Adult-FanFiction.org : Inuyasha / Yashahime

Shadows of a past	By : SFP Category: InuYasha Crossovers > General Views: 5215 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: DISCLAIMER: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. The Dark-Hunter series belongs to Sherrilyn Kenyon. Also I do not make any money from these writings.

Chapter List
- 1-1
- 2-2
- 3-3
- 4-4
- 5-5
- 6-6
- 7-7
- 8-8
- 9-9
- 10-10
- 11-11
- 12-12
- 13-13
- 14-14
- 15-15
- 16-A/N
- 7
- 8
- 9
Shadows of a past

By SFP

DISCLAIMER: Inuyasha belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. The Dark-Hunter series belongs to Sherrilyn Kenyon.

A/N: To the wonderful AnimeHuntress, thank you. Your work on my stories is deeply appreciated. I could always say, I couldn�t have done it without you, but that just wouldn�t be true. I could do it without you . . . It just wouldn�t be as good.

Ch.8

Kagome did not understand. One second she was kissing Ash as if her life depended on it, in the next. . .

He lifted her, under the arms again, away from his body and the wall, and then gently placed her on the ground. He took a step back, away from her, a grimace marring his hansom face. Kagome frowned, not liking that look on his face.

Why did he look as if he were in deep pain? All she had done was. . . Run her hands down the back of his neck to his shoulders, wanting better leverage in her position. She had gripped his shoulders. Understanding lit her eyes.

�Your hurt!� her words were breathless from there activities, yet worried at the same time.

Acheron ground his teeth in pain and frustration, �It will heal.�

Kagome stepped closer reaching her hand out. Why had she not been able to feel his pain? She could now that it was obvious to her. But before now. . . Could he have been suppressing it? �Let me see. I can. . .�

He cut her off, his words more snarled then spoken. �I said they will heal, leave it be!�

She paused in her forward motion, tears gathering in her eyes. He was instantly contrary; he hadn�t meant to scare her!

�I�m sorry. I did not mean to scare you Little Bit. I just. . .� he didn�t know how to finish, and to take it back. He sighed heavily.

She blinked at him owlishly. �You didn�t scare me you big dope,� she breathed deeply before continuing. �I can feel your pain.�

He did not know what to say to that. For one, no one called him names, they didn�t dare! But of course, she had to be different. For two, the thought of her feeling his pain was too much; it tore through him like nothing else. He buried the pain again, as fast as he could.

Kagome gave him a measuring look before speaking again. �I�ll tell you what, let�s make a deal.�

Now he was curious again, and a little amused. �Oh, and what kind of tempting deal do you have for me?� The look in his eyes as they slowly traveled her body had her flushing in heat. Apparently, he noticed because his lips lifted at the corner, giving him a boyish look. Seeing that look on his face was enough to make Kagome�s insides melt, until she remembered her deal anyway.

�Now hear me out before you start telling me no, K?�

He nodded his head in acquiescence.

She spoke slowly, as if still getting used to the idea herself. �I think we both have some questions that need answering, or that we would like answered anyways. Why don�t you let me treat your injury, and we can talk.� Her words became hurried, as if she expected him to automatically turn her offer down. �You can ask me all kinds of questions.� A sly look came to her eyes then. �And you won�t even have to drag me off like some caveman to do it, I�ll stay right here.�

Acheron did not look even a little sheepish about what he had done. Actually, he looked rather smug about it.

She sent him a pleading look. �It can be any question, and I will honestly answer you to the best of my ability. I�ve never done this for anyone else,� and truthfully she had no idea why she was doing it for him, it just felt right.

They were both silent as he thought about it. He could tell she was telling the truth, she just didn�t strike him as a good liar. He could ask her anything and she would answer, but only if she were allowed to tend his wounds.

Of course, he couldn�t forget the fact that she had said they both had questions. She wanted answers too; he couldn�t fault her for that. With all the things that had happened to her since coming to New Orleans, he was amazed she had not demanded answers yet, he would have, in fact he had already. Not her though, she was content to trade questions and answers. In fact she seemed very nonchalant about the paranormal activity, as if she saw it everyday like he himself did. Why then, was she so upset and shocked about killing the Daimons? Did she know about her powers? More questions ran through his head, chasing after one another.

And although he had a lot on his mind about the whole situation, one thought stuck out more then the others. It wasn�t the answers she really wanted, that would just be a bonus. What she really wanted was to help him. The thought made his heart beat faster.

