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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 52 – Miroku & Myouga

“Sesshoumaru?”
“Hn?”
“Isamu and Yuudai. What’s their punishment going to be?”
He was silent for a moment. To be honest, he hadn’t even begun to think about it. He had been much too distracted by the goddess at his side. How could he punish them? He never needed to punish any of his sons or Rin before, and he had no idea where to start. “This Sesshoumaru has not yet decided. Tell me, how are children punished in your time?”
She took a minute to think about it. “Well, I suppose it depends on the type of parent you are and what they did. Some parents spank their kids. Some take a toy away for a period of time. Or they ground you; you can’t go play for a week or no friends over, something like that. My mother grounded me with no TV or phone, not that they have any idea what either of those things are. Then there’s time out; that’s a popular one for small children.”
“Tell me of this ‘time out’.”
“Well, the child is made to sit in a chair, or stand in a corner, or something similar, for a certain length of time. I suppose something like that would work. You could tell them that they have to stay in camp at a certain spot for a day and that they can’t go and play with the others. I suppose they wouldn’t like it very much, and they certainly wouldn’t want to do it again, which is the whole point in punishment, isn’t it? To teach them not to repeat whatever they did wrong in the first place?”
“I agree. Not being able to run and play for a day while the others did would definitely be a suitable punishment.”
“Yeah, they’ll be bored, but then maybe they’ll think next time before they do something they know they shouldn’t. I feel kinda bad, though. They were trying to find me. They were worried.”
“Yes, but they put themselves in danger. It is not your fault. You have nothing to feel bad about.”
“Can’t help it. Oh, do you smell that?”
“Yes, I have for several minutes. Apparently, they have begun to prepare dinner.”
“Someone went hunting. Oh, that smells wonderful.”
“I knew you’d like it,” Inuyasha said, causing them both to turn towards the voice. In a few seconds, he and the boys became visible, Hisoka and Akihiro each carrying cooking pots.
“You went hunting?”
“Well, it was the boys’ idea. I just went along to make sure they were safe and to help out. And Sango and Rin picked these berries for desert,” Inuyasha said while tipping his head in the direction of the two pups carrying the pots.
“We got two big boars!” Yuudai cried out.
“And we even started cooking it!” Isamu added.
“You started cooking? How did you…?”
“Just the way you like it, Kagome. Little bite sized pieces on sticks, roasted over the fire. The boys found the sticks and helped me spear the meat.”
“Inuyasha! I can’t believe you did that!” She slipped her hand from Sesshoumaru’s and threw her arms around the hanyou’s neck. He stiffened at the contact for a moment; searching Sesshoumaru for signs of anger, but when he found none, he relaxed and wrapped his arms around her waist.
“Just for you. Thought it would be a nice surprise.”
“Well, it is! Thank you, Inuyasha!” She squeezed him tightly before pulling back. “And thank you guys, too!” She smiled brightly at the boys. “Well, let’s go, then! It smells too good, and I’m hungry!” It only took the now very hungry miko another minute to reach the edge of their clearing. She smiled at Sango, who was carefully turning the sticks to cook the meat evenly. “Are they almost done?”
Sango laughed at her sister’s eagerness. Apparently, Kagome was looking forward to her surprise dinner. “Just another couple of minutes.”
“That’s great! Is there anything you need me to do?”
“Nope. Everything is taken care of.” She smiled at the two boys who set the pots of cleaned berries nearby. Just a few more minutes, and Kagome and the rest of the pack were filling their stomachs with perfectly roasted boar and beautifully sweet and ripe berries.
While they ate, Sesshoumaru informed the youngest twins of their punishment. While they weren’t too happy about it, they felt as if they had gotten off rather easy. Their brothers were silently thinking the same thing. Sure, none of them had ever earned a punishment before, but what their father had chosen was nowhere near what they expected. Because of this, no one dared to complain, for fear of him changing his mind.
Silence hung in the clearing for a while before Kagome attempted to change the subject. “Tomorrow morning, everyone is getting a bath again. Jaken is going to be going back to the palace tomorrow afternoon, so he might as well take those dirty clothes with him.”
“Will you wash our hair again?” Hisoka asked her, his voice soft and timid.
