Rise Of The Shikon Miko | By : golden_eyes_hypnotize Category: InuYasha AU/AR > Het - Male/Female Views: 2628 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1 |
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Chapter 43
The dark hanyou glared at the image of the happy couple spread over the cover of section C of the city’s paper. Part of him seethed though he knew this had to happen for him to have what he wanted. The whore was his, he had made her just for him and with him is where she belonged. The only good thing is that there would be a fall coming for her. No way was she getting a happily ever after when she owed him her very life, besides, the girl inevitably opened up about her past with her dear father and the men just scattered to the wind, just as he had always told her they would. Most people just didn’t understand their very special relationship.
This would be no different. And this one, this superior dog, he would no doubt do something to hurt her, easily. There was no mention of a mating, after all, so there was no imperative for him to keep her for her short life or even to be faithful. Though he never liked seeing her happy, he had to admit this was excellent news. She would fall far this time when the dog betrayed her and if she still didn’t end up killing herself, her loving father would just swoop into the devastated girl’s life and give her the reassurance and extra push it would take to bring death’s sweet kiss.
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Two months had elapsed and it was now mid-August. They had only two weeks before the epic confrontation with Naraku and tensions were high. Routine ruled at Sesshoumaru’s shiro, but the time passed quickly, especially for the new couple. They had set a hopeful date for the wedding and mating for September 7th, the Saturday after the battle and the wedding had been announced in the newspapers of their city and of the capital city of the West. There was even a spread in the society pages since, after all, Sesshoumaru was quite the most desirable bachelor of his era, all carefully worded for Naraku’s benefit. There was no mention of their getting mated in the articles as they wanted his attention but wanted to give the impression that Sesshoumaru was not quite as attached as he could be. It was definitely late notice to post the invitations and announcements, but they sold a Cinderella story of romance and whirlwind courtship and people eagerly ate it up. Why not? It was mostly true.
One night, after a family dinner, Sesshoumaru and Kagome retired to their private sitting room in their chambers. Kagome was playing on her iPad, Sesshoumaru was reading on his own. She was cuddled up into his side, legs curled up to her left, his left arm casually around her, on the large, golden jacquard loveseat with its back to the round windows that framed either side of the large, purely white, Colorado marble fireplace.
He glanced down to see what she was working on and was surprised to see her surfing horoscope pages. “Kagome, what are you reading?”
“Oh! Umm…just some silly girly stuff. You wouldn’t be interested,” she said, blushing embarrassedly.
“Miko, have you never considered with how old those methods of divination are just who was responsible for their creation?”
Comprehension dawned in her succinct, “Oh.” Once that thought had settled in, she queried, “So you believe in divination and fortune-telling?”
“Hn. Though most humans practicing it are charlatans, gifted practitioners do exist. Tell me, what have you found?”
“Well, it’s uncanny, really. Looking at the yearly horoscopes are like looking back on our relationship and things only get better moving forward. Wanna hear?”
He inclined his head.
“Here’s mine: ‘For the first time in your lifetime you'll move into the New Year with Neptune, planet of dreams and fantasies in your relationship sector and the love gods are now committed to permanent support on both the romantic and relationship fronts. There will be no point in 2013 where your romantic or your relationship sectors aren’t active and that will be the case for many years to come. This raised the bar on both fronts throughout the year, but it’s when the faster moving planets move through that things will really become interesting. This is already underway on the romantic front as you move into the New Year and after Mars and Pluto got together to evoke your romantic passions and fuel the flames of revolution late last year’—that’s when we met!—‘the fight continues with more moderate forces. While the thrust and confidence to keep these romantic passions in play will end on the 14th March, it’s Venus, planet of love’s return on the 9th January that sparks some of the most romantic weeks of the year, in the early stage anyway, which include a New Moon on the 14th February. It’s then that romantic forces make way for some stunning relationship months, as first Mars and then the Sun and Mercury each team up with Neptune, for the first time here in your lifetime. There are some extraordinary relationship opportunities from the 14th February to the 28th June, including the potential for both new beginnings and second chances. A Full Moon in your romantic sector on the 12th June and in your relationship sector on the 7th September will ensure you don’t lose your way or your momentum on either front. Beware the conjunction of the Lunar Eclipse, Mars, and Pluto somewhere towards the end of August and beginning of September as this tells of the rise of a great power but for good or ill is unclear. However, the love gods aren’t done with you yet, with a second wave of romantic opportunities kicking off on the 5th November when Venus, planet of love begins a 4 month visit to your romantic sector, one that won’t run its course until the 6th March 2014. This is a once in a lifetime event, as the last time Venus spent this long in your romantic sector was over 200 years ago, between November 1802 and March 1803, so watch this space!’”
