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Rise Of The Shikon Miko	By : golden_eyes_hypnotize Category: InuYasha AU/AR > Het - Male/Female Views: 2628 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or the characters herein. I make no money by this writing. This is a work of fiction and any resemblance to real people is all in your head.

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Chapter 22

He cooked two filets for himself and when she was done with her meal, he took about a quarter of one and some more asparagus and put them on Kagome’s plate. She protested that she was full, but he insisted. She was starting her training tonight and would need this in her body to keep her going. Dessert was a scoop of orange- and almond-infused ricotta cheese and she loved it.

After dinner, he decided to cuddle with her on the couch in the den and to show her the presents he had gotten her. He made her cover her eyes and he carried her into the room so she wouldn’t trip on the step down. When he set her down on the couch and told her to open her eyes, she was amazed. Where previously, the focal point of the den had been the large marble fireplace, there was also now a giant flat screen on the wall adjacent, taking up most of the wall. There were large cherry armoires on either side. He opened one and she saw all of her movies from home had been transplanted in precisely the order she kept them in at home. The rest of the cabinet was filled with other titles that Inuyasha and Shiori had helped him pick out. The other cabinet was empty to give them room to grow.

“This Sesshoumaru only saw his first motion pictures over the holidays, though he has seen videos of medical procedures and such before. I purchased this to make you feel welcome in my home, since I know of your passion for film.” Though his expression gave no hint of what he was feeling, his eyes betrayed that he was nervous about how she would receive this first courting gift.

Kagome was overwhelmed. Her hand flew to her chest as she realized if it were only him here, he would probably never have invested in a TV and entertainment center in all of his long life. He was a very old fashioned youkai, after all. She started to shake her head from side to side: she couldn’t believe all the trouble he kept going to for her. And then she saw the stricken look in his eyes.

She held her hands out in front of her, palms facing him. “No, no, no, please, Sesshoumaru…I’m not saying I don’t want it or appreciate it—it’s so unbelievably thoughtful.”   She thought of some way to convince him it wasn’t necessary. “It’s just…you really don’t have to do these things for me. It sounds like I’m going to be super busy training anyway so I don’t know when I’ll even have time to enjoy it.”

He sat on the couch beside her. “Kagome, your schedule will allow for your own personal time every day. You will need this to keep your mind healthy as we strengthen your body and spiritual powers. I also look forward to discovering this media with you in our time together. This is only the beginning of the things I have planned to ensure your happiness. Please allow me to attend to these. It is my privilege as your one.”

His words made her wonder… “Sesshoumaru, these aren’t…courting presents…are they?”

“Hn.”

“But I haven’t accepted your suit. I don’t even know if I’ll have time for something like that. It seems frivolous compared to Kagome’s Birthday Showdown vs. Her Father, the Evil, Soulless Hanyou.”

He raised an eyebrow at her as if to say, “This Sesshoumaru remains undeterred.” Out loud he said, “Kagome, do not underestimate the need for frivolity. Also, you should be aware that this is a very serious matter. You were born human and as such, should not even have a true soul mate yet you were needed by the Kami and so you have been created special.

Did cool, proper Sesshoumaru Taisho really just say not to underestimate “the need for frivolity?” “Hey, that’s another thing. Do I really have a youkai soul?”

“Hn.”

“I wonder what kind I was.”

He scoffed. “Isn’t it obvious? You are inu.”

She laughed. “Why? Because I’m paired with one? That doesn’t hold water. Shiori is a bat hanyou and she is Inuyasha’s one.

He shook his head at her. He couldn’t believe she didn’t see it. “No, miko. Think of who you are. You value loyalty and family above all else. You love with your whole heart. You live for the happiness of those close to you and, most of all, you are fiercely protective of them: you are inu. It could not be clearer.”

“Wow. When you say it like that…” She giggled. She really did sound like a dog. “So does everyone else know?”

“Father and your family are aware. Father remarked that he didn’t know why he hadn’t seen it sooner. I do not know if Inuyasha has figured it out yet.”

“How did my mom and Gramps take it? Gramps still tries to throw sutras at Inuyasha when we get cuddly. I still can’t believe he is ok about you and me. And now this?” At the meeting, she had been in Sesshoumaru’s lap for Kami’s sake and all he’d done was smile at her with happiness and love in his eyes.

“When I explained that you were almost certainly the reincarnation of the most powerful demoness queen that ever lived, they were impressed.”

“A demoness queen? Who?”

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Kagura stepped out from the bushes surrounding the hanyous’ home. She had stayed long after Sesshoumaru and Kagome had left.   Following them would get her nowhere. She had discovered that the many times she had tried to get to his home. While Inyasha’s suburban home was soundproofed, she had been able to see in the windows.