“I don’t know, sweetie. I really need to get in some more studying. We’ll decide in the morning who will go with you, okay?” She watched the little boy nod with a smile before continuing to enjoy her surprise meal. She would have to remember to do something special for Inuyasha and the boys for hunting and preparing the food, and Sango and Rin, too, for the delicious berries for dessert.
She grinned as she noticed that Sesshoumaru was actually eating with the rest of them. Even though he preferred his meat raw, as did the boys, no one seemed to mind since Sango had left some of the skewers only lightly cooked, just for their demon companions.
When dinner was finished, Kagome noticed just how tired all the children looked. Apparently, Isamu and Yuudai weren’t the only ones who didn’t sleep well the night before. She helped them get ready for bed before reading them another story from the book she had purchased for that express purpose. They listened as she read, entranced as she changed her voice slightly for the different characters. By the time she finished, they were all barely holding on to consciousness as her scent and voice lulled them to sleep. She kissed them each on the forehead before covering them up. Sure, summer was coming, but the air still held a slight chill of spring, especially during the night.
Sesshoumaru had watched for a few minutes as Kagome read to the children. Something about the image made him feel warm inside, a lot like he did when she held tightly to him. When he was finally able to drag his attention from his pups’ new mother, he summoned Jaken, who immediately began to fill his Lord in on all that had transpired during his last trip to the palace.
Sesshoumaru listened with interest as his little green retainer spoke of Kagura and the saimyosho. He silently approved of Jaken’s decision to increase the guard and army presence in the palace and the Western Lands. He was just as surprised as Jaken had been when told of how Kagura killed the saimyosho that were supposed to be on her side, although his face showed nothing.
Jaken was sure to relay the wind witch’s message word for word. “She told me to tell you, my Lord, she will allow no spies of Naraku to report about any happenings in the Western Lands for as long as she can. It should give you more time without an attack. Naraku is trying to form a plan to gain possession of the miko and to obtain your power, my Lord. The less he knows, the weaker his plan will be. She said to tell the miko she spoke the truth. She wishes only to be free of that monster, but he holds her physical heart and could kill her in an instant, so she is forced to follow his orders. She said she knows you don’t trust her, but it may eventually be to your advantage to consider what she has to share.”
“Is that so? The witch is either quite brave or quite stupid to believe she may speak to this Sesshoumaru in such a way.” He glanced around; making sure Kagome was fully distracted before he spoke again. “And of Natsuko?”
“Oh, yes my Lord!”
“Lower your voice, now.” The tone in which he spoke said all he needed. 'Speak quietly, or I will remove your tongue and toss it off a cliff into a ravine to be eaten by scavengers.'
Jaken immediately took the hint. “So sorry, My Lord,” he apologized in a much lower voice. “Natsuko said that she believes she knows just where the item you requested is, and that she would make the requested alterations. She also wishes for me to ask if you would like for her to ready the accompanying accessories and make similar alterations to them as well.”
“Very good, Jaken. Tell Natsuko to do so. Also, inform her that I would like the items wrapped in the finest material, so that they are ready when it is time.” Jaken nodded and bowed deeply once again. “Bring me the scrolls you retrieved, as well as my writing supplies. I will use the pen Kagome bestowed upon this Sesshoumaru.” Nodding once more, the little toad was up in an instant to retrieve what his lord had requested.
~ SWtPF~
Once she finished her newly established bedtime ritual with the children, she rose and went to sit beside Miroku. “You still want to take that walk?”
He jumped at the sound of her voice so nearby. He hadn’t even noticed her approach or when she sat next to him. Once he got over his moment of shock, he nodded. “Yes, very much so. Thank you, Kagome.”
“No need to thank me. I haven’t even done anything yet.” They rose together and walked out of the clearing, Kazue perched on Kagome’s shoulder, just in case of any danger. Neither noticed as Sango watched them leave with confusion in her eyes. They walked for a while in silence before Kagome decided he would need a bit of prodding. “Miroku? What is it you wanted to talk to me about? You said Sango said some odd things?”
“Y… Yes. She… She was speaking of living our lives one day at a time, taking full advantage of the time we have, since we could all die at any moment with the way we live. She said we should say what we want to say and do what we want to do, because we might not get the chance tomorrow. She said that even if one of us died, she would never wish to have avoided the pain by not meeting them, and that the time spent together was worth the potential pain of loss.” He looked at her, his eyes showing his worry and confusion.
