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Learning to Love	By : Ikaru Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 22062 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 3
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Disclaimer: Me no own Inuyasha, me make no money either…T.T

Alrighty back again….The title says it all, but I’m not gonna tell you who…you have to read for that…So without further adeu….On with the show!
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Time had passed at the western palace and it was now fully in winters hold with a thick layer of snow covering the grounds. A new tutor had been carefully selected for the children and Rin was now showing great promise in her studies.
Kagome’s pregnancy was progressing smoothly. Sesshoumaru was constantly by her side fawning over her and Rin when she wasn’t in her lessons. She was a little over a third of the way through her pregnancy as best as Ikaru and Hanaka could guess. She could often be found sitting quietly reading a book with her hand lying over her ever growing belly feeling the movements of her pup only she could feel at the moment. Sesshoumaru was impatient for the pup to be large enough that he too could feel it.
Rin had had another surprise for everyone when she finally started having a growth spurt. Most everyone had assumed her to be about four summers old. Rin had finally enlightened everyone to her true age of almost eight springs. She had apparently been malnourished most of her life thus stunting her growth. That was a thing of the past and her body was now playing catch up.
Ah-Un and Akane spent their days roaming about mostly. Akane would often rest behind Kagome while Ah-Un played with the children. By the time spring came around it would be time for her to lay her eggs. Shippo and Inuyasha had been quickly accepted by the dragons. They were fiercely protective of their charges; they let no one near them when the children were playing under their care. Kagome was the only exception; they had yet to figure out why. Even Sesshoumaru had been chased away from them. Ikaru didn’t bother trying, opting to call from a distance if she needed the children.
One day Ikaru took Kagome to the stables to show her the dragons living conditions and the other animals stabled there. The west was well known for their breeding of a special kind of demonic horse and Ikaru wanted to show them to Kagome.
“Akane and Ah-Un seem to be living the high life, I’m glad they are being so well taken care of.” Kagome smiled at the napping pair.
“Of course they’re being well cared for. Even if my brother hadn’t ordered them to be, they still would have received the best care.” Ikaru smiled as she moved away from the stall. At the other end of the stable they came to where the special horses were housed. “These are what I wanted to show you today sister. These are a very rare and special breed of horse.”
“Oh they’re beautiful!” Kagome exclaimed she moved to pet the muzzle of one of the closer horses when Ikaru’s hand shot out and stopped her.
“It is best you not try that sister. These are very special horses because they form an imprint of sorts and usually only allow the one who imprinted upon them to come near them. The stable hands are one of the exceptions; my guess is they only allow them out of necessity. It is best we start with my horse and work our way down.” Ikaru chuckled at Kagome’s pout.
“You could have told me that first.” Kagome pouted. She gasped in pleasure when they came upon the familiar black stallion that had carried Ikaru to the east a few weeks prior.
“These horses are destined for one rider in their lives; once they form the bond they will never let another be their rider.” Ikaru explained as she led the huge stallion out of his stall. Slowly she led him up to Kagome. “His name is Kaminari, and he will behave for you.” She said giving the horse a playful challenging glare. The huge stallion snorted playfully at his mistress before obligingly lowering his muzzle into Kagome’s chest. Kagome cooed at him and patted his nuzzle lovingly.
His head was a full foot taller than Ikaru and his mane was waves of inky black perfection. He was a huge horse, and his golden eyes held an intelligent shine. He treated Kagome with a gentleness that was surprising for his size. Ikaru was surprised he had behaved as long as he had; normally he only behaved for a few pats before acting up. However with Kagome he acted as he usually acted with her. This caused Ikaru to smile and an idea to form.
“Kagome there is another horse I want you to meet.” Ikaru said as she pulled Kaminari back into his stall and gave him a loving pat before closing his stall and leading Kagome down to another quieter section of the stable. Only one horse was in this area of the stables, a horse that had had her rider stolen from her by death long before her time.
She had a shimmering white coat, her body was slightly smaller than Kaminari’s, but she held the same intelligent eyes. Hers were an earthy green but held a deep sadness.
“Her name is Lotus, she was mamas’ horse. She has been a brood mare since mama’s passing, it is my hope you will bring the life back into her eyes.” Ikaru said looking at Kagome with a sad smile.
“But you just said that once one of these horses chooses a rider they never choose another.” Kagome said looking at the sad horse.
“I am hoping you will prove me wrong. Just because it’s never happened doesn’t mean it can’t. Try sister.” Ikaru said urging her into the stall with the mare.