What she had seen had shocked her. First, there was a powerful miko in there. The barrier she had placed around the home nearly kept her from her quarry.

Second, and most important, Sesshoumaru was awfully cozy with that fat human her master was obsessed with. He was not a demon to show emotion and coupled with his confrontation with her the other day, she had to assume that she was indeed his chosen. While she had known it wouldn’t be her, she still felt the pang of loss over that thought. She had nursed quite a crush on the powerful daiyoukai and had tried to get in touch with him after their weekend together, but her calls and texts had gone unanswered.

This just got a whole lot more dangerous for her. Whatever her master’s connection to the girl, it had to be less than her connection to Sesshoumaru. You did not threaten an inu’s mate. Or intended mate for that matter. She had to find a way to get a message to him but she was afraid she would have to wait until he showed himself at his brother’s home again. The presence of the miko guaranteed they knew about her master and the curse. Perhaps not everything, but she could remedy that. For now she would leave a calling card for the half-breed and return when able.

The wind witch took a large, white feather from her hair and placed it in the half-breed’s mail box.

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Sesshoumaru sat on the couch and pulled his chosen into his arms as he began the story of their past lives. She stiffened at his touch, but let him hold her.

“Her name was Chitose. She was the greatest demon queen ever to rule. She ascended the throne after her parent’s murder orchestrated by a neighboring kingdom when she was merely 13 in human maturity. Because she was such a lovely and kind child, the assassins, who were familiar with her, could not kill her. They did not live long enough to regret their decision,” Sesshoumaru said.

“Chitose had already surpassed her parents in power and strength and when she heard her parents’ death cries she ran off to face the intruders. They saw the little, blonde girl enter the room and laid down their arms. She was on them in a blink and dispatched them much quicker than they deserved. She had hoped, then, to see to the king and queen’s wounds, but the stench of blood and death lay thick in the air. She was too late even to say goodbye.”

“Despite her age, she was a brilliant tactician and a master of military strategy. She rallied her troops while still covered in her parents’ blood and left her younger brother, Sota, in charge of seeing to her parent’s funeral. She sent for aid from her allies to the West. She sent a group of covert specialists ahead to sabotage the other kingdom’s food and water supplies. They salted the water and crops and poisoned the livestock. By the time they had finished, the remainder of her forces was there and they set up for a siege. With no supplies, it was barely a week before the king came to the battlements and called down for a meeting with the young queen.”

“Soldiers parted, and the shining, golden head of Chitose came into view. She stopped just below the king and called up to him, “Your people may go free if they swear fealty to me and my kingdom. Under my rule they would be granted the same freedoms my own people have, which, I should say, are quite a bit more than you allow them. For you and your family, however, there will be no forgiveness.”

“There was a clamoring among the enemy troops as they all spread word of the generosity of this queen they had been prepared to fight. Yelling over the din, the king replied, “My people are loyal to me and no other! We will fight you with every last…”

“He was interrupted by the sound of the portcullis raising. His troops were deserting him. They formed a line and each demon, demoness and child knelt at the conquering queen’s feet and swore an oath of undying allegiance to her and her kingdom. She let them filter out of the stronghold and when it was empty, she and her elite guard stalked their prey. Her troops had the citadel surrounded; there was nowhere for them to go. They cornered them in the throne room and it was over before anyone had a chance to scream. She had them subdued in irons and transported to work in the mines deep in the cold mountains, never to see the sun or their beautiful beaches again.”

“Though she knew her allies to the West, and their great son, Kazumasa, it wasn’t until she was at the age of maturity that it became apparent that they were meant for each other, though there had been much speculation on the subject. Kazumasa was a demon of unparalleled power who could defeat any opponent. He was famous for his unflappable calm and strong sense of righteousness. They were an ideal match, the most powerful demons in existence, and they lived together for millennia, ruling their lands with justice and generosity and created an age of prosperity and peace. The only dark cloud of their many years together was that they bore no pups in their time on this earth. They passed away from extreme old age on the same night, in the same bed, their hands clasped and that is how they were set on their pyre.”

She was overcome by the romance of the story and felt for the couple who had never been able to conceive. At least they had each other, though.

“When this Sesshoumaru surpassed his sire, it was said that I must be the reincarnation of the great Kazumasa.   When my beast chose you, a human, there was no doubt in my father’s estimation. When you do see fit to accept my suit, there will be a special ceremony to welcome back our souls to this earth.”

She noticed the arrogant dog had said “when” not “if.”

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A/N: Chitose means "Ascend with the strength of a thousand" and Kazumasa means "Peaceful and righteous."
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