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She Who the Prophecy Foretold	By : SunsetMiko Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Sessh?maru/Kagome > Sessh?maru/Kagome Views: 29224 -:- Recommendations : 4 -:- Currently Reading : 8
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Chapter 39 – A Mother’s Message and a Son’s Secret
Kagome eventually forced herself from her comfortable resting place to do some more studying. This time, she read her science book and Sesshoumaru chose her history book. Once more, he was rather disturbed by the complete lack of demons. There was no mention of them, even in the sections that spoke of what he had determined to be his time period. Eventually, Akihiro joined them and claimed her literature book. After several hours, Kagome decided if she studied anymore her brain would leap out of her ear in protest and she closed her book, the whole group of them returning to camp for lunch.
It wasn’t too much longer before Jaken landed Ah Un in the clearing, sliding down from the two-headed dragon, before digging through the saddle bags, retrieving a bundle of scrolls. He toddled over to the seated demon lord, bowing low near his feet.
“My Lord, I have retrieved the scrolls as requested and also have a message from the head servant. Everything in the palace is going smoothly. He did want me to inform you, though, that they spotted the wind witch flying overhead some days ago.” Sesshoumaru nodded and took the scrolls from his small green servant.
Kagome took the time to look over the children and decided a bath was in order. “You guys are absolutely filthy. It’s bath time. Come on. Everyone get something clean to change into. Sango, you want to join me?” Sango nodded and soon there was a small procession heading from the campsite to the hot spring. Kagome changed into her bikini in the bushes and ordered the boys into the water while having Rin face the opposite direction. When all the boys were in the spring, Rin sat down beside Sango to chat while Kagome began a cycle, washing each boy’s hair and making sure they washed their faces, especially behind their ears, before handing them a bar of soap and a washcloth, and moving on to the next. It took her nearly an hour to wash all eight heads and one tail and when they were finished, dried, and dressed, Kagome sent them back to camp.
It was while they were dressing that Kagome took note of the differences in their clothing. She was surprised she didn’t really notice it before. Obviously, she'd seen their outfits and knew that they were different colors, but she'd never taken the time to really study them before. Each wore the same style of clothing as their father, but each had a different combination of colors. They wore no armor and, rather than a long flowing sash, they each wore an obi that matched the lesser color of their attire.
Yoshi’s was the exact opposite of Sesshoumaru’s, mostly red with the honeycomb and flower pattern in white on the collar, sleeves, and shoulder, his obi being white, as well. Shin’s was a light blue with dark blue detail, with a dark blue obi. Hisoka wore a deep forest green with white detail, and Hitoshi wore white with the pattern in a reddish brown color. Akihiro wore white with royal purple detail. Isamu wore white with orange, and Yuudai had white with yellow.
Each one’s colors seemed to suit their personalities and she found herself wondering if they had chosen the colors themselves or if they had been selected for them for some specific reason. She had never seen Sesshoumaru in anything but his normal white and red, not even in the painting in her room at the palace, or in the memories he had shared.
Once the boys had all gone, Sango and Rin joined Kagome in the spring for their own bath. Kagome washed Rin’s hair, as well, taking extra care to remove all the snags. The energetic little girl actually managed to sit still while Kagome worked, which made everything easier. When Rin was done, she dried and dressed in another orange and yellow kimono, this one’s pattern in squares where the previous had been circles. Kazue then carried her back to camp. Kirara remained with Kagome and Sango, who were taking their time enjoying the heat of the water while it soothed their muscles.
Sango quickly directed the conversation to Sesshoumaru and Kagome, of course, as their budding relationship was the newest and most exciting topic they could discuss. “So, are you two getting to know each other, then?”
Kagome nodded before dunking under the water to wet her hair. “Yeah. He’s telling me about himself and his past and I’m doing the same. We’re kind of taking turns. Oh, Sango, I feel so bad for him, too. His father wasn’t very nice to him and his mother died when he was little. I never had any idea, you know? It explains why he always seemed so cold, though. His father trained him to be like that, drilled it into him tirelessly, to never show emotions and even to not feel them. ”
“That’s terrible. At least he’s opening up.”