Kagome took slow measured steps, speaking soothing words. Lotus perked her ears toward Kagome and gave her sideways glace before looking away. Kagome walked until she was standing in front of the sad mare. She slowly reached out and stroked the soft muzzle that was turned away from her.
“Such a lovely girl should not hold on to so much sadness. Lady Serenity wouldn’t want you to continue to grieve like this over her.” Kagome said continuing to stroke the velvety soft muzzle. Lotus looked up at her surprised. In Kagome’s eyes she saw the same kindness and strength that had first drawn her to Serenity. She had no clue who this girl was but she knew her words were filled with an undeniable truth. She could almost hear Serenity scolding her for not moving on to find happiness. In Kagome’s eyes Lotus saw hope. Slowly light returned to her eyes as she nuzzled into Kagome’s hand and nickered at her gently. Kagome laughed and continued to gently pat Lotus’s muzzle. A few moments later she felt a small jolt. Kagome quickly pulled her hand back and looked questioningly at Lotus. Lotus pushed her muzzle into Kagome’s hand again and nickered more loudly.
“You’ve been chosen, I thought you might be able to bring the light back to Lotus.” Ikaru smiled as Kagome looked between her and Lotus in surprise and confusion. After a few moments a large smile spread across Kagome’s face as she hugged the large horse’s muzzle, her laughter filled the quiet end of the stable. Kagome led Lotus out of the stall she had occupied for so long and moved her to the stall right next to Kaminari. Kaminari nickered at Lotus and she whinnied back. A few moments later Kaminari’s shrill scream filled the stable and all the other demon horses echoed Kaminari. Kagome and Ikaru had to cover their ears from the shrill sound, their own laughing mingling with the joyous sounds.
Telling Inutaishio had been the best part. His jaw had dropped and the mouthful of soup he had just taken fell down his front. His eyes had misted a little and he had thanked Kagome, promising her a hug when he was clean again. It had begun to look like he was going to have to put Lotus down. The thought of killing Serenity’s beloved horse had been eating him up inside.
Time passed once again and things seemed to slow down at the castle. Ikaru had less paperwork and had more time to spend away from her office. She had decided to fill her time by playing outside with the children when the weather was permitting. They were currently playing a game of hide and seek, which with the children’s colorful clothing was quite the challenge for them to find good places to hide in the winter wonderland. In their haste to find better spots to hide the children had somehow managed to wander outside the castles protective wall. When Ikaru realized this she became worried and rushed to locate the children. Her blood ran cold when she heard Rin scream.
Ikaru dashed to where she sensed Rin. When she entered the clearing she saw Rin holding her side and trying to escape an oni. The oni roared and swung its huge clawed hand at the retreating girl. Ikaru ran and grabbed Rin using her own body as a shield for the small girl taking the full brunt of the attack. It flung both of them clear to the other side of the clearing only stopping when they crashed into a tree; Ikaru once again used her body as a shield for Rin. Ikaru recovered quickly and laid Rin at the base of the tree they had just crashed into, taking a defensive position in front of her. Blood poured freely down Ikaru’s back soaking into her long hair and staining the bottom of it crimson. A quick glance down at Rin revealed the grizzly truth of Rin’s injury. Her left side had been raggedly sliced open, but the blood was oozing instead of gushing out of the wound. Ikaru had never been more thankful for the cold than she was at that very moment.
The oni roared again and advanced on them. Ikaru knew she had to act fast if she was going to have any chance at saving Rin. She stood and growled in anger, reaching behind her; she covered her right hand in her own blood.
“Blades of blood…” She whispered and flicked her wrist. The bits of blood that flew off her hand suddenly turned into glowing red blades that quickly tore the oni to shreds. Ikaru knelt down beside Rin again and shook her gently. Her side was still oozing, and some of her innards had spilled out of the gaping wound. No doubt because of the impact with the tree. The snow was being stained a brilliant crimson as her lifeblood continued to leave her.
“Rin you must wake up….please RIN!!” Ikaru called quickly reinserting her innards as best as she could.
“It…hur…ts…..Auntie….” Rin said just above a whisper.
“I know little one, but you must be strong till we can get back to the castle, please you must stay awake!” Ikaru said ripping off one of her sleeves to bind Rins’ stomach. Ikaru ignored her own grievous injuries as she worked to save Rin. Her hair had becoming heavy with the amount of blood that had been absorbed into it from the injuries on her back
Suddenly Shippo and Inuyasha came bursting through the bushes and both turned as white as the snow at what the bloody scene before them.
