, anger taking over her sensibilities.

“You will show me the proper respect,” he told her coldly but it didn’t affect her.

“I only show respect when it is given to me first, and treating me like a possession to be told what to do is not respect,” she told him challengingly, standing her ground as she tried to make herself as tall as possible, which was not that much. “What is it with males here? This isn’t the first time I’ve been told out of the blue I’m someone’s property, and I’ll tell you the same thing I told him. I’m not your woman!”

Sesshomaru snarled at the idea of another trying to claim her, even though he already had a pretty good idea of whom she spoke. “Inuyasha!” he called her guard to his side for an explanation. He would set himself back if he took his frustrations out on her, but his beta, on the other hand, was free game. The pup responded to his summons, but his ears spoke plainly how he wasn’t happy about it, having them plastered flat to his head. “Explain, who it is that has attempted to claim what is mine?”

“I’m not yours,” Kagome reminded firmly.

“Just some mangy wolf, but I keep him at bay. She has no marks on her and hasn’t been touched,” that is what he thought, and could tell from her scent that same information. If the wolf was his only competition, he had nothing to worry about.

“Inuyasha, what in god’s name is going on with him?” Kagome asked her friend, letting her language slip a bit as she pointed to the older dog.

“Umm, well, you see,” Inuyasha stumbled over the words, “he’s kind of had a claim on you for some time now.”

“And why is it that I’m the last to know?” she planted her hands on her hips, scolding him, but then remembered his reputation, “Wait, I thought he looked down on humans, why me?”

“Because you have survived this Sesshomaru’s attempts on your life,” he supplied, bringing back memories of those lethal poison claws of his. “You have proven yourself worthy.” She was absolutely dumbstruck, but not in a happy way. “You will bear my pups and become the Lady of the West.” These were offers most would nearly die for, one of the highest positions in all of Japan, surely she would accept when she saw how appealing his suit was.

“Of all the arrogant and egotistical things I have ever heard, that has got to be the most, most…” she found herself at a loss for words, “most conceited thing I have ever heard! What gives you the right? So you only want me because I was able to survive your attack, not because you even like me. I’m not some trophy that you can just, just win because you’re the strongest or anything.” Her hands fisted at her side, leveling him with her best glare. “That might be how it works with demons or in this era, but it is certainly not going to win me over.” Inuyasha was sure that they would all die now, after she yelled at him like that and outright refused him, he gulped loudly, and nervously.

“Than what will?” he asked calmly. She was expecting rage, a fight, a screaming battle like she would have with Inuyasha. She seemed to forget just whom she was fighting with. He encroached on her, stifling her personal space and backing her up to a tree. He had many tactics, just had to determine which would work best on her. “What is it you desire, Miko?” His deep voice sent chills up her spine at the heady tone he adopted.

“Umm, well, I uhh, I don’t know,” she flushed as he leaned closer. She turned her head away. “And don’t call me that, my name is Kagome, use it, demon.”

Put at unease by the close proximity, Inuyasha shifted from one foot to another before saying quickly, “I’ll just leave you two be.”

“Inuyasha, don’t you dare leave me here all alone,” Kagome ordered, furious that he would just leave her here like that.

“You would not be alone,” Sesshomaru pointed out; his breath drifting across her cheek was an all too potent reminder of just how close he was.

“Yeah, and that’s the problem,” she snapped back, turning her face to him only for a second before looking back to Inuyasha. “Get back here before I have to say it.”

He flinched, but thought it through, ‘Hmm, sit or acid whip, sit or poison claws…’ a bit of deliberation later, he decided, ‘sit,’ and fled the scene.

“Inuyasha?” Kagome called, her voice cracking not believing he would just abandon her. She growled out loud, “Get off me already, Sesshomaru.” She brought her hands up to push at his chest, but he was as solid as a brick wall and didn’t move one bit. She gave up pushing and tried to wiggle away instead, but he blocked her path.

“You still have not answered my question, Kagome,” he reminded, letting her name roll off his tongue in a lower octave. “What will it take to earn your favor?” He was taking the path of seduction, knowing that sometimes that is the most expedient solution.

“Something that I doubt you could give me,” she sighed, shaking her head at the thought. She didn’t need riches or power, but there was one thing that was an absolute must in anyone she agreed to be with.

“There is nothing I am incapable of attaining,” Sesshomaru informed her, thinking he had finally found a luxury she would give in to him over.

“What about love?” the question froze him. “You say you want me to bare an heir, but other than my being useful, do you even care about me? Do you love me, Sesshomaru?”

“No,” he didn’t need to hesitate.

“That’s why. I will only be with someone who loves me, for who I am; someone who I can love in return. Simply ‘adequate’ is not good enough,” she reminded him of his words earlier.

“For what reason do you wish for a weakness such as love?” it made no sense to him, it was because of such a weakness that his father lost his life, why would she want for that?

“Love is not a weakness!” she snapped, defending the notion with her entire being.

“Calm yourself,” he quickly ordered. Completely unaware that the worst thing to say to an upset female is “calm down.”

“No, I will not calm down,” she screamed louder, “you will listen. Love makes life worth living; it gives strength. When someone you love is in danger, you fight so much harder in order to protect them.”

Briefly, his father’s words echoed in his head, ‘Do you have someone to protect?’ Rewording his order, he held up his hand, claws flexed, “Control your powers before I have to force it of you.” The moment she began screaming about the merits of love, her powers began lashing at him. In defense, he let his aura flow, staining his eyes red.

“Oh,” Kagome gasped as she saw the crimson leak into his eyes and the skin burning on his hand. Clamping her eyes shut, she focused on pulling her powers back in. A few deep breaths did the trick; the holy aura simmered back down inside her. “Sorry, Sesshomaru. I hadn’t meant to do that.” By the time she was done talking, she noted the skin had healed without a flaw, but she still felt guilty now, and her scent screamed that at him. A calm overtook her, and she was able to think clearly again. “Listen, I guess it is kind of flattering that you find me suitable,” he was a catch after all, just not the catch she wanted, “but I really can’t accept your suit. I don’t love you, and you don’t love me. I’m sorry.” He had backed off a bit when her power flared earlier, so after she was done with her little speech, she made her leave, head hung low walking to camp. He did not follow.
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