“It has everything in there—Valentine’s day, White day, when we forgave each other, the full moon the night we christened the swing set and you proposed again, even the date for the wedding!—I can’t wait to see what happens these other days! And your horoscope is almost a match to mine; all the dates are the same. I looked at other horoscopes and we’re the only ones that match like that. It even has the showdown with Naraku though one could wish for a clearer outcome.”
“May I see this?” he asked, taking her iPad when she offered it.
“Hn. Dao-ming. This is her website. You are lucky to have found it, miko. She is an extraordinarily talented youkai.” He navigated to a new page on the site. “This is what she has to say about our sun sign compatibility: ‘The more the Virgoan probes the Scorpio's mysterious personality, the more surprises he or she finds. But the Scorpio's display of confidence spirits away the Virgo's anxieties. Also, the Scorpio may arouse the Virgo to unexpected frenzies of emotional intensity, especially in bed.” He smiled as Kagome wiggled her eyebrows at him. “These two signs have a great deal to learn from one another. They can observe, understand, and respect each other's private sides mutually: one is devoted to protecting and providing and the other to love and family. And the intensely jealous Scorpio will find the Virgo to be unfailingly loyal and faithful.’”
“You’re a Scorpio? So you’re birthday is after mine sometime. When is it?” she asked. “This Sesshoumaru was born November 2nd. I believe you were born September 2nd?” “Two months apart? That’s cool. Yep, I was. At 11:48pm. My mom said she was in labor for four days, that I was stubborn even then. But do you know what I think?” “Hn?” “My father’s birthday is August 30th. That’s the day my mom went into labor and that was her due date. I think my soul knew he was bad and didn’t want to have the same birthday as him. Or maybe the gods were looking out for me. My dad was pretty upset about it, actually and complained about it every year when our birthdays would roll around. He kept trying to get them to force the delivery but the doctors weren’t going for it because mom and I were perfectly healthy. “Interesting. I wonder about your father, how he knew about the prophecy before ever coming to the shrine. There must have been a second prophecy, one that he saw as his life path and followed. Perhaps this second prophecy told of a different outcome and it specified you would share the same birthday as him.” “Wow, I’ve often wondered how he could have known, but figured it had to be word of mouth in the monk community or something, but you’re right, it was a pretty obscure scroll that seemed to only have value to my family. I think you have it: there was another prophecy out there, and it must say that he is the victor or he never would have done any of this. Our scroll hints that he will be defeated when I find the four souls meant to fight alongside me, and I have.” “You know what Aramitama, Nigimitama, Kushimitama and Sakimitama are?” “Not what, who. Aramitama, or Courage, is clearly my Inuyasha who would brashly run into battle without thinking and defeat 100 evil youkai in one swing to keep me safe. Nigimitama, or Friendship, is Shiori, my oldest friend made closer by her mating to my best friend and the only girl not to dump me spectacularly. Kushimitama, or Wisdom, is my InuPapa, Toga. Every time we needed research done for this mission, every time a clue was vague or there was some curve ball like Kagome turning into a raging bitch of a comic book hero, he was the one with the answer. And you, my darling Sesshoumaru, you are my heart, my Sakimitama, my embodiment of love.” “Of course…now that you say it, it seems obvious. This Sesshoumaru is disappointed in himself for not seeing it sooner.” “I don’t think you were meant to see it before me. Those are my souls that will help me carry my heart into battle. The clue in the prophecy was for me.” “Hn. Yes, this Sesshoumaru can see the truth of it.” He didn’t like thinking of his miko actually going in to battle and was going to do everything in his power to end the battle without her having to enter it. “Ok, back to fortunes that tell us how we’re going to live long, happy lives together!” She nudged her iPad in his hand and made puppy dog eyes up at him. “Alright. Let us see what she has to say about our birth years in the Chinese Zodiac.” He did some quick math in his head. “You should be a monkey, correct?” At her nod, he typed in a few things and clicked a button. “This Sesshoumaru is a Metal Dragon: ‘Occupying the 5th position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs—,” he was interrupted by her coughing laugh. Giving her a look, he continued, “Dragons symbolize such character traits as dominance and ambition.” “Mmmm dominance…,” she sighed. This time he couldn’t help but crack a smile. “Dragons prefer to live by their own rules and if left on their own, are usually successful. They’re driven, unafraid of challenges, and willing to take risks. They’re passionate in all they do and they do things in grand fashion. Unfortunately, this passion and enthusiasm can leave Dragons feeling exhausted and interestingly, unfulfilled. While Dragons frequently help others, rarely will they ask for help. Others are attracted to Dragons, especially their colorful personalities, but deep down, Dragons prefer to be alone. Perhaps that is because they’re most successful when working alone. Their preference to be alone can come across as arrogance or conceitedness, but these qualities aren’t applicable. Dragons have tempers that can flare fast!’”“’Metal strengthens this already strong sign. Metal Dragons are more determined and they’ll fight for what they believe in. They enjoy the company of those who feel mighty enough to challenge their beliefs. They’re true leaders and usually find plenty of others willing to follow. Dragons enjoy others who are intriguing, and when they find the right partners, they’ll commit to that person for life.’”