“Yeah. It’s nice that he trusts me enough to share such private things. His life hasn’t been all flowers and sunshine, that’s for sure, and Inuyasha thinks that everything came so easy for Sesshoumaru. I think half the problem between those two is jealousy. Each one is jealous of the other for things they had no control over. It certainly doesn’t help that Inuyasha blames Sesshoumaru for his mother’s death. He won’t even let him try to explain things, either.”
“Inuyasha’s had a hard time, too, though. Maybe he’s just afraid he’ll end up hurt if he lets his brother in.”
“Definitely possible. I hope he comes back soon. The 'you know what' is coming and he shouldn’t be alone then. He could be attacked and there would be no one to help him.”
“I’m sure he’ll come back. He seems to be having a hard time with the whole thing. You know, the whole fight Miroku told you about was because he was suspicious of Sesshoumaru. Apparently, he didn’t agree when Miroku said he thought Sesshoumaru liked you. He was sure he was after something else entirely, even suggested he was after the jewel, and he said that pack and honor meant nothing to Sesshoumaru. I think that was what made him so upset. He flat out told Inuyasha he was interested in you and told him to keep him mouth shut about it. At least, that’s how Miroku explained it.”
“So, everyone knew he liked me before I did?”
“Just about. I’m sorry Kagome, but sometimes you just seem so naïve. It was obvious to both Miroku and I. Even Inuyasha had suspicions, though he didn’t want to believe it.”
“I just can’t understand why he likes me, of all people. He could have any beautiful demoness he wants, and instead, he chose me? I’m not even that pretty. I’m just a human, and he said that I’m powerful, but I’m not, really. Inuyasha said so all the time. I’m nowhere near as powerful as Kikyo was.”
“You need to stop listening to Inuyasha. You know he didn’t mean most of what he said. He apologized, didn’t he?” She waited until Kagome nodded. “And you are most definitely pretty. You’re beautiful, Kagome, and powerful. Just because you’re not trained doesn’t mean you don’t have power. You’re practically overflowing with it! Miroku and Kaede can sense it. They said it’s like there’s a well of untapped power in you just waiting to be let out. You are the one who is going to fix the jewel and kill Naraku. The scroll says so and it was right about everything else. You just need to have some more confidence! If only you could see yourself the way everyone else does.”
Kagome looked skeptical but eventually nodded. “I suppose. It’s just; I spent the last two years being compared to a dead girl. If someone tells you something enough times, eventually, you start to believe it.”
“Well then, I guess you’ll just have to listen to Sesshoumaru over and over again until you believe him instead, because he’s right. Inuyasha doesn’t know how to deal with his feelings and you’ve always confused him. Can you hand me the shampoo?” Kagome gave her the bottle and then dunked to rinse the shampoo from her own foamy locks. The two fell silent as they finished bathing. Kagome had a lot to think about and Sango knew it. It was getting dark by the time they returned to the campsite.
“Sesshoumaru, can you sense Inuyasha yet? I’m getting worried about him.” She watched as he extended his senses again. When he shook his head, she spoke silently. ‘The night of the new moon is coming and he shouldn’t be alone then.’
“I’m sure he will return soon. There is no reason to worry.” He watched then, as Kagome and Sango made a quick dinner using the leftover meat from breakfast that they had left slow-cooking in a pot all day, making it nice and soft. She read the children a few stories by firelight until her yawning took over, making further reading impossible. She and the children snuggled up together and fell asleep quickly.
Once they were asleep, Sesshoumaru began reading the scrolls Jaken had retrieved. Nothing exciting had happened. His sentries had nothing to report. The other lords had sent no important news. Using one of Kagome’s books as a writing surface, he pulled out the box holding the pens Kagome had given him and gave one a try, writing on the pieces of parchment Jaken had also retrieved. He found it quite easy to use and wrote all his replies and instructions in no time. He rolled them all up and tied them together for Jaken to take back to the palace in the morning. As long as things continued on like this, he would have no problems traveling with his new, larger pack. But then, it is always when you hope for peace and quiet that trouble comes to find you.