“Wow. Morbid much?”
“Yes, I know. I am quite concerned as to what it is that is causing her to think so much on death.”
‘That’s not it,’ Kagome heard Kazue say in her mind.
‘Then what is it?’ Kagome asked her silently.
‘Kirara has been sharing with Sango the things the monk has confided in her along the way. She is now aware of how he feels about her and why he has, so far, attempted to keep her at arms length.’
“Kagome?”
“Huh? What?” She saw the confused look on his face and scrambled for an excuse. “Sorry, I was just thinking about what you told me Sango said. I’m trying to remember if there is any reason I would know about.”
“Oh,” he said with a fair amount of suspicion in his voice. He stayed silent, though, watching her as her expression changed rapidly.
‘Why does he?’
‘He is afraid that if he admits his feelings, and she feels the same way, she will only end up hurt when he leaves her. He is certain he is going to be killed by the wind tunnel. I believe Sango is trying to tell him that she is willing to risk the pain to be with him.’
‘I get it. Thanks! Dragging that out of Sango would have been like pulling teeth.’
‘It was nothing my Lady, I mean Kagome.’
Kagome smiled a bit before turning to look at her friend. “You love her, don’t you?” She laughed a little at the stricken expression on his face. “It’s obvious, so don’t bother lying about it.”
He appeared to be having an internal battle with himself before he finally responded. “Yes, I love her.”
“But you’re afraid you’ll die and leave her.” He merely nodded. “The first thing, Miroku, is that you need to hold on to your hope. We will kill Naraku. We will not let the wind tunnel take you from us. Don’t give up before the fight is even close to over. And second, I think she suspects you have feelings that you are holding back. She’s trying to nudge you in the right direction. She wants you to confess your feelings to her.”
“You really think so?”
“Of course! I know Sango. She would never avoid going after something she wanted just because she might get hurt in the end. She’s trying to tell you that she is willing to take the risk. She is willing to be with you, to enjoy every day she would have with you, even if you were to end up dying. And we’re not going to let you die, anyway.”
“So, you think she feels the same about me?”
“Yes, silly! I don’t know how you could miss it! It’s pretty obvious to anyone with eyes!”
“Really?” His face seemed to lift as the tension and fear dropped away. He let out a small chuckle. “I’ve been so busy trying to keep her from getting hurt, I totally missed it.”
“It’s all right. There’s still time! You should tell her how you feel, talk about your fears. At the very least, she should be able to decide whether or not to take the risk. By trying to shield her from potential pain, you are taking away her choice. She’s strong, Miroku. She isn’t afraid of pain. I bet she thinks you’re worth it.”
She smiled brightly at him before opening her arms wide. He took the invitation and hugged her tightly to him, for once keeping his hands where they belonged. He wasn’t stupid, and he definitely wasn’t looking to be killed by the taiyoukai he knew loved this young woman he loved, as well, the woman he considered a member of his family, his sister. He had no intention of ever touching her inappropriately again. It was just too dangerous.
As they separated, he spoke. “Thank you, Kagome. I don’t know how you do it, but you always know just the right thing to say. I’m going to do it. I am going to tell Sango that I love her.” He paused for a moment. “Just as soon as I figure out how.”
Kagome giggled and took hold of his hand. It was the cursed one, the really cursed one that was the source of his fears. “Don’t let this,” she lifted his hand with her own, “hold you back anymore.” She gave his hand a comforting squeeze before giving his arm a little tug. “Come on, now. We should get back to camp. It’s getting late.” He squeezed back, and they turned, retracing the path they had taken, walking hand in hand. She could sense his nervousness growing as they got closer. “What are you so worried about? You don’t have to do it this instant.”
He looked her over, contemplating whether he could confess or not. Deciding he could tell her, he looked into her beautiful blue eyes. “It’s not that. Well, okay, it is that a little, but it’s something else, too.”
“What is it?” She watched as he made the obvious movement of looking at their still connected hands before turning towards camp. “You’re kidding, right? He’s not gonna kill ya for holding my hand. I promise.”
“It’s just that, well, I expect that he is rather territorial. You know, the jealous type.”
