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Love\'s Consequences	By : Sylean Category: InuYasha > Het - Male/Female > Naraku/Kagome Views: 10437 -:- Recommendations : 4 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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Love's Consequences
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha nor do I make any profit from this story.
Warning: Spoiler alerts! Just make sure you've seen the whole series, Final Act and Movies included, for I touch upon pretty much everything at one point or another.
Warning: There will be lemons in this story later on. Also, there will be character deaths in this story at a later time.
Chapter 7: Settled Score
Warning: Character "Death"
(A/N: This whole chapter and all after, unless specified otherwise, are +0yrs.
Remember, no matter what happens in this past I'm about to write, Naraku is alive and well in the nearby future, (+3-5yrs,) so don't to fret.)
Kagome had yet to go home through the well, it had only been a few weeks since Naraku took her as his mate, and after one week of being exclusively in his company, she had spent the rest dealing with her friend's turbulent emotions on the same matter. They didn't like it, she knew this, but things would be better this way; they were no longer in danger everyday and they could move on with their lives. With things settling here, Kagome now needed to inform her family. Before she could even bring up her request to Naraku, he beat her to it, asking her to wait, "There is one more problem I need to remedy first."
"Problem?" Kagome asked for clarification.
Naraku looked towards the well, "I do not like you being beyond my reach."
"You're not going to try and force me to stay here and never see my family, are you?" Kagome's voice rose higher with repressed anger. That's what Inuyasha had always done to her, fighting her over going back every single time. She was not going to stand for it again.
"No," Naraku leveled an intense look at her. "I intend to find a way to accompany you."
As quick as it flared to life, her anger evaporated into nothing. She was rather shocked and impressed he was not trying to limit her, "Well, how are you going to do that? I mean, you already told me how the well wouldn't let you through."
"There is a being that can manipulate time, but she is not easy to reach. I will have to leave you for some time, but I urge you not to fret," his recent absences had successfully located this demon, and a now everything was in place to draw them out.
Kagome thought over his words carefully. She already knew he would only take her with him if it was safe, "Will it be- is she dangerous?"
"Very. Kaguya would do as she will without a shred of concern for the life in this land and she will not be the only threat during my leave," she swallowed hard at his foreboding words. "Take this," he pulled an amulet from the folds of his ensemble and handed it to her, "protect it with your life." He created it last night, and kept it tucked away until now. She had awoken in his arms, having reverted back to his humanoid form sometime in the night and carried her back to her chambers. He hadn't been from her side since, spending as much time as possible in her company before he had to leave.
"Oh, is this like the one before?" she asked as she inspected the details. It was larger than the one from before, a pendant with a spider carved into it rather than being shaped like a spider. It looked like it was made from bone again, and felt warm in her hands. It was much less ornamental.
"No, it is much more important," he told her.
"Why?" she turned it over a few times in her hands before putting it around her neck and tucking it into her shirt. It hung low, hidden from sight completely below where the jewel rested.
"I cannot say. Protect it with your life in my absence, and never take it off, not even when bathing," she didn't know why it was so important to him, but if it was important to him, it was important to her. She nodded resolutely.
"You're not going to tell me what you have planned?" she prodded. It was irksome being left clueless.
"I cannot," Naraku explained as much as he could, "your reactions must be genuine."
"I can act just fine, thank you," she huffed and crossed her arms. She had her friends fooled for how long?
"For humans, perhaps; but a demon could detect deceit in your scent," he pointed out.
"Oh? But Inuyasha didn't," she reminded playfully.
He chuckled in honest mirth with her, "True, but he isn't particularly attentative, now is he?"
She just shrugged; that was true for Inuyasha, but not all demons were so oblivious. She always forgot about their heightened senses. "I don't want you to leave," she pouted. He said he was going to be gone for what sounded like a long absence. "Can't I come with you?"
"It will be far too dangerous," she let her gaze drop in disappointment. "This will ensure your safety," he touched the talisman beneath her shirt, "but it does not give you leave to behave recklessly." She nodded numbly; understanding he was still making sure she would not get hurt, protecting her even when far away, but she wanted him there with her. Hadn't they already spent enough time apart? Seeing her solemn expression, he lifted her chin to make her look straight into his penetrating eyes. "A demon that has lost their heart," he caressed her cheek with his thumb to let her know it was she he was referring to; she was his heart, "has nothing left to live for." This was why Sesshomaru hunted her, to destroy his "heart." She just stared, slack-jawed and awestricken at his tender words.