�What if you don�t like the questions? They might get personal.�

She swallowed hard, �I�ll still answer you.�

She was going to trust him. Could he trust her at his back? Was him wanting to know more about her worth the risk?

�Yes,� he thought, �it just might be.�

Kagome�s breath caught in her throat when he pealed his shirt off. The man was packed! �Holly fuck!� His torso was all hard, compact muscle and deliciously tanned skin. �Wow, an eight pack with friends,� the thought bounced around in her head for a bit. Her skin heated and her throat went dry, she swallowed. Wow, she had just been kissing this man. She swallowed again.

Ash almost laughed when she saw his bare chest and stomach. The girl had a mouth on her, was she even aware she had cursed out load? By the look in her eyes, he would say not, definitely not.

He couldn�t help teasing her, just a small amount. �You�re staring Little Bit.�

She snapped her hanging jaw closed with a sharp clicking of her teeth. He laughed aloud.

She huffed, crossing her arms over her chest. �Well how would you feel if I just all of a sudden ripped my shirt off in front of you? Hm? You tell me that!�

The hooded look he sent her spoke louder then words. �Very privileged, wanna make my day?�

She tried to look outraged, but couldn�t hold it for more then two seconds before she was holding her sides laughing. �Gods what have I gotten myself into? He�s like a mixture of Sesshomaru and Miroku. Complete polar opposites.�

Ash smiled charmingly. He had done that, made her laugh like that. It made him feel good, warm. And although he had been completely sincere about her taking her shirt off, seeing her smiling and laughing was just as good in his book.

Kagome was still chuckling and shaking her head when she walked to the small sink in the back of the room. She bent over, rummaging around in the cupboards under the sink until she found what she was looking for, the First Aid kit. Then she grabbed a small basin that was also kept under the sink, and started filling it with water. Being careful not to slosh the water in the bowl or drop the kit that was in the crook of her elbow, she turned around.

Ash was already sitting at the table, still facing her. �Did you know your ass looks great in leather?� He should know, considering he had just gotten a nice viewing of it.

Kagome blushed, the man was shameless. �Thank you. I�ll make sure to let Aimee know you think so.�

What did the Peltiers� only daughter have to do with it? He looked at her in confusion. �Why would you tell her?�

Kagome smiled, walking over to him. She hadn�t been this way with another person since. . . Being so open and teasing. It felt nice. �I�m sure she would take it as a compliment. She helped me when I asked her about fitting in around here.� Kagome�s smile brightened even more. �She took me shopping.�

His face softened at her words, she had been worried about fitting in.

Kagome turned missing the look on his face. She placed the water on the table then opened the first aid kit. It had been a couple years since she had done any kind of first aid treatments, but she still remembered it like it had only been yesterday. She didn�t know what she would need to treat his wound, because she hadn�t seen it yet. It was a good thing the kit looked fully stalked.

�Okay, turn around and let me see, please.�

He did so slowly, hesitantly.

�Oh, gods,� she uttered the words when she saw his back. It was a mess. This was not a wound, this was wounds upon wounds! Slashes overlapped each other in a morbid design, one that would have looked beautiful if not for the fact that they looked angry and painful. She knew what had caused them, she knew his pain personally. Angry tears stung her eyes. Someone had whipped him repeatedly.

She took up a rag that had been in the kit. After getting it wet, she slowly lowered it to the top of his back with a shaky hand. He stiffened, but did not make a noise otherwise. She felt the first tear she had shed in a long time, run down her cheek. �I know your pain, it hurts, I�m sorry. I wish I could take this pain from you.� She bent, placing a gentle kiss on the spot right above were the damage started.

Ash stiffened even more when she kissed right next to the wounded area. He had to remind himself, that she was not Artemis, goddess of the hunt, and subsequently the woman who had put the injuries there to begin with. Artemis liked to lap at his wounds with her tongue, making them bleed and sting more. She was definitely not the Moon Goddess. He relaxed a little bit.

This was how he paid for the souls of any Dark-Hunter who wanted out of their contract with the goddess. It was also one of the ways the bitch kept him bound to her. His dark brethren were the closest thing he had ever had to a family. He was there leader; it was his job to take care of them.

Some blood and a couple days submission were worth a soul. It was a price he would continue to pay, for as long as he had to.
- 7
- 8
- 9
You need to be logged in to leave a review for this story.You need to be logged in to leave a review for this story.
Report Story

Shadows of a past