“He’s not that bad, actually.” He snorted at her words. “He’s not! Really!”
“He nearly killed that villager for holding your hand.”
“No, that was because I didn’t want him holding my hand. Plus, he said some very stupid things. I promise he won’t freak out on you.”
He didn’t look a bit convinced, but he trusted her. “All right, if you say so.” They began walking once more, Kagome noticing he was moving much slower than before, as if trying to delay the inevitable. She gave a reassuring squeeze, and they stepped into camp.
Inuyasha, Sango, Jaken, and Sesshoumaru all lifted their heads, having heard their return. Miroku watched as the eyes of both Jaken and Inuyasha widened. He knew it. He was going to die, right at that moment. He forced himself to look at the demon lord, who he expected to be filled with rage that he dared to touch his chosen female. He was quite surprised when the taiyoukai merely nodded, acknowledging their presence before returning to his papers.
“Thought for sure he was a goner,” Inuyasha said under his breath.
“Inuyasha, there is no harm in me holding Miroku’s hand. He’s my friend, like family. And besides, your brother knows that he isn’t competition.”
Inuyasha stared at her in shock. He had yet to hear about her improved hearing and had absolutely no idea how she heard what he said.
Everyone’s attention was captured when Sesshoumaru spoke. He didn’t even bother to lift his eyes from what he was writing. “So long as the monk keeps his hands in respectful areas, he will be fine. If he were to be so foolish as to allow his hand to wander, however, he may find himself missing one.”
“See? I told you.” She released Miroku’s hand and looked at him. His face resembled a man that just got a stay of execution. He nodded at her before moving to take his place near the fire and even nearer to Sango. To his surprise, but also his pleasure, she did not move away. Maybe Kagome really was right, and Sango was just waiting for him to make his move.
Kagome started to walk towards Sesshoumaru, but was stopped by a voice. It sounded like the one speaking was right next to her ear and, once she realized who it was, she discovered she was right. Myouga was sitting on Kazue’s head, right by Kagome’s ear.
“Lady Kagome! I finally found you!”
“Myouga? When did you get here?”
“Just a few hours ago. I have a very important message I must pass on to you before I go.”
“A message?” Kagome watched as Sesshoumaru and Inuyasha attempted to look as if they weren’t paying attention, but she could tell by the twitching ears, as well as the slight tilt of Sesshoumaru’s head, that they were both listening intently.
Apparently, Myouga noticed as well. “Lady Kagome, I must tell you and you alone.”
Kagome watched as Sesshoumaru lifted his head, obviously looking at her now as he raised a brow. ‘What could the flea have to say to you that would need such privacy?’
‘Hell if I know.’
‘Take Kazue with you and humor the little demon. He has been a faithful servant for many years and can be trusted.’
“All right. I’ll take another walk, but Kazue stays with me.”
“That is fine, Lady Kagome. Thank you. I must relay the message immediately, as I have another to visit as well, and it will be a long trip.” Kagome merely nodded before walking into the woods once again. After a few minutes, she found a semi-comfortable place to sit, and she waited for the flea to start. “Lady Kagome, it has recently come to my attention that Lord Sesshoumaru has developed an interest in you.”
Kagome let out a little laugh. “Yeah, you could call it that.”
“I have been with Lord Sesshoumaru’s family for a long time. I came with his mother when she mated his father. She spoke often of a dream where a priestess came to her and told her of the son she would produce with the Western Lord. Once he was born, she told me, and her other faithful servants, that her son would fall in love with a human, a miko who was much more than she seemed. She made me promise that when this came to pass, I would come and speak with you. She knew she would not live to see her son’s mating, and so she ensured her words would be passed on.”
“So the message is from Sesshoumaru’s mother?”
“Yes. Lady Misaki said she had every reason to believe that what she had been told would come to pass, as the words of the priestess had already been proven true in such a way as she could not deny.”
“Okay, so what’s the message?”
“Lady Misaki wished for me to tell the miko who claimed her son’s heart to listen to the words of your elders, for what may seem unimportant will prove to be essential to your mission. She followed the instructions given in her dream exactly, and you will find what you seek right where he said it would be.”
“Where who said it would be?”
“I’m sorry, Lady Kagome, but I do not know.”
“What else did she tell you, about her dreams?”