“You, miko, are a Metal Monkey: ‘Occupying the 9th position on the Chinese Zodiac, the Monkey possesses such character traits as curiosity, mischievousness,’” ‘That is a definite.’ ‘’and cleverness. Forever playful, Monkeys are the masters of practical jokes. Even though their intentions are always good, this desire to be a prankster has a tendency to create ill will and hurt feelings. Although they are inherently very intellectual and creative, Monkeys at times have trouble exhibiting these qualities. When that happens, they appear to others to be confused. But nothing could be further from the truth as Monkeys thrive on being challenged. When it comes to relationships, Monkeys aren’t quick to settle down. In fact, they generally are promiscuous; a tendency that probably has to do with the fact that Monkeys are easily bored. Monkeys will end this type of behavior once they pair up with the perfect partner. In fact, they’ll commit to that person in every way for life.’”
“’Metal Monkeys are determined and ambitious individuals and as a result, they’re often successful. Although they’re considered warm-hearted and very likeable, their preference in life is to be alone. Metal Monkeys are loyal to both their employers and their partners. Monkeys are compatible with a Dragon or Rat.’”Raising an eyebrow and looking at his chosen, who was positively lit up over how accurate their fortunes were, he said, “Easily bored, are you, miko?”
Her lips quirked into a smirk as she fluttered her bountiful eyelashes at him. “Hmmm…not lately, no, Lord Sesshoumaru,” she meekly mocked in a voice of fake wonder.
He carefully placed both of their devices on the table before pouncing on his chosen, nibbling her neck, grabbing her hands and holding them captive in one of his over her head and viciously tickling her sides, tummy, and underarms. She was squealing with laughter and grasping him with her strong thighs, simultaneously overcome by the thrill of her ticklish feeling and the arousal that always came with it, especially knowing he would take full advantage of it, as he always did.
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Hours later, they lay sated, having finally managed to make it to the bed, and were clinging to each other as they came down from their pleasurable high under a sheet of white satin, both lost in thoughts and listening to the beat of the other’s heart. Sesshoumaru could tell when her thoughts changed to a serious vein as her scent shifted.
Kagome voiced, “If there are two prophecies, then I would think our prophecy is pointing us the way to victory, as is his. That means the date of the confrontation, like the date of my birth, is not set. We have to set it. That means we have to find out where he is hiding and go to him. We haven’t heard from Kagura in months which means she was either caught and killed or he’s tightened his leash on her; either way, we can’t depend on her for information. I can get him to invite me, I’m sure of it, because I have everything he wants, but you’re not going to like it.”
Laying safe in her lover’s arms, Kagome detailed her plan to lure Naraku out of hiding. What’s more, she told Sesshoumaru the entirety of his evil plans, things she had never told anyone, but he had to know what they were fighting and why it was necessary to do the things she would ask him to do, things she knew would hurt him to even contemplate. He tried to argue with her, but, unfortunately, her logic was sound and he couldn’t think of a better plan. That didn’t mean he wasn’t going to continue to try. What she was suggesting…
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2nd A/N: Large portions of the horoscopes in this chapter were taken from the following sites:
www.chinesezodiac.com
www.horoscopeastrologytarot.com
The parts I edited were done with knowledge of planet meanings in astrology found on www.wikipedia.com.
The original character Dao-ming was chosen for the meaning “shining path.”
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