And speaking of trouble, he suddenly felt something that did not belong close to his camp or to his pack. He rose silently and, after getting Kazue’s attention and telling her to be on guard, crept quietly towards the intruders. They were close by, too close for comfort and, within seconds, he spotted them. The saimyosho Naraku used as his spies were approaching. It was a small swarm, probably hoping to avoid detection. With just a few flicks of his wrist, his youki whip dispatched them all, but he spent the rest of the night surveying the area carefully, making sure none had escaped him. He would not allow them to report back to the enemy.
~ SWtPF~
When she woke, Kagome did not immediately see the demon lord, who had been sitting close by the night before. For a moment, she was flooded with worry. Inuyasha disappeared while she slept and now Sesshoumaru was gone, as well. He immediately sensed her distress and returned and, when she saw him enter the clearing, she let out a sigh of relief.
“I was afraid you’d disappeared on me, too.”
“This Sesshoumaru detected a small swarm of Naraku’s insects during the night. I was making sure I killed them all and that no more were lurking.”
“Oh. So then, do you think Kagura was telling the truth? About Kanna and the mirror, I mean.”
“It is a possibility. The wind witch has come to me several times requesting that I kill Naraku for her. She has even offered me shards in the past.”
“If she really did want to help us, she could lead us to him. If he wasn’t so good at hiding, we may have killed him by now.”
“I do not believe we should trust her at the time being. There are other things that need to be done before you will face the hanyou.” Kagome nodded before standing, being careful not to wake the children as she disentangled herself. He watched her intently, waiting to see what she intended to do. It was still early, barely past dawn, and he had expected her to go back to sleep.
“You didn’t sleep at all?” She looked concerned.
“This Sesshoumaru does not need to sleep every night. I am fine.”
“Are you sure?” The look he gave her said everything for him. “Alright, alright. Big strong demon. Doesn’t need something as useless as sleep, right? Whatever, tough guy. You know, I had the weirdest dream last night.” He raised a brow at her, encouraging her to continue. “I was sitting on that bench in the garden. You know, where you gave me Kazue. Sitting next to me was a beautiful demoness and I think it was your mother. She looked a lot like her in the memory you showed me, only she looked, I don’t know, healthier.” She could see that she now had his full attention. “She was talking to me, or trying to, but I couldn’t hear her. It was really strange. I could hear a few words every now and then, but most of it was missing. I don’t think she was talking to me, really. She said your name a few times. I think she was trying to talk to you.”
“This Sesshoumaru had a similar dream several nights ago, the night after you passed through the well the first time.”
“So, it was your mother, then?”
“It was. I could not understand her either. I have never dreamt of her before.”
“Weird that I had it, but she was talking to you. Maybe because you were awake all night and we share the connection. Do you think if we compared dreams we could figure out what she was trying to say?”
“It is possible. Since yours was more recent, you should share.” Kagome nodded before trying to remember the dream clearly, to recall everything she heard.
When she finished showing him the whole dream, he spoke. “It was the same. The same words, the same things missing.”
“I wonder what she’s trying to say. Do you have any idea? She said something about a dream she had, one she told you about?”
“Yes, but this Sesshoumaru cannot remember. I have tried. She also said something about something being buried and something about another scroll. To find the scroll.”
“Yeah, and then she said Akihiro. And hidden on a shelf? Maybe Akihiro knows where the scroll is? He did tell me he’s read most everything in the library. Maybe it’s hidden there?”
“It is a possibility. I will have to speak with him later. Perhaps he will have some idea.” She looked into his eyes, seeing the sadness hiding there.
“Sesshoumaru, I’m sure we will figure it out. Whatever it is, it must be important for her to try so hard to tell you. I’m sure you will be able to remember the dream she is talking about eventually. I always remember things as soon as I stop trying. Don’t feel bad. She said she loves you at the very end of the dream. That part was clear. She loves you, Sesshoumaru, just like she did when she was alive. Right now, that’s all you need to remember.” She had stepped closer as she spoke until she stood directly in front of him, only inches separating the two.