“Lady Misaki made me promise to tell you only what she asked. I cannot tell you more. All will be made clear when the time is right.”
Kagome frowned. She wanted to know all that Myouga knew, but it would be impossible to drag the information out of the little flea demon. Not only that, though. She was having the strangest feeling that she was missing something, something she knew. Something about what he told her was familiar in some way, but she just couldn’t remember! “Is that all, then?”
“Yes, my Lady. She also desired for you to tell her son that she is proud of him, that she knows the path was a difficult one to take, but he followed the right one. Despite the pain and loneliness he suffered for so long, he did not close his heart. She wishes for him to know that he has chosen correctly.”
Kagome couldn’t keep down the blush that was created by the words of Sesshoumaru’s mother. She believed that Sesshoumaru made the right choice when he chose her. “All…All right. I’ll tell him.”
“It is up to you whether you share her message to you with the others. She only required that I speak with you alone. I have to be going now. I’ll be seeing all of you soon!” Before she had a chance to ask what he meant by soon, the tiny demon had disappeared. Being so small definitely had some advantages. Kagome shrugged her shoulders before turning to head back to camp. Lifting Kazue from her shoulder into her arms, she petted her soft fur absentmindedly, and she walked on automatic pilot. She was lost deep in her thoughts, trying to figure out what about Myouga’s words was so damn familiar!
Sesshoumaru was just sealing up his final scroll when he heard Kagome return. Looking up, he couldn’t help but wonder where her mind was because it was obviously not with them. “Kagome?” No answer. She didn’t even look up. “Kagome, are you all right?” Beginning to get worried, Sesshoumaru stood and walked towards her. She didn’t register his presence until he cupped her cheek in his hand. When her eyes finally focused on his, he tried again. “Kagome, are you all right?” Looking around, she realized that Inuyasha was now at her side, too.
“What the fuck happened? What’d he say?”
“I’m fine… I just… Something he said seems so familiar, but I can’t figure out why.”
“Remember what you told Akihiro? When you are trying to remember something, sometimes it is best to stop thinking about it. You should sleep. Perhaps it will come to you in the morning.”
Kagome smiled and nodded her agreement. “You’re probably right.” Sesshoumaru took her hand and led her to where the children slept. They were all laying to one side or the other of the spread out sleeping bag, leaving space in the middle for when their mama came to bed.
Miroku’s eyes widened in surprise, and he glanced at Sango. She was already asleep, and he was sure he had to be, too. Never would Sesshoumaru allow what he had just watched to occur. He looked back at them, seeing just what he had seen before. Kagome slept in the middle of the blanket, Sesshoumaru behind her with his arm wrapped snugly around her waist right below her breasts. Rin was held in Kagome’s arms, the little girl having shifted as soon as she felt Kagome’s presence. But all of that was normal.
What surprised him was when Inuyasha laid in front of Kagome with Rin between them, his arm draped over the child and his hand resting on the dip of her waist, a bit below where his brother’s arm rested. Sesshoumaru had to be aware, but he didn’t object. Kagome drifted to sleep immediately, wrapped in the warmth and love of her pack. Miroku rubbed his eyes, but the image was still there. With a confused sigh, he settled down to sleep.
Jaken sat off to the side, where he had been watching, just as shocked. A small smile spread across his little beak. His lord had never looked so happy. His brother had been returned to him somehow, their relationship repaired. He remembered how painful it had been for Lord Sesshoumaru when he could not keep his brother in the palace and just how hard he had searched for a way to break the seal that held him for fifty years. He had his brother back, and it was all because of the miko. She wasn’t so bad after all. If she could make his stoic lord smile, then she was all right in his book.
During the night, the boys shifted in an attempt to get closer to Kagome. Isamu and Yuudai ended up wrapped around her calves, one resting on either side of her body. Shippo lay curled up on her hip. Hisoka draped himself over them, his body laying half on Kagome and half on Sesshoumaru with his head pillowed on his father’s arm as it held tightly to the miko. Hitoshi and Akihiro ended up lying perpendicular to everyone else’s heads, their heads both slightly on Kagome’s pillow and their hands wrapped in her hair. Yoshi and Shin were the only ones not touching her in some way, as they lay snuggled up to Sesshoumaru’s back. There just wasn’t enough Kagome to go around.
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