Her eyes clouded over, tears threatening to fall, "I trust you." These words meant everything to both of them, because even without her knowing it, he trusted her with his life as well. Their lips met in a deep display of affection. Naraku held her to him and memorized the feel of her, clawed fingers fisted in her raven hair. If everything went according to plan, it would be many moons before they would meet again. "Don't let me lose my heart either," she pleaded.
It was beyond agonizing to pull away from her, but this was essential to keeping her safe. 'This will be the last time I am forced from her,' he promised himself.
Once out of sight of the village, he was silently greeted by his only loyal incarnation. "Kanna, you know what to do," Naraku stated more than asked, and the small void demon turned away to carry out his orders. It was time to give Sesshomaru the battle he sought. Naraku was a bit concerned with the power difference between the two of them, but was sure this could be made to have the desirable ending. It was 8 legs versus 3, seeing as the dog was still crippled. This battle would determine more than just the victor, and had to be handled with extreme care; he could not afford to miscalculate.
Weak demons accosted the demon lord at every turn, now that he had no sword to fight with, in vain hopes of earning prestige at his demise. 'How bothersome,' he mentally droned as he dispatched yet another ambush with his claws. Those scum were a total waste of his time. After killing the last group he hadn't been walking for more then five minutes before stopping again.
"Is something troubling you, Lord Sesshomaru?" Jaken asked, not seeing any demons barring his path.
'This is Naraku's scent,' Sesshomaru identified. "Stand aside," he ordered to keep them out of harms way. Seconds later, a massive vortex of miasma crashed to the ground before them. "Naraku," Sesshomaru addressed with a slight snarl to his voice when the miasma dissipated, "you dare show your face before me." 'This is no puppet, or incarnation; he has shown his real self. What could his purpose be?'
"Sesshomaru," Naraku intentionally left out Sesshomaru's title to irk him, "I was under the impression you were failing to hunt me down, were you not? Why balk at such an opportunity?" Naraku knew why. Whereas Sesshomaru would never back down from a challenge, being without a weapon translated to fighting being far more perilous for his ward should she be targeted. "Or have I shown myself at a bad time, perhaps? Word has it that you no longer possess a weapon with which to defend yourself, is that why you are not pleased to see me?"
"Speak your purpose," Sesshomaru cut through Naraku's taunting to get straight to the point.
"In your vulnerable state, I have decided to grant you mercy in exchange for your assistance in a dilemma I am currently faced with," Naraku worded skillfully. Honestly, this was 100% the truth, but Sesshomaru would never lower himself to asking what this supposed dilemma was, nor would he ever help willingly. Telling the twisted truth made for the best lies.
"And if I refuse?" Sesshomaru's voice hardened at the thought of being servantile to this wretch.
"Isn't it obvious? Then I shall kill you," Naraku posed another truth, carefully weaving his web in the dog's mind. "Either way would suit my purpose." One option was more favorable than the other, but both had their merits.
"How dare you," Jaken spit out in outrage. "The likes of you could never defeat my lord. Your loose tongue has just condemned you."
"You have never been so straight forward in your objectives before, Naraku; do you honestly think I would believe that is all you have intended?" Sesshomaru's keen nose could smell the priestess all over Naraku, along with the unmistakable smell of prolonged copulation. "Have you become that desperate for the safety of your mate?"
"So you noticed, did you?" Naraku scoffed.
"You have taken no measures to hide it; the question is, why would you want me to know?" Sesshomaru could clearly see that Naraku had all his wits about him, no more errant instincts tugging at his attention, that could only mean he had spent a significant amount of time bedding the female to satisfy his primal side, and it was very likely that she would now be pupped. The thick veil of her scent that leaked from his person only verified this likelihood.
"Master Jaken," Rin whispered to the diminutive green demon hiding behind a rock with her, "why would Naraku show himself now, after all the time he spent avoiding Lord Sesshomaru?"
"How should I know?" Jaken snapped at her. "Although, I had not been aware that Naraku had a mate. I almost feel sorry for whomever the poor soul may be."