“Thank you, Kagome. You are right. At least I got to see her again, hear her voice again, even if I did not understand it all. She still loves me.” His arm slid around her waist and he pulled her closer. “There was one other thing that she spoke of that this Sesshoumaru now understands, and she was right. I love you, Kagome.” He leaned down and kissed her softly on the lips, just a touch before he pulled back to look into her eyes. He saw surprise there, but happiness, as well. The smile on her lips fully reached her eyes, making her look all the more beautiful.
She didn’t know what to say, but then, she didn’t really need to say anything at all. She could see just by looking at him that he was not waiting for a response. She wasn’t ready yet, or even completely sure that she loved him, but every day it seemed more and more right. She pushed up onto her toes to give him a quick kiss of her own before she slipped from his arms and moved towards the supplies. She picked up several empty water bottles and smiled again as she brushed past him on her way to the stream.
As soon as she was out of sight, everyone in camp stopped pretending to be asleep, all having awoken some time during their discussion of the dream. Thankfully, they all missed their talking of shared memories, since neither of them had been paying attention to the others. Sango had a huge smile on her face, but it was no match for the ones that graced the faces of nine children at Sesshoumaru’s declaration of love.
~ SWtPF~
The old woman smiled as she worked, carefully forming the beads necessary. She had been rather surprised when he asked for the necklace. She knew he would want to go through the well, but to be willing to give Kagome the power to subjugate him at her whim? That was something she had never envisioned, but as far as she knew, it was the only way the well would grant him passage. It was necessary for Kagome to have a measure of control over any who passed through. It was like the great Kamis’ way of making sure the future was safe from any who might harm it.
She wondered, for a moment, if Kagome would even agree to use it. She would have to put it on him, as well as activate it. What word would the young miko use to subjugate the great taiyoukai and Lord of the Western Lands, a demon feared by all? She had been rather amused by the choice she made for Inuyasha. Really, sit! What could be more fitting for the unruly inu hanyou that acted more like a spoiled puppy most of the time? But for the distinguished and deadly demon lord? She couldn’t wait to find out. It was sure to be equally amusing.
She hoped the beads would be strong enough to subjugate him at all. He was substantially more powerful than his younger brother and even if he did allow its use, it was not guaranteed to work. It used the young miko’s powers, which Kaede knew to be abundant, but she was unable to control most of it at the moment, so it might not be enough. If something of his were included in its assembly, then perhaps it would work with his power, as well. Deciding it would be worth a try, she rose from her resting place and exited the hut, looking for a villager who would be willing to run a tiny errand for her.
Once she spotted the young man and got his attention, she made her request, to which he hesitantly agreed. He knew there were demons in the forest, more than usual, but he also knew that the sweet little miko Kagome, though a bit strange, was there, as well, and he was sure she would keep him safe. For some reason, she tended to be surrounded by demons, though they did not seem to pose her any danger. He was looking forward to seeing her again, even if it was just a glance. Perhaps, he would even get a chance to speak with her, if he was lucky enough. He said a silent prayer to the Kamis before he headed out of the village in the direction the elder miko had indicated.
~ SWtPF~
Sesshoumaru watched Kazue follow after Kagome before turning to his sons, meeting eyes with Akihiro. “I need to speak with you,” he said and Akihiro nodded before following his father out of camp. They walked for a few minutes before he turned to look at his son. “Did you hear what I intend to ask you?”
“About a scroll in the library? Yes, Father. I am not sure, though, if I know of the one you are looking for. Did she say what it pertained to?”
Sesshoumaru thought for a moment, trying to remember the exact words he had heard. “She said ‘Find the scroll… Akihiro… hidden in the… shelf. It will explain… the human child… to find.’”
Akihiro thought for a minute. “Do you think she’s talking about Rin? The human child, I mean.”
“It is possible.”
“I need to think about it for a while, Father. I read many scrolls in the library, but none come to mind right now that could be the one you would be looking for.” Sesshoumaru nodded and turned to walk back to camp. “Wait, Father. There is something else I would like to speak to you about.” His father nodded again and he continued. “Two things really, but one has to do with the other. When the monk was reading the scroll, when he mentioned Sakimitama, you looked worried, but you shouldn’t be. You are it, Father. You are her embodiment of love. I am certain of it.”
The taiyoukai felt his heart speed up a bit. “And how are you so certain?”
“Well, first the clues. Known but unknown. She has known you since almost the very beginning of her time here, right Father?” He waited for a nod and when he received it he continued. “But she didn’t really know you. She’s just getting to know you now and you fought your feelings for a while before you accepted it. You accepted your place after she saved us, right?”
Again, Sesshoumaru merely nodded, his head now swimming with thoughts. Was it possible that Akihiro was right? Was the miko destined to be his? The very idea was enough to make his heart race. She had been responding so well to him the last few days since he admitted his feelings to her, but to know that it was meant to be in the same way as she had been meant to be pulled through the well and meet her other companions, then she was sure to allow him to court her. She was sure to become his mate. The thought of there being no chance of rejection made his confidence jump up to new levels previously unknown.
Akihiro watched silently as his father allowed the information to sink in. Once he was sure he could hold his attention again, he spoke once more. “Father, that is not all. When she came through the well when the wolf was there, I saw the most amazing thing. Your aura and hers met, but instead of fighting against one another as I had expected, as a miko and youkai’s should, they mixed. Your auras wrapped around each other, appearing to be building off of each other. It was beautiful. You know what that means, don’t you, Father?” He watched his father for a response, but he didn’t seem capable to make one at the moment. “Your auras reacted to each other like only mated and fully bonded youkai soul-mates should. For that to occur, your souls had to have recognized each other. She is your soul-mate.”
Silence filled the clearing again as the information swirled in his mind. He had always found her aura calming, but he had been too distracted to notice how his had interacted with her own at that moment. Now that he thought back, he could remember the feeling. It felt as if they were, for a moment, not two beings but one, as if nothing separated them, as if nothing could. Inside, his beast was gloating rather loudly about how he was right all along. When he finally managed to shake his thoughts clear and get his beast to shut up, he nodded at his son before turning and walking back to camp. Akihiro smiled at his father’s back for a moment before following. Things were going to turn out perfectly. He was sure of it.
~ SWtPF~
When Kagome returned with the newly filled water bottles, she was met by two very excited young demons that were nearly bouncing up and down. “What is it? What are you two so excited about?”
“We wanna show you…” Isamu started.
“Our training! We’ve been practicing…” Yuudai went on as the two continuously finished each others thoughts.
“Really hard so we can help…”
“Keep you safe! Can we…”
“Show you?”
Kagome smiled at the two youngest and nodded. “Sure. I’d love to see what you’ve practiced.” She sat down and watched as their demonstration began. The twins punched and blocked, attacked and dodged; each making use of their youki whips, a skill they had inherited from their father. She watched as they moved with demon speed. They weren’t as fast as Sesshoumaru, who could literally disappear and reappear in a new location, but their speed was still impressive.
They moved as if they were one, each fully anticipating the next move of the other just as well as they could finish each other’s sentences. When they finished, the two bowed and Kagome clapped and congratulated them both. She then opened her arms to them and they made themselves comfortable in her lap, one sitting on each leg as she sat cross-legged. She had her arms wrapped around them both, making them the happiest kids around.
She watched as Sesshoumaru reentered the clearing appearing to be rather dazed. Akihiro followed a bit behind, looking as if he just found a whole new room full of books and scrolls to read, a huge grin on his face.
“What are you so happy about, Akihiro?”
He glanced at her, surprised for a moment, before answering. “Oh, no reason, really. It’s just such a beautiful day, don’t you think?” He smiled widely at her and his little brothers before settling under a tree, having claimed a textbook once again.
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