“Both of you don’t just stand there…Head back to the castle…let Sesshoumaru and Hanaka know what has happened and have them ready when I get there!” She barked at the two stunned boys, Inuyasha shook himself out of his stupor first and began to drag Shippo with him.
“No! Mama you’re hurt too!!” Shippo gasped and pointed to her stained hair.
“Silence the blood is from the oni…now go and do as you are told!” She barked leaving no more room for argument. Shippo took a step back at the coldness that had seeped into her voice as she turned her back to him dismissively continuing to tend to Rin. When the boys were gone Ikaru’s shoulders slumped and her breathing became more ragged. She refused to give up and finally picked Rin up. She seemed to have lost too much blood for a human to be able to survive, especially such a small human but by some miracle she was managing to hold on by a thread.
As her life blood continued to pulse from her small body Ikaru had a sudden moment of inspiration. A few whispered words and the injuries on her back were disguised and the blood pouring from them was held back temporarily. She used her fangs to cut her wrist and she set it by an exposed part of the wound in Rin’s side. She whispered more words and watched in relief as a steady stream began to flow into her small body to replace what she had lost. A few more whispered words and the wounds on her back were soon contributing to the flow. After a few moments color began to return to Rin’s cheeks but her body soon developed a fever.
Ikaru knew her blood was probably doing more harm than good in Rin’s body. She was doing her best to make her blood as non-toxic as possible but even with her control she couldn’t make her blood completely safe to be used in a humans body. Ikaru began to run to the castle, on the way Rin finally lost consciousness. Ikaru breathed a small sigh of relief when she saw the gates to the castle. She had to keep Rin alive until she could get her to her parents.
The gates were standing open and she didn’t pause until she burst into the entrance hall of the keep. There she collapsed to her knees and gently laid Rin on the cold stone floor. Sesshoumaru and Kagome came rushing up moments later.
“Oh Gods what happened!” Kagome gasped on the verge of tears.
“An oni attacked her before I could get to her….Do you truly want her as your daughter?” Ikaru gasped as she continued to pump her own life blood into Rin’s small body.
“What are you saying?” Sesshoumaru growled.
“Answer me there isn’t time to debate, I’m running out of blood I can share with her!” Ikaru barked at him.
“Of course we want her!” Kagome said firmly.
“Then give me your wrists…” Ikaru said reaching out expectantly. At the pause between the two Ikaru’s patience finally ran out. “Damn it I don’t have time for this…If you want her to have a chance to live give me your wrists now or allow my blood to end her life!” Both Kagome and Sesshoumaru quickly held out their wrists and Ikaru quickly cut both of them and whispered a spell while cutting back some of the makeshift bandages. She pulled both wrists in close to the wound and suddenly the dripping wounds turned into a steady stream.
“Kagome with your blood Rin may be able to survive all the blood I have given her, if she does make it she will not be the same physically, our blood will enhance her…make her more than human…And she will forever bear the blood ties to our families, making her truly your daughter.” Ikaru sighed as she sat back. Hanaka came rushing up and Inutaishio and Izayoi came up behind her. Inutaishio began to growl the moment the scent of his daughters’ blood hit his nose; the growl became a vicious snarl when he caught the scent of Rin’s blood.
“What happened?” He growled.
“An oni attacked her in the woods…it is already dead…” Ikaru said forcing herself to her feet.
“You’re hurt dear.” Izayoi said concern shining clearly in her eyes.
“Just a few scratches and what I did to myself to help the child. There is no need for concern I will be fine after a hot bath and some rest.” Ikaru smiled tiredly at Izayoi. “Hanaka can take over for me from here.” She said as she started to make her way to her room. She smiled to herself when she had almost made it to her room. She had managed to fool them all. When she entered her room the spells that had been disguising the damage to her back vanished. She made it a few paces into her room before falling to her knees then to the floor. As she laid there the spells holding back the flow of blood from her back finally fell and soon she was lying in a pool of blood.
“If there are any gods listening….I ask that you spare the girl…She is far too young to be taken from this world…if a life must be taken then take mine…but please….please….Let Her Live…” Ikaru whispered as she passed out.
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Kaminari-Generally this word is used to refer to both lightning and thunder.
*Dodges angry readers*
I know…I know!! I’m evil….cliffies are the ultimate evil.
But I’m not telling you anymore till the next chapter!
Ja ne!! *Runs and hides*
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