"Mate? What does that mean, Master Jaken?" Rin asked with childish innocence.
His face turned a deep red, "Silence girl. You shouldn't ask such things!"
"It matters not if you know of my mating; I had no intention of keeping it hidden. I'll even let you in on a secret, Sesshomaru. I know you sought my heart before in your attempts to slay me, but were unable to find it," case in point was when he was ripped to shreds in the border between this life and the next. "You should be glad; your search is now over, for it now resides in my chest once again. Such a pity you lack the means to get to it though. If you could, you may finally be able to settle this grudge you have against me personally, rather than threaten the life of a defenseless woman." Laying it on thick, Naraku was heavily implying how Sesshomaru would take the easy way out, foregoing his pride and honor in order to exact revenge.
"That is your aim then, to ensure her safety," Sesshomaru stated more than asked. Naraku could be such a fool, not only informing an enemy about his new mate, and potential pups, but also about a weakness in order to slay him. Naraku must have something underhanded prepared; that was the only reason he'd be so open with this sensitive information. "Your arrogance will be the death of you both!" Sesshomaru's movement was lightning quick, leaving an afterimage that only faded once his claws had already slashed deep lacerations into Naraku's abdomen.
Naraku had only managed to move so much as to cause Sesshomaru's attack to miss his chest. At breaking into his highly regenerative flesh, miasma spilled forth, quickly covering the area in a cloud of noxious gas. The spray ceased shortly after as Naraku closed the wounds.
"Jaken, take Rin and leave here," Sesshomaru ordered urgently.
"How interesting. I seem to recall you not willing to hold back your attacks for the sake of humans, yet that young girl appears to be your exception," Naraku mocked, unaware of just how deep the connection between Sesshomaru and his little human girl ran.
"Same could be said for you," Sesshomaru remarked sourly. It was no secret that Naraku had been the cause of many deaths, but that human he tied himself to held enough importance to risk death. How ironic that it wasn't until the two were locked in a battle to the death, than did they find something in common.
This was troubling; Naraku could regenerate just as quickly as Sesshomaru could shred him with his claws. Without a weapon for which to channel his vast, formidable aura into a concentrated attack, he could not destroy Naraku's body fast enough to reach his heart. He would need to attack precisely, pierce his heart in one move, rather than try to tear his way to it. Training his every sense onto his opponent, Sesshomaru listened intently for the beat that would lead the way.
Thud-thump!
'It is there; Naraku had been honest that his heart was back inside him. But why would he want me to strike at him,' Sesshomaru thought as he continued to listen.
Thud-thump!
He needed to pin-point the exact location, and pierce his weakness with a single, well-aimed assault.
Thud-thump!
'There!' Sesshomaru charged, evading a barrage of tentacle spears and thrusting his poisonous claws deep into Naraku's body, straight for his heart. The razor sharp tips of his nails impacted against some impediment within, hard enough to snap the clawed tips off of his two longest fingers. He felt like he had just tried to claw his way through something harder than adamant.
Thud-thump!
Naraku's heart was just on the other side of this material too, infuriatingly out of reach in this form. That didn't mean he couldn't do some damage though; he let his acidic poison flow from his still intact claws, before a set of tentacles tried to clamp around him. He faced no choice but to withdraw, and in doing so he noticed the seared skin on his previously imbedded forearm.
"What's this? It would appear I have grown too strong for you," the liquid miasma inside Naraku's body was far more potent than the gaseous version he would often excrete, especially after his last major transformation, and Sesshomaru had just "bathed" in it, resulting in the skin of his arm being lightly scorched. Not letting it show, the acid from Sesshomaru's claws that was eating away at Naraku's insides burned just as bad as holy powers; it was some potent stuff. It would never reach his heart, however, since the shell of the demon turtle, Meioju, protected him. Meioju had the hardest shell of any demon; adamant barrage had no effect on it and it was also the very shell that snapped Sesshomaru's Tokijin. It was now being used to house Naraku's heart, making it a nearly impenetrable fortress.
"You underestimate me, Vermin. I will not fall to a mere half-demon," Sesshomaru stated and Naraku watched with satisfaction as Sesshomaru's eyes glowed a feral red. The demon lord was often times too smart, figuring out his plans before they could be laid. He could not allow Sesshomaru to realize that if Naraku so chose, the dog demon would not have been able to lay a finger on him; he could have simply blocked every single attack with a barrier. It was essential to infuriate the dog, get his mind off of the small nuances of which skills Naraku was and wasn't using, and onto a blind rage instead. His transformation into his true form was a good thing.
"Perfect," Naraku spoke under his breath, watching as Sesshomaru transformed, first into a ball of light, and within an instant, into a giant white dog. Before Naraku could even make a move, Sesshomaru's claws shattered Naraku's body; pinning him to the rocky ground as he ripped him in half with his massive maw. Biting down hard on that blasted turtle shell like a dog toy did nothing but bloody up his mouth. Naraku's severed flesh bubbled and swelled, melding with other pieces and twisting to form a mass of writhing tentacles. Calling the pieces of flesh to him, he muzzled the dog that still held part of him in his jaws and expanded his hold to encompass the rest of him, squeezing tighter by the second.
Naraku waited like this, with Sesshomaru completely engulfed within a form of unnecessary body parts, to see what would happen. He felt the shifting size, signifying he had returned to his usual form. The obvious struggling as he held him tightly came to a momentary standstill as one pierced through the writhing mass, impaling the dog within; he could only guess at the damage it had done, but could tell it had not taken his life, only stilled his movements, but that was it. Pulling his main body away from the mass and standing to the side, Naraku kept connected by a single arm. A scowl crossed his face at this standstill; Sesshomaru was supposed to be stronger than this. 'Have I been overestimating his abilities this whole time, or have I miscalculated? Damn,' Naraku cursed to himself. 'This is not going according to plan.'
To concerned with his own thoughts, Naraku didn't even take notice of the human child until she began throwing her tiny fists at his legs. Beating on him, she screamed out all her desperation; begging, threatening, crying for him to please release her lord. Surely she knew she would stand no chance, but she assaulted a demon anyways. Had she gone mad with grief and pain, it was not unheard of. Tears streaked down her face and he was reminded of when Kagome shot that arrow at him, deep within the demon of the maze. Her fury and sorrow mirrored what this child was exuding. Desperation poured from her very pores; a willingness to lose her own life for one she cared for. Just like Kagome.
From inside his prison, Sesshomaru found himself unable to break free like the last time Naraku engulfed him. The blood oozed out around the spear like tentacle through his gut and he felt his aura fluctuating widely. It was disturbing how strong Naraku had grown; he couldn't even move. That was when he heard it, Rin's voice, cracked and distressed. She was screaming, crying. What would happen to her? If he perished here, would Naraku kill her next? An urge he had never felt surged up in him, 'No. He will not touch her. Rin is mine to protect!' Where he got the strength, he did not know, but he suddenly felt capable of anything and burst out of Naraku's body, sweeping up Rin with his right arm and carrying her a distance away. It was not until he set her down, than did she gasp audibly, "My lord, look, your arm!" Moving his gaze towards her pointed finger, he became aware of where that strange sensation came from, he had his left arm back, and in his grip, was a sword. He raised it up in wonder, staring at the blade. Sesshomaru couldn't help but remember his father's last words to him, "Do you have someone to protect?" 'Father, is this what you had been trying to tell me? That strength comes with the desire to protect? I understand now.'
Turning back to the one who had put his Rin in danger, Sesshomaru faced Naraku, who was currently struggling with his body falling apart, "What's happening?" Body parts unmarred by the unexpected strike disintegrated into nothing; decaying out of his grasp.
"That arrogance of yours, will be your downfall, Naraku," Sesshomaru nearly growled.
"You will die today by my hand."
One last thought floated through Naraku's mind before Bakusaiga, Sesshomaru's new sword, struck his body and cut his heart in half, 'I am not the arrogant one, Sesshomaru. I did not miscalculate after all, and it will be your overconfidence in your own abilities as a hunter, that will serve my purpose.' Bakusaiga's destruction spread rapidly, tearing apart every last piece of Naraku's flesh, preventing anything from being regenerated, including his shell-encased heart. Naraku was no more.
(A/N: Yes, Naraku is dead, but what I will say is for anyone who has seen Inuyasha the movie #2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass, you probably already have a good idea where I'm taking this.
This battle scene was based off of the final act episode #17: Magatsuhui's Evil Will, if you wanted a visual